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When:
Tuesday November 13, 2018
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Thursday November 15, 2018
Where:
ACE Hotel New Orleans
Central Business District
600 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 941-9191
Driving Directions
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: View PDF
The Board of the Gulf Coast Chapter of WEDA invites you to submit an abstract for a technical presentation at our Fall 2018 conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Presentations on all aspects of dredging and disposal are welcome, but we are looking to showcase dredging’s impacts on coastal restoration, economics, and national security. All abstracts should be sent to Jeff Corbino at jeffrey.m.corbino@usace.army.mil.
Abstracts are due by August 31, 2018.
LOCATION:
The ACE Hotel sits comfortably on the corner of Carondelet and Lafayette Streets in the Warehouse District of the best city on Earth! Just a few short blocks from the famous French Quarter District, the hotel is approximately 30 minutes driving time from the New Orleans Armstrong International (MSY) Airport.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Western Dredging Association is conducting its annual meeting on November 14-15, 2018 at the ACE Hotel New Orleans. The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of information of interest to the dredging industry and its associates. Representatives from all areas of the industry, including regulatory, resource agencies, contracting, and manufacturing, will attend to discuss dredging economics, benefits, technologies and current issues.
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GENERAL SCHEDULE:
- November 13th
- Golf Tournament - details will be posted soon
- Early Registration at The ACE Hotel from 5:30 – 7:00pm
- Welcoming Cocktail Party at The ACE Hotel from 6:00 – 8:00pm with light hors d’oeuvres and open bar
- November 14th
- Registration opens at The ACE Hotel at 7:30am
- 8:30am – Conference Opening
- 12:00pm – S.A.M.E. Luncheon
- 6:00 to 9:00pm – The Big Event at The WWII Museum https://www.nationalww2mu-seum.org/
- November 15th
- Registration opens at The ACE Hotel at 7:30am
- 8:30am – Conference Start
- 12:00pm – End of Conference
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Book your reservations prior to October 22, 2018 for the special WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter group rate. We have managed to secure the prevailing GSA Government rate of $148* for all attendees! You can either make your reservations by calling 504.941.9191 or online using the link below. Please mention or enter group code: 1811WESTDRED
* plus taxes, service charges, housekeeping and gratuity
REGISTRATION:
WEDA or SAME Members: $200
Non-Member: $250
USACE: $150
S.A.M.E. Luncheon Only: $30
If you have any questions, please contact any of the Gulf Coast Chapter Board Members listed on this page. On behalf of the Gulf Coast Chapter Board, we look forward to seeing you in New Orleans this November!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: View tiers & benefits
If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor or have any questions, please contact Allen Dupont at Allen.Dupont@gmail.com.
EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES:
3' x 6' spaces are available for $300 and all exhibitors must also register for the conference.
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