PDC 2005 : General Information

This page contains links to general information about AGA's PDC, including conference policies and procedures, special needs, exhibits and other helpful hints for enjoying your stay in Orlando. Click on the links above for specific information or scroll down this page.

AGA's 54^th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition will take place on July 10 - 13, 2005, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Phone: 407.239.4200.

Conference attire is business/resort casual. This includes khaki slacks, polo-type shirts or sweaters for the gentlemen, and slacks, skirts, polo-type shirts, blouses, or sweaters for the ladies. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

Please remember to wear your badge whenever attending AGA functions. This allows you uncomplicated access to conference events, including the Exhibit Hall. Your badge is proof of registration - without it, you will not be allowed to participate in any conference activities. Guests must be accompanied by a registered attendee. There are no exceptions to this policy.

As a courtesy to speakers and other attendees, please refrain from the use of pagers or cell phones during presentations. Please also keep in mind that conference participants are there to learn. In consideration of all participants, we ask that you kindly turn off your phone/pager or set it to vibrate only and leave the session if you receive a call or page. Thank you.

Should you need assistance during the conference, please stop by the Registration Desk or look for AGA staff wearing blue and orange shirts.

Attendee Messages
A message board will be located near the conference Registration Desk. The message board will be available throughout the conference for posting messages for conference attendees. AGA does not have the ability to deliver messages directly to attendees, so we ask that you check the message board occasionally.

In an emergency, we will do our best to locate attendees in the meeting rooms at the beginning and end of each session. However, sessions will not be interrupted, so please remember to check the message board and/or voice mail during breaks.

For your convenience, a lost and found box will be kept at the Registration Desk. Bring found items or report lost items to the Registration Desk and we will try to assist you. AGA will not be responsible for lost personal property.

AGA will do its best to accommodate special meal requests for the luncheons. Please be sure to indicate on your Registration Form if you have any dietary restrictions (diabetic, low sodium, vegetarian, etc.) so that we can provide you with a special meal based on your dietary needs. Because these meals are ordered before the conference, special meal requests received onsite cannot be guaranteed; however, we will make every attempt will be made to accommodate your needs.

Sorry, we cannot provide special menus or dietary choices for the breakfasts or receptions, however, we will make every attempt to accommodate your needs.

AGA strives to hold meetings that are accessible to all. Please tell us what you require to help make your participation more enjoyable and meaningful. Be sure to indicate on your registration form if you require any special assistance, auxiliary aids or other reasonable accommodations to fully participate in this event. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible. Special requests received on site or less than three weeks before the conference cannot be guaranteed; however, we will make every attempt will be made to accommodate your needs.

AGA is proud to once again sponsor the National Community Service Raffle. Regional Coordinators for Community Service will be selling raffle tickets throughout the week for great prizes such as gift certificates, regional gift baskets, sports memorabilia and lots more! Come by and take a look at all the raffle loot! Raffle ticket prices are:

Proceeds from the raffle will support the AGA National Community Service Fund as well as a charity selected by the raffle participants. Make sure you stop by the raffle booth and vote for your favorite charity! Chapters are asked to donate prizes from their local areas. Raffle winners are posted at the booth each day after lunch. You must present the winning ticket to claim your prize. Contact raffle coordinator Renee Gilman, CGFM at Renee.Gilman@dla.mil to donate.

Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will showcase the best in financial management products and services in one place at one time! You'll find pace-setting tools and technology that will help you do your job faster, more efficiently and more effectively. Visit the Exhibit Hall to gain expert insight and get a hands-on understanding of the latest innovations in financial management and accountability.

The Exhibit Hall is a hub of activity, with continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and receptions all taking place here. The Exhibit Hall provides the perfect place to mix and mingle with colleagues and friends, and to meet your suppliers.

Interested in purchasing an exhibit booth at PDC 2005? Click here for more information about becoming an exhibitor.

Stay connected with co-workers, family and friends through the computers in the PDC Cyber Lounge. The Cyber Lounge, located in the Exhibit Hall, is an office away from home. Computers have Internet access, as well as some limited programs for last-minute projects. A fax and copy machine will also be available. The Cyber Lounge is also a convenient place to meet people or enjoy a refreshing beverage or treat.

Stop by the BearingPoint Relaxation Station and treat yourself to a seated upper-body massage. Melt away the classic tension areas to help you remain refreshed, alert and energized throughout the day. When you arrive in Orlando, just visit BearingPoint in booth #506 to obtain your coupon for a free massage.

The BearingPoint Relaxation Station will be located in the Exhibit Hall and will be open during the following hours:

Sunday, July 10, 2005
5 – 7 p.m.

Monday, July 11, 2005
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Hospitality Suite offers a great way to connect with old friends and make new ones while networking in an informal setting. Visit the hospitality suite for a snack or beverage, and for easy access to tour, restaurant and activity information to make your stay even more memorable. The suite will be available to conference attendees and their traveling companions during the conference. Look for more information in your registration bag that you will receive at the conference.

The 2005 Orlando Host Committee invites you to attend the 2005 Professional Development Conference on July 10 - 13, 2005 in Orlando, FL.

Come early and bring your family to enjoy the recreational facilities at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center - indoor and outdoor pools, full service spa, walking/jogging path, fitness center, championship golf, lighted tennis courts, basketball, sand volleyball courts and game room. And while in Orlando, you can visit the Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's-MGM Studios, EPCOT, Sea World, Universal Studios, Discovery Cove, Islands of Adventure and many other venues. We'll have information and brochures about places to see and things to do.

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