Event Detail



 

Join your fellow NAOSMM friends in New Orleans, LA at 

The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

General questions about the conference and registration process can be directed to treasurer@naosmm.org.

Regular Pricing begins June 1, 2023

Early Bird Registration pricing is now closed!

 

Types of Registration:

  • Regular members ($450 early bird / $500 regular) and Lifetime members ($350 early bird / $400 regular) registration entitles members to attend lectures, receptions, breaks, and vendor sponsored events. The Thursday Awards banquet is included in both Regular and Lifetime member registration. You will be prompted to add companions/non-members to your registration before completing your Initial Registration.

 

  • Companions Age 12 years and up ($350 early bird / $400 regular), Age 6 - 11 ($150 early bird / $200 regular) and Age 5 and younger (Free) All Companions must have a paid registration if they wish to attend lectures, meals (including receptions), breaks and vendor sposored events. Companions are family/friends of a registered NAOSMM member and are not eligible for Regular NAOSMM membership. Please do not bring children under the age of 12 into the sessions.

 

  • Non-Members ($550 early bird / $600 Regular) may register by contacting NAOSMM treasurer at treasurer@naosmm.org.

 

  • Additions: Lifetime members, Non-members, registered and unregistered companions may purchase tickets to attend the Thursday banquet and/or tours.

 

  • Special Registration for 50th Anniversary Alumni Only ($250 early bird / $300 regular) may register by contacting NAOSMM treasurer at treasurer@naosmm.org. This registration entitles alumni to attend the following: Wednesday breakfast, Wednesday Trade Show, Wednesday reception, Wednesday and Thursday lectures, networking breaks, and the Thursday Awards banquet. Alumni may purchase tickets to attend the Friday tour.

 

Deadlines for Registration Payment:

 

  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 31, 2023.
  • Regular Registration Deadline: July 21, 2023.
  • Late Payment Fee: Payments received after July 7, 2023 will incur a $50 late payment fee.

 

Do not delay to register! Payment may be deferred until July 7th to accommodate your budget cycle. Please mark the expected payment date in the space on your registration.

 

Note:

  • Registrants receive a nametag, which serves as an entry ticket for events in their registration category.
 

Thursday Awards Banquet (note: Banquet meal included in Regular member registration fee)

Entrée options: $120

  • Iron Skillet Seared Local Drum - Jasmine Risotto, Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee
  • Roasted Abita Beer Basted Chicken Breast - Spicy Sausage Corn Stuffing and Pan Jus 
  • Barolo Wine Braised Boneless Beef Shortrib - Forest Mushrooms and Horseradish Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes and Cauliflower Mash
  • Seasonal Chef's Choice Vegetarian

All plated dinners are served with a Classic Caesar salad, bread service, freshly brewed coffee, hot teas and dessert. Cash bar is available.

 

Annual Business Meeting Luncheon (note: This meal is only available for Regular and Lifetime members) Entrée options:

  • New Orleans Po-Boy - New Orleans French Bread, Roast Beef and Brie, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Mayo on the side
  • The Muffaletta Sandwich - Genoa Salami, Italian Ham, Mortadella, Provolone and Olive Salad on a Round Italian Loaf
  • Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Roasted Portabellos, Marinated Peppers, Arugula, Havarti, Sun Dried Tomato on a Focaccia

All boxes served with creole potato salad, freshly baked cookie, whole fruit, individual bag of Zapp's potato chips and bottled water.

Dress Code:

  • It is recommended you wear Business Casual or Smart Casual attire at all sessions and Trade Show.
  • We recommend Business/Informal or Semi-Formal for the Thursday Awards Banquet.

 

2023 Covid Policy:

  • NAOSMM is not requiring proof of vaccination for conference attendance. Masks are optional. 

 

LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT 2023

Sunday, July 30th- 12:30pm - 5:00pm CDT: WC Environmental: Waste Management Short Course: 

Presented by: Russ Phifer, WC Environmental, LLC

Each new generation of lab personnel needs to learn the basics of managing laboratory wastes. Academic and Industrial R&D facilities are all subject to RCRA and state regulations that require cradle-to-grave liability for waste generators. This workshop is completely up to date on the regulatory structure and common on-site management methods, including the Generator Improvement Rule which mandates waste determinations at the point of generation. Learn about how to make waste determinations, accumulate wastes effectively on site, manage the required recordkeeping and prepare a waste manifest. We will address disposal technologies, vendor selection, and how to reduce costs by waste consolidation on site and in municipal systems while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Cost: $150.00 + ($11.90 nonrefundable Eventbrite registration fee)

Register with the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laboratory-waste-management-2023-for-naosmm-tickets-635910484377

 

Tour Information:

Sunday Tour: New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour (1:45pm - 4:30pm)  $35

Pick up for the Sunday tour is our hotel. Attendees will meet in the lobby at 1:45pm to depart at 2:00pm. Our tour guide will drop us off at our hotel at 4:30 pm and will be glad to answer any questions you might have regarding the tour, restaurants, bars, or events in the city.

