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2012 ILDA
Conference overview
Get ready for a great time in the great
state of Texas, at the 2012 ILDA Conference. Your host is Tim Walsh of
Laser Spectacles, who is going to show you what Texas' famed hospitality
really means! We will be staying in a Riverwalk-area hotel -- this
unique attraction with its bars, restaurants and shopping gives a unique
taste of Texas culture. Boats glide by and at night, lights make the
area festive. It is very romantic; so think about bringing your spouse
or significant other.
The ILDA Conference is scheduled for Sunday, Nov.
4 through Tuesday, Nov. 6, with a cultural tour on
Nov. 7. (During last year's ILDA Conference in Moscow, the cultural tour
of the Kremlin was very popular and a great way to relax with fellow
laserists. This year's tour of San Antonio will also be a don't-miss
experience.)
Who may
attend
Both Members and non-members may register
for the Conference (note that the ILDA General Business
Meeting is only for Members). There are some events such as
the ILDA Awards and the Lase-Off which are also open to spouses and
guests. Registration is not yet open. For planning purposes, some
additional registration information is below.
 San
Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas. Attractions include:
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Alamo, a 1744 Roman Catholic mission that was the site of the
famous 1836 battle that gave rise to the slogan "Remember the Alamo!"
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Riverwalk, a scenic tourist area lined with bars, restaurants and
shops. One story below the streets of San Antonio, sidewalks line the
San Antonio River. There are major tourist areas along or just off of
Riverwalk.
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Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot observation tower and
restaurant. It was the theme structure for the HemisFair '68
world's fair, and is the second tallest observation tower in the U.S.
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SeaWorld San Antonio, largest of the three
SeaWorld theme parks.
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park. It features eight roller
coasters, and 30 rides and attractions. Admission also includes the
White Water Bay water park which is next door.
Hotel
We will be staying and
meeting at the St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel, a AAA Four-Diamond
historic hotel. This classic and elegant structure was built in 1909 and
features beautiful public spaces. It is located two blocks from
Riverwalk and three blocks from the Alamo.
St. Anthony
Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas -- site of the 2012 ILDA Conference
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Lobby and bar |
Conference meeting room
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Starlight Terrace, site
of the opening
reception and dinner on November 4 |
Ballroom, site of the
ILDA Awards Banquet |
Airport
San Antonio International Airport is located eight miles from downtown.
Airlines include American, Delta, Frontier/Republic, Southwest, United,
and US Airways.
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ILDA Conference: Preliminary
agenda |
This is the preliminary
agenda; dates and events are subject to
change. Photos are from previous years'
Conferences.
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Arrival and Welcome Day, Sunday November 4 |
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New!
ILDA Golf Tournament
Host: Tim Walsh; location and time TBA |
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Laser Safety Officer
for Lasershows course
Full day; extra $445 charge. Receive a Certificate of Completion
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Welcome
Cocktail Reception
Starlight Terrace |
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Buffet Dinner
Starlight Terrace |
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First Conference Day, Monday November 5 |
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Breakfast |
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Advanced
Technology Workshop |
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ILDA
General Business Meeting, part 1. Includes nominations, speeches
and elections for Board of Directors |
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Lunch |
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New!
Projector Shootout
Compare projectors and lasershow equipment |
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Artistic
Seminar |
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Setup for Lase-Off |
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Buffet Dinner |
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Lase-Off - View laser shows from registrants. All are welcome
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Laser
Jockey Performances and Judging -- Anyone who wants to enter the
2012 ILDA Awards "Laser Jockey" category will perform live to music.
Everyone in attendance will vote for their favorite. Winners in this
category will be announced the next night at the ILDA Awards Banquet
and Presentation.
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Second Conference Day, Tuesday November 6 |
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Breakfast |
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ILDA
General Business Meeting, part 2. Election of President,
discussion and voting on issues.
Beethoven & Chopin Rooms |
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Additional
seminars/workshops
including Awards seminar (how to more effectively enter; view
entries the way the judges do; see if your choices match the judges) |
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Lunch
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Additional seminars/workshops Lasershow company
user group meetings (to be scheduled)
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Setup for Awards |
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Awards
Banquet and Presentation |
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Cultural and
Networking Day, Wednesday November 7 |
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Breakfast |
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ILDA Cultural &
Networking Tour Join ILDA
Members for a day tour of San Antonio sights on a double-decker bus,
and dinner at a Riverwalk restaurant followed by a river tour |
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Check-out Day, Thursday November 8 |
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Breakfast |
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Check out of hotel
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Registration is not yet
open. When it is, you would register for the
Conference by visiting the
ILDA Online Store. If you have any trouble registering, or if you
have special requirements, contact ILDA
directly and we will help.
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ILDA Member
Full Conference Registration includes all lunches and
dinners, Welcome Reception, Lase-Off, Awards Banquet, General Business
Meeting, seminars and workshops, tradeshow, and cultural tour.
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For
Non-member Full Conference Registration, there is an
additional cost, above the
Member rates. Non-members may attend
all events except the General Business Meeting, which is only for
Members.
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Spouse/Guest Registration includes all lunches and dinners, the Welcome Reception, the Lase-Off, the Awards Banquet
and the cultural tour. It does NOT include the General Business
Meeting, the seminars and workshops. (A spouse/guest
is defined as someone staying in the room of a person who has registered
for the full Conference.)
Single
event pricing
Some guests or local
residents may prefer to attend single events. To register for these,
contact ILDA directly (single-event
registration is not available online).
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Welcome Cocktail Reception
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Dinner (before the Lase-Off
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Lase-Off/Laser Jockey
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Awards Banquet and Presentation
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Tradeshow admission
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