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Conventions: Jul 27, 2008

Electrodeposition 08

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

This year the conference will consider several timely issues such as how electrodeposition can contribute to the effective production of energy conversion devices, ranging from solar collectors to fuel cell electrocatalysts. Likewise, the challenge of building contacts and interconnects for next generation electronics will be examined over length scales ranging from individual atoms or molecules to chip stacking. Electrochemical fabrication of magnetic materials and devices as well as composite materials will also be discussed. Nucleation and growth phenomena underlie all aspect of electrochemical deposition and this year's meeting will consider the effect of both adsorbates and stress state on morphological evolution during thin film growth. A variety of new measurement methods for studying the growing electrode/electrolyte interface will also be detailed. In addition to the scheduled talks a session of short talks on late breaking news will be held Wednesday evening. There will also be at least two lively poster sessions that are essential elements of the conference and to which all attendees are encouraged to contribute.

Cancer Models & Mechanisms 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island United States

This conference is unique in bringing together leading authorities working with yeast, worms, flies, frogs, mice and, increasingly, human patients – all of whom share the overarching aim of understanding the mechanisms underpinning genesis, evolution and maintenance of cancers. Both basic and translational cancer research stands to gain much from the breadth of insights that such diverse model systems offer. This conferencewill acquaint participants from academia and industry with the diverse set of tools now available with which to understand cancers and work out how best to treat them.

Computational Chemistry 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts United States

The Computational Chemistry GRC has been held biennially since 1986, with chairs alternating between academia and industry. The conference draws a mix of participants from industry, academia, and government covering the full spectrum of computational chemistry -- from ab initio quantum chemistry and quantum dynamics through classical simulation of liquids, biopolymers and materials to docking, virtual screening, and cheminformatics. The 2008 Conference will keep to the traditional GRC format: talks and posters will focus on new, unpublished work; extensive time will be set aside for discussion; and poster sessions will allow participants to show their work and discuss it in detail.

The 2008 conference program will focus on new computational chemistry methods for industrial applications in drug discovery, materials science, and nanotechnology. In addition to general sections on quantum mechanics (topics such as dispersion and local hybrid methods in DFT), classical simulation (focusing on sampling methods and free energy calculations), and cheminformatics, special sections are planned for “Physical Methods in Docking”, “Open Boundary Multiscale Modelling” and “Biomolecular Electrostatics”.

Macromolecular Organization & Cell Function 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Magdalen College, Oxford, England United Kingdom

The Gordon Research Conference on Macromolecular Organization and Cell Function: Cellular Systems Biology has met biannually. This year the co-chairs of the program are Robert S. Balaban from the NIH and Loranne Agius from the University of Newcastle. The conference continues to focus on internal organization of the living cell to provide a systems level understanding of how interactions between specific molecular constituents contribute to basic cell function. Subcellular organization often is transient, as in the dynamic interactions of molecular motors with the cytoskeleton, of macromolecules in signal transduction pathways, or of the enzymic components of metabolic pathways. Many of these interactions depend on the unique conditions and compartmentation that exist within the intact cell that are disturbed or even destroyed using conventional in vitro approaches. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of biochemical and structural data in the light of known intracellular conditions including the spatial distribution of proteins and metabolites. Discussed are studies on macromolecular assemblies, non-invasive imaging, cellular topology of second messenger signaling pathways, and the global analysis of cellular proteins and metabolites. In addition, theoretical modeling, including the development and testing of mechanisms for handling large amounts of bioinformatics data, is a major emphasis of the conference based on the recognition that complex interactions are very difficult to study without computational tools. The conference is traditionally attended by scientists with a wide range of interests and expertise, ranging from experimentalists to theorists interested in sharing views and approaches. There is active cross-disciplinary discussion that has been greatly stimulating and valuable to the participants, and which has also fostered numerous collaborations.

Mechanisms Of Toxicity 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Bates College, Lewiston, Maine United States

There is growing evidence that environmental agents, such as pollutants, pesticides, and natural toxins, contribute to the etiology and pathogenesis of major chronic diseases in the U.S. and worldwide, including cancer, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition, the interaction of these environmental exposures with diet, pharmaceutical agents, genetics, and age, can have detrimental influences on disease incidence and prognosis. Thus, a new frontier in environmental sciences and human health is being defined by research into toxicant-risk factor interactions in chronic disease etiology and pathogenesis. At this Gordon Research Conference research presentations and discussions will focus on the interplay between environmental exposures and disease risk factors on the development and progression of chronic diseases. Abstract submissions for poster presentations are invited in any area of toxicology.

