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InfraMation 2015 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel May 12 - 14, 2015,

with an optional pre-conference training day on May 11.

Join other thermal imaging experts to learn the latest thermal imaging techniques and applications, and

make valuable connections!

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Nashville, Tennessee 877-901-6632

www.inframation.org

The Infrared Training Center presents

Why attend? InfraMation 2015 is a high-quality educational and networking conference and exhibition for infrared thermography beginners to seasoned professionals. Through case studies, short courses and informative learning labs, organizations can progress through to the world-class domain. Thermal imaging authors, experts and specialists will get you moving in the right direction so you can keep it going in the workplace.

Who should attend? InfraMation 2015 is THE event to network with others in your field, find new business opportunities, learn the latest thermal imaging techniques and applications, and make valuable connections.

This conference is for thermographers, regardless of which camera system they might use, or those just interested in applications of this technology. You do not need to use or own a FLIR (or any other) infrared camera to participate, either as an attendee or presenter.

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Why InfraMation?

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Presentations Presented by people who “do what you do” and face some of the same challenges. These case studies and user experiences offer knowledge and experience that will allow you to discover the “right” methods and techniques to use your IR camera most effectively. Hours apply to professional certification renewal. IR Clinic Short Courses Immersive workshops and short courses cover a broad number of application areas. InfraMation has tapped many of the world’s top subject matter experts and authors. Hours apply to professional certification renewal. Presentation Topics:

• Buildings • Roofing Systems • Water Ingress / Moisture / Remediation / Mold

Testing • Insulation / Air Leakage / Energy Loss • Standards & Certification • Pest Detection and Control

• Condition Monitoring • Electrical Distribution - Indoor, Outdoor,

Transmission, Distribution • Mechanical Applications - Bearings, Gearboxes,

Conveyors, Steam, Hydraulic

• Standards & Certification • Petrochemical Applications • Business • Marketing/Sales/Pricing • Program Management / Cost Avoidance / Cost Saving • Safety • Research & Science Applications • Medical/Veterinary Applications • Optical Gas Imaging Applications • Professional IR Report Preparation Techniques • Alternative / other Applications / Other Technologies

What can I expect?

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Renew your ITC certification for 5 years at InfraMation 2015

All ITC-certified thermographers must accumulate 32 ITC Certification Renewal Credits during a five-year period to maintain their ITC certification. If your certification expires after November 11, 2014, you can earn all 32 of those at InfraMation 2015! (if you attend the main conference plus pre-conference training day) 24 renewal credits are available if you attend the main conference only. As an added bonus, if you earn credits at InfraMation, the $595 certification renewal fee is WAIVED!

Please also see our Call for Papers for details on how you can gain valuable certification renewal credits by becoming a presenter at InfraMation.

Certification Renewal

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Brent Bushnell Brent Bushnell is the CEO of Two Bit Circus, a Los Angeles-based experiential entertainment company. Most recently the team launched STEAM Carnival, a modern re-imagining of the midway to inspire kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Previously he was the on-camera inventor for the ABC TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He was a founding member of Syyn Labs, a creative collective combining art and engineering to create high engagement for large brands and bands including Google, Disney and responsible for the viral hit Rube Goldberg music video for OK Go that garnered 40 million views on YouTube. In his spare time, Brent mentors teens in game development and entrepreneurship via programs such as Spark and NFTE. He publishes at brentbushnell.com and @brentbushnell.

Terrence O'Hanlon Terrence O'Hanlon, CMRP is the Publisher of Reliabilityweb.com®, RELIABILITY® Magazine and Uptime® Magazine. He is a Certified in Asset Management by the Institute of Asset Management and is a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional by SMRP. Terrence is the acting Executive Director of the Association for Maintenance Professionals (AMP). He is the executive editor and Publisher of the 5th Edition of the Asset Management Handbook. Terrence is also a voting member of the US TAG (PC251) for ISO 55000 - ASTM E53 Asset Management Standards Committee. More recently Mr. O'Hanlon has been selected as the sole US Representation through ANSI for ISO Working Group 39 to create a standard for competence in assessing and certifying Asset Management programs known as ISO 17021-5. Mr. O'Hanlon is also a member of the Institute of Asset Management, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Association of Facilities Engineers, Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

