Conference Invitation Letter
IEEE Industry Application Society
65th Annual Pulp, Paper & Forest Industries Conference
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jacksonville, Florida
June 23 – 28, 2019
http://pulppaper.org/
The 2019 Conference Committee would like to invite you to the 65th Annual PPFIC Technical Conference to be held in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville last hosted this conference in 2005, and we are looking forward to hosting you again in 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
In addition to technical papers and other conference events, attendees will have access to visiting the downtown area. Jacksonville offers many different local restaurants, including some near the riverfront (a short ride from the hotel), as well as many that are within walking distance downtown. Consider enjoying the Jacksonville downtown by using the river walk which is accessible on both sides of the river, plus a water taxi for passenger crossings. For more information about Jacksonville and the surrounding area, visit the website at: https://www.visitjacksonville.com/
LOCAL COMMITTEE
On behalf of our Local Committee, we want to make the 2019 PPFIC Conference in Jacksonville another memorable event. We look forward to making this not only a learning opportunity at the conference, but also offer a destination where you can unwind and enjoy yourself before returning to work.
The 2019 conference website, www.pulpaper.org, information will be updated continually. In the meantime if you have any questions or want to volunteer for the “Local” Committee please do not hesitate to contact us.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The tentative schedule for the 2019 PPFIC Conference will be:
Sunday, June 23
2:30 PM – 4 PM Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 PM – 8 PM Welcome Reception
Monday, June 24
8:00 – 8:15 AM Conference Opens
8:15 – 9: 15 AM Keynote Speaker
9:15 – 5 PM Conference Papers
Evening Vendor Hospitality
Tuesday, June 25
8:00 AM – Noon Conference Papers
Noon – 2:45 PM Subcommittee Meetings
3:00 – 5:00 PM General committee Meeting
Evening Vendor Hospitality
Wednesday, June 26
8:00 AM – Noon Conference Papers
Noon – 2:00 PM Awards Luncheon
2:30 – 5:00 PM Conference Papers
6:00 PM Conference Closing Event / Awards
Thursday, June 27
8 AM – 5 PM Tutorials
Friday, June 28
8 AM – 12 PM Tutorials
On Wednesday evening attendees will be transport to a delicious banquet and awards presentations at a local venue. Please note that for 2019, a Full Conference Registration includes the Closing & Awards Event at no additional charge. For Attendee guest(s) and/or children a ticket purchase is required for the closing Social Event.
CONFERENCE EXHIBITS
Monday – Wednesday Vendor exhibits open throughout the day during non-conference event times.
All breaks will be held in the vendor exhibit area.
GUEST PROGRAM
We are also planning to take advantage of our great area attractions for our Guest / Spouse program. Tours via motor coach bus will begin in the morning after breakfast and finish by mid/late afternoon, allowing some free time for shopping, additional site-seeing tour, museum visit, or rest in the hotel.
Guest Program plans are as follows.
- Day 1: Travel via motor coach about one hour south to St Augustine, Florida. Known as the Nation’s Oldest City, the historical area has many shops and venues to tour, located on a riverfront and ocean.
- Day 2: Travel via motor coach to several popular destinations in Jacksonville Beach.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Jacksonville area in North East Florida is a great place to visit so plan on arriving early and / or staying late to travel and experience the beaches of other famous nearby attractions. In South Georgia, consider visiting St Simons Island resort areas or Cumberland Island nature tours. Within Florida, the Amelia Island resorts, Daytona Beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and the theme parks of Orlando are also within driving distance.
REMINDER
Please plan activities to stay comfortable and cool, the summers in Florida are very warm weather conditions. Reminder that the hotel has a roof top pool to cool down.
Best Regards.
2019 Jacksonville Local Committee Co-Chairpersons
Walter Simpson walter.simpson@rayonieram.com Phone 904-277-1440
Rich Butler rdbutler@ra.rockwell.com Phone 904-728-8388