21st Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
Thursday 9 - Friday 10 November 2023, Chicago, USA
The Westin Chicago Lombard - 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
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Covid testing
In accordance with the Pro Global Media Coronavirus Policy, adherence to which is a precondition for attendance, all attendees are required to undergo Covid testing on first arrival - without exception. Tests are provided as part of your registration, and to gain admittance to the event, your test must be negative. We STRONGLY suggest that you test yourself before setting out on your journey to attend the event.
You are urged to take precautions against catching Covid during your journey to the event.
On arrival at the Estoril Congress Centre, you will be directed up the ramp towards the Covid testing area.
Pick up a single-use Covid testing pack, and go to one of the booths. Take the test yourself, as directed by the instructions in the pack (the tests are nasal-only) (see also this video).
Write your name on the plastic bag, put the test in the bag and take the test to the results desk. Please take a seat - you will be called when your test result has become clear - which may be up to 15 minutes.
If your result is negative, you will be given a Tyvek wrist-band to wear. Proceed to the registration desk (down the steps, to the ground floor). If your result is not clear (error in testing, for example) you will be obliged to take another test. If your test is positive, you will be required to vacate the building and to make your own arrangements for isolation and subsequent onward travel (sorry, you will not be able to attend the conference).
How to get there
The event will take place at the Estoril Congress Centre, Av. Amaral, 2765-192 Estoril, Portugal. To get to Estoril from Lisbon Airport, by far the easiest way is to get either an Uber or Bolt (both around Euro30), or taxi (probably more expensive and usually long queues at the airport) - taking 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Alternatively, it is possible to travel on public transport (Metro to Cais do Sodré, and then train to Estoril - which takes about 90 minutes in total, but costs only around Euro10 each way).
Conference language
The conference language is English.
Conference security
Estoril is a safe destination, but you should exercise normal levels of precautions against street crime (as in any world city) by making sure that your valuables are out of sight (or better still in your hotel room safe). There will be security at the conference and exhibition, and all delegates are required to wear their conference badges to access the event facilities.
Conference fees
The fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference proceedings volume and presentations, conference briefcase, lunches and Welcome and Farewell drinks receptions.
How to register
Please register online via the event website.
Conference programme and timings
The latest version of the conference programme can be found on the conference website. Please check regularly for any updates.
Awards Gala Dinner
The Global Gypsum Awards Gala Dinner will take place on the evening of Wednesday 2 November at the Arriba venue in Guincho. Please note that the Awards Dinner is currently sold-out, and additional places will only be available if tickets are returned at the event.
Spouse programme
A spouse tour programme will be organised during the conference, including attendance at the Gala Dinner and Farewell Party. The spouse programme is charged at UK£345 - please book during registration.
We will be very pleased to welcome back all our fabulous spouses from around the world, to greet old friends and to make new ones, while having a ball and seeing the world!
The Spouse Tour programme includes attendance at the Global Gypsum Awards Dinner. Please register for the Spouse Tour online, during the conference registration process. Otherwise, please contact amanda.crow@propubs.com.
Please pick up your 'Spouse Tours' badge and programme at the conference registration desk, from 4 - 8pm on Wednesday 8 November.
Wednesday 8 November: 4pm-8pm: Welcome cocktails, Exhibitor Area
Thursday 9 November: 9.00am departure for Day 1 Tour (return to hotel for lunch)
Thursday 9 November: Board buses from 5.00pm - Latest departure 5.15pm - Global Gypsum Awards Gala Dinner. Return by 11.00pm (latest). Dress to impress. Bring a jacket/seater/wrap in case it's cool!
Friday 10 November: Day 2 Tour - All day (wear comfortable shoes!)
Friday 10 November: 6-8pm: Farewell reception, conference hotel
Dietary requirements
Please let us know during registration if you have any special requirements.
Dress code - Conference
Dress code for the conference, the welcome and farewell parties and the gala dinner is smart casual or business attire.
Cancellation
Please note that conference fees are not refundable unless the conference is cancelled, in which case fees will be refunded after an administrative deduction of 20%. The organisers will not be liable for any additional expenses - you are strongly advised to take out insurance to cover any consequent losses, or to claim on any existing corporate insurance policy. You are advised to secure your visa before registering for the conference. Substitutions from the same company can be made at no cost up to three working days before the event.
