The FM Global Research Campus
Sunday, April 25, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, April 29, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Take an unforgettable trip to the $125 million state-of-the-art FM Global Research Campus, the world’s largest center for property loss prevention research. At this facility, located on 1,600-acres in the Rhode Island countryside, see firsthand how science becomes solutions. Witness small-scale and warehouse-size fires, a dust explosion and one of the only places on earth where a hurricane can be replicated inside a building. Plus, learn ways to help your organization better protect its facilities from property risk and related business disruptions.
The ride from the Convention Center to the Research Campus is approximately 1.5 hours, transportation will be provided. On Sunday, a continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be provided. On Thursday, a box lunch and afternoon snack will be provided.
Note: As this is a working facility, appropriate footwear is required. Please wear closed-toe, low-heeled shoes. Hard hat and safety glasses will be provided.
This session is hosted by FM Global and is open to RIMS corporate members only. Limited to 100 participants each day.
The Next Generation Movie Theatre
Tuesday, April 27, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Learn about loss control at Legacy Place, a 675,000 square foot open-air shopping destination featuring a contemporary blend of more than 60 of the nation’s leading fashion, restaurant and entertainment tenants. Anchoring Legacy Place is Showcase Cinema de Lux, National Amusements’ high-end entertainment concept designed to enhance luxury and comfort. Leading the way in transforming the movie-going experience, the 15-screen theater includes Lux Level, a new reserved-seating concept with in-seat dining, and the intimate Lux Level Lounge, where patrons can relax before or after the show and enjoy appetizers and beverages.
About National Amusements, Inc.
National Amusements, Inc. is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, operating more than 1,500 screens in the U.S., U.K., Latin America and Russia. National Amusements delivers a superior entertainment experience in theaters around the world under its Showcase, Multiplex, Cinema de Lux and KinoStar brands. Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, National Amusements is a closely held company operating under the third generation of leadership by the Redstone family. National Amusements is also an equal partner in the online ticketing service, MovieTickets.com, and is the parent company of both Viacom and CBS Corporation.
This session is open to RIMS corporate members only and is limited to 50 participants.
New England Aquarium
Wednesday, April 28, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Take a behind-the-scenes risk tour of the New England Aquarium. Founded in 1969, the Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. It receives more than 1.3 million visitors a year and is a major public education resource.
Exhibits include some of the most poisonous fish in the sea (imagine collecting those specimens!), a 20 foot long, 150 pound Giant Pacific Octopus (a master of camouflage), and a penguin exhibit that holds more than 150,000 gallons of salt water filtered from the Boston Harbor.
You’ll discuss the hazards involved in hosting research projects, rescuing marine animals, collecting and sustaining aquarium specimens, and how the Aquarium mitigates such an unusual array of risks.
This session is open to RIMS corporate members only and is limited to 50 participants.