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Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
How do I register for The Third GPCA Forum?
Do I have to register in advance or can I register on-site?
What are the registration fee?
What are accepted forms of payment for registration?
I need a paid receipt for my payment?
I need an invoice to process my bank transfer or check payment?
How do I know if my registration was submitted, will I receive a confirmation?
How do I make modification to my registration badge?
Can I attend only one of the days of The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Is there a registration deadline?
What is included in my registration fee?
What is ForumNet?
How do I access ForumNet?
Where do I find my username and password to access ForumNet?
What are breakout sessions and do I have to register for them?
When will registration check-in open / on-site registration open?
How do I check-in for registration?
What do I need to present at the registration counter to receive my materials on site?
If I am unable to attend, what is the cancellation policy?
If I am unable to attend, can another person go in my place?
Do I have to make my own hotel reservation?
Is there a special hotel rate for The Third Annual GPCA attendees and what is the hotel rate?
Do I need a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
How do I obtain a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
GPCA INFORMATION
What is Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)?
How do I find out if my company is a GPCA Member?
How do I become a member of GPCA?
PROGRAM and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
When will The Third Annual GPCA Forum program be available?
Do I need to pre-register to attend the optional breakout session?
How can I obtain a copy of the conference proceedings?
Can conference proceedings be purchased?
SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR QUESTIONS
Who are the sponsors/exhibitors for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
What are the sponsorship/exhibitor packages available for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
How do I become a sponsor/exhibitor for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
Is reserved seating available at The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Who can I call if I have questions regarding the GPCA Forum?
What is The Third Annual GPCA Forum dress attire?
Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor/tourism information?
How do I register for The Third GPCA Forum?
Via on-line:Third Annual GPCA Registration Link
By phone: +1-212-621-4978 (Monday-Friday/Eastern Time 9:00am – 5:00pm)
By fax: Download the registration form and fax to +1-212-621-4970.
Do I have to register in advance or can I register on-site?
We recommend that you register in advance, which guarantees, you have a printed badge, conference materials and seating available upon your on-site registration check-in.
However, on-site registration is accepted and registration payment must be paid in full at time of registering.
What are the registration fees?
Early Bird Rate
GPCA Members $750.00 USD
Non-GPCA Members $1,500.00 USD
Full Rate
GPCA Members $830.00 USD
Non-GPCA Members $1,700.00 USD
What are accepted forms of payment for registration?
Accepted forms of payment in USD are Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express) /
Bank Transfer and Company Check.
IMPORTANT: When making registration payment via check or bank transfer, please include your given and family name and indicate The Third Annual GPCA Forum to ensure your payment is applied to the correct account.
Payment via check, (make check payable to “Chemical Week” and mail to:
Chemical Week
Attention: Conference Department
110 William Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038 USA
Bank Transfers (add an additional $25.00 USD to your registration fee to cover bank wire fees):
Send payment to: Wachovia Bank (AKA – First Union)
Bank Address: WACHOVIA BANK
1970 Chain Bridge Road
Mclean, VA 22102
ABA: 055003201
Pay to: Access Intelligence, LLC
Account #: 2044002897673
Swift Code: PNBPUS33
Attention: Accounts Receivable Dept.
I need a paid receipt for my payment?
The confirmation sent by Chemical Week via e-mail serves as confirmation and a receipt as it specifies the date and the amount of payment made.
If you need additional information please contact Chemical Week customer care service at events@chemweek.com to request a paid receipt.
I need an invoice to process my bank transfer or check payment?
Please contact Chemical Week customer care service at events@chemweek.com to request an invoice.
How do I know if my registration was submitted, will I receive a confirmation?
You will receive confirmation via e-mail to the e-mail address provided to us when you registered.
If you have not received confirmation within 2 business days, please contact Chemical Week’s customer care service at events@chemweek.com
How do I make modification to my registration badge?
Please click onto the following link: Third Annual GPCA Registration Modification Link and input your confirmation number that was sent to you via e-mail to the e-mail address provided to us when you registered.