Musculoskeletal Biology & Bioengineering 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Proctor Academy, Andover, New Hampshire United States

In the diseased or injured musculoskeletal system, a variety of repair, regeneration, and replacement treatment strategies have been used successfully, and novel approaches are being developed. The goal of this Gordon Research Conference on Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering will be to examine topics relevant to diseases, development, physical and biological regulation, diagnostics, and therapeutics of multiple tissues, including bone, cartilage, intervertebral disc, muscle, nerve, meniscus, ligament, and tendon. The Conference will address multiple cross-cutting topics, including developmental biology, imaging, stem cells, biomaterials, systems biology, environmental influences, and the translation of basic research to clinical practice. This is described by the conference theme, "Integrating Musculoskeletal Science: Biology, Engineering, And Clinical Challenges."

Within this context, the more general aims of this conference are:

1. To provide a premier forum for presentation and discussion of the latest information in the field of Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering, and thereby facilitate the development of new insights, new interactions, new collaborations, and new research directions.
2. To encourage new investigators and advanced trainees to embrace the field of Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering, not only through exposure to or dissemination of cutting-edge research, but also through collegial interactions with more senior colleagues in an environment that is conducive to formal and informal scientific discourse.

Plasmonics 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Tilton School, Tilton, New Hampshire United States

Since 2001, there has been an explosive growth of scientific interest in the role of plasmons in optical phenomena including guided-wave propagation and imaging at the subwavelength scale, nonlinear spectroscopy and negative index metamaterials. The unusual dispersion properties of metals near the plasmon resonance enables excitation of surface modes and resonant modes in nanostructures that access a very large range of wavevectors over a narrow frequency range, and accordingly, resonant plasmon excitation allows for light localization in ultra-small volumes. This feature constitutes a critical design principle for light localization below the free space wavelength and opens the path to truly nanoscale plasmonic optical devices. This principle, combined with quantitative electromagnetic simulation methods and a broad portfolio of established and emerging nanofabrication methods creates the conditions for dramatic scientific progress and a new class of subwavelength optical components.

Sensory Coding And The Natural Environment 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca, Toscana Italy

The scientific theme of the conference is the encoding and processing of complex natural environmental stimuli by biological systems. The conference is intended to bring together neuroscientists and psychologists interested in understanding the representation and use of such information in the brain, with researchers from engineering, physics, mathematics and other quantitative disciplines who are interested in characterizing the structure of natural sensory signals (images, sounds, odors, etc).

Traditionally, neuroscientists and psychologists have used relatively simple, "controlled" stimuli (e.g., sine-wave gratings, pure tones, spots, clicks, taps or vibration to the skin, etc) to probe the response properties of sensory neurons and characterize perceptual abilities. This approach has been successful at determining basic stimulus selectivities of neurons and in elucidating circuit mechanisms. But processing in neural circuits is highly non-linear and adaptive, so circuits can react quite differently to natural stimuli and experiments using artificial stimuli are often of limited usefulness in predicting these responses. Neural circuits are presumably encoding or extracting certain spatio-temporal patterns from the input stream, but one cannot discover the nature of these patterns by simply probing with one element at a time drawn from a limited set. Since the process of evolution has presumably built sensory systems in order to process signals from the natural environment, it seems natural that these signals can provide clues, or even be used as stimuli, in the study of sensory systems.

Solid State Chemistry I

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

Today, researchers in this field can be found in numerous scientific areas including Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mineralogy/Geology, and Condensed Matter Physics. The inherently multidisciplinary nature and breadth of solid state chemistry provides the intellectual basis for its continuing vitality. The well-attended Gordon Research Conferences, held in even years in the U.S. and in odd years in Europe, continue the precedent of bringing together researchers from diverse backgrounds, who study a variety of materials types, to discuss the latest advances and challenges in solid state chemistry.

Although the 2008 meeting will feature a broad set of oral and poster presentations on a variety of current topics, one theme that will receive some emphasis is solids for energy conversion and conservation emphasis will also be give to materials synthesis and discovery. This problem broadly impacts not only solid state chemistry research, but cuts across a number of disciplines such as physics, material science and engineering.

