Global Insulation Conference and Exhibition - Conference information

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Covid testing

In accordance with the Pro Global Media Coronavirus Policy, adherence to which is a precondition for attendance, all attendees are required to undergo Covid testing on first arrival - without exception. Tests are provided as part of your registration, and to gain admittance to the event, your test must be negative. We STRONGLY suggest that you test yourself before setting out on your journey to attend the event.

You are urged to take precautions against catching Covid during your journey to the event.

On arrival at the conference, you will be directed towards the Covid testing area.

Pick up a single-use Covid testing pack, and go to one of the booths. Take the test yourself, as directed by the instructions in the pack (the tests are nasal-only) (see also this video).

Write your name on the plastic bag, put the test in the bag and take the test to the results desk. Please take a seat - you will be called when your test result has become clear - which may be up to 15 minutes.

If your result is negative, you will be given a Tyvek wrist-band to wear. Proceed to the registration desk. If your result is not clear (error in testing, for example) you will be obliged to take another test. If your test is positive, you will be required to vacate the building and to make your own arrangements for isolation and subsequent onward travel (sorry, you will not be able to attend the conference).

How to get there

The event will take place at the Westin Chicago Lombard, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148, USA. Please see the hotel's 'Getting here' section on its homepage.

Conference language

The conference language is English.

Conference security

The vicinity of the hotel, and downtown Chicago are safe, but you should exercise normal levels of precautions against street crime (as in any world city) by making sure that your valuables are out of sight (or better still in your hotel room safe). Please take advice and exercise caution when visiting other areas of Chicago. There will be security at the conference and exhibition, and all delegates are required to wear their conference badges to access the event facilities.

Accommodation

Delegates are responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation. Plesae use the links on the Accommodation page to book your rooms.

SCAM WARNING - We understand that a company calling itself Exhibiting Housing Services (or similar) has been contacting some of the delegates and exhibitors, trying to prompt them to make their hotel booking over the phone. This is a scam. Please do not give anyone your credit card details over the phone. You are likely to lose your money and be left with no hotel room! 

Conference fees

The fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference programme booklet and presentations, conference briefcase, lunches and Welcome and Farewell drinks receptions.

How to register

Please register online via the event website.

Conference programme and timings

The latest version of the conference programme can be found on the conference programme page. Please check regularly for any updates.

Awards Gala Dinner

The Global Insulation Awards Gala Dinner is charged at £125 (exc. VAT) and will take place at a memorable local venue, soon-to-be-announced. For timings, please see the conference programme page. 

Spouse programme

A spouse tour programme will be organised during the conference, including attendance at the Gala Dinner and Farewell Party.  The spouse programme is charged at UK£345 - please book during registration.

We will be very pleased to welcome back all our fabulous spouses from around the world, to greet old friends and to make new ones, while having a ball and seeing the world!

The Spouse Tour programme includes attendance at the Global Insulation Awards Dinner. Please register for the Spouse Tour online, during the conference registration process. Otherwise, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please pick up your 'Spouse Tours' badge and programme at the conference registration desk, from 4 - 8pm on Wednesday 8 November. 

Wednesday 8 November: 4pm-8pm: Welcome cocktails, Exhibitor Area

Thursday 9 November: 9.00am departure for Day 1 Tour (return to hotel for lunch)

Thursday 9 November: Board buses from 5.00pm - Latest departure 5.15pm - Global Insulation Awards Gala Dinner. Return by 11.00pm (latest). Dress to impress. Bring a jacket/seater/wrap in case it's cool!

Friday 10 November: Day 2 Tour - All day (wear comfortable shoes!)

Friday 10 November: 6-8pm: Farewell reception, conference hotel

Dietary requirements

Please let us know beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements.

Dress code

Dress code for the conference, the welcome and farewell parties and the gala dinner is smart casual, business attire or national dress.

Cancellation

Please note that conference fees are not refundable unless the conference is cancelled, in which case fees will be refunded after an administrative deduction of 20%. The organisers will not be liable for any additional expenses - you are strongly advised to take out insurance to cover any consequent losses, or to claim on any existing corporate insurance policy. You are advised to secure your visa before registering for the conference. Substitutions from the same company can be made at no cost up to three working days before the event.