2024 ISO/TC 106 Meeting Information

Date

Saturday, October 12 – Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Location 

The ISO/TC 106 meeting space will be on the second floor of the northernmost end of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center  
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130  
(504) 582-3000  

Schedule

All meetings will be limited to registered attendees only.  

Download meeting schedule (PDF)

Social Events 

If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know by filling out this form.

Welcome Reception 

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 

Time: 18:00 – 19:30 (6:00-7:30pm) 

Venue: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Terrace

Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise 

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 

Time: 18:30 – 21:00 (6:30-9:00pm) 

Venue: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen  

Step onboard and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America's busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet in elegantly appointed dining rooms.  

Housing Reservations 

The location of the meetings at the centrally located Convention Center in New Orleans provides many options for attendees to book at the hotel of their choice. There is no headquarters hotel or room block, however there are a wide assortment of options available at many price points and within walking distance – a few examples below: 

Hotel

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Convention Center is over 1 KM long. When entering a location for your hotel search, please enter “New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Great Hall” which is the northern side of the convention center where our meetings will be held. 




More information

Visa Information
ANSI will be happy to assist in writing visa invitation letters for foreign delegates attending the meeting in the United States. You must be registered to attend the ISO/TC 106 meeting before requesting a letter. To request a letter, please fill out the ANSI Request for visa Invitation Letters – ISO TC 106 form (WORD) and submit to ISOT@ansi.org.

Once this form is received, ANSI will move forward in writing the invitation letters. Please note that the visa application process can take 4-5 months in some countries to complete so getting invitation letter requests as soon as possible is of utmost importance.

Voltage
Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz. 
Weather 
The average temperature in New Orleans in mid-October hits a high of around 26°C (79°F) during the day and evenings are still as warm as 18°C (64°F).
Currency
The currency used in New Orleans is the US dollar (US$). Banknotes come in denominations of US $1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. There are 100 cents to a dollar, with coins of 1, 5, 10, and 25 cent pieces. 
Safety and Accessibility

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center provides personnel for safety and first aid. For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911. Discover more about safety and accessibility.

Nearby Hospitals:

  • Children’s Hospital – 200 Henry Clay Ave., 504-899-9511
  • Tulane Medical Center – 1415 Tulane Ave., 504-988-5263
  • University Medical Center – 2001 Tulane Ave., 504-702-3000

 

QUESTIONS? 

ISO/TC 106 Committee Manager  
Ms. Katie Lee  
TEL: +1-613-520-5054  
E-mail: klee@cda-adc.ca  

 ISO/TC 106 Meeting Organizing Committee  
Ms. Marilyn Ward  
TEL: +1-312-440-2533  
E-mail: standards@ada.org