Why Should You Attend?The <strong><strong>Gasket</strong>ing</strong>/<strong>Converting</strong> Expo featuresa cost-effective table top display formatthat allows a broad range of exhibitors tohave unprecedented exposure to gasketfabricators and converters without havingto arrange for elaborate displays andlogistics.Attendees enjoy a unique and valuablechance to meet with both new and existingsuppliers. Past events have each drawnaround 500 attendees and almost 100exhibitors to this trade show devotedexclusively to the gasketing and convertingindustries.Those encouraged to exhibit includemanufacturers and suppliers of material,converting equipment, tooling, qualityinspection equipment, software, mergerand acquisition services, and humanresource services.You do not want to miss this importantand valuable opportunity to network andconduct business with gasket industryprofessionals!Registration FeesAttendee RegistrationReduced Attendee RegistrationTo be eligible for this rate, at least 2 other representativesfrom your company must be paying the full fee.Fabricator/Converter Day PassIncludes Tuesday Cocktail Reception and WednesdayContinental Breakfast, Exhibit Hall, and LunchSpouse Registration FeeSpouses who are full-time employees of membercompanies must pay the full attendee registration fee.Exhibit FeesGFA, IADD, FSA, & ISD MembersNon-Members$465/person$225/person$160/person$225/person$200/table$1,000/tableNon-Members Who Do Not Qualify For Membership $500/table(Examples: Software Providers, Merger & Acquisition Services, HR Services)Exhibitors must also pay the attendee registration fee.Please note that if you exhibited in the past, you must be a memberof the GFA, IADD, FSA, or ISD in order to exhibit at the <strong><strong>Gasket</strong>ing</strong>/<strong>Converting</strong> Expo ‘12. Non-members are only permitted to exhibit onetime.Booth personnel for non-member exhibitors must be full-timeemployees of the company. Rep agencies are not eligible to exhibit.Online RegistrationRegister online at www.gasketfab.com/expo.html. The deadline toregister is February 17, 2012, and the deadline to reserve exhibitspace is January 15, 2012.Hotel ReservationsHotel reservations are to be made directly with the hotel by calling1-888-488-3509 or 1-407-313-4300. The cutoff date to ensure areservation at the hotel is February 17, 2012.
Program ScheduleMonday, March 19, 201210:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall OpenNoon - 5:30 pmISD Board of DirectorsMeetingNoon - 1:00 pmLunch(Exhibit Hall Closed)6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception forEarly ArrivalsTuesday, March 20, 20128:00 am - 4:00 pm ISD Board of DirectorsMeeting11:00 am - 1:00 pm GFA Board of DirectorsMeeting1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GFA CommitteeMeetings4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Technical Session6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cocktail ReceptionWednesday, March 21, 20127:00 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast7:00 am - 8:30 am Exhibitor Set-Up8:30 am - 10:00 am The Future of CuttingMethods6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cocktail ReceptionThursday, March 22, 20128:00 am - 9:00 am Practical Bolting and<strong><strong>Gasket</strong>ing</strong> for theNon Standard-FlangedJoint9:00 am - 11:30 am General SessionSuccess is the NEWNormalJohn Spence1:00 pm Golf Tournament1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Florida’s Big Three Tour1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Networking EventBy the Pool1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Hotel Kitchen Tour6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception“The <strong><strong>Gasket</strong>ing</strong>/<strong>Converting</strong> Expo is the only place where I can meet with close to 100 of the key suppliersof materials, tooling, and services that directly relate to my business. In one day, I can get all the latest informationfrom current and new suppliers, which allows me to increase profitability and to be a valuable resource to mycustomers.”- Ken Stober, President & CEOMueller Die Cut Solutions