Founded in 1945, the International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofi t organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve diffi cult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards, certifi es industry professionals, provides education and training, publishes books and technical articles, and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

ISA Symposia and Technical Conferences

58th Analysis Division Symposium14–18 April 2013Galveston Island Convention CenterHilton Galveston Island ResortGalveston, Texas USA 59th International Instrumentation Symposium13–17 May 2013Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse SquareCleveland, Ohio USA

13th ISA LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium21–23 May 2013Astor Crowne PlazaNew Orleans, Louisiana USA

2013 Communications Division Symposium21–23 May 2013Hotel TBDWashington, D.C. USA 56th ISA POWID Division Symposium2–7 June 2013 Rosen Centre HotelOrlando, Florida USA

2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium 6–8 August 2013Hotel TBDOrlando, Florida USA

8th ISA Marketing and Sales Summit11–13 September 2013 Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, Louisiana USA

No matter how you say it—or shout it—it’s astonishing how fast time zips by. As a result, we’re all too often caught off guard by our fast-changing, demanding schedules, and have to scramble to make meeting and travel arrangements at the very last minute…. situations that can border on the, well, comical. That’s why it’s essential to plan for and commit to important meetings and gatherings early.

By marking your calendar now to attend the 2013 ISA technical division symposium or technical conference of your choice and fi eld of expertise, you’ll be sure to experience the outstanding learning, personal development, networking, and social opportunities these events are known for throughout the automation community.

You’ll meet face to face with renowned experts and presenters, hear fi rst hand about the latest technologies and trends, and gain the high-value, peer-reviewed technical content that will keep you and your skills on the cutting edge. And, yes, there will be plenty of time to relax and have some good, old-fashioned fun!

58th ISA Analysis Division Symposium 14–18 April 2013 Galveston Island Convention CenterHilton Galveston Island ResortGalveston, Texas USA

ISA’s 58th Analysis Division Symposium, to be held in historical Galveston, Texas, will feature another exceptional agenda to educate attendees on new and innovative processes, analytical techniques, and industry developments and applications.

This long-running, well-attended symposium year after year attracts some of the fi eld’s leading experts who provide indispensable training classes and technical presentations. Core topics for 2013 will include sampling, chromatography, spectroscopy, chemiluminescence, and other analytical techniques. Vendors of current analytical instrumentation will be available during morning and afternoon breaks, at lunch time, and after the technical presentations.

Certainly, no visit to Galveston would be complete without some Texas-sized hospitality. The symposium’s reception and social functions provide the ideal venues to unwind. In addition, Galveston Island features many marvelous attractions, including 242-acre Moody

Gardens (featuring an interactive aquarium and rainforest), Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark (America’s premier indoor waterpark), the Texas Seaport Museum (where you can board the 1877-built tall ship Elissa), and numerous nautical, fl ight, and railroad museums.

Visit www.isa.org/analysissymp to receive more details on the 2013 Analysis Division Symposium as they become available.

ISA Analysis Division Symposium

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Entries due:23 November 2012

59th International Instrumentation Symposiumand MFPT 201313–17 May 2013Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse SquareCleveland, Ohio USA

For 2013, ISA is partnering with the Machinery Failure Prevention Technology (MFPT) Society to offer a valuable combined event called the 59th International Instrumentation Symposium and MFPT 2013.

By bringing together the expertise, perspectives, and strengths of two premier industry organizations, attendees will gain twice the technical content, and experience a truly unique and remarkable gathering on instrumentation, prognostics, and health management.

To be held in lively downtown Cleveland, the symposium will showcase instrumentation techniques, applications, and technologies across industries as well as incorporate MFPT’s focus on the practical application of health management across the entire fi eld of engineering.

The program features distinguished keynote speakers, more than 100 papers arranged along seven parallel tracks, tutorials, and training on sensors, instrumentation, and failure prevention, and a vendor exhibition.

All this takes place at the Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square, Cleveland’s celebrated boutique hotel, located in the city’s vibrant theater district. Enjoy a play at one of fi ve nearby theaters, take in an Indians game, and visit the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Visit www.isa.org/iis to receive more details on the 59th International Instrumentation Symposium and MFPT 2013 as they become available.

ISA International Instrumentation

Symposiumand MFPT 2013

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Entries due:4 October 2012

13th ISA LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium21–23 May 2013 New Orleans MarriottNew Orleans, Louisiana USA

The 13th ISA LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium is the air compliance industry’s premier conference, focused on sharing best practices for meeting regulatory requirements of and implementing Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs.

Attendees are assured of receiving the latest news, LDAR regulations, and technical updates through targeted meetings with governmental regulators and leading industry experts. Numerous tutorials, panel sessions, and networking opportunities allow for extensive face-to-face discussions and interaction with both government representatives and industry colleagues. Ample time will be set aside to pinpoint specifi c strategies for optimizing LDAR programs, provide examples of real-world implementations and successes, outline particular problems to avoid, and discover what may be approaching on the horizon.

The symposium will be held at the regal New Orleans Marriott, located on Canal Street in the exciting French Quarter. Right outside the hotel are world-famous downtown attractions, such as great restaurants, Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the Americas, and the New Orleans Riverwalk, which offers riverboat cruises and fabulous shopping.

