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The Union North America Region Meeting
16th Annual Conference of The Union-North America Region
“Current Challenges, Strategies, and Advances in TB”
Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX, USA
February, 23 - 25, 2012
Download the Conference Brochure
Download the Program
Pre-event Meeting: “Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis”
The goal of the pre-conference is to enhance the expertise of providers in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients with, or at risk of, tuberculosis.
Target Audience: Clinicians who diagnose and treat active TB and LTBI
Download the RTMCC Brochure/Registration
Abstract Writing Workshop (FREE to attend)
February 25, 2012
7:30am - 8:30am
This workshop is an introduction to the essential components of an abstract formulated for submission to a conference. Following a short introduction to the topic, examples of both good and poor abstracts will be reviewed as a practicum. This workshop is targeted to the new investigator or trainee without significant experience in abstract writing. This session will be one hour in length.
Lifetime Achievement and Service Awards Nominations
The North American Region of The Union will present a Lifetime Achievement and Service Awards to deserving members who have made a significant contribution in the field of Tuberculosis. The contribution may have been in any aspect of TB, including basic science, epidemiology, public health, advocacy, patient care, education, nursing, and laboratory science.
To nominate someone for an award, please click here
Venue
Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk
111 East Pecan St., San Antonio TX, USA 78205
P: 210.362.6418
Room Rate: $139.00 + taxes/night; Cut –off date: January 30, 2012
For reservations: Please call the hotel at 1.888.623.2800 (citing The Union-North America Region Conference) or online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/URZ
From San Antonio (SAT) Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk
- Distance: 9.0 MI/14.48 KM SOUTH to Hotel
- Shuttle Charge (one-way): $32.00 USD
- Taxi Charge (one-way): $25.00 USD
- From SAT, take HWY 281S to IH-35S, exit Main Ave, turn left under highway, turn left onto Pecan St. The hotel is on the left.
Driving Directions to Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk
- IH-35 South to Dwtn: take Main St. exit, turn left on Pecan St.
- IH-35 North to Dwtn: Take Durango St. exit, turn left on Santa Rosa St., left on Martin St. Martin turns into Pecan St. Hotel is on the corner of Pecan and Soledad.
San Antonio Travel and Tourist Guide: http://sanantoniotourist.com/attractions.cfm
Exhibit and Sponsorship
We invite you to be an exhibitor/sponsor at the 16th Annual Conference of The Union-North America Region, February 23-25, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. This 3-day conference brings together some 350-400 delegates from North America, Mexico, Latin America, Haiti, Caribbean, Asia, and Europe. Recognized as the premier TB conference in North America, it is attended by world renowned experts, researchers, scientists, physicians, nurses, program managers, and allied health care professionals in the field of Tuberculosis and HIV.
Why Sponsorship?
This conference will provide you with an opportunity to market and showcase your products and services at North America’s premier meeting on Tuberculosis. Your sponsorship will help the Union-North America Region continue to offer this annual unique learning experience - especially to individuals who, without a travel grant, would be unable to attend. As sponsor of this conference, you will have:
- Logo of your agency will be on all the promotional and conference materials
- Opportunity to market and showcase your products and services at the conference
- Complimentary exhibit booth and registration to the conference (depending on the level of sponsorship)
- Recognition at the conference
Platinum:
$10,000 - $15,000 – 2 complimentary registrations with an exhibitor booth
Gold:
$7,000 - $10,000 - 1 complimentary registration with an exhibit booth
Silver:
$3,000 -$5,000 – 1 complimentary registration
Download the Conference Exhibit FormDownload the ACCME Letter of Agreement
Exhibitor Shipping and Receiving Guidelines:
Shipping:
All shipping packages from the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk to your destination must go through the decorating company or pre-arranged with the Receiving Department. Please Contact them prior to the date expected to ship.
Packages will not be shipped out if left with Guest Services/Concierge/Banquets, or Front Desk.
Receiving:
Letter Package = no charge
Parcels (1 lb – 10 lbs) = $5.00
Parcels (11 lbs -25 lbs) = $10.00
Parcels (over 25lbs/trunks) = $25.00
Crates (0-200 lbs) = $20.00 per crate, over 200 lbs – add $10.00 per 100 lbs
Pallets (not to exceed 1000 lbs) = $75.00
Pallets larger than 1000 lbs WILL NOT be accepted at the hotel
Pallets must be shipped through the Decorating/Dryage Company, or pre-arranged through the Director of Purchasing.
To ensure that you receive your packages in a timely manner, here are a few guidelines to follow:
- Packages received more than (3) calendar days before date of guest pick up will be charged $25.00per every one hundred pounds, per day, every day prior to the (3) day limit.
- All packages can be retrieved by calling the Purchasing Department at ex. 6423 during receiving hours. You must be present and sign for all boxes delivered. Payment arrangements will also be made at this time. Boxes will not be automatically be placed in your booth. For package retrieval after hours or on Sundays, prior arrangements are required. All freight addressed to the decorating company can only be received when the decorating company is on property and an individual can sign for them.
- All incoming packages for your convention should e addressed to
Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk,
111 Pecan Street East
San Antonio, TX, USA 78205
P: (210) 354-2800 F: (210)362-6444
Name of the person who will claim the package:
Name of the Conference: 16th Annual Conference of the Union-North America Region
- There is a $20.00/hr or any portion of an hr/per man charge when shipping and receiving staff is involved in the unloading/loading or any excessive delivery time. Arrangements for bulk amounts items must be made in advance with the Director of Purchasing to ensure delivery time.
General Receiving Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am – 12 noon