Located in the heart of downtown Providence, the Rhode Island Convention Center was opened in December 1993. The center is a beautiful glass structure that offers space from 304 to 137,000 square feet to accommodate 10 to 9,000 people.

The Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility capable of hosting trade shows, consumer shows, exhibits, receptions, banquets, meetings and, of course, conventions. We also offer one of the most highly skilled, progressive and user-friendly labor environments in the country, at a fraction of the cost of other major cities in the Northeast. It is easily accessible by the highway, train, and the Providence's T.F. Green Airport is only 15 minutes away. For added convenience, the Convention Center is attached, via a skywalk, to the Westin Hotel and Providence Place Mall. With outstanding amenities and affordable prices, the Rhode Island Convention Center has forever changed the way people meet in New England!

Hotel Information

Westin Providence
1 West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
Ph: 1-888-627-8449 or 1-401-598-8000
web: www.westinprovidence.com

Please call the hotel at 1-888-627-8449 (reference BPI 2012) before Friday, September 7, 2012 to be included in IBC's dedicated room block for this conference. Please identify yourself as part of IBC's BPI/Formulation event to receive the reduced room rate of $199 (single/double) per night plus taxes.

Hotel Reservation Policies:

1. A non-refundable deposit equal to the first and last night's stay is required to hold each guest's reservation. All deposits shall be charged at the time the reservation is made and are non-refundable.
2. Cancellations to a reservation will be refundable up until Friday, September 7, 2012 (cut-off date). After Friday, September 7, 2012 the first and last night deposit will NOT be refunded. Your credit card is subject to being charged if cancellation or changes to a reservation are received after the cut-off date.

FRAUD ADVISORY
It has come to our attention that some event attendees have been contacted by third party providers seeking to book attendees' hotel reservations at reduced rates. Please be advised that no third party providers have been authorized by IBC or the contracted hotel to provide such services, and any representations to the contrary should be considered fraudulent. All reservations should be made directly with the above hotel by calling directly to the number listed above. Under no circumstances should you provide personal information or credit card details to any such third parties. IBC disclaims responsibility for any losses or complications arising out of attempted hotel bookings by attendees through third party providers.