Administrative Circular

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

The First Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings
(SOM1)
February 14-28, 2023

Palm Springs, California

Release Date: January 10, 2023
Revision Date: January 30, 2023
 1. INTRODUCTION
The United States warmly welcomes you to the first Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related
Meetings (SOM1) for APEC 2023. This is the second Administrative Circular for SOM1
and provides basic information needed for arranging transportation and registration for
hotels. As the date approaches, additional details will be included in a third Administrative
Circular Update that will be emailed to Delegation Liaison Officers (DLOs) and Delegation
Accreditation Officers (DAOs). See Section 3 on DAO and DLO registration.

2. MEETING SCHEDULE, DATES, and VENUE

SOM1 will take place February 14-28, 2023, in Palm Springs, California at the Palm
Springs Convention Center and the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
(https://visitpalmsprings.com/palm-springs-convention-center). The notional SOM1 and
related meetings calendar is attached separately as Annex A. The time indicated on the
schedule is California local time (GMT-8). See Section 6.8 on page 9 for member
economies’ equivalent local times.

The Notional Meeting Schedule provides basic information so delegates may make flight
reservations and hotel reservations. Questions regarding the schedule should be directed
to the Program Director of your specific sub-fora.

3. DESIGNATED ACCREDITATION AND LIAISON OFFICERS

3.1 Delegation Accreditation Officer (DAO)

All member economies are required to assign one (1) Designated Accreditation Officer
(DAO) and a maximum of two (2) sub-DAOs responsible for registering their delegation
for participation in SOM1 and related meetings. If DAO and sub-DAO names change from
what was submitted by January 13, 2023 to [email protected], please notify
[email protected] as soon as possible. The email subject should be “Update:
Delegation Accreditation Officer – [economy name]” and comprise the following
information:
• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number (including international dialing code)
• Economy organisation name
• Job title

DAOs and sub-DAOs are responsible for all registrations, questions, and communication
with U.S. host organisers on accreditation and credentialing matters. DAOs ensure that
delegates register and understand all information provided in the Administrative Circular
by the U.S. APEC host organisers. In addition, any request or question from the member
economy that does not involve the DAO may not be acknowledged by the U.S. host
organisers.

A DAO is required for each of the following groups:

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 • Each APEC Economy;
• The APEC Secretariat;
• ABAC; and
• Each Official APEC Observer Organisation (ASEAN Secretariat, PECC, and PIF
Secretariat).

3.1.1 FMP External Partners – Only applicable to Finance Minister Process Related
Meetings:
For the following FMP external partners, please submit your DAO nomination to
APEC 2023 as per the guidance below.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• World Bank Group (WBG).

Note: For meetings other than the FMP-related meetings, including all SOM-related
meetings, the above organisations will go through the standard approval process, as
outlined in Section 4.1 on Non-Member Participants.

External partners are required to assign one (1) DAO responsible for registering their
delegation participating in FMP-related meetings. The appointed DAO is required to
email the contact information send relevant information to [email protected] to
initiate the registration process.

The email subject should be “Delegation Accreditation Officer – [economy name]” and
comprise the following information:
• Honorific
• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Mobile phone number (including international dialing code)
• Economy organisation name
• Job title

Registration Information Format Guidance:

When completing your registration, please reference the below format for how
information should be entered:
Date –"MM DD YYYY"
Time – 24 Hour Format: 00:00
Phone Number - +0 000-000-0000 (country code plus phone number)
Airline Flight Number – Airline Letter Code + Flight Number
First, Middle Name – As presented in passport
Last Name – As presented in passport

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 3.2 Delegation Liaison Officer (DLO)
All member economies that plan to arrive in-person to Palm Springs, California are
required to assign one (1) Designated Liaison Officer (DLO) and one alternate DLO. The
DLO will be the designated contact for each delegation once the delegation arrives in Palm
Springs. The DLO is not required for any delegations that will be participating only
remotely. As stipulated in APEC guidelines, the DLO must be a member of the delegation
and will be the point of contact for the U.S. host organisers during the duration of in-person
attendance at SOM1. If DLO and sub-DLO names change from what was submitted by
January 13, 2023 to [email protected], please notify [email protected] as soon
as possible. The email subject should be “Update: Delegation Liaison Officer – [economy
name]” and comprise the following information:
• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number (including international dialing code)
• Economy / organisation name
• Job title

The DLO and DAO responsibilities may be held by the same person if the DAO is a
member of the delegation and will attend in-person in Palm Springs, California.

A DLO is required for each of the following groups:

• Each APEC Economy;
• The APEC Secretariat;
• ABAC; and
• Each Official APEC Observer Organisation (ASEAN Secretariat, PECC, and PIF
Secretariat).

4. REGISTRATION
Online registration for SOM1 will be open from January 13, 2023, until close of business
on February 3, 2023. DAOs and DLOs who have sent their contact information to
[email protected] will receive a username and password via email to access the
APEC 2023 Delegation Registration System. Please note that the username and password
shall be sent only to designated DAOs and will not be provided until the name and complete
contact information of the DAO have been received.

All meeting participants must be registered by their respective DAO or alternate DAO via
the APEC 2023 Delegation Registration System. A link to the system will be sent via email
by the APEC 2023 Registration Team.

Registration information will be protected and available only to a limited number of

personnel on the U.S. APEC 2023 host team. At the conclusion of the APEC 2023 host
year, all personal data will be destroyed in a secure manner.

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 Successful registration of meeting participants will depend on the complete submission of
participants’ information and photos as per the requirements indicated in the APEC 2023
Delegation Registration System.

A confirmation message will be emailed to each registered DAO upon the successful
registration of a participant. If the DAO’s email address is registered to receive notification
emails for the participant, it is the responsibility of the DAO to notify each participant of
his or her confirmation. If a DAO has trouble performing this task, they should contact
[email protected].

Participants are highly encouraged to register at least two weeks prior to the first day of
their meeting for SOM1 to ensure smooth registration of delegates. Delays in delegation
registration may require participants to register on site at the Renaissance Palm Springs
Hotel. On-site registration will only be processed after written verification is obtained from
the relevant DAO or DLO.

Every effort will be made to provide timely on-site registration and issuance of ID badges
for late registrants. However, there is no guarantee that the registration process will
be completed before the meetings begin. Participants who arrive at the meeting venue
without being previously registered via the online portal will be processed for an ID badge
only after their delegate status has been verified by their DAO or DLO.

Project Management Unit (PMU) Projects Training

Please note that registration for PMU training sessions will be managed separately. To
register for any of the PMU sessions, please contact your forum Program Director
or [email protected].

4.1 Non-Member Participants (NMP)

Invited guests who are not members of a delegation or who come from non-APEC
economies must be accredited through the process outlined in the APEC Guidelines on
Managing Cooperation with Non-Members. The APEC Secretariat will be the contact
point for applications to accredit non-members to all SOM1 and Related Meetings. NMPs
and guests should contact the relevant Program Director (PD) to facilitate the approval
process for their participation.

Once approval has been granted, the relevant PD will send the name lists of NMPs to
[email protected]. The U.S. APEC 2023 Registration Team will send a registration
link, username, and password directly to the NMP’s email to login and register
himself/herself within 24 hours of receipt.

5. MEETING VENUE FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES

The meeting venue for SOM1 is the Palm Springs Convention Center and the Renaissance
Palm Springs Hotel (https://visitpalmsprings.com/palm-springs-convention-center).

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 If you are planning a meeting and have not connected with your U.S. counterpart and sub-
fora PD, please work with them to submit relevant information on room requirements
(seating chart, A/V requests, and other questions).

5.1 Common Delegation Area

A Common Delegation Space will be located in the Renaissance Ballroom Foyer, outside
the Pasadena and Madera meeting rooms. This space will have complimentary
refreshments throughout the day, along with a mix of lounge and catering
furniture. Laptops with access to the internet and printing capabilities will be available, as
well as printers for delegate use.

