Note: Conference/Expo Attire: Business - Annual Banquet Only (Thurs evening); Business Casual - all other events

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

COURSE 1 – Seakeeping (The course is equivalent to 7 PDH or 0.7 CEU)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Crystal Ballroom I (hotel)

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COURSE 2 – Ship Arrangements (The course is equivalent to 7 PDH or 0.7 CEU anticipated)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Crystal Ballroom II (hotel)

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COURSE 3 – Sailing Yacht Performance Analysis (The course is equivalent to 7 PDH or 0.7 CEU anticipated)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Crystal Ballroom IV (hotel)

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STUDENT SOCIAL & STUDENT CONGRESS DESIGN COMPETITION
“Design/Build/Measurements/Qualifications”
Palm A
1:00pm – 6:00pm

Student social - For a majority of students this will be their first chance to meet and network with other SNAME students. The student social is designed to break the ice and allow students to try out and hone their networking skills for the first time amongst their peers in a friendly and social environment.

Design competition - The creative minds found in SNAME Student Members are put to work at the Student Congress. Teams are designed to have students from all the different schools represented in each group. This is a great opportunity for students to get to work with other students from other schools in the SNAME community. The teams are faced with the challenge of designing and building a craft or system to complete a predetermined task. The students are limited to a specific set of requirements and materials which they must bring together in order to compete for a cash prize. This fun and energetic event usually draws the attention of many of the members and exhibitors alike and sparks discussions with the students and members.

Ticket: None Required
Conference registration badge required.

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Expo Hall D
6:00pm—8:00pm

Be sure to arrive for the first networking opportunity of the conference…….the eagerly anticipated President's Reception.

This year the event will be held in the Expo Hall and sponsored by Lloyd's Register Americas. Hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary cocktails will be provided and served throughout Expo Hall D. We hope you enjoy this wonderful opportunity to preview the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo exhibits while visiting with friends and colleagues and making new professional contacts.

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Grand Floridian Ballroom B
8:00am – 9:30am

President Robert E. Kramek will address the membership at 8:00 AM. Immediately following and, for your convenience, a special Cruise Ship Panel Discussion with notable participants will take place in this same room on “Challenges in the Cruise Ship Industry…Design, Construction, Safety and Operations”. We encourage all to remain for this important Panel.

Ticket: None required.
Conference registration badge required.

BUSINESS SESSION/PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Grand Floridian Ballroom B
9:30am – 10:30am

All members are asked to remain in Grand Floridian Ballroom B at the close of the Cruise Ship Panel Discussion to participate in the election of the SNAME President-Elect who will assume the role of President on January 1, 2009, and in the adoption of proposed amendments to the Bylaws. We are pleased to utilize this opportunity as well to highlight award winners of papers of excellence and fellow members for service and participation in Society activities. Please join us in congratulating all.

Ticket: None required.
Conference registration badge required.

STUDENT CONGRESS - SSC ELECTIONS/AWARDS/DESIGN COMPETITION
Palm A
9:45am– 1:00pm

The Student Steering Committee has gained recent momentum in the past few years, gaining respect from many SNAME members. During the course of the Student Congress, students will be given the opportunity to vote for the officers of the Student Steering Committee. These officers oversee the student events that will happen in the next year. These officers also work directly with headquarters to complete any student business at hand. Some of the recent accomplishments have been the nominations of students to various other committees, the student newsletter, the student online forum, and a position on the executive committee. The SSC is a great way for students to get involved nationally.

Throughout the year, students participate in design contests, both nationally and internationally. Awards are presented on Thursday morning to the recipients who attend the meeting.

Design competition - time will be dedicated for final touches on the designs.

Conference registration badge required.

EXPO GRAND OPENING and MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Expo Hall D
10:30am – 12:00noon

Don’t miss the opening of the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo, held in partnership with Maritime Reporter/Marine News. Walk the Expo floor while enjoying a light breakfast of coffee and pastry. Get a head start – it’s a great way to begin the day!

