Special Events

In addition to the technical program and exposition we have arranged a number of social events to ensure an exceptional conference experience. Visit the Exhibit Hall for continental breakfasts, and refreshment breaks. Connect with old friends, and create new ones, with colleagues from all over the country at the evening receptions. Whether you come alone or with a group, you will have ample opportunity to make new contacts in informal settings. Click on the links above for more information or scroll down this page.

AGA Offers CGFM Training and Examination Opportunities at the PDC! For more information, click here.

Welcome Reception
Start the conference excitement early ? join us from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, for a Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Visit booths and be the first to explore an exciting marketplace of services, tools and new technology all designed for your needs. This reception is the perfect kick-off to this year?s conference.

Monday Mixer
Join us form 5 -6 p.m. on Monday, July 11, for an informal social hour in the Exhibit Hall. This is an opportunity to relax, have a drink or a light snack, mix and mingle and perhaps make dinner plans with other PDC attendees.

President?s Reception
Find a cure for the Summertime Blues! Join AGA National President, Bobby A. Derrick, CGFM, on Wednesday, July 13, for a festive, fun-filled evening and the last social event of the PDC. Experience our ?blues? entertainment and enjoy food, drinks and fun with colleagues and friends. Entertainment for the evening will feature Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz and R & B music, with special performances by Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway impersonators. This promises to be an unmatched celebration and fun for all.

Golf Tournament
Treat yourself to a relaxing game of golf! Winding around 200 acres and three sides of the Orlando World Center Marriott, Hawk?s Landing Golf Club offers a thoroughly enjoyable, elegant and energizing golf experience. The course is just over 6800 yards and carries a slope rating of 134. Fitting with the emphasis Hawk?s Landing places on enhancing the golfer?s adventure, each golf cart now contains a ProLink electronic caddy system which tracks the yardage of the ball, pin placement and hidden hazards. 

Brown bag lunch at Noon. Tee time is 1 p.m., shotgun start (best ball). Contests will include Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin. Prizes will be awarded at the end of play.

Registration is limited to the first 88 people. Entrance fee is $25 per person and includes lunch, cart and 18 holes of golf. Because space is limited, registration fees are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to participate, you can designate someone to take your place. To register for the golf tournament, click here.

Hospitality Suite
The Hospitality Suite offers a great way to connect with old friends?and make new ones?and network 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.

Tours
There are no tours scheduled for this year?s PDC. Please visit the Hospitality Suite for information on local attractions, shopping and sightseeing.