2006 International Lubricants & Waxes MeetingThursday, November 9 - Friday, November 10, 2006 InterContinental Hotel 2222 West Loop South [map] Houston, TX 77027-3502 |
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General sessions provide technical experts and marketing representatives a chance to discuss the latest developments in lubricants, fuels and waxes. Attendees gain excellent networking opportunities and receive copies of the presentations.
Related Files:
| Advance Program |
| 2005 Attendee List |
Who Should Attend:
Lubricants marketers, importers, base oil producers, sales representatives, refining and research engineers, and additive suppliers should attend.Meeting Attire:
Business Casual (no tie - jacket optional)
Registration Fees:These fees are available through 11/01/2006 |
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| Name | Price | Available To |
| Member Registration - Early | $300.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member |
| Member Registration - Late | $400.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member |
| Non-Member Registration - Early | $595.00 |
NonMember |
| Non-Member Registration - Late | $695.00 |
NonMember |
| Spouse Fee | $50.00 | |
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Special Events |
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| Name | Price | Available To |
| Networking Breakfast | ||
| Fee for Networking Breakfast (early-bird) | $25.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member NonMember |
| Fee for Networking Breakfast | $25.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member NonMember |
Cancellation and Other Policies:
By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on fees, registration, spouse/guest registration, and cancellations.REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.
FEE POLICY: Registration fees will be assessed in accordance with membership information currently on file with NPRA. If you have improperly indicated fees to be charged, the correct fees will be charged to your credit card.
SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is NOT in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest registration category.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations may be made on-line, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to LW@npra.org. No cancellations will be taken over the phone. Cancellations may be made by October 4, 2006 with no penalty. Cancellations done on-line or written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between October 5 and October 25, 2006 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after October 25, 2006. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty.
TICKET REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be made on tickets purchased if request is received in writing by October 25, 2006. No refunds after October 25.
ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:
* Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;
* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;
* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;
* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;
* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;
* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.
Is Media Allowed?
YesHousing
Earliest Check-in Date: November 5, 2006Latest Checkout-out Date: November 11, 2006
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: October 5, 2006
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)
Royal Sonesta Hotel:
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-3502
Guest Room
Rate: $149.00 Single/Double Occupancy
Deposit: $149.00
Travel Information:
AVIS is the official rental car agency for the International Lubricants & Waxes Meeting. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B7613999 to receive discounted rates.Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:
Contact Lynne Schoenbeck at LSchoenbeck@npra.org or call 202-457-0480 for sponsorship information.Thank you to our 2006 Sponsors:
Opening Reception:
YUBASE