Sunday, 11 October
5:30 PM–7:30 PM

Join your friends and associates at the Grand Opening Reception. The exhibition floor opens in style with great food and entertainment that everyone will enjoy.

“A Taste of Orlando” is more than a theme, it’s a wonderful experience. Enjoy the food, beverages and other charming points this city is famous for and then visit the exhibits throughout the hall.

This is a fun way to meet new people … participate in stimulating conversations … and get a preview of exciting demos and presentations.

Monday, 12 October
7:00 PM–10:00 PM

After a day full of sessions, relax with fellow attendees at an exclusive street party on the New York Backlot Street Set at Universal Studios!

New York Backlot Street Set ~ Surrounded by meticulously detailed facades resembling many of the familiar landmarks and neighborhoods of the Big Apple – including Little Italy, the Macy’s Building, Grammercy Park, the lower East Side and more -- you’ll feel like you’re “on location” on the bustling streets of Manhattan.

Hollywood Street Party ~ Explore Beverly Hill’s famous Rodeo Drive and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame as you stroll by some of Tinsel town’s most famous landmark buildings from the 30’s and 40’s.  Some notable places include the Brown Derby, modeled after the famed Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood. Schwab’s Pharmacy, appearing as it did in the late 1950’s film Sunset Boulevard.  And just down the street – Mel’s Drive-in, resembling the set from the 1973 movie American Graffiti.

Enjoy entertainment throughout the evening:

• Access to several attractions, including Revenge of the Mummy, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, TERMINATOR 2: 3-D Battle Across Time, and Shrek 4-D - Shrek and Donkey Are Back!
• Mingle with Universal Studios Characters
• Unlimited free play on video games and pinball machines in the NY Video ARCADE
• BLUES BROTHERS SHOW -The mischievous duo are back, rocking the streets of New York and belting out the blues Windy City-style, with favorites like “Soul Man.”

Access to the street party is free to all full congress registrants. Special passes can be purchased for guests of congress attendees and for those with exhibitor-only badges.

Tuesday, 13 October
6:45 PM–7:45 PM

As a last goodbye to Orlando and the congress presenters and attendees that helped make this year’s PMI Global Congress 2009—North America a success.

This will be your last chance to network with your fellow attendees.