2018 AMUG SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS AMUG CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI APRIL 8-12, 2018

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1 EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AT ONE EVENT 2018 AMUG SPONSOR AND PROSPECTUS AMUG CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI APRIL 8-12, 2018 FOR USERS, BY USERS

2 Dear Valued Partner, 2018 will mark 30 years for the one-of-a-kind industry conference that is designed For Users, By Users. Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) turns 30, and we have a lot to be grateful for -- incredibly supportive members, Sponsors and Exhibitors that continue to cultivate and explore the limitless capabilities of additive manufacturing technologies. The cornerstone of AMUG is the annual. AMUG members meet annually to share information, tips and tricks on additive manufacturing processes, applications, materials, ancillary equipment, and industry trends. To call the AMUG event a conference is an understatement. It is a unique gathering of all levels of Additive Manufacturing (AM) users to assemble and band together to provide and share valuable insights and experience to help one another. The AMUG Conference provides the opportunity for leaders in the additive manufacturing industry to showcase their products and services to the owners, operators, and key decision makers of AM technology. We are pleased to offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities that help companies educate and train their current users while introducing new and exciting products, applications and materials. This is also a great opportunity for companies to engage with the AM community to meet new prospects and help define the future of AM. We look forward to working with you and seeing you in St. Louis! AMUG Board Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. The cornerstone of AMUG is the annual. Published September 2017 / Updated AMUG CONFERENCE LOCATION St. Louis Union Station Hotel (A Curio Collection by Hilton) 1820 Market St., St. Louis, Missouri 63103, USA DATES Conference April 8-12, 2018 (4 full days of presentations, networking sessions, and evening activities) AMUGexpo April 8-9, 2018 (Sunday and Monday only) HOTEL RATE $129.00USD at St. Louis Union Station and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Sponsors and Exhibitors are responsible for all travel and hotel accommodations. AMUG is unable to make reservations on behalf of sponsors and exhibitors. AMUG encourages Sponsors and Exhibitors to make reservations at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Reservations at St. Louis Union Station require a 4-night minimum. Transportation to and from St. Louis Union Station and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark will be provided at no cost during the conference. 2

3 2017 AMUG CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE 27 COUNTRIES 1548 TOTAL ATTENDEES PERCENTAGE OF ATTENDANCE BY INDUSTRIES 1328 AMERICAS 178 EUROPE 36 ASIA AEROSPACE Aerospace and Space 11% GOVERNMENT Government, Military, and Defense 6% 6 OCEANIA AUTOMOTIVE Automotive 6% EDUCATION Educational Institutes 4% AMUG CONFERENCE ATTENDEE GROWTH * CONSUMER Consumer Products 6% SUPPLIER AM Industry Suppliers 28% MEDICAL Medical and Dental 5% SERVICE PROVIDER Service Provider 11% *Other - 23% *2017 sold out attendance based on space restrictions 3

4 2017 AMUG SPONSORS AND S THANK YOU! To our 2017 sponsors and exhibitors that made the AMUG Conference a great success. TITANIUM /+ S 3D Metal Printing Magazine Additive Manufacturing Additive Metal Alloys, Ltd ADMATEC Europe BV Arconic Argyle Materials, Inc. Aristo Cast, Inc BeAM Machines Inc. CIDEAS Inc. Cincinnati Incorporated Desktop Metal, Inc. Develop3D Dinsmore DuPont Performance Materials ENGINEERING.com GKN Powder Metallurgy GPI Prototype & Mfg Services Granta Design H.C. Starck In Tech Industries, Inc. Loctite LPW Technology, Inc. Metal AM Magazine Midwest Prototyping, LLC Optomec Praxair Surface Technologies Rapid + TCT Rapid Prototyping Services RePliForm, Inc. Ricoh Americas Corp RP Support America Sciaky, Inc. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing The SL PRO The TCT Group Toyota TRUMPF Inc UL Vader Systems Xaar plc ANSYS Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Bolt s Engraving Clemco Industries Corp. Layered Manufacturing and Consulting VacuCoat Technologies Wenzel America 3D Material Technologies 3DEO, Inc. 3DSIM 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing ACTech North America, Inc. Agile Manufacturing, Ltd. Arkema Inc. Lithoz GmbH MachineWorks Ltd MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc. MET-L-FLO Inc Ntron Ltd Ophir Spiricon Plural Additive Manufacturing Authentise Inc Pressure Technology, Inc CadmiumCD Jason Lopes MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc. SAP Strangpresse, LLC Baker Industries Ramco Equipment Bel Air Finishing Supply Corp. Rampf Group, Inc. Blue Fire Manufacturing Realize Inc. Clemco Industries Corp. Senvol Creaform3D Silicones, Inc. Custom Prototypes Inc. SLA Sales Co. Digital Metal AB c/o Höganäs AB solidthinking, Inc. Dressler Group Customer Service GmbH Strangpresse LLC EWI Thermoset Solutions GoMeasure3D Vacucoat Technologies i3d MFG Vorti-Siv Impossible Objects LLC voxeljet America Inc. Jesse Garant Metrology Center 4

