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Back by popular demand, it's the 13th Annual PACA International Conference live from the Big Apple! New York City's world-famous Financial District, which houses many of the nation's major financial institutions, will serve as the backdrop for this year's Conference. The atmosphere is sure to foster business innovation and collaboration. Mark your calendars for an event you cannot afford to miss. Networking opportunities will abound from the moment you arrive, complemented by informational sessions each day. Our program includes the popular art buyers' panel, a discussion on distributor relations, and current technological trends. A closing party on October 26th at the World Financial Center's The Grill Room rounds out a memorable weekend. This celebrated restaurant overlooks the Hudson River and combines fine dining with a casual atmosphere. It is the place for any food connoisseur and another reason to come take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Stock Industry professionals attend the PACA International Conference to meet their peers and build relationships. They are constantly looking for new ideas and new products to help grow their business. You can take full advantage of this opportunity by reserving a table in this year's PACA Marketing Hub. This is a great opportunity for you to schedule individual meetings with conference participants.
What's the best way to promote your company to the top of the list at the PACA 2008 International Conference? Sponsorships! By popular request we've added more opportunities for you to highlight your business.
This year conference sessions can be sponsored and will include Visual Session Starters/Photomercials. Start each session with a slide show presentation to promote your company until the session starts. One title slide and at least 20 beautiful images in a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation will entertain the waiting audience. Also new are meal sponsorships that include the distribution of your promotional piece during the meal.
PhotoPlus and Picturehouse
Make the most of your travel budget by attending additional photo industry events while in New York. Just prior to PACA's International Conference, PDN PhotoPlus will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 23-25. This is one of the premier events for innovative imaging solutions and photographic education. Immediately following PACA's Conference is Picturehouse, where buyers and sellers come together for one of the biggest gatherings in the industry. This year, it takes place at The Altman Building on October 29 from 11 a.m-8 p.m. Register online at www.picturehouse-us.com/newyork. PACA members and Chicago exhibitors will receive a special 10% discount—as well as access to a variety of Marketing Opportunities and Sponsorship packages.
Entertainment and Nightlife
New York's Financial District offers plenty of sightseeing, entertainment, and nightlife options. Some of the many attractions include a free walking tour of Wall Street, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and the Statue of Liberty National Monument. For those with a passion for shopping, you can checkout shops such as J. Crew, Ann Taylor, Century 21, Strand Brookstone, J & R Music, and Computer World, to name a few. Another popular attraction is the World Financial Center. Located in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park City on the Hudson River, the World Financial Center is a unique focal point for private and public enterprises.
The New York Marriott Downtown
The New York Marriott Downtown is located just four blocks from Wall Street in the heart of New York's historic Financial District. Enjoy comfortable guest rooms and suites accented with European art and equipped with high speed internet. For your convenience, wireless connections are available elsewhere in the hotel. Relax and unwind at the health club, indoor pool, and sauna. Enjoy a leisurely dinner at the acclaimed Roy's New York Restaurant offering legendary Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Sip a few cocktails at 85 West, a stylish bar to meet, greet and unwind. With conference rates available three days before and after the event, you can come early and stay late.
PACA has negotiated a great discount room rate for conference attendees of just $289 per night. The reduced rates apply to stays between October 21 and October 30 (based on availability). The number of rooms available for the pre and post nights are limited and reservations for those nights need to be made by August 31, 2008. Reservations for the conference nights (October 23-26) must be made by October 2, 2008 in order to receive the special PACA rate. Attendees are encouraged to make their hotel reservations as early as possible to secure lodging at a reduced rate.
Use the interactive map on the right to get directions and see the lay of the land around the conference site.
Printable hotel fact sheet
For more information contact Cathy Aron, PACA Executive Director
at +1 714/815-8427 or
execdirector@pacaoffice.org. Be sure to check out the website
regularly for early bird incentives. |