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A chronological list of events on demining. In some cases, past conferences have links to their proceedings. To add your own events to this list, contact us describing the event.

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January 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
January 28 - 30 Countering IED/EFP Summit Arlington, VA brent.partland@idga.org
PDF INFO http://maic.jmu.edu/events/calendars/pdf/Counter IED - BP1.pdf

IED/EFP’s have claimed roughly 4000 lives since the beginning of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. With a rough estimate of about 3000 IED attacks per month, these weapons have come to highlight the face of ongoing operations. In order to defeat this threat, recognizing and understanding how it has developed and where it can further develop is key. In order to present the most recent information in a non-classified setting, this event is open to US Citizens only.


February 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT

March 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
March 5 Workshop on Molecular and Odour Detection University of Southern Denmark, Odense ndrf@ndrf.dk
ONLINE INFO http://www.ndrf.dk/documents/groupp/WS08-Programme.pdf

Molecular and odour detection plays an increasing role in the discovery and identification of hazardous, alien, or unwanted substances in connection with clearance of mines and UXO (Un eXploded Ordnance), protection against terrorist threats, narcotic control, and pollution analyses.

March 6 NDRF MiniSeminar Denmark ndrf@ndrf.dk
ONLINE INFO http://www.ndrf.dk/documents/groupp/MS21-Programme.pdf
March 28 - 30 7th IARP International Workshop Cairo, EGYPT maki@aucegypt.edu and Yvan.baudoin@rma.ac.be
PDF INFO http://maic.jmu.edu/events/calendars/pdf/HUDEM.pdf

The workshop will review and discuss the available technologies, their limitations, their adaptability to different environmental natural or artificial calamities (humanitarian demining obviously but also Earthquake, fire, chemical pollution, natural disaster, CBRN-E threat, etc) and discusses the development efforts to automate tasks related to demining / detection / interventions processes wherever possible through the use of Robotics Systems and other technologies.


April 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
April 21 Night Of A Thousand Dinners in 2008 DaAfghan Restaurant, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA M. Jay Shahidi
ONLINE INFO http://www.unamn.org/Night%20of%201000%20Dinners%202008.htm

Send your contributions to the Minnesota Minefield Campaign, United Nations Association of MN, 2104 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2533. Adopt-A-Minefield is a program of the United Nations Association Of U.S.A. and its partners. We create employment by hiring our own de-mining teams around the world.

April 31 GPR2008 CALL FOR PAPERS - Final Papers Due University of Birmingham, England submissions@gpr2008.org.uk
ONLINE INFO http://gpr2008.org.uk/

Papers are invited on topics relating to ground penetrating radar.

The full length paper accepted submission (4 to 6 pages) must be received together with payment of the registration fee of the presenting author.


May 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
May 6 - 8 Society for Counter Ordnance Technology's 8th symposium Monterey, California, US
ONLINE INFO http://www.8thsymposium.com/#Start

The 8th Symposium will continue the examination of the potentials of emergent technologies that enhance the capabilities of the United States and its Allies in mining, mine countermeasures, and humanitarian demining including area remediation. Special additional themes of the Eighth Symposium will be technologies in and for Expeditionary Warfare and Harbor Protection/Port Security, in addition to our continuing interest in Mine Warfare topics. As with all previous symposia, the event will be jointly sponsored by several U.S. government agencies including the Program Executive Office for Littoral and Mine Warfare, and the Office of Naval Research. Line Navy sponsors include CNO N85, Commander Naval Mine and ASW Command, and Commander Naval Expeditionary Combat Command. A primary objective in this Symposium Series is to provide an unclassified forum for interactions between and among the military user communities and the providers and developers of technology in industry, academe, and government laboratories. The heart of the Symposium Series is the interaction it fosters among participants typically in the afternoon parallel sessions, on-site functions and the off-site reception hosted by MINWARA.

May 9 Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Demining Efforts in Cambodia Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C., US
ONLINE INFO http://www.rotaract7620.org/fundraiser.htm

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is committed to raising awareness about the landmine issue and raising funds for mine clearance and survivor assistance. Demining efforts contribute to the process of development, preventing damage to the environment and reducing poverty in Cambodia.

May 19-30 Dublin Conference on Cluster Munitions Dublin, Ireland kasia@icbl.org
ONLINE INFO http://www.icbl.org/

International conference within the s.c. Oslo Process to prohibit cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians. Final negotiations of the treaty text will take place at the Dublin Conference.


