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General Information

IDETC/CIE/AM3D

Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina, the 20th largest city in the United States, and the
second largest city in the Southeastern United States, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. Charlotte is the
third fastest-growing major city in the United States. Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte was named in
honor of the German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, also known as Queen Charlotte of
Mecklenburg when she became queen consort of King George III.

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HOTEL/CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER
All conference activities for this year’s AM3D and IDETC/CIE will be held in the Charlotte Convention
Center located at 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202. ASME has secured a block of sleeping rooms at
the adjacent Westin Charlotte Hotel located at 601 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 375-2600.
Attendees staying at the Westin, can access the convention center, which is directly across from the hotel.

NAME BADGES
Please wear your name badge at all times. Admission to all conference functions will be approved by either
a code on your badge or a ticket. Your badge also provides a helpful introduction to other attendees.

TICKETED FUNCTIONS/ITEMS
Access to ALL conference functions, such as the reception, workshops, and the conference luncheons, is
confirmed by a chip in your registration badge. If you wish to bring a guest to the reception, you must
purchase a ticket in advance. For questions regarding any possible ticketed items, you can ask a
conference representative located in the registration area.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS REGISTRATION
Registered attendees* will receive an email from ASME Publications prior to the start of the conference. Registration will be located on
This email includes a link to the online access for all scheduled presentations for IDETC/CIE. The official Concourse located on the street level
2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in of the Charlotte Convention Center.
Engineering Conference proceedings will be produced at the conclusion of the conference. Any papers not The hours of operation are:
presented on site in Charlotte will not be published. *Note: Online access to scheduled presentations is
Sunday, August 21, 2016
not offered to Exhibit-Only registrants. Presentations for AM3D Sessions may be available after the
7:00am–6:00pm
conference on the website.
Monday, August 22, 2016
7:00am–6:00pm
AUTHOR PRACTICE ROOM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Room 215 located on the Meeting Level will serve as the author practice room from 7:00am to 5:00pm on
7:30am–6:00pm
Monday and Tuesday and from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Wednesday. An LCD projector and screen will be
available for authors to practice their presentations.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
7:30am–3:00pm

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