The INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISO 9000SM has long been recognized as the leading conference on the ISO 9000 and related standards. This year’s conference theme, “ISO 9000 the Foundation for Elevating Performance” reflects the importance of ISO 9000 Standards in affecting the bottom line.

Many of the individuals and companies represented are among the best known and often regarded as “best-in-class”. If you have a serious interest in any aspect of quality systems, we urge you to make this conference your first choice for 2008.
Please also note that this year the Conference is being presented in cooperation with the American Society for Quality.

EXHIBITS
As it has been in the past, the program will feature 8’x10’ booths with 8’ high back wall and 3’ high side drape, 7’’X44’’ one line ID sign, one (1) 6’ draped table, two (2) side chairs and one (1) wastebasket. Additionally, exhibitors will be provided with a list of attendees. Electricity is optional.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FEE
The Exhibitor registration fee is $1,490 per booth if you register and fully pay on or before January 25, 2008; $1,590 after January 25, 2008. With this exhibitor registration fee you are permitted to bring two booth personnel. You may register a third booth personnel at $450 per person, provided that they are from the same company. Electricity is optional @ $150 per five amps.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
Exhibit schedule is as follows:
Exhibit Set-up: Sunday, March 2: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hours: Monday, March 3: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 4: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Move-out: Tuesday, March 4: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SPONSORSHIP
We also have sponsorship opportunities. You may decide to sponsor one of the refreshments breaks, lunch, or add your company logo to conference souvenirs. Sponsorship categories are as follows:

• Add your company logo on the Conference Bags
  @ $4,000
• Add your company logo on the Conference Folders
  @ $2,000
• Sponsor lunch or any one of the Refreshment Breaks
  @ $ 2,000
• One-page insert in the Proceedings / CD-ROM
  @ $ 800
• Sponsor a one-page insert in the Conference Bags
  @ $1500.

Should your company decide to exhibit or sponsor one of the events described above, please fill out the enclosed form and mail it to us at the address on the form. Please note that exhibit space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. All reservations and booth assignments will be made after the payment is received in full.

The 16th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISO 9000, which is being organized in association with ASQ, is the defining conference on ISO 9000 Standards in North America for 2008.

We hope you will participate in this exciting conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at (412) 782-3383 or by fax at (412) 782-3384.

The 2008 INTERNATIONAL LEAN & SIX SIGMA CONFERENCE SM is aiming to be The Best- Valued Lean & Six Sigma Conference for your time and money. The conference is designed to allow attendees to interact with speakers to increase the value of their presentations as they provide in-depth guidance, real-world advice and practical solutions to difficult situations.

This year, the conference will offer: Leading Lean and Six Sigma experts, national level, Leading Lean Six Sigma training organizations in the U.S., Government, service, and manufacturing implementations, Fortune 500 company applications, Medium and small company applications, Improvement evolution – doing it better, faster, and cheaper, Integrating ISO 9000 with Lean & Six Sigma, Tools and methods and Seven free workshops.

To quote one of last year’s participants, the conference is “well worth the time invested!”

We trust that you will find the 2008 conference again to be an excellent value. You will leave with ideas you can immediately put to use, Case studies, success stories and lessons learned from: Army, Boeing, BMW, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Duke Energy, Flint Group, IBM and Square D/Schneider Electric and Top-ten plant and Shingo Prize winner.
Many of the individuals and companies represented are among the best known and often regarded as “best-in-class”. If you have a serious interest in any aspect of Lean & Six sigma, we urge you to make this conference your first choice for 2008.

EXHIBITS
The program will feature table-top exhibits on March 5-6, 2008. Exhibitors will be provided with a list of attendees.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FEE
Table-top exhibits will be available for a fee of $800 for the Lean & Six Sigma Conference on March 5-6, 2008. The Exhibitor registration fee is $800 per table if you register and fully pay on or before January 25, 2008; $900 after January 25, 2008. Exhibitors must also register as conferees.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
Exhibit schedule is as follows:
Exhibit Set-up: Tuesday March 4: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Exhibit Hours: Wednesday March 5: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 6: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

SPONSORSHIP
We also have sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship categories are as follows:

• One-page insert in the Proceedings / CD-ROM
  @ $1,000
• Sponsor refreshment Breaks on Wednesday , March 5, 2008
  @ $2000

Should your company decide to exhibit or sponsor one of the events described above, please fill out the enclosed form and mail it to us at the address on the form. Please note that exhibit space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. All reservations and table-top assignments will be made after the payment is received in full.

We hope you will participate in this exciting conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at (412) 799-0270 or by fax at (412) 799-0271.