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Mark your calendars for April 17-19th, 2009, and join your fellow PACA members at the "Best Practices" Symposium in Chicago. The event will be hosted by the historical and cosmopolitan Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. Located at the gateway of Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, the Knickerbocker just finished a multi-million dollar renovation of their rooms. Luxurious new amenities and décor await your arrival!
Our program committee is working hard to deliver a weekend packed with informative sessions certain to help your business. If you’ve never attended this bi-annual meeting before, this is your chance to participate in one of the best “educational” conferences in the industry. While the exchange of information and discussion of pivotal stock photo issues is the focus of our meeting, there will also be plenty of time for networking.
There are more reasons than ever not to miss this important summit:
PACA has arranged our meeting in conjunction with other events in Chicago to help maximize your travel dollars. picturehouse Chicago will take place on April 16th, 2009, at the River East Art Center from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving you the opportunity to participate in this annual exhibition before our meeting begins. This event is dedicated to building stronger relationships with your existing clients and broadening your client base in all market sectors. PACA members receive a 10% discount on exhibit space, as well as access and discounts to a variety of Marketing Opportunities and Sponsorship Packages. Sponsored by PACA, Nancy Wolff, PACA Counsel, will present a new seminar on Copyright and Fair Use. The seminar will be held right before the exhibits open for an unprecedented early attendance.
The Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel is extending PACA's discounted rate to attendee stays between April 14 and April 21 (based on availability). Members are encouraged to make their hotel reservations as early as possible to secure lodging at a reduced rate. You can also call the hotel toll-free at 800/621-8140 and ask for the special group rate.
Your registration fee includes the symposium's breakfasts, lunches, and cocktail receptions.
For the first time, ASPP members will be joining us for the entire meeting. PACA members will rub elbows with art buyers, photographers, and stock archives from their Midwest and East Coast Chapters. As we’ve seen in previous years, this dynamic combination makes for some great conversation!
Our symposium sponsorship opportunities will include last year's favorite, Photomercials. One title slide and at least 20 beautiful images in a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation will entertain the waiting audience before each session starts. Information on all meeting sponsorship opportunities is available here.
PACA appreciates suggestions and recommendations from our members and we’re putting together a meeting that is reflective of your interests, including:
- Art Buyer’s Panel: Our most popular session! Learn what your buyers are thinking.
- Presentation by Patrick Ross, Executive Director of the Copyright Alliance, which will focus on copyright legislation and education on a broad scale.
- Keywording Panel: "Why Effective Keywording is So Important for Buyer’s and Sellers"
- Legal Session: "Preparing for Court: If You’re Called to Testify"
- Technology Session: "Doing More With Less"
- Business Models: "How is Stock Sold in 2009?"
- PLUS Session: Focuses on buyers' use of the PLUS system and how it affects your business
- Business 101: The legal side of image distribution and licensing
- Industry in Transition: Experts Discuss Current Trends, etc.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
A landmark hotel located at the gateway to the Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, the historic Knickerbocker welcomes you to the best destination in downtown Chicago for shopping, dining, and business. Located near Water Tower Place, John Hancock Tower, Navy Pier, and Michigan Avenue stores, the hotel offers accessibility to all the city’s landmarks and attractions.
Experience the recent debut of a multi-million dollar guest room transformation, including opulent suites and stylish corridors. The transformed rooms feature a collection of design elements and amenities for a quiet haven amid luxury. Soothing neutral colors accented with a punch of cranberry are complemented by linen, dark Mahogany accents, chic lamps, and rich upholstery. The guest room redesign brings the hotel to a heightened level of elegance befitting its grand heritage and cosmopolitan city location.
After a day of sessions, unwind in the contemporary setting of the Knickerbocker's stylish Martini Bar. Meet friends or make new ones while you sit at the granite-top bar and order one of over 50 different martinis with all the trimmings. The Bar also serves 36 wines by the glass, beer, and cocktails. Complimentary bar snacks are served along with appetizers, salads and sandwiches.
NiX Restaurant, located on the lobby level, features American cuisine in a bistro setting. Elegantly-simple and superbly-presented choices are offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Desserts to tempt your palate await your selection. NiX coffee bar offers beverages and assorted food items to go.
With special rates available 3 days before and after the symposium, you can come early and stay late. PACA has negotiated a great discount room rate for meeting attendees of just $179 per night. The reduced rates apply to stays between April 14 and April 21 (based on availability). The number of rooms available at this preferred rate is limited and you must make your reservations by 5:00 p.m. CST March 26, 2009 in order to receive the special PACA discount.
For more information contact Cathy Aron, PACA Executive Director
at 714/815-8427 or
execdirector@pacaoffice.org. Be sure to check out the website
regularly for early bird incentives. |