Overview

CLICK ABOVE TO WATCH SYNERGY IN ACTION   We are excited to share the details of this year's ONESOURCE User Conference - SYNERGY 2012 - JOIN THE JOURNEY. While these events will continue to provide the exceptional learning and relationship-building experience you have come to expect, our new name demonstrates our commitment to making your conferences more collaborative and enlightening. SYNERGY 2012 - JOIN THE JOURNEY is an opportunity for you to build stronger relationships with colleagues, ONESOURCE products, and Thomson Reuters. We invite you to join us in this interactive atmosphere to provide comments and suggestions that will help make our products and services more efficient in meeting your challenges. As your business grows and expands, we will be right there with you to help simplify your corporate tax compliance. Earn valuable CPE credits while you network with other tax and accounting professionals from across the country at SYNERGY 2012 - JOIN THE JOURNEY! In addition to gaining insight on the latest trends and technology, you'll have access to over 400 sessions, including ONESOURCE training as well as a variety of practice management and technology sessions. Hear from the industry's best with nationally recognized keynote speakers. And, you'll be able to unwind with your colleagues at evening events designed to reward you for your dedication to your profession.

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To register, please click on the button below. (Once registered, please use the link below to update your session schedule.)

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Gaylord Texan brims with authentic Texas style and hospitality. It includes:

• 1,511 guest rooms and 127 suites and 5 restaurants
• 25,000 square foot European-inspired spa
• 12 private and lavish spa treatment rooms
• Indoor and outdoor pool 

Special Room Rate: $224.00 per night
Special rates are based on availability and reservations must be made prior to October 12, 2012.
The Gaylord Texan is currently booked for this event, please visit our hotel tab for other options.

1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 778-1000

ABOUT THE AREA:

For information about Dallas, TX and the surrounding area, visit the Dallas Convention & Visitor's Bureau site.

ATTIRE & WEATHER:

Business-casual attire is appropriate for all daytime and evening conference functions. As always, meeting rooms can be chilly so please be prepared with a jacket or sweater. Some evening events may be held outdoors, so pack for a range of temperatures.

High temperatures in Dallas for November are normally between 60?F and 67?F. Visit www.weather.com for current Dallas weather conditions.

Justify Your Journey

NEED A JUSTIFICATION LETTER? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.

A small investment in SYNERGY 2012 - JOIN THE JOURNEY pays off with stronger relationships with other industry professionals, and Thomson Reuters, plus increased knowledge for using your ONESOURCE products to their fullest for your business.

If you need to gain approval to attend, we've got your back-up information, a justification memo that outlines the cost benefits of participation. Just fill in your company information, and you're one step closer to Dallas!

Download the SYNERGY 2012 Justify Your Journey memo 

Conference at a Glance

For a schedule of all sessions click here. (Updated 10/12/12)

For complete descriptions of all sessions click here. (Updated 10/12/12)

Hotel & Travel

HOTEL PRICING:

Hotel rooms are not included in the registration fee. Attendees must make their own hotel reservations. To accommodate the large conference attendance, we've made special room rates of $224 per night available at the Gaylord Texan.

Book/modify/cancel your hotel reservation online

To book your reservation by phone, call the Gaylord Texan toll-free 866-782-7897, and provide the group name "ONESOURCE" to receive the special room rate.

We are aware that the hotel is currently booked. You still have the option to call and be put on the wait list at the Gaylord Texan.
We have secured a small block of rooms at the Embassy Suites, Group code is SNG. 50 rooms are available by calling the hotel directly.  You must call the hotel by October 26th to reserve your room.

The group rate is $200 plus 12% tax and includes comp transfers from the DFW Airport. You need to call by Friday, October 26th and reference Thomson Reuters, SYNERGY and the group code to get the special rate. The hotel is about ¼ mile from the Gaylord. 

Embassy Suites Outdoor World
2401 Bass Pro Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 724-2600 Phone
(972) 724-2670 Fax
(800) EMBASSY Reservations

Additional conveniently located hotels are below.

Hilton DFW Lakes Executive
Conference Center
1800 Highway 26 East
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-8444 Phone
(817) 481-3160 Fax
(800) 645-1019 Reservations

Great Wolf Lodge
100 Great Wolf Dr
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 448-6510
(800) 905-9653

AIRPORT INFORMATION:

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Approx. 7 miles from host hotel.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

A variety of taxis, limos, and shuttles are available to and from the airport. For a full list, visit the airport's website listed above.

Pricing

Registration fees include access to all sessions, breakfasts, breaks, lunches, the welcome reception, networking events, and CPE credits for qualified sessions.

GUEST REGISTRATION FEE:

Your adult guests (over 18) are welcome to join us for daytime meals, the welcome reception, and evening events. See pricing options below. Guests are responsible for their hotel accommodations, air and ground transportation, other meals, and optional activities.

TRUST USER GROUP MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT:

There will be a $200.00 discount off the regular admission price per paid Trust User Group membership. If you are a Trust User Group member, select the Trust User Group Members choice in Registration Type when registering. (One discount per paid Trust User Group membership.)

CANCELLATIONS:

If you have registered for the conference and then can't attend, you may substitute another person from your department. The substitute must submit a registration form at the same time as the written cancellation request. Send cancellation requests to the fax number or mailing address listed on the registration form. You cannot cancel a registration via the website.

Social Events

EVENING SOCIAL EVENTS:

Sunday November 4, 2012
Opening Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday November 5, 2012
Exhibitor Reception
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday November 6, 2012
Social Event
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Amazing Journey Challenge

PLAY THE AMAZING JOURNEY

Use the new SYNERGY APP to win great prizes!

We've revved up the fun at SYNERGY 2012 with The Amazing Journey challenge. All it takes is our SYNERGY APP and a sense of adventure. Earn points throughout the conference. Attendees with the most points win some great prizes. Plus, we'll have random drawings for additional giveaways.

Get the App

Stop by the Hub Lounge for help downloading the SYNERGY APP. If you don't have a device that will run the SYNERGY APP, no problem. Come see us and let us know you'd like to play the Amazing Journey. We'll get you in on the game.

How to Play

When you complete an activity, you'll scan a QR code into the SYNERGY APP, which will add points to your Journey Map scoreboard. Different types of activities will earn various point values.

Participation Points

5 Point Activities

• Visit the We're Listening booth
• Update your email preferences at the Email Cleansing Station
• Visit a gold or silver sponsor's booth
• Exchange business cards via the SYNERGY APP (5 points per exchange)

10 Point Activities

• Visit a platinum sponsor's booth
• Visit the ONESOURCE booth
• Visit the Hub Lounge/SYNERGY APP booth
• Check in to your session

15 Point Activities

• Complete a session survey via the SYNERGY APP
• Take a profile photo in the Hub Lounge
• Test the new ONESOURCE website
• Visit a platinum elite sponsor's booth
• Complete a session poll via the SYNERGY APP

25 Point Activity

• We're giving out T-shirts! If an Amazing Journey secret agent spots you wearing yours, you'll earn 25 extra points

Prizes

• 1st Prize: One free registration for SYNERGY 2013, plus a $500 gift card
• 2nd Prize: iPad mini
• 3rd Prize: $250 Ticketmaster Gift Card
• Additional prizes through random drawings throughout the conference

Winners will be announced at the lunch on Wednesday, November 7.