The Role of Real-Time Hydrologic Monitoring for Integrated Flood Warning, Water Quality and Watershed Management Programs.

Attendees:

The premier conference on the west coast concerning flood warning systems and preparedness will be held next year in Palm Springs, California. This conference provides an excellent forum for public and private agencies to meet and share the latest developments in the flood-warning and hydrologic monitoring field. Attendees at this conference will have an exceptional opportunity to network with the experts in a broad range of disciplines required for effective flood warning, monitoring and preparedness programs. In-depth workshops and plenary sessions combined to offer the best in scientific, technical, management, financial information and training. The conference will provide an opportunity to examine the latest in flood warning equipment, products, software and services, and to meet with trained sales staff who can answer technical and purchasing questions. New this year is an expanded conference agenda, from Tuesday morning through noon Friday. In addition, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for attendees each day of the conference.

Exhibitors:

This nationally known and respected conference will be held in Palm Springs California, May 6th through May 9th, 2008. This event has been held for the past twenty five years, providing valuable opportunities to meet leading personnel and organizations in the field. Exhibition space can fill quickly and location will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Many attendees at the conference are seeking product and service information to support the development and/or enhancement of their community’s programs and make decisions based on what is displayed at the Exposition. The focus will be on the maintenance and management of the widespread networks in western United States, but because of the prominence this conference has had we will attract attendees from across the country. A Call for Abstracts has been issued in mid 2007 for those wishing to make a presentation or provide a workshop at the conference. Conference details will be posted soon on the www.alertsystems.org web site.
The exhibitor coordinator John Huber may be contacted at augadmin@alertsystems.org

Accommodations:

Conference attendees are provided an exceptionally discounted room rate, based on the prevailing federal per diem schedule at the fabulous Hilton Palm Springs Hotel ($95/night). A first class conference facility that has over 18,000sq ft of meeting space, 24hr business center, 1½ acre courtyard pool with café and bar, on-site restaurant with room service, wireless high-speed internet, full body spa and state of the art fitness center.

Hotel Reservations

Hilton Hotel Palm Springs, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
PHONE: (760)320-6868 FAX: (760)320-2126 TOLL-FREE: 800-522-6900
Reference the 2008 ALERT Conference to receive the special room rate. Reservations MUST be made prior to April 5, 2008 to be eligible for this rate. Rates are subject to 13.57% room tax, plus $1.14 utility surcharge.

Please note: The Hilton Palm Springs will charge an Early Check-Out fee to any guest who checks out before their stated departure date. Guests will have the opportunity to change their departure date at Check-In without penalty. Any changes resulting in early departure after Check-In will result in the Early Departure Fee being assessed to the guest.

All Conference attendees will receive the special Hotel Value Pack for no additional cost: Local calls up to 30 minutes ($1 value); 24 hour fitness center ($10 value); self parking ($6 value); airport shuttle both ways ($20 value); In-room high speed T1 internet ($9.95 value); 2 for 1 dinner coupon on selected entrees ($15 minimum value); and faxes, up to 5 incoming pages ($2.50 value).

Items concerning your exhibit

1. Your exhibit booth will be a 10 ft by 10ft area in the Horizon I Ballroom. The entire exhibit area is 50 ft x 63 ft giving a total exhibit area of 3,150 sq ft. Ceiling height is 12 ft. The plenary sessions will be held in the adjoining Horizon II room. Refreshments for breaks will be located in the exhibit area.
2. Each booth will have up to two six-foot tables (30 in. width) with skirt and one 110V standard outlet. If you need additional tables or outlets, they are available as long as supply lasts. Phone lines are also available in the exhibit area at additional cost (contact hotel).
3. Wireless Internet Service is provided to all Exhibitor booths at no charge (one connection per booth).
4. Exhibitor materials cannot arrive at the Hilton before 4 days prior to the event. Please address the mailing slip in this format:
   Palm Springs Hilton
   400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
   Palm Springs, CA 92262
   c/o: Alert Users Group
   Event Date May 4-10 2008
   Your company Name
   Attn: Catherine Bacher
   
5. All booths will be assigned prior to start of conference. These assignments will be based on a first come first served basis. Once your application is received you will be contacted and given a layout diagram. You can choose at that time among the available spaces.
6. An Exhibitor’s Reception night is planned for the first night of the conference. It will be held in the Exhibitors Area and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Historically this occasion is highlighted by a raffle drawing of prizes donated by exhibitors. The raffle drawings take place in front of the exhibitors booth. All conference attendee’s names are entered into the drawing and must be present to win.