**FIRST EMAIL**/Deadline Extended: FIRST Robotics Conference Passes

[Mark McLeod]

Greetings Teams:

Just a reminder that the sixth annual FIRST Robotics Conference, sponsored by CIA, Rolls-Royce, and WPI, will take place April 15-16, 2009 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in conjunction with the FIRST Championship. The deadline to purchase individual and group passes at a reduced rate has been extended to April 8.

The FIRST Robotics Conference is designed for current and potential members of the FIRST Community, as well as those interested in FIRST topics, to learn more about a wide variety of technical and non-technical topics associated with FIRST, technology, engineering, outreach, education, and much more. A diverse group of speakers are lined up to share their knowledge and expertise with attendees. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend; we really hope you’ll join us!

This year’s Conference will begin on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30PM and will run all day Thursday (8AM-8PM). It will include over 35 different presentations and topics of interest for all programs.

For the full list of currently available abstracts, go to http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FIRST_Place/2009_FIRST_Robotics_Conference_Abstracts.pdf

A full schedule with current session times, go to http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FIRST_Place/2009_Conference_Schedule_Tentative_2252009.pdf

Advanced registration prices are as follows:
· Single Session Pass - $10 - This will allow any individual to attend any one 45-minute Conference session.
· Individual All Access Pass - $35 - This will allow the person with the pass to attend as many of the 45-minute Conference sessions as they choose. This pass may be shared among individuals but cannot be used by more than one individual at any given session time.
· Team of 5 All Access Pass - $140 - This a bundle of 5 of the individual, all access passes.

Credit card payment is preferred, but Checks and POs are accepted. A limited number of passes will be available at the door for an increased fee. Cash will not be accepted for on-site purchases. Please visit the 2009 Conferences page for links to purchase, pricing, and other important information (http://usfirst.org/community/firstplace/content.aspx?id=11300).

Questions? Send an email to firstconferences@usfirst.org
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2009 FIRST Robotics Conference!


Go Teams!