5 SPONSOR AND AMUG CONFERENCE IS HEADING TO ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference will be held April 8-12, 2018 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a breathtaking castlesque hotel in a converted railway terminal in St. Louis, Missouri. SPONSORSHIPS AMUG offers a range of sponsorship packages designed to meet the needs of OEMs to small, entrepreneur industry vendors. Each allows sponsors to showcase their products and services where the users of additive manufacturing technology come together for four days. This year AMUG is introducing an a-la-carte sponsorship packages. For more details, see a-la-carte Sponsorship Opportunities. PACKAGE STANDARD PRICE WITH DEMO SPACE OR EXHIBIT BOOTH $35,000 Wait List and Alternative Diamond Programs Available. Contact AMUG for more information. $17,500 NO SPACE OPTION SEE SPONSOR PAGE FOR DETAILS CONTACT AMUG CONTACT AMUG +PLUS PRICE WITH DEMO SPACE OR EXHIBIT BOOTH CONTACT AMUG $20,000 RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP Some sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your Sponsorship for the conference or Exhibitor space at the AMUGexpo, register your company at For additional questions, contact us at vicepresident@amug.com. $7,500 $7,500 $10,000 DEMO SPACE SELECTION AND BOOTH SELECTION Demo Space and Booth selection will take place in early December At that time, Sponsors and Exhibitors will have the opportunity to select their Demo Space or Booth of their choice in their sponsorship level (based on availability). The selection process will begin in the order in which the confirmed registrations and deposits, or payments are made, in accordance with AMUG Priority Selection Process. -- $2, MEDIA AND FINANCIAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP Media participation at AMUG is through limited Media Partnership. For more information, contact the AMUG Chairman at chairman@amug.com. Financial and Investor Community participation at AMUG is through sponsorship. For more information, contact the AMUG Treasurer at treasurer@amug.com. 2-NIGHTS ONLY -- $1, $3, Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/ or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 5

6 AMUG SPONSORSHIP AT A GLANCE BOOTH OR DEMO SPACE PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOPS AT CONFERENCE FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PASS DEMO SPACE (entire week) AMUGEXPO (2-nights) DEMO SPACE/BOOTH SIZE 20x40* 10x20 10x10 10x10 *some demo spaces vary in size AM MACHINE ON DISPLAY (in demo space/booth) Multiple Plat 1 /Platinum+ up to 2 Gold 0 / Gold+ 1 non-am machine AMUGEXPO STAFF 4 (AMUGexpo only) 2 (AMUGexpo only) 2 (AMUGexpo only) 2 per booth LEAD SCANNER PROVIDED AT NO COST SPEAKING SESSION ON AMUG AGENDA 1 INCLUSION IN AMUG INSIGHTS AND HIGHLIGHTS DEDICATED SPONSOR AGENDA SESSIONS Multiple 3 CONFERENCE PROGRAM LOGO OR COMPANY NAME LISTED Logo Logo Name listed Name Listed Name Listed Name Listed MONTHLY AMUG NEWSLETTER AMUG WEBSITE CONFERENCE MOBILE APP AND AMUG ONLINE PLANNER INCLUDED IN THE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE THANK YOU IN AMUG OPENING SESSION AND VIDEO CO-BRANDED GIVE-AWAY IN AMUG MEMBER BAG BRANDED SIGNAGE IN PROMINENT CONFERENCE AREAS COMPANY LOGO ON HOTEL KEY CARD WEB LINK ARTICLE (UP TO 10 ARTICLES PER YEAR) LOGO AND WEB LINK DESCRIPTION BANNER RECOGNITION PRODUCT VIDEO SPONSOR LISTING LOGO AND WEB LINK (planner) LISTING WITH LOGO (app) DESCRIPTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS (app and planner) BROCHURE UPLOAD (app and planner) AMUG INSIGHTS AND HIGHLIGHTS (app) SPONSOR SPEAKING SESSIONS LISTED (app and planner) 13 available Alternative Diamond Programs Available Contact AMUG Additional cost 19 available Alternative Platinum Programs Available Contact AMUG Limited Expo Space Available Alternative Gold Programs Available Contact AMUG Unlimited Unlimited Limited Expo Space Available SPEAKING SESSION EVALUATION (app) Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 6

