The Vermiculite Association Annual Meeting June 16 – 18, 2016 Park Hotel, Amsterdam

TVA’s Annual Meeting is being held in conjunction with GreenTech, the global meeting place for all professionals involved in horticulture technology. Hall 8 Plan to attend and Stand number: visit TVA’s stand! 08.100

2016 TVA ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 16 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 1800 – 1900

Reception

Dinner on your own

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | 0800 – 0830

Registration

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | 0830 – 0900

Welcome to Attendees/Introductions

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 0900 – 1000 Vermiculite: What a Mixture Professor Stephen Hillier, The James Hutton Institute This session describes an adventure to elucidate the mechanism of exfoliation of ‘Vermiculite.’ ‘Vermiculite’ is clearly an interesting mixture, and the perspective gained is one that is also relevant forstudies of its origins and benefits in soils. 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | 1005 – 1105 Title to be Determined Emma Clark, Growing Media Association 11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | 1110 – 1210 Vertical Farming and Vermiculite: Looking to the Future Andrew Carter, Association for Vertical Farming A brief overview of the vertical farming industry and how The Vermiculite Association and the Association for Vertical Farming can collaborate. 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | 1215 – 1345

Lunch and Annual Business Meeting

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 1345 – 1400

Break

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 1400 – 1530

Best Practices

3:35 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. | 1535 – 1635 Session on Construction/Industrial Sector Speaker to be Determined 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | 1730 – 1830

Reception

6:30 p.m. | 1830

Dinner

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 8:00 a.m. | 0800

Attendees Participating in Tour Meet in Lobby

8:30 a.m. | 0830

Wageningen University Experimental Glass House Tour

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Registration Fees Delegate registration includes all meetings, education sessions, lunches, evening events and tours. Companion registration includes the reception on Thursday, the lunch, reception and dinner on Friday, and the tour on Saturday. All fees are in US Dollars (USD).

Delegate Companion Member Fees: US$950 US$400

GreenTech: 14-15-16 June 2016 Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands GreenTech is the global meeting place for all professionals involved in horticulture technology in RAI Amsterdam. The 2016 edition features 350+ international exhibitors including all the market leaders, four connected themes: Crops, Water, Energy and Biobased, a Vertical Farming Pavilion and Demo area for heavy equipment and machinery. TVA is exhibiting at GreenTech! Plan to attend and visit our stand. Location: Hall 8 Stand number: 08.100 Opening Hours The exhibition will be open to visitors on: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 10.00 – 18.00 hrs Wednesday, 15 June 2016 10.00 – 18.00 hrs Thursday, 16 June 2016 10.00 – 18.00 hrs

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Hotel and Transportation Park Hotel Stadhouderskade 25 1071 ZD Amsterdam Netherlands Located next to the Leidse Square, the Museum Square, the shopping district of P.C. Hooftstraat and Vondelpark, the Park Hotel offers the perfect location for your stay in Amsterdam. All meeting events and transportation are centered around the official host hotel. To maximize your enjoyment, comfort and ability to attend all programming, we highly recommend that you book your stay at this location. TVA has contracted with the Park Hotel to offer a limited number of discounted rooms. The discounted room rate will be available until March 11, or until the room block has been filled. Reservations are the responsibility of the attendee and we encourage you to make your arrangements quickly, for the best price and availability. Hotel rooms can be booked for June 12 – 18, 2016 at the following rates: Superior rooms, single use: €217.50

Superior rooms, double use: €236.00

Room rates include breakfast, VAT and internet. Rate does not include a 5% city tax. Reservations can be made online by clicking here, by email at [email protected] or by calling +31 (0) 20 671 1222.

Parking Information The Park Hotel offers in-house parking facilities; however, availability is limited, so early reservations are recommended. Parking rates per hour are €6.00 or €65.00 for a full day. Parking reservations can be made by email at [email protected] or by calling +31 (0) 20 671 1222. In the event that the hotel parking is full, a public parking garage (Q-Park Byzantium or Q-Park Museumplein) is available a few meters from the hotel. For more information, please visit www.q-park.nl.

