EVENT OF THE WEEK
Nanotechnology on a societal scale
The complexities of nanoscale science, research and manufacturing will be examined at a NABIS Conference, titled “Nanotechnology in Society’s Context.”
The event, which is sponsored by NanoBusiness Alliance, Converging Technology Bar Association, and Illinois Institute of Technology’s Center on Nanotechnology and Society, will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.
Sessions will cover the ethical, legal and societal implications of nanotechnology; setting the agenda for nanoethics; nanorisk; and the politics of nanotechnology on the human condition.
The cost to attend is $350.
For information, call NABIS at 708-361-6000, ext. 202, or visit www.nabisconference.com/2006.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Family Support America 25th Anniversary Conference. Expected attendance, 1,200.
Hilton Chicago
March 26 through Wednesday
American College of Healthcare Executives Congress on Healthcare Management. 4,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Monday through Thursday
George Little Management HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings Mid-America. 1,200.
Navy Pier
Wednesday and Thursday
American Medical Student Association 56th Annual Meeting. 1,200.
Palmer House Hilton
Wednesday through Sunday
Children’s Ministries of America National Conference on Multidimensional Learning. 500.
Wyndham O’Hare
Thursday through Saturday
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference and Exhibits Show. 13,000.
McCormick Place
Saturday through April 3
Newspaper Association of America Annual Convention. 1,000.
Fairmont Hotel
Saturday through April 4
Newspaper Association of America NEXPO 2006. 6,000.
McCormick Place North
Saturday through April 4
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Annual Scientific Meeting. 900.
Hilton Chicago
Saturday through April 4
VNU Exposition Hispanic Retail 360 Conference. 400.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Sunday through April 4
The Chlorine Institute Annual Meeting. 250.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Sunday through April 5
Illinois Department of Employment Security Unemployment Insurance Integrity Professional Development. 200.
Wyndham Chicago
April 4-5
Human Capital Institute National Human Capital Summit Conference & Expo. 800.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
April 4-7
Life Services Network Annual Convention. 3,000.
Navy Pier
April 4-7
Equipment Leasing Association of America Funding Conference. 450.
Sheraton Chicago
April 5-7
Restore Media LLC Traditional Building Show. 6,000.
Navy Pier
April 6-8
Curves International Annual Meeting. 2,000.
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
April 8
National School Boards Association Annual National Convention. 13,000.
McCormick Place
April 8-10
American Society of Andrology Annual Meeting. 350.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
April 8-11
Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO 2006 Annual International Convention. 20,000.
McCormick Place North and South
April 9-12
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“The Future of Collective Bargaining,” the 28th Annual Kenneth M. Piper Lecture sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Institute for Law and the Workplace. Free and open to the public. 312-906-5090 or www.kentlaw.edu.
Chicago-Kent
College of Law, 565 W. Adams St.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Canadian Oil Sands: Developing One of the World’s Largest Crude Oil Resources” luncheon program sponsored by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and the Canadian Consulate General Chicago. Presentation by William Roach, president and CEO, UTS Energy Corp., and Ron Deyholos and Kevin Fougere, partners, Blake, Cassels & Graydon. Free, but advance registration is required. Kathy Wallcraft, 312-739-3618, or kathy.wallcraft@blakes.com.
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Tuesday noon to 2 p.m.
“Hong Kong: Turning China Into Opportunity” luncheon program sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Illinois Global Partnership, and the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment. $30, members; $40, non-members. 312-726-4515, or chicago.office@tdc.org.hk.
Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Pl.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“A Conversation with Michael Gordon,” sponsored by The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Gordon is chief military correspondent of The New York Times and author of “COBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq.” $20, members; $30, non-members. 312-726-3860, or www.ccfr.org.
Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 5:30 p.m., reception; 6 p.m., lecture
SALES/MARKETING
What, Where, When
The 52nd Annual Chicago Association of Direct Marketing DM Days & Expo. Matthew Moog, president and CEO of Q Interactive Inc., will deliver the keynote address. 312-849-2236, ext. 25, or www.cadm.org/DMDays/.
Navy Pier, Festival Hall
Tuesday and Wednesday
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Business Innovation Initiatives for Building Successful Results through Six Sigma,” the Conference Board 2006 Six Sigma Leadership Conference presented in collaboration with Premier Performance Network. James A. Firestone, president of Xerox North America, will deliver the opening address, “Leadership: A View from the Top.” www.tcb.org.
Wyndham Chicago
Tuesday and Wednesday
“The Earnings Gap and Women’s Long-Term Economic Security,” the 2005-06 Institute for Policy Research Distinguished Public Policy Lecture delivered by Heidi Hartmann, president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public.
Northwestern University, McCormick Tribune Center Forum, 1870 Campus Drive, Evanston
Wednesday 4 to 5:15 p.m.
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