Al Peasland Al is the Head of Technical Partnerships for Infiniti Red Bull Racing at their Formula One operation in Milton Keynes, UK. Al has been with Infiniti Red Bull Racing for 8 years, during which time, he has managed several large scale PLM and CAD software upgrades, as well as driving the PLM solution forwards and increasing the companies use of advanced design and management technologies. Red Bull RacingAs Head of Technical Partnerships, Al's role is to ensure Infiniti Red Bull Racing maximise their benefits from fostering relationships with the very best Technical and Innovation partners, whilst at the same time, showcasing partners solutions. A Chartered Engineer, Al has an extensive engineering background, having almost 25 years' experience starting out as an Aerospace Design Engineer, then moving into Automotive Transmission Design. From CAD Designer and Consultant, Al's career has seen him move into CAD/CAM and PLM Management and then into the exciting world of Formula One Technical Partnership Management. Al is a highly experienced presenter, and is a key contact at Infiniti Red Bull Racing for delivering technical reference visits to key Innovation partners, in addition to representing Infiniti Red Bull Racing at corporate and industry events. In Al's words, "It's always an honour to be able to deliver an Infiniti Red Bull Racing presentation and to be able to share my passion for Formula One, Technology and the fantastic Red Bull Team that has been my home for the past 8 years."

Keynote Speakers

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InfraMation 2015 Expo World Class Solution Providers

Win A variety of prizes including a FLIR E8, and a variety of Extech instruments

Reception Join us for an evening of dinner, informative poster presentations, giveaways!

Phun with Physics Show Be amazed as IR Physics Professors amaze you with science fun!

Networking Events

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Agenda – Monday May 11 Pre-Conference Training Day

Time Condition

Monitoring Building Software Optical Gas

Imaging

8:30-10:15am

Setting Up an Effective Infrared Program (+)

Ron Tangen

Dakota Gasification Company

Moisture Testing Using Infrared and Blower Doors

During Cold Weather Conditions (++)

Randy Kiez, ATLAS Infrared

Inc.

FLIR Tools – Freeware (+)

Jason Gagnon & Paul Frisk

Infrared Training Center

Optical Gas Imaging (+)

Ron Lucier Infrared Training Center

10:15-10:45am Break

10:45am-12:15pm

Continuous Monitoring of Bushings, Breakers and HV

Switch-gear using Touchless Radiometric

Analysis (+)

Robin Thompson, Sensei Solutions

Don't Walk Away From Infrared Scans of Reflective

Roofing Systems (++++)

Ben Hixson Hixson Consultants, Inc.

FLIR Tools+ (++)

Jason Gagnon & Paul Frisk

Infrared Training Center

Optical Gas Imaging (continued)

12:15-1:15pm Lunch

1:15-1:30pm Announcements

1:30-3:00pm

Diagnosing Fired Heaters with Thermography (+++)

Mikael Cronholm

Cronholm Holdings, Co., Ltd

Building Systems Know-How — Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing,

Envelope (+++)

Aaron Adams

FLIR Tools Mobile (+)

Jason Gagnon & Paul Frisk, Infrared

Training Center

Optical Gas Imaging (continued)

3:00-3:30pm Break

3:30-5:00pm Diagnosing Fired Heaters

with Thermography (continued)

Building Systems Know-How — Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing,

Envelope (continued)

FLIR Tools - Hands on Workshop (+)

Jason Gagnon & Paul Frisk

Infrared Training Center

Optical Gas Imaging Versus US EPA Method 21(++)

Christopher Lehmann, Tricord Consulting, LLC

Clinics and presentations skill levels: + Introductory ++ Intermediate +++ Advanced ++++ Expert

