[ESIP-all] 5 Days Left for Early Registration for ESIP Federation Meeting

[Carol B. Meyer]

The 22nd ESIP Federation meeting will take place January 6-8, 2009 at
the Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel in Washington, DC.  The theme
of the meeting is Data Policy and will examine the roles the ESIP
Federation might play in the larger Earth science data arena.  A
powerful line up of experts has been invited to share their perspectives
on this important topic.  Check out the working
<http://wiki.esipfed.org/index.php/January_6-8,_2009,_ESIP_Federation_Me
eting,_Washington,_DC#Program>  agenda to see who's speaking and what
technical and other topical breakouts are being offered.  Some
highlights include:
*         Plenary talks from the National Academy of Sciences, Science
Commons and Google/NOAA
*         Data Stewardship Workshop
*         Data Access Tools Workshop
*         A wide range of technical, policy and education breakouts.
The meeting is highly participatory, with many opportunities for Q&A,
direct input into sessions and informal networking.
 
Register <https://www.regonline.com/63357_660525S>  today for the
meeting.  Early bird registration is open through November 30 and is
$300/members, $400/non-members.
 
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites for
$189/night (plus taxes).  Please use the group code of JNO when
reserving your room by calling 800-362-2779 or booking it online
<http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/WASCCES-JNO-2
0090105/index.jhtml> .  The cut-off date for making your hotel
reservation is December 7.
 
I'm looking forward to seeing you in January.
 
Regards,
Carol Meyer
 
 
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