The Association of Public Data Users is a group of users users and producers of federal data that works together to improve the quality, accessibility, and usefulness of federal data. This group will be having its 2006 Conference in Alexandria, Virginia during October. The conference is described below and a copy of the conference brochure and registration form is attached. APDU 2006 Annual Conference “Navigating Rivers of Data” Thurs., October 5 – Fri., October 6, 2006 Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria – Old Town, Virginia <http://www.apdu.org/conference/2006/index.htm>www.apdu.org/conference/2006/index.htm Important Deadlines! Tues., Sept. 5 -- deadline for hotel reservations at conference rate Fri., Sept. 15 – deadline for conference registration at the reduced rate The annual conference of the Association of Public Data Users offers a collegial forum for data users, producers and intermediaries to exchange information, share perspectives on data and public policy issues, and explore critical data sources and user applications. Over two days of plenary sessions, APDU 2006 attendees will hear from noted speakers on a range of factors influencing the collection, availability and application of public data. Join us for updates on federal executive and legislative activities, the latest information on Census 2010 planning and the American Community Survey, overviews of pertinent and innovative data collections, and much more! For session and speaker information and updates, see <http://www.apdu.org/conference/2006/agenda.htm>www.apdu.org/conference/2006/agenda.htm ----------------------------- Register before Sept. 15, and enjoy the entire conference at the reduced rate of $350 for APDU members, $450 for non-members. That’s a savings of $25 from the rate in effect after the 15th. Fees include all sessions, lunches, breaks, reception and conference materials. Download registration forms at <http://www.apdu.org/conference/2006/register.htm>www.apdu.org/conference/2006/register.htm -------------------------------- This year’s conference venue is the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Rd., Alexandria – Old Town, Va. (703-684-5900) located across from the King Street metro station. Room rates are $199/night, plus tax. Make your reservations by Sept. 5, and mention you are associated with APDU. For more information, see <http://www.apdu.org/conference/2006/hotel.htm>www.apdu.org/conference/2006/hotel.htm -------------------------------- Have questions? Contact Patricia Becker, APDU Administrator, 248-354-6520, <mailto:info(a)apdu.org?subject=APDU%202006>info(a)apdu.org Association of Public Data Users c/o APB Associates 28300 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034-1657