GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT LOCATION
Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol St.
Indianapolis, IN  

The Convention Center is conveniently located within walking distance to a wide variety of hotels and restaurants.
 
SHOW DAYS
Tuesday, September 23 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 24 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 25 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CONFERENCE HOURS
Tuesday, September 23

9:00 AM - Noon

Wednesday, September 24 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 25 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
 
Why Pre-Register?  
It saves you time and money!!!  Plus, pre-registering is easy to do.  You may register on our secure website, fax or mail your registration beginning in June 2008.  Additionally, by pre-registering you'll receive a written confirmation of your registration that includes complete details of times and locations of events.  And all of your conference materials, including your badge, will be ready for pick up upon your arrival.  You won't have to wait in long lines to register on site and best of all you'll save up to $100!

Bring your Team

Save up to $50 per person on the Full Technical Conference by registering more than one person from the same company for the conference.  More and more manufacturing decisions today are made by a "team" rather than an individual.  We encourage you to bring your team to COATING 2008 and offer a group discount to companies registering two or more individuals at the same time for the COATING 2008 Technical Conference.  As a team you can cover more of the conference and show than you can alone, allowing you to gather all the important information you will need to transform your coating operations!

REGISTRATION FEES
    Association Sponsor  
FULL CONFERENCE Member Non-Member
Postmarked by August 29, 2008 $575 $650
  After August 29, Register On-Site $675 $675
  Group Discount -$50 -$25
  (Group discount does not apply to On-Site Registrations)  
       
Full Conference Registration Includes:    
  • Admission to choice of Conference Sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Choice of Plant Tour on Thursday (limited availability)
  • Copy of Conference Proceedings on CD with Abstract Book
  • Admission to Exhibition all week long
  • Group Luncheons on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Refreshment Breaks
  • Receptions in Exhibit Hall
  • Conference & Show Directory
  • Three Raffle Tickets for Prizes
    Association Sponsor  
ONE-DAY CONFERENCE REG. Member Non-Member
Postmarked by August 29, 2008 $325 $350
  After August 29, Register On-Site $375 $375
  Group Discount -$25 -$15
  (Group discount does not apply to On-Site Registrations)  
       
One-Day Conference Registration Includes:  
  • Admission to choice of Conference Sessions for that day
  • If registered for Thursday One-Day Conference, plant tour on a space available basis.
  • Copy of Conference Proceedings on CD with Abstract Book
  • Admission to Exhibition all week long
  • Group Luncheon on the day you are registered
  • Refreshment Breaks
  • Receptions in Exhibit Hall
  • Conference & Show Directory
  • One Raffle Ticket for Prizes
     
EXHIBIT ONLY REGISTRATION  
Postmarked by August 29, 2008 $35
  After August 29, Register On-Site $50
       
NOTE:  Cost of exhibition registration is included with ALL conference registrations
Exhibit Only Admission Fee Includes:
  • Admission to Exhibition all week long
  • Conference & Show Directory
  • Reception in Exhibit Hall
  • One Raffle Ticket for Prizes

AGE RESTRICTION
Due to insurance liability issues, no one under the age of 18 will be admitted onto the show floor.

CAMERA USE
You must have a press badge or have prior written approval to use a camera on the show floor. If you use a camera without permission, you will be escorted off the show floor and your badge will be confiscated.

CANCELLATION/SUBSITUTION POLICY
Full refund less a $50 processing fee if registration is cancelled in writing prior to August 22, 2008.  Half refund less a $50 processing fee thereafter if registration is cancelled in writing prior to August 29, 2008.  No refunds will be given for cancellations after August 29, 2008.  Name substitutions will only be accepted for Conference Registrations and must be submitted in writing on company letterhead.  NO substitutions will be accepted for Exhibit Only Registrations.


FOOD SERVICE

Lunch is included in the fees for conference attendees. Lunch is not included for exhibit only attendees or exhibit booth personnel. Concessions on the show floor will offer sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs for those not registered for the conference. Non-conference attendees also have the option of purchasing the full lunch provided to the conference attendees. Tickets MUST be purchased on the registration form and will not be available on-site as all lunches in this area must be pre-ordered.

GETTING AROUND INDIANAPOLIS

Downtown Indianapolis is a walking city.  The convention center, our host hotels and a variety of restaurants and shops are all within easy walking distance of one another.  There is no need to rent a car unless you are staying at one of the airport properties. 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Carey Indiana provides reasonable transportation from the Indianapolis International Airport to all COATING hotels in downtown Indianapolis.  The cost is $12 one-way for a shared shuttle.  Visit www.careyindiana.com to make reservations. 

Indianapolis  also offers public bus transportation to/from the airport and downtown called IndyGo Green Line Downtown/Airport Express.  The cost is $7 per trip.  Times:  5AM - 9AM and Noon - 9PM - every 15 minutes; 9AM - Noon - every 20 minutes.  For more information visit www.indygo.net.

Cab fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $30 one-way.

PARKING
There are a number of parking options available near the Indiana Convention Center.  Also, all official COATING hotels are within walking distance of the Indiana Convention Center and offer either valet or self parking.  For a map on parking options in downtown Indianapolis click here.

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
All paid registered attendees (not employed by an exhibiting company) will receive raffle tickets making them eligible for a variety of great prizes to be given away each afternoon on the show floor.  Prizes will be given away beginning at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 1:45 p.m. on Thursday.  You MUST be present to win the prize so be sure to book your travel arrangements to allow you to stay through the close of the show on Thursday.  Click here for Prize Eligibility Requirements and Rules

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is prohibited in the Indiana Convention Center area leased by COATING 2008. This includes the exhibition hall and meeting rooms. The Indiana Convention Center prohibits smoking in public areas of the building except those designated and posted as smoking areas.

SOLICITING BY NON-EXHIBITORS
Non-exhibiting companies and employees are restricted from any type of solicitation on the COATING 2008 show floor, in conference session and in the Indiana Convention Center.   Violators will have their badge confiscated and asked to leave the convention center.

WHAT TO WEAR

September is a great month in Indianapolis.  Temperatures can be expected to range from 60 -70°F. We recommend business casual for the conference and exhibition.  Be sure to bring a jacket for cooler evenings.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding COATING 2008, please don't hesitate to contact Goyer Management at the following numbers:
Phone:  513-624-9988
Fax:  513-624-0601
E-mail: lmuck@one.net

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