GENERAL INFORMATION - COATING EAST 2009
 
EVENT LOCATION
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN  37214

The Exhibition and all Conference sessions will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Click here to download the COATING EAST 2009 registration brochure.

SHOW HOURS
Wednesday, September 30 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Thursday, October 1   9:00 AM - 2:00 PM  
       
CONFERENCE HOURS
Wednesday, September 30 8:00 AM - Noon  
Thursday, October 1 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
 
REGISTRATION FEES Association Sponsor  
    Member Non-Member
Full Conference (both days)
    Pre-register by September 16 $400 $440
    On-Site Registration $475 $475

Includes:

    
♦ Admission to any conference session both days
♦ Copy of Conference Proceedings
♦ Admission to the show floor both days
♦ Refreshment breaks
♦ Lunch on the show floor both days
♦ One ticket to the Music Extravaganza concert and reception on Sept. 30th
       

Wednesday - or - Thursday One Day Only Conference Registration

 Association Sponsor
Member
Non-Member
    Pre-register by September 16 $250 each day $275 each day
    On-Site Registration $295 each day $295 each day

Includes:
♦ Admission to any conference session on the chosen day
♦ Copy of Conference Proceedings
♦ Admission to the show floor both days
♦ Refreshment breaks on on chosen day
♦ Lunch on the show floor both days
♦ One ticket to the Music Extravaganza concert and reception on Sept. 30th
   

Plant Tours
Registratrion Fee (must pre-register by September 16)
    End users of industrial coatings $50
    Suppliers $75
 
Plant tour registrations are only available until September 16 as tour facilities reserve the right to review and restrict tour participants.  Conference attendees will be given priority registration for plant tours.
 

Show Only Registration - End Users of Industrial Coatings
    Pre-register by September 16 $75
    On-Site Registration $95

Includes:
♦ Admission to the show floor both days
♦ Lunch on the show floor both days
♦ One ticket to the Music Extravaganza concert and reception on Sept. 30th
       

Show Only Registration - Non-Exhibiting Suppliers
    Pre-register by September 16 $200
    On-Site Registration $250

Includes:
♦ Admission to the show floor both days
♦ Lunch on the show floor both days
   

Evening Special Event

Wednesday Evening, September 30 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Included in registration fee for all end user attendees.
    Employees of Exhibiting Companies                     $50
    Non-Exhibiting Suppliers                     $75

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

CAMERA USE
Camera use is forbidden unless you 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/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
 For conference registrations, we will issue a full refund less a $50 processing fee if registration is cancelled in writing prior to September 1, 2009. Half refund less a $50 processing fee thereafter if registration is cancelled in writing prior to September 11, 2009. No refunds will be given for cancellations after September 11, 2009. Name substitutions will only be accepted for Conference & Exhibition Registrations and must be submitted in writing on company letterhead.

FOOD SERVICE
Lunch is included in the fees for all attendees.

 GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is located on the banks of the Cumberland River, in the heart of Nashville, TN  just a short 10-minute drive from Nashville's International Airport. Shuttle service and car service are available from the airport to the hotel.  The world-famous Grand Ole Opry is located next to the resort, which is centrally located to every major shopping and entertainment are in Nashville.

Gaylord Opryland offers daily roundtrip shuttle service (for a fee) from the Nashville International Airport to the Hotel. Upon your arrival to the airport, you can find the Gaylord Opryland Welcome Desk on the lower level of the airport between the two escalators. An agent can assist with your travel needs and ticket purchase, or you can use our kiosk, which is conveniently located at the welcome desk. If an agent is not available to provide assistance, you can find the Hotel's shuttle located immediately to the left as you exit the front door of the lower level of the airport.

Daily shuttle schedule:

  • 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Daily express shuttle service: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (departs every 20 minutes)

Cost:

  • $38 per person, roundtrip fare
  • $28 per person, one-way fare
    • Guests 65 and older receive a discounted rate of $25 for roundtrip fares and $15 one-way fares per person

Click here to submit your transportation request now.

PARKING
The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center offers self parking for $18 per day.  Valet parking is available for $25 per day.

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is prohibited in the area leased by COATING EAST 2009. This includes the exhibition hall and meeting rooms.

SOLICITING BY NON-EXHIBITORS
Non-exhibiting companies and employees are restricted from any type of solicitation on the COATING EAST 2009 show floor, in conference session and in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & convention Center.   Violators will have their badge confiscated and asked to leave the convention center.

WHAT TO WEAR
Temperatures during the show dates average in the upper 60s. We recommend business casual for the conference and exhibition.  Be sure to bring a jacket for the cooler evenings.

 QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding COATING EAST 2009, please don't hesitate to contact Goyer Management at the following numbers:
Phone: 859-525-9988
Fax:  859-356-0908
E-mail: leslie@goyermgt.com

 

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