Clinic and presentation tracks: Building Condition

Monitoring Research & Science

Optical Gas Imaging

Medical / Veterinary

General

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Time

7:00-8:00am Breakfast

8:15-8:30am Announcements

8:30-9:15am Keynote Presentation

Brent Bushnell, Two Bit-Circus

9:15-9:45am The Use of Infrared Imaging in Food Production, Storage and Distribution (+)

Sonny Gamble, Sensitech

9:45-10:15am Adventures in BS Thermography (++)

Scott Harris, Propertyexam Corp

10:15-10:45am Break

10:45am-11:15pm

Identifying and preventing utility and wind farm collection system termination failures that utilize dead break elbow connections (++)

Brian Peyres, EDP Renewables

11:15-12:15pm Identifying common issues and misconceptions in imaging 120-480 volt panels (++)

Daryl Androli

11:45am-12:15pm IR and the Integrated Design Process - Creating a Knowledge Feedback Loop (++)

Matt Cable, DIALOG

12:15-1:15pm Lunch

1:15-1:30pm Announcements

1:30-3:00pm

Thermographic Systems Used to Identify Errors and Omissions in Placement of Structural Reinforcement in High Rise Buildings (+)

Betsy Smith, Building

Engineering-Consultants, Inc.

Infrared Mechanical Applications (++)

Joe Demonte, ABM

IR Imaging Master Class - History, Science and

Modern Technology (++)

Klaus-Peter Mollmann & Michael Vollmer, University

of Applied Sciences, Brandenburg

Problems Found in Using a Thermal Microscope Lens

when Looking at Small Electrical Parts (+)

Jack Shue, NASA / GSFC

Characterization of Materials Using

Thermographic Signal Reconstruction (++)

Steve Shepard, Thermal

Wave Imaging, Inc.

The Use of Infrared thermography to Evaluate

a Loop Heat Pipe for Server Computer

Applications (++++)

Jeehoon Choi, Zalman Tech

3:00-3:30pm Break

Agenda – Tuesday May 12

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Time

3:30-5:00pm

Building Thermal Envelope Commissioning with

Thermography

Bill Schwan

Infrared Mechanical Applications (continued)

IR Imaging Master Class (continued)

Using Thermography for Sports Medicine and

Sports Performance (+)

Carl Valle, PEC

Thermal Imaging and the Power to Show

Therapeutic Progression (+)

Jeremy Bannock,

Bannock's Body Mechanics

5:00-6:00pm Break

6:00-8:00pm

Dinner Reception & Poster Presentations

Draw Down for Battery Integrity to U.P.S. Systems

(+++)

Chuck Scanlon, Newmark Knight Property

Management

IR Air Visualization Tool for Energy Assessment of

Kitchen Ventilation Hoods (++)

Caitlyn Clark, Western

Kentucky University

It's in the Atmosphere! - Understanding and

Dealing with the Most Unpredictable

Measurement Factor in Furnace Diagnosis (++)

Mikael Cronholm,

Cronholm Holdings, Co., Ltd

The Interesting, Odd, and Peculiar: Infrared in the

Personal Insurance Business (++)

Daniel Weingardt,

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

Application of Infrared Thermography in Leak

Detection in Water Distribution Techniques (+)

Zahra Zangenehmadar,

Concordia University

Techniques for Thermal Characterization of

Reprocessed Surgical Equipment (+++)

John Rasberry, Thermal

Energetics

Infrared Thermal Imaging in Engineering Education

(++)

John Allen, University of Hawaii Manoa

Techniques for Predicting Problems in a Constant Flow Mineral Processing

Plant (+)

Bruce Eldridge, RNMC

Infrared and Ultraviolet Inspection of Electrical Equipment: Are they

opposite sides of the same coin? (+++)

Roel Stolper, CSIR

Evaluation of Hot Mix Asphalt Material Remixing

Devices (++)

Jeff Benefield, Alabama Department of Transportation

Bridge Condition Assessment by IR

Thermography (++)

Masato Matsumoto, NEXCO-West USA, Inc.

