If your even remotely able to attend this it will be well worth it. I wish I could attend but it seems like its always happening right around the start of the college's academic year and thats my busiest time.
The 16th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) is offering an Early Registration Discount for people who register before March 31st.
The event is going to be held on September 10-12, 2004 at the Hyatt Harborside in Boston, MA.
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT IS $150 (must register before March 31st)
FREE EXHIBITS ONLY REGISTRATION (must register before August 10th)
Check out their web site for complete information about the event. http://www.macnaboston.com/
Here are some of the highlights:
>From the Opening Night Harbor Cruise through the Gala Banquet at the
>New England Aquarium to the Closing Raffle, the 16th Annual
Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA XVI) is sure to be an educational and entertaining event you don’t want to miss.
Speakers from across the globe will convene in historic Boston Massachusetts for this three day event including:
Eric Borneman Daniel Knop
Anthony Calfo Martin Moe
Dr. Bruce Carlson Dana Riddle
Helmut Debelius Walt Smith
Charles Delbeek Julian Sprung
Bob Fenner Rob Toonan
Tom Frakes Steve Tyree
Randy Holmes-Farley J. “Charlie” Veron
Larry Jackson E.O. Wilson
Sanjay Joshi Joe Yaiullo
Four Interactive Workshops
Hands-on get-wet workshops will include Coral Fragging with Anthony Calfo and Greg Hiller and Aquarium Photography with Daniel Knop.
* Book Signings * Raffles * Giveaways * and for the first time . . .
* Awards for Best Exhibits & Displays *
New England Aquarium Public Aquaria Sessions
NEAQ will be hosting a day of MACNA Public Aquaria Sessions on Jellyfish, Fish Culture and a Corals Roundtable featuring extensive panels
with Dr. Bruce Carlson, Charles Delbeek and Joe Yaiullo. In addition a limited number of behind the scenes tours of the aquarium will be conducted.
* It’s Not Just For Hobbyists Anymore *
Over 100 manufacturers, importers, aqua-farmers, wholesalers and retailers will be exhibiting. Many manufacturers will unveil new products at MACNA .
MACNA XVI is now a venue where buyers and sellers can do business.
http://www.macnaboston.com/