A second site for the Common Delegation Area will be added in the Palm Springs
Convention Center starting February 22nd. Additional information will be provided in an
Administrative Circular update.

5.2 Bilateral Meetings

Three (3) bilateral meeting rooms will be available at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Bilateral meetings may be booked through the following individual room links below:

• Mesquite D – https://calendly.com/apecbilats/foreign-to-foreign-bilateral-room-
mesquite-room-d
o Available to be booked for APEC economies, ABAC, APEC observers, and the
APEC Secretariat
o Available February 14, 2023, to February 28, 2023, from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.
• Mesquite E – https://calendly.com/apecbilats/foreign-to-foreign-bilateral-room-
mesquite-room-e
o Available to be booked for APEC economies, ABAC, APEC observers, and the
APEC Secretariat
o Available February 14, 2023, to February 28, 2023, from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.
• Mesquite F – https://calendly.com/apecbilats/foreign-to-foreign-bilateral-room-
mesquite-room-f
o Available to be booked for APEC economies, ABAC, APEC observers, and the
APEC Secretariat
o Available February 14, 2023, to February 28, 2023, from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.

The set time zone for room scheduling will be U.S. Pacific Standard Time (GMT-8).
Rooms can be booked for 45 minutes at the start of every hour and there is a set 15-minute
grace period between the end of one meeting and the start of the next.

When booking a bilateral meeting space, the person booking the space must list their name,
contact email address, and the participating economy/organization they are hosting. After
booking, they will receive a confirmation message by email.

The Bilateral Booking Form attached in Annex C should be used only as a back-up method
for requesting a bilateral meeting. Please book bilateral meetings using the links provided
above.

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 For any questions regarding bilateral meetings, please email [email protected].

5.3 Prayer Rooms

There will be one male and one female prayer room at the meeting site, available from
8:00am to 5:00pm while meetings are in session.

5.4 COVID-19 Testing During APEC 2023 SOM1 Meeting Days

Daily COVID-19 testing will not be required during APEC 2023 SOM1 meeting days.
However, Senior Officials, delegates, participants, staff, and vendors are strongly
recommended to self-test during SOM1. If symptomatic, please self-isolate.

5.5 Breakfast
Delegates are encouraged to eat breakfast at their hotels prior to the start of meetings.

5.6 Beverage Service at Meetings

Additional information will be sent in an Administrative Circular update.

5.7 Self-Service Lunch Options in Palm Springs

Additional information will be sent in an Administrative Circular update.

6. GUIDANCE FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION

6.1 Meeting Arrangements

Remote participation will be available for a limited number of APEC SOM1 events. Most
meetings will require in-person attendance, while the Senior Officials’ Meeting scheduled
for February 27-28, 2023, will allow for remote participation. In addition to the Senior
Officials’ Meeting, some meetings and/or workshops will offer remote participation on a
case-by-case basis. A determination on virtual participation for workshops will be made
by the Project Overseer for the workshop. Please contact the Project Overseer for the
workshop for information on remote participation.

Detailed information on the virtual format for specific meetings will be shared specifically
with the respective meeting’s registered attendees. Please note, all participants, in-person
or virtual, must still register to attend any meetings via the registration system (please see
Section 4).

6.2 Technical Arrangements for Meetings

Because only selected sessions are open to remote participants, technical arrangement
information will be provided directly to remote participants by the relevant program
director.

6.3 Username and Display Setting

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 When virtual format for specific meetings is offered, remote participants should display
their names using the naming convention below. Participants are required to change their
names in accordance with the table below.

ECONOMY DISPLAY NAME

Chair or Host 01 Chair or Host/Full Name
Australia 02 AUS/Full Name
Brunei Darussalam 03 BD/Full Name
Canada 04 CDA/Full Name
Chile 05 CHL/Full Name
People’s Republic of China 06 PRC/Full Name
Hong Kong, China 07 HKC/Full Name
Indonesia 08 INA/Full Name
Japan 09 JPN/Full Name
Republic of Korea 10 ROK/Full Name
Malaysia 11 MAS/Full Name
Mexico 12 MEX/Full Name
New Zealand 13 NZ/Full Name
Papua New Guinea 14 PNG/Full Name
Peru 15 PE/Full Name
The Philippines 16 PHL/Full Name
Russia / The Russian Federation 17 RUS/Full Name
Singapore 18 SGP/Full Name
Chinese Taipei 19 CT/Full Name
Thailand 20 THA/Full Name
United States 21 US/Full Name
Viet Nam 22 VN/Full Name
APEC Secretariat 23 APECSEC/Full Name
ABAC 24 ABAC/Full Name
ASEAN Secretariat 25 ASEANSEC/Full Name
PECC 26 PECCSEC/Full Name
PIF Secretariat 27 PIFSEC/Full Name
Non-Member Participants (NMPs) 28 UEST/Full Name

6.4 Virtual Background

All participants who are participating virtually are encouraged to use the APEC logo as a
virtual background while participating.

6.5 Technical Support

Information on technical support during remote participation in a meeting will be provided
directly to those participants.

6.6 Presentations

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 SOM1 will be paperless. Documents or presentations should be submitted electronically
prior to the meetings in accordance with Section 14 (please see pages 15 and 16).

6.7 Recording
APEC organisers, or the APEC Secretariat, may informally record meetings, including
remote participation sessions and virtual meetings, for the purpose of note taking. Refer
to Section 16 on page 17 for more information on recording.

6.8 Local Time

Delegates are strongly advised to access the meeting no less than 30 minutes before the
meeting starts. The meeting time of each economy is shown in the table below.

Economy Local time for California

(Pacific Standard Time)
0900 hrs (GMT -8)
Australia 04:00 hrs +1 day
Brunei Darussalam 01:00 hrs +1 day
Canada 12:00 hrs
Chile 02:00 hrs
People’s Republic of China 01:00 hrs + 1 day
Hong Kong, China 01:00 hrs + 1 day
Indonesia 00:00 hrs + 1 day
Japan 02:00 hrs + 1 day
Republic of Korea 02:00 hrs + 1 day
Malaysia 02:00 hrs + 1 day
Mexico 11:00 hrs
New Zealand 06:00 hrs + 1 day
Papua New Guinea 03:00 hrs
Peru 12:00 hrs
The Philippines 01:00 hrs + 1 day
Russia 08:00 hrs
Singapore 01:00 hrs + 1 day
Chinese Taipei 00:00 hrs + 1 day
Thailand 01:00 hrs + 1 day
United States (District of Columbia) 12:00 hrs
Viet Nam 00:00 hrs + 1 day

7. MEETING ACCESS

7.1 ID Badge Pick Up

DLOs/sub-DLOs may collect badges for members of their respective economies at the
Credential Solutions Desk located in the Renaissance Ballroom Foyer in the Renaissance
Palm Springs Hotel between 9:00am – 12:00pm PST and 1:30pm – 5:00pm PST on
February 13, 2023.

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 The Credential Solutions Desk will also be available February 14th through February 28th
from 7:15am PST – 4:30pm PST. If a DLO/sub-DLO is unable to pick up credentials
during the operational hours, we ask that an email be sent to [email protected] and
we will work with you to schedule a pick-up time.

In order to collect badges for members of their delegation, DLOs/sub-DLOs must bring a
list of their registered economies’ delegates.

Delegates are requested to display their APEC ID badges at all times while at the meeting
venues.

7.2 Lapel Pins

A meeting lapel pin will be provided to Heads of Delegation for APEC Economy Senior
Officials, APEC Secretariat, ABAC, the three Official APEC Observer Organisations and
the Chairs of Committees, in order to expedite entry to venues, meetings, and official
events. Delegates with lapel pins can access all venues but are kindly requested to also
wear their ID badges while at the meeting venue.

