If you are at all unsure about attending NACE 2006, here are ten reasons to consider. Every year's Expo and events are different and, with the rapid changes in technology, NACE provides the most up-to-date information and techniques all in one place. 

#1 more products, tools, equipment, technology

...will be featured at the 2006 show - Convenient, one-on-one access to the manufacturers, suppliers and industry specialists who can provide valuable information, answer your questions and help you grow your business. And since NACE is a buying show, many exhibitors run "Show Specials" during the event, providing you even more value. You definitely won't want to miss the newAuto Glass Expo @ NACE pavilion featuring more auto glass suppliers and tool companies than ever seen at NACE before.

#2 more new education

This year NACE offers you more new topics than ever with 75% of the sessions being new to the line-up such as "DRPs - In Need of A Change?," "High Strength Steel Properties & Repairability," "The Cost of Comebacks," and "Are You Sure It's A Total?" There are 56 sessions focused on the needs of today's collision repair professionals. The best educational program in the industry, offers you the information on how to get the jobs and how to do the jobs right.

#3 more hands-on action

This year's Exposition is more interactive than ever before with a full lineup of Exhibitor Product Demos, the return of the New Product Pavilion, Virtual Reality Competitions in Painting (sponsored by Sharpe) and Welding (sponsored by Milweld), and an Estimating Skills Station (where attendees can test their level of estimating on three systems - Audatex, CCC and Mitchell).

#4 more I-CAR

I-CAR is offering more technical training classes this year - with sessions on both Wednesday and Saturday including two brand new sessions. For the first time ever, I-CAR is offering free on-floor educational workshops at the I-CAR Technology Showcase. Featured is a full line-up of eight workshops including "New Construction Materials and Designs" and "Advanced Aluminum Structural Repair."

#5 more cool vehicles on display

Do you dare put the car, truck or bike that you've restored up against the work of other industry professionals? Many NACE attendees will be showing off their personal cars, trucks or bikes - ones they've personally painted, restored and made super hot. With prizes up to $3,000 and a panel of celebrity judges, including Chip Foose (famed automobile designer and host of TLC's Overhaulin') - not to mention the notoriety of being judged the best by your peers.

#6 more general sessions

Thursday morning's Opening General Session (sponsored by DuPont Performance Coatings) featuring Troy Aikman is a "don't miss" session. The Friday morning OE Forum will be a landmark session with executives from both domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers responding to the issues facing all repairers. And there's more…you really can't miss Saturday's Town Hall Breakfast (sponsored by BASF) on "Total Loss" and how it impacts every aspect of the industry.

#7 more networking

You can renew acquaintances and make new contacts while having fun at the Welcome Reception at Studio 54 (sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.). Or you can network while discussing topics of mutual interest such as "Blend Within Panel" with your peers at the free Early Bird Roundtable sessions on Saturday morning.

#8 more industry involvement

This year's event will feature the first national auto glass event within NACE - the Auto Glass Expo @ NACE 2006 (AGX). Along with the Expo are sessions on the latest trends in auto glass and live demos of cutting-edge technologies and techniques in glass replacement and repair.

#9 more choices for spouses

2006 offers new and improved packages for spouses - one for those involved in the business and one for those who come along for fun. The packages include a Spouse Only Mixer and an exclusive Spouse Lounge.

#10 All of this and so much more…

Not to mention that one lucky NACE attendee will walk away with $10,000. All attendees will have the opportunity to qualify to win the $10,000 grand prize. NACE gives you the best odds in Vegas.