Automation Systems Security Workshop 2006 Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Marriott Houston Hobby Airport 9100 Gulf Freeway [map] Houston, TX 77017-7009

Unlike other cyber security workshops, this NPRA workshop will be tailored to the specific needs of the IT and Decision Support (DCS) personnel in the refining and petrochemical industries.

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

*Hear from Scott Borg, one of the foremost cyber security experts in the U.S. today
*Participate in hands-on exercises on dealing with cyber crises in your industry
*Learn what is needed to know to keep your cyber security programs current
*Find out the latest updates on cyber security standards and legislation
*Understand the importance of IT and DCS working together to provide your company with blanket cyber protection
*Participate in a question and answer forum with operating companies and vendors
*Network with your industry counterparts and vendors
*And more!

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual - shirts with collars; no ties, jeans, sneakers or shorts.

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 09/05/2006
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration Fee - Early	$200.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Registration Fee - Late	$250.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Non-Member Registration Fee - Early	$300.00	NonMember
Non-Member Registration Fee - Late	$350.00	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 registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

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: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member fees will be charged to your credit card.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations may be made on-line or submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to PA@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty.
Cancellations may be made by August 14, 2006 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between August 14 and 28, 2006 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after August 28, 2006. No telephone cancellations.

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.

General Hotel Information:

August 23 is the final cut-off date to reserve a room. Contact the hotel directly with changes or cancellations AFTER August 30, 2006.

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: September 11, 2006
Latest Checkout-out Date: September 13, 2006
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: August 23, 2006
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Houston Hobby Airport Marriott:
9100 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77017-7009



    Guest Room
    Rate: 119.00
    Deposit: 119.00