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General Information

CONFERENCE NETWORKING BREAKS                                                 ABOUT THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT - SAN
                                                                             FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Morning and afternoon breaks will be provided in the Second Floor foyer.
This year, the outdoor courtyard has been reserved for our group, so you     The Financial District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, that
will be able to utilize it. Join your fellow attendees for a few minutes of  serves as its main central business district. It is home to the city’s largest
networking and discussion. The schedule is as follows:                       concentration of corporate headquarters, law firms, insurance companies,
Tuesday, August 28-Thursday, August 30, 2018                                 real estate firms, banks, savings and loans, and other financial institutions.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM                                    All six San Francisco Fortune 500 companies—McKesson, Wells Fargo,
                                                                             PG&E, Gap, Charles Schwab, and Salesforce.com—are located in the
CONFERENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON                                                   district.

InterPACK awards will be presented on August 28-30 from 12:00 PM –           The area is marked by the cluster of high-rise towers in the triangular
1:30 PM to recognize and celebrate a select group of individuals for their   area east of Kearny Street, south of Washington Street, west of the
contributions and achievements. All meals are included for full conference   Embarcadero that rings the waterfront, and north of Market Street.
registrants. If you would like to bring a guest to any InterPACK Awards      The city’s tallest buildings, including 555 California Street and the
Luncheons, you must purchase an additional ticket on their behalf at         Transamerica Pyramid, and many other tall buildings, such as 101 California
registration.                                                                Street and 345 California Street are located there. Montgomery Street
                                                                             (sometimes called “Wall Street of the West”) is the traditional heart of the
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS                                                       district.

Each attendee will be provided with an individual link to the online         Since the 1980s, restrictions on high rise construction have shifted new
papers via email. In the event you do not receive the email, send a          development to the adjacent South of Market area surrounding the
request to toolboxhelp@asme.org. Access to all of the papers accepted        Transbay Transit Center. This area is sometimes called the South Financial
for presentation at the conference can be found online with this link.       District by real estate developers, or simply included as part of the
The official conference archival proceedings will be published after the     Financial District itself
conference and will not include accepted papers that were not presented
at the conference. The official conference proceedings is registered with    HOTEL
the Library of Congress and are submitted for abstracting and indexing.
The proceedings are published on the ASME Digital Library.                   The Hilton San Francisco Financial District boasts a convenient downtown
                                                                             location, just a few steps from premier Bay Area attractions. Whether
REGISTRANTS WITH DISABILITIES                                                you’re experiencing the spirited nightlife of Chinatown, hopping on a ferry
                                                                             to Alcatraz Island, or savoring a sunny afternoon on Fisherman’s Wharf,
Whenever possible, we are pleased to make arrangements for registrants       our onsite concierge can help you find the perfect activity for your San
with disabilities. Advance notice may be required for certain requests.      Francisco getaway.
For on-site assistance, please visit the conference registration area and    Looking to explore more of San Francisco? You’ll be able to access
ask to speak with a conference representative.                               the whole city through the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, with
                                                                             Montgomery St. Station just a hop, skip and a jump from your room.
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
                                                                             Hilton San Francisco Financial District
It is with great appreciation that we acknowledge this year’s sponsors       750 Kearny Street
and exhibitors! Their support, generosity and collaboration allows this      San Francisco, CA
conference to maintain its high standards of excellence. Please be sure to   Phone Number: 415-433-6600
visit our exhibitors in the Second Floor Foyer, located on the second floor
of the hotel during these hours;                                             QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEETING
Tuesday, August 28-Thursday, August 30
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM                                                            If you have any questions or need assistance, an ASME representative will
                                                                             be located at the conference registration area.

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