7.3 Meeting Overpasses

In addition to ID badges, a meeting overpass will be required for entrance into the SOM
Plenary Meeting taking place on February 27 and 28, 2023.

These procedures are intended to expedite access for authorized delegates to restricted
meetings, minimize inconvenience, and ensure adequate and comfortable seating for all.

Meeting overpasses are required to enter the SOM plenary meetings. Each economy will
be provided seven (7) overpasses; the APEC Secretariat will be provided an appropriate
number of overpasses; and ABAC and Observer Organisations will be provided three (3)
overpasses. Registered guests will be provided an appropriate number of overpasses.

7.4 Meeting Access Procedures

All delegates and participants are required to clearly display their ID badge and relevant
overpass to be allowed entry to venues and meeting rooms, with the exception of lapel pin
wearers.

8. MEETING SECURITY
All participants must visibly display their meeting ID badges at all times while attending
events. Meeting ID badges will be required by all delegates to enter any APEC sessions
and to board any shuttle transportation sponsored by the United States.

9. MEDIA
A press conference will be held on the final day of SOM1 on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Additional information will be sent separately.

10. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

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 10.1 Reservation Procedures
To assist in ensuring each economy has accommodation with an officially designated
APEC hotel, a dedicated housing team has been organised to assist DLOs.

Step 1: DLOs will contact the APEC dedicated accommodations team via email at
[email protected]. Because hotel rooms in Palm Springs are at a premium
during the month of February due to many competing international events occurring around
the same time, the APEC accommodations team will be able to locate the best hotel to fit
your delegation’s needs, check for room availability for the number in your delegation, and
provide information on alternatives if your first choice is already booked.

Step 2: The APEC accommodations team will then provide DLOs with a booking site or
direct contact at each hotel property to ease the reservation process. The accommodations
team will also provide any reservation codes or information needed to obtain the special
APEC group rate at each hotel property.

10.2 Designated Hotels

The following hotels are the designated APEC hotels, which will also be the location for
shuttle departures and arrivals for all official scheduled events. Due to peak season in Palm
Springs, room availability at many properties is extremely limited. Economies are
encouraged reach out to the APEC-hotels team as early as possible to secure a reservation.

• Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

Address: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270
Dates Available: February 10 – 28
o Group Rate: Negotiated rates are $259 plus $15.00 resort fee plus tax (currently
13.25%) per night.
o The above confirmed group rate is applicable three days before to three days after
the official meeting dates, subject to availability.
o Reservations must be made no later than January 18, 2023. Reservations made
after January 18, 2023, may not be guaranteed at the group rate.

• Sonder V
Address: 333 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Dates Available: February 13 – 28
o Group Rate: Negotiated rates are $195 plus tax (currently 13.5%) per night.
o The above confirmed group rate is applicable three days before to three days after
the official meeting dates, subject to availability.
o Reservations must be made no later than January 30, 2023. Reservations made
after January 30, 2023, may not be guaranteed at the group rate.

• Margaritaville Resort
Address: 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dates Available: February 13 – 28
o Group Rate: Negotiated rates are $269 plus tax per night.

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 o The above confirmed group rate is applicable three days before to three days after
the official meeting dates, subject to availability.
o Reservations must be made no later than January 30, 2023. Reservations made
after January 30, 2023, may not be guaranteed at the group rate.

• Courtyard Palm Springs

Address: 1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dates Available: February 13 – 28
o Group Rate: Negotiated rates are $292 plus tax (currently 16.5% +$0.29) per
night.
o Room rate includes breakfast daily.
o The above confirmed group rate is applicable three days before to three days after
the official meeting dates, subject to availability.
o Reservations must be made no later than January 30, 2023. Reservations made
after January 30, 2023, may not be guaranteed at the group rate.

• Hotel Zoso
Address: 105 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dates Available: February 13 – 22
o Group Rate: Negotiated rates are $259 plus $10.00 resort fee plus tax per night.
o The above confirmed group rate is applicable three days before to three days after
the official meeting dates, subject to availability.
o Reservations must be made no later than January 23, 2023. Reservations made
after January 23, 2023, may not be guaranteed at the group rate.

10.3 Hotel Rates

Negotiated rates for the designated hotels are as noted above in 10.2 Designated Hotels.
Resort fees are as noted; amenities are subject to change.

10.4 Maps
A map of Palm Springs showing the Palm Springs International Airport and the proximity
of APEC hotels is attached as Annex D. Also attached in Annex D is a map of the venue,
the Palm Springs Convention Center.

11. VISA AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Visas
The United States does not have a unique visa category for APEC delegates and advises
that the normal procedures should be followed for requesting visas from U.S. embassies or
consulates abroad. Meeting participants are advised to apply for U.S. visas as early as
possible. The United States has advised U.S. missions located in APEC member
economies to expedite the visa application process for applicants attending APEC 2023
meetings. While letters of invitation to APEC meetings are not required to receive a U.S.
visa, invited guests should present details of their APEC meeting participation when
applying for a U.S. visa. Please review the instructions for requesting expedited
appointments on the website of the embassy or consulate where you will apply. Please

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 note, a successful registration does not equate to obtaining a visa for travel to the
United States. Please ensure you obtain the proper visa for participation in APEC
SOM1.

Each traveler is responsible for possessing a valid passport and appropriate visa. To apply
for a visa, please use: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html. Applicants
might be eligible for an Interview Waiver (IW). For information about IW, please see:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-
waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html.

Each U.S. embassy and consulate’s website may be accessed from the following link:
https://www.usembassy.gov/.

Some applicants might be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program; to determine eligibility
please see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-
program.html.

APEC travelers are advised that the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) cannot be used
in place of a visa for entry into the United States. However, ABTC holders should inform
visa officers when scheduling an expedited visa interview appointment.

All overseas travelers well be processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
officials upon arrival at a United States Port of Entry. Please refer to
http://www.cbp.gov/travel/ for more information regarding CBP requirements.

11.2 COVID-19 Travel Information

Please refer to the U.S. State Department and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) websites for the latest information on COVID requirements for entering
the U.S. The CDC Guidance can be found at this website:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-safe-travel.html.

This Administrative Circular provides general COVID requirements that apply to all non-
immigrant visitors. Please refer to the CDC website for specific requirements, if any, that
apply to your region.

Non-U.S. Citizens who are non-immigrants, are required to provide either proof of
vaccination and/or show a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding a flight to
the United States. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19
Vaccination for Air Passengers on CDC’s website listed above. In addition, please contact
the airline for specific boarding requirements. Note that, effective June 12, 2022, U.S.
citizens are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding a flight. We
recognize that diplomats and officials of foreign governments can request to be exempted
from the COVID travel requirements but strongly recommend that you do not request an
exemption. The CDC guidelines require that exempted travelers are required to quarantine
for five days after arrival.

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 Vaccines Approved Vaccines Listed for Certain Clinical
or Authorised by the Emergency Use (EUL) Trial Vaccines
U.S. Food and Drug by the World Health Which Have
Administration Organisation Confirmed
Efficacy

Single Dose • Jansen/J&J • Janssen/J&J

• Convidecia
(CanSinoBIO)

2-Dose Series • Comirnaty • Comirnaty (Pfizer- • Medicago

(Pfizer- BioNTech)
BioNTech) • Spikevax
• Spikevax (Moderna)
(Moderna) • Vaxzevria
• Novavax (AstraZeneca)
• Covaxin
• Covishield
BIBP/Sinopharm
CoronaVac
(Sinovac)
Nuvaxovid
(Novavax)
Covovax

12. AIRPORT ARRIVALS

Airport transfers will be available from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
only. Airport Volunteer Navigators and the Information Desk onsite in the Arrivals
Terminal will have detailed information and schedules to all official APEC SOM1 hotels.
Additional information will be sent in an Administrative Circular Update.