Can I attend only one of the days of The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Yes, however the registration fee will be the same as the total meeting price.
Is there a registration deadline?
On-line registration will close at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, November 30th, 2008.
After November 30th, you can register at The Third Annual GPCA Forum registration on-site counters on Tuesday, December 2nd between 2:00pm and 8:00pm.
However, we strongly recommend that you pre-register before November 30th to ensure your conference materials and seating.
What is included in my registration fee?
Your registration fee includes the following:
- Conference Badge – which allows entrance into conference sessions, exhibits, internet café, refreshment breaks, and lunches
- A conference delegate bag designed to hold your conference materials
- CD-ROM with speaker presentations (not all presentations will be available, only the ones submitted by speakers in advance)
- Conference Materials (Program, speaker profiles)
- Access to the Networking Facilitation Tool
What is ForumNet?
ForumNet is a networking facilitation tool for executives who have registered to attend the Third Annual GPCA Forum. As a participant in the Forum you can use this channel to begin your networking early. You can view the names of the delegates already registered to attend the Forum, make contact via email to exchange ideas and arrange a meeting, post your V Card, and more. In order to have access to the full array of benefits offered by ForumNet, you must be a registrant of the Third Annual GPCA Forum.
How do I access ForumNet?
Click here to access ForumNet or you can also access ForumNet via the ForumNet link on the GPCA microsite on either the Chemical Week or GPCA website.
Where do I find my username and password to access ForumNet?
You will receive your username and password in your confirmation email when you register for the Third Annual GPCA Forum.
What are breakout sessions and do I have to register for them?
Breakout sessions are optional sessions that are expected to have high attendance.
Due to limited seating, we recommend that if you are interested in attending one of the two breakout sessions, you indicate this during your initial registration process. If you select an optional breakout session, upon registration check-in, you will receive your pass with your conference badge.
The following are optional breakout sessions (LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Special Session on Human Resources (3:00pm – 5:00pm) (Max capacity – 180)
Special Session on Logistics (3:00pm – 5:00pm) (Max capacity – 180)
When will registration check-in open / on-site registration open?
Registration check-in and on-site registration will be open from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, 2nd December, 2008. Registrations will reopen at 8:00 am on 3rd and 4th December, 2008.
How do I check-in for registration?
Conference badge and materials will be waiting for you at the registration check-in counters located at the Atlantis Conference Centre Pre-function area at the Atlantis, The Palm. If you are registering for the first time on-site please proceeded to the on-site registration counter.
What do I need to present at the registration counter to receive my materials on site?
For security reasons, please provide your confirmation letter along with a business card or photo ID in order to receive your conference badge, materials and gain access to the forum.
If I am unable to attend, what is the cancellation policy?
Chemical Week’s cancellation policy requires that you send your cancellation request in writing 45 days prior to December 2nd to Chemical Week’s customer care service at events@chemweek.com in order to be eligible for a refund. A 15% cancellation fee will be deducted from the registration fee.
Cancellations received less than 45 days from the start of the conference (December 2nd) will be issued a letter of credit to be used at a future Chemical Week conference. This credit is valid for up to one year from the date of issuance.
If I am unable to attend, can another person go in my place?
Chemical Week and GPCA encourage you to send someone in your place. To do so, please contact Chemical Week’s customer care service at events@chemweek.com for further assistance.
HOTEL and VISA INFORMATION
Where is The Third Annual GPCA Forum being held?
The official venue for The Third Annual GPCA Forum is:
The Atlantis, The Palm
(Located in Palm Jumeirah)
PO Box 211222,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: (+971-4) 426-1000
Website: www.atlantisthepalm.com
Do I have to make my own hotel reservation?
Yes. Chemical Week and GPCA have worked with the Atlantis hotel on a special group discount rate to be offered to The Third Annual GPCA Forum delegates.
You must pre-register for the conference first and then we will send you information on how to obtain the hotel reservation form that you will need to fill out to receive the special discount rate.
Is there a special hotel rate for The Third Annual GPCA attendees and what is the hotel rate?
