Educational Offerings

The 2010 Annual Meeting will offer many ways for attendees to get a jumpstart on their educational journey:

• Pre-conference hands-on labs/workshops
• Early Bird Discussion Forums
• 20 educational sessions covering a broad range of timely topics for technicians and managers
• Keynote address from renowned speaker and resource management advocate John J. Nance

Exhibits

Unique educational, networking and social opportunities will be in the cards during and after vendor exhibits:

• First-ever Exhibit Learning Annexes
• Expansive exhibits from industry-leading product manufacturers and service providers
• Displays of poster sessions
• Queen of Hearts Prize Auction

Social Events

Unsurpassed educational offerings will be balanced with lively social functions that facilitate networking and allow attendees to tip their hat to fun in a carefree, casual environment:

• A Night with SPSmedical and a STERIS-sponsored Award Dinner
• The White Rabbit’s Membership Luncheon, sponsored by IAHCSMM and Spectrum Surgical
• Queen of Hearts Cocktail Reception for exhibitors and attendees
• Mad Hatter Top Hat Station (create your own to get into the spirit of the IAHCSMM in Wonderland theme)
• Off-site excursion to San Diego Zoo

San Diego — General

Attendees may also wish to explore San Diego’s diverse cultural and tourism offerings, and take advantage of all that the luxurious Town and Country Hotel has to offer. Just a small list of things that will put a smile on your face:

• Sparkling pools
• First-class spa and fitness facilities
• Five on-site restaurants
• Easy access (via trolley or short stroll) to world-class shopping, dining and nightlife, and the picturesque waterfront.