Reimbursement Policy for the SIAM Conference on Data Mining

These guidelines supplement SIAM’s general guidelines on reimbursement of conference-related expenses by providing additional information specific to the SIAM International Conference on Data Mining.Organizers are referred to both documents for a full picture of what is and what is not reimbursable according to SIAM policy. In cases where the information provided by both documents is in conflict, the guidelines given in this document take precedence.

Invited Keynote Speakers – 4 Complimentary Registrations

Regardless of number of keynote speakers, four (4) complimentary registrations and four (4) reimbursements of travel expenses are permitted for keynote speakers.

Tutorial Speakers and Workshop Keynotes – Combined Total of Ten (10) Complimentary Registrations

Regardless of the number of tutorial or workshop speakers, one (1) complimentary registration per tutorial is permitted and one (1) complimentary registration per workshop is permitted.

Reimbursement of up to $500 per tutorial and up to $700 per workshop is permitted, to be shared among all speakers of the given tutorial or workshop. The combined total reimbursement offered must not exceed $6200.

Organizing Committee – 8 Complimentary Registrations

The following Organizing Committee members are eligible for complimentary conference registration:

1. Conference Co-chairs
2. Steering Committee Co-chairs
3. Program Co-chairs

In the event the number of individuals in these groups exceed, or falls below, the allotted number of complimentary registrations, the conference co-chairs must inform the SIAM Meeting Manager which individuals will receive the eight complimentary registrations.