Visit www.isa.org/ldar to receive more details on the 2013 LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium as they become available.

ISA LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium

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Entries due:3 December 2012

ISA Communications Division Symposium

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2013 Communications Division Symposium21–23 May 2013 Hotel TBDWashington D.C. USA

Given the rapid changes occurring in communications and the fact that communications is the lifeblood of today’s automated and industrial environments, attending the 2013 Communications Division Symposium is an essential way to keep pace in this dynamic fi eld.

All of the key issues and emerging trends in the area of communications will be addressed in this meeting. Nationally recognized experts will help provide perspective and sort out the maze of information relating to equipment, software, and protocols involved with transmitting, reporting, and processing real-time data.

Specifi c session topics include: industrial wireless, supervisory control and data acquisition, Smart Grid, wireless backhaul networks, fi eldbuses (including the latest developments in FDT and FDI), fi eld network troubleshooting, industrial Ethernet, and cybersecurity.

Join your colleagues for this compelling event in beautiful Washington, D.C., voted recently America’s most walkable city. Whether you want to visit the city’s famous monuments, landmarks, and museums (most notable: The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum) or hunt for great food (the city has morphed into a fi rst-class restaurant market), America’s Capital is sure to exceed your expectations.

Visit www.isa.org/commdivsymp to receive more details on the 2013 Communications Division Symposium as they become available.

56th ISA POWID Symposium2–7 June 2013 Rosen Centre HotelOrlando, Florida USA

ISA’s 56th POWID (Power Industry Division) Symposium will attract power generation leaders throughout the globe to impart their insights and knowledge relating to the latest developments in instrumentation, controls, cybersecurity, Smart Grid, regulation, and variable energy technologies.

Each year, this international gathering—the largest single event of its type in the world—provides the ideal forum for discussing the critical issues in power generation delivery, with particular attention given to examining innovations and trends in instrumentation and controls.

More than 50 technical papers and presentations are expected to be delivered during joint, fossil fuel- and nuclear power-oriented sessions. In addition to keynote addresses, ISA and industry training sessions, a joint EPRI and DOE-NETL interest group meeting and workshop, and working group meetings on standards, the symposium will include an honors and awards banquet, vendor exhibit, and opening night reception.

All this takes place in sunny, friendly Orlando, America’s epicenter of fun and the most visited destination in the US. Orlando offers more than 100 exciting attractions and recreational opportunities. The symposium hotel, the Rosen Centre, is a world-class facility with a luxurious spa, tropical pool and aquarium, and two restaurants.

Visit www.isa.org/powersymp to receive more details on the 2013 POWID Symposium as they become available.

ISA POWID Symposium

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Entries due:15 January 2013

2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium6–8 August 2013Hotel TBDOrlando, Florida USA

The 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium is a three-day, solution-focused gathering to help professionals in the water and wastewater industry meet crucial automation and instrumentation challenges.

Concentrated attention is placed on explaining how instrumentation, SCADA, and automatic control applications affect the essential processing and distribution of water treatment. Other topics covered include new technologies,

optimization, system integration, alarm management, HMI, human factors, and plant successes.

With two full days of expert-led presentations (two speaking tracks) and content delivery, the event provides an excellent opportunity to keep in step with sector changes and trends, and earn both continuing education units and professional development hours. Incorporated into the agenda are a kick-off reception, varied networking events (ideal for sharing experiences

and lessons learned), a poster session, a supplier showcase, and a tour of a local water and wastewater facility.

Adding to the appeal is warm, welcoming Orlando, where you can enjoy legendary theme parks, thrilling rides, numerous sporting pursuits, spectacular museums, and unsurpassed entertainment and dining.

Visit www.isawwsymposium.orgto receive more details on the 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium as they become available.

2013 ISA Water/Wastewater

and Automatic Controls Symposium

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Entries due:15 December 2012

8th ISA Marketing and Sales Summit11–13 September 2013Astor Crowne PlazaNew Orleans, Louisiana USA

The 8th ISA Marketing and Sales Summit is designed to assist senior sales and marketing professionals in the automation markets improve their strategic and tactical skills, and better meet the needs and expectations of their customers and prospects.

The event will be spearheaded by widely acclaimed speakers and marketing and sales experts who will direct attendees to successful, proven strategies and tactics, and outline a roadmap toward achievable results. Specifi c steps will reveal in detail how to build and maintain a more effective, customer-focused organization, and how to thrive in today’s demanding automation and control markets.

Attendees can also choose from nine different breakout meetings across three tracks that will cover a variety of sales and marketing topics. Editorial panel sessions and networking opportunities will encourage personalized interaction and facilitate a free-fl owing exchange of ideas and information.

Complementing the energized, fast-paced feel of the summit is the site: vibrant, dazzling New Orleans. The elegant Astor Crowne Plaza resides within walking distance of all the marvelous restaurants and hot spots within the French Quarter and downtown. Among the hotel’s standout features are a rooftop pool with spectacular city views, and its Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House Restaurant, one of the city’s best raw seafood bars.

Visit www.marketingsalessummit.com to receive more details on the ISA Marketing and Sales Summit as they become available.

8th ISA Marketing and Sales Summit

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Entries due:15 April 2013

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