2019 AOAC Annual Meeting - Preliminary Program

Discover DENVER!

World-class attractions, natural wonders, trendy neighborhoods, thriving arts scene, innovative and acclaimed restaurants, and nightlife options galore—Denver’s got it all, making it a perfect destination for the 133rd AOAC Annual Meeting and Exposition on September 6–12, 2019. With 300 days of sunshine and a mild, dry climate, Denver is a city where people are out and about. The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, headquarters for this year’s Annual Meeting, is the largest meeting hotel in the Mile High City. Get views of the city and mountains, and enjoy hotel amenities, including an outdoor rooftop pool, 5000-square foot fitness center, and dining options such as Hacienda Colorado (Mexican with Rocky Mountain twist) and Yard House (New American fare and an extensive list of draft beers). Discover the best of Denver from the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city on the popular 16th Street Mall, a mile- long pedestrian promenade brimming with shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment, and near the Denver Zoo. Popular attractions are at your fingertips:

16TH STREET PEDESTR I AN MAL L : Trees and flower planters line this downtown walkway, which offers a wide array of shops and cafés. Over 40 outdoor cafés line just 1 mile of the pedestrian-friendly mall. DENVER PAV I L IONS : Near the south end of the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, Denver Pavilions is a shopping and dining complex with 12 movie theaters and more than two dozen shops and restaurants. DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (DCPA) : DCPA features Broadway tours, in-house productions, once-in-a-lifetime events, and more, with a variety of dining options nearby. DENVER ART MUSEUM: One of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast, the Denver Art Museum boasts a collection of more than 70,000 works reflecting the city and region and cultures from around the world. DENVER UNION STAT ION: Experience a 100-year-old historic landmark in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver Union Station features an eclectic display of some of the city’s top local restaurants, bars, and shops. BRONCOS STAD IUM AT MI L E HIGH: Standing at an elevation of 5280 feet above sea level, Broncos Stadium at Mile High is one of the most internationally recognized sports venues in the world. It reflects the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Denver skyline to the east. COORS F I E LD: Home to the Colorado Rockies, Coors Field is a premier ballpark in Major League Baseball. Situated on 76 acres, it is located in Denver’s lower downtown/Ballpark Neighborhood, with a view of the Rocky Mountains.

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