Orlando will host ISRI 2003. (Scrap Industry News).(2003 Annual Convention of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc."Exploring New Horizons" is the theme of the 2003 Annual Convention of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI ISRI Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries ISRI Institute for Software Research, International (Carnegie Mellon University) ISRI Information Science Research Institute ISRI Intelligent Systems Research Institute ), taking place at the World Center Marriott resort in Orlando, Fla., April 8-12. Nearly 2,500 attendees, exhibitors and guests could attend the convention, featuring an exhibit hall with more than 150 industry suppliers, sessions on several scrap industry topics and guest speakers. The World Center Marriott has hosted previous ISRI Annual Conventions, but this is the first since a recent $100 million renovation and expansion project, which includes a redesigned golf course and a new spa. Convention sessions cover commodity specific topics (ferrous ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron in the +2 valence state. Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which scrap, aluminum, copper, paper, nickel/ stainless), as well as programs centered on changing laws and regulations and operations topics on new technologies and cost cutting. ISRI also touts the convention for its various networking opportunities surrounding sessions and at a poolside pool·side n. The area next to or around a swimming pool. opening reception and a closing reception at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut, most famous as the commander of Apollo 13, which suffered an explosion enroute to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. and ground controller Gene Kranz will speak at the opening general session breakfast, and satirist Al Franken Content may change as the election approaches. will speak at the closing general session. Those seeking more information or wishing to register can contact ISRI through its Web site at www.isri.org or by calling (202) 737-1770. |
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