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

INNOVATION SESSIONS
Expo Hall D
11:00 am – 2:30pm

Building on the success of last year’s Innovation Sessions, SNAME is pleased to announce the return of this exciting program in 2007. In response to positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike, the Expo will once again feature presentations on new products and technologies in a special lecture-style area of the Expo Hall.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

STUDENT POSTER DISPLAY
Expo Hall D
12:00 Noon – 5:30pm

The student poster session is a great opportunity for students to showcase their hard work in the areas of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Many students are currently doing research and investigative studies on various topics in the industry. The poster display allows those individuals or groups of individuals to show other students, professors and industry professionals the results of their hard work. Some previous topic areas have included senior design projects, human powered submarine competitions, Lisnyk design competition, the International design competition series, along with undergraduate and graduate research. The poster session is not limited to student lead research but is open to any research or activity in which students participate. If you would like to participate or have your students participate please contact Lauren Daly for further information.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

STUDENT CONGRESS DESIGN COMPETITION (Judging)
LUNCH
Expo Hall D
1:00pm – 2:30pm

The judging of the design contest will take place in the expo hall at this time. After the judging is completed, the winning team will be announced and given their award.

Conference registration badge required.

LUNCH
Expo Hall D
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Don’t miss a single exhibitor – have lunch on the Expo floor. Stroll through the Expo, or take advantage of the café seating to meet with friends and colleagues over lunch at the Expo. Learn about new maritime products, services and technologies… exhibitors will be ready and waiting to provide the information you need!

STUDENT JOB FAIR
Palm A
3:00pm – 5:30pm

Many of the students are eager to use their skills outside of the classroom. The student job fair is designed to be an informal gathering of students and employers looking for the best rising stars that SNAME has to offer. Many employers are seeking students for full time new hire positions and intern/co-op positions. We encourage students to dust off there resume and bring extra copies to hand out to many different employers in the Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Engineering, and Offshore Technology sectors. If you are an employer and would like to participate in this event please contact Clark Maxwell.

Conference registration badge required.

BANQUET GENERAL RECEPTION
Crystal Atrium (in hotel)
6:00pm – 7:15pm (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 beautiful Ft. Lauderdale.

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

ANNUAL BANQUET
Sponsored by ABS, American Bureau of Shipping
Crystal Ballroom (hotel)
7:15pm – 10:00pm

Guest speaker - Vice Admiral Paul E. Sullivan, USN, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command

A native of Chatham, New Jersey, Vice Admiral Sullivan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.

Vice Admiral Sullivan served aboard USS DETECTOR (MSO 429) where he earned his Surface Warfare Qualification. After transferring to the Engineering Duty Officer Community, he served at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Sea Systems Command, Supervisor of Shipbuilding in Groton, Connecticut and served on the staff of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). During his engineering duty assignments, Vice Admiral Sullivan earned his Submarine Engineering Duty Officer Qualification.

Vice Admiral Sullivan holds dual degrees of Master of Science (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) and Ocean Engineer from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Vice Admiral Sullivan served as program manager of the SEAWOLF Class Submarine Program (PMS 350) and the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program (PMS 450). Upon selection to flag rank, Vice Admiral Sullivan served as Deputy Commander for Ship Design Integration and Engineering, Naval Sea Systems Command from 2001 to 2005.

Vice Admiral Sullivan became the 41st Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command in July 2005.

Students: Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the 2007 Student Program by ConocoPhillips, the Society is pleased to provide each student registrant with a ticket to the Annual Banquet. IMPORTANT: This is a ticketed event requiring a guarantee for food service. If you are unable to attend, please return your ticket to the On-Site Registration desk.

Friday, November 16th, 2007

EXPO OPEN - MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Expo Hall D
8:00am – 9:30am

Have a light breakfast of coffee and pastry in the Expo Hall. This is your first opportunity of the day to visit the 200 booths to see the latest maritime technology on display, and to receive exposure to the many maritime services and professionals gathered at the Expo.

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

STUDENT POSTER DISPLAY
Expo Hall D
8:00am - 1:30pm

The student posters remain on display today. Students will be available at this time to answer questions about their posters.

Conference or Expo badge required.

LUNCH
Expo Hall D
12:30noon – 1:30pm

Enjoy lunch while having one last walk through the Expo, or in the café seating area in the back of the Expo hall. Don’t miss a single booth!

INNOVATION SESSIONS
Expo Hall D
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Learn about the newest breakthroughs in technology and take this knowledge back to your job the very next day. The Innovation Sessions will feature presentations on new products and technologies in a special lecture-style area of the Expo Hall.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.