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The 3rd edition of AMI's international Performance Polyamides conference will take place on 5-6 September 2018 at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany.

An international line-up of influential speakers will explore how improvements in the properties and processability of polyamides are accelerating the development of new applications, including a focus on metal replacement. Industry experts will discuss market opportunities and new applications, including case studies from a variety of markets. The high-level programme will cover developments in a wide range of polyamide chemistries including biobased resins made from renewable resources.

Performance Polyamides 2018 will be relevant for the complete polyamide supply chain including resin producers, compounders, plastics processors, product designers, and materials specifiers at OEMs and end-users.

Attending, Exhibiting and Sponsoring at Performance Polyamides 2018:

For further information about attending the event, taking a exhibition space or sponsoring the conference with one of our unique marketing packages, please contact the Organiser Emily Renshaw:

Email: emily.renshaw@ami.international Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111.

Presenting at our conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase your knowledge and your company's experience. As a speaker, you would also receive free admission to the conference and networking cocktail reception.

We are currently inviting presentation proposals for our Performance Polyamides USA conference, taking place in Pittsburgh on 6 & 7 November 2018.

Presentations are invited on all aspects of polyamides including materials specification, advances, compound formulation, new applications, innovative additives and compounding technology. Examples could cover:

- New developments and opportunities for PA 6
- New developments and opportunities for PA 66
- New developments and opportunities for PA 46
- New developments and opportunities for PPA
- New developments and opportunities for biobased polyamides
- New developments and opportunities for recycled polyamides
- Market trends for polyamides (by polymer type, end-use application or geography)
- Innovative automotive applications for polyamides
- Innovative electrical/electronic applications for polyamides
- Developing new markets for polyamides
- Advances in high-heat polyamides
- New developments in additives for polyamides
- New developments in reinforcements for polyamides
- Cross-linking technologies for polyamides
- Innovative polyamide compounds
- Case studies on the development and production of polyamide parts
- Processing tips for highly crystalline polyamides
- Results of recent R&D work on polyamide resins and compounds

Speakers have a 30 minute slot including 5 minutes for questions.

If you would like to give a presentation at this conference, please send a title, short summary and speaker details to Emily Renshaw before 16th February 2018.

Email: emily.renshaw@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111

REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE

We have great news: Online booking is now available!
- You will need to create an AMI account (you only need to do this once and you can use it for all future events) then you can log in and make your registration
- As with most online activities, you will need to pay via credit card. If you would like to pay via bank transfer please send me your completed registration form

REGISTER ONLINE

Alternatively, complete the registration form below and return it to Emily Renshaw by email or fax:

Performance Polyamides 2018 Registration Form

You will receive booking confirmation by email with further details, including venue and accommodation information. Invoices and/credit card payment links will be sent separately within 7-14 days.

Delegate fees include:

Admission to all conference sessions
Admission to the exhibition area
Admission to the Networking Cocktail Reception
Refreshments and lunch on both days
A copy of the printed conference proceedings
Access to electronic versions of the conference papers for one month after the event

GROUP DISCOUNTS: Please note discounts may be available for companies wishing to register two or more delegates at the same time.

For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser, Emily Renshaw:
Email: emily.renshaw@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0)117 311 1534

AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also represent highly-targeted opportunities to enhance your image and to promote your products and services to an international audience.

Make a lasting impact on AMI´s senior management audiences and become an official sponsor at the Performance Polyamides 2018 conference! From coffee breaks to conference bags, we have options to suit all budgets.

Download a full list of available packages

To see a price list or for a formal quote, please contact Emily Renshaw on emily.renshaw@ami.international

WHY SPONSOR AN AMI EVENT?

By being an integral part of our highly precise marketing campaign, your brand will benefit from exposure to industry contacts and potential customers. Not only do we promote our events to our extensive databases via direct mail, but also target new customers through advertisements in our on-line magazines. In addition to this, hard copy brochures will be mailed to thousands of potential delegates across the globe.
During the conference the high visibility branding on offer will create a lasting impact with our delegates, which will increase awareness of your company’s products and services among key industry players and prospective clients.
Sponsoring will allow you to network with your future customers and expand your business opportunities. Our technical and high value conferences attract senior level delegates from all over the world, and attract participants covering all aspects of the supply chain.

We are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor them to fit your needs. Contact the event organiser Emily Renshaw to secure your sponsorship package now:
emily.renshaw@ami.international or +44 (0) 117 314 8111

Running alongside the conference, the exhibition is an excellent way to enhance your business opportunities, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to an international audience of an extremely high calibre.

Why exhibit at an AMI event?

With so many delegates in attendance, having an exhibition space will make it easy for attendees to find you
An A4 profile of your company will appear in the printed proceedings given to all attendees
Display new and existing products on your stand for delegates to browse during networking breaks
Hand out brochures and promotional items from your stand, not just your business card!

The exhibition upgrade includes:

One exhibition space in the networking area (including one table, 2 chairs and a power supply)
An A4 profile of your company in the printed conference proceedings

Exhibition spaces are a popular, low-cost option for promoting your company and are allocated on a first come-first served basis, so booking early is recommended to secure your preferred space.

