2. Founded in 1945, the International
Society of Automation (www.isa.org)
is a leading, global, nonprofit
organization that is setting the
standard for automation by helping
over 30,000 worldwide members
and other professionals solve difficult
technical problems, while enhancing
their leadership and personal career
capabilities. Based in Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina, ISA develops
standards, certifies industry professionals,
provides education and training,
publishes books and technical articles,
and hosts conferences and exhibitions
for automation professionals. ISA
is the founding sponsor of the
Automation Federation
(www.automationfederation.org).
ISA Symposia and
Technical Conferences
58th
Analysis Division
Symposium
14–18 April 2013
Galveston Island Convention Center
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Galveston, Texas USA
59th
International
Instrumentation
Symposium
13–17 May 2013
Wyndham Cleveland at
Playhouse Square
Cleveland, Ohio USA
13th
ISA LDAR-Fugitive
Emissions Symposium
21–23 May 2013
Astor Crowne Plaza
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
2013 Communications Division
Symposium
21–23 May 2013
Hotel TBD
Washington, D.C. USA
56th
ISA POWID Division
Symposium
2–7 June 2013
Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida USA
2013 ISA Water/Wastewater
and Automatic Controls
Symposium
6–8 August 2013
Hotel TBD
Orlando, Florida USA
8th
ISA Marketing and Sales
Summit
11–13 September 2013
Astor Crowne Plaza
New Orleans, Louisiana USA

3. No matter how you say it—or shout it—it’s astonishing how fast time
zips by. As a result, we’re all too often caught off guard by our fast-changing,
demanding schedules, and have to scramble to make meeting and travel
arrangements at the very last minute…. situations that can border on the,
well, comical. That’s why it’s essential to plan for and commit to important
meetings and gatherings early.
By marking your calendar now to attend the 2013 ISA technical division
symposium or technical conference of your choice and field of expertise,
you’ll be sure to experience the outstanding learning, personal development,
networking, and social opportunities these events are known for throughout
the automation community.
You’ll meet face to face with renowned experts and presenters, hear first
hand about the latest technologies and trends, and gain the high-value, peer-
reviewed technical content that will keep you and your skills on the cutting
edge. And, yes, there will be plenty of time to relax and have some good,
old-fashioned fun!

4. 58th ISA Analysis Division Symposium
14–18 April 2013
Galveston Island Convention Center
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Galveston, Texas USA
ISA’s 58th Analysis Division Symposium, to be held in historical
Galveston, Texas, will feature another exceptional agenda to educate
attendees on new and innovative processes, analytical techniques,
and industry developments and applications.
This long-running, well-attended symposium year after year attracts
some of the field’s leading experts who provide indispensable
training classes and technical presentations. Core topics for 2013 will
include sampling, chromatography, spectroscopy, chemiluminescence, and other analytical
techniques. Vendors of current analytical instrumentation will be available during morning
and afternoon breaks, at lunch time, and after the technical presentations.
Certainly, no visit to Galveston would be complete without some Texas-sized hospitality.
The symposium’s reception and social functions provide the ideal venues to unwind. In
addition, Galveston Island features many marvelous attractions, including 242-acre Moody
Gardens (featuring an interactive aquarium and rainforest),
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark (America’s premier
indoor waterpark), the Texas Seaport Museum (where you can
board the 1877-built tall ship Elissa), and numerous nautical,
flight, and railroad museums.
Visit www.isa.org/analysissymp to receive more details
on the 2013 Analysis Division Symposium as they
become available.
ISA Analysis Division
Symposium
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
23 November 2012