7 SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES (6) FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PASSES Sunday, April 8 - Thursday, April 12, 2018 Access to conference (4 days), all presentations, panel discussions and workshops, keynote presentations, and Innovator Showcase. Reception at AMUGexpo Sunday and Monday. Technical Competition on Monday at AMUGexpo. Networking breakfasts and lunches Monday - Thursday. Dinner and Awards Banquet on Tuesday. Networking dinners on Wednesday and Thursday. Access to mobile app and online planner. Access to conference proceedings. Attendee is responsible for all travel and hotel accommodations. Additional lunches and Award Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. (1) CUSTOM 20X40 DEMO SPACE Dedicated, custom demo space for hands-on workshops and presentations in AMUGexpo area. AMUG to provide buildout. Custom branding of room at additional cost. Contact AMUG for details. Display multiple additive manufacturing machines during entire AMUG conference in demo space. Standard 110-volt electrical power provided. Additional power requirements can be arranged at extra cost. (2) lead scanners provided at no cost. (4) STAFF PASSES FOR DEMO SPACE MANAGEMENT DURING AMUGEXPO AMUG will provide 4 complimentary support staff passes to Diamond Sponsors to assist in the management of the Diamond Demo Space during the AMUGexpo on Sunday and Monday. Passes are non-transferable to non-sponsor employees/contractors and are good only during the AMUGexpo. Support staff must be registered with AMUG. PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS AT CONFERENCE (1) 1-hour sponsor presentation in the AMUG agenda track on Tuesday. Overview of sponsor products and company in AMUG s Insights and Hightlights. To be presented Monday morning during the General Session presentations by AMUG. Diamond sponsor agenda presentations/ workshops during the conference in sponsor Demo Space. Sessions to be determined with AMUG. AMUG Conference and Agenda team will work with each Diamond sponsor to develop their speaking sessions at the conference. RECOGNITION Logo on sponsorship page in conference program. Thank you in AMUG opening session and video. Branded signage in prominent conference areas. Exclusive to Diamond Sponsors, co-branded conference give-away in member bags. Additional cost for co-branded item will apply and to be coordinated through AMUG. Contact us for more details. Logo on hotel key card. Deadline for key card branding is January 31, All Diamond sponsors confirmed after the deadline date will not receive their logo on the hotel key card. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (1) link from the AMUG newsletter to sponsor website. Monthly article. Up to 10 article submissions. Diamond sponsor must commit by November 2017 to receive 10 article submissions. Otherwise, newsletter submission will run from month of agreement through September AMUG WEBSITE Sponsor logo on the AMUG website and link to sponsor website. Sponsor description on AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. Sponsors product video on the AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. Alternative Diamond Programs Available Contact AMUG MOBILE APP AND ONLINE PLANNER Sponsor listing - logo and web link from online planner to sponsor website. Exhibitor listing with logo in mobile app. Description and social media links in mobile app and online planner. Brochure upload to mobile app and online planner. Insights and Highlights recap posted in mobile app by AMUG. Sponsor speaking sessions listed in mobile app and online planner. Speaking session evaluations in mobile app to gauge effectiveness of session. $35, Available No Demo Space and Diamond+ Sponsorships Available Contact AMUG for more information Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 7