Transportation Information Schiphol Airport has several car rental businesses if you wish to obtain your own transportation. Rental car businesses are located at Schiphol Plaza directly behind Arrivals 3. Remember to bring a valid driver’s license, valid credit card and additional proof of identification such as a passport. Avis www.avis.nl +31 (0) 88 284 7620

Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.enterprise.nl +31 (0) 20 740 1950

Hertz www.hertz.nl +31 (0) 20 502 0240

Budget www.budget.nl +31 (0) 88 2847 500

Europcar www.europcar.nl +31 (0) 20 316 4190

Sixt www.sixt.nl +31 (0) 20 405 9090

Schiphol Airport also offers shuttles for individuals and/or groups. Reservations are recommended. Visit www.schiphol.nl for more information. TAXI-E is a 100% green taxi service. TAXI-E provides full electric transportation within the centre of Amsterdam and to/from the Schiphol Airport. Visit www.taxielectric.nl/en or call +31 (0) 88 100 4444.

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Dining and Entertainment Places to Eat MOMO (onsite restaurant and bar) Cuisine: Japanese, Asian, Spanish, Fusion Dine from the comfort of the hotel at MOMO Restaurant, Bar and Lounge. This trendy restaurant blends the flavors and colors of the Far East with the style and sophistication of the West. BAR-becue Castell (approximately 0.1 miles from host hotel) Cuisine: Steakhouse, Barbecue, Dutch, European In addition to high quality steaks, Castell provides a cozy, homey atmosphere. This hidden gem is a must visit in Amsterdam. RIJKS® (approximately 0.2 miles from host hotel) Cuisine: French, Dutch, European RIJKS® is the restaurant of the Rijksmuseum. The restaurant continues the line of the Rijksmuseum: quality, authenticity, uniqueness, translated into the kitchen, the chefs, the interior and the location. Players Food & Drinks (approximately 0.1 miles from host hotel) Cuisine: Dutch, International, Grill, Pub Players Food & Drinks is a bar-restaurant on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam city center. The versatile menu offers delicious snacks and tasty dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Lombardo’s (approximately 0.3 miles from the host hotel) Cuisine: American, Delicatessen At Lombardo’s, “it’s all about the taste!” That’s the motto behind their approach to offering only the best and seeking out the highest quality ingredients available. Voted among the best burgers in Amsterdam.

Things to Do Rijksmuseum (approximately 0.1 miles from the host hotel) www.rijksmuseum.nl The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. Dedicated to arts and history, the renovated museum tells the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The most famous masterpiece is Rembrandt’s “Night Watch.” Van Gogh Museum (approximately 0.2 miles from the host hotel) www.vangoghmuseum.nl Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum, featuring masterpieces such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Bedroom. Pianobar Maxim (approximately 0.1 miles from host hotel) www.pianobarmaxim.com The one and only pianobar in Amsterdam. A classic pianobar with live entertainment seven days a week. Context Amsterdam Tours (approximately 0.2 miles from host hotel) www.contexttravel.com Led by local scholars for a group of up to six, tours cover the history and architecture of Amsterdam, including topics such as the Dutch Golden Age, Jews in Amsterdam and a tour of the Rijksmuseum. Concertgebouw (approximately 0.4 miles from host hotel) www.concertgebouw.nl Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, the Royal Concertgebouw is one of the world’s most famous concert halls. Behind-the-scenes tours provide a look into the concert hall’s rich history.

The Vermiculite Association Annual Meeting June 16 – 18, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands Registration Form – Registration & Cancellation Deadline is June 3, 2016 Join The Vermiculite Association for its Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, the Netherlands! The event promises top-notch speakers, fascinating tours and the best opportunity to network with others in the industry. To attend, please fill out the registration form and return it to the association headquarters: The Vermiculite Association, 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or fax to 717-238-9985 Business Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: ATTENDEE Name as it should appear on badge 1.

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If you have questions regarding the meeting, please call association headquarters at 717-238-9902 or email [email protected].