The Palm Springs International Airport offers a variety of ground transportation options,
from major rental car companies to taxicabs, limousines, and Rideshare companies (Uber
and Lyft), all conveniently located across from the terminal building.

Please note: Travelers who arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and rent a
car to drive to Palm Springs should expect a minimum two-hour drive, depending on time
of day and the amount of traffic. Gas prices per gallon include California state taxes.

13. TRANSPORTATION

13.1 Transportation for Senior Officials, Delegates and Participants

A complimentary and exclusive attendee shuttle bus system will be in place for all Senior
Officials, delegates, and participants with APEC SOM1 credentials. This daily system will

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 be the most expedient and hassle-free way to get to and from all official hotels, meeting
venues, and the downtown Palm Springs area.

Additional information and schedule will be sent in an Administrative Circular Update.

13.2 Public Transportation, Taxicabs, and Rideshare Services

There is limited public transportation bus service in Palm Springs. Participants are advised
to choose hotels within walking distance of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Taxicabs
in Palm Springs are both safe and reliable and can be coordinated through your respective
hotel or hailed on the street. Rideshare companies (Uber and Lyft) are available and widely
used throughout Palm Springs.

14. DOCUMENT SUBMISSION AND ACCESS

14.1 Meeting Document Submission Requirements

All meeting documents need to be submitted in electronic format by the stipulated
deadlines to facilitate access and review in advance of the meetings. The term “documents”
includes both written material and electronic presentation material (videos, powerpoints,
etc.). Please refer to your program directors for specific submission deadlines.

Please do not password protect or lock files for editing. The APEC Secretariat needs access
to insert the standard cover page into each document. While drafting documents, please be
mindful of APEC nomenclature. APEC is a grouping of economies, and members are
referred to as “Member Economies” or “Members” or “Economies.” Please also be
mindful of the correct names of each economy.

While the APEC Secretariat endeavours to cross-check submitted documents prior to

meetings, this may not be possible for documents that are submitted late. For the latter,
these checks will be done later.

14.2 Submission of Papers for SOM1

Documents for SOM1 need to be emailed together with a completed Documentation
Information Request Form (DIRF), attached in Annex B, by February 22, 2023:

To: [email protected]
cc: [email protected]

14.3 Submission of Papers for All Other Meetings

The APEC Secretariat Program Director in charge of supporting the meeting will contact
members directly with instructions on the submission of papers, including deadlines, for
meetings under their charge.

14.4 Document Access

All meetings are paperless. Documents submitted by the stipulated deadlines will be made
accessible via the respective APEC Collaboration System (ACS) group pages under the

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 Pre-Meeting Documents section to facilitate access and review prior to and during the
meetings. Access to the ACS requires an APEC Information Management Portal (AIMP)
ID and password. If you do not yet have an AIMP ID, please contact [email protected] well
in advance of the meeting to arrange access.

14.5 Final Papers

Final meeting papers will be made available on the APEC Meeting Document Database
(MDDB) shortly after the conclusion of meetings. The MDDB can be accessed at:
http://mddb.apec.org/Pages/default.aspx.

14.6 Information Disclosure

APEC operates by consensus, and it needs space to consider and debate issues away from
public scrutiny in order to develop that consensus. For the deliberative process to function
optimally, it is necessary to safeguard the free and candid exchange of ideas. While APEC
makes publicly available summary reports and other documents classified for public
release by the originating fora, meeting participants are expected to display sensitivity by
not disclosing to the public detailed information exchanged during the course of its
deliberations, including any recordings.

15. MEETING ETIQUETTE

15.1 APEC Conventions

All participants are to strictly adhere to the APEC conventions and nomenclature (both
spoken and written), throughout the meetings and in all related documents. Please also be
mindful to use the correct names of the APEC economies: Australia; Brunei Darussalam;
Canada; Chile; the People's Republic of China (China also acceptable); Hong Kong, China;
Indonesia; Japan; the Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New
Guinea; Peru; the Republic of the Philippines (the Philippines also acceptable); the Russian
Federation (Russia also acceptable); Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; the United
States of America (the USA, the US, or the United States also acceptable); Viet Nam.
Please refrain from displaying any:

i. Flags or visual images in any shape or form that depict a flag of any economy;
ii. Graphics/images that depict the map or boundaries of any economy; and
iii. Anthems or emblems, images, items or any other materials, which may imply the
"political status" of any economy.

15.2 Dress Code

Attire for the meetings is Business Casual. Sports shirts, slacks, and covered shoes are
appropriate for men, while dresses, blouses, skirts, or trousers are appropriate for women.
While ties are not required, participants are encouraged to bring a light jacket or sweater.

15.3 Special Needs Requests

DAOs will have the opportunity to provide information regarding requests for
accommodation in the registration process.

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 16. RECORDING
APEC organisers, or the APEC Secretariat, may informally record meetings, including
remote participation sessions and virtual meetings, for the purpose of note taking upon
consent in advance by the Chair and members of the relevant fora. Please note that the
recordings will be kept confidential and will not be publicly available. Any recording of
an APEC meeting that is meant to be shared with the public, including recording remote
participation sessions, virtual meetings, and capacity building events, should be agreed
beforehand by the Chair and members of the relevant fora. For the purposes of public
affairs only (i.e., promoting APEC’s broad agenda) the meeting host and the APEC
Secretariat reserve the right to use photo and/or video images of delegates at APEC
activities in official communication materials, including on social media. Participants who
do not consent to being recorded should contact the relevant APEC Program Director prior
to the meeting.

17. GENERAL INFORMATION

17.1 Weather in Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs has a hot desert climate, with over 300 days of sunshine and 4.93 inches
(125.2 mm) of precipitation annually. In February, Palm Spring’s weather is moderately
warm with large fluctuations in temperature between day and night. Daytime temperatures
range from 20.2°C (68.36°F) to 27.0°C (70.6°F), while night-time temperatures can drop
to as low as 4.5°C (40°F), with low humidity.

17.2 Time in Palm Springs, California

Palm Spring’s time zone is Pacific Standard Time (PST) (GMT-8).

17.3 Currency and ATMs

The official currency of the United States is the U.S. dollar ($). Retailers in California will
not accept other currencies, and it is necessary for visitors to change foreign currency into
U.S. dollars in order to make cash payments.

The Palm Springs International Airport does not offer currency exchange. Participants are
advised to exchange currency prior to their arrival to Palm Springs. ATMs are available
throughout Palm Springs and can be used to withdraw U.S. dollars.

17.4 Credit Cards

Major credit cards are widely accepted in Palm Springs and the surrounding area, although
some small shops will only accept cash payments. Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Diners Club, and Discover can be used at most establishments. Most establishments will
advertise at the front door or payment counter what credit cards they accept.

17.5 Travel Health Insurance

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 Meeting participants may wish to purchase travel health insurance due to the high cost of
medical care in the United States. A visit to a doctor’s office could cost $200 or more, and
a single visit to a hospital emergency room could exceed $1,000, depending on the services
provided. Participants will be responsible for any costs incurred at other medical facilities,
hospitals, or pharmacies.

17.6 Electricity and Electronic Equipment Adapters

The standard electricity supply in the United States is 110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles).
U.S. three-pronged electrical outlets will be available at the tables around the hollow
square. If your electronic devices are not configured for U.S. electrical outlets, please bring
the appropriate adapter for your equipment. The host team will not have adapters available
for those without them. Please note, backbenchers might not have access to electrical
outlets while seated.

17.7 Water Supply

Tap water is safe to drink. Additionally, bottled water is widely available.

17.8 Telecommunication Services

Local phone services are reliable. Broadband and wireless internet services are available
in all major hotels and at the meeting venues.

17.9 Smoking
California prohibits smoking in all government and private workplaces, public schools,
restaurants, bars, casinos/gaming establishments, retail stores, recreational/cultural
facilities. The Palm Springs Convention Center will have designated smoking areas.
Smoking is prohibited near the main entrance doors.