8 SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES (2) FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PASSES Sunday, April 8 - Thursday, April 12, 2018 Access to conference (4 days), all presentations, panel discussions and workshops, keynote presentations, and Innovator Showcase. Reception at AMUGexpo Sunday and Monday. Technical Competition on Monday at AMUGexpo. Networking breakfasts and lunches Monday - Thursday. Dinner and Awards Banquet on Tuesday. Networking dinners on Wednesday and Thursday. Access to mobile app and online planner. Access to conference proceedings. Attendee is responsible for all travel and hotel accommodations. Additional lunches and Award Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. (1) 10X20 DEMO SPACE 10x20 space in AMUGexpo area. (1) Additive manufacturing machine displayed in demo space during entire conference. Carpet, pipe and drape included. Standard 110-volt electrical power provided. Additional power requirements can be arranged at extra cost. (2) lead scanners provided at no cost. (2) STAFF PASSES FOR DEMO SPACE MANAGEMENT DURING AMUGEXPO AMUG will provide 2 complimentary support staff passes to Platinum sponsors to assist in the management of the Platinum demo space during the AMUGexpo on Sunday and Monday. Passes are non-transferable to non-sponsor employees/contractors and are good only during the AMUGexpo. Support staff must be registered with AMUG. PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS AT CONFERENCE Up to (3) 30-minute Platinum sponsor presentations/workshops during the AMUG track speaking session Tuesday - Thursday (AMUG to provide presentation date to sponsor). AMUG Conference and Agenda team will work with each Platinum sponsor to develop their speaking sessions at the conference. RECOGNITION Logo on sponsorship page in conference program. Thank you in AMUG opening session and video. Branded signage in prominent conference areas. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (1) link from the AMUG newsletter to sponsor website. Link from newsletter will run from month of agreement through September AMUG WEBSITE Sponsor logo on the AMUG website and link to sponsor website. Sponsor description on AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. MOBILE APP AND ONLINE PLANNER Sponsor listing - logo and web link from online planner to sponsor website. Exhibitor listing with logo in mobile app. Description and social media links in mobile app and online planner. Brochure upload to mobile app and online planner. Sponsor speaking sessions listed in mobile app and online planner. Speaking session evaluations in mobile app to gauge effectiveness of session. Alternative Platinum Programs Available Contact AMUG UPGRADE TO + For an additional $2,500, Platinum Sponsor may upgrade to a Platinum+ (plus) level that allow the sponsor to display (2) additive manufacturing machines in demo space. Size restrictions apply. Pre-approval required. Contact AMUG $17, Available Upgrade to Platinum+ for an additional $2,500 No Demo Space Platinum Sponsorships Available Contact AMUG for more information Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 8

9 SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES (1) FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PASS Sunday, April 8 - Thursday, April 12, 2018 Access to conference (4 days), all presentations, panel discussions and workshops, keynote presentations, and Innovator Showcase. Reception at AMUGexpo Sunday and Monday. Technical Competition on Monday at AMUGexpo. Networking breakfasts and lunches Monday - Thursday. Dinner and Awards Banquet on Tuesday. Networking dinners on Wednesday and Thursday. Access to mobile app and online planner. Access to conference proceedings. Attendee is responsible for all travel and hotel accommodations. Additional lunches and Award Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. (1) 10X10 EXHIBIT SPACE 10x10 exhibit space in AMUGexpo area. Carpet, pipe and drape included. Standard 110-volt electrical power provided. Additional power requirements can be arranged at extra cost. (1) lead scanner provided at no cost. (2) STAFF PASSES FOR EXHIBIT SPACE MANAGEMENT DURING AMUGEXPO AMUG will provide 2 complimentary support staff passes to Gold sponsors to assist in the management of the Gold exhibit space during the AMUGexpo on Sunday and Monday. Passes are non-transferable to non-sponsor employees/contractors and are good for only during the AMUGexpo. Support staff must be registered with AMUG. RECOGNITION Name listed on sponsorship page in conference program. Thank you in AMUG opening session and video. Branded signage in prominent conference areas. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (1) link from the AMUG newsletter to sponsor website. Link from newsletter will run from month of agreement through September AMUG WEBSITE Sponsor logo on the AMUG website and link to sponsor website. Sponsor description on AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. MOBILE APP AND ONLINE PLANNER Sponsor listing - logo and web link from online planner to sponsor website. Exhibitor listing with logo in mobile app. Description and social media links in mobile app and online planner. Brochure upload to mobile app and online planner. Alternative Gold Programs Available Contact AMUG $7, spaces available between Gold and Exhibitors NO EXHIBIT SPACE OPTION Gold Sponsors can opt out of their exhibit space (and support staff passes) in exchange for (1) additional full conference attendee pass. Receive all other Gold sponsor benefits: Recognition, Newsletter, Website, Mobile App and Online Planner. UPGRADE TO + For an additional $2,500, Gold Sponsor may upgrade to a Gold+ (plus) level that allow the sponsor to display (1) additive manufacturing machine in exhibit space. Size restrictions apply. Pre-approval required. Upgrade to Gold+ for an additional $2,500 No Exhibit Space Option for Gold Sponsorships Available Contact AMUG for more information Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 9