Prophylactical Quality Control of Buildings:

Thermography at Different Phases During

Construction (+)

Frank Pinno, University of Applied Sciences,

Brandenburg

Agenda – Tuesday May 12 (continued)

Clinics and presentations skill levels: + Introductory ++ Intermediate +++ Advanced ++++ Expert

Clinic and presentation tracks: Building Condition

Monitoring Research & Science

Optical Gas Imaging

Medical / Veterinary

General

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Time

7:00-8:00am Breakfast

8:15-8:30am Announcements

8:30-10:15am Keynote Presentation

A Reliability Framework for Asset Performance Management Terrance O'Hanlon, Uptime Magazine

9:15-9:45am How to be Successful in Building Thermography: The Do's and Don'ts in a Crime Scene Case Study (++)

Maud Hovens, IRIS Thermovision

9:45-10:15am Determining Sources of Building Assembly Moisture Using IRT (or Know When to Hold’em and Know When to Fold’em)

(+) Antonio Colantonio, Public Works & Government Service Canada

10:15-10:45am Break

10:45am-12:15pm Performance Optimization Techniques for Rooftop HVAC Equipment (++)

Brian Coldwell, RCI Engineering, Inc.

11:15-11:45am Factors Affecting Accurate Furnace Thermography (++)

Andy Whitcher, Tecpinions Ltd

11:45am-12:15pm A Fast Quantitative Measurement Method for Building Envelope R-value (++++)

Kirk Zheng, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

12:15-1:15pm Lunch

1:15-1:30pm Announcements

1:30-3:00pm

The Customer Experience: How to Better Market IR

Technology and Training to the Public (+++)

Austin Tucker, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound - Back to the

Basics (+) Mark Goodman, UE

SYSTEMS INC

Techniques to Best Improve and Recognize the

Importance of Thermal Tuning of Infrared Scans

(++) David Andersen, David A.

Andersen & Assoc.

Advanced R&D Thermography: Tools,

Techniques, Tips and Tricks (+++)

Ralph Dinwiddie, Oak Ridge National Labs

3:00-3:30pm Break

3:30-5:00pm

The Customer Experience: How to Better Market IR

Technology and Training to the Public (continued)

Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound (continued)

Electrical Safety For Infrared Thermographers

(+) John Waggoner, Infrared

Training Center

Advanced R&D Thermography (continued)

5:00-5:15pm Break

5:15-6:15pm "Phun with Physics" Show

Vollmer / Mollmann

Clinics and presentations skill levels: + Introductory ++ Intermediate +++ Advanced ++++ Expert

Clinic and presentation tracks: Building Condition

Monitoring Research & Science

Optical Gas Imaging

Medical / Veterinary

General

Agenda – Wednesday May 13

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Time

7:00-8:00am Breakfast

8:15-8:30am Announcements

8:30-9:15am Keynote Presentation

Al Peasland, Infiniti Red Bull Racing

9:15-9:45am Aerial Thermal Imaging:

Delivering Exceptional Transparency In The Global Crude Oil Futures Market (+) David Francoeur, GenScape, Inc.

9:45-10:15am Infrared for Building Enclosures - Common Use and Misuse (++)

Jason Tilley, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.

10:15-10:45am Break

10:45am-11:15pm Checking for flaws in spray foam insulation using infrared and blower door (+)

Randy Kiez, ATLAS Infrared Inc.

11:15-11:45am IR Detects Thinning of Copper Slurry Tube Rubber Sleeves (++)

Ken Medley, Capstone Mining

11:45am-12:15pm

12:15-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-1:15pm Announcements

1:15-1:45pm Lessons Learned Implementing a Mechanical Infrared Program at an Aerospace Testing Facility (++)

Daniel Henley, Aerospace Testing Alliance

1:45-2:15pm 10 Years And 10,000 IR Thermography Surveys By CNA Thermographers (+++)

John Whitmer, CNA Insurance

2:15-2:45pm

2:45-3:00pm Closing Remarks

Clinics and presentations skill levels: + Introductory ++ Intermediate +++ Advanced ++++ Expert

