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17th technical symposium
Wednesday, September 19 - Friday, September 21, 2018
Users of aluminum, hard anodizing companies and researchers will meet in Seattle in 2018 to discuss the latest trends and solutions for the aluminum surface treatment industry. The bi-annual technical symposium is an event for anyone who uses aluminum for technical applications. Our comprehensive symposium includes an opening-night cocktail reception and dinner, plus two full days of scientific and process-related presentations with a focus on functional oxide layers on aluminum parts. In addition to the technical presentations, a variety of networking activities are arranged to continue discussions with colleagues.
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Location
Washington Athletic Club
1325 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98010
www.wac.net
A room block is available at the Washington Athletic Club at a rate of $239 per night. To make your hotel reservations, please call 206-464-3055 or 800-275-3775 and mention "International Hard Anodizing Association" when making your reservations. You may also email the reservations department at innreservations@wac.net.
Deadline for reservations is Sunday, August 19, 2018.
Agenda
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Future of Flight Aviation Center/Boeing Factory Tour (Additional Cost Required)
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Opening Dinner at the Washington Athletic Club
Thursday, September 20, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Presentations
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Break
11:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Presentations
12:40 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Presentations
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. Break
3:10 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presentations
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Group Dinner at Cutter's Crabhouse (Additional Cost Required)
Friday, September 21, 2018
8:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m. IHAA Members Meeting (Members Only)
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Breakfast
8:50 a.m. - 10:20 p.m. Presentations
10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentations
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Lunch
12:50 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. IHAA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members only)
1:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Presentations
2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presentations
Registration Fees
- 1st Representative from IHAA Member Company = No Charge
- Additional Representative(s) from IHAA Member Company = $500 USD per person
- Non-Member Registration Fee = $1,000 USD per person
Optional Social Activities
To enhance your experience in Seattle, we have planned two optional social activities during the symposium. The activities are not included in the registration fee and additional costs are required.
Wednesday, September 19
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Future of Flight Aviation Center/Boeing Factory Tour
Cost: $80 per person (Limited to 25 people)
One of Seattle's favorite aviation attractions, the Future of Flight Aviation Center is where the Boeing Factory Tour begins. The center offers the only publicly available opportunity to tour a commercial jet assembly plant in North America. The Boeing Tour is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliners being assembled on the Everett production line before they take to the sky. Each tour is approximately 90 minutes long and includes fascinating facts about Boeing and the planes that bear its name.
Registration fee includes tickets for the tour plus transportation to/from the factory.
Thursday, September 20
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Group Dinner at Cutter’s Crabhouse
Cost: $125 per person
Cutters Crabhouse seafood restaurant is in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market. Cutter’s Crabhouse has a quarter-century long tradition of serving the freshest Northwest seafood including crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, halibut and more. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Elliot Bay waterfront while dining on the "perfect taste" of Seattle.
Registration fee includes a three-course meal, open bar and all taxes and gratuities.