10 SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES RECOGNITION Name listed on sponsorship page in conference program. Thank you in AMUG opening session and video. Branded signage in prominent conference areas. AMUG WEBSITE Sponsor logo on the AMUG website and link to sponsor website. Sponsor description on AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. $2,500 Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 10

11 SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES RECOGNITION Name listed on sponsorship page in conference program. Thank you in AMUG opening session and video. AMUG WEBSITE Sponsor logo on the AMUG website and link to sponsor website. Sponsor description on AMUG website. To be supplied by sponsor. $1,000 Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 11

12 AMUGEXPO PACKAGE AMUGEXPO PACKAGE INCLUDES (1) 10X10 EXHIBIT SPACE 10x10 exhibit space in AMUGexpo area. Carpet, pipe and drape included. Skirted table with (2) chairs. Tables are 6-foot unless otherwise notified. Standard 110-volt electrical power provided. Additional power requirements can be arranged at extra cost. (1) lead scanner provided at no cost. (2) STAFF PASSES FOR EXHIBIT SPACE MANAGEMENT DURING AMUGEXPO AMUG will provide 2 staff passes to Exhibitors to manage the exhibit space during the AMUGexpo on Sunday and Monday. Passes are non-transferable to non-exhibitor employees/contractors and are good for only during the AMUGexpo. Staff must be registered with AMUG. RECOGNITION Name listed on sponsorship page in conference program. MOBILE APP AND ONLINE PLANNER Exhibitor listing with logo in mobile app. Description and social media links in mobile app and online planner. Brochure upload to mobile app and online planner. $3, spaces available between Gold and Exhibitors Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 12

13 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS Interested in hosting a tour of your facility for the AMUG attendees? AMUG is looking for companies in the St. Louis area that are interested in hosting tours of their facilities on Sunday, April 8, Past tours have been well attended and well received by AMUG Conference attendees, and we would love to extend the opportunity to host a tour to all companies that are interested. Contact AMUG at agenda@amug.com for additional information or to express your company s interest in participating. CERTIFICATION COURSES AMUG works with organizations to provide additional safety and certification courses to AMUG Conference attendees. Previous certification courses have included UL Certification Course and SME Certification Course. Certification courses are scheduled for Friday after the AMUG Conference, a preliminary course overview may be offered on Sunday prior to the conference. All certification courses are managed, promoted and paid for by the participating organizations. AMUG will promote the course to registered AMUG Conference attendees. Deadline for Certification Course consideration by AMUG is December 1, Contact AMUG regarding certification course availability and details, agenda@amug.com. NETWORKING ACTIVITIES During the AMUGexpo and Networking Dinners on Wednesday and Thursday night at the conference, AMUG has select networking sponsorships available. The sponsored networking activities are designed to engage AMUG attendees during the night-time events; such as the 3D Platform giant AM chess match, as seen and participated in at AMUG The opportunities are limited and will be designed by AMUG. Not all sponsorships are monetary, some are in the form of material donations or company assistance for particular programs during the events. For more details contact AMUG, agenda@amug.com. BANNERS Welcome AMUG attendees with an AMUG co-branded banner. Promote your company and the AMUG Conference by purchasing a colorful, highly visible banner anchored on the street lights in front of the St. Louis Union Station. This is the first year, AMUG is offering an a-la-carte sponsorship opportunity to maximize exposure. Contact AMUG regarding pricing and design, vicepresident@amug.com. Contact AMUG for more details Note: Provisions for sponsorship levels may be subject to change due to unforeseen regulations or other circumstances that are beyond the control of AMUG. AMUG reserves the right to decline sponsorship and/or exhibitors for the benefit of the members as determined by the AMUG Board of Directors. 13

