Now Accepting Submissions
The National Board is accepting submissions for those interested in delivering a General Session presentation at the 80th General Meeting, May 9-13, 2011, at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
The General Meeting is conducted each year to address important issues relative to the safe operation, maintenance, construction, repair, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels.
To be considered, presentations should address one or more aspects of the aforementioned subject areas and should be limited to 30 minutes. Additional subject areas may include safety valves as well as other unit components, testing, codes and standards, risks and reliability, and training. Presentations of a commercial or promotional nature will not be accepted.
Submission Guidelines:
· Submit a written abstract of 200 words or less in English
· Please do not include supplementary materials
· Submission can be emailed to pbrennan@nationalboard.org or mailed to:
Paul Brennan, Director of Public Affairs
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
1055 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
· All submissions must be postmarked or emailed by October 1, 2010
Presenters chosen will be notified by October 31, 2010. Each will receive one complimentary National Board registration packet, which includes one ticket to the Wednesday Banquet, as well as entry to the General Session, all guest activities, and receptions. It is requested speakers assume their own travel and hotel expenses.