Technofest Is Back!

 
Technofest Is Back!
Westin Galleria—August 12, 2008—2:00–8:30 p.m.
A few years back, the Houston Geological Society came up with an idea for a summertime event that would gather the best of new technologies and a crowd of interested geoscientists. That event was Technofest! Originally held at the Westchase Hilton, it was an instant hit. As such, it maxed out the parking, air conditioning and space at the Hilton.
Now, the HGS is bringing Technofest back (after skipping last year), and it will be held in the Westin Galleria. Woodway Hall at the Westin has over 21,000 square feet of carpeted, air-conditioned space just waiting for vendors, companies and deal sellers to share their information! In addition, because it is part of the Galleria, there are 8500 FREE close-by parking spaces.
Two 20-ft x 20-ft booth spaces are available (these count as four booths) as well as forty-seven 10-ft x 10-ft spaces. Booth rental is only $400 and includes two admissions to the event. Ticket prices for the event are $10 for HGS members and $15 for nonmembers, and are the same in advance and at the door. The admission also includes one free drink ticket! We are anticipating booth space will sell out quickly, so it is first come, first served. Consult the layout plan below. Vendors are allowed to set up between 8:00 a.m. and noon, and tear-down will be after 8:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m.
This year, a new part of Technofest is the addition of a Student Reception. We are inviting students from all over the area, as well as any interns that may be working for companies this summer. It will be a great chance for companies and students to mingle and explore the technologies and services available to the industry. If your company is sponsoring interns this summer, please encourage them to come to Technofest. Or, if you are a company wanting to meet/greet a great group of students, Technofest is the place to be.
Of course, sponsorship opportunities are available, not just for students, but for refreshments as well. Sponsorships can be made at the platinum level ($2000), gold level ($1000), silver level ($500) and bronze level ($250). The support of our sponsors is greatly appreciated, and they will be given top billing at all refreshment stations and in the registration area of the Woodway Hall. Finger foods and cash bars will be scattered around the hall, so there should be no long lines.
Also needed are volunteers! The HGS is expecting a huge turnout for this event, and help will be needed with registration and vendor setup. Volunteers get free admission!
For more information, please contact Deborah Sacrey at 713-468-3260 or dsacrey@auburnenergy.com. Other members of the TechnoFest Committee are Bonnie Milne (bonnie.milne@swiftenergy.com) and Jim Grubb (jamesmgrubb@yahoo.com).