The 2007 Winter Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (“Federation”) Conference will run January 3-5, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown Portland, located at 319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204, 503-279-9000. The hotel is the historic former Multnomah Hotel and is located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant downtown district, just a 2-block walk from the nearest MAX light rail station.

The meeting, Matching Opportunities with Technical Solutions, will propel the ESIP Federation forward in linking its partner’s technologies to opportunities presented by our issue area working groups (formerly the “clusters”). Be prepared to find ways to apply the cutting edge of technology to real-world problems faced by our user communities. Information about funding opportunities to realize the collaborations will be provided to you. Registration for the meeting is $250/members, $325/non-members, if paid by December 1, 2006. (After December 1, the registration fee rises to $325/members, $400/non-members). No refunds will be given after December 1.

The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners ("Federation") is a network of researchers and associated groups that collects, interprets and develops applications for satellite-generated Earth observation information. Founded in 1998 under a grant from NASA, the consortium includes more than 80 member organizations, spanning NASA and NOAA's data centers, government research laboratories, research universities, education resource providers, technology developers, and nonprofit and commercial enterprises.

The consortium's work is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date, science-based information to researchers and decision-makers who are working to understand and address the environmental, economic and social challenges facing our planet. By increasing the use and usability of this unique data and linking it with decision-making tools, the Federation contributes significantly to creating a healthy and sustainable world.

The Federation's network fosters collaboration and innovation. It brings together partners to develop models and tools that make Earth observation information more useful and accessible across many different communities. Together, Federation partners leverage the value of these important data resources for the betterment of society and our planet.