IMI proposals due April 24

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Apr 17, 2009
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The International Marina Institute will present an Emerging Applied Technologies conference Oct. 25-27 in Fort Lauderdale to discuss how the latest technological trends and new scientific developments will affect the marine industry.

Seminar topics will include:

Water treatment systems for pressure washing systems and storm water.
Energy use, generation and carbon offsets.
Green building approaches.
Web 2.0 and the new World Wide Web.
Fueling systems and inventory management.
Computer and communication technology.

IMI is looking for more presentations on new technologies and environmental friendly technology in the marine industry. Proposals are due by April 24.

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NMMA

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BoatUS

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Other

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IMI proposals due April 24

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