HSMAI's MEET National

September 7-8, 2011   

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Onsite Registration Hours
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
East Registration Area
HSMAI’s MEET National is open to all qualified persons involved in the planning and production of meetings, conventions, trade shows, events, reunions, group and incentive travel, and to the general and trade press. Meeting planners register as attendees.

Exposition Hours
Wednesday 1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall D

Attendee Networking Luncheon
A networking luncheon will be served on both days of the show. Relax and spend time with your colleagues and friends in the industry. Your daily luncheon ticket will allow you to choose service from one of the food stations which will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Ballroom C, and Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Exhibit Hall D.

Show Rules

• HSMAI’s MEET is only open to qualified meeting & event planners.
• This show is for the trade only. Individuals who cannot document their direct, professional affiliation to the trade will not be admitted.
• Suppliers may not register or attend if they are affiliated with a non-exhibiting hotel, meeting facility, special event facility, resort, conference/convention center, CVB, chamber of commerce, a/v company, or any other industry supplier. Confirmation of registration is subject to HSMAI’s approval based upon review of the information provided during registration and admission may be denied to those deemed ineligible for any reason.
• Anyone observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public areas, or in another company booth will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may also be applied. Please report any violations to Show Management.
• Please wear your badge at all official functions.
• No wheeled carts or bags will be permitted in the exhibit hall during exposition hours.
• Dress is business casual.
• No one under the age of 18, including infants and toddlers, will be permitted to attend the sessions or exposition at any time. Proof of ID may be required.
• We reserve the right to revoke the badge and show privileges of anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior. We expect professional conduct to be maintained at all times.

Conference Presentations
MEET University’s pre-show presentations and handouts are available for registered attendees at http://tinyurl.com/4xnb5ek. Login with your ECode (issued within 24 hours after you have registered). Search “Sessions” by clicking on the Session tab at the top of page. Select a session and the Handout(s) are available at the very bottom of the session description. (Some sessions may not have handouts). As a post-event resource to enable you to continue your education, all attendees at the conference will have online access to each speaker’s onsite presentation and handouts. Additional details will be provided via email by October 3, 2011.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

800-368-9000
202-249-3000

www.dcconvention.com

Directions to the Center via airport, metro, car or shuttle:  http://www.dcconvention.com/directions.aspx

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