Petrochemicals-Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Register on-line: Click here to register online today.
By phone: +1-212-621-4978 (Monday-Friday/Eastern Time 9:00am – 5:00pm)
By fax: Download the registration form and fax to +1-212-621-4970.

Do I have to register in advance or can I register on-site?
We strongly recommend that you register in advance, which guarantees you have a printed badge, conference materials and seating available upon your on-site registration check-in.

However, on-site registration is accepted and registration payment must be paid in full at time of registering.

Where do I find the registration fees?

Early Bird Rate (prior to 12 October 2009)
GPCA Members                      $750.00 USD
Non-GPCA Members             $1,500.00 USD

Full Rate (after 12 October 2009)
GPCA Members                      $830.00 USD
Non-GPCA Members             $1,700.00 USD

What forms of payment are accepted for registration?
Accepted forms of payment in USD are Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express) / Bank Transfer and Company Check. If you need to pay via bank transfer or company check, please contact events@chemweek.com and request details. Please put Fourth Annual GPCA Forum payment by check or bank transfer in the subject line of the e-mail.

How do I receive a paid receipt for my payment?
The confirmation sent by Chemical Week via e-mail serves as confirmation and a receipt as it specifies the date and the amount of payment made.

If you need additional information please contact Chemical Week customer service at events@chemweek.com to request a paid receipt.

How can I receive an invoice to process my bank transfer or check payment?
Please contact Chemical Week customer service at events@chemweek.com to request an invoice.

How do I know if my registration was submitted, will I receive a confirmation?
You will receive confirmation via e-mail to the e-mail address provided to us when you registered.

If you have not received confirmation within 2 business days, please contact Chemical Week’s customer service at events@chemweek.com

How do I make a modification to my registration badge?
Please click onto the following link: Fourth Annual GPCA Registration Modification Link and input your confirmation number which is located within the body of the confirmation e-mail which you received at the time of registration.

Can I attend only one day of the two days of The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Yes, however the registration fee will be the same as the total meeting price.

Is there a registration deadline?
On-line registration will close at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday 4 December 2009.
After 4 December, you can register at The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum registration on-site counters on Tuesday, 8 December between 2:00pm and 8:00pm.

However, we strongly recommend that you register before 4 December to ensure your conference materials and seating.

What is included in my registration fee?
Your registration fee includes the following:

Conference Badge – which allows entrance into conference and breakout sessions, exhibits, internet café, refreshment breaks, lunches, and dinners
A conference delegate bag designed to hold your conference materials
CD-ROM with speaker presentations (not all presentations will be available, only the ones submitted by speakers in advance)
Conference Materials (Program, speaker profiles)
Access to ForumNet

What is ForumNet?
ForumNet is a networking facilitation tool for executives who have registered to attend the Fourth Annual GPCA Forum. As a participant in the Forum you can use this channel to begin your networking early. You can view the names of the delegates already registered to attend the Forum, make contact via email to exchange ideas and arrange a meeting, post your V Card, and more. In order to have access to the full array of benefits offered by ForumNet, you must be a registrant of the Fourth Annual GPCA Forum.

How do I access ForumNet?
To access ForumNet click here or click on the ForumNet link on the GPCA microsite on either the Chemical Week or GPCA website.

Where do I find my username and password to access ForumNet?
You will receive your username and password in your confirmation email when you register for the Fourth Annual GPCA Forum. If you are a new user your username and password will be active within 24 hours.

What are breakout sessions and do I have to register for them?
Breakout sessions are optional sessions that are expected to have high attendance.

The following are optional breakout sessions

Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Human Resources 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, 10 December 2009
Sustainability 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

When will registration check-in / on-site registration open?
Registration check-in and on-site registration will be open from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, 8 December 2009. Registration will re-open at 8:00 am on 9 and 10 December 2009.

How do I check-in for registration?
Conference badge and materials will be waiting for you at the registration check-in counters located at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. If you are registering for the first time on-site please proceeded to the on-site registration counter.

What do I need to present at the registration counter to receive my materials on site?
For security reasons, please provide your confirmation letter along with a business card or photo ID in order to receive your conference badge, materials and gain access to the forum.

If I am unable to attend, what is the cancellation policy?
Chemical Week’s cancellation policy requires that you send your cancellation request in writing 45 days prior to 8 December to Chemical Week’s customer service at events@chemweek.com in order to be eligible for a refund. A 15% cancellation fee will be deducted from the registration fee.

Cancellations received less than 45 days from the start of the conference (8 December) will be issued a letter of credit to be used at a future Chemical Week conference. This credit is valid for up to one year from the date of issuance.

