Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City March 10-13, 2008

Click the links below:
Downloadable Brochure		Annual Dinner Speaker
Hotel Information		82nd DCAT Annual Dinner
Business Meetings at the Waldorf		Ballroom Floorplans
Hospitality Suites at the Waldorf		Dinner Table Holder Info
New for 2008!		Beverage Order Forms for Full Table Holders
DCAT Week-Schedule at a Glance		Pocket Guide Advertising

DON’T WAIT ! BOOK YOUR STAY AT THE WALDORF-ASTORIA NOW!
Book your room to stay at the Waldorf - the heart of DCAT Week! The DCAT organization has reserved a block of sleeping rooms in a variety of styles for your convenience. The Waldorf will always provide those who reserve rooms within the DCAT room block the best rooms available at the time of check-in. Rooms at the Waldorf go fast so don’t delay.

Contact the Waldorf at 1-800-WALDORF (925-3673). Please tell your reservations agent that you are with the DCAT group. Use code DCA to receive special low rates and the best rooms.

Reservations may also be made online by visiting www.waldorf.com. Go to Accommodations and then Reservations. Fill in your selected dates and under the Special Accounts section, use the “Group/Convention Code” box to type in code DCA.

Sorry, those who use online services (i.e. Orbitz, Hotels.com, etc.) or corporate travel offices cannot be moved to rooms within the DCAT block, even if they are members of the organization. Therefore, we urge you to make your reservations via the Waldorf/Hilton reservations office.

The Waldorf Towers
If your preference is the Waldorf Towers for sleeping rooms, please advise reservations when you are calling the Waldorf. You cannot use the Waldorf website for reservations in the Towers.

Additional Hotel Rooms at the Intercontinental are Available! 
DCAT is pleased to announce that we have secured a block of additional hotel rooms at the InterContinental Barclay Hotel, New York for DCAT Week 2008! The hotel is conveniently located adjacent from the Waldorf at 111 E. 48th St. The DCAT room block rates will be in effect for March 10th-13th. To reserve your room, please call reservations directly at (212) 906-3211. Please mention you are with the DCAT group, group code M7P, in order to secure the DCAT rate of $399.00. This block will sell out quickly, so don’t delay!

The 82nd DCAT Annual Black-Tie Dinner
If your company is interested in having a table at the Annual Dinner or if you have questions about purchasing single seats, please contact Dominika Martyniuk at 800-640-DCAT or Dominika@dcat.org.

Online registration is now closed for the Annual Dinner Grand Ballroom and full table holders. Please click here for more info.

Beverage Order Forms are available for full table holders.  See more information

Annual Dinner Speaker
The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association takes great pleasure in announcing Chess Grandmaster and Co-Founder of The Other Russia, Garry Kasparov, as special guest and keynote speaker for the 82nd DCAT Annual Dinner on March 13 during DCAT Week ’08.
More Information.  Be an Annual Dinner Speaker Sponsor

Your Business Meetings Belong at the Waldorf
If your company representatives plan to conduct meetings during DCAT Week, you’ll want to do it at the Waldorf. Why? Companies want to make the most of their time and make it convenient and efficient for their guests. DCAT member companies hosting business meetings during DCAT Week can take advantage of lower suite rates at the Waldorf. They can also select from a variety of meeting suite sizes and locations. Consider the ease of meetings at the Waldorf! For information on meeting suites, contact Dominika Martyniuk at 800-640-DCAT or Dominika@dcat.org. For more details about suites, click here.

New Meeting Rooms Available in the DCAT Member Lounge
Two private conference rooms will be available for use throughout the week for DCAT Members.  These conference rooms will be located in the Marco Polo Suite at the Waldorf.

Meeting Room Details:

• Rental Rate of $250 per ½ hour meeting.  Fee will go to benefit future DCAT programs and services
• Members are limited to 2 meeting reservations. Additional reservations will be considered based on availability.
• Rooms are 11”x11”.  Includes 1 Round table that seats 8.
• No A/V is available
• No Food & Beverage service.  Refreshments are available in the Members Lounge.

Reservations are required.  Payment must be received by Friday, February 29th to confirm reservation.  All reservations will be based on a first come, first served basis. 

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Kelly Davis at Kelly@dcat.org.

