Combine Work and Play at EC10 for an Unforgettable Experience
All work and no play makes for a dull time, as the saying goes. Environmental Connection 2010 is the complete package for your learning needs and your fun side alike.Discover New Frontiers Feb. 16–20, 2010, by expanding your knowledge horizons and exploring all of the possibilities. Our host city, Dallas, Texas, USA, is the perfect setting for this journey. EC10 brings education featuring world-class instructors, the industry’s largest trade show displaying cutting-edge products, and networking opportunities with other industry pioneers together in one location.
“Live Large, Think Big”
EC10 ventures to the “Lone Star State” and the vibrant city of Dallas, where attendees will experience some of the finest accommodations, entertainment, and dining choices. Things to know before you go:
- Average temperature (F) in Dallas during February: 61°H/41°L.
- There are two airports serving the Dallas area: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field.
- Though there is no free shuttle to the Hilton Anatole from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or Love Field, IECA has arranged for discounted transportation options for conference attendees. For more information, please visit www.ieca.org/travel.
Learn from the best in the industry and get the know-how you need now.
We give you long-term solutions you can use today. Industry professionals share their trials and triumphs so you can learn what works and what doesn’t.
Save time and money—find new products and technology to improve efficiency.
Talk to more than 150 manufacturers and suppliers to find out what products will work best in your area. Get the dos and don’ts of installation and maintenance. Or find a service provider to help you get the job done.
Find professionals in your industry you can reference throughout the year.
Networking can be challenging. To make it easier, EC10 has loosely structured, relaxed events that provide an environment suited to meeting people in your profession. Take advantage of this opportunity to foster relationships you can count on throughout the year.
Numerous Training Options Meet Your Education Needs
EC10 will offer a variety of full- and half-day classes throughout the week.
In addition to rating each course based on technical level, IECA also categorizes its educational offerings into eight different Technology Sections:
- Slope Stabilization
- Stream Restoration
- Vegetative Establishment
- Stormwater Management
- Wetlands Technology
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Beach and Shoreline Stabilization
- Wind Erosion Technology
Technical Sessions
These shorter, topic-focused sessions give you the opportunity to journey into the unfamiliar or discover new ways to tackle your current problems. The sessions are broken into case studies, papers, forums, and workshops. All technical sessions are included in full-conference and one-day registrations.
Here is just a peek at some of the outstanding content available at EC10:
- LEED Certification—Who, What, Where, Why and More, with Don Thieman, CPESC
- Vegetation Establishment on Slopes—A Primer, with Elizabeth Guertal
- River Restoration in the UK—London Rivers Action Plan, with Joanne Barlow
Our Guarantee: We guarantee your satisfaction. Our philosophy is simple when it comes to providing value for your conference investment: If you feel we failed to meet your expectations, we will refund 100% of your registration fees.
Special Events and Tours
Expo Grand Opening Celebration
Wednesday, 5:15–7:30 p.m.
Join us for the grand opening of the EC10 expo. This free event will give you a chance to preview what the expo has to offer while you enjoy a complimentary beverage and appetizers. Exhibitors will be on hand to help you find the best solutions for the onsite issues you face every day.
The expo is the place to find the best solutions to your in-field challenges. Experts are available throughout the week to discuss technology, products, services, and equipment with you. EC10 has exclusive expo time so you can take advantage of the information the important players in the industry have to share. Map your route of exhibitors to visit today, visit www.ieca.org/exhibitors.
Show Hours:
- Wednesday, 5:15–7:30 p.m.: Expo Hall Grand Opening Celebration
- Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Friday, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Sixth Floor Museum Tour
Wednesday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Step back in time to one of the most infamous dates in American history, November 22, 1963. On this tour, you will follow in the steps of President John F. Kennedy’s final visit to Dallas. This tour includes visits to the Sixth Floor Museum, formerly the Texas Book Depository, complete with audio guide and artifacts and the “grassy knoll” in the famous Dealey Plaza. Tour includes transportation, museum admission, and JFK-certified DFW tour guide.
Cowboys Stadium Tour
Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Take some time from your busy EC10 schedule and tour the newly minted Cowboys Stadium. This expansive structure, which replaced the Cowboy’s previous home—Texas Stadium—features a retractable roof and seating for up to 100,000. The new stadium also will be the home of Super Bowl XLV in February of 2011. Tour includes transportation and tour of the stadium. Note: No bags or purses will be allowed on tour or inside the stadium.