To book, simply complete the registration form below and return it to the Conference Organiser, Emily Renshaw:

Performance Polyamides 2018 Registration Form

Email: emily.renshaw@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0)117 311 1534

How can I register?

There are 5 ways you can register for our event:

1) Online: Please click HERE to register online
2) By email: send your details to emily.renshaw@ami.international
3) Over the phone: contact the organiser on +44 (0)117 314 8111
4) By fax: Simply fill in the registration form with your details and fax it back to +44 117 311 1534.
5) By Post: Simply fill in the registration form with your details and send it to: Applied Market Information Ltd., 6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United Kingdom

We will send you a confirmation on receipt of your registration.

Can I register online?

Register to attend via our online service by clicking the link below
- You will need to create an AMI account (you only need to do this once and you can use it for all future events) then you can log in and make your registration
- As with most online activities, you will need to pay via credit card. If you would like to pay via bank transfer please send me your completed registration form

REGISTER ONLINE

What does the registration fee include?

The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Networking Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days, and a set of conference proceedings.

Do I need to book my accommodation directly?

All attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation for the conference. A limited number of discounted rooms have been reserved for attendees at a rate of €160.50 for a single and of €199 for a double room including breakfast and Wi-Fi until 6th August 2018. Delegates can book their accommodation online via our dedicated booking link:

Hotel Link

Alternatively, you can contact the Reservations Department directly:

Tel: +49 221 202 7849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826 or email: reservierung.kol@maritim.de - Please state that you will be attending AMI’s Performance Polyamides 2018 conference.

How can I pay?

1) You can arrange a bank transfer quoting 'Your Invoice Number and A/C No'. or 'Applied Market Information Ltd. - Performance Polyamides 2018' to:

Account Name:          Applied Market Information Ltd.
Account Number:       06814077
Bank Sort Code:        556138
SWIFT:                     NWBKGB2L
IBAN:                       GB63 NWBK 6072 0306 8140 77

Bank Address: Natwest Bank, 16 The Plain, Thornbury, Bristol BS99 5HD, United Kingdom

2) You can pay by credit card: Visa/Mastercard

Do I get a refund if I cancel my participation?

We will give you a full refund, less an administrative charge of €300 if we receive your cancellation prior to the 6th August 2018. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made.

Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition bookings or sponsorship packages.

Can my colleague replace me if I cannot attend the conference?

Yes, delegates may be substituted at any time, with no charge.

Can I get a group discount?

Bookings of 2 or more delegates made together may be eligible for a group discount. Please contact Emily Renshaw on Tel: +44 117 314 8111 or Email: emily.renshaw@ami.international

If I cannot attend, can I obtain the presentations given at the event?

Yes, the conference papers are available for sale after each event in the following formats:

PDF Download or Printed @ €400

Please contact Emily Renshaw at emily.renshaw@ami.international to place your order

What if I cannot attend an AMI event because of bad weather, industrial action, sickness or bereavement?

Unfortunately AMI cannot take responsibility for such problems. We recommend that you ensure that your travel plans leave you enough spare time to cope with weather delays or industrial action and that your travel insurance policy will recompense you for any financial loss that you suffer as a result of being unable to travel for other reasons. Remember that if you cannot attend an event then you can always send a colleague in your place at no charge.

Do I need a visa to enter a country where AMI is holding an event?

It is entirely possible that you may need a valid visa to enter a country where AMI is holding an event. This is especially the case for individuals attending our events and holding non-European passports. We recommend that at the time of booking you check the visa requirements with the embassy of the host country in your home location. We are unable to give refunds to delegates who cannot attend conferences because they fail the visa requirements of the country concerned.

Does the conference programme ever change?

AMI always does its utmost to avoid changes in advertised conference programmes. However it is a fact of life that from time to time amendments have to be made as a result of changes to speakers’ circumstances or corporate change. Remember that you can always check with our conference staff on the latest status of any conference programme.

Can I give a paper at an AMI Conference?

Naturally AMI welcomes offers of papers for presentation at our conferences provided such papers meet our quality and relevance requirements. Within each conference heading you will find a section on ‘Call for Papers’, which tells you what to do if you want to offer to present a paper at a specific conference.

I would like to suggest a new conference

We would love to hear from you. Contact our conference organiser, Emily Renshaw at emily.renshaw@ami.international

I have another question that has not been answered

Please email it to the conference organiser, Emily Renshaw who will do her best to answer it emily.renshaw@ami.international

Booking your accommodation

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation while attending the conference.

AMI have negotiated a room rate of €160.50 for a single and €199 for a double room including breakfast and taxes at the Maritim Hotel for attendees who make their reservations by 3rd August 2018.

Delegates can book their accommodation online via our dedicated booking link:

Performance Polyamides2018

Alternatively, you can contact the Reservations Department directly:

Tel: +49 221 202 7849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826 or email: reservierung.kol@maritim.de

Please state that you will be attending AMI’s Performance Polyamides 2018 conference.

Please do not accept offers from companies claiming to be calling on behalf of AMI to help you book your hotel. We do not book accommodation on behalf of attendees and recommend you book directly with the hotel as above.