WQTC 2021
Table of Contents
Welcome to WQTC ................................................ 4 Sponsors , Officers , Awards .................................. 5 Attendee Services ................................................. 6 Conference Highlights .......................................... 7 Students & Young Professionals ......................... 9 Technical Program Tracks .................................... 9 Technical Program .............................................. 10 Monday ........................................................ 10 Tuesday ........................................................ 14 Wednesday .................................................. 18
Conference Policies ............................................ 22 Upcoming Conferences ...................................... 22 Posters ................................................................ 23 Exhibitors ............................................................. 24 Maps .................................................................... 26 Exhibit Hall Map .................................................. 27
Conference Planner At-A-Glance
All events are located at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center ( unless otherwise noted ).
SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 7 |
9:30 a . m .– 6:00 p . m . |
Registration Open |
4:00 – 6:00 p . m . |
Exhibit Hall Open |
5:00 – 6:00 p . m . |
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall |
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 9 |
7:00 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . |
Registration Open |
7:15 – 8:00 a . m . |
Early-Bird Session |
8:15 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . |
Technical Sessions |
9:45 a . m .– 1:30 p . m . Exhibit Hall Open
MONDAY , NOVEMBER 8
7:15 a . m .– 6:30 p . m . Registration Open
9:45 – 10:30 a . m . Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall noon – 1:30 p . m .
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
8:30 – 9:30 a . m . Opening General Session 9:30 a . m .– 1:15 p . m . Exhibit Hall Open 9:30 – 10:15 a . m . Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall 10:15 a . m .– 3:15 p . m . Technical Sessions
WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 10
7:00 a . m .– 3:30 p . m . Registration Open
8:30 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . Technical Sessions
11:45 – 1:15 p . m . |
Luncheon in Exhibit Hall |
3:00 – 6:30 p . m . |
Exhibit Hall Open |
3:15 – 4:00 p . m . |
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
3:30 – 4:15 p . m . |
AEESP Lecture |
5:00 – 6:30 p . m . |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall |
noon – 1:30 p . m . Lunch on your own
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