Special Features
New Member Reception (Tuesday)
This is for new members of the RWISO association. Get to know the leaders of the organization and make some new friends prior to the start of the conference. This event is by invitation only.
Architectural River Cruise (Wednesday)
We have reserved a private cruise, on Chicago's First Lady, for a two hour tour that will showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture. A docent from the Chicago Architecture Foundation will be our guide. This is an optional activity and not included in the registration fee. Ticket prices are per person and include a two hour cruise and hor'dourves. There will be a cash bar available. Dinner will not be provided. Be sure to register early, seating is limited.
Gala Dinner (Thursday)
The plans for the evening include a wonderfully prepared dinner and dancing to a live band. Tickets for the Gala are included with most registrations. Additional tickets for companions are available for purchase.
Limited Attendance Sessions (Thursday)
There are two sessions scheduled for Thursday, May 19th that are limited attendance. Individuals are encouraged to register in advance for those sessions. They are on a first come, first serve basis. Once the sessions are filled, no one else will be admitted. Those that register in advance will be given an admittance ticket in their registration packet. You will need this ticket in order to attend these sessions. The two sessions are:
- Splint Adjustments from A-Z presented by Dr. Jeff McClendon, USA
- Indirect Bonding Technique presented by Dr. Renato Cocconi, Italy and Dr. Jorge Ayala, Chile
Farewell Reception (Friday)
This reception is immediately following the end of the last day of sessions. It allows all attendees a chance to socialize and unwind from the conference before heading out to dinner on your own. Additional tickets for companions are available for purchase.
Table Clinic and Poster Contest
RWISO members have the opportunity to present a Table Clinic or Poster to be displayed during the conference. The winner of the best presentation will receive free conference registration to the 2012 annual meeting. In case of a tie, the free registration will be shared equally. Table Clinics and Posters will be displayed each day of the conference. Individuals are responsible for transporting and set-up of their own display. Please visit the RWISO website to apply. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2011.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Each year RWISO is fortunate to have many quality Exhibitors and Sponsors who participate in the conference. In part, thanks to their contributions, we are able to keep the cost of our conferences affordable for our attendees. Exhibitors and Sponsors receive some tangible benefits from participation, but the biggest benefit is recognition. Please do your part to thank these companies for their participation. At each of the various events these companies will be recognized with signage as well as listed in the conference program guide.
Conference Program
CLICK HERE to view the tentative Conference Program.
Membership
Membership in RWISO is open to anyone who has graduated from an approved Roth Williams Course. Membership allows you certain benefits. Among them is a discounted registration fee to the Annual Conference. For more information on how to become an RWISO member, please visit www.rwiso.org.
Conference DVD's
Each of the speaker presentations will be recorded onto a DVD format in multiple languages, when available. Conference DVD's are available for purchase in advance or onsite.
CE Credit
RWISO is an approved Continuing Education Provider through the Dental Board of California. RWISO will offer one unit of credit per hour of instruction. CE Credit forms will be distributed electronically after the conference.
Translators
We encourage speakers from all over the world to participate in our conference. The majority of the sessions are given in English. However, each region does take responsibility for bringing their own translators to the conference. Translation is currently planned for Spanish only. Other languages may be added as registration permits.
Policies
RWISO has certain policies regarding the conference. These policies are strictly adhered too.
- Distribution of Literature
No company is allowed to distribute their product and/or service literature for general consumption. The two exceptions to this are distribution in their exhibit space and/or as a benefit of their paid sponsorship.
- Refunds, Cancellations, and No Shows
An attendee can cancel their registration for a full refund up to April 8, 2011. All cancellations must be in writing and postmarked by that date. Any cancellation made after April 18th is subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No registration refunds or cancellations will be accepted after May 6, 2011 or for a conference No Show.
- Individual Recording
Recording presentations without speaker permission via any personal recording device is not allowed.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| April |
| 8 | Hotel Rooming Deadline |
| 18 | Early Bird Registration Deadline |
| 18 | Last day to cancel registration for a full refund |
| 22 | Table Clinic and Poster Deadline |
| May |
| 6 | Advance Registration Rate Deadline |
| 6 | Last day to cancel registration for partial refund |
| 18-20 | RWISO Conference |
