AFDO 114th Annual Educational Conference
"2010: The Decade for Integration"
Norfolk, VA
June 19-23, 2010
Conference Program & Registration
- 2010 Conference Events [Details]
- REGISTER NOW! [View PDF]
- Conference Program [View PDF]
- Press Release [View PDF]
- Before you travel information [View PDF]
Exhibitor & Sponsor Information:
- Exhibitor Registration Form [View Word File]
- Sponsor Application Form [View PDF]
- Exhibitor Listing [Visit Page]
- Sponsor Listing [Visit Page]
- Exhibitor Floor Plan [View PDF]
- Exhibitor Services Request Form [View PDF]
- Call for Exhibitors & Sponsors [View PDF]
Correction Notice: The US Food & Drug Administration is co-sponsoring the "Drugs & Medical Devices Supplier Management Forum" which takes place June 21-22, 2010 and runs concurrent to the food session of the AFDO Conference. Funds provided through other sponsorship as provided in the above Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration Form are applied toward defraying AFDO's expenses of the seminar and are not at the request or benefit of FDA.
The US Food & Drug Administration has also generously granted AFDO with a Small Conference Grant in an effort to provide conference scholarships to state food and drug regulatory personnel to attend the 2010 Annual Educational Conference. Scholarship applications must be received by Monday, April 26th to be considered. Please contact the AFDO Office for more information.
Hotel & Local Information:
- Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel [Visit Website]
Be sure to indicate that you're with the "AFDO Conference" to receive the pre-arranged group hotel rate. See conference program for details. - Make Reservations:
By Phone: (800) 325-3535
Online: [Reserve Room Now] (June 1, 2010) The AFDO room block at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside is almost completely sold out. Therefore, an additional block of rooms have been saved for AFDO Conference attendees at the nearby Marriot Courtyard Downtown Norfolk hotel. If you are unalbe to make a reservation at the Sheraton Norfolk please use the below links for the Marriott to book a room.
For a KING bed please [Click Here].
For 2 QUEEN beds please [Click Here].
Please note the dates are automatically set to 6/19/10 - 6/23/10 so you may need to modify your arrival and departure dates.
For directions from the Marriott Courtyard Downtown Norfolk to the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside please [Click Here]. The Marriott Courtyard Downtown is less than 0.5 miles from the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside.
Please contact the AFDO office at ryoung@afdo.org or 717-757-2888 if you have any difficulties.
Thank you.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sheraton Hotels is experiencing technical difficulties with their central reservations system. If you are having trouble making a room reservation in our room block, please contact Sabrina Thomas at the Norfolk property at (757) 640-2762 - she will assist you with your reservation. The AFDO Office is also happy to assist you - (717) 757-2888.
- Shipping Information for Hotel:
Mr./Ms. Contact Name
Organization Name (if applicable)
c/o (AFDO Conference 6/19/10)
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Attn: (Brian Hess, Convention Services Manager) - Norfolk Attractions and Restaurants [More Information]
- Several restaurants are offering discounts and specials to AFDO Conference Attendees! [View Restaurant Guide and Discounts]
Transportation Options from Airport to Hotel: Norfolk International Airport (NIA) is the primary airport in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The drive between the airport and the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is about 15 minutes.
By Airport Shuttle: Reservations can be made in advance and the cost ranges from $20 to $25 one way. Reservations may be made by phone (866-823-4626) or online. [More Information]
By Taxi: Taxi fare ranges from about $22 to $25, depending on traffic. Located just outside the baggage claim lobby, they're ready to leave as soon as your luggage is loaded. Service is provided directly to your destination. [More Information]
Silent Auction: Each year AFDO hosts a Silent Auction where attendees will have the opportunity to silently bid on as many items as you desire, and to bid as often as you like in this fun and competitive event. Proceeds of this event benefit the AFDO Scholarship Fund which actively provides financial support to college students who have demonstrated a desire to serve in a career of research, regulatory work, quality control or teaching in an area related to food, drugs, or consumer product safety. [More Information]
Funding for this conference was made possible, in part, by the Food and Drug Administration
through grant 1R13FD003901-01. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications
and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the
Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices,
or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.