Next MACNA September 14-16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA

[Steven Pro]

I wanted to let you all know that the next MACNA is going to be held in Pittsburgh. This should be a great opportunity to see some fabulous speakers, new and interesting products, rare and unusual livestock, and to hang out with fellow fish geeks from all over the world.

Registration for the full show, including the Friday night reception and Saturday banquet, is only $75! But, this price will only last until the end of the month, so register now to lock in this great price.

We have a number of excellent speakers already confirmed and are aggressively working on others. Here is a current listing:

Eric Borneman
Anthony Calfo
Dr. Bruce Carlson
Dr. Stan Dannemiller
Helmet Debelius
James Fatherree
Lee Goldman
Ron Hessing
Kelly Jedlicki
Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Daniel Knop
Dr. Frank Marini
Mike Paletta
Steven Pro
Dr. Ron Shimek
Dr. Rob Toonen

See our website for more information, http://www.macna2007.com/

 

[brianblack]

Holy sh@#@ I was just gonna start this post and here it is!!!! Everyone lets go!!! We can car pool or not. It is about 5.5 hr ride from my house via tpk-78-tpk. Looks like it is Monroeville which is outside of Pittsburgh to the east - so ya don't even have to drive into town. Monroeville is like the shopping area.

http://www.macna2007.com/registration/registration.htm

 

[Steven Pro]

Yes, the conference is in Monroeville and is about 1 mile right off the PA Turnpike. It is a very easy drive.

 

[Steven Pro]

We were informed that PayPal was performing some upgrades this weekend to their merchant account software, so some people were unable to register. So, we have extended the $75 early bird discount rate until 10/9/2006!

 

[brianblack]

I signd up today for Sally and I. We will be there!!

 

[Steven Pro]

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the last day for the extended, early bird discount rate of $75.

 

[Steven Pro]

I am very pleased to announce that Sarah Lardizabal and Dr. Catherine McFadden have been added to the speaker list.

 

[Steven Pro]

Just a reminder, be sure to buy your tickets this month because beginning Jan. 1st the registration rate goes up from $100 to $125.

 

[Steven Pro]

Just a few more days to get in before the registration price goes up.

 

[Steven Pro]

Here is a listing of our exhibitors to date. Note, this is only whoever has reserved and paid for space.

All-Glass
Anthony Calfo Publications
Aquarium Advice
Aquarium Systems
Aquatic Ecosystems
Boyd
CaribSea
Coral Dynamics
Coralife
CPR
DT’s Phytoplankton
Elmer’s Aquarium
Energy Savers Unlimited
Fritz/Teco
GEO
Greater Pittsburgh Aquarium Society Inc.
Hikari
IMAC
Kent Marine
Marine Depot
Marineland
Neptune
Ocean Nutrition
Oceanic
Perfecto
Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society
Red Sea
Reed Mariculture
Reef Builders
Reef Sanctuary
Reef Ware
Reefs.org
Salty Critter
Seachem
Tetra
Tunze
Two Little Fishies
Uber Frags
Ushio
WetWebMedia
World Wide Imports

 

[Steven Pro]

We already have over 500 individuals committed to attend this year and still have 5 months to sign up more people. Act fast to attend the largest marine aquarist educational conference, trade show, and party in the US!

 

[Steven Pro]

Southwest Airlines has labeled Pittsburgh a "Featured Destination" which makes some flights to MACNA pretty cheap right now.

http://www.southwest.com/hotfares/hotfares3.html

 

[Steven Pro]

Be sure to purchase your tickets to MACNA 19 before the end of the month to beat the price increase.

http://www.macnapittsburgh.com/registration/registration.htm

 

[Steven Pro]

In addition to the previous list of exhibitors, you can also expect to see:

Elos
Magnavore
Coral Frenzy
TFH Publications
Bowtie Publications
Brightwell Aquatics
PFO Lighting
Champion
Frag Exchange
Boston Aqua Farms
That Fish Place
NOAA
USCRTF
reefs.org
Ecosystem
Coral Magazine
Aquarium Specialty
Emperor Aquatics
RK2
Taam/Rio
Aqua FX
ORA
Drs. Foster & Smith
Euro-Reef
Finnex
Hydor
IceCap
Prodibio
Zero Edge

 

[brianblack]

Thanks for the update Steven - Steve an I will see you there - Posted to our local boards

 

[Steven Pro]

The countdown begins. Only a month left until the show!

 

[Steven Pro]

I just wanted to let you all know that the Radisson is full. The overflow hotels are the Holiday Inn (412-372-1022 ext. 656) and the Hampton Inn (412-380-4000). Just tell them you are coming for MACNA.

 

[Steven Pro]

Remember, tickets will be available at the door, particularly the trade show only passes ($25) which gives you access to the convention center where we have 112 booths of exhibitors.

 

[brianblack]

Thanks Steven for the heads up. We have a raddison room booked already!!