Social Events

13th Annual NACE Race

Attention all runners! Lace up your running shoes and make plans to join us in the Big Easy. The 2008 race will be held at the beautiful Audubon Nature Institute, located between Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue in the heart of New Orleans. There is no entry fee to participate. Visit www.nace-foundation.org/events/race.asp to register or for sponsorship opportunities. Bus transportation and refreshments will be provided. Be sure to stick around for a post-race party and awards ceremony!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Technically “Cool” Event and make a direct impact in the corrosion control industry by becoming a member of a technical committee, while hanging out with the “Cool” group at NACE.

NACE technical committees produce the standards and reports that industry professionals rely on when seeking solutions to their corrosion problems. They also sponsor a variety of technical symposia and information exchanges at our Annual Conference and Corrosion Technology Week.

Make plans to take your “Coolness” to the next level!

Please note: Check the “Technically Cool Event” box on your registration form. Your exclusive reception ticket will be available at on-site registration. Attendees registering as a “Guest” or “Exhibit Attendant” may not register for this event, but are welcome to attend on a cash bar basis.

Get ready to munch, mingle, and make merry at the CORROSION 2008 Welcome Reception. Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. All attendees and exhibitors are invited for a night to remember!

This reception is co-sponsored by Carboline Companies and NACE International. The two organizations are bound together by a common vision of corrosion prevention, environmental preservation, and education.

Attention NACE Student Sections! Teams now forming! Take on your rivals in the NACE Jeopardy Game. Two teams of 3 students will be pitted against each other in various categories ranging from corrosion and history to trivia and NACE-related questions.

To register your team,

Corporate Member Reception—An Exclusive Party!

Join us for a cocktail! Make plans to attend the Corporate Member Reception in the exhibit hall, just prior to the grand opening. This private event for Corporate Members only will give you a chance to rub elbows with other NACE Corporate Members.

For more information on corporate membership, visit www.nace.org/corporatebenefits, call 1 800/797-6223, U.S. and Canada, or +1 281/228-6223 worldwide.

“Irish Eyes will be Smiling” during the grand opening of the exhibit hall. Year after year, this conference event continues to draw the largest attendance.

Take this opportunity to view over 350 exhibits and network with leaders in the corrosion control industry while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day New Orleans Style!   A complimentary drink ticket will be included with your registration that is redeemable only during the Grand Opening. Avoid a “pinch”— don’t forget to wear GREEN!

Please note: All attendees must wear their CORROSION 2008 badges for admittance. Due to numerous laws/liabilities, no one under the age of 18 will be given access to the Exhibit Hall during the Expo Grand Opening on Monday, March 17, 2008.

Generation Next: Movers and Shakers Mix ‘n’ Mingle Party

Network with the next generation’s movers and shakers! If you are a student or young professional, make sure you attend this exciting networking reception. Mix, mingle, and make new friends! Cash bar and appetizers served. Be sure to check out NACESpace on MySpace at http://groups.myspace.com/nacespace for updates.

Join us at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant conveniently located at 701 Tchoupitoulas St. (walking distance from the convention center).

The Platinum Member Reception is an “invitation only event,” exclusive to Platinum Members of NACE. This offers elite members an informal social opportunity to meet other Platinum Members, as well as the President, Executive Director, and board members of NACE International.

For information about upgrading your membership status, visit www.nace.org/corporatebenefits or call +1 281/228-6223.

Annual Awards Dinner

The Annual Awards Dinner recognizes select NACE members for their outstanding contributions to NACE, corrosion control methods, science, and engineering. Share in the celebration as the 2008/2009 NACE officers are introduced.

Due to limited seating, it is recommended that you purchase your ticket in advance. Individual tickets and full tables are available. The awards dinner is preceded by a reception in the ballroom foyer at 6:30 p.m. The dress is business or cocktail attire.

Coupons will be available at registration for those who have purchased dinner tickets. Coupons must be exchanged for seating at the Annual Awards Dinner reservation desk on site in New Orleans.