Be an Industry Host
There’s no better way to meet and entertain industry representatives than by hosting a hospitality reception preceding or immediately following the Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 13th. Spaces for hospitality receptions are reserved for member companies who purchase a table at the Annual Dinner. If you have not hosted a hospitality reception in the past, now is the time to plan one! For more information about hospitality suites, contact Dominika Martyniuk at 800-640-DCAT or Dominika@dcat.org. For more details about suites, click here.

DCAT Meeting Planners Guide – Updated for 2008
Attention corporate meeting planners, DCAT table and suite contacts and administrative staff: Be sure to review our updated “Meeting Planner's Guide” for DCAT Week 2008. This Guide reviews critical information that will help you best navigate the Waldorf and get the most from its staff. You can download it from our website NOW at www.dcat.org/guide.

Grand Ballroom and East and West Foyer Floor Plans
For more information on table reservations, see above.

Click below for the following floor plans.

• Grand Ballroom Main Floor
• Grand Ballroom 1st Balcony
• Grand Ballroom 2nd Balcony
• East Foyer
• West Foyer

DCAT SUITE AT THE WALDORF – WE’RE MOVING!
The DCAT staff will be moving its administrative operations to the spacious Marco Polo Suite located on the lobby level on the Lexington Ave. side of the Waldorf. Those seeking general information, name badges for the Dinner, etc. can easily access staff beginning Monday, March 10 at 10:00 am through Thursday, March 13th until 6:00 pm.

MEMBER COMPANY LOUNGE AND CYBER CAFÉ	Sponsored by
We are pleased to announce a new benefit for the employees of our member companies. DCAT’s new Member Lounge will be an ideal place to meet, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold drink between meetings and events. Located in the lower level of the Marco Polo suite, there will be ample tables and chairs for you to relax, you’ll be able to view TV, use our wi-fi system to catch up on email, or get a bit of work done before you go off to your next appointment.
THE REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED IN THE MEMBER LOUNGE ARE SPONSORED BY

DCAT PRESS ROOM
In 2008, the DCAT Press Room will open its doors for the first time. Member companies can post their news for the press, hold a press conference and do interviews conveniently at the Waldorf-Astoria. For more info, or to reserve time, please contact Erin O’Kelly at 800-640-DCAT or erin@dcat.org. See information regarding the press room.

SPONSORSHIPS
This year, DCAT is pleased to offer their member companies the opportunity to sponsor several events and activities during DCAT Week. Sponsors will receive ample recognition at the event or activity, pre- and post-DCAT Week recognition and other benefits as appropriate. If you are interested in sponsorships, please contact DCAT Executive Director, Margaret Timony at 800-640-DCAT or mtimony@dcat.org.  See information regarding the sponsorships.

DCAT TV Information
Can’t make it to all the great education programs and presentations during DCAT Week ’08? You can catch all the highlights of the programs and interviews with the speakers on DCAT TV. DCAT TV will be broadcast each day in the hotels rooms at both the Waldorf-Astoria and InterContinental hotels. You can also see DCAT TV in the DCAT Member Lounge or the ICIS website at www.icis.com/tv. This program will also run on ICIS TV and the DCAT website for 6 months after the event.
DCAT TV Sponsorship Information

ROCK-N-ROLL HALL OF FAME
Monday night, March 10th is the induction ceremony for the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in the Ballroom of the Waldorf. As this evening is always a bit hectic, be prepared for a slight inconvenience when looking for a cab or coming in through the Park Ave. entrance in the evening hours.

DCAT’S MOST WANTED – THE POCKET GUIDE  Sold Out!
What is the most sought after item before and during DCAT Week? The DCAT Week and Annual Dinner Pocket Guide! The Guide is the essential booklet for thousands of industry representatives who meet during the week of meetings and events in New York City. Can we ever print enough? They go fast! The Guide is provided not only to those who participate in DCAT Week activities, but is also mailed to industry representatives across the country and around the world. The Guide is therefore the ideal place to promote your company, products, and hospitality suite to thousands of industry professionals. Listings for all Dinner attendees and post-dinner reception locations are also included for your convenience. For more information on advertising in the Pocket Guide please contact Lauryn Kuna at 800-640-DCAT or lkuna@dcat.org.

Logo Art
DCAT is happy to provide its member companies with official DCAT Week or Annual Dinner logo art electronically for your ads, invitations, websites, etc.

We will continually update our website to give you the latest information on schedules, programs and events.