Place your bets! On Thursday, May 16, after a week of hard work and training come on down to the Datacor Derby! We’ll be donning our best pastel attire, wide-brimmed hats and bowties for an evening of horse racing, mint juleps, and more!

What to Wear to a Derby Party

Unsure of what to pack for the Datacor Derby? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered a few examples of classic derby attire for inspiration – you’ll feel like you’re at Churchill Downs in no time! Remember, the bigger the hat, the bigger the bowtie, the louder the outfit, the better!

• Official Kentucky Derby Website: Her Derby Style
• Official Kentucky Derby Website: His Derby Style
• Official Kentucky Derby Website: Hats

Finally, take a look at this great infographic from eVite and Vineyard Vines for everything you need to know about the derby!

Infographic Credit: Get Ready with This Kentucky Derby 101, eVite and Vineyard Vines

Don't forget to register to attend InterAXions 2019 to join us at the Datacor Derby!

Are you planning to attend InterAXions 2019? If you are planning to attend and have yet to register and/or book a hotel room, Register Now & Book Your Room Today! Hotel rooms have been booking up fast and the deadline to book at the discounted hotel rate is around the corner on April 16.

How to Book a Room

In order to book a room for InterAXions 2019, you must be a registered conference attendee. Once registered, you will be sent additional information and forms to fill out in order to make reservations. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend registering and booking your hotel room NOW. 

Note: We  have a limited number of rooms in our contracted block at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center so we cannot guarantee room availability at this hotel. We do have an overflow hotel if you are unable to get a room at the Wyndham. 

Are you or know someone at your company planning to attend InterAXions 2019? If so, right now is absolutely the best time to register! The price increases after February 28, which means you need chance to lock in the lowest rate now!

Unsure who is attending?

Someone at your company is planning to attend, but you aren’t sure who and you don’t want to miss out on this price break? Don’t worry, simply register someone and then transfer the registration to the person who will eventually attend. It is absolutely free to transfer the registration to someone else as long as it is before April 30, 2019.

Need permission to attend?

Taking time away from the office can be stressful and require permission from your supervisors. Put your best foot forward with a well-prepared pitch to your boss! Check out our last blog post with tips on how to convince your boss to send you to InterAXions. We even include a sample justification letter for you to fill in the blanks!

Are you dying to attend InterAXions 2019, but finding it a little difficult to get your boss on board with your excitement? Chances are your boss is simply debating if it’s really going to be valuable for you to attend or if you just want an excuse to get out of the office for several days. Here are some helpful tips and resource that will demonstrate the tremendous value of attending InterAXions 2019.

Tip #1: Align Class Topics To Your Goals

This year, we feature over 100 breakout sessions, which means plenty of chances for you to strengthen your Chempax knowledge and skills to achieve your personal and company goals. Take a moment to review our class descriptions and create your personalized schedule geared toward your goals.  Unsure of which classes to choose? View our suggested learning tracks sorted by job function.

Tip #2: Demonstrate Importance of Networking

Networking is the heart and soul of InterAXions. Why is that? Datacor customers tend to hail from similar industries and encounter similar challenges.  Therefore, one of the greatest benefits of attending InterAXions is the chance to tackle these challenges head on with your peers' insight and experiences. From social events, breakout sessions, lunches and much more, there is always time to meet new people to exchange ideas. Think about what is important to your boss and highlight how networking with your industry peers can help you gain the insight that you need to reach your goals.

Tip #3: Plan Your Travel Cost-Effectively

We have a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center for InterAXions attendees. Be aware that the hotel rooms do book fast, so register early to gain access to the hotel block and snag a great rate.

The closest major airport to Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). It's approximately a 45 minute ride from airport to hotel. Use an app like Hopper to keep an eye on airfare prices and book at the best time.

Tip #4: Highlight the Value of Time Out of the Office

While there is a cost to being out of the office, there is true value to it as well. Attending InterAXions expands your view of how to use Chempax in your day-to-day tasks so you can return to the office better equipped to work more efficiently. Widening the scope of what Chempax can do for your business through this three-day training event is just what you need to return to work with renewed energy and the tools to finish out the year strong. When talking to your boss, have a plan on how your work will be managed while you are away attending InterAXions.

BONUS TIP

Not sure how to pitch all these benefits to your boss? Well fear not, we have prepared a simple justification letter template that you can download, fill in the blanks, and send to your boss for approval to join us in May.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD JUSTIFICATION LETTER TEMPLATE

Remember, the Early Bird Super Saver Registration Rate expires on February 28, 2019 at 11:59 ET! 

Registration for InterAXions 2019 is now open! Simply click on the button below to be redirected to the official InterAXions 2019 registration site. Before we jump into things, here are a couple quick notes: 

• Early Bird Super Saver Pricing ends February 28, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
• In order to book a hotel room for InterAXions 2019, you must be a registered conference attendee.

 What is InterAXions?

InterAXions is Datacor’s premier annual user conference. This unique three-day educational event brings together over 300 of Datacor's customers and the ENTIRE Datacor staff to learn and share ideas with each other. It is the “must attend” event for every Chempax and eChempax user! 

What's on the Agenda?

Check out our web pages detailing the events of the week:

• Agenda
• Classes
• Social Events

You can also download our conference brochure!

How Do I Register?

Head over to our registration page to start the online registration process. 

Save Money!

Register before February 28, 2019 (11:59 PM EST) to take advantage of our super saver early bird pricing. This is the biggest price break offered for the conference!

How Do I Book a Hotel Room?

In order to make hotel reservations, you must be a registered conference attendee. Once registered, you will be sent additional information on how to book your room. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is the Closest Airport?

The closest major airport to Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). It's approximately a 45 minute ride from airport to hotel.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

• Cancellations requested prior to March 1, 2019 will be granted a full refund, less a $50 processing fee.
• Cancellations requested between March 1, 2019 and April 1, 2019 will be refunded 35% of the package price.
• Cancellations requested between April 2, 2019 and April 30, 2019 will be refunded 20% of the package price.
• No refunds will be given for any cancellations received after April 30, 2019.

What is the Transfer Policy?

To transfer a registration you need to email Caitlin at interaxions@datacor.com  the name of the old registrant and the new registrant's name. If you transfer a registration before April 30, 2019, there is no fee. If you transfer a registration after April 30, 2019, there is a $100 transfer fee.

With all that out of the way, off to the races!