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Monday, August 10, 2009 8:00 PM

Conference Networking Functions

By: Scott Nania, StormCon Coordinator Comments
Welcome to our eighth annual StormCon conference and exposition. In less than a week you will be joined by a community of colleagues who are passionate about water quality issues and will attend StormCon for the educational experience, to network, and to be a part of the national stormwater conversation. Here are some important reminders and key events to take note of.

Registration
The StormCon registration desk is located on the convention level next to the exhibit halls and will be open for workshop and course registration, pre-registration confirmation, name badge pickup, and general information during the following hours:

Sunday, August 16: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 17: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20: 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome

Tote Bag Literature
StormCon encourages you to spend some time looking through the tote bag that is available at our registration desk for interesting product literature from the following sponsors:

AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc.
Suntree Technologies
Rinker Materials
Cleanway Environmental Partners
StormChamber
Nautilus Environmental
Tote Bag hosted by AMEC

Networking Functions
Opening General Session Coffee Service
Tuesday, August 18,
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Platinum Ballroom

Opening General Session/Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, August 18,
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Platinum Ballroom

Keynote Speaker Gloria Reuben
Join us Tuesday, August 18, at 8:00 a.m. in the Platinum Ballroom for a truly memorable opening general session hosted by AbTech Industries. Read more...

Cyber Cafés
Open all day during exhibit hall hours in the Marquis and Grand Ballrooms. These networking areas are provided exclusively for you by Modular Wetlands, Bio Clean Environmental, and Dandy Products.

Luncheons
Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday,
August 19, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Platinum Ballroom
Join your peers at StormCon’s sit-down buffet networking lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, graciously sponsored by AbTech Industries and Contech Stormwater Solutions.

Afternoon Refreshment Breaks
Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19, from 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Both Exhibit Halls
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon for complimentary soft drinks, power snacks, and a bit of ‘green beer’!

Tuesday Afternoon Break
Hosted by: CULTEC
Wednesday Afternoon Break and ‘Green Beer Hospitality Event’
Hosted by: Triton Stormwater Solutions

Opening Gala Reception
Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
Platinum Ballroom
Hosted by: StormTrap

Interactive Specialty Panels
BMPs, LID & the Highway Environment
Wednesday, August 19,
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Participate in the industry’s leading panel discussion that will address the changes shaping best management practices (BMPs). Interact with some of the industry’s foremost representatives who have extensive background in the many different aspects of BMP types, design, research, and application. Arrive early to secure a great seat at this extremely popular event. Complimentary admission with conference badge.
Panelists:
Michael Barrett, Ph.D., Center for Research in Water Resources, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Gordon England, P.E., D.WRE, Stormwater Solutions Inc., Cocoa Beach, FL
John Gulliver, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN/St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
Masoud Kayhanian, Ph.D., Center for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA
Moderator:John Sansalone, Ph.D., University of Florida,Gainesville, FL

Talk Back to the EPA–Q&A Session
Thursday, August 20,
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join representatives from the EPA for an update on new developments in their stormwater programs and participate in a Q&A session to have comments and concerns addressed that impact your community’s stormwater management practices and applications. Complimentary admission with conference badge.
Panelists:
Connie Bosma, US EPA, John Tinger, US EPA Region 9 and Holly Galavotti, US EPA.

If you have any questions or concerns you should check in at the registration desk to confirm presentation times, room locations, and networking opportunities.

Also please check the recent blog StormCon '09: More You Should Know About, with recent updates and highlights. As always refer to the StormCon website for complete details.

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