Special Events
(updated 8/19/04)

Wednesday, September 29th

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
International Ballroom East
6:00pm—9:30pm

Begin your SMTC&E experience with the President's Reception; it will set the scene for an enjoyable, productive conference. Enjoy delightful hors d'oeuvres and cocktails as you visit with old friends, make new business contacts, and make plans for the next several days. Honor the recipients of the Distinguished Service Awards, Certificates of Appreciation, 50-year Member Certificates, and Honorary Member Certificates, as they will be presented during the reception.

Attire: Business
Ticket: Required
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except One Day or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 85.00 per person

 

Thursday, September 30th

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
International Ballroom East
8:15am – 8:45am

Don't miss the Keynote Address, given by Michael W. Toner, Executive Vice President, Marine Systems Group, General Dynamics. Be there to hear his opinions on the state of the maritime industry, and the future of the maritime industry.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

AWARD PRESENTATIONS
International Ballroom East
8:45am – 9:10am

Immediately following the Keynote Address, important Society awards will be presented: The American Bureau of Shipping-Captain Joseph H. Linnard Prize, which honors the best paper contributed to the Conference, the Vice Admiral E.L. Cochrane Award, honoring the best paper published in Marine Technology, and Technical and Research Certificates of Recognition will be presented for outstanding service in the Society’s Technical and Research Program.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

BUSINESS SESSION and PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
International Ballroom East
9:10am – 9:30am

SNAME President Bruce S. Rosenblatt will address the membership during this event. All members are encouraged to attend the Business Session. The agenda will include adoption of proposed amendments to the Bylaws and other items of Society business. Attend and participate - have a voice in SNAME's future.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Expo Hall
9:30am – 10:30am

Join us at the opening of the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo, held in partnership with Maritime Reporter/Marine News. Be among the first to experience the 2004 Expo, while you enjoy a light breakfast of coffee and pastry. There are lots of booths to visit, so why not get a head start – it’s a great way to begin the day!

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

LUNCH
Expo Hall
12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch will be served in the Expo Hall, giving you the opportunity to continue your time on the Expo floor. Enjoy your lunch while you stroll through the Expo, and learn about the many new maritime products and services available. Exhibitors will be ready and waiting to answer your questions and to serve your needs.

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 30.00 per person

REFRESHMENT BREAK
Expo Hall
4:00pm – 4:30pm

Ready for that mid-afternoon break? Enjoy a cool beverage in the Expo Hall. Iced tea and lemonade will be available for you while you visit the exhibits.

Ticket: None required
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge

 

Friday, October 1st

MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Expo Hall
8:00am – 9:00am

Have a light breakfast of coffee and pastry in the Expo Hall. This is your first opportunity of the day to visit the 165 booths and see the latest maritime technology on display. You will receive exposure to the many maritime services and professionals gathered at the Expo.

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

LUNCH
Expo Hall
12:00noon – 1:30pm

Enjoy lunch while having one last walk through the Expo – make sure you see every single booth! It's a great place to do business.

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 30.00 per person

BANQUET GENERAL RECEPTION
Jefferson Room
6:00pm – 7:30pm (cash bar)

This reception has grown into a popular opportunity to again gather with your friends and network with colleagues prior to the Banquet. Last year’s reception was extremely well attended and very much enjoyed and we expect the same this year as we meet in our nation’s capital city.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

ANNUAL BANQUET
International Ballroom East
7:30pm – 10:00p

Join attendees of the SMTC&E and SPS and celebrate the closing of another successful conference. The Banquet features the presentation of the Society's most prestigious awards: The David W. Taylor Medal, awarded for "Notable Achievement in Naval Architecture and/or Marine Engineering," the Vice Admiral "Jerry" Land Medal, for "Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field," and the Davidson Medal, for "Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Ship Research".

For the first time, the William M. Kennedy Award for “Outstanding Service and Contribution in the Development of Systems and Planning Applying to Shipbuilding and Ship Repair,” and the Elmer L. Hann Award for “the best paper on ship production delivered at the Ship Production Symposium” will be presented at the Banquet.

Our Banquet Speaker, Mr. Stephen Payne, is Chief Naval Architect and head of Project Management for the design of Cunard's newest passenger liner, The Queen Mary 2. This is the world's largest passenger liner at 151,000 gross tons, built for the transatlantic liner trade. Hear some of Mr. Payne's interesting stories and anecdotes about the project.

Attire: Business
Ticket: Required.
Fee: $100.00
Seating: Open for individual attendees.
Reserved for tables of 10 or more