FAQs
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
- What is Driving Innovation?
- Where is the conference held?
- What are the conference dates?
- What are the registration deadlines and fees?
- What is included in the conference fee?
- Do you offer any special discounts?
- How do I register?
- What is the payment policy?
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Are attendee substitutions permitted?
- Can I bring a guest?
- What is the attire for the conference?
HOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION
- Does Verint have a room block at the hotel, and how do I reserve a room?
- Which airport should I fly into?
- What are the driving directions to the hotel?
- Does the hotel offer a shuttle service?
AGENDA
- What types of tracks and sessions can I expect?
- Do you offer training classes at the conference?
- What are the scheduled events during the conference?
- Are you looking for conference speakers?
MISCELLANEOUS
- Whom should I contact if I have special dietary needs?
- What opportunities are available to sponsor the conference?
- What if I still have questions about Driving Innovation?
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
What is Driving Innovation?
Driving Innovation is the Verint Systems global user conference. It’s a practical, informative event, and many of the presenters are actual users who share their expertise and real-world experiences to help attendees gain new perspectives, solve problems, swap tips and techniques, and more.
Where is the conference held?
This year’s conference will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.
What are the conference dates?
Driving Innovation kicks off at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 and concludes on Thursday, June 6, at noon.
What are the registration deadlines and fees?
Early registration for $595 USD ends on January 31, 2012. Standard registration rates of $795 apply from February 1 – May 3, followed by late registration rates from May 4 – May 17. Onsite registration is available from June 3 - 6 at a cost of $1,195, which includes registration and late fees.
What is included in the conference fee?
Registration includes all conference events, materials, and conference meals (including the customer appreciation dinner). Travel costs are in addition to the conference registration fee.
Do you offer any special discounts?
Register two people from the same company before January 31, and a third person attends free! Email us at diconference@verint.com for your special discount code.
How do I register?
Please register for Driving Innovation using the registration form on our Web site.
What is the payment policy?
Driving Innovation accepts several methods of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Diner’s Club, Discover, and American Express. Payment must accompany your registration. Registrations without payment will not be processed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received in writing by diconference@verint.com before 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 3, 2012, will receive a full refund for fees paid.
Are attendee substitutions permitted?
If you registered but are unable to attend Driving Innovation and cannot cancel your registration, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send notification of your change via email to diconference@verint.com no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 24, 2013. Please be sure to include the new attendee's name and contact information. You will receive an email confirmation once the change has been received and processed.
Can I bring a guest?
The Driving Innovation conference is for Verint customers and partners only. Guests are not permitted to attend sessions or evening events, with the exception of the customer appreciation dinner on Wednesday. There is a $100 guest fee to cover the cost of food, beverage, and entertainment at this dinner. You can purchase a guest dinner pass when you register.
What is the attire for the conference?
Conference attire is business casual. We recommend you bring a sweater, as meeting room temperatures vary.
HOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Does Verint have a room block at the hotel, and how do I reserve a room?
A special room rate of $169 per night is available through May 17, 2013. Click here for online reservations or call reservations at 1-800-266-9432 (U.S. only) or 1-410- 385-3000 (outside the U.S.) and ask for the Verint room block.
Which airport should I fly into?
The Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is recommended and is located 12 miles away from the hotel. Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 52 miles away; and the Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA) is 61 miles away.
What are the driving directions from the airport to the hotel?
Click here for driving directions from the airports listed above.
Does the hotel offer a shuttle service?
The hotel does not provide shuttle service. Below are estimated airport/hotel taxi fares (one-way):
BWI - $45
DCA - $110
IAD - $150
AGENDA
What types of sessions can I expect?
Sessions will address a broad range of topics, including case studies, industry best practices, overviews of Verint solutions (including those from GMT and Vovici, a Verint Company), tips and techniques, and more.
Do you offer training classes at the conference?
Yes, we offer pre-conference training sessions to help attendees make the most of their conference trip. These sessions are designed for system users and administrators and are available for an additional fee. You must register in advance to attend these training sessions, and space is limited. Click here for more information. This links to the Pre-conference Training main page.
What are the scheduled events during the conference?
Please refer to the agenda to see a summary of the events of the conference. This connects to the Agenda Overview page.
Are you looking for conference speakers?
If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please email us at diconference@verint.com. Speakers receive complimentary registration.
MISCELLANEOUS
Whom should I contact if I have special dietary needs?
There is a section on the conference registration form for special requests. Please complete this section upon registering or email diconference@verint.com.
What opportunities are available to sponsor the conference?
Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available to Verint business partners. Please contact Dawn Greene at dawn.greene@verint.com for a list of sponsorship opportunities.
What if I still have questions about Driving Innovation?
For more information, please contact us at diconference@verint.com.


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