Welcome to Charlotte!

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(2010), "Welcome to Charlotte!", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 57 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2010.12857bac.003

Welcome to Charlotte!

Article Type: Conferences, training and publications From: Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Volume 57, Issue 2

From Monday, April 12, until Wednesday, April 14, 2010, the American Coatings Conference will once again provide the perfect forum for the exchange of information and views from high-level scientific experts. Together with the American Coatings Show, which will take place from Tuesday, April 13, until Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, this will become the top event of the American coatings industry in 2010.

“Science today – coatings tomorrow,” “Radiation curing,” “Measuring and testing,” “Wood coatings,” “Protective coatings,” “Architectural coatings,” “Functional coatings and functional materials,” “Waterborne coatings,” “Smart coatings,” “Novel materials,” “Biobased coatings,” “Nanotechnology,” “Polyurethanes,” and “Automotive coatings” – these are the special topics of the American Coatings Conference 2010.

Almost 100 lectures distributed between 16 special sessions – including the Mattiello Memorial Lecture, one interactive poster session, seven pre-conference tutorials, as well as the presentation of the American Coatings Award and the Roon Award, promise a unique exchange between the experts from the areas of industry, research and teaching – and offer plenty of opportunity for networking. The detailed conference program can be downloaded at: www.american-coatings-show.com/conference. Sandra Werner at Vincentz Network will also be delighted to answer your questions on the conference at: conference@ american-coatings.com

The organizers of the conference program highly recommend early registration in advance for the American Coatings Conference. The link on the ACS web site takes you directly to the conference information and enables you to book your participation in the conference program. Services for conference participants cover the comprehensive sessions and tutorials, refreshments and snacks during coffee and lunch breaks, admission to the After Work Party and also a three-day ticket for visiting the trade show.

How to get to Charlotte …

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) connects the Carolinas to the rest of the world with more daily flights per capita than any other airport in the nation. The airport offers non-stop service to over 120 destinations worldwide via more than 600 daily flights – see: www.charlotteairport.com. Charlotte offers car drivers convenient access to the Queen City by way of its highly efficient and growing interstate highway system: I-77 and I-85 connect Charlotte to cities in the Northeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Convenient I-40, less than 1 h north, provides an important east/west link with coast-to-coast access. Charlotte Area Transit System CATS operates country-wide bus line routes and transports, with most operating from the early morning until late night, seven days a week. In addition, the Historic Charlotte Trolley, the Gold Rush rubber-wheeled trolley service, provides free fares on routes in Center City. These minibuses resemble historic streetcars.

… finding accommodations …

Charlotte’s skyline is ever changing, but finding comfortable accommodations gets easier by the day. The Visit Charlotte Housing Bureau is exclusively handling all accommodations for exhibitors and visitors of the American Coatings Show 2010. Shuttle Service will be provided on all days of the event. Only registered visitors are eligible to make room reservations in one of the convention hotels for ACS 2010. To receive the official ACS hotel rates, you must book your reservation through the ACS Housing Bureau. More information on housing/reservation at the ACS web site or directly from Visit Charlotte Housing Bureau. Fax: +1 (704) 347-1158 or e-mail: acs@visitcharlotte.com

… and have a good time

After a long day of sessions, conference attendees can be sure to find attractive locations to unwind. With a great variety of restaurants, at many different price points to choose from, Charlotte has many great locations for you to explore. Charlotte restaurants range from do not miss hole-in-the-wall joints with fried pickles you will never forget, to French-inspired fine dining with panoramic views of the city below, or “farm-to-fork” fare that is fresher than you can imagine: Charlotte’s culinary treasures wait for you. As hot new developments continue to make waves, more Charlotte nightlife options are ready to roll out the red carpet for the Queen City visitor. From mellow jazz clubs to salsa dancing lessons, and major musical acts to low-key brew pubs, Charlotte’s nightlife aims to please. Get more information at: www.charlottesgotalot.com