Deadlines & Key Events

Event Planning Deadlines
~~July 1~~ extended to July 8	Deadline for meeting space submittal.	Requests received after this date will not have 1st priority, and will be assigned as space allows.
July 15	All payments due for meeting space rental.	Space will not be assigned for unpaid events.
July	Space assigned	Except for those who need their meetings assigned to technical session rooms in the convention center. These will not be assigned until mid-August when the Technical Session is finalized.
Late July	Space assignment sent out	Except for those in tech session rooms.
Mid-late August	Space assignments sent out for events in Technical Session Rooms	Sent from GSA.
Late July - end of August	Orders need to be submitted for Audio Visual, Food & Beverage, and any additional requests.	Depending on where you are assigned, orders will either come directly to GSA, or to contact at HQ Hotel.
October 11	Final Food & Beverage (F&B) Guarantee	Final F&B guarantee due to GSA.
August	Program Deadline	Information to be printed in the meeting Program must be submitted by this date.
Net 30 Days	Full Payment of event incidentals.	Full payment is due to GSA or hotel for event incidentals.

Key Events

GSA Presidential Adddress
& Awards Ceremony
Saturday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
followed by reception

Technical Sessions
Sunday, 8 a.m.-12, 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Mon-Wed, 8 a.m.-12, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

GSA President's Student Breakfast
Sunday, 7:00-8:30 a.m.

Welcoming Party, Exhibits Open
Sunday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Group Alumni Reception
Monday, 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Private Alumni Parties
Monday, 5:00-midnight

Hot Topics
Sun-Wed, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

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