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August 2010 Conference Information

Automation & Controls Symposium 2010

• What: The ASNE Automation & Controls Symposium 2010 has been established to serve as a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas relating to the automation and integration of naval machinery and ship control systems. The symposium promotes the exchange of ideas and information in a professional engineering environment with attendees from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Military Sealift Command, industry, and academia. The theme for Automation & Controls Symposium 2010 is "Commonality and Open Architecture for Naval Ship Control Systems."
• When: August 10-11, 2010
• Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: ASNE
• Additional Information: http://www.navalengineers.org/events/individualeventwebsites/ACS2010/Pages/ASNELandingPage.aspx

NDIA Special Missions Conference

• What: This special missions collaborative forum will provide a platform for leaders and subject matter experts to express and address current/real-world issues, challenges, and gaps in the Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Maritime & Littoral focus areas. Discussion will be at the Secret U.S. Only level.
• When: August 10-12, 2010
• Where: NSWC Crane, Indiana
• Sponsored by: NDIA
• Additional Information: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0280/Pages/default.aspx

Resource Rendezvous 2010

• What: The 4th Annual Resource Rendezvous will bring together researchers, grant writers, business leaders, and other professionals. The event overviews current research interests of selected federal agencies and their related R&D funding opportunities. Last year's event, held at the UW Milwaukee, drew more than 130 attendees.
• When: August 11, 2010
• Where: UW-Madison College of Engineering, 1415 Engineering Dr., Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: WSRC
• Additional Information: http://www.wisecurity.org/events/

2010 FLC Midwest Regional Meeting

• What: Our theme this year is "Securing our Energy Future." Sessions will include presentations from the labs regarding their activities and efforts to improve our nation's use of energy resources. Tours of Monona Terrace and the Forest Products Laboratory's new facilities will be provided.
• When: August 17-19, 2010
• Where: DoubleTree Hotel, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: FLC Midwest Region
• Additional Information: http://www.flcmidwest.org/2010regionalmeeting/index.html

Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium

• What: Working under the theme "Collaborating to Rapidly Provide Superior, Integrated Capabilities to Our Warfighters," the Michigan Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2010 Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS). "GVSETS provides an important venue for government, academic and industry participants to present cutting-edge research, establish critical links between programs, and establish a scientific foundation for pursuing current and future military technologies," said Chuck Prikopa, GVSETS chairman and NDIA Michigan Chapter director. "We encourage any organization involved in ground vehicle technology development to consider submitting a technical paper and participating in this event.
• When: August 17-19, 2010
• Where: Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
• Sponsored by: NDIA
• Additional Information: http://www.ndia-mich.org/gvsets.php

DLA Enterprise Supplier Conference & Exhibition

• What: This conference replaces the former Land and Maritime Supply Chains Business Conference (DSCC) and will include participation from all DLA activities to include Troop Support (DSCP), Aviation (DSCR), Land & Maritime (DSCC), Energy (DESC), Distribution (DDC), Disposal (DRMS) and Cataloging (DLIS) for a Defense Logistics Agency-wide conference.
• When: August 23-25, 2010
• Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
• Sponsored by: NDIA
• Additional Information: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0780/Pages/default.aspx

2010 ONR Naval S&T Partnership Conference

• What: By investing in next-generation technology, ONR pursues the delivery of technological advantages, such as critical equipment, tools and training, to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. We collaborate with the brightest minds from around the world to support our current and future force, laying the foundation for many of those partnerships at the Naval Science and Technology Partnership Conference.
• When: August 24-26, 2010
• Where: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
• Sponsored by: ONR
• Additional Information: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Conference-Event-ONR/science-technology-partnership.aspx

Supplying the Global Renewable Energy Market: Export Tools & Resources for Success

• What: Is your company interested in entering the global supply chain for the wind and solar industries? Are you already a supplier and looking to expand in wind and solar markets? On Wednesday, August 25, experts from the solar & wind industries will provide updates, information, and contacts pertaining to these important and emerging markets. The global investment in renewable energy reached $120 billion in 2008, reflecting a 44% increase in solar and a 51% increase in wind. This daylong seminar will provide tools & resources to assist your company with navigating the challenging, but potentially rewarding landscape of these two sectors that are leading the growth in renewable energy.
• When: August 25, 2010
• Where: Wingate by Wyndham, West Chester, Ohio
• Sponsored by: Department of Commerce
• Additional Information: http://www.buyusa.gov/cincinnati/renewableenergy.html

Public Tours of NASA's Glenn Research Center

• What: NASA's Glenn Research Center invites the general public to tour its laboratory and testing facilities. Tours are free to all ages and available to U.S. citizens. Reservations are required and can be made up to 30 days in advance, but must be made at least one day in advance of the actual tour. The schedule of facilities to be visited during each tour is available here.
• When: First and third Saturday of each month between April and October, departing hourly between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from the Visitors Center.
• Where: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio
• Sponsored by: NASA Glenn Research Center
• Additional Information: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/events/tours.html