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One of CAASD's goals is to actively participate in the aviation community. We share our knowledge and work on building consensus across the community in an effort to achieve modernization of domestic and international aviation systems. We are frequently invited to contribute to conferences, professional journals, and other industry initiatives.

The following are current and upcoming events that CAASD is participating in. View past conferences.

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Winter Simulation Conference 2008 Link to external website

InterContinental Hotel - Miami, Florida
December 7 - December 12, 2008

The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) is the premier international forum for disseminating recent advances in the field of system simulation. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, WSC provides the central meeting place for simulation practitioners, researchers, and vendors working in all disciplines and in the industrial, governmental, military, and academic sectors. WSC'08 will feature a comprehensive program ranging from introductory tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice. The conference includes student presentations, exhibits, training sessions by software vendors, business meetings for professional societies and software user groups, and a general reception. The theme for WSC 2008 is "Global Gateway to Discovery".

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TAAC 2008 Conference (Technical Analysis and Applications Center) Link to external website

Tamaya Hyatt Regency Resort, located on the Santa Ana Pueblo, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico
December 9 - December 11, 2008

Ten years ago, New Mexico State University held its first UAS conference, focused on civil applications. This conference was one of a just a few UAS conferences held in the United States at the time. Since then, we have seen explosive growth in the application of UAS, primarily in the defense sector. We have continued to see strong interest in achieving access to the national airspace system. Our goal ten years later continues to provide a forum for DoD, DHS, other federal agencies and aerospace entrepreneurs to promote this revolution in the aerospace industry.

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Transportation Research Board (TRB) 88th Annual Meeting Link to external website

Washington, D.C.
January 11 - January 15, 2009

The TRB Annual Meeting program covers all transportation modes, with more than 3,000 presentations in nearly 600 sessions addressing topics of interest to all attendeespolicy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. The spotlight theme for 2009 is Transportation, Energy, and Climate Change.

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1st CANSO Middle East ANSP Conference Link to external website

Jeddah, Kingdon of Saudi Arabia
January 26 - January 28, 2009

Building ANS Capability in the Middle East

As air traffic in the Middle East region continues to grow and Arab governments invest in new airport facilities, the need for airspace optimisation in the region is of increasing importance to ensure the future efficiency of the global air transport system.

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Great Lakes Aviation Conference & Expo Link to external website

Rock Financial Showplace - Novi, Michigan
January 30 - January 31, 2009

This event, entering its ninth year, is the most comprehensive aviation event of its kind!

The Aviation Career Fair will be held on the exhibit floor and will highlight career opportunities in the industry. Pilots, mechanics, engineers, and students shouldn't miss this event if they are looking to enhance or establish their career in aviation.

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AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2009 Link to external website

Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Washington, DC, USA
February 3 - February 5, 2009

Join AUVSI members and leading government officials for the unmanned systems industry's premier event on industry and government programs. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2009 will feature over 30 sessions covering the latest information on Air, Ground and Maritime programs. Topics for 2009 include updates on Next Generation UAS, Civil Use of UAS, DARPA Programs, NIST Search and Rescue, Irregular Warfare use for Maritime Systems, and many more.

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20th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Link to external website

Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia
February 26 - February 28, 2009

With the theme of "A New Approach for Your Tomorrow," participants in the 2009 WAI Conference will be immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary for successful aviation careers. More than 3,000 women and men from all segments of the aviation industry are expected to attend.

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34th Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference Link to external website

Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Washington, DC
March 31 - April 1, 2009

The 34th Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference provides an opportunity for leaders in aviation from government and industry to look ahead and share their views for aviation's future. As the theme of this year's conference suggests, the industry continues to face great challenges to its economic health while confronting the realities of energy issues and the need for greater efficiency. Prominent industry and government officials will discuss the impact of these issues on the financial stability of the U.S. industry, as well as the outlook for U.S. and international aviation.

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AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2009 Link to external website

Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, USA
August 10 - August 13, 2009

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AOPA Expo 2009

Tampa, Florida USA
November 5 - November 7, 2009

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