PDA - Educational Opportunities: 2009 Annual Conference

Educational Opportunities

PDA has assembled the finest Polyurea professionals to share their experiences and case studies to give you an edge in the industry. This meeting's educational program is packed with new tools, procedures and processes...a great way to expand your business.

If you are seeking high-level discussion on the most pressing and critical issues facing the coatings industry - you can't miss the 2009 Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is the only industry meeting dedicated entirely to Polyurea technology. Therefore, if you are currently involved in Polyurea or want to learn more about it, you must register today!

EDUCATIONAL COURSES:

► Introduction to Polyurea for the Applicator and Contractor
Tuesday, January 20, 8 a.m. - noon
One of our most popular courses designed specifically with the applicator and contractor in mind, this session will expand on topics of physical properties of polyurea, testing procedures, surface preparations, application procedures and techniques, and advances in and types of equipment.  (Optional Activity. Additional fee applies.)

► Surface Preparation Concrete Course
Wednesday, January 21, 8 a.m. - noon
Introduced three years ago through the PDA Conference, Surface Preparation Course provides state-of-the-art information and technology on the proper surface preparation of concrete to receive polyurea applications. It will be a must-see for applicators new to the industry or those fine-tuning their techniques.  (Optional Activity. Additional fee applies.)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:

• Keynote Address - How to Become More Profitable - Dr. Albert Bates, Profit Planning Group
• Safety First, Safety Always! - OSHA Representative
• The Ups and Downs of Coating an Amusement Park Ride - Lou Frank, CoatingsPro Magazine
• An Aliphatic Polyurea Case Study: Polyaspartic Coating Over Decorative Concrete at Ave Maria University - Steven Reinstadtler, BayerMaterialScience, LLC
• Polyurea in China - Weibo Huang, Qingdao Technological University
• New Aliphatic Curing Technology - William Broan and Peter Schreiber, Albemarle Corporation
• Chemistry for Contractors - Kelin Bower, Polyvers International
• Evaluation of Applied Film Thickness for Polyurea Thick-Film Elastomeric Coating/Lining Systems Over Concrete Substrates - Dudley Primeaux, PCS, CCI, Primeaux Associates LLC
• Contractor's Forum
• "PRIMERS" The Foundation of a Coatings System - David W. Preston, Advanced Resin Coatings, LLC
• Collecting on Accounts Receivable - Barbara Font, Profiles International, Inc.
• Concrete Surface Preparation, ICRI - Fred Goodwin, BASF Corporation
• A Comparison of Polyurea, Polyurethane, Hybrid Polyurethane-polyurea, and Epoxy Coatings and Sealants - Jay Johnston, BayerMaterialScience, LLC

FEES:  The registration cost of the conference is $449 for PDA Members and $625 for non-PDA Members. These rates are PDA's "EARLY BIRD" rates, which end December 19, 2008. There are additional costs for guest tickets, the Intro to Polyurea for the Applicator & Contractor course and the Surface Preparation Concrete course. Click here to view fees.

REGISTRATION:  There are two ways to register for this one of a kind educational conference.  Visit PDA's website for online registration. Or, download the registration form and fax to PDA headquarters at 816.472.7765.

EXHIBIT:  Market to a select, targeted audience!  Don't miss your opportunity to participate in one of the most valuable industry events of the year, sign up to become an exhibitor or sponsor today.  Exhibitor Floor Plan and Sponsorship List    *Click here to register!

HotelInformation:
    EmbassySuites Albuquerque
    1000 WoodwardPlace NE
    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
   Phone: 505.245.7100
   Fax: 505.247.1083
    www.embassysuitesalbuquerque.com

PDA has negotiated a rate of $149.00 for single and $159.00 for double occupancy per night. These rates are applicablefrom January 19-23, 2009. We are only guaranteed these ratesuntil December 19, 2008. While rooms are always subject to availability, after this date,the hotel will release available PDA rooms to the general public at higherrates. Be sure to reference 'Polyurea Development Association' when making yourreservation.  Please contact the hoteldirectly to make your reservations today!

AIRPORT:  Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)

Contact PDA Headquarters with questions at 816.221.0777 or casey@robstan.com.