May 2008 Conference Information

iBIO SBIR Workshop

• What: Two-day intensive workshop format to cover all aspects of writing SBIR/STTR grants focused on life science technologies, including: eligibility, sources of funding and agency differences, understanding what reviewers look for, and step-by-step instruction on how to write each section of your proposal. The workshop will cover all agencies, including the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, with detailed emphasis on NIH.
• When: May 1-2, 2008
• Where: Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: iBIO
• Additional Information: http://ibioinstitute.org/programs/registration/SBIR.lasso

LES 2008 Spring Meeting

• What: The 2008 International Conference will be combined with the LES (USA and Canada) spring meeting. The synergistic effect of this combination is expected to draw a record attendance, with varied and rich program content and unsurpassed networking opportunities. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan ahead. Chicago has been the host for several successful LES meetings, and this one is expected to be the best yet.
• When: May 4-7, 2008
• Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: LES
• Additional Information: http://www.usa-canada.les.org/meetings/2008spring/

2008 FLC National Meeting

• What: Join us for the 2008 FLC national meeting, themed "On the Innovation Trail," in Portland, Oregon, May 5-8, 2008. With its Oregon location, this year's theme was inspired by the value of exploration shown by Lewis and Clark on the Oregon Trail as they traveled America's frontier. Each year federal laboratories invent, research, and transfer innovations to enhance America and the world. This year the FLC will explore the latest techniques, policies, and procedures for moving technology and intellectual property to the new frontier.
• When: May 5-8, 2008
• Where: Portland, Oregon
• Sponsored by: FLC
• Additional Information: http://www.federallabs.org/meeting/

2008 Dual Use Technology Briefing

• What: The military depends on commercial business to develop new technologies to protect the warfighter and advance homeland security. This briefing will cover an overview of TARDEC and explain how companies can help research innovative technologies that fit the dual-use needs of the Army and industry. Event highlights include the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), and R&D contracting with the U.S. Army.
• When: May 6, 2008
• Where: Macomb Professional Development Center, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Michigan
• Additional Information: http://www.ptacsofmichigan.org/events.html#may

10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites

• What: Please join us for this important international conference that will examine the latest developments in the science, technology, economics and applications of biofibre plastic composites. The conference will include technical and poster presentations, discussions, and tabletop exhibits, as well as ample opportunities for networking with friends and colleagues from around the world. Major topics to be covered include materials, processing technologies, design and performance issues, marketing and distribution, special issues.
• When: May 12-13, 2008
• Where: Renaissance Toronto Hotel Airport
• Sponsored by: Centre for Biocomposites & Biomaterials Processing at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry and the Ontario Centres of Excellence; Forest Service - Forest Products Laboratory; the Forest Products Society; and the Canadian Natural Composites Council
• Additional Information: http://www.biocomposites-toronto.com/index.html

Smallwood 2008 and Bioenergy and Wood Products Joint Conference

• What: The theme of this year's conference is "Cutting Edge Technologies to Optimize Utilization of Smallwood and Woody Biomass." The objective of this conference is to provide state-of-the-art information on small-tree utilization and to foster peer-to-peer learning. Enormous quantities of woody biomass are being generated from thinning operations, land clearing, and hurricane disasters. These issues drive the need to create solutions for using low-value and waste wood. This conference will include an international slate of speakers, including researchers, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users.
• When: May 13-15, 2008
• Where: Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: Forest Service - Forest Products Laboratory and the Forest Products Society
• Additional Information: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/notices/events/2008may13-15--smallwood.pdf