The special group discount rate:
Deluxe / Atlantis – AED 1650 ++ per person, per night
The room rate are quoted on a per room per night basis and are subject to 10% service charge and an Authority fee which is currently 10% but may be subject to change. The Deluxe/Atlantis room do not include breakfast. Buffet breakfast is available in the Buffet East or Buffet West restaurant at AED 125 per person per day.
Rooms are allocated on the day of arrival and may include a combination of king and twin bedded rooms.
Special group room rates are available until November 12, 2008
Do I need a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Nationals of the following Countries do not require Visas to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtain, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Vatican.
For more information regarding VISA regulations, please visit Dubai - Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing at http://www.dubaitourism.ae/
How do I obtain a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
When making your hotel reservation, please indicate that you need a visa and the hotel will contact you.
Please note: You must be registered for The Third Annual GPCA Forum and registration paid in full in order to request your VISA.
GPCA INFORMATION
What is Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)?
Please log onto the following link to lean more about GPCA:
www.gpca.org.ae
How do I find out if my company is a GPCA Member?
Please click onto the following link: GPCA Membership Directory
How do I become a member of GPCA?
Please Contact, Mr. Gaurav Paul, Communication Manager
Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association
P.O. Box 123055, 1st Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road
Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE
Tel +971-4-321-7444 Ext. 106
Fax +971-4-321-7677
Email: gaurav@gpca.org.ae
Website: www.gpca.org.ae
PROGRAM and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
When will The Third Annual GPCA Forum program be available?
The Third Annual GPCA Forum program is currently available on-line at The Third Annual GPCA Forum Micro Site
Do I need to pre-register to attend the optional breakout session?
Yes, the optional breakout sessions have limited seating. If you are interested in attending one of the breakout sessions we encourage you to register for the session during your initial registration process. If you have pre-registered for an optional breakout session, you will receive your pass with your conference badge upon registration check-in.
How can I obtain a copy of the conference proceedings?
All registered conference attendees will receive a CD ROM containing all speaker presentations which were submitted to us in advance.
Speaker presentations not included on the USB Flash Drive will be available shortly after
The Third Annual GPCA Forum concludes on Chemical Week’s website. A web-link will be sent to you via e-mail to the e-mail address you provided during your registration process.
Can conference proceedings be purchased?
Yes, conference proceeding will be available after the conference concludes. The cost for the conference proceeding is $395.00 USD. Please contact Chemical Week at +1-212-621-4978 or via e-mail at events@chemweek.com for this request.
SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR QUESTIONS
Who are the sponsors/exhibitors for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Please log onto Chemical Week’s website at The Third Annual GPCA Forum Micro Site to view this year’s sponsors.
What are the sponsorship/exhibitor packages available for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Please contact, Ms Dana D Carey, Director, Global Event Sponsorships
Chemical Week's Conference Group
Tel: +1-212 621-4972
Fax: +1-212 621-4822
Email: dcarey@chemweek.com
How do I become a sponsor/exhibitor for The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Please contact, Ms Dana D Carey, Director, Global Event Sponsorships
Chemical Week's Conference Group
Tel: +1-212 621-4972
Fax: +1-212 621-4822
Email: dcarey@chemweek.com
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
Is reserved seating available at The Third Annual GPCA Forum?
Reserved seating is only available for selected VIP’s and GPCA Board Members.
Who can I call if I have questions regarding the GPCA Forum?
You can call our local Call Center at +971 4 263 5439.
The call center speaks both English and Arabic. The Call Center is open from 0900 to 1700 hours UTC/GMT until 4 December 2008.
What is The Third Annual GPCA Forum dress attire?
The Third Annual GPCA dress code is business attire, business casual and national dress.
Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor/tourism information?
The Internet is a very useful resource in finding tourist information about Dubai.
In order to facilitate your search, below we have provided a few web links:
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing - http://dubaitourism.ae/
Dubai Tourism - http://www.dubai-tourism.net/
Go Dubai - http://www.godubai.com/ |
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