
Important Dates
October 1, 2008: Abstract submission system opens
October 15, 2008: Registration opens
January 16, 2009: Deadline for the submission of abstracts for presentations and/or for special sessions
February 27, 2009: Acceptance decisions by Scientific Committee sent to authors
March 31, 2009: Deadline for presenters to register; and to secure ‘Early Bird’ fees
17 May 2009: Forum registration desk opens and welcome reception
18 May 2009: Forum opens
19 May 2009: Forum banquet at Ocean Cliff, Newport, RI
20 May 2009: Forum closes.
May 21 2009: OECD workshop opens at Newport Hyatt Regency Hotel
May 22, 2009: OECD workshop closes

