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REGISTRATION - GENERAL INFORMATION

Delegate registration fees include:


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  • Coffee Breaks: coffee, decaf coffee and tea for Monday August 22, Tuesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 24.
  • Sunday Reception: one free drink and complimentary hors d'oeuvres at the Hyattt Regency Hotel, on the evening of Sunday, August 21.
  • Presenters Breakfast: all presenting authors must attend the Presenters Breakfast on the day of their presentation.
  • Internet Café: free access to e-mail and the Internet… bring your password.
  • Poster Session: see the latest research projects in progress, meet colleagues in a lively discussion environment. The Poster Session will be held in the Trade Show area – Imperial Ballroom (Hyatt Regency Hotel Calgary) on Monday, August 22.
  • Metals 2005 Trade Show: featuring 22 booths - this is the single best way to meet the Canadian metallurgy and materials industry in person.
  • Tuesday MetSoc Technical Section Lunches: join fellow metallurgists for lively discussions and presentations about your specialization. Includes beer, soft drinks and box lunches.
  • MetSoc Awards Banquet: on the evening of Tuesday, August 23, the Society will honour its outstanding contributors by presentation of the Society Awards and Fellowships.
  • Technical Program: over 300 state-of-the-art technical presentations. Meet metals and materials experts from 40 countries. Most of the presentations will use computer projection.
  • All applicable taxes.
Students will receive complimentary tickets to the Opening Reception and a Technical Section Lunch ticket. Those registered in the Companions' Program receive one ticket to the Opening Reception.

Cancellation Policy:

Written notice of cancellation must be sent to the Conference Registration postmarked no later than August 8, 2004. A $100 processing fee will be charged for all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after August 8, 2005.

Goods and Services Tax (GST):

The Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 7% tax that is added to all goods and services purchased while in Canada. Non-resident visitors to Canada can claim a rebate of GST paid on certain goods and accommodations. For non-resident visitors, "Tax Refund for Visitors" booklets will be enclosed with registration confirmation.

On-site Registration:

Pre-registered delegates and companions may pick up their badges, programs and tickets at the Conference Registration Desk in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Tickets for social events and industrial tours may also be obtained at the Conference Registration Desk.

The Registration Desk will be open at the following times:

Saturday, August 20, 2005
Sunday, August 21, 2005

Monday, August 22, 2005
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM (Short course registration only)
 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM (Short course registration only)
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM