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We wish to thank everyone who attended our annual national conference in Norfolk, Virginia, and helped make it such a huge success. Our final count was an amazing 1,200!

Download the photo slide show (.ppt - 5 MB). Thanks to Dan Sherwood for putting this together!

Final Program - The Pocket Guide is now available. Download - large file 5 mb (.pdf)

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The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene our 31st annual gathering – the world's largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference – the week of June 3-8, 2007, in Norfolk, Virginia. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by presenting a paper relevant to our theme, “Charting the Course to New Perspectives in Floodplain Management”.

Norfolk is beset with miles of lake, river, and bay shoreline, with the Atlantic coast nearby, so “Charting The Course” is a relevant theme in keeping with its unique nautical legacy. For floodplain managers, it means tracking the progress and making critical decisions for approaching storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other such tempests. It also represents the increasing trends in human migration and development in flood-prone areas. Plus, it can signify taking charge of your career by surrounding yourself with the best in the business and gleaning all you can to better do your job!

Throughout the week, 180 of the industry's experts will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions and share the state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, and resources to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals. A three-day comprehensive exposition features the materials, equipment, accessories, and services vital to get the job done. Supplementary technical field tours and workshops provide in-depth training. Numerous networking activities offer additional opportunities to learn from each other.

2007 ASFPM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OUTLINE
Download the 2007 Pocket Guide - The FINAL Program (.pdf) 5 MB
Download the 2007 Concurrent Sessions Program (.xls)
Download the 2007 Concurrent Sessions Abstracts & Biographies (.pdf) 1.4 MB
Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 Training Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  9:00 - 6:00 Techinical Field Tours (optional, separate registration required)
  7:30 - 10:00 Welcome Fest
 
Monday 8:00 - 3:00 ASFPM Policy Issue Discussions
  8:00 - 5:00 Training Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  8:00 - 5:00 Technical Field Tours (optional, separate registration required)
  3:30 - 5:00 ASFPM Membership Meeting
  4:00 - 7:00 CFM Exam (advance registration required)
  5:00 - 7:00 Exhibits Grand Opening
 
Tuesday   THE 3-DAY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE COMMENCES
  8:30 - 10:00 Plenary 1
  10:30 - Noon Concurrent Session A (8 tracks @ 3 papers)
  Noon - 1:30 Keynote Luncheon, Live Auction to benefit the ASFPM Foundation
  1:45 - 5:30 Technical Field Tour (optional, separate registration required)
  1:45 - 3:15 Concurrent Session B (8 tracks @ 3 papers)
  3:45 - 5:15 Concurrent Session C (8 tracks @ 3 papers)
  5:15 - 6:30 Exhibits Social
 
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:15 Early Bird Discussions on Hot Issues
  8:30 - 10:00 Plenary 2
  10:30 - Noon Plenary 3
  Noon - 1:30 Lunch on your own
  Noon - 6:00 Technical Field Tour (optional, separate registration required)
  1:30 - 5:30 Training Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  1:30 - 3:30 Concurrent Session D (8 tracks @ 4 papers)
  4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Session E (6 tracks @ 3 papers), Map Mod Town Hall
 
Thursday 7:00 - 8:15 Regional Meetings
  8:30 - Noon Technical Field Tour (optional, separate registration required)
  8:30 - 10:00 Plenary 4
  10:30 - Noon Concurrent Session F (9 tracks @ 3 papers)
  10:30 - 5:30 Training Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  Noon - 1:45 National Awards Luncheon
  2:00 - 5:30 Technical Field Tour (optional, separate registration required)
  2:00 - 5:30 Training Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  2:00 - 3:30 Concurrent Session G (9 tracks @ 3 papers)
  4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Session H (9 tracks @ 3 papers)
  6:00 - 9:00 End of Conference Networking Event
 
Friday 8:00 - Noon Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
  7:30 - 4:00 Technical Field Tours (optional, separate registration required)
  9:00 - Noon CFM Exam (advance registration required)


Registration

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. DO NOT FAX YOUR REGISTRATION TO ASFPM AS WE WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE TO RECEIVE. PLEASE BRING YOUR FORMS DIRECTLY TO REGISTRATION DESK AT THE CONVENTION CENTER

PLEASE CHECK THE LIST OF FULL EVENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION!

Download the full Conference Brochure - Including Registation Pages (.pdf) 1.6 MB

Download the Registration Pages only (.pdf) 760 KB Please use these forms if you are faxing in your registration, as the background images have been removed.

Early Discount Registration Fees
Package
Basic
ASFPM or VFMA Members
$520
$410
Virginia Local Officials
$460
$350
Non-Members
$620
$510
After April 15, 2007, add $75 to individual categories
 
Exhibitor - ASFPM Corporate Partner
N/A
$860
Exhibitor - Non-Partner
N/A
$1160
After April 15, 2007, add $150 late fee to exhibitor categories
 
Package Deal - In addition to the 3-day conference and exposition, the full package includes 1 workshop, 1 technical field tour, all early morning and evening sessions, and the Thursday evening networking event

Professional Credit Hours

ASFPM will provide certificates of attendance to all persons attending the full three-day conference program. Many opportunities for professional development credit are offered in the official conference on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, along with the associated training workshops on Sunday, Monday and Friday. Participation in the full conference earns 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). Workshops are assigned the applicable number of CECs in their respective descriptions in the Conference Brochure. All other professional credit hours should be submitted to the governing body for approval and acceptance


Hotel Info - We have three contracted hotels within easy walking distance of the Norfolk Waterside Convention Center where most of the conference program events will take place throughout the week. The conference hotel not only offer superb amenities and rates, but staying in the room blocks will help ASFPM meet its obligation to the hotel, avoid penalties, and keep registration prices lower. Current tax rate is 13%. The hotels are just 15 minutes from the airport and a three block stroll to the Granby Street restaurant district. The hotels are already approaching half full, so we highly recommend you reserve your room NOW! The renowned 30th Annual Norfolk Harborfest commences as our conference ends on June 9, so extend your reservation if you plan to stay! As always, mention ASFPM or Flood Conference to get the special rate.

NORFOLK WATERSIDE MARRIOTT HOTEL - 325 rooms on peak night
235 East Main Street; 1-800-874-0264; website
$124 single or double - this is the government per diem rate
Connected on four levels to the Waterside Convention Center, this elegant, 23-story hotel has everything you'd expect from a modern-day convention facility, including luxurious bedding, coffee makers, a fitness center, and an atrium-covered pool and deck with four semi-private spa rooms.

SHERATON NORFOLK WATERSIDE - 325 rooms on peak night
777 Waterside Drive; 757-622-6664; website
$124 single, double, triple or quad - this is the government per diem rate
Norfolk's only waterfront hotel, this hotel overlooks the picturesque Norfolk harbor and is in the heart of the newly renovated downtown waterfront. It features a free health club facility, outdoor swimming pool, and coffee makers in each room. A covered walkway passes through the adjacent Festival Marketplace and Convention Center garage to the conference meeting space two blocks away.

RADISSON NORFOLK - 100 rooms on peak night
700 Monticello Avenue; 757-627-5555; website
$109 single or double
Free wireless Internet in all guest rooms plus free parking make the pleasant eight-block walk or free bus ride worthwhile! With Sleep Number Beds, an Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, and a mini fridge and microwave in each room, this is the place to stay if you are bringing your family.

RENAISSANCE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL – 249 water view guest rooms (Not contracted)
425 Water Street, Portsmouth, 1-800-HOTELS-1; website
$124.00 per night including two water ferry tokens per day for transportation to the conference (Note: the ferry does not run 24 hours. Please click here for a schedule).
With windows framing majestic ships floating the Elizabeth River, this hotel in the Norfolkarea reflects the nautical spirit of the Tidewater region. Elegant yet approachable, the lobby welcomes with its yacht club feel and savvy service. This Portsmouth Olde Towne hotel offers river accommodations, classic styling and posh amenities from luxurious bedding to high-speed Internet. For dining, Foggy Point Bar & Grill satisfies with contemporary American cuisine and fresh seafood. Click here to book your reservation. Suites are also still available for the conference week and there is availability the weekend following the conference if you plan to stay for Harborfest.

OTHER HOTELS -
Other downtown hotels can be found at http://www.norfolkcvb.com/accommodations.cfm. If you are driving, there are many more options within 15 minutes and there is a large parking ramp conveniently adjacent to the Marriott Waterside Convention Center.

Arriving by car?
Check out the Norfolk Visitor's Bureau driving directions and parking information page.

Arriving by air?

Orange Peel Transportation provides airport shuttle service. Please call 757-463-7500 or email them in advance to make transportation arrangements. They will be more than happy to group individuals together to increase efficiency and decrease individual cost for you. Please make a note to tell them that you will be arriving for the ASFPM Conference when you call or email so that they may better serve you. Have your Airline and Flight information available when arranging your transportation.

757-463-7500
Email: transport@orangepeeltransportation.com


Sponsors' Information

Download the 2007 Sponsor Packages Information Sheet (.pdf)

Download the 2007 Sponsor Commitment Form (.pdf)


Exhibitors' Information

All Exhibitors should complete the full registration forms found in the conference brochure. There are no separate registration forms for exhibitors this year.

Any party who registers as an Exhibitor on an ASFPM Conference Registration Form, upon completion of the registration form, payment of the applicable fee, and submission of company description consents to the terms and conditions outlined in the Exhibitors' Agreement.

Download the 2007 Exhibitors' Agreement (.pdf)

To view a list of the Exhibitors from the 2006 conference, please click here.


Presenters' Information

Download the 2007 Presenters' Agreement (.pdf)

Download the 2007 Presenters' Instructions (.pdf)

Download the 2007 Concurrent Sessions Program (.xls)

The deadline for the Call for Abstracts has passed; however, the document is still available for informational purposes.

Download the 2007 Proceedings Papers Guidelines (.pdf)


Norfolk Area Links & Information

Norfolk serves as the cultural, educational, business, and medical center of Virginia's Hampton Roads region. In Norfolk, life is not to be missed; it's to be celebrated...daily! This city of 241,000 residents is undergoing successful renewal, including new office, retail, entertainment, and hotel construction downtown, new residential development along the rivers and bay front, and revitalization projects in many of its neighborhoods.

Founded in 1682, Norfolk grew up on the water, so the waterfront is central to many of its neighborhoods. This city boasts seven miles of Chesapeake Bay beachfront and 144 miles of shoreline along its lakes, rivers and the Bay. The city's popular logo - an elegant young mermaid - symbolizes 300 years of maritime and naval heritage as well as Norfolk's modern reputation as a city on the move.

Norfolk Skyline - Photo courtesy of Norfolk CVB Waterside Convention Connection - Photo courtesy of Norfolk CVB
   
This page last updated May 31, 2007