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Registration fees for the 2010 International Bridge Conference

• Full Registration includes admission to the keynote session, featured agency session, daily technical sessions, workshops, IBC exhibit hall, exhibitor's party and the Monday/Wednesday exhibit hall buffet luncheons. (The bridge awards luncheon (Monday) is included; however, seating is strictly limited to the first 300 requests.   You must select the luncheon on the registration form to receive a ticket.)  
• One-Day/Two-Day Registration selections include the technical sessions, special interest sessions, IBC exhibit hall and corresponding exhibit function for that day(s) only.
• You will still see the quality technical presentations as offered in all previous IBC's; these are referred to as "Technical Sessions", and include papers grouped into sessions of common subject matter.
• We are offering several "Seminars" that are educational programs for continued training.
• We also offer a number of "Workshops" presented by many of our co-sponsors, and other industry-leading groups on an even wider variety of bridge industry subject matter.
• Many of these same groups have coordinated their "Committee Meetings" during the dates of the IBC; some of which are open to all conference registrants.

Additional Registration Items

• Cancellation Policy: All refund requests must be received in writing. No refund requests will be honored after May 28, 2010. If you do not cancel, and do not attend the IBC, you will be responsible for your full registration fees. Substitute attendees are welcome. All refunds are subject to a $25 administration processing fee. Some IBC events are subject to minimum participation; should you register for an event that is cancelled, you will be refunded your fee.

How to Register as an Attendee

We offer 3 easy ways to register:

On-line Registration

Mail the completed registration form to:

International Bridge Conference
c/o ESWP
337 Fourth Ave. 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

or Fax the completed registration form to: 412-261-1606

More information:   Contact Conor McGarvey at 412-261-0710 or c.mcgarvey@eswp.com 

On-Site Registration

The IBC Registration Desk is located in Hall A of the David L. Lawrence Convention (DLLCC).    

* Hours Subject to Change

On-Site Registration will accept company or personal checks drawn on a US bank, travelers checks, bank transfers, and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express only), and cash.  Electronic transfers and purchase orders will not be accepted.

Spouse/Guest Program

While you are attending one of the technical functions of the conference, your spouse/guest will be able to enjoy one of the many attractions of the Pittsburgh area. This recently new feature of the conference will begin with a "Get Acquainted" Continental Breakfast on Monday at 8:30am, with a Guest Speaker from the VisitPittsburgh - Pittsburgh's Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Registration for the Spouse's Program is $75 and includes a ticket to the Get Acquainted Breakfast, and admittance to 2 Exhibit Hall buffet lunches and for the Monday evening Exhibit hall reception. Registrations for the daily tour events are priced individually, and subject to minimum attendance. More information on the daily tours will be provided soon.

Please mark your selections on the Conference registration form. If you have questions about the events planned for the Spouses program, please contact Conor McGarvey at the IBC by phone 412-261-0710 or e-mail: c.mcgarvey@eswp.com.

Bus Tour of Bridges

Pittsburgh is the city of bridges, and the IBC is pleased to once again offer our tour of unique area bridges. More details will be available soon. This guided tour departs from the Convention Center at 1:00pm on Tuesday.

An additional fee of $40 is required - please make your reservation on the form.

Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by attending the IBC!

The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP), sponsor of the IBC, has been recognized as a Continuing Education Provider by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, as well as many other state licensing boards. As such, your attendance at the IBC may qualify for continuing education credits.

To obtain verification of attendance at the IBC from the ESWP, you must request a PDH Confirmation Letter. Official confirmation from the IBC Offices regarding each attendee's eligibility for PDHs will be mailed after the Conference. If you require a Confirmation Letter, please check mark the "PDH Letter Requested" box on the Registration Form. Please note that some sessions will require you to register individually.

Name Badges

Name badges will be provided to all registered attendees and are required to enter all areas of the DLLCC.  All attendees, including "Exhibit Hall Only" registrants, must check in at the IBC Registration Desk to be issued a badge.   No badges will be mailed.

Receipts and Certificates of Attendance

All attendees who register online will receive a receipt/confirmation via email, upon completion of the registration process and payment.  Additionally, attendees will receive a paper receipt onsite, which will be attached to the attendee's badge.  Any additional printed receipts or certificate of attendance will be available on-site at the Registration Desk.