You will visit historic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter, Treme, Faubourgs St. John and Marigny, Garden and Warehouse Districts as well as New Orleans' historic cemeteries, known as the Cities of the Dead, and learn more about the above ground burial system. Tours also stop at Café Du Monde in City Park for an opportunity to have beignets and chickory coffee. 

Buses are limited to 25 people. We plan on filling two buses, so book your tour during the registration process to make sure you have a seat!

 

Friday Tour: Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour and Mardi Gras World (8:45am to 4:00pm) $75

Pick up for the Friday tour is our hotel. Attendees will meet in the lobby at 8:45am to depart at 9:00am. Our day begins with Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. Located only twenty-five minutes from New Orleans in the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours explores Louisiana's back country along its meandering bayous abundant with wildlife and exotic plant life. Experience real life adventure from the comfort of a swamp boat. View moss draped cypress trees, plant life and the creatures who call the swamp their home. All guides are native to the area and will share legends and folklore of the untamed wilderness.Bring your camera to capture the thrills and chills of this unforgettable 1.5 hour swampland journey! After the tour, Enjoy a boxed lunch in the picnic area pavilion. Boxed lunch includes choice of Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, or Vegetarian sandwich. Sandwiches come dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickle. Chips, cookie and soda or water are included with your meal. After lunch, the bus will return us to Mardi Gras World for the afternoon portion of the tour.

There are plenty of tours in New Orleans, but for a real, behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras, there’s only one definitive experience: the Mardi Gras World tour. Once we arrive at Mardi Gras World, you are free to explore the gift shop, the outside area along the Mississippi River or take the self guided tour. Tours begin every 30 minutes and last approximately one hour. The tour begins with a short informational video about Mardi Gras and a piece of king cake. This tour allows you to see firsthand what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year. Walk through the hard work and extensive planning that goes into this grand event when you tour Blaine Kern Studios, an operating workshop that has created breathtaking floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947. This all-access opportunity winds you through the massive studio, where artists and architects build Mardi Gras floats from the ground up. You’ll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition, going beyond its reputation to get a deeper understanding of the REAL Mardi Gras. The whole family will love touring the space where our artisans create show-stopping floats for more than 40 parades each year. This New Orleans tour is an experience you’ll want to document. There are hundreds of photo opportunities in front of floats and props.

Return to the hotel is at your leisure by way of the Mardi Gras World shuttle. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes and drops off at various places along Canal Street. The closest stop to our hotel is across the street at the Mariott, which is stop #2 on the shuttle map. For more information regarding the shuttle please use the following link:

 

 Please note the last shuttle of the day departs Mardi Gras World at 4:30pm and only stops at Harrah's a short walk from the Sheraton.

Bus is limited to 55 people. Book your tour during the registration process to make sure you have a seat!

 

 

Refund Information:

Please refer to the Refund Policy located on the left hand side of the 2023 Conference main page.  Details regarding deadlines for refund and refund request form can be found there.

Photography Note: 

Photos are taken of conference activities. Please let a board member know if you do not want your picture published in the Newsline or the website. Names are not associated with photos. Please do not tag photos on social media without the permission of those photographed.

NAOSMM Regular and Lifetime Members must complete registration online by logging in to their Member Center.

Registering without logging into the Member Center will not allow your information to auto populate.

Instructions:

1. Please go to the NAOSMM Home page: https://www.naosmm.org/site_home.cfm

2. Log in with your username and password.  If you don't remember your username, click forgot user name and your user name will be emailed to you. If you don't remember your password, click the forgot password link and follow the instructions.

3. Once logged in, click on Events.

4. Click on the NAOSMM 50th Conference & Trade Show (second option).

5. READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO YOU ON THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE  BEFORE you register including the refund policy.

6. When finished, click the Register Now button (bottom of page).

Questions may be directed to treasurer@naosmm.org