January 2007 Conference Information

2007 Chemical and Biological Information Systems Conference and Exhibition

• What: Chemical and Biological Information Systems (CBIS 2007) Conference, hosted by National Defense Industrial Association and Supported by The Joint Science & Technology Office, Joint Project Manager Information Systems and the JPEO-CBD at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, in Austin, Texas on January 8 - 11 2007. This unclassified conference will include discussions in the areas of innovative technologies, concepts, and applications that can be applied to current and future Chemical and Biological Information Systems.
• When: January 8 - 12, 2007
• Where: Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
• Sponsored by: NDIA
• Additional Information: www.ndia.org/Template.cfm?Section=7320&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=14415

Connect2Car: The Automobile's Convergence with Consumer Electronics

• What: What do Satellites, Microchips and Tires have in common? They all converge when the consumer drives the car! Will the connected seamless experience influence consumer preference towards technology friendly automobiles? How can automakers future proof the car allowing the latest in Consumer Electronics to be added to the automobile long after it leaves the showroom? What could enable technology without restricting innovation? How can two industries build a solution to fulfill consumer demand?
• When: January 10, 2007
• Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Las Vegas, nevada
• Sponsored by: SAE International
• Additional Information: www.sae.org/events/ces/connect/

6th Annual Nanotech Investing Forum

• What: A window on where VCs are investing and the most promising commercialization applications. Nanotechnology continues to receive growing attention from venture capital investors. Government, universities/labs, and corporations are fueling the growth of nanotech research into profitable commercial applications.
• When: January 22-23, 2007
• Where: Renaissance Esmeralda, Palm Springs, California
• Sponsored by: IBF
• Additional Information: www.ibfconferences.com/ibf/viewdetails.asp?lstconfname=185

3rd Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit

• What: Clean Tech is fast becoming one of the hottest areas of investment and technology development to be embraced by the venture capital community. This conference was developed to support Clean Tech as an industry where we can collectively respond to some of the world's biggest problems with financially driven solutions. The demand for cleaner technologies is on the rise. Attending this conference will highlight which areas pose the greatest risk & reward.
• When: January 23-24, 2007
• Where: Renaissance Esmeralda, Palm Springs, California
• Sponsored by: IBF
• Additional Information: www.ibfconferences.com/ibf/viewdetails.asp?lstconfname=183

Advanced MicroGrid Technology for Military & Homeland Security

• What: Recent natural disasters and black outs have made apparent our need for more reliable power systems for our homes and businesses. MicroGrids provide a solution for large power supply to be deployed at a moments notice when faced with these unplanned events. Many organizations including NextEnergy are actively making progress on MicroGrid Technology to aid in our emergency response efforts and ensure energy security. MicroGrids offer unique solutions for both commercial and military applications, including immediate deployment of electricity, heating and air conditioning, water purification, and satellite communications in the case of an emergency. This event will share recent developments in both stationary and mobile MicroGrid technology and, at the same time, discuss a variety of market applications.
• When: January 26, 2007
• Where: NextEnergy Center
• Sponsored by: NextEnergy
• Additional Information: www.nextenergy.org/events/detail.asp?ContentId=1F391899-571F-457C-8443-17DE24961882&bk=%2Fevents%2Findex%2Easp