Clinic and presentation tracks: Building Condition

Monitoring Research & Science

Optical Gas Imaging

Medical / Veterinary

General

Agenda – Thursday May 14

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Exhibitors and Sponsors

FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of thermal imaging cameras. They make more thermal cameras than anyone else in the world, and develop infrared applications that are second to none. FLIR has more than 30,000 infrared cameras currently in use for predictive maintenance, R&D/testing, automation/OEM and non-destructive testing, enabling professionals to increase their credibility, enhance their career, and build their thermal imaging business. Visit FLIR Online - www.flir.com

The Infrared Training Center is the world's largest infrared training organization, with more expert instructors than any other and hundreds of thermography courses throughout the year to fit your application, location, and schedule. ITC courses are an interesting, practical, and fast way to increase your credibility, enhance your career, and build your thermal imaging business. We offer IR training, certification, and re-certification in all aspects of thermography including Level I, II, and III classes as well as specialized instruction in building diagnostics, roofing, and other IR applications. Visit ITC Online - www.infraredtraining.com

Extech Instruments is recognized as the source for the best handheld test and measurement tools worldwide. Founded in 1971, Extech is known for its depth and breadth of innovative testers and meters suited for electrical, HVAC, building/restoration, as well as a host of environmental testers for measurement of sound, light, humidity and other factors. All Extech meters are distributed worldwide through leading representatives, distributors and OEMs. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA and is ISO 9001 2008 certified. Extech is a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc. Visit Extech Instruments Online - www.extech.com

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Exhibitors and Sponsors

Diamond Technical Surveys, specializes in helping customers streamline operations with white glove inspection services, advanced tools, and insightful reporting across multiple applications and industries. From petrochem, manufacturing and utilities to commercial properties, data centers and retail locations, you’ll find us implementing inspection plans large and small. We offer cutting-edge equipment sales with expert product support. Our depth of experience is our customer’s advantage. Visit Diamond Technical Surveys Online - www.dtsinfrared.com

Excel Cleaning & Restoration Supplies is the Nation's number one provider of professional cleaning & restoration supplies. Specializing in the newest techniques and equipment for the modern restorer; Excel provides not only the best equipment and supplies, but unmatched training and knowledge to support the true restoration professional. Unlike some of our competitors, our team consists of IICRC certified water restorers, commercial drying specialists, applied microbial technicians, and ITC certified thermographers. Although restoration supplies are our specialty, we are also a leader in thermal imaging equipment for the building diagnostics professional. Stop by our booth and let us match you with the right tool for the job. Visit Excel Cleaning & Restoration Supplies Online - www.excelsupplies.com

Henkels & McCoy designs, builds, inspects, and maintains infrastructure for the energy, communications, and water markets. We provide project management, engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and training services to utility, commercial, industrial, and government customers. Visit Henkels & McCoy Online - www.henkels.com

Med-Hot Thermal Imaging has set the standard for excellence in Medical Infrared Imaging. The FLIR A and SC Series cameras combined with Med-Hot’s TotalVision Medical Application Software and clinical training offers the healthcare provider an exceptional experience and insights with infrared technology. This past year we have expanded into the Elevated Body Temperature screening application with great success and acceptance. Stop by our booth and have your own personal experience with medical infrared. Visit Med-Hot Online - www.med-hot.com

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Exhibitors and Sponsors

Since 1983, PdMA Corporation has been the foremost leader in the area of predictive maintenance with the MCE, EMAX and MCEMAX motor testers. With the release of products such as the MTAP2, MTAP3 and software MCEGOLD, PdMA Corporation continues to challenge and change current industry standards. Visit PdMA Online - www.pdma.com

Professional Infrared Network(PIN) was created to promote well trained and experienced Thermographers. Thermographers who participate in our network are Level II & III trained. If you are looking to augment your existing program or start a new we can help. If training and experience are important to your facility, contact a Thermographer in our network that will meet your needs. In fact, Professional Infrared Network collectively has more than 300yrs of thermal imaging experience! Visit Professional Infrared Network Online - www.professionalinfrared.com

