General Information

Registration Location:  Hall A/B Prefunction
Dates & Times:	Saturday, Oct. 4	............... 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
	Sunday, Oct. 5	............... 7:00 am–8:00 pm
	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 7:00 am–6:00 pm
	Tuesday, Oct. 7	............. 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructions on how to pre-register, or register on site. For additional questions or information, please inquire with info@gemworldevents.net.
The Exhibiton Location:  Hall A/B
Dates & Times:	Sunday, Oct. 5 (Icebreaker)	............... 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 8:30 am–6:00 pm
	Tuesday, Oct. 7	............... 8:30 am–1:30 pm
Explore the displays of scores of service companies, production companies, fossil and gem dealers, universities, research institutions, and publishers during the two and a half days of the exhibition.  Is your company looking for a cost-effective face-to-face venue to market your products or services?  Does your non-profit organization wish to promote your program to a broad cross-section of the geoscience community—at a reduced exhibit fee? Note:  Children under the age of 13 will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall anytime during setup or teardown.  During exhibit hours, children not of school-age will not be allowed into any activities within the Exhibit Hall, including the Icebreaker reception, unless they are young enough or small enough to be confined to a stroller, backpack, or front pack.  School-age children will be allowed to attend the exhibition during regularly scheduled hours if they are properly registered (as students) and they wear their badges at all times.
THE GCAGS EXHIBITION—Where Geoscience Meets Industry: Networking, technology, information systems, and this year deal-making in our Prospect Alley!
Speakers’ & Poster Presenters’ Breakfast (Sponsored by PetroQuest) Location:  St. Martin/St. Mary Rooms
Dates & Times:	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 7:00 am–8:00 am
	Tuesday, Oct. 7	............... 7:00 am–8:00 am
All session chairs, speakers, and poster presenters are invited to attend this complimentary breakfast on the day of their presentations. Reminders will be given regarding session timing, audiovisual equipment, how speakers will be introduced, and when poster presenters must be in their booths, followed by a Q&A session.
Judges’ Breakfast (Sponsored by PetroQuest) Location:  St. Martin/St. Mary Rooms
Dates & Times:	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 7:00 am–8:00 am
	Tuesday, Oct. 7	............... 7:00 am–8:00 am
All judges are invited to attend this complimentary breakfast on the day(s) they agree to judge. Information will be provided as to judging criteria and regarding which sessions to attend.
Speakers’, Poster Presenters’ Room, & Judges’ Tally Room Locations:  Gospel Room
Dates & Times:	Sunday, Oct. 5	............... 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 7:00 am–6:00 pm
	Tuesday, Oct. 7	............... 7:00 am–5:00 pm
Student Activities
The 2014 GCAGS Convention is an outstanding venue for students to participate in the rich technical program, meet with Gulf Coast professionals and mentors, and learn cutting-edge science from leaders in their fields. The student activities include access to all facets of the meeting, discounted student workshops, and networking opportunities, among other benefits.
Teacher Activity
The highly-regarded workshop More! Rocks in your Head! is designed to support 3–12 educators by giving each teacher a greater personal knowledge of the Earth sciences along with a package of hands-on materials to promote understanding of the sciences in the classroom.
Spouse & Guest Activities
A variety of special activities have been arranged for spouses and guests, including a Hospitality Area and local tours that explore the unique features of the Acadiana (Cajun) region.
GCAGS Board Meeting Hilton Garden Inn–Evangeline A/B Room
Dates & Times:	Sunday, Oct. 5	............... 8:00 am–3:00 pm
GCAGS Officers, Committee Chairs, and Society Presidents or their representatives are invited to attend the Board Meeting. An invitation and RSVP will be issued by GCAGS prior to the Convention.
AAPG House of Delegates Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn–Evangeline A/B Room
Dates & Times:	Monday, Oct. 6	............... 7:00 am–8:00 am
If you are an AAPG delegate, plan to attend a special breakfast on Monday morning. An invitation and RSVP will come directly from AAPG prior to the Convention.
AAPG Executive Committee Meeting Hilton Garden Inn–Ashland A/B Room
Dates & Times:	Sunday, Oct. 5	............... 7:00 am–4:00 pm
By invitation only.
Register Now to Attend!