Munich, Germany is host to the 2008 IAAPA Summer Meeting which will be held from Saturday, 27 September to Monday, 29 September just before EAS 2008. Join your friends and colleagues for an exciting weekend in Munich during Oktoberfest and stay for EAS 2008 opening on Tuesday, 30 September!
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Download the Summer Meeting Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
| Schedule of Events |
Saturday 27 September 2008
6pm – 9pm - Welcome Reception at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel: Join other industry professionals for networking at the world famous Bayerischer Hof Hotel which was opened in 1841 at the request of King Ludwig I who wanted a comfortable place for his guests to stay.
Sunday 28 September 2008
9am – 3:30pm - Salzburg Tour: After a guided bus tour to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, you discover the wonderful old city. Enjoy lunch in one of the most traditional restaurants in Salzburg, the Stiftskeller.
8:30am – 3:30pm - Fairytale Castles Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau & the Romantic King Ludwig II Tour: Dive into the fairytale world of illusion and romance of King Ludwig II on this fascinating tour. Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. After visiting both romantic castle, you will enjoy a tasty lunch at "Schlossanger Alp" with a wonderful view of the Alps.
10am – 2pm - Munich’s BMW Welt and Allianz Arena Modern Architecture Tour:
The Allianz Arena and the newly built BMW Welt mark milestones in the history of modern architecture. Explore these unique arenas including a film presentation and a delicious lunch.
5:30pm – midnight – Oktoberfest, Kuffler Wine Tent: Enjoy the sights, sounds and spectacle of the world-famous Oktoberfest at one of the most famous wine tents.
Monday 29 September 2008
10am – 2pm - Munich’s BMW Welt and Allianz Arena Modern Architecture Tour
10:30am – 2pm – BMW Museum and Olympiapark Tour: Experience Munich during a guided city tour and visit the BMW Museum and Olympiapark. After exploring the history of the traditional car brand BMW you can have a fantastic look over Munich and its surroundings from the Olympiatower.
4:30pm - 11pm - Maurer Söhne Factory Tour & Reception: Maurer Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1876 in Munich, is one of the leading companies in the steel-construction, mechanical engineering and plant engineering sector. Transportation will be provided.
| REGISTRATION |
Dates: The IAAPA Summer Meeting early registration rate applies if you register by August 29th, 2008. Registration ends September 19th.
Fees: The meeting fees are as follows. Please note that all prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD). Please use a currency converter for current rates in other currencies. Payment must be received in the form of a check (made out to IAAPA), credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), or wire transfer to confirm registration. *Registration includes all activities described above*
On or before August 29th (MEMBER)………………………………......$420.00
Between August 30th – September 19th (MEMBER)……………....$459.00
On or before August 29th (NON-MEMBER)……………………...…….$595.00
Between August 30th – September 19th (NON-MEMBER)…...…..$610.00
Online registration for IAAPA Summer Meeting 2008 is now closed. If you would like to attend Summer Meeting, please click here to download the PDF registration form.
| Sponsor IAAPA Summer Meeting 2008! |
IAAPA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
Gateway Ticketing Systems
National Ticket
Smile Expo
Sponsorship Opportunities
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| Book your hotel and travel for IAAPA Summer Meeting Now! |
Housing
Don’t wait to confirm your reservation…hotels in Munich are filling fast with other travelers attending Oktoberfest. Click HERE to stay at the world class Bayerischer Hof Hotel or contact one of our other dedicated Summer Meeting / EAS hotels HERE. If you are still having trouble locating a hotel that best fits your needs, contact our reliable housing management firm, Service Broker, at eas@servicebroker.info
For all airline travel arrangements to Munich please contact:
MacNair Travel Management/American Express has been named the official travel company for the IAAPA Summer Meeting 2008.
Let MacNair’s dedicated IAAPA consultants utilize their Award Winning Rate Search System to ensure you receive the best value - published fares, web fares, low cost airlines, American Express and preferred supplier discounts. Plus, why not have one of their Dream Trip Designers plan a pre- or post-conference experience for you?
Prefer to book via telephone? No problem.
CALL: 1-866-887-0564 or 703 650 5315
EMAIL: iaapa@macnairtravel.com
Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 7:00 pm ET
| Additional Information |
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to IAAPA and must be received on or before September 19th, 2008. Cancellation requests received after this date cannot be honored. Registration cancellations or requests for refund received in writing by September 19 will be entitled to a refund up to the total amount paid.
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing and faxed to +1 703-836-4801 or mailed directly to:
IAAPA Summer Meeting 2008
Angela Albertini
1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 USA
Fax: +1 703-836-4801
Registration Transfers
If you cannot attend, your paid registration may be transferred by giving a colleague a letter authorizing the transfer. The letter must be signed by the party who made the original payment. The letter may be submitted by September 19th.
Questions
If you have any questions about the meeting or information above, please contact Angela Albertini at phone: +1 703-836-4800 or email aalbertini@iaapa.org.