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Please note that you are our guest to the upcoming Opportunity Online Summit in Texas. With that said, you are to attend this event at no charge to yourself or your library thanks to a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All charges will be reimbursed to you shortly after you attend the summit. There are a few things you need to know:

1. Connected Nation will be responsible for your meals and accommodations while at the summit. Your completed registration ensures that you will have a room awaiting you at the hotel determined for the summit. You will also have meals and snacks available throughout the event.
2. When traveling to the summit by car, please print out a map of your trip from Map Quest or Google Maps. This map is mandatory for reimbursement of mileage. In the event that you do not print this map, Connected Nation staff will be on hand at the summit to assist you.
3. If you need to fly to the summit, Connected Nation will be happy to schedule your flight and pick-up from the airport to ensure the most affordable and timely trip. Connected Nation staff or a travel planner assigned by Connected Nation will be in touch with you regarding your flight.
4. Incidentals are a regular when traveling. Please account for them on your reimbursement form and we will do our best to reimburse you for all relevant incidentals.
5. Please download the Expense Reimbursement Form. This should be turned in at the summit or immediately following. Please allow a few weeks for your reimbursement check.

If you have any questions regarding the travel or reimbursement, please email txsummit@opportunityonline.org.