Events and networking opportunities

Plastics Engineering, March, 2006

Sunday, May 7

The ANTEC Opening Reception Hilton Charlotte Center City 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Network and mingle with old friends and new at this ANTEC 2006 kick-off event. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

Tickets: Complimentary with Registration

Monday, May 8

Plenary Session & SPE Annual Business Luncheon

Charlotte Convention Center 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Attend the plenary session (see page 8) and learn more about the Society of Plastics Engineers during the Annual Business Luncheon. President Len Czuba (2005-2006) will preside and a complimentary box lunch will be provided.

Tickets: Complimentary with Full-Conference and Monday-Only Registration

Exhibition Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reception

Charlotte Convention Center

3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This event marks the opening of the Exhibition, where you can meet with suppliers of the latest equipment, materials and machinery. Snacks will be furnished by SPE.

Tickets: Complimentary with Registration

ANTEC Evening Social & Networking Reception

The Dead Sea Scrolls at Discovery Place Museum

7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Experience one of the most remarkable archeological discoveries of the 20th Century found at the ancient ruin of Qumran, near the Dead Sea. Discovery Place presents the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible (known to Christians as the Old Testament). The Exhibition will feature 2,000-year-old fragments from ten separate scrolls including some of the earliest known manuscripts of Genesis, Numbers and Psalms.

Price includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Hilton Charlotte Center City, admission to the Museum, two (2) beverage vouchers and hers d'oeuvres.

Tickets: $78

Tuesday, May 9

ANTEC Exhibition

Charlotte Convention Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 10

ANTEC Exhibition

Charlotte Convention Center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SPE Celebrates! Banquet

Hilton Charlotte Center City

7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Kick up your heels and celebrate the accomplishments of the plastics industry with your peers and colleagues! Cocktail hour will be followed by a sumptuous dinner. This evening's festivities will recognize significant contributions made to the industry, including SPE International and Achievement Award winners, newly elected Fellows and Honored Service Members, and award winners in Membership, Education, Newsletter, PRIDE, STAR and Pinnacle categories.

Tickets: $65 each