Stereochemistry 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island United States

The GRC Conference: This year’s conference has been focused on two important areas whose developments are at the cutting edge of advances in stereochemistry: asymmetric synthesis and stereocontrolled chemistry. The selection of speakers in each of these disciplines was carried out with special emphasis to represent the very latest in mechanistic and structural aspects of chemistry and biology with stereochemistry at its core. It is the hope of the organizers that it is not the ticking of the clock that moves the conference forward on a day to day basis, but rather a healthy exchange of ideas and discussion that are expected to emanate from the presentations.

Synaptic Transmission 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine United States

The conference aims at bringing together leading scientists and young researchers from all areas of synaptic transmission, and will serve as a forum for discussing new developments in this highly interdisciplinary area of brain research. The conference should be interesting for students and scientists in neuroscience, as well as for anyone interested in nervous system function. To enhance the possibility that exciting recent results will be presented at the meeting, four speakers for short presentations (10 mins + 5 mins discussion) will be selected from the applicants, based on the submitted abstracts. Ample time will be allowed for the presentation of posters. In addition, in a Data Blitz session, 4-5 short talks by PhD students (5 mins) will be selected based on the submitted abstracts.

Thin Film & Small Scale Mechanical Behavior 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Colby College, Waterville, Maine United States

In late July 2008 we will explore these issues in depth, in the usual collegial atmosphere of a GRC. An exciting lineup of outstanding invited speakers will present their latest work in a lecture structure similar to that of the previous five meetings of this Conference, and we expect that the poster sessions will be just as lively and enjoyable as the ones in 2006. As Chair and Vice Chair, we encourage you to attend and actively participate in the conference. We are pleased to be able to provide limited travel scholarships to graduate students, post-docs, and junior faculty members; please contact the Chair directly to inquire about available funds.

Water & Aqueous Solutions 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Holderness School, Plymouth, New Hampshire United States

Water is the spice of life. Without water we would not exist, nor would any form of life. Water occurs in our oceans, in our atmosphere, drives our climate, is underground, and sculpts our landscape. It is essential to our industry and survival as a species. We drink it, wash in it, paint with it, dispose of waste products in it, use it to keep things cool, use it to heat things up, use it to transport huge weights over vast distances. Yet how one single fluid manages to perform so many different functions for us is not fully understood. Even seemingly simple questions like “How are water molecules arranged?” do not have clear cut answers.

Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Westin Grand, Town Arabella Qualys, Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

PICMET (Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology) was established in 1989 as a non-profit organization to disseminate information on technology management through an international conference. It is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee. The Advisory Council provides advice and counsel on the global issues and critical dimensions of technology management and assists the president in the selection of key speakers. Advisory Council members deliver plenary speeches at the Conference.

10th Symposium on Nuclei in the Cosmos (NIC10)

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, Michigan United States

Nuclei in the Cosmos is the most important international meeting in the field of nuclear astrophysics. It brings together nuclear experimentalists, nuclear theorists, astronomers, theoretical astrophysicists, cosmochemists, and others interested in the scientific questions at the interface of nuclear physics and astrophysics. These questions concern, for example, the origin of the elements in the cosmos and the nuclear reactions that occur in the big bang, in stars, and in stellar explosions.

ACA-2008: 14th International Conference on Applications of Computer Algebra

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008,
Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Castle of Hagenberg, Hagenberg, Upper Austria Austria

The ACA series of conferences is devoted to promoting the applications and development of Computer Algebra and Symbolic Computation. Topics include computer algebra and symbolic computation in engineering, the sciences, medicine, pure and applied mathematics, education, communication and computer science.

Meeting Format
The meeting will be run in the standard format where individuals are invited to organize a special session. Individuals can propose a special session by contacting the conference chairs, session proposals will be approved by the ACA board. All paper submissions must be directed to an organizer of an appropriate special session.

19th International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Jacobs University, Bremen, Bremen Germany

Interest in cross-cultural psychology has greatly increased during the past few decades. IACCP now has a world-wide membership with over 880 members drawn from many diverse cultural backgrounds. Through meetings, conferences, its Journal of Cross-Cultural Research, the Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin, and interpersonal exchanges, it provides a vehicle for communication and cooperation among its members and a means of drawing the attention of other psychologists and scientists in related disciplines to the dynamic interactions between culture and behavior. IACCP is committed to the pursuit of excellence in scholarship and research, to the application of knowledge in the amelioration of social problems, and to the maintenance of high standards of ethical behavior among its members.

