From: Ken Berlack <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 14:18:00 +0000

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NFAIS 2016 Annual Conference: Data Sparks Discovery of Tomorrow's
Global Knowledge

Date: February 21-23, 2016

Location: Hyatt at The Bellevue, Philadelphia, PA

Registration: http://bit.ly/1jRMSLr

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What's Covered:

In the digital age, data is forming the foundation of new knowledge.
It's the global force accelerating opportunities and opening new
frontiers. Research communities across all disciplines capture,
preserve and assess data to advance investigations and enable
important discoveries. As a result, funders now demand that data be
managed and curated as a key aspect of the research process, and
future investigations and discoveries will rely on the data being
collected today.

The NFAIS 2016 Annual Conference’s theme is “Data Sparks Discovery of
Tomorrow's Global Knowledge.” In the context of fueling the
advancement of information, the conference will examine issues and
challenges on a range of topics including:

•         Managing data and establishing appropriate policies

•         Maintaining privacy and intellectual property rights

•         Text and data mining

•         Predictive modeling

•         New software, systems and analytic tools

•         The globalization and internationalization of content

•         Artificial intelligence

The 2016 conference aims to help attendees understand what to expect
in – and how to prepare solid foundations for – tomorrow’s
data-driven, global knowledge standard. Future developments by
information services providers will reflect a deeper understanding of
a researcher’s needs and behaviors. New tools for evaluation and
measurement, implementation of artificial intelligence, and new
business models will allow service providers to prioritize data
sustainability.

The NFAIS Annual Conference, over the course of three days, will
illuminate and dissect the complexities of our data-rich, networked
environment, challenging current modes of thought and industry
practices.

Keynote Presenters:

Steven Miller, Data Maestro, Global Leader Academic Programs &
Outreach, IBM Analytics Group

Simon Inger, owner of Simon Inger Consulting

Stephane Bura, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, Weave.ai

Deanna Marcum, Managing Director, Ithaka S+R

Learn more about the NFAIS 2016 Annual Conference program:
http://bit.ly/1jRMSLr

For information on becoming a sponsor of the NFAIS 2016 Annual
Conference, view our 2016 Sponsor Prospectus: http://bit.ly/1LiSBWS
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Registration for the NFAIS 2016 Annual Conference is open with Early
Bird rates available through this Friday, January 8, 2016. The
Conference Hotel’s rooms are available for special discounted rates
through February 1, 2016. For full information on conference rates and
lodging, vsit our NFAIS 2016 Annual Conference website:
http://bit.ly/1jRMSLr

NFAIS Members Only: register three or more employees simultaneously on
or before January 8, 2016 and pay the Assembly Representative rate.
Staff of member organizations who are in the early stages of their
career (5 years or less) are eligible for a 50% discount on full/daily
rates. Call for more information (443-221-2980).

For federal employees, contact Elinda Deans ([log in to unmask]) regarding
use of your FEDLINK training account for this conference.

CONTACT: For more information about this event, please contact Marcie
Granahan, NFAIS Executive Director, at 443-221-2980 ext. 101 or via
email at [log in to unmask]

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