14-16 October 2008 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - David L. Lawrence Convention Center

SHOW HOURS & PROGRAM Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Details to be announced.

ENTRANCE FEES & VISITOR REGISTRATION One price fits all! The regular entrance fee will be determined soon. This fee includes: - Access to the exhibition on all 3 days - Admission to all conference sessions on each day - Participation in all networking events with food & beverages - Exhibitor catalog Online registration at a reduced rate will again be available here!

THE CONVENTION CENTER The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a significant symbol of the "new" Pittsburgh Region and has become the cornerstone of the transformation. This innovative structure connects the urban city to the waterfront overlooking the Allegheny River. The Center has been certified with a Gold LEED rating by the U.S. Green Building Council the first "green" convention center and world’s largest "green" building. The Center capitalized on its environmentally smart structure by utilizing natural daylight and natural ventilation to light and heat the building, and incorporating a water reclamation system which reduces potable water use. The "energy from biomass and waste" technology exhibition and all conference sessions are held in Exhibit Hall A of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

DIRECTIONS The Pittsburgh International Airport was ranked best airport in the U.S. by JD Power & Associates. It has also been ranked number one by Travelocity.com for the shortest wait at security checkpoints and the shortest wait in check-in lines. Coming from the airport: PA -60 S to US-30 E becomes I-279 N through the Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention/ Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center on right. (Driving time: 20 min.) By car: for detailed directions visit www.pittsburghcc.com/html/direction.htm

THE HOTEL In the center of the business and cultural district, guests at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh have easy access to a variety of local attractions. Connected by a skywalk to the new David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the Westin is ideally situated for the business traveler. All meeting rooms have High Speed Internet Access, and the hotel offers a self-service Business Center so guests can take care of any last-minute details. The hotel also houses Pittsburgh’s premier seafood restaurant, The Original Fish Market.