The international congresses of IACCP serve as major meeting places for the exchange of ideas among researchers and students from all over the world. Since its inauguration in Hong Kong, biennial congress have been held in Kingston, Canada; Tilburg, Netherlands; Munich, Germany; Bhubaneswar, India; Aberdeen, Scotland; Acapulco, Mexico; Istanbul, Turkey; Newcastle, Australia; Nara, Japan; Liege, Belgium; Pamplona, Spain; Montreal, Canada; Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A., Pultusk, Poland; Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Xi’an, China, and most recently in 2006, Isle of Spetses, Greece.

9th World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Québec City Convention Centre Quebec City, Quebec Canada

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, the Canadian Society for Clinical Pharmacology (CSCP) and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR), we look forward to welcoming in 2008 a broad cross-section of those interested in clinical pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and toxicology and improved therapeutics to support better health outcomes. The Scientific Committee will put together an exciting program that will appeal to attendees whose interests range from the molecular to community health. New sciences of pharmacogenomics and proteomics will be well represented.

Caregiver Training (Care of the Children - Infants & Toddlers)

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008,
Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic ,Primary Care Academy Learning Centre Singapore Singapore

With the busy schedules of Singaporeans, employing a domestic helper is often a necessity. But if you have elderly parents or young children at home, would you entrust their care to someone who may not be adequately trained?

PCA offers a training programme conducted by experienced registered nurses to equip your helper with basic hygiene, nutrition and nursing skills specifically for the care of your loved ones.

If you are a caregiver/helper, this training programme will enhance your ability to provide excellent care to those under your charge.

Leadership & Management: Middle Management, Cairo

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Semiramis InterContinental Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

Differentiate among the three levels of management and understand their responsibilities.

Discuss the principal challenges managers face in today's increasingly competitive environment.

Practice advanced managerial skills needed for senior positions.

Resolve conflict based on a win-win approach.

Introduce and manage change leading to continuous improvement.

6th National Seismic Conference on Bridges & Highways

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008,
The Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina United States

The conference is organized by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Transportation Research Board (TRB), MCEER, University at Buffalo, and the hosting agency South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). This is the sixth in a series of biennial conferences, the last of which was held in the San Francisco area September 2006.

The technical program will feature over 75 technical presentations and keynote speakers from around the world. There will be two “best paper” awards presented. The conference will include a student design competition, a poster session, an awards luncheon, and an optional boat tour of Charleston harbor and the recently completed Arthur Ravenel Jr. (Cooper River) Bridge. There will also be a pre-conference workshop on Sunday. Also planned is a technical exhibition where engineers and managers can talk personally with company representatives who can explain the latest technology, products and services in the field.

Interpersonal Skills: Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making, KL

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

*Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions.

* Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions.

*Analyze and solve actual problems facing them at work.

Human Resources Management, Cairo

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Semiramis InterContinental Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

* Explain the main functions in Human Resources and the role of each.

* Learn the functions of recruitment and selection and explain the main steps in attracting and hiring qualified candidates.

* Learn the cycle of training and development and how T and D works from identification of training needs to evaluation of training.

* Learn the roles and responsibilities of human resources in designing and implementing a performance management system.

* Learn the career options available for HR professionals and examine the best ways forward in light of these options.

Professional Skills for Finance and Accounting, Damascus

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Le Meridien Damascus, Damascus, Syria

* Gain knowledge of essential skills to enhance their ability to run the Finance Department.

* Manage finance functions in an organized and professional manner.

* Understand the reporting requirements for the Finance Department.

* Become skilled at important personal organization, staffing and time management skills.

* Apply finance policies and procedures to add-value and communicate effectively with other departments.

Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Ceylan InterContinental Hotel, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

* Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities.

* Manage routine, corrective, as well as large scale preventive maintenance activities.

* Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work.

* Use the right Key Performance Indicators KPIs for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department.

Advanced Public Relations, KL

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

* Practice the key communication skills and techniques which are essential for performing their public relations duties.

* Demonstrate a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with the internal and external publics of the organization.

* Play an active role in supporting the image and reputation of the organization.

ISCA - International Surface Coating Association

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 29, 2008,
Zhuhai, Guangdong China 519075

ISCA, International Surface Coating Association, was established in 2007. Thanks to the proposal of several companies evolving in the coating industry. The purpose was to set up an association in order to promote the coating industry in China and to develop partnerships between Chinese and foreign companies.

