Conference Invitation Letter
IEEE Industry Application Society
66th Annual Pulp, Paper & Forest Industries Conference
Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview
Niagara Falls, ON Canada
June 22 – 25, 2020
http://pulppaper.org/
The 2020 Conference Committee would like to invite you to the 66th Annual PPFIC Technical Conference to be held in Niagara Falls, ON Canada. We are looking forward to hosting you in 2020 at the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview.
In addition to technical papers and other conference events, attendees will have access to visiting Niagara Falls and area . Niagara Falls hosts over 13 millions visitors each year and offers great local restaurants, winerys (a short ride from the hotel), an adjacent waterpark, nearby casino, Clifton Hills, Lundy’s Lane and many other amazing downtown attractions. For more information about Niagara Falls and the surrounding area, visit the website at: https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/
LOCAL COMMITTEE
On behalf of our Local Committee, we want to make the 2020 PPFIC Conference in Niagara Falls 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 2020 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 2020 PPFIC Conference will be:
Sunday, June 21
2:30 PM – 4 PM Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 PM – 8 PM Welcome Reception
Monday, June 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
8 AM – 5 PM Tutorials
Friday, June 26
8 AM – 12 PM Tutorials
On Wednesday evening attendees will be transport to a delicious dinner and awards presentations at a nearby venue. Please note that for 2020, a Full Conference Registration includes the Closing & Awards Event at no additional charge. For Attendee guest(s) 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. Small group tours will be offered from morning after breakfast to mid afternoon leaving free time for shopping, additional site-seeing tour, museum visit, or rest in the hotel.
Guest Program plans are as follows.
- Day 1: TBA
- Day 2: TBA
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Niagara Falls is a great place to visit so plan on arriving early and / or staying late to travel and experience the local sites, near by vineyards and other local attractions. As part of the Niagara Region, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming historic town that is reachable by car. the drive on the Niagara Parkway river side road will bring you past the Butterfly Conservatory, Floral Clock and near Fort George to make a day of it. Walking distance from the hotel offers many downtown attractions great for all ages. You can finish off each night of your stay watching the beautiful fireworks over the falls.
Best Regards.
2020 Niagara Falls Local Committee Co-Chairperson
Sergio Panetta spanetta@i-gard.com Phone 416-319-5413