PIUG 2006 Northeast Conference

Introduction

The PIUG Northeast Conference brings together experts in the area of chemistry/biology, non-chemistry/biology and legal topics relating to patent information. It is an excellent forum to learn and share best practices regarding a specific process in searching and retrieving patent information. Vendors will be available to discuss their expertise and products. The key objective of this one-day meeting is to provide opportunities for learning, networking and professional development.

Conference Schedule

• Monday, October 9: STN Patent Forum
   
• Tuesday, October 10: Main Meeting Presentations and Exhibition
   
• Wednesday, October 11: Workshops

Hotel

The Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Brunswick NJ is 2 blocks from the NJ Transit train station, NJ Transit bus and Suburban Transit bus lines. Single and double rooms are $184/night. September 19 is the cutoff date for room reservations at conference price. Either call the hotel directly (732 873 1234), use the toll free number 1-800-872-3600, or go online for room reservations.

Registration

PIUG Members $35.00 ; Non-Members $75.00
After September 19, 2006, registration will be $75.00.

PIUG 2006 Annual Conference Planning Committee

Adrienne Shanler - Planning Chair, Fundraising, Workshops
AJ D'Ambra - Program Committee Chair
Don Walter - Program Committee, Travel
Marty Goffman - Program Committee
Zhifu Shu - Program Committee
Hal Murray - Program Committee
Natalie Pilote - Program Committee
Christine Leyva - Fundraising
Cynthia Barcelona-Yang - Fundraising
Sandra Unger - Signage
Ric Snead - Meeting Web Pages
Kit Lee - Evaluations
Faye Kramer - Registration
Mariann Lucas - Registration
Monica Weiss - Registration
Diane Webb - Meeting Book

Information will be updated as it is received and posted on the PIUG and CHMINF-L email lists and on the PIUG website http://www.piug.org.