PaperCon '08 - TAPPI/PIMA/Coating Conference
Product code: 08PM
Date: 5/4/2008 to 5/7/2008
Venue: Sheraton Dallas (formerly Adams Mark Dallas)
Location: Dallas, TX
Contact: memberconnection@tappi.org
800.332.8686 (US); 800.446.9431 (Canada); +1.770.446.1400 (worldwide)
Fax: +1.770.209.7206
Thank you for attending PaperCon '08. To revisit the event, see below. Make plans now to attend PaperCon '09 in St. Louis, Missouri.
For Technical Program: Contact Scott Springmier.
Paper Mills -send an unlimited number of attendees for just $2250!
PIMA Member? Please download the registration form or call 1-800-332-8686.
Save money – register by April 11, 2008!

Registered attendees can network through EventMingle, sponsored by Metso.
Visit the EventMingle's PaperCon website.
View the complete Conference Brochure.
For the first time, three conferences join forces - PIMA International Leadership, TAPPI Papermakers and TAPPI Coating & Graphic Arts - creating an unparalleled learning and networking opportunity you can’t afford to miss.
PaperCon ’08 will focus on Sustainable Profits and Performance for the pulp, paper and board industry. The PIMA program provides the latest strategic thinking and management practices delivered by leading paper industry experts. TAPPI’s technical program provides peer-reviewed papers covering the most recent advances in papermaking and coating, and how they will improve operations. The technical program also provides panel discussions and case histories for a more practical insight. All sessions are open to all attendees, allowing you to choose for yourself the topics most applicable to you and your company.
PaperCon ’08 will include a Trade Exhibit and New Technology Showcase – highlighting the newest vendor innovations. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, allowing companies to support the industry’s drive for Sustainable Profits and Performance. TAPPI and PIMA will work with sponsors to help them achieve their goals, be they large or small.
For more information about the conference, contact TAPPI Member Services at 1.800.332.8686 (U.S.), 1 800 446-9431 (Canada), or +1.770.446.1400 (International).
Technical Program
View the technical program.
Sponsorship and Trade Fair
View trade fair/sponsorship prospectus. View trade fair information.
Measuring and Reporting Show Results
Enjoy a day of golf before PaperCon at the Golf Outing at Bear Creek Golf Course.
4th Annual Runnability Fun Run/Walk
A 5K run and 2 mile walk will be held on Weds. May 7 at 6:00 am to benefit the TAPPI Process & Product Quality Division Scholarship Fund. View registration form. Your company can sponsor the run for only 500 USD, more details here.
Spouse/Guest Program Information
Hotel Information
Sheraton Dallas (formerly Adams Mark Dallas)
400 N. Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201
888.627.8191 or 866.716.8134
Outside the U.S. +1.214.922.8000
www.sheraton.com
$154 one person/room or two people/room; 15% sales tax
Hotel cut-off is Friday, April 11, 2008
Cancellation Policy:
Please note: There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after Friday, April 4 but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the conference Mon., April 28. Understandably, after this time, no refunds can be issued. Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.
Refund:
50% - Cancellations received after Fri., April 4 and no later than Mon., April 28.
NO REFUND- Cancellations received after April 28.
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Official Airline
Delta is the official airline for all TAPPI events.
Fly DELTA AIR LINES, an official airline of TAPPI in 2007/2008 and enjoy exclusive discounts! Discounts vary depending on the cabin and available airfare level. Avoid airline or agency booking fees, skip lines at the airport by issuing your own boarding pass at home and manage your flight itinerary.
To Make your Delta Air Lines Travel Reservations:
- Click on the Delta Air Lines logo above
- This will bring you to the Delta Air Lines website – where you can make your reservations and have your tickets issued
- The applicable discount will automatically apply and the total airfare noted included all taxes and fees – convenient, fast and NO MEETING CODE NEEDED.
NOTE: If you go to the www.delta.com website directly you will *not* get a discount.
Avis offers special discounts off regular rates for participants. To reserve your car, call 1.800.831.8000 and refer to the code AWD: #U226600.
Save $5 a day up to $25 off your rental car. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after the event dates. Make your reservations on-line using your CDP# 1752380 and Promotional Code# 105825. Or call 1.800.654.2210 in the U.S.


















