Overview

WELCOME
You are cordially invited to attend the Power Sources Conference which this year is moving to The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is being co-sponsored this year by the Army Power Division, Army Command and Control Directorate, Fort Monmouth, NJ, and the Power and Energy Division, Sensors and Electronic Devices Directorate, Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD. As in the past, other elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, NASA, and DOE are participating in organizing and conducting the meeting. Also as usual, the technical program is strongly oriented toward technology that is relevant to Government applications.

This year's technical program reflects continued strong interest in high-energy batteries, fuel cells, and other portable and mobile power sources. We're sure that you will also enjoy the exhibit, hospitality suites, and social mixer.

We're hoping to see you in June.

Edward J. Plichta, General Chair
Sol Gilman, Technical Program Co-Chair
Mary Hendrickson, Technical Program Co-Chair

REGISTRATION
Advance Registration is not required, but it is strongly encouraged for quick pick-up of registration materials and for your own convenience. The registration fee includes admission to all technical sessions, the exhibition, and the reception, and includes all refreshment breaks and a copy of the Conference Proceedings. A special student registration fee is available to full-time university students with proper identification. Additional copies of the Proceedings can be purchased at the conference for $50. Online registration is available on the registration page of the conference website Or, you may complete the registration form, include your payment, and mail or fax to: (Checks must be made payable to the Power Sources Conference in U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank.)

The 44th Power Sources Conference
Attn: Ralph Nadell
411 Lafayette Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10003
FAX: (212) 460-5460

The deadline for receipt of Advance Registration is May 28, 2010. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received no later than that same date, May 28, 2010. Confirmations will be mailed. However, confirmation of registration can also be made by calling (800) 350-0111 or (212) 460-9700. Onsite registration is also available.

	Before May 28	After May 28
Fee	$400	$450
Student	$125	$125

Registration/Check-in will take place in the Royale Ballroom Foyer of The Riviera Hotel during the hours listed below.

Registration/Check-in Hours:

Monday, June 14 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday, June 15 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 16 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Thursday, June 17 7:30 am-12:00 pm

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Riviera Hotel and Casino enjoys a legendary past as one of the first top-notch Las Vegas hotels in the State of Nevada, known for its big name entertainment and friendly hospitality, as well as its worldwide name recognition. Having celebrated its golden anniversary in 2005, the historic Riviera is one of the State's premier destination spots offering the passion and excitement of nostalgic Las Vegas and the Rat Pack Era, combined with a modern day, multi-million dollar remodeling of rooms and convention facilities, bringing the property up to par with today's mega-resort competition.

Over 2000 refurbished oversized rooms offer maximum comfort and breathtaking views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip with its western scenic panoramas. Each accommodation has been attractively decorated, including all the important amenities Las Vegas has to offer for both leisure and business travelers.

A block of rooms has been reserved at Riviera Hotel at the special Workshop rates of $79 single or double. This room rate is exclusive of appropriate Clark County taxes, currently 12%. Direct on-line reservations at the group rate can be made using the following link : http://www.rivierahotel.com/resnet/roomres.asp?ID=353

For individuals who prefer to call in their reservations, please call: Be sure to request the group rate for the Power Sources Conference.

Toll-Free: (800) 634-6753
Non-Toll-Free: (702) 794-9412

The deadline for room reservations at these special Conference rates is May 24, 2010. Reservations received after the deadline will be subject to availability.

HOTEL LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
The Riviera Hotel is located at 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109-1931, tel (702) 734-5110.

Las Vegas is serviced by Las Vegas McCarran (LAS) Airport. Information on ground transportation is available at the airport website, http://www.mccarran.com. A taxi ride from the airport to The Riviera costs approximately $20-$30 before tip.

EXHIBITION
Established in 1990 and expanded each Conference year, the exhibition has been extremely well received by the attendees and has served to complement the technical program. This year's exhibition should once again enhance this year's strong technical program. The exhibition will take place in the Exhibition Center. The exhibit hours are listed below.

Monday, June 14 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 15 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 16 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Anyone interested in exhibiting at the 44th Power Sources Conference should contact Michele Klein, Palisades Convention Management, mklein@pcm411.com.

SPEAKER ORIENTATION
A Speaker Orientation Breakfast will be held for speakers on their respective presentation days in Capri 114/115. Monday's Speakers' Breakfast will be held at 9:00 AM. Speakers' Breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be held at 7:30 AM. Session Chairs and speakers are requested to attend the orientation function on the day of their presentation.

RECEPTION
All conference attendees are invited to attend the reception to be held on Monday, June 14th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The reception will be held in the Royale 5/6 Ballroom Exhibit Hall.

MESSAGES
Messages for attendees will be posted in the Message Center, located adjacent to the Power Sources registration desk. For incoming messages, please call The Riviera Hotel at (702) 734-5110, press 6 for 'other services' and then 1 for the front desk and ask to be transferred to the Power Sources registration desk.

CONFERENCE CONTACT
Anyone requiring additional information should contact the Conference Coordinator, Ralph Nadell, Palisades Convention Management, 411 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, tel. (212) 460-8090 x203. For registration verification, call (800) 350-0111 or (212) 460-9700.

WEB SITE
Information on the Power Sources Conference may be obtained through its web site http://www.powersourcesconference.com.

IAPG CHEMICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING
The Interagency Advanced Power Group's Chemical Working Group (CWG) will have its annual meeting at the conclusion of the Power Sources Conference, beginning on Thursday afternoon, July 10 and ending around noon on Friday, July 11. The meeting is open to US Government employees only. There is no charge for attending. We are looking forward to another successful Chemical Working Group meeting with agency-level programmatic discussions to bring CWG agency members up to date on R&D work in 2009-2010. For further information and to confirm your attendance at the CWG meeting, contact the IAPG Administrative Coordinator, Barbara Coles, at barbara.j.coles@nasa.gov.