17.10 Tipping
Tipping in the United States is customary. In restaurants, customers typically add a tip of
20% to their total bill, though will vary the tip to reflect the quality of service. Wait staff
in restaurants receive low hourly wages and therefore depend on tips for their livelihood.
Tips of $1-2 per bag are customarily given to baggage handlers at airports and hotel
bellhops who take luggage to a guest room. It is also customary to tip hotel room cleaning
staff $1 to $2 per day. Taxicab drivers are customarily tipped 10-15% of the total fare.

18. PALM SPRINGS INFORMATION

18.1 Palm Springs Hospitals, Ambulance Services, and Pharmacies

Hospital
Desert Regional Medical Center
1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-6511

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 Website: https://www.desertcarenetwork.com
• In case of an emergency (i.e., if you or a colleague are in need of immediate
medical attention), please dial 911 from any phone.

Ambulance Service
American Medical Response/AMR
1111 Montalvo Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 883-5000
Email: [email protected]
• In case of an emergency (i.e., if you or a colleague are in need of immediate
medical attention), please dial 911 from any phone.

Pharmacies
The Medicine Shoppe
170 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 318-6363
Website: https://palmsprings.medicineshoppe.com/
Email: [email protected]

Las Palmas Pharmacy

555 E. Tachevah Drive
Suite 1W/101
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 416-0830
Website: https://laspalmaspharmacy.com/
Email: [email protected]

Walgreens Pharmacy
1695 N. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-9370
Website: https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-1695+n+sunrise+way-
palm+springs-ca-92262/id=7577

Albertsons/Sav-On Pharmacy
1751 N. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-1131
Website: https://local.pharmacy.albertsons.com/ca/palm-springs/1751-n-sunrise-way--
1.html

Rite Aid Pharmacy

366 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

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 Phone: (760) 325-2326
Website: https://www.riteaid.com/locations/ca/palm-springs/366-south-palm-canyon-
drive.html

Rite Aid Pharmacy

111 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327-9133
Website: https://www.riteaid.com/locations/ca/palm-springs/111-s-sunrise-way.html

CVS Pharmacy
425 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-2784
Website: https://www.cvs.com/store-locator/palm-springs-ca-pharmacies/425-s-sunrise-
way-palm-springs-ca-92262/storeid=9804?WT.mc_id=LS_GOOGLE_RX_9804

Heritage Pharmacy
275 N. El Cielo Road
#D405
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 416-7999
Website: https://myheritagerx.com/

Desert Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Suite #E140
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-1001
Website: https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacies/desert-hospital-outpatient-pharmacy-
palm-springs-ca-92262/

White Cross Pharmacy

1717 E. Vista Chino
Suite #B-2
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-6700
Website: https://www.whitecrosspharm.com/

18.2 Palm Springs Restaurants

The following list is provided by the Visit Greater Palm Springs tourist bureau.

Boozehounds Palm Springs

2080 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 656-0067

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 Website: https://boozehoundsps.com/

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

1556 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 537-1022
Website: https://www.sandfishps.com/

Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge

849 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-8490
Website: https://eight4nine.com/

Workshop Kitchen & Bar

800 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 459-3451
Website: https://workshopkitchenbar.com/palm-springs.html#menu

Trio Restaurant
707 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 864-8746
Website: https://triopalmsprings.com/

Copley’s
621 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327-9555
Website: https://www.copleyspalmsprings.com/

Birba
622 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327-5678
Website: https://www.birbaps.com/

Al Dente
491 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-1160
Website: https://www.aldentepalmsprings.com/

Tac/Quila
415 N. Palm Canyon Drive

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 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 417-4471
Website: https://www.tacquila.com/

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store

111 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 778-0019
Website: https://www.tommybahama.com/restaurants-and-marlin-bars/locations/palm-
springs

Clandestino
175 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 160
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 699-6222
Email: https://www.clandestinopalmsprings.com/

Il Corso Palm Springs

111 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 656-3770
Email: https://springs.ilcorsodining.com/

FARM
6 La Plaza
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-2724
Email: https://www.farmpalmsprings.com/

Kalura Trattoria Italiana

124 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-4748
Website: https://portaviarestaurants.com/palm-desert/

LULU California Bistro

200 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327-5858
Website: https://www.lulupalmsprings.com/

Las Casuelas Terraza

222 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-2794
Website: https://www.lascasuelas.com/menus

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 Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
205 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-1003
Website: https://www.kaisergrille.com/

LG’s Prime Steakhouse

255 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 416-1779
Website: https://lgsprimesteakhouse.com/

Spencer’s Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327-3446
Website: https://www.spencersrestaurant.com/

Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill

265 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 320-8041
Website: https://www.sammygsrestaurant.com/menu/

Melvyn’s Restaurant at Ingleside Inn

200 W. Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 325-2323
Website: https://www.inglesideinn.com/melvyns/?utm_source=local-
listings&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local-listings

Bar Cecil
1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (442) 332-3800
Website: https://barcecil.com/

Miro’s Restaurant
1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite H-101
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 323-5199
Website: https://www.mirosrestaurant.com/

Mr. Lyon’s
233 E. Palm Canyon Drive

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 Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 327-1551
Website: https://mrlyonsps.com/

GiGi’s Restaurant & Bar at Sonder V Palm Springs

333 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 980-7000
Website: https://www.gigispalmsprings.com

18.3 Activities in Greater Palm Springs

The following list is provided by the Visit Greater Palm Springs tourist bureau.
Descriptions are provided by Visit Greater Palm Springs.

BMW Performance Center West at The Thermal Club

86050 Jasper Lane
Thermal, CA 92274
Phone: (760) 345-4269
Website: http://bit.ly/BMWGPSCVB21
Contact: Irene Smith
Email: [email protected]

Description:
Looking for the type of heart pounding fun that can only be provided by a 617 horsepower
M car on a state-of-the-art racetrack? The BMW Performance Center offers exciting
experiences for drivers of all skill levels, from teens to advanced racers. From valuable car
handling lessons taught by BMW Professional Driving Instructors (many of whom are
actual race car drivers) to high-speed drifting, you’re covered. If you’re looking for
something a little more on the rugged side, check out our newly opened Off-Road Track
which features everything from water obstacles to staggeringly steep inclines.

The BMW Performance Center West is an exciting, adrenaline-packed performance driver

training facility located in Thermal, California, near Palm Springs. The facility is open to
the public and offers a wide array of driving schools for people of all ages and capabilities.
Special programs for private and corporate groups are available at the facility.

Set against a backdrop of beautiful mountain views, the BMW Performance Center features
a luxurious contemporary building, multiple private driving courses where you can
experience the Ultimate Driving Machine®, a dining room with a private chef, a gourmet
coffee bar, and an exclusive gift shop.

Iceplex at Acrisure Arena

75702 Varner Road
Palm Desert, CA 92276
Website: https://www.bergerfoundationiceplex.com/

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 Description:
The Berger Foundation Iceplex serves as a welcoming year-round refuge for locals and
visitors to skate, train, and have FUN. Open from 6am-11:30pm, the 36,000sf Iceplex will
feature a 250-spectator seat NHL ice rink, daily public skating, a myriad of special events
and programs, and much more.

The Living Desert

47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 346-5694
Website: http://www.livingdesert.org

Description:
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is open daily from 8:00am-5:00pm, with last
admission at 4:00pm. For the most current information, please visit www.LivingDesert.org
or call (760) 346-5694. Face coverings and advanced reservations are required.