If I am unable to attend, can another person go in my place?
Chemical Week and GPCA encourage you to send someone in your place. To do so, please contact Chemical Week’s customer service at events@chemweek.com for further assistance.

HOTEL, VISA and AIRLINE INFORMATION

Where is The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum being held?
The official venue for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum is:
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: (+971-4) 701-1111
Fax: (+971-4) 232-9098
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/dubai-festivalcity

Do I have to make my own hotel reservation?
Yes. Chemical Week and GPCA have worked with the InterContinental hotel on a special group reservation rate to be offered to The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum delegates.

You must register for the conference first and then we will send you information on how to obtain the hotel reservation form that you will need to fill out to receive the special discount rate.

Is there a special hotel reservation rate for The Fourth Annual GPCA attendees and what is the hotel rate?
The special group reservation rate:
Superior Room – AED 950 ++ per night (maximum of two guests per room)

The room rate quoted is for superior rooms on a per night basis and are subject to a 10% service charge and an authority fee which is currently 10% but may be subject to change. This special room rate does NOT include breakfast. Rooms are allocated on the day of arrival and may include a combination of king and twin bedded rooms.

* Special group room rates are only available until November 1, 2009

Is there a special airline reservation rate for The Fourth Annual GPCA attendees?
EMIRATES - FOURTH ANNUAL FORUM OFFICIAL AIRLINE
Chemical Week and GPCA are pleased to offer a discounted rate with the official conference airline, Emirates. To access these great rates you must be a registered attendee of the Fourth Annual GPCA Forum.

*This special air fare only applies to GPCA Forum Delegates traveling into Dubai from 4 December 2009 and departing 11 December 2009

Do I need a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Nationals of the following Countries do not require Visas to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtain, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Vatican.

For more information regarding VISA regulations, please visit Dubai - Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing at http://www.dubaitourism.ae/

How do I obtain a VISA in order to enter Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
When making your hotel reservation, please indicate that you need a visa and the hotel will contact you.

Please note: You must be registered for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum and registration paid in full in order to request your VISA.

GPCA INFORMATION

What is Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)?
Please log onto the following link to lean more about GPCA:
www.gpca.org.ae

How do I find out if my company is a GPCA Member?
Please click onto the following link: GPCA Membership Directory

How do I become a member of GPCA?
Please Contact, Mr. Gaurav Paul, Communication Manager
Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association
P.O. Box 123055, 1st Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road
Al Wasl, Dubai, UAE
Tel +971-4-321-7444 Ext. 106
Fax +971-4-321-7677
Email: gaurav@gpca.org.ae
Website: www.gpca.org.ae

PROGRAM and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

When will The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum program be available?
The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum program is avaliable online at www.chemweek.com/gpca/forum/agenda.

Do I need to pre-register to attend the optional breakout session?
You do not need to register for the optional breakout session. Forum registration will allow you into either breakout session. However, seats fill up quickly so we encourage you to arrive early.

How can I obtain a copy of the conference proceedings?
All registered conference attendees will receive a CD ROM containing all speaker presentations which were submitted to us in advance. Speaker presentations not included on the CD ROM will be available shortly after the Fourth Annual GPCA Forum concludes on Chemical Week’s online bookstore.

SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR QUESTIONS

Who are the sponsors/exhibitors for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Please log onto Chemical Week’s website at www.chemweek.com/gpca/sponsorship to view this year’s sponsors.

What are the sponsorship/exhibitor packages available for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Please contact, Ms. Dana Carey, Director, Global Event Sponsorships
Chemical Week's Conference Group
Tel: +1-212-621-4972
Fax: +1-212-621-4822
Email: dcarey@chemweek.com

How do I become a sponsor/exhibitor for The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Please contact, Ms. Dana Carey, Director, Global Event Sponsorships
Chemical Week's Conference Group
Tel: +1-212-621-4972
Fax: +1-212-621-4822
Email: dcarey@chemweek.com

GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

Is reserved seating available at The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum?
Reserved seating is only available for selected VIP’s and GPCA Board Members.

What is The Fourth Annual GPCA Forum dress attire?
The Fourth Annual GPCA dress code is business attire, business casual and national dress.

Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor/tourism information?
The Internet is a very useful resource in finding tourist information about Dubai.
In order to facilitate your search, below we have provided a few web links:

Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing - http://dubaitourism.ae/
Dubai Tourism - http://www.dubai-tourism.net/
Go Dubai - http://www.godubai.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

REGISTRATION

HOTEL, VISA, and AIRLINE INFORMATION

GPCA INFORMATION

PROGRAM and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR QUESTIONS

GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS