The advanced registration deadline has now passed. To register, please download the registration form, complete it and submit with payment at the on-site registration desk.

Your Registration Includes:

• Technical Sessions
• 2 Workshops
• Proceedings CD-ROM*
• 6 Networking Breaks
• 2 Receptions
• Conference Reception and Dinner
• Exhibition

Registration
All attendees and meeting participants (authors, exhibitors, etc.) must register for the conference. Anyone wishing to attend who does not register by the advance deadline must register on-site at the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort.

Badges
REWAS badges received on-site must be worn to gain access to all conference events: technical sessions, workshops, exhibition, social functions, etc.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
A request for refund due to cancellation must be made in writing and received at TMS World Headquarters no later than September 15, 2008. A $75 processing fee is charged. Refunds cannot be granted after the deadline. Mail refund request to TMS, Meeting Services, 184 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086-7514, USA.

Audio/Video Recording Policy
TMS reserves the right to all audio and video reproductions of presentations at TMS sponsored meetings. Recording of sessions (audio, video, still photography, etc.) intended for personal use, distribution, publication or copyright without the express written consent of TMS and the individual authors is strictly prohibited. Contact TMS Technical Programming at (724) 776-9000, ext. 212, for more information.

Americans With Disabilities Act
TMS strongly supports the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against, and promotes public accessibility for, those with disabilities. In support of ADA, we ask those requiring specific equipment or services to contact TMS Meeting Services in advance at (724) 776-9000, ext. 243.

VISA Information
Citizens of countries that require a visa to enter the United States are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months. It is necessary to begin the application process early. For visa information, visit the U.S. State Department Web site. If a letter is needed to obtain a visa, please e-mail Meeting Services at TMS.

Exemption of Mexican Federal VAT Tax
As of January 1, 2004, the Mexican Federal Government stipulates that all international meetings, congresses, conventions and expositions be granted an exemption on the VAT tax 10 percent for accommodations. In order to qualify for this, the following is required:

• Individual guests must present their migratory documentation (FME for foreigner) and passport upon check-in. Both documents will be photocopied and attached to the room’s folio.
• Every participant must sign his/her registration card upon arrival.
• The hotel will also keep a copy of the authorized payment method: foreign (non-Mexican) credit card, foreign (non-Mexican) check or wire transfer from a foreign bank.

For additional information, about this meeting or any other TMS conference, please complete the TMS Meetings Mailing List Form or contact:

TMS Meeting Services
184 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086 USA
Tel: (724) 776-9000 x243
Fax: (724) 776-3770
Email: mtgserv@tms.org