The meeting will take place between October 26 and 30, 2009. The main dates are summarized in the following table:

Pre-registration opening	June 15, 2008
Registration opening:	December 15, 2008
Early registration deadline:	August 1, 2009
Abstract submission deadline:	September 1, 2009
Final program:	Early October, 2009
Meeting:	October 26-30, 2009
Excursion:	October 28, 2009