Don't Miss! The Living Desert's newest addition, Australian Adventures, invites guests to
meet the incredible animals of the land down under. Australian Adventures is an engaging
immersive experience featuring Bennett’s wallabies that will bounce alongside exploring
guests. Free-flying budgies and cockatiels welcome and delight, along with playful emu,
watchful tawny-frog mouths and singing kookaburras. Yellow-footed wallabies gracefully
scale the Australian rock formations showing off their climbing abilities, and a variety of
Australian reptiles bask in the sunny habitat. Discover these special desert species and feel
like you're visiting the incredible land down under!

Specializing in the deserts of the world, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is like no
place else. From the African Savanna to Wild Americas to Australian Adventures, guests
will see over 500 animals representing over 150 species. African Safari offers opportunities
to see cheetahs, zebra and African wild dog, as well as the incredible giraffe savanna.
Giraffe feeding opportunities are offered daily and will be a memory to last a lifetime. The
Wilds of North America highlight mountain lion, jaguar, Mexican wolf and more.

The Living Desert's botanical gardens features 50 immersive gardens representing deserts
of North America and Mexico. Three nature and hiking trails, at varying lengths, are
available for guests and members. Stop by the interactive Discovery Center, visit one of
the largest G-scale model train displays, enjoy a Wildlife Wonders animal presentation,
hike the nature trails, have lunch in one of the cafes, or visit the goats in the Petting Kraal.

Visit LivingDesert.org for the most current information and offerings.

Coming Late Fall 2021 - The Rhino Savanna will bring African black rhino, klipspringer,
springbok, mongoose, pelicans and more to the Zoo's future expansion.

2017 - Named number six on Conde Nast Traveler's list of 10 Best Zoos in the US.

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 Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventure
Phone: (760) 324-5337
Website: https://www.red-jeep.com/tours
Contact: Kimberly Renée
Email: [email protected]

Description:
Journey through two deserts and the transition zone between two eco-systems on a
fascinating excursion to one of the newest parks in the National Park system. Your guide
will provide an in-depth overview of the diverse history of the area and the formation of
the Joshua Tree National Park. Guests will enjoy a narrated tour of the Coachella Valley
and learn about the wind and solar energy generated from the San Gorgonio Pass wind and
solar farms on the way to the Park. Guests may also join the tour at the Park’s west entrance
Visitor's Center in the town of Joshua Tree. Both options include a delicious picnic lunch.
Inside the park, you will spend a full three hours exploring as your guide describes the
plants and animals of the high desert and tells stories of the rich history of the area. Enjoy
a guided hike to Hidden Valley, featuring a jaw-dropping photographic wonderland of
majestic rock formations. Then take in the spectacular view at the Key's View Overlook
which offers a stunning viewpoint from 5,185 feet in elevation, allowing you to see all the
way to Mexico on a clear day.

The Gardens on El Paseo

73545 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 862-1990
Website: http://www.thegardensonelpaseo.com

Description:
The Gardens on El Paseo, the premier shopping and dining destination in Southern
California, offers many great attractions and activities. Now you can not only shop and
dine in paradise, but enjoy activities such as Pilates Under the Palms, The 22nd Annual
Concert Series, Snowfall and so much more.

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

67616 E. Desert View Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone: (760) 329-7610
Website: http://www.cabotsmuseum.org
Contact: Irene Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]

Description:
A Hopi inspired pueblo that is a unique treasure to the Coachella Valley, located in the
heart of Desert Hot Springs. The Museum is close to Joshua Tree, Rancho Mirage, Palm
Desert, and Palm Springs. This Southern California landmark is within 10 minutes of the
exit from the 10 Freeway. Built by Cabot Yerxa (b. 1883) on property he homesteaded in

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 1913, he worked on the property until his death in 1965. Cabot journeyed through the
desert; gathering reclaimed materials for 10 years; from as far east as the Salton Sea, north
to Morongo Valley, south to Palm Springs and west to White Water. The structure is
handmade, created from reclaimed and found objects. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000
square feet and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors.

Visitors will notice many unique features: including windows and doors collected and
reassembled from abandoned homesteads, old telephone poles, buck board wagon parts,
and many other materials used creatively. **Please note: During the summer months,
guests are advised to be prepared with plenty of water and sunscreen.

Covered Wagon Tours

Palm Desert, CA
Phone: (760) 347-2161
Website: http://www.coveredwagontours.com
Contact: Bill Blaser
Email: [email protected]

Description:
An Open-Air Wagon Adventure of beautiful scenery, live music, and a great BBQ dinner.

Experience an adventure into the Sonoran Desert on a mule-drawn covered wagon! Off
road into a pristine wilderness preserve which is accessible only by our Covered Wagon
Tours. Your expert, on-board naturalist will entertain and educate you as we explore the
rugged, canyon landscapes, natural oases, flora, and wildlife of this ancient, desert
wilderness. Travel through this unchanged land as when nature had created it. Your wagon
master driver will lead the wagon through a lush palm oasis where you can stop and enjoy
an optional, guided walk along the natural landscape created by the San Andreas Fault.

As we return to the ranch you will be greeted with live, western music and the smell of a
chuck-wagon style BBQ. Savor the vast desert sunset from one of the best views in the
Coachella Valley. Continue the evening with an optional and easy barn dance (lessons
provided), games, live music, and great BBQ. End your evening with a slice of fresh
seasonal pie and roasting marshmallows over an open campfire under the stars. Covered
Wagons is the most enjoyable way to see, taste and immerse yourself in our Sonoran
Desert. Bring your friends and family because the good old days are still alive. We can’t
wait to have you here to make memories for a lifetime!

Indian Canyons
38520 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 323-6018
Website: http://www.indian-canyons.com

Description:

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 Indian Canyons in Palm Springs consists of Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon and Murray
Canyon. Palm Canyon offers hikers a moderately graded foot path that leads down to a
stream perfect for picnicking. Be sure to visit the Trading Post for hiking maps,
refreshments, and souvenirs. Andreas Canyon offers a more serene, scenic route perfect
for photography and bird watching. Murray Canyon is an easy to moderate hike boasting
abundant wildlife encounters and is less visited, so tends to be more secluded. Indian
Canyons is open daily from October through June and weekends only July through
September.

Moorten Botanical Garden

1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 327-6555
Website: http://www.moortengarden.com
Contact: Clark Moorten
Email: [email protected]

Description:
Moorten Botanical Garden is located in beautiful Palm Springs, California on Palm Canyon
Drive and features desert plant life native to the Palm Springs area. Guided tours are
available for all age groups, so bring the kids for a fun and educational outing. Event space
is also available for birthdays, baby showers and weddings. Find directions, contact
information, group tour rates and more information about hosting your special event at
Moorten Botanical Garden on their official website.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

One Tram Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-1391
Website: http://www.pstramway.com
Contact: Gabriele Madison
Email: [email protected]

Description:
Aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the World’s largest rotating tramcar, you will
experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin the ten-
minute ride at the Valley Station, elevation 2,643 feet, and end at the Mountain Station,
elevation 8,516 feet. No matter what the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular
views or hiking in a pristine wilderness, a one-of-a-kind experience can be had by all.

Palm Springs Air Museum

745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 778-6262
Website: http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Heather Gage-Lewis

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 Description:
Home to one of the world's largest collections of flyable WWII aircraft plus Korea and
Vietnam era aircraft. The air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from
interacting with the exhibits. The extensive library and crew of trained volunteers can
provide you details on the aircraft and a sense of the experience of flying them.

Palm Springs VillageFest

Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 320-3781
Website: http://villagefest.org
Contact: Jasmine Waits
Email: [email protected]

Description:
Every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs there is a diverse array of artists,
entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and
don't forget the sweets. Also known as the Palm Springs Street Fair, this night-time
celebration invites visitors and locals to enjoy world famous Palm Canyon Drive and all
the great shops, restaurants, and clubs it has to offer. Don't forget to bring your dog - Palm
Springs VillageFest is pet friendly.

