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                                <p class='title_3'>COM.Geo 
                                2012 Hot Panels+ (with Short Talks) 
                                on </p>
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                                <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_panels.htm'>Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing, Big Data 
                                Computing</a></p>
                                <p class='title_3'>by Experts (USGS, U.S.DOT, Microsoft, 
                                Oracle, Nokia, OGC, etc.)</p>
                                <p ><strong>What's inside these promising computing technologies 
                                for geospatial research and application?</strong><br />
                                Let's reveal these at COM.Geo 2012 through our leading 
                                industrial, governmental, and academic experts' insightful 
                                thoughts and inspiring discussions in the following panels+:<br />
                                <br />
                                <strong>1) Mobile Computing/Internet of Things &amp; Big Data 
                                Computing</strong><br />
                                OGC, Microsoft, Oracle, Skyhook Wireless, GE Energy/MapFrame 
                                Mobile Solutions<br />
                                <br />
                                <strong>2) Cloud Computing &amp; Big Data Computing</strong><br />
                                Microsoft, GWU/COM.Geo, Nokia, Booz Allen Hamilton, U.S. DOT-FAA<br />
                                <br />
                                <strong>3) Cloud / Big Data Computing for Defense</strong><br />
                                Defense Consulting Firms (ICF International, Booz Allen 
                                Hamilton), COM.Geo<br />
                                <br />
                                <strong>4) Big Data Computing for Transportation / Traffic</strong><br />
                                U.S. DOT, Nokia, USGS, COM.Geo<br />
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                                <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/registration.htm'>A<span class='auto-style14'>dvance 
                                Registration Deadline Approaching - </span>
                                <span class='auto-style13'>June 15</span></a></p>
                                <p >&nbsp;Several world-class attractions are close to 
                                the conference venue, such as National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy 
                                Center. USA's Independent Day Celebration, and many more. The 
                                conference also provides Boot Camps for the attendee family 
                                members for free.</p>
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                                                        &nbsp;</p>
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                                <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue.htm'>Conference Hotel Reservation</a> 
                                - Cut-Off Day on <span class='auto-style13'>June 8</span></p>
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                                                <td><p>Book your hotel early before peak of travel season,<strong> </strong> USA&#39;s 
                                                Birthday,  
                                <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue_dc.htm'>July 4th, Independence Day</a><strong>,</strong> at 
                                                a discounted conference rate<strong> 
                                                <span class='auto-style10'>$136</span> </strong>with other 
                                benefits<strong> </strong>to save the most money and ensure your 
                                first choice of accommodations. <font face='Arial' size='2'>
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                                        <p><a href='http://www.com-geo.org'>COM.Geo Institute Home</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/index.htm'>
                                        COM.Geo 2012 Home</a></p>
                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012index.htm'>
                                        <img height='38' src='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/images/register_now.png' style='border: 0px' width='170' />
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/program.htm'>
                                        <strong>P</strong><span class='auto-style14'><strong>rogram 
                                        Agenda
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_sessions.htm'>
                                        Technical Papers</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_sessions.htm'>
                                        Lightning Talks</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_panels.htm'>
                                        <strong>Panels/Panels+</strong></a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_courses.htm'>
                                        Workshops/Courses</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/prog_demo_videos.htm'>
                                        Demo Videos</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue.htm'>
                                        Venue &amp; Housing</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/exhibit_sponsor.htm'>
                                        Sponsor &amp; Exhibit</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue_dc.htm'>
                                        Washington DC </a></p>
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                                        <strong>World Attractions</strong></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue_dc.htm'>- USA's July 4th 
                                        Celebration</a></p>
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                                        <a href='http://www.com-geo.org/conferences/2012/venue_dc.htm'>- National Air &amp; 
                                        Space Museum</a></p>
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                                        <p><a href='http://twitter.com/#!/COMGeoI'>
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                <p>&nbsp;</p>
                <p class='style22'><strong>About COM.Geo </strong></p>
                <p class='style21'>Computing for Geospatial Research Institute (COM.Geo) 
                is one of the leading-edge geospatial computing research organizations in 
                the world. COM.Geo is playing a guiding role to advancing the technologies 
                in computing for geospatial research and application fields. COM.Geo R&amp;D 
                focuses on the latest computing technologies for multidisciplinary research 
                and development that enables the exploration in geospatial areas. COM.Geo 
                training center offers the most up-to-date training for working professionals 
                to boost their technical knowledge and skills of computing for geospatial 
                technology. COM.Geo conference is an exclusive international event that 
                connects researchers, developers, scientists, and application users from 
                academia, government, and industry in both computing and geospatial fields.
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