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2009 PACA International Conference
October 16-18, Miami Beach

Change and diversity have come back to America and you can feel the optimism in the air! October is a great time to take account of the year behind us and begin preparing for the year ahead of us. Always at the forefront of technology and innovation, the United States is the place to gain insight on emerging business trends. The birthplace of stock photography, the U.S. remains the biggest single economy in the world despite the recession.

This year, we're taking our International Conference to one of America's most beautiful cities and you can’t afford not to be there. Be there in Miami to see the latest technologies unveiled. Be there to shake hands with your oldest friends and potential distribution partners. Be there for a conference program that will focus on the future of our industry. Be there for 21st century business strategies and insightful seminars. Be there to discuss ways for beating the recession in the country that, time and again, picks itself up, dusts itself off and reinvents!

Be there to network in our expanded Marketing Hub! Be there to find channels into the United States market. And for U.S. PACA Members, be there to meet international attendees who can help you enter new markets and develop highly profitable revenue streams.

Eden Roc, A Renaissance Resort & Spa

Our 14th Annual Conference will take place at the Eden Roc, A Renaissance Resort & Spa, in Miami Beach. Listed as one of The New York Times' "53 Places to Go in 2008", this location will provide a stunning background for the business that will take place from October 16-18, 2009.

From the cascading infinity-edge pools to the tropical courtyard fountains, water elements throughout the resort immerse guests in tranquility. Bask beside one of four refreshing pools or claim a chaise lounge on the beach to watch the waves roll in. Discover culinary excellence at gia Italian kitchen and wine bar, Cabana Beach Club, or the Lobby Bar. Over 90% complete, Eden Roc is nearing the final phase of a magnificent and historic $200 million renovation. Here contemporary Miami Beach lodging meets business needs with a variety of amenities at your disposal:

  • 631 oversized guest rooms—including 82 spacious suites with unparalleled ocean views, and 15 elegant bi-level bungalow suites with floating staircases and direct views of the pool and ocean.
  • Rooms equipped with flat screen HDTVs, iPod stations, & Wi-Fi
  • Breathtaking views of the ocean and Intercostals Waterway
  • 46,000 sq ft of lavish indoor meeting space, as well as 25,000 sq ft of outdoor event space
  • Wi-fi network with beach coverage
  • An oasis of infinity-edge pools surrounded by gardens and waterfalls overlooking the ocean
  • 600 ft of beach overlooking the teal waters of the Atlantic Ocean

We’ve negotiated an amazing rate of just $239 per night at this world-famous resort. Please make your hotel reservations by September 24, 2009, to secure this great price. Click here to book your hotel rooms now.
If making your reservation by phone, please call 800/319-5354 or 305/531-0000 and give the Group Code "pacpaca" to the reservationists.

Registration for the Conference and its Marketing Hub opens June 8, 2009. Fees include breakfasts, lunches, and cocktail receptions. Register for the lowest rate today!

Make plans today to attend the PACA 14th Annual International Conference and add a few additional days to enjoy the beauty and sunshine of Miami Beach. Be there as PACA helps turn our industry towards the future!

For more information contact Cathy Aron, PACA Executive Director at +1 714/815-8427 or execdirector@pacaoffice.org. Be sure to check out the website regularly for early bird incentives.