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38th Annual IMATA Conference
BOSTON, MA
3 - 8 December 2010
Hotel Reservations and Information | Roommate Finding Service
Conference Registration | Pre & Post Conference Seminars
Abstract Submissions | Opening Video Submissions
Event Schedule | Weather and Travel Information
Awards Information | Join the Judging Team
Sponsorship and Exhibiting | Pre Conference Trip to Mystic
***Please note this year’s conference has an atypical schedule and runs Friday through Wednesday (NOT Sun-Fri).***
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – WE'RE HEADED TO BEAN TOWN!
Get ready for lobstah, chowdah, pawsative reenfawcement, and a wicked good time. This year we are heading to historic, downtown Boston for the 38th Annual IMATA Conference! We are now in our final days leading to the August 31st pre-registration deadline. Register now to take advantage of pre-registration savings, and don't forget to book your room at our conference site, The Seaport Hotel.
Our host, the New England Aquarium (NEA), is busy preparing for a fun and memorable meeting. They will host an afternoon at NEA to allow attendees to view their exhibits and displays, attend private fur seal training sessions, and view a private screening of a 3D film at their IMAX Theater!
This year we are also excited to bring back LIVE REMOTE TRAINING SESSIONS! We will travel to Ocean Park, Hong Kong, Alaska Sea Life Center, and Sea World San Diego via live internet video connections. Conference attendees will have the change to ask the trainers questions as they work with their animals. Don't miss this unique opportunity.
In early September, a special edition of IMATA TV will be hosted to answer any questions members may have about this year's meeting. We will send out an email announcement once the date and time for the webcast is set. In the meantime, feel free to contact me at FirstVP@imata.org if you have any questions.
Lastly, after reviewing member feedback from last year's meeting, we've found several attendees would like to see more time to seek help with resume review. In addition to the regular scheduled resume review during Career Night on Saturday, December 4th, we will have some members of the IMATA resume review team available during the first day of registration (Friday, December 3rd).
Whether you are a veteran in the field, a trainer with years of experience, or a new kid on the block (NKOTB are from Boston!), this year's conference has something for you. Please continue to stay tuned here and on Facebook for ongoing updates. We'll see ya in Bawstin!
***Please note this year’s conference has an atypical schedule and runs Friday through Wednesday (NOT Sun-Fri).***
HOST FACILITY
New England Aquarium: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Located on the harbor front, the New England Aquarium is walking distance from our hotel. It is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and is home to numerous aquatic species. Most recently the Aquarium celebrated the opening of the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center and Harborwalk. For more information visit New England Aquarium’s web site at www.neaq.org.
Free Trip Drawing
Pre-register for the full conference and reserve your room at the Seaport Hotel to become eligible for the free trip drawing. Each conference attendee that pre-registers by 31 August 2010 will get their name entered in the drawing for $1,000 USD. For each abstract submitted for a formal paper or poster presentation for the 2010 conference by a pre-registered delegate staying at the Seaport Hotel and received no later that 31 August 2010, one name will be entered in the drawing as well. Current IMATA officers and chairpersons are not eligible to enter the drawing. No person's name will be entered more than twice. The drawing will be held at the conference during the business meeting. To win you must be in attendance. So remember to register by 31 August 2010, and you may be the lucky winner.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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