5. 59th International
Instrumentation Symposium
and MFPT 2013
13–17 May 2013
Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
Cleveland, Ohio USA
For 2013, ISA is partnering with the Machinery Failure Prevention Technology (MFPT)
Society to offer a valuable combined event called the 59th International Instrumentation
Symposium and MFPT 2013.
By bringing together the expertise, perspectives, and strengths of two premier industry
organizations, attendees will gain twice the technical content, and experience a truly unique
and remarkable gathering on instrumentation, prognostics, and health management.
To be held in lively downtown Cleveland, the symposium will showcase instrumentation
techniques, applications, and technologies across industries as well as incorporate
MFPT’s focus on the practical application of health management across the entire field of
engineering.
The program features distinguished keynote speakers, more than 100 papers arranged
along seven parallel tracks, tutorials, and training on sensors, instrumentation, and failure
prevention, and a vendor exhibition.
All this takes place at the Wyndham Cleveland at
Playhouse Square, Cleveland’s celebrated boutique
hotel, located in the city’s vibrant theater district.
Enjoy a play at one of five nearby theaters, take in an
Indians game, and visit the famous Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame and Museum.
Visit www.isa.org/iis to receive more details
on the 59th International Instrumentation
Symposium and MFPT 2013 as they become
available.
ISA International
Instrumentation
Symposium
and MFPT 2013
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
4 October 2012

6. 13th ISA LDAR-
Fugitive Emissions
Symposium
21–23 May 2013
New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
The 13th ISA LDAR-Fugitive
Emissions Symposium is the air
compliance industry’s premier
conference, focused on sharing best
practices for meeting regulatory
requirements of and implementing
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)
programs.
Attendees are assured of
receiving the latest news, LDAR
regulations, and technical updates
through targeted meetings with
governmental regulators and leading
industry experts. Numerous tutorials,
panel sessions, and networking
opportunities allow for extensive
face-to-face discussions and
interaction with both government representatives and industry colleagues. Ample
time will be set aside to pinpoint specific strategies for optimizing LDAR programs,
provide examples of real-world implementations and successes, outline particular
problems to avoid, and discover what may be approaching on the horizon.
The symposium will be held at the regal New Orleans Marriott, located on
Canal Street in the exciting French Quarter. Right outside the hotel are
world-famous downtown attractions, such as great restaurants, Harrah’s
Casino, Aquarium of the Americas, and the New Orleans Riverwalk, which
offers riverboat cruises and fabulous shopping.
Visit www.isa.org/ldar to receive more details
on the 2013 LDAR-Fugitive Emissions Symposium
as they become available.
ISA LDAR-Fugitive
Emissions Symposium
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
3 December 2012

7. ISA Communications
Division Symposium
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
14 January 2013
2013 Communications
Division Symposium
21–23 May 2013
Hotel TBD
Washington D.C. USA
Given the rapid changes occurring
in communications and the fact that
communications is the lifeblood of
today’s automated and industrial
environments, attending the 2013
Communications Division Symposium
is an essential way to keep pace in
this dynamic field.
All of the key issues and emerging
trends in the area of communications
will be addressed in this meeting.
Nationally recognized experts will
help provide perspective and sort out
the maze of information relating to
equipment, software, and protocols
involved with transmitting, reporting,
and processing real-time data.
Specific session topics include: industrial wireless, supervisory control and data acquisition,
Smart Grid, wireless backhaul networks, fieldbuses (including the latest developments in FDT
and FDI), field network troubleshooting, industrial Ethernet, and cybersecurity.
Join your colleagues for this compelling event in beautiful Washington, D.C., voted recently
America’s most walkable city. Whether you want to visit the city’s famous monuments,
landmarks, and museums (most notable: The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum)
or hunt for great food (the city has morphed into a first-class restaurant market), America’s
Capital is sure to exceed your expectations.
Visit www.isa.org/commdivsymp to receive more details
on the 2013 Communications Division Symposium as they
become available.

