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March 24-28, 2013. We’re focused here on the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. The ASPRS 2013 Annual Conference Exhibit Hall is comprised of over 60 of the world’s leading suppliers of Imaging and Geospatial systems and component manufacturers, operators and service companies. Exhibitors include airborne, and complementary sensor manufacturers, survey service companies, data processing, mapping, GIS and management specialists and the latest mobile and indoor mapping UAS. This is a confluence or “coming together” of researchers and practitioners for the purpose of dialogue with respect to the most recent advances in geospatial analysis. The term “confluence” also has meaning in the assessment of the three earth’s spheres (hydrologic, terrestrial, and atmospheric) via remote sensing. 2013 promises to be an encouraging year, we heard, due to the successful launch of the LDCM Earth observing satellite January 2013. Stay tuned…
March 18-26, 2013. APS stands for the American Physical Society, and on hand at their Baltimore meet were more than 7,500 of the top scientists involved in physics research and applied physics throughout the world. This was an opportunity for business to get one-to-one interaction with physicists from industry and universities, in both private and government laboratories, who were involved in making and/or influencing purchasing decisions for their companies and institutions. The show brought in commercial exhibitors, government agencies and laboratories. Topics under discussion included Beams Physics, Biophysics, Carbon Nanotubes, Chemical Physics, Clusters, Computational Physics, Disorder & Composites, Electronic Structure, Experiments & Measurements, Fluids & Quantum Fluids, Fullerenes, Glassy & Amorphous Systems, Graphenes… The temptation was to “get physical”…
March 2-8, 2013. USCAP is the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology, dedicated to “leading pathology educational excellence”, and a global leader in the transmission of knowledge in the field of pathology for more than 100 years. The Academy has maintained a rich heritage of leading in the highest standards of pathology education, and attracts to its ranks the leaders in key areas of the science. The Annual Meeting has by far the largest attendance of physician-pathologists of any meeting in the world, it seems. The event regularly attracts over 3,000 pathologists from the United States and Canada, as well as several hundred scientists from overseas. Studies have shown that well over 60% of the practicing pathologist’s time is involved in surgical pathology, cytopathology and organ-based pathology (i.e., anatomic pathology). This is one of the major strengths of the USCAP’s educational activities. It’s like “taking the path(ology) less trodden…”
Sept. 6-9, 2012. ASNC is the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. The mission of the Nuclear Cardiology Foundation is to advance the field of nuclear cardiology through increasing the awareness among patients and the public of the value of this challenging field, encouraging new basic and clinical research. The Exposition provided exhibitors and sponsors with opportunities to meet with decision makers and showcase companies’ services and products in the field of nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular CT. Physicians, scientists, and technologists from every practice-setting attended the ASNC Annual Scientific Session for professional education, career enhancement, and to renew their commitment to the profession. The resources on offer were there to help practitioners navigate the certification process for nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography. These guys are all heart…
July 9-12, 2012. NATP is the National Association of Tax Professionals, the largest organization dedicated to tax folk and their success. They claim to exist to boost tax professionals’ expertise and credibility through tax education, industry-leading federal tax research, up-to-the minute tax code insights and services, and supplies to support tax-advisers’ business. NATP members know that through their service to taxpayers, they are “putting more good into the world”, we were told. How, exactly? ”Members should make every effort to protect the interests of the client and advise the client when the client is taking the wrong course of conduct. The client is responsible for any decisions made when the tax return is prepared”. So “Members should conduct their practice so that it will not jeopardize their professional reputation or self-respect”. Frankly, some clients can tax your patience…
June 19-21, 2012. AIBTM is a leading global exhibition for the U.S. meetings and events industry, bringing together the industry in Baltimore for three days of focused business. The newest addition to the Reed Travel Exhibitions’ global portfolio, they deliver qualified Hosted Buyers and eligible Trade Buyers from the U.S. and around the world. They run events for the meetings industry on 5 continents. This year’s AIBTM Americas Meetings Week kicked off with a day of education and more than 2,250 people in attendance, over 50% up on the previous year. The number of exhibiting companies on the show floor also increased, up from 183 to 194 including 55 new to the event this year, and all resulting in a 5% increase in overall growth of the event. Education was a highlight with a variety of speakers, sessions and keynotes. Hey, didn’t I see you ten minutes ago? We can’t go on “Meeting” like this….
May 20-26, 2012. The 2012 Community Transportation Trade Fair was mounted by CTAA, the Community Transportation Association. This claims to be the most comprehensive collection of community transportation vendors, manufacturers and consultants assembled in one place. The National Community Transit Roadeo honored and celebrated the value of rural and community transit operators, the backbone of the Community Transportation industry. The Roadeo consisted of a written test, an obstacle course and a safety skills demonstration The event drew drivers from around the country to compete for top scores on a course that tested skills on every level of the drivers’ abilities. Delegates could also watch the O’s play the Sox in the famous open-air Camden Yards Stadium, located right across the street from the EXPO hotel in downtown Baltimore — so no need for transportation….
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