-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Julie Lang [mailto:Julie@forestprod.org] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Februar 2011 21:04 An: burger(a)iufro.org Cc: Dave Cown; awong.unimas(a)gmail.com Betreff: Registration for 65th International Convention is Now Open! Registration for the Forest Products Society's 65th International Convention on June 19-21, 2011 in Portland, Oregon is now open. Check out the Convention program and register today. REGISTER NOW at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/register.html CHECK OUT THE CONVENTION PROGRAM at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html The International Convention is the premier event for professionals in the forest products field. Convened annually by the Forest Products Society, the International Convention brings together hundreds of scientists, design professionals, managers, decision makers, and others from academia, government, non-profit, and private industry sectors to discuss the state of forest products research and learn about innovations in the field. This year's Convention is shaping up to be an outstanding technical event, with more than 170 formal presentations and 130 scientific posters. The program includes a General Session in which industry, university, trade association, and government leaders will discuss sustainable development and role of the forest products industry. There are 29 Technical Sessions spanning a range of topics including structural applications of wood products, environmentally sensitive wood adhesives, woody biomass energy, and innovation-based manufacturing. Check out the Convention program at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html. Reconnect with colleagues and friends from around the world The International Convention isn't only about learning, it's also about professional networking in a business casual setting. In addition to the annual Welcome Reception, Student and Official Luncheons, university alumni receptions and Paul Bunyan Party, pre-convention tours have been planned. Learn more at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/special.html. Discover the greenest meeting place of America's meetingland [Portland, Oregon] Maybe you've heard that the city of Portland, Oregon, has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. One visit will explain why. Come take a first-hand look at the region’s natural beauty, its bustling local scene, its seasonally focused dining and welcoming accommodations – much of which can be accessed via the region’s convenient and eco-friendly light-rail system. You’ll soon understand why so many visitors flock there year-round. Pre-convention tours provided by America's Hub World Travel (at 30% OFF rate for all attendees) will showcase the wide variety of experiences available in the amazing Pacific Northwest. Learn more at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/location.html. REGISTER NOW at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/register.html CHECK OUT THE CONVENTION PROGRAM at http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/program.html We hope you will join us to share your knowledge and raise the visibility of your organization among industry peers. 65th International Convention Planning Committee (http://www.forestprod.org/ic65/images/committee_ic_65.pdf) Comments from 2010 Convention include: "The Forest Products Society has the power to attract professionals from all over the world, and this Convention is a good example of this." ~ Convention participant "My purpose in attending the Convention was to gain information on different markets and utilization techniques. I certainly came out with a significant amount of information." ~ Convention participant "Evaluations show that 67% of participants primarily attended the Convention for the opportunity to network professionally. 88% of them also indicated that they would use the information and connections received at the Convention in their professional lives." ~ Past Convention chair, Robert J. Ross ABOUT THE SOCIETY: Founded in 1947, the Forest Products Society's mission is to foster innovation and research in the environmentally sound processing and use of wood and fiber resources by disseminating information and providing forums for networking and the exchange of knowledge. The global network for forest products professionals 2011 © Forest Products Society. All Rights Reserved. Forest Products Society | 2801 Marshall Ct. | Madison | WI | 53705 Julie Lang Conferences & Meetings Director Forest Products Society 2801 Marshall Court Madison, WI 53705-2295 Phone: 608-231-1361, ext. 208 Fax: 608-231-2152 conferences(a)forestprod.org www.forestprod.org