Welcome from the Program Chairs

As many of you who have previously visited Portland know, this city is a terrific location for our meeting: set between Mt. Hood and the Pacific coast, Portland (PDX to locals) presents a variety of attractions for everybody. Infused with the awesome Pacific Northwest culture of environmental conservation and organic local food sourcing, you will find a lot of wonderful restaurants here, plus a myriad of microbreweries, distilleries and wineries! Don’t forget to visit famous PDX staples like Powell’s Books and the charismatic Voodoo Donuts. Don’t forget your hiking shoes or beachwear if you’re planning to explore the great outdoors like the Columbia Gorge area or the Oregon Coast beaches.