2012 Final Program - Pittcon

PITTCON 2012 GENERAL INFORMATION
ABSTRACT CDs
Abstract CDS are available at various locations including
the Pittcon Information Booths and near the Program
office, Room 208AB.
ACCREDITATION
Industrial Hygienist Attendance Credit
The American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH)
awards 1/2 point for each 1/2-day attendance at Pittcon.
APPLE/SOUVENIR BOOTHS
Complimentary apples and your 2012 souvenir bag are
available on the exposition floor in the two
Apple/Souvenir Booths, #728 and #4059.
BUSINESS CENTER
FedEx Office Business Center : Open 8-5pm Mon-Sun
With a location conveniently located in the convention
centers Central Lobby “C” Area. The FedEx Office offers
virtually everything to meet your event needs.
(407) 363-2831 • usa3996@fedex.com
• Onsite Packaging Receiving, Shipping and Storage
• Full Service BW and Color Copies
• Posters, Signs and Banners
• Wheelchair and Scooter Rental
• Office Equipment Rental
• Retail Office Supplies
Label your packages as follows:
Your Name
c/o FedEx Office Business Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Show Name / Hall / Date / Time
CHILDREN ON THE EXPOSITION FLOOR
The nature and amount of equipment on display makes
the exposition floor potentially dangerous for children.
We encourage you to utilize the services of Camp Pittcon.
If you feel that you must have your child on the
exposition floor with you, please follow these guidelines:
1 All children under the age of 16 must register in the
Registration Office, receive and display a badge and be
accompanied on the exposition floor by a registered
adult. No one under the age of 16 is permitted on the
exposition floor during set-up and tear-down.
2 No strollers, backpacks, carriages, or similar devices
for transporting children are permitted on the
exposition floor.
3 Show Management or Security will remove any child
from the exposition floor who exhibits disruptive or
dangerous behavior. The child’s adult companion will
also be asked to leave.
COAT AND BAGGAGE CHECK
Location 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A/B Lobby on level 1
Monday through Thursday . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Lobby on Level 2
Wednesday and Thursday . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITOR-DISTRIBUTOR NETWORKING
Exhibitor-Distributor Networking is a business to business
networking service that connects exhibitors and
distributors who might not otherwise have the
opportunity to meet and develop a business relationship.
This online service will help facilitate the exhibitors
seeking distributors and distributors searching for
products to distribute, obtain licensing agreements, or act
as a sales representative to exhibiting companies.
EXPOSITION HOURS
Pittcon 2012 Expo Hours:
Monday, March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
In the event of an emergency call 911, then if a second
caller is available, call OCCC security at 407-685-1119.
Any house phone may also be used to contact OCCC
security by dialing the posted number—5-1119.
(Being familiar with the location of house phones in
your area is recommended.)
FIRST AID STATION
The first aid station is located in Med Room #3 which in
the West C Lobby on Level 2.
The phone number is: (407)685-9808
The hours of operation are:
March 7 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
March 12 - 14 & March 16 . . . . . 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
FOOD SERVICE
Full service bars, cafes and restaurants are located
throughout the Orange County Convention Center.
INFORMATION BOOTHS
There are two information booths with the following
locations:
• Level 1, West A/B south lobby
• Level 2, right side of Hall C lobby
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR SERVICE
An International Visitor Service is located in room
W205A. Multilingual interpreters and Pittcon staff can
assist international guests with any aspect of their
attendance at Pittcon. A new feature for this year is the
International Connection, an online service that
connects conferees from the same or other countries
around the world.
Hours of Operation
Saturday, March 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 12. . . . . . . . Mixer starting at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14 . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
EMAIL /INTERNET/WI FI ACCESS
Pittcon 2012 is providing complimentary wireless
internet access throughout all public areas of the Orange
County Convention Center. This service is intended for all
conferees and exhibitors to have internet connectivity
for email and web access from their portable PC or web
enabled device.
Two Internet Cafés, located in booths 638 and 4017, will
be provided on the exhibit floor. Computers with
internet connectivity will be available for email and web
access for all registered conferees and exhibitors with a
10 minute time limit per use. The Internet Cafés will be
available during published show hours only.
Internet Cafes sponsored by:
Booth #2259
EPOSTERS
This year, we are pleased to offer inaugural electronic
poster (or ePoster) as part of the program presentation
by invitation only. An ePoster is a multimedia version of
the results presented on a large monitor that enables
the presenter to utilize video and graphics for more
effective information communication than with a
regular, static poster. Please visit the ePoster
presentation at the end of the red and blue poster areas.
PITTCON 2012 RELAXATION STATION
Sponsored by:
Visit Shimadzu booth #1806 to pick up your coupon for a
FREE stress relieving, upper body or mini hand massage
at the Pittcon 2012 Massage Station located in the lobby
outside the exposition hall.
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