Palm Springs Windmill Tours

62950 20th Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Website: http://www.windmilltours.com
Contact: Annette Said
Email: [email protected]

Description:
The Palm Springs Windmill Self-Driving Tours is an interactive, educational and fun tour
for friends and family. The tour is curated by Tom Spiglanin, Tour Manager, in which he
will guide you along with an audio program with our downloaded APP, along with marked
destinations throughout the first commercial wind farm in Southern California. The tour
starts with a display yard of non-operating wind turbines of successes and failures, along
with a stop to a real generating wind turbine where you can get up close and take pictures.
The tour takes approximately one hour depending on your pace. We ask that you respect
others by not gathering at the marked destinations.

Inquire about our "Step-on" Tour Guides for your Group, School Tour or Event!

The Street Fair at College of the Desert

43500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 636-7957
Website: http://www.codaastreetfair.com

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 Description:
The Street Fair is located on the College of the Desert campus and is a great place to find
holiday, birthday, and anniversary gifts. With almost 300 vendors present each weekend,
the Street Fair has become a weekend tradition for visitors as well as locals of Greater Palm
Springs. Enjoy the complimentary shuttle to and from all on-campus parking lots that
surround the street fair. The Street Fair is open every Saturday and Sunday October through
May from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shots in the Night

44-500 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Phone: (760) 346-4653
Website: https://www.sevenrooms.com/landing/shotsinthenight

Description:
When the sun goes down, the grounds at Indian Wells Golf Resort light up. Shots in the
Night is an after-dark golf experience that mixes mini-golf with colorful lasers, glow-in-
the-dark targets, music, food, and a whole lot of fun. Interested in a little evening play?

The “Shots in the Night” experience at Indian Wells opens on the following Thursday-
Saturday nights, within a half-hour after sunset. (example: Sunset 5:45pm, Shots in the
Night opens at 6:00pm)

There are two different venues:

• The Putting Experience powered by Nextlinks
• Glow Golf Range

Booking the greens and hitting bays on the driving range: Fees are based on hourly rentals,
not per person, and the rental fee is per hour (1-6 guests per green or hitting bay).

Reservations can be made online or by calling (760) 346-4653 seven days prior to the day
of play. (Indian Wells residents and Campus hotel guests can book via phone only 14 days
in advance) Bookings will be for the first hour only. After that it is first come, first serve,
and a waitlist will be utilized.

The rental of the putting greens or hitting stalls is for a minimum of one hour, and any
additional time requests will be honored at 1-hour increments.

There are 7 greens for the putting experience powered by Nextlinks. There are 12 hitting
stalls for the Glow Golf Range.

Big Wheel Tours - Palm Springs

1590 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 548-0500

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 Website: http://www.bwbtours.com
Contact: Evan Trubee
Email: [email protected]

Description:
The perfect starting point for guests to explore Palm Springs’ most spectacular
neighborhoods and shopping. With over 100 bicycles on site for rent, customers are sure
to find the right match for their adventure. From cruisers and kids bikes to high-
performance road, mountain and e-bikes, guests have a full range of bicycles to choose
from. In addition, a new tour is being offered from the Palm Springs store, the Indian
Canyons Bike and Hike. Guests will meet at the Palm Springs location and ride through
south Palm Springs luxurious neighborhoods to the natural and historic marvel that is the
Indian Canyons. There, they will take a short hike through Andreas Canyon and see one of
the largest California Fan Palm oases in the world.

Smoke Tree Stables

2500 Toledo Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92264

Phone: (760) 327-1372

Website: http://www.smoketreestables.com
Contact: K C Johnson

Description:
Experience a few quiet hours of "getting away from it all" on over 150 miles of convenient
riding trails that provide both solitude and breathtaking beauty. Located in Palm Springs
near the Indian Canyons, Smoke Tree Stables offers guided rides by the hour or for the
entire day!

PS Architecture Tours
901 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (323) 578-6025
Website: http://www.psarchitecturetours.com
Contact: Trevor O'Donnell

Description:
Experience Palm Springs' world-famous collection of midcentury modern architecture on
a personal tour with Trevor O'Donnell, one of the area's most knowledgeable and
entertaining guides.

The Modern Tour

Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 904-0904
Website: https://www.moderntour.com/index.html
Contact: Michael Stern

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 Description:
Enjoy an intimate, individual, curated tour of some of Palm Springs’ finest examples of
midcentury modern architecture and design. Tours feature both interiors and exteriors. This
2½ hour tour can be personalized to the tour-goers. Tours available for 2 to 40 guests.
Corporate tours and event planning are a specialty.

Annex A: SOM1 AND RELATED MEETINGS CALENDAR

Annex B: DOCUMENT INFORMATION REQUEST FORM (DIRF) (also attached to

Administrative Circular email separately as a Word document)

Annex C: BILATERAL MEETING ROOM – BOOKING FORM (also attached to

Administrative Circular email separately as a Word document)

Annex D: MAPS: Palm Springs map and Palm Springs Convention Center map

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 ANNEX A: SOM1 AND RELATED MEETINGS CALENDAR
February 14-28, 2023 (Pacific time and date, GMT-8)

All meetings will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center (277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm
Springs, CA 92262) and the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel (888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm
Springs, CA 92262), which are collocated properties and are connected via multiple hallways.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BMG: Business Mobility Group (*Day 1 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ACTWG: APEC Network of Anti-Corruption Authorities and Law
Enforcement Agencies (ACT-NET)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM OFWG: Ocean and Fisheries Working Group Plenary (*Day 1 of 2*)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM U.S. Agriculture Climate Side Event
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Ag-APEC: Ag Host Year Kick-Off Event
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM OFWG: Ocean and Fisheries Working Group Plenary (*Day 2 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM PPFS: Policy Partnership on Food Security -- Plenary (*Day 1*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ACTWG: Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts Working Group
Plenary (*Day 1 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BMG: Business Mobility Group (*Day 2 of 2*)
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CD: Chemical Dialogue Industry Pre-Meeting (CD-IPM) (Industry
Only)
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM ACTWG: Reception
Thursday, February 16, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ACTWG: Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts Working Group
Plenary (*Day 2 of 2*)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EGILAT: Field Trip
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM APEC Workshop on Prioritizing Capacity Building Efforts:
Improving Coastal Resilience in the APEC Region
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PPFS: Policy Partnership on Food Security Workshop 1: A Three-
Tiered Approach to Increasing Sustainable Water and Food Security
in the APEC region
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CD: Green Chemistry and Sound Chemicals Management Workshop
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCCP: SCCP Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality in APEC
Customs Administrations (*Day 1 of 2*)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EGILAT: Experts Group on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade
Dinner
Friday, February 17, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM SCSC: APEC SCSC Specialist Regional Bodies (SRBs) Meeting
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ACTWG: Workshop on Anti-Bribery
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DESG: CBPR Working Group Meeting (*Day 1 of 2*)