8. 56th ISA POWID Symposium
2–7 June 2013
Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida USA
ISA’s 56th POWID (Power Industry Division) Symposium will
attract power generation leaders throughout the globe to
impart their insights and knowledge relating to the latest
developments in instrumentation, controls, cybersecurity,
Smart Grid, regulation, and variable energy technologies.
Each year, this international gathering—the largest single
event of its type in the world—provides the ideal forum
for discussing the critical issues in power generation delivery, with particular attention
given to examining innovations and trends in instrumentation and controls.
More than 50 technical papers and presentations are expected to be delivered during
joint, fossil fuel- and nuclear power-oriented sessions. In addition to keynote addresses,
ISA and industry training
sessions, a joint EPRI and
DOE-NETL interest group
meeting and workshop, and
working group meetings on
standards, the symposium
will include an honors and
awards banquet, vendor
exhibit, and opening night
reception.
All this takes place in sunny,
friendly Orlando, America’s epicenter of
fun and the most visited destination in the
US. Orlando offers more than 100 exciting
attractions and recreational opportunities.
The symposium hotel, the Rosen Centre,
is a world-class facility with a luxurious
spa, tropical pool and aquarium, and two
restaurants.
Visit www.isa.org/powersymp
to receive more details on the
2013 POWID Symposium as they
become available.
ISA POWID
Symposium
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
15 January 2013

9. 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater
and Automatic Controls
Symposium
6–8 August 2013
Hotel TBD
Orlando, Florida USA
The 2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls
Symposium is a three-day, solution-focused gathering to help
professionals in the water and wastewater industry meet
crucial automation and instrumentation challenges.
Concentrated attention is placed on explaining how
instrumentation, SCADA, and automatic control applications
affect the essential processing and distribution of water
treatment. Other topics covered include new technologies,
optimization, system integration, alarm management, HMI, human factors, and
plant successes.
With two full days of expert-led presentations (two speaking
tracks) and content delivery, the event provides an excellent
opportunity to keep in step with sector changes and trends,
and earn both continuing education units and professional
development hours. Incorporated into the agenda are a kick-off
reception, varied networking events (ideal for sharing experiences
and lessons learned), a poster session, a supplier showcase, and a
tour of a local water and wastewater facility.
Adding to the appeal is warm, welcoming
Orlando, where you can enjoy legendary
theme parks, thrilling rides, numerous
sporting pursuits, spectacular museums, and
unsurpassed entertainment and dining.
Visit www.isawwsymposium.org
to receive more details on the
2013 ISA Water/Wastewater and
Automatic Controls Symposium
as they become available.
2013 ISA
Water/Wastewater
and Automatic Controls
Symposium
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
15 December 2012

10. 8th ISA Marketing
and Sales Summit
11–13 September 2013
Astor Crowne Plaza
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
The 8th ISA Marketing and
Sales Summit is designed
to assist senior sales and
marketing professionals in the
automation markets improve
their strategic and tactical
skills, and better meet the
needs and expectations of their
customers and prospects.
The event will be spearheaded by
widely acclaimed speakers and
marketing and sales experts who
will direct attendees to successful,
proven strategies and tactics,
and outline a roadmap toward
achievable results. Specific steps
will reveal in detail how to build
and maintain a more effective,
customer-focused organization,
and how to thrive in today’s
demanding automation and control markets.
Attendees can also choose from nine different breakout meetings
across three tracks that will cover a variety of sales and marketing
topics. Editorial panel sessions and networking opportunities will
encourage personalized interaction and facilitate a free-flowing
exchange of ideas and information.
Complementing the energized, fast-paced feel of the summit is the
site: vibrant, dazzling New Orleans. The elegant Astor Crowne Plaza
resides within walking distance of all the marvelous restaurants and hot
spots within the French Quarter and downtown. Among the hotel’s standout
features are a rooftop pool with spectacular city views, and its Dickie Brennan’s
Bourbon House Restaurant, one of the city’s best raw seafood bars.
Visit www.marketingsalessummit.com to receive more details on the
ISA Marketing and Sales Summit as they become available.
8th ISA Marketing
and Sales Summit
CALL-FOR-PAPERS
2013
Entries due:
15 April 2013
that I can learn about the
latest automation technologies,
trends, and successes by
attending an ISA
division symposium?

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