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AC SHOW
1, 2, 3 and Go!
ACS 2016 OFFERS NEW ACTION-PACKED FEATURES
; The American Coatings SHOW offers
more action than ever in 2016. Get an
early start at networking and explore
the city on the novel Fun Run. Visit the
networking lunch and see innovaters
battle it out during the Innovation Slam.
After spending a lot of time inside the
show halls and conference rooms – and
maybe a little bit of over-indulgence in
coffee and sweets at the stands – why
not add a little outdoors exercise to
your Indy schedule? And even better:
continue networking through all of it?
One of the new features for 2016 is
the Fun Run on Wednesday, April 13,
a 5 km run through the beautiful historic downtown area. The run starts at
7: 15 am and will not only give you an
early start at networking, but provide
you with fun facts and historical tidbits
about Indianapolis and its landmarks
at the regular stretching stops along
the way.
Whether you are a show attendee,
exhibitor or conference delegate, you
are welcome to attend the networking
lunch, which will take place at 12: 30 pm
on the show floor.
Looking for even more action on
April 13? Watch the participants of the
novel Innovation Slam battle it out in
the ring – only verbally, of course, as
they will be presenting their latest innovations; vote for your favorite. In true
boxing style, the winner will receive an
exclusive Innovation Slam boxing belt.
Image: Katthagen- Fotolia
“More Successful with Each Event”
ALL SIGNS POINT TO GROWTH: THE AMERICAN COATINGS SHOW AND CONFERENCE 2016
; A tried-and-tested location, an
exciting Fun Run during the show and
conference, growing numbers in terms
of exhibitors and attendees – Cheryl
Matthews, ACA’s vice president of
Events and Professional Development,
is looking forward to a great coatings
event.
;;;How do you feel about returning to
Indianapolis as the show venue?
Cheryl Matthews: We are very excited
about the show and conference returning to Indianapolis in 2016. Due to circumstances beyond our control we had
to move the 2014 show to a different
location, but we are convinced that the
Indiana Convention Center is the best
location for the ACS. Downtown Indiana
has a skywalk that connects to several of
the major hotels, restaurants, shopping
and the convention center. Best of all,
the size of the Indiana Convention Center
is well suited to the American Coatings
SHOW and CONFERENCE, which makes it
quicker and easier to navigate.
;;;What can show visitors and
conference attendees look forward to?
Matthews: We will be hosting a 5K Fun
Run during the 2016 event! This is a first
for us and we are encouraging everyone
to come out and participate. Even if you
aren’t a runner, sign up and jog or walk.
It will be a fun time and the proceeds
from the Run will be used to fund student
participation at future AC CONFERENCES.
;;;Is there a motto or general theme
of the ACS 2016?
Matthews: We don’t have a specific
theme for the ACS 2016, but we do have
a general outlook that it is our role to be
of service to the industry. In carrying out
that role, we see the ACS as a platform
we provide for the industry to showcase
new products and innovative ideas, network with peers, and build on existing
partnerships with customers.
Cheryl Matthews,
American Coatings Association (ACA)
;;;What are your personal expectations regarding the show and
conference?
Matthews: Success! Since 2008, we
have seen the ACS grow to be more and
more successful with each event. At each
juncture, we have been fortunate to have
more exhibitors participating, more attendees on the show floor, and more
professionals at the conference. Also, we
are seeing a gradual influx of people new
to the industry with the increasing attendance of coatings science students.
I expect these trends to continue,
as we expand our offerings to attract a
broad base of individuals active in various aspects of the coatings industry.
More information at
www.american-coatings-show.com
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