Advanstar Communications Announces the Launch of SensorsGov, the First Annual Government Sensors Expo & Conference.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SensorsGov 2004 Sensors Expo 2004 WELLESLEY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004 Sensor Science & Technology Forum Collaborates on Conference Program Serving Educational Needs of Government and Military Organizations Advanstar Communications Inc., producers of Sensors Expo & Conference and the publishers of Sensors magazine together with the Hampton Roads Hampton Roads, roadstead, 4 mi (6.4 km) long and 40 ft (12.2 m) deep, SE Va., through which the waters of the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth rivers pass into Chesapeake Bay. Sensor Science & Technology Forum (SS&TF) today announced SensorsGov. This first annual government Sensors Expo & Conference will be held on September 13-15, 2004, at the Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). Pavilion in Virginia Beach, VA. SensorsGov will bring together the most highly qualified audience of sensor-focused strategists, engineers, and technologists from U.S. Government and Military organizations. "Since 1986 Sensors Expo & Conference has been the only exposition and conference to focus exclusively on sensors technology," said Cathy Walters, show director, Sensors Expo & Conference and SensorsGov. "We look forward to bringing this world-class event to the government and military market. Defense spending on information technology is expected to grow at a rapid pace with sensors and sensor technology being a significant part of instrumentation and controls and networked systems -- all products that will be displayed at the event." A content-rich conference program will be an important part of SensorsGov. The program will be developed in collaboration with the Sensor Science & Technology Forum and the Sensors Conference Advisory Committee consisting of representatives of the U.S. Military and other industry leaders. Leaders and innovators from the government, military, university and industry will provide a critical exchange of sensor-related information, challenges and solutions. "The conference sessions will touch on a number of key issues related to the uses of sensors and sensors technology within the government and military," said Rick Lally, the conference chairman from the Sensor Science & Technology Forum. "One topic that is sure to be popular in the sensor community is homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . SensorsGov will dedicate a significant portion of the program to in-depth conversations with researchers, engineers and application/product developers who will review and evaluate the latest in technology, tools and strategies as they relate to homeland security." Invited speakers include keynote addresses from the Office of the Secretary of Defense The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is part of the United States Department of Defense and includes the entire staff of the Secretary of Defense. It is the principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource , the DoD agencies, the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , Coast Guard, VA Port Authority, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , NSF NSF - National Science Foundation , Department of Commerce, Departments of Energy and National Institutes of Health. In addition to the conference sessions, keynote speakers and special events, SensorsGov will feature the latest products and services from world-class companies serving the sensor engineering, research and development, quality control, test engineering and operations and maintenance markets. The exhibit floor will offer the latest in sensors, MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. , piezoelectrics, optical, nanotechnology, fiber-optics, acoustics, ultrasonics ultrasonics, study and application of the energy of sound waves vibrating at frequencies greater than 20,000 cycles per second, i.e., beyond the range of human hearing. , microelectronics, ASICs, embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. , networking products, wireless devices, instrumentation & controls, computer hardware, software and peripherals, data acquisition and information networks. Sensors Expo & Conference is produced by Advanstar Technology Group, a division of Advanstar Communications Inc., a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. and integrated marketing solutions. For further information on exhibiting or attending call 800-331-5706 or visit www.sensorsexpo.com. About the Sensor Science & Technology Forum (SS&TF) The SS&TF is a national initiative formed by the Hampton Roads Technology Council, the technology nerve center of Southeast Virginia. Through the following initiatives, this member-driven non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. is transforming the region and its member organizations into world-recognized sensor technology leaders. SS&TF works with research and economic development organizations to facilitate the growth of sensor businesses; represents the interests of its members to the elected representatives of Local, State and Federal Governments; provides educational programs, networking opportunities and industry information; promotes implementation of technology to increase the number, growth, rate and competitiveness of member organizations; and links members with investors, legislators, educators, support organizations and other critical resources. For further information, visit www.hamptonroadssensors.com. About Advanstar Communications SensorsGov and Sensors Expo & Conference is part of the Advanstar Technology Group. Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 105 business magazines and directories, 80 tradeshows and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art, automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/hospitality. The Company has nearly 1,300 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.advanstar.com. |
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