MAKE THE MOST OF TPS
Whether you’re new to TPS or you’re a symposia veteran who needs a refresher, here are a few things about TPS you don’t want to miss out on:
Welcome Address
For whom?
All TPS attendees, including Free Pass.
WHEN: 8:00 AM – 8:35 AM
WHERE: Level 3, Grand Ballroom C
WHO: We will welcome Dr. Eric Petersen and Dr. Douglas Allaire
Women of TPS Luncheon
For whom?
All TPS attendees. Registration is required. Add on to any registration option.
The Women of TPS luncheon is a forum for women of TPS to share experiences and challenges in the industry. It is also an avenue in which those experiences and challenges can be heard and understood by others, including upper management.
Both women and men are encouraged to attend. The luncheon is open to all individuals affiliated with the symposium, from technical engineers, to sales and marketing staff, to administrative professionals.
WHEN: August 21st, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: Room 350 E
WHO: Dena Malloy and Michelle Jordan
Dena Malloy is the Aftermarket Manager for Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Co. located in California, USA. She has been with Atlas Copco for 11 years, holding managerial roles in Project Management, Engineering and Manufacturing. Dena received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA and Masters of Engineering Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Michelle Jordan is the Manager of Business Operations for TECHMAR Equipment Foundations. Michelle has spent her career managing and consulting on multimillion-dollar business operations. Her expertise in operational oversight, financial analytics, and leading sales and business development teams has given her a proven track record in leadership. Michelle has managed teams of over 125 employees, gaining invaluable experience in all facets of Human Resources. Over the past nine years, she has immersed herself in the Oil and Gas and Marine industries, working with end users, EPCs, maintenance groups, and contractors to identify and solve maintenance and reliability issues related to the damaging effects of vibration.
Spouse Program
For whom?
Spouses of symposia delegates
Spouses accompanying registered delegates can register for TPS free of charge and are invited to participate in a special spouse event.
Innovation Presents (formerly Turbo Stage)
For whom?
TPS symposia and Free Pass delegates
Innovation Presents, formerly Turbo Stage, is a platform in the front corner of the exhibit hall where exhibiting companies provide 20-minute commercial presentations. All TPS exhibit hall visitors are invited to attend the presentations.
Dinners
For whom?
All paid symposium delegates.
The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M, TPS organizer, hosts two dinners during the symposia on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Tex-Mex Buffet
7:30 PM – 9 PM
Level 2, Hilton Ballroom of the Americas D
Banquet Dinner
7:30 PM – 9 PM
Level 2, Hilton Ballroom of the Americas D
Lab Tour
For whom?
Everyone!
You know TPS is hosted by the Turbomachinery Lab, but what do you know about the lab itself? Where is it located? How is it equipped? What research projects are in progress? Take a tour of the Lab at Texas A&M University in College Station on the Thursday afternoon following TPS. Add the tour on to any registration option. Please note that space is limited. For $50 Lunch and transportation are provided. All self-driven lab tour registrations are $30.
- Transportation to Lab + Boxed Lunch: $50 USD
- Lab Tour ONLY: $30 USD
For questions contact: [email protected] or 979-845-7417.
Hospitality Suites
For whom?
TPS symposia and Free Pass delegates
The Hospitality Suites are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All Hospitality Suites are located at Hilton Americas-Houston.
Social Media Scavenger Hunt
For whom?
Everyone!
Scattered throughout the TPS exhibit floor are items for our Social Media Scavenger Hunt.