ISCA is a place for debate, exchange, information, etc. for everyone engaged in the field of coating? such as managers, engineers, trainers, universities, experts, associations, and so on.

More than 80 members, from China as well as Europe and North Africa, joined the association at the founding convention at Zhuhai. To improve mutual understanding, to develop partnership, to find new business opportunities, those are the ISCA purposes which the international vocation was clearly indicated in the name.

A Symposium is organized at Zhuhai, from July 27th to 29th, in order to gather all the members and to invite all the people involved in the coating industry who would like to attend it. The main topic is “Functional Coating Development and Application”.

If you are interested by that Symposium, don’t hesitate to send an email at Damien Debrand:
inter@isca-world.com
The ISCA website, currently under construction, has already hosted the Symposium invitation:
http://www.isca-world.com

CDMA Wireless Users Group Conference (CWUG 2008)

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel Ottawa, Ontario Canada

The CDMA Wireless Users Group Conference (CWUG) offers Nortel's CDMA Wireless Customer Operators the chance to attend Plenary Sessions including keynotes by Nortel and customer executives and detailed technical operations workshops led by Nortel and customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all technical disciplines. CWUG also provides a full day of product demonstrations at our Nortel Carling R&D facility just outside of Ottawa hosted by the CDMA development teams headquartered there.

NANUC NMR BootCamp 2008

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008,
University of Connecticut Farmington, Connecticut United States

The NANUC NMR BootCamp has become one of the premier NMR instructional courses offered worldwide. The focus of the BootCamp is to introduce graduate students and researchers to the resources they will need in order to optimize their acquisition, processing and interpretation of biomolecular NMR data. Our core speakers are the developers of the most widely used NMR software packages. Core speakers will present their programs and the most recent updates and improvements. Participants will then use the software with example data during a step by step hands on sessions. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own data for use in the intimate hands-on sessions.

This year's BootCamp will be hosted by Dr. Jeff Hoch at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Sessions will take place in the newly renovated Massey Auditorium with participants enjoying an exceptional work environment and the ability to connect their own laptop or use a provided workstation. This, the 7th annual NANUC NMR BootCamp promises to be the best yet. Please register early as spaces will be limited.

17th International Conference on Photochemical Conversion and Storage of Solar Energy

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The development and sustainable management of natural resources for energy and environmental purposes continues to grow in both relevance and importance, with solar-based technologies playing a significant role in addressing these issues. The biennial International Conference on Photochemical Conversion and Storage of Solar Energy (IPS) series provide an excellent forum for academic and industry personnel to gather and exchange knowledge and ideas in related fields.

20th Bienneial Conference on Chemical Education

Jul 27, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana United States

The 20th BCCE, like all of its predecessors, is designed to provide you with opportunities for interacting with chemistry instuctors of all levels in formal and informal settings. There will be a mixture of plenary lectures, symposia, workshops, chemical demonstrations, poster sessions, exhibits and tours of chemistry research areas.

The conference is designed for middle school science teachers, secondary school chemistry teachers, graduate students, and college chemistry instructors and professors. The conference provides chemistry teachers with opportunities for interacting with colleagues at all levels in formal and informal settings. Teachers who are new to chemistry teaching and those who have teaching experience will find this conference to be an excellent source of materials, techniques, and chemistry content. The BCCE helps teachers make connections with colleagues and friends who are dedicated to teaching chemistry.

25th European Conference on Surface Science (ECOSS 2008)

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Featured Symposia:

1. Molecular ordering and molecular self-assembly
2. In-situ reactions on metal single crystal surfaces and nanoparticles: toward realistic conditions
3. Structures and processes at solid-liquid interfaces
4. Transport through molecules and molecular electronics
5. Dynamics at surfaces
6. New materials for sustainable energy production
7. Chiral recognition and chiral catalysis
8. Tribology at the atomic scale
9. Surface reactions and surface catalysis
10. Electronic structure and quantum effects of two-dimensional systems
11. Magnetism and Spintronics
12. Carbon-based electronics

29th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors (ICPS 2008)

Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
RioCentro Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors is a series of biennial meetings that began in 1950. This conference has been the main forum in the field, and has taken place in many countries. The most recent meeting took place in Vienna in 2006 (www.icps2006.at). In 2008, the Brazilian community will host the first issue in this series to take place in the Southern Hemisphere and, in particular, in South America.