General Information
Registration Hours
Saturday, 10 April................................. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11 April................................... 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Monday, 12 April................................... 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 13 April.................................. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 14 April............................. 7:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Exhibition Hours
Sunday, 11 April................................... 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (Icebreaker Reception)
Monday, 12 April................................... 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 13 April.................................. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 14 April............................. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed in the exhibition hall during setup or teardown. Children 13 and older will be allowed to attend the exhibition during regular exhibit hours if they are properly registered and wearing their badges. During exhibition hours, children under the age of 13 will not be allowed into any activities within the exhibition hall, including the Icebreaker Reception, unless they are young enough or small enough to be confined in a stroller, backpack or frontpack.
Business Center
Operated by Rhino Business Services, located in Lobby “F” of the Morial Convention Center. The business center offers copying services (b&w and color), laser printing (b&w and color), office supplies, exhibit supplies, small parcel shipping and packaging, mobility wheelchair rental, sign and banner production, instant business cards, international phone cards and more.
Business Meetings
AAPG House of Delegates Meeting • Sunday, 11 April, 8:00 a.m.
SEPM Business Meeting/Luncheon • Tuesday, 13 April
New Orleans Climate
New Orleans has a subtropical climate with pleasant year-round temperatures. Temperatures in April generally range from 59 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is common in New Orleans, with
an average of 4.5 inches falling in April.
Convention Center
Located along the mighty Mississippi River, within walking distance of the French Quarter, fine dining, attractions and numerous first-class hotel rooms, the New Orleans Ernest N.
Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), the nation’s sixth largest convention center, is the engine that drives the Crescent City’s hospitality industry. Together with New Orleans’ popular destination appeal, the MCCNO’s spaciousness, service and flexibility has enabled the facility to consistently rank in the top 10 for hosting the most national conventions and tradeshows annually since its 1985 opening. Destination address for GPS or online mapping:
900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130.
Cyber C@fé
Check in at home or the office with the free e-mail service available in the Cyber C@fé, located inside the Exhibition Hall during show hours.
Electronic Capturing
Capturing or photographing contents of oral or poster presentations or exhibition booths via any electronic media is strictly prohibited at all AAPG conventions and conferences.
Judges Information
Location: Room 347
Sun., 11 April..............1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Mon., 12 April.............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tue., 13 April..............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wed., 14 April.............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
All judges should stop by the Judges’ Room to pick up packets prior to their assigned sessions. You may enjoy a beverage and snack while you receive final instructions and answers to any questions regarding the judging process. Completed scorecards should be returned to the Judges’ Room as soon as possible after evaluating your session. Workspace is provided for you to complete scorecards, if needed.
Speakers Service Center
Location: Room 350/351
Sun., 11 April.............. 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Mon., 12 April.............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tue., 13 April..............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wed., 14 April.............7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Speakers are required to check in at the Speakers Service Center the day prior to their presentation to leave their electronic presentation with technical support.
