MATRA Conference 2008

November 4th, 5th & 6th, 2008

"The Show for the Tent Professional" for 2008 is heading North to the coastal scenery of New England. With remarkable outside space accomodating our ever growing tenting conference, the Crowne Plaza Hotel encourages MATRA attendees to appreciate the open grounds surrounding the Hotel. Housing several College/Universities in the Providence area, it's only fitting that we begin this conference with a "MATRA University" theme where attendees will have opportunities to take "101" courses as well as "extended" courses involving tent safety and education. See Program Schedule
A new design layout for Exhibitors will be featured this year under the three large trade show tents. Attendee and Exhbitor information on the conference is located under the "Conference Link" at the top of this page and on the "Quick Links" section to the right.

Reserve your Hotel Room: Crowne Plaza Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island. Room rate $141.00. GROUP CODE: MID. Direct Phone: 401-732-6000. Crowne Plaza 800 is 800-2CROWNE. You may also use the "Hotel Online Registration Link" . CUTOFF date is 10/15/08.

Tent Installation and Safety Program at the MATRA 2008 Conference
Two Associations, MATRA's "Show for the Tent Professional" and IFAI's " Setting the Standards in the Tent Rental Industry", are partnering to present a ONE Day Workshop offered at this year's MATRA Conference. The workshop will be on Tuesday, Nov 4th starting at 8:30 am sharp and will end at 4;00 pm.
By participating in this workshop, attendees will increase their awareness of personal safety for the installer and follow guidelines for a safe tent installation, including site survey, layout and squaring, staking and anchoring, installation of a frame tent and the final quality assurance installation check.
View a short video on what this program will offer during the conference. See Program Schedule
Space will be limited. An additional fee of $79 per person will be required for this workshop. NOTE: Pre-registration price of $79 by 10/13 or $99 from10/14 to 10/24. No on-site registration for this course available.
Handouts, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.