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ISFI 2010

The International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology

ISFI will be venturing to a new location for ISFI 2010. ISFI will be held at The University of Maryland's University College Inn and Conference Center Monday September 27 through Wednesday September 29, 2010.

ISFI is the biennial professional symposium specializing in the application of modern fire science and technology to fire investigations and analyses. It is a truly international gathering of fire investigation and fire science experts from a worldwide spectrum of our professional community. ISFI 2010 is organized by the National Association of Fire Investigators.

The Conference

ISFI 2010 will bring together a cadre of internationally known and respected fire investigation professionals to present and discuss the cutting edge of the profession's knowledge base in fire investigation science, research, technology, and methodology. Over 150 delegates, presenters and exhibiters from eight countries attended ISFI 2008. With the great success of ISFI 2008 and enthusiastic post-symposium reviews, attendance is expected to significantly increase for ISFI 2010.

Each day of the Symposium will offer plenary session presentations in the mornings and afternoon breakout presentation lectures. Included in the delegate registration there will be daily continental breakfasts, daily buffet luncheons, and refreshment breaks throughout the day. The Symposium language is English.

The popular ISFI social gatherings are also returning, including the Sunday night Pre-Symposium Informal Gathering, the Monday evening Cocktail Reception, and the Tuesday evening Gala "Black Tie" cocktail hour and dinner.

The Venue

Special room rates of $139.00 per night and free parking for attendees have been arranged with the University of Maryland's University College Inn and Conference Center. The deadline for room reservations at these reduced rates is September 5, 2010. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel.

THE INN AND CONFERNCE CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
3501 UNIVERISTY BLVD E
HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND USA
1-301-985-7300

ISFI 2010 Events

Below is a generalized list of events scheduled during ISFI 2010

  1. Sunday, September 26, 2010
    1. Afternoon Events:
    2. Delegate & Speaker Registration
    3. Evening Social Event:
    4. Informal Get-together in the Hotel Bar.
  2. Monday, September 27, 2009
    1. Morning Session Events:
    2. Delegate & Speaker Registration
    3. Exhibits Hall Opens
    4. Continental Breakfast
    5. Plenary Sessions
    6. Afternoon Session Events:
    7. Lunch
    8. Publications Sales Begin
    9. Breakout Sessions
    10. Panel Discussions
    11. Evening Social Event:
    12. ISFI Welcome Cocktail Reception
  3. Tuesday, September 28, 2009
    1. Morning Session Events:
    2. Delegate & Speaker Registration
    3. Exhibits Hall Opens
    4. Continental Breakfast
    5. Publications Sales
    6. Plenary Sessions
    7. Afternoon Session Events:
    8. Lunch
    9. Breakout Sessions
    10. Panel Discussions
    11. Evening Social Event:
    12. ISFI 2010 Gala Dinner
  4. Wednesday, September 29, 2009
    1. Morning Session Events:
    2. Delegate & Speaker Registration
    3. Exhibits Hall
    4. Continental Breakfast
    5. Publications Sales
    6. Plenary Sessions
    7. Afternoon Session Events:
    8. Lunch
    9. Breakout Sessions
    10. Panel Discussions
    11. ISFI 2010 Closing

Important ISFI 2010 Dates

August 25, 2009 - Abstract submissions begin for ISFI 2010.

October 1, 2009 - Delegate Early Registration begins.

February 12, 2010 - Last day to submit an abstract for ISFI 2010.

February 19, 2010 - Successful authors notified of acceptance to ISFI 2010.

March 15, 2010 - ISFI Website (phase 2), Companion Tours & more conference specific details.

May 14, 2010 - Early Registration discount expires.

August 13, 2010 - Paper Submission Deadline - Submission of completed papers and PowerPoint presentations. (Absolute deadline to ensure inclusion in the ISFI Proceedings. We cannot guarantee publication of papers received after this date.)

September 5, 2010 - Last day to get the preferred rate at the Marriott Hotel