GENERAL INFORMATION
Meeting Details
Location
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Ryman Exhibit Hall B1&2
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214-1297Sessions, exhibits, and social events, unless otherwise indicated, will be held at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
Exhibit Hours
| Thursday, August 7 | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm SMA Booth, Alliance Area, & APAA only |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Opening Reception; Grand Opening of Full Exhibit Hall |
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| Friday, August 8 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Full Exhibit Hall |
| Saturday, August 9 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am Full Exhibit Hall |
Activities
Daily Prize Drawings — All registered professional attendees are eligible for the prize drawings. There will be the popular, "Register with Exhibitors for Prizes" giveaways. Professional attendees are encouraged to visit with exhibitors to learn more about their products & services — all while qualifying for great giveaways! Winners will be chosen during the break times each day. Don't forget, you must be present to win any of the prize drawings!
Thursday Evening's Welcome Reception is open to all attendees and is a great opportunity for you to interact with the exhibit representatives. All exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to participate in this event hosted by the SMA Alliance.
Cyber Café E-mail Stations will help you keep in touch while away from the office.
All refreshment breaks will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Friday & Saturday.
APAA
American Physicians’ Art Association will once again have physician artwork on display. Art enthusiasts will want to be sure to stop by the APAA area to view the display of paintings and sculptures by physicians from across the U.S. For more information on membership in the APAA or displaying your art at the meeting, contact the APAA via e-mail: apaamail@gmail.com.
Scientific Posters
An entire area, separate from the industry exhibits, has been designated for you to view your peers’ poster presentations of the latest research findings and clinical information. Have questions about a particular poster display? You’ll have the chance to visit with presenters and get those questions answered during the Thursday evening Welcome Reception.
SMA Alliance Area
The SMA Alliance Area will feature displays on Doctors’ Day, Medical Heritage Projects & Breast Cancer Awareness. We also encourage you to visit the Alliance area and participate in the ever-popular “Alliance Raffle” and place bids on your favorite raffle items. Note: A portion of the proceeds collected from the raffle benefit the SMA Research & Education Endowment Fund.
Hotel Reservations
A world-renowned destination recognized for amazing indoor atriums and warm hospitality – Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, will be the site for this year’s annual scientific assembly. The hotel provides nine acres of lush indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls and a temperature of 72 degrees without the chance of rain or snow. To ensure your hotel reservations at SMA’s group rate, please refer to the form in this brochure or visit SMA’s website, www.sma.org/am2008.
Meeting Registration
Mail your registration form today! Simply mail in the registration form located in the brochure or register online. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact an SMA representative at 1-800-423-4992, ext. 620.