UE Systems manufactures and supports ultrasound instruments used for condition monitoring and energy conservation programs. These portable instruments are used to locate electrical faults such as arcing, tracking and corona, in open access and enclosed equipment, trend the health of mechanical equipment such as motors, gears and pumps, identify early warning signs of faulty bearings, find compressed gas and vacuum leaks as well as test for faulty steam traps and valves. Visit UE Systems Online - www.uesystems.com

Viper Imaging is a company focused on the integration of imaging systems that enable customers to increase production, improve reliability and create a safer workplace. The principals of Viper Imaging are industry experts with nearly forty years of combined thermal imaging experience within the industrial marketplace. Our emphasis is primarily on the power generation, primary metals and the petrochemical industry, but we work with a myriad of other customers in the provision of system solutions. Visit Viper Imaging Online - www.viperimaging.com

Logos specializes in database design and business process automation. We sell the InspecTrend suite of products, a predictive maintenance (PdM) inspection management solution. InspecTrend is a solution that fits the small infrared company to the large enterprise corporations. If you use the infrared technology in your business, but spend too much time creating reports or organizing your data, then you came to the right place because we specialize in saving you time by automating your business processes and work flow. Visit Logos Online - www.logoscomputer.com

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INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS: If you are an international attendee, we need to process your registration directly with the Infrared Training Center. Please call 1.866.872.4647 FREE OR email at info_us@infraredtraining.com to register for InfraMation 2015. Group Registration: Attend InfraMation 2015 with your colleagues and save! Groups of 3 or more from the same organization receive a 20% discount off the full conference rate. Call 1-866-872-4647 FREE to register your group today! NOTE: Hotel accommodations not included. Special Renaissance Nashville Hotel rates available from $159/night. Please see Hotel & Travel Section for more. Important InfraMation 2015 Conference Limitation of Liability: FLIR Systems, Inc. and its affiliates ("FLIR") may, at any time, cancel or change the date, time or location of the InfraMation 2015 Conference (the "Conference") without notice or liability for refund, payment or compensation or credit except as provided herein. FLIR'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION FEES PAID TO FLIR BY THE REGISTRANT FOR THE CONFERENCE, and the registrant shall have no claim against FLIR, and FLIR shall not be liable (whether for damages or a refund, payment or compensation or credit of any kind), for any hotel or meal charges, travel expenses or other loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment or any other expenses whatsoever.

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Travel Information

Renaissance Nashville Hotel The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is the host hotel for InfraMation 2015. This incredible property is located in business district of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, putting you close to the Historic District and the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. There are over 75 restaurants and nightclubs within a 6-block radius of the hotel, and the ideal location to experience the city! To receive the deeply discounted group rate of $159.00/night, InfraMation attendees need to make their own room reservations within the group block by clicking HERE to make your online reservation. You may also call the hotel’s toll-free reservation line at 877-901-6632 FREE. Please reference "InfraMation 2015" when making your reservations. The group rate is on a space available basis.

Hotel

Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street, Nashville 1.615.255.8400

Nearest Airport

Nashville International Airport – BNA

BNA Airport Website Driving Directions:

Take I-40 West. Travel 5.1 miles. Take a slight left to stay on I-40 W (signs for Huntsviille/Memphis/I-65 S. Travel 1.4 miles and merge onto I-65 N. Travel 0.4 miles and take exit 209A toward US-70/US-70 S/US-431/Broadway. Turn right on Broadway. Travel 0.5 miles and turn left onto 7th Ave. N. Go 1 block and turn right onto to Commerce St. Hotel is on the corner of 7th Ave. and Commerce.

Nashville, Tennessee InfraMation 2015 will be coming to you “Live from Nashville” and we could not be more excited to bring the conference to such a vibrant and electric city! Nashville is incredibly accessible, accommodating, and affordable...and we’ll be steps from the heart of the best dining and entertainment Nashville has to offer. In addition to all the exciting content you’ll find at the conference, check out the top things to do in Nashville. Sing along to your perfect “soundtrack” at InfraMation 2015! See y’all there!