Online attendee registration is now open for the 2009 NACE and CARS with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Attendees can access the online registration for each event via their independent websites (www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com). The upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) are sponsored by Automotive Service Association (ASA), are co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 4-7 and take place during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW). Auto Glass Week is also co-located during ASRW and features exhibits, education and competitions for the auto glass professional.
“Attendees are able to register for any of our 2009 packages at 2008 pricing,” said Lindsay Roberts, director of Hanley Wood Exhibitions. “Some shops are struggling out there – whether it’s from an abundance of business or the lack thereof. But it’s never been more important to attend NACE and CARS, gain relevant training and take part in the events’ essential networking. We want to do what we can to help attendees realize the increase in value by keeping registration and housing rates low.”
The best value, the Super Pass (starting at US$285) includes sessions in all available timeslots, one reception, opening general session/keynote, expo, commemorative bag and pin. The Wednesday Day Pass (starting at $200) includes sessions in all available Wednesday timeslots, one reception and expo. The Expo Pass (starting at US$10) includes admittance to NACE and CARS exhibits. Additional options are available for the purchase of individual session tickets (starting at US$60), I-CAR Technical Training (US$85/class), PCI program (US$50) and key events (NACE and CARS receptions at $50 each and opening general session/keynote at US$25). Conference sessions and key events are available to all, whether attendees primarily represent the mechanical or collision segment of the industry. Note that all starting prices above are based on registrations received on or before the early cut-off date of September 17, 2009.
Free ASE Test Prep Classes for both mechanical and collision testing will again be available. Plus free education throughout the three Expo days, right on the show floor, including exhibitor-led educational theaters, product demonstrations, roundtable discussions, I-CAR Technology Showcase clinics, as well as all the Auto Glass Week activities including Auto Glass Expo (AGX) exhibits, demos and technician competitions.
Online housing is now open with 30-70% savings in room rates [over 2008] available at all official NACE and CARS hotel properties – U.S. rates range from $149-$189 for Mandalay Bay and The Hotel; $109-$159 for MGM (new in 2009 block); $69-$139 for Luxor; $41-$83 for Excalibur; and $119-$149 for New York-New York. Excalibur is running an early bird special rate of $51 for the nights of Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Discounts are available off published airfares and based on availability from American, Continental, JetBlue, Northwest and WestJet, offering service from destinations nationwide to Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport. Special car rental rates are also available from Avis and Budget to help you get around Las Vegas easily. To receive the special travel discounts, go to HanleyWoodHousing.com or call (800) 895-3978.
For more details visit www.NACEexpo.com or www.CARSevent.com.