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A41 NACE INTERNATIONAL: VOL. 55, NO. 10 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE OCTOBER 2016 Networking Activities Technical Committees 101 Sunday, March 26 ■ 9 to 10 a.m. and Monday, March 27 ■ 9 to 10 a.m. Is this your first time at CORROSION? Have you been a member and always wondered how our standards are developed or how you can play a role in the process? If so, technical committee officers and NACE staff members are offering two separate sessions, one on Sunday and a second opportunity for Monday, to welcome you to Technical Committees 101. As a participant, this session will benefit you by: § Providing a basic understanding of how technical committees work § Learning how you can get involved in technical standards development § Identifying research topics of greatest interest to you and your company § Answering your technical committee questions Opening Night Reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. The 2017 Opening Night Reception opens CORROSION 2017 in New Orleans as attendees and exhibitors interact over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Drink tickets will be provided at registration. This reception is co-sponsored by Carboline Company and NACE International. The two organizations are bound together by a common vision of corrosion prevention, environment preservation, and education. Sponsored by: Monday, March 27 30 Below—For Students & Young Professionals Under 30 8 p.m. to midnight Ernst Cafe ■ New Orleans, LA Students and professionals under the age of 30 are invited to unwind and network during a night out on the town in the "Big Easy." Connect with the brightest new minds in the world of corrosion as you enjoy an evening of music and food. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by: 13th Annual Silent Auction a 13th Annual Silent Auction S 13th Annual Silent Auction Benefiting the NACE Foundation e Benefiting the NACE Foundation t Benefiting the NACE Foundation Monday, March 27 through a Monday, March 27 through c Monday, March 27 through Wednesday, March 29 c Wednesday, March 29 Exhibit Hall ■ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center o Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Take a break from the action in the Exhibit Hall and browse the wide variety of items and collectibles available at the silent t wide variety of items and collectibles available at the silent auction! Items will be on display and open for bidding during d auction! Items will be on display and open for bidding during NACE Expo hours through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. 9. NACE Expo hours through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. Proceeds will benefit the NACE Foundation in our efforts to inspire the future generation of corrosion professionals. Don't delay, it may be your lucky day! MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards 4:45 p.m. The 2017 MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards program is now underway! The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 14, 2016. Award guidelines and nomination forms for this event are available online. Nominations will be judged by a distinguished panel of corrosion experts. Awards for the highest-rated innovations will be presented in front of the Exhibit Hall before the Expo Grand Opening. For more information, please visit nace.org/mpinnovationawards . Expo Grand Opening 5 to 7 p.m. The grand opening of the Exhibit Hall is the most popular event each year. CORROSION 2017 attendees will get their first opportunity to meet with more than 320+ exhibiting companies. A complimentary drink ticket redeemable only at the Expo Grand Opening will be included in your registration packet. All attendees must wear their badges for admittance. Tuesday, March 28 NACE U Student Meeting Today's Students, Tomorrow's Solutions 9:30 to 11 a.m. Are you a student or a professional with five or fewer years of industry experience? Join NACE U's lively panel discussion that will focus on current and future trends in the corrosion industry. Learn how current technology and the economy will affect today's young professionals.