Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 

What are the important deadlines and key dates for the seminar?
Who should attend the seminar?
How do I submit an abstract to the seminar selection committee?
How do I register for the seminar?
How do I reserve a hotel room?
What are the registration fees?
How do I cancel my existing seminar registration?
How do I modify or cancel my hotel reservation?
What is the per diem rate?
What is the dress code?

What are the important deadlines and key dates for the seminar?

        All deadlines are at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Who should attend the seminar?

Explosives safety personnel from the military, government and contractor agencies and academia who have been charged with the mission of enhancing explosives safety are invited to participate and interact with leading authorities in the explosive safety community. 

Organizations with latest products and technologies are encouraged to present their material and showcase their contributions in the highly integrated exhibit hall.

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How do I submit an abstract to the seminar selection committee?

Abstracts should be submitted online by March 1, 2008.  Presentations should address technologies, research, or policies and procedures that have recently been demonstrated or investigated, or will be in the near future.  Detailed instructions and the downloadable Call for Papers can be found on the seminar website or by clicking on the following link:  Call for Papers and Presentations.

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How do I register for the seminar?

You can register online at www.ddesbseminar.org. Registration opened on February 1, 2008.

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How do I reserve a hotel room?

Special room rates of $95 have been negotiated at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas, and Spa for seminar attendees at the U.S. Federal government per diem.  You can reserve a hotel room through the online registration system after you register for the seminar at www.ddesbseminar.org through 5 p.m. ET on July 11, 2008.
 
You will need to have your credit card information to complete the hotel reservation.  You will be charged for one night’s room and tax if you do not cancel your reservation earlier than 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date.

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What are the registration fees?

 

Early Bird Registration
Ends 5 p.m. ET
June 6, 2008

Registration
Ends 5 p.m. ET
July 25, 2008

Late/Onsite Registration
Begins 3 p.m. PT
August 11, 2008
Attendees
$600
$675
$750

Exhibitors

$1,500

$2,000

$2,250

Corner Upgrades

$200

$200

$200

Island Upgrades

$500

$500

$500

Registration fees include Seminar Materials, Plenary Session, Technical Sessions, Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception, 3 Continental Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 6 Breaks.  Attendees are responsible for their travel, lodging, meals and incidental costs.

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How do I cancel my existing seminar registration?

Cancellations and substitutions for seminar attendees are accepted with advance notice.  If you need to cancel, you must send written notification to Impact Associates by fax at 865.379.7094, or by e-mail at service@ddesbseminar.org.

Cancellations for seminar attendees:

Cancellations for exhibitors:

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How do I modify or cancel my existing hotel reservation?

You can modify an existing hotel reservation online through the seminar website at www.ddesbseminar.org through 5 p.m. ET on July 11, 2008.

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What is the per diem rate in Palm Springs?

Lodging - $95
M&IE - $59

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What is the dress code?

Attire for all sessions will be business casual.  You may want to bring a light jacket or sweater, since the temperature in each meeting room varies.

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