14 AMUG CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY AGENDA 2018 AMUG CONFERENCE April 8-12, 2018 St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri The Agenda At-A-Glance (below) will provide a high-level, preliminary overview of the activity that takes place at AMUG. A preliminary agenda will be made available online through the AMUG website and online planner starting in November 2017 and updated regularly. The agenda will also be made available through the AMUG mobile app a month before the conference. SATURDAY, APRIL 7 SUNDAY, APRIL 8 MONDAY, APRIL 9 TUESDAY, APRIL 10 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 THURSDAY, APRIL 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 13 PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY Golf AMUG Conference attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and spouses/partners welcome to participate. SPACE IS LIMITED. (Additional fees apply) PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY Skeet Shooting All AMUG Conference attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and spouses/ partners welcome to participate. SPACE IS LIMITED. (Additional fees apply) PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY Off-site Tours Coming soon! (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) Educational and Certification Courses Coming soon! (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) CONFERENCE ACTIVITY BEGINS Registration Open 12:00pm-6:00pm New Member Welcome 4:00pm-4:30pm First-time conference attendees welcome AMUGexpo and Dinner 5:00pm - 10:00pm All demo spaces and exhibits open (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) Registration Open 7:00am-8:00am Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am AMUG General Session, Keynote, and Insights and Highlights 8:00am-10:15am Break 10:15am-10:45am Registration Open 10:15am - 12:00pm AMUGexpo and Sponsor Demos 10:15am - 12:00pm All demo spaces and exhibits open Networking Lunch 12:00pm-1:15pm Sponsors and Exhibitors welcome AMUG and Sponsor Sessions 1:30pm - 5:30m AMUGexpo and Dinner with Technical Competition 6:00pm - 10:00pm All demo spaces and exhibits open (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) Registration Open 7:00am-8:00am Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am AMUG General Session, 2018 Scholarship Winners, 2017 Technical Competition Winners, Global AM Review 8:00am-10:00am Break 10:00am-10:30am AMUG and Sponsor Sessions 1:30pm - 5:30pm Networking Lunch 12:00pm-1:15pm AMUG and Sponsor Sessions 1:30pm - 4:00pm AMUG Awards Banquet 5:00pm - 10:00pm An event for all full conference pass attendees and sponsors. DINO Awards, Technical Competition and Sponsor Awards. Transportation provided. Additional banquet tickets are available for purchase. Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am AMUG General Session and Innovators Showcase 8:30am-10:00am Break 10:00am-10:30am AMUG General Session 10:30am-11:00am AMUG Business Meeting 11:00am-12:00pm Open to all full conference pass attendees and sponsors. Networking Lunch 12:00pm-1:15pm AMUG and Sponsor Sessions 1:30pm - 5:00pm Dinner St. Louis Style 6:00pm-10:00pm An event for all full conference pass attendees and sponsors. Experience the local flavors as we take your taste buds on a culinary tour of St. Louis. Enjoy a night of great food, games, and more. (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am AMUG Feedback Session and Keynote 8:30am-10:00am Break 10:00am-10:30am AMUG General Session 10:30am-11:00am Networking Lunch 12:00pm-1:15pm AMUG and Sponsor Sessions 1:30pm - 5:00pm Family Dinner & Closing 6:00pm-10:00pm An event for all full conference pass attendees and sponsors. AMUG Family Dinner is the official closing event at the AMUG Conference. Attendees and sponsors are encouraged to submit their family or favorite recipes for consideration. See AMUG Newsletters for more information. Along with a family dinner there will be music and activities for everyone to participate. (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) CONFERENCE CONCLUDES POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY Educational and Certification Courses Coming soon! (sponsorship opportunity: see a-la-carte page) AMUG Preliminary Agenda subject to change 14