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2013 NAFCU Technology and Security Conference Home

Austin Skyline | Photo credit: Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau

Top 3 Things to Do in Austin

  1. Check out the Texas State Capitol, the oldest surviving state office structure and a great place to learn about Texas history and the Texas legislature.
  2. Downtown Austin offers a variety of things to do for everyone. Check out an endless list of restaurants, bars, music, museums and entertainment.
  3. Austin is known as the “live music capitol of the world.” Check out 6th Street to discover countless genres of live music.
 

Conference Hotel

Sheraton Austin at the Capitol

701 E. 11th St., Austin, Texas 78701

Map conference points of interest
This hotel is next door to the famed Capitol and just steps from the University of Texas, the allure of the Sixth Street/Warehouse District, and Austin’s burgeoning business district.

Single/Double: $169/night + 15% tax
Triple/Quad: $189/night + 15% tax

**Important Update** The group rate of $169/double is only available until Friday, February 8th. Single, triple and quad rooms are sold out at the discounted group rate. If you would like accommodations at the conference hotel, the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol, please book immediately, as rooms are limited. After 2/8/13, you may attempt to secure a room at the conference hotel at their standard room rate which ranges from $220 - $900 per night.

Please make hotel reservations as soon as you are able. Hotel availability is limited at the group rate. To receive the reduced NAFCU room rate, reserve online or call 888-627-8349 and reference "National Association of Federal Credit Unions."

Tax exemption

Your credit union may be eligible for a tax exemption at this hotel.

Transportation

Getting to the Area

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is located approximately 6 miles from the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol and offers information on ground transportation.

Car Rental Discounts

Special discounted rates are available through AVIS and Budget. For AVIS, please visit the Avis website or call 800-698-5685 and give the NAFCU Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) code B469200. For Budget, please visit the Budget website or call 800-455-2848 and give the NAFCU Budget Customer Discount (BCD) code Y305000

Airfare Discount

NAFCU has partnered with American Airlines to provide attendees a 5% discount for NAFCU's 2013 Technology and Security Conference. This discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connection. 

  1. Go to www.aa.com/homePage.do to book your flight or call 800-433-1790 (Note: there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone.)
  2. Place the Authorization Number 5523BL in the promotion code box or give it to the booking agent on the phone.