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 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SCSC: APEC Workshop on Electronic Labeling (E-Labeling)
Adoption for Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Products
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM EGILAT: 23rd MEETING OF THE APEC EXPERTS GROUP ON
ILLEGAL LOGGING AND ASSOCIATED TRADE (EGILAT23)
(*Day 1 of 2*)
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM PPFS: Field Trip
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CD: APEC Chemical Dialogue Meeting (Industry and regulators)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM IEG: Investment Experts Group (IEG) (*Day 1 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCCP: SCCP Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality in APEC
Customs Administrations (*Day 2 of 2*)
Saturday, February 18, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM TEL: Telecommunications Working Group Executive Committee and
Heads-of-Delegation Meeting
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DESG: CBPR Working Group Meeting (*Day 2 of 2*)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPSTI: Policy Partnership on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Plenary (*Day 1 of 2*)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SCCP: Implementing APEC’s Framework for Supply Chain
Connectivity: Focus on Digitalization of End-to-End Supply Chains
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SCSC: APEC Standardization in Emerging Technologies related to
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement Workshop
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HWG: Health Working Group Meeting (*Day 1 of 3*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM IEG: Investment Experts Group (IEG) (*Day 2 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPFS: Policy Partnership on Food Security Workshop 2: Approaches
to Decreasing Agriculturally Generated Greenhouse Gas Emissions in
APEC
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EGILAT: 23rd MEETING OF THE APEC EXPERTS GROUP ON
ILLEGAL LOGGING AND ASSOCIATED TRADE (EGILAT23)
(*Day 2 of 2*)
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM TEL: Telecommunications Working Group Opening Plenary
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM SCSC: APEC Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) Policy Dialogue on
the Blueprint for Advancing GRPs in the APEC Region
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM PMU: On-site Workshop: Concept Notes - Hands-on Learning &
Better Practice Guidelines
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM IPEG: Workshop on Industrial Design
Sunday, February 19, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PPFS: Policy Partnership on Food Security -- Plenary (*Day 2*)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DESG: Data Privacy Subgroup Plenary (DESG-DPS)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM IPEG: Intellectual Property Rights' Experts Group Plenary (*Day 1 of
2*)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPSTI: Policy Partnership on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Plenary (*Day 2 of 2*)

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 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM TEL: APEC Workshop on Approaches to Cloud Adoption
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HWG: Health Working Group Meeting (*Day 2 of 3*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCCP: Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures Plenary (*Day 1 of
3*)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SCSC: Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (*Day 1 of
2*)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PPFS: Post-Plenary Luncheon
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PPSTI: Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation
Breakout Room #1
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PPSTI: Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation
Breakout Room #2
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM SCCP: Dinner Reception
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM PMU: Online Training: Applying for APEC Funding: Developing
Quality Concept Notes & Project Proposals
Monday, February 20, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM TEL: Telecommunications Working Group, Development and Policy
Steering Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM TEL: Telecommunications Working Group, Security and Trust
Steering Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM DESG: Digital Economy Steering Group Plenary
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM IPEG: Intellectual Property Rights' Experts Group Plenary (*Day 2 of
2*)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPSTI: Field Trip
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM GOS: Group on Services Dialogue on Sustainable and Inclusive
Growth
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CTI: Workshop on Promoting Sustainable Solutions for Compostable
Bioplastics in the Asia-Pacific Region
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HWG: Health Working Group Meeting (*Day 3 of 3*)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCCP: Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures Plenary (*Day 2 of
3*)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CPLG: Competition Policy and Law Group Plenary
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SCSC: Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (*Day 2 of
2*)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM GOS: GOS Professional Services: MRA Community of Practice
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM TEL: Telecommunications Working Group, Conformity Assessment
and Interoperability Steering Group Meeting
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM GOS: Group on Services Technical Group Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM GOS: Group on Services Plenary
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CTI: APEC Digital Trade Policy Dialogue: Building Conducive
Regulatory Environments to Maximize the Flow and Impact of Data

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 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EC: APEC Policy Dialogue on Gender and Structural Reform:
Achieving Economic Growth through Inclusive Policies
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SCSC: TBT Workshop (*Day 1 of 2*)
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CPLG: Capacity Building Workshop on Effective and Efficient
Competition Litigation and Regulatory Advocacy (*Day 1 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM IPEG: Workshop: Roundtable on Copyright and Creativity in the
Digital Economy
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SCCP: Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures Plenary (*Day 3 of
3*)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM TEL: Telecommunications and Information Working Group Closing
Plenary
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM PMU: On-site Workshop: Project Proposals - Hands-on Learning &
Better Practice Guidelines
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM IPEG: Workshop on Geographical Indications and Common Food
Names
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MAG: Market Access Group Plenary
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPWE: Policy Partnerships on Women and the Economy Plenary
(PPWE) (*Day 1 of 3*)
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CTI: APEC Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) Work
Program: Consultative Workshop on Trade and Inclusion
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM EC/GOS/DESG: GOS Private Public Dialogue (PPD) on Essential
Services: Achieving Better Policies towards Logistics-Related
Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PPWE: Management Council (MC)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCSC: TBT Workshop (*Day 2 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CPLG: Capacity Building Workshop on Effective and Efficient
Competition Litigation and Regulatory Advocacy (*Day 2 of 2*)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CTI: APEC Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) Work
Program: Workshop on Multistakeholder Engagement Approaches
for Trade Agreement Development
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EC/GOS/DESG: Group on Services/Economic Committee Public
Private Dialogue on Structural Reform and Services
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM PMU: Online Training: Implementing APEC Projects: Practical Tips
on preparing Budgets, Events & Publications
Thursday, February 23, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPWE: Policy Partnerships on Women and the Economy Plenary
(PPWE) (*Day 2 of 3*)
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM EC: Economic Committee Meeting (*Day 1 of 2*)
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CTI: Committee on Trade & Investment Meeting (*Day 1 of 2*)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EC: Governance Lunch
Friday, February 24, 2023

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 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPWE: Policy Partnerships on Women and the Economy Plenary
(PPWE) (*Day 3 of 3*)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CTI: Committee on Trade & Investment Meeting (*Day 2 of 2*)
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM EC: Economic Committee Meeting (*Day 2 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM BMC: Budget and Management Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CTI/EC: Joint Policy Dialogue
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EC/FMP/CTI: No-Host Reception
Saturday, February 25, 2023
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM FotC: FotC on Connectivity
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM FMP: 2023 APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting
(FCBDM) (*Day 1 of 2*)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PPWE: Field Trip
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM SCE: Committee of the Whole (COW) Informal Meeting of Sub-Fora
(Convenors only)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM PSU: Policy Support Unit Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM SCE: COW Meeting (Convenors + SOM)
Sunday, February 26, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM FMP: 2023 APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting
(FCBDM) (*Day 2 of 2*)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SCE: SOM Steering Committee on ECOTECH Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM SOM: Retreat
4:15 PM - 7:30 PM SOM: Reception
Monday, February 27, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SOM: Senior Officials' Meeting (*Day 1 of 2*)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM SOM: SOM-Only Dinner
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SOM: Senior Officials' Meeting (*Day 2 of 2*)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SOM: Press Conference

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 ANNEX B: DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION REQUEST FORM (DIRF)

Please use one DIRF per document.

Meeting Name

Meeting Date

DOCUMENT DETAILS
The information below will be used by the APEC Secretariat to create the cover page for each
paper/presentation and to update the document classification list for each meeting.

Title

Agenda Item

Purpose – Consideration OR Information

Access – Public or Restricted
If restricted, state reasons e.g. draft, under
consideration, working document, non-paper
Submitted By
State name of Economy or Forum OR
Secretariat OR Organisation
Forum Doc. No.
Applicable only if this exact document has been
tabled at an earlier forum

For SOM1 Papers:

Please email document(s) and DIRF(s) by 22 February 2023
To: [email protected]
cc: [email protected]

For All Other Meetings:

The APEC Secretariat Program Director in charge of supporting the meeting will contact members
directly with instructions on the submission of papers, including deadlines, for meetings under their
charge.

Note: Please do not password-protect the files as the APEC Secretariat will need to insert a
standard cover page for each document.

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 ANNEX C: BILATERAL MEETING ROOM – BOOKING FORM
• Please use this form only as a back-up method
• Please book bilateral meeting rooms using the links provided in Section 5.2 on p. 6

Requesting Economy/Organisation Information

Economy/Organisation

Name of Contact Person

Designation

Ministry/Department

Telephone

Email

Participating Economy/Organisation Information

Economy/Organisation

Name of Contact Person

Telephone

Email

Meeting Room Request Details

Date

Time

Total Number of Seats

Special Requests (if any)

Please email the completed form for each bilateral meeting to [email protected].
Requests shall be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 ANNEX D: MAPS

Annex D1: Palm Springs Map

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 Annex D2: Palm Springs Convention Center Map

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