June 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
June 2-6 Intersessional Work Programme | Meetings of the Standing Committees of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. Geneva, Switzerland k.brinkert@gichd.org
ONLINE INFO http://www.apminebanconvention.org/index.php?id=2042

These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the fourth year of the application of the Nairobi Action Plan 2005-2009, which was adopted on 3 December 2004 at the First Review Conference. They will also allow States Parties to follow-up on the priorities contained in the Dead Sea Progress Report, which was welcomed on 22 November 2007 at the Eighth Meeting of the States Parties. The Co-Chairs of the four Standing Committees have developed agendas that will ensure ample time for discussions on matters contained in these documents. Register.

June 15-19 12th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar University of Birmingham, UK Michelle.Webb@pipehawk.com
ONLINE INFO http://www.gpr2008.org.uk

Participants may enjoy an exciting journey through the wide range of applications, beginning at their front door with utility detection, moving through many infrastructure areas including roads, railways and structures to the environment, both ancient and modern, with archaeology and issues of major "green concern", for example glaciology in polar regions, hydrogeology, geology and sedimentology. The journey concludes with sub-surface investigations on the Moon and Mars.

June 16-20 “Odour Detection by Animals; Research and Practice” Conference Os, Norway s.lohri@gichd.org
ONLINE INFO http://www.gichd.org

Our aim is to bring all scientists, experts and practitioners in odour detection together, to pool and analyse past experiences and tackle future challenges. The conference will be undertaken in collaboration with some of our partner organizations: Fjellanger Dog Training Academy (FDTA), Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), the Norwegian Military Defense Research Establishment (FFI), and the Norwegian Military Dog Training Centre (FHSK).

June 16 Rotary International Conference Os, Norway
ONLINE INFO http://www.rotary2008.com/

The Rotary Mine Action Group presentation is Monday, June 16, 3:30.

Los Angeles is the ideal stage for Rotary International’s annual extravaganza. Like the family of Rotary, this sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people boasts a diverse ethnic mix and cosmopolitan flair. L.A. is the second-largest city in the United States and teems with activity and culture, from its star-studded motion picture industry to its picturesque beachfront communities and resorts.


July 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
July 2-4 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Protocol V Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the July Protocol V meeting.

July 7-25 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Group of Governmental Experts Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the July Group of Governmental Experts meeting.

July 14-16 Arlington, VA, USA sarah.heaton3@us.army.mil
ONLINE INFO http://maic.jmu.edu/events/calendars/pdf/Encl 2_Registration08.doc

The US Humanitarian Demining R&D Program is pleased to invite you to register for its 2008 Requirements Workshop at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, VA.

July 21-25 European Electromagnetics Conference, EUROEM 2008 Lausanne, Switzerland farhad.rachidi@epfl.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.euroem.org/

We are pleased to invite you to join us for the EUROEM 2008 Symposium. It provides a forum within the international scientific and engineering community for Electromagnetics. An attractive program of the highest standard, including speakers from many countries, will await you. We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful city of Lausanne, in the heart of Europe.


August 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
August 12-14 2008 DDESB Seminar “Operationalizing Explosives Safety” Palm Springs, CA service@ddesbseminar.org
ONLINE INFO http://www.ddesbseminar.org/

The 2008 DDESB Seminar is a three-day seminar that includes technical sessions, roundtable discussions, an exhibit hall, VIP speakers and networking opportunities. The theme of this year's seminar is "Operationalizing Explosives Safety."


September 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
September 1-5 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Group of Governmental Experts Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the September Group of Governmental Experts meeting.


October 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT

November 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
November 3-7 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Group of Governmental Experts Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the November Group of Governmental Experts meeting.

November 10-11 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Protocol V Meeting of States Parties Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the November Protocol V Meeting of States Parties meeting.

November 12 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Amended Protocol II Meeting of States Parties. Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the November Amended Protocol II Meeting of States Parties meeting.

November 13-14 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Meeting of States Parties Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the November Meeting of States Parties meeting.

November 24-28 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | Ninth Meeting of States Parties Geneva, Switzerland pkolarov@unog.ch
ONLINE INFO http://www.unog.ch/

This is the Ninth Meeting of States Parties meeting.


December 2008
DATE EVENT NAME EVENT LOCATION CONTACT