SPECIAL EVENTS

Attire
- Conference/Expo: Business Casual
- Annual Banquet: Business

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00AM+

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September 26, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

COURSE 1 � Design for Production

Room 350D

9:00am � 5:00pm

Instructor: Professor Thomas Lamb

This workshop course presents an introduction to Design for Production (DFP). The objective is to teach engineers how to apply DFP and what to look for to determine the extent of DFP in proposed designs for naval and commercial ships. Student exercises will focus on understanding DFP principles and developing DFP concepts. Topics to be covered include definitions and principles, application to basic and detailed design, build strategy approach, simulation, and integration with production.

Fee: Member $ 175
Non-member $ 325
All courses are expected to be approved for continuing education credit.

COURSE 2 � Practical Seakeeping

Room 350E

9:00am � 5:00pm

Instructor: Dr. Edward Lewandowski

This course will provide the background necessary to understand seakeeping specifications and reports. After a general discussion of performance requirements, the specification of the wave environment will be described, including definitions of sea states and wave spectra as well as identification of sources of data. Determination of the ship response to the waves will next be explored, including use of model tests and prediction tools; the available tools will be described and compared. Quantitative measures of seakeeping performance, including absolute and relative motions, motions-at-a-point, slamming, MSI and MII, will be defined. Use of these quantitative measures in conjunction with performance criteria for the development of operability indices will be explained. Finally, several examples will be considered, including a detailed examination of a seakeeping test report and development of an operability index.
Familiarity with basic naval architecture is assumed. Note that the theory of ship motions will not be developed in this course; the emphasis is on the understanding and practical use of the input and output of the available prediction tools.

Fee: Member $ 175
Non-member $ 325

All courses are expected to be approved for continuing education credit.

COURSE 3 � Floating Offshore Engineering Facilities and Mooring Systems

Room 350F

9:00am � 5:00pm

Instructor: Professor Robert E. Randall

Floating offshore engineering facilities continue to serve the offshore industry and produce energy around the world. The purpose of this continuing education short course is to provide naval architects, marine and ocean engineers, and other interested conference participants an introduction to floating offshore facilities and their mooring systems. The topics covered include a brief summary of offshore production facilities, regulatory and class societies rules and guidelines, environmental data and extreme meteorological events (hurricane, cyclone) that control the design, evaluation of environmental loads, hull types (semi submersibles, tension leg platforms, spars, and ship shapes) and arrangements, stability, and mooring systems. Example calculations for the mooring design of a selected floating offshore production facility will be conducted to demonstrate the concepts presented.

Fee: Member $ 175
Non-member $ 325

All courses are expected to be approved for continuing education credit.

STUDENT SOCIAL & STUDENT CONGRESS DESIGN COMPETITION
(Design/Build/Measurements/Qualifications)

Ballroom C

1:00pm � 6:00pm

Student Social - For a majority of students this will be their first chance to meet and network with other SNAME student members. The student social is designed as an �icebreaker� to allow students to try out and hone their networking skills amongst their peers in a friendly environment. The popular and well attended Student Design Competition pits teams of students against each other designing, building, and running �sea trials� (and making design adjustments), in a contest for the best boat made of provided materials that meets design rquirements kept secret up until the start of the competition. Time constraints plus keen minds and lots of creativity result in a hotbed of student design, construction, testing and trials in a pool of water set up on the Expo floor on Thursday. The winning team receives both recognition and an award.

Ticket: None Required
Conference registration badge required.

PRESIDENT�S RECEPTION

Expo Hall E

6:00pm�8:00pm

Be there for the first networking opportunity of the conference by attending the popular President�s Reception, held in the Expo Hall. An assortment of food and two complimentary cocktails will be available throughout the Expo Hall, providing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special preview of the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo exhibits while networking with new friends and colleagues.

Ticket: Provided Complimentary with All Conference Registration
Fees, except One Day or Course Registrations
All Other Attendees: $ 70 per person

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

PRESIDENT�S WELCOME

Room 370

8:00am � 8:30am

President Kramek will welcome the membership to the 2008 SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo at 8:00 AM. Immediately following, the first panel discussion, "The Arctic Challenge - A Panel Discussion on Current and Future Arctic Marine Developments," moderated by Peter Noble, will take place.
Ticket: None required

EXPO MORNING REFRESHMENTS

Expo Hall E

10:00am � 11:00am

Have a light breakfast of coffee and pastry in the Expo Hall. This is your first opportunity of the day to see the latest maritime technology on display, and to receive exposure to the many maritime services and professionals gathered at the Expo.

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

STUDENT CONGRESS - SSC ELECTIONS/AWARDS/
DESIGN COMPETITION (Design Review)

Ballroom C

11:00am � 1:00pm

Student attendees convene to hold Elections for 2009 Student Steering Committee (SSC) officers. The SSC oversees student events and works directly with headquarters on the planning and execution of various student programs, addresses concerns of the various student sections, and advises and assists student section interaction with faculty advisors. Students who have participated in both national and international contests are presented awards acknowledging their winning entries, including graduate and undergraduate Best Paper awards. Final review of entries for the Design Competition will also be held before pool testing and judging in the Expo Hall to determine the winning design.

Conference registration badge required.

INNOVATION SESSIONS

Expo Hall E

11:00 am � 1:30 pm

SNAME is pleased to announce the Expo will once again feature our exclusive Innovation Sessions on the Expo Floor. These presentations on new products and technologies will give insight into the latest technology available from exhibitors.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

STUDENT POSTER DISPLAY

Rooms 370/380 Foyer

11:00am � 5:30pm

The student poster session is a great opportunity for students to showcase their hard work in the areas of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Many students are currently doing research and investigative studies on various topics in the industry. The poster display allows those individuals or groups of individuals to show other students, professors and industry professionals the results of their hard work. Some previous topic areas have included senior design projects, human powered submarine competitions, the International design competition series, along with undergraduate and graduate research. The poster session is not limited to student lead research but is open to any research or activity in which students participate. If you would like to participate or have your students participate please contact Weston Hawkins for further information.

STUDENT CONGRESS DESIGN COMPETITION (Judging) LUNCH

Expo Hall E

1:00pm � 2:30pm

Join in the fun in the EXPO hall when student vessels are given the final testing in the pool and are judged to determine the winning team and design in the Student Design Competition.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

EXPO HALL LUNCH

Expo Hall E

1:00pm � 2:30pm

Don�t miss a single exhibitor � have lunch on the Expo floor. Stroll through the Expo, or take advantage of the caf? seating to meet with friends and colleagues over lunch at the Expo. Learn about new maritime products, services and technologies� exhibitors will be ready and waiting to provide the information you need!

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registrations
All Other Attendees: $ 25 per person

INNOVATION SESSIONS

Expo Hall E

1:30 pm � 2:30 pm

SNAME is pleased to announce the Expo will once again feature our exclusive Innovation Sessions on the Expo Floor. These presentations on new products and technologies will give insight into the latest technology available from exhibitors.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

STUDENT JOB FAIR

Ballroom C

3:00pm � 5:30pm

Many employers are seeking students, and at the SNAME Annual Meeting students can attend a Job Fair specifically for them to meet with various companies in the maritime industry ready to review their needs and openings for full time new hire positions and intern/co-op positions and arrange interviews. We encourage students to dust off and update their resume, and bring copies to hand out to many different employers in the Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Engineering, and Offshore Technology sectors.

If you are an employer and would like to participate in this event please contact Wes Hawkins or Fred Goldfarb.

Conference registration badge required.

PRE-BANQUET GENERAL RECEPTION

Ballroom of Americas Foyer (hotel)

6:00pm � 7:15pm (cash bar)

This reception has grown into a valuable opportunity to again gather with your friends and network with colleagues prior to the Banquet.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

ANNUAL BANQUET

Ballroom of Americas (hotel)

7:15pm � 9:30pm

We look forward to your presence and yet another opportunity to network with colleagues and business associates. The Annual Banquet will feature presentation of the Society�s most prestigious awards for outstanding accomplishments in the marine field, as well as a noted principal speaker.

Attire: Business
Ticket: Required.
Fee: $ 110 per person
Seating: Open for individual attendees.
Reserved for tables of 10 or more.

POST-BANQUET RECEPTION (New Event)

Ballroom of Americas Foyer (hotel)

9:30pm � 11:00pm (cash bar)

Immediately following the Annual Banquet, join us for an after-banquet networking reception. Continue to network and enjoy the after glow; connect with your clients, colleagues, and SNAME friends.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

Friday, October 17th, 2008

EXPO MORNING REFRESHMENTS

Expo Hall E

8:00am � 9:30am

Have a light breakfast of coffee and pastry in the Expo Hall. This is your first opportunity of the day to see the latest maritime technology on display, and to receive exposure to the many maritime services and professionals gathered at the Expo.

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

PRESIDENT�S LUNCHEON (Return Event)
AWARDS/BUSINESS SESSION

Ballroom C

12:30 � 2:00pm

This year will feature the return of the popular President�s Luncheon. SNAME President Robert E. Kramek will address the membership. The prominent William M. Kennedy Award for �Outstanding Service and Contribution in the Development of Systems and Planning Applying to Shipbuilding and Ship Repair� and the Elmer L. Hann Award for the �best paper on Ship Production delivered at the Ship Production Symposium�, will be presented as well as awards for papers of excellence, and for service or participation in Society activities. The agenda will include the introduction of the new SNAME President, R. Keith Michel, who served in 2008 as President-Elect, and will take office on January 1, 2009. All members are encouraged to remain for the Business Session immediately following the luncheon, where adoption of proposed amendments to the Bylaws will be acted upon.

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registrations
All Other Attendees: $ 30 per person

INNOVATION SESSIONS

Expo Hall E

12:30 pm � 1:30 pm

SNAME is pleased to announce the Expo will once again feature our exclusive Innovation Sessions on the Expo Floor. These presentations on new products and technologies will give insight into the latest technology available from exhibitors.

Conference or Expo registration badge required.

STUDENT POSTER DISPLAY

Rooms 370/380 - Foyer

8:00am � 2:00pm

The student poster session is a great opportunity for students to showcase their hard work in the areas of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Many students are currently doing research and investigative studies on various topics in the industry. The poster display allows those individuals or groups of individuals to show other students, professors and industry professionals the results of their hard work. Some previous topic areas have included senior design projects, human powered submarine competitions, the International design competition series, along with undergraduate and graduate research. The poster session is not limited to student lead research but is open to any research or activity in which students participate. If you would like to participate or have your students participate please contact Weston Hawkins for further information.

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

STUDENT SUMMIT

Ballroom of Americas � A (hotel)

9:00am � 12:30pm

The Student Summit, now in its third year, is a discussion of new ideas, changes benefiting student members, ideas to promote increased student interest and participation in SNAME and related subjects. One idea from a previous Summit which now benefits student members is the Student Intranet, which allows students to exchange information, post documents, and interact more easily with the Student Steering Committee, which has it�s own SSC Intranet as well.

By Invitation