JSM (the Joint Statistical Meetings) is the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America. It is held jointly with the American Statistical Association, the International Biometric Society (ENAR and WNAR), the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the Statistical Society of Canada. Attended by over 5000 people, activities of the meeting include oral presentations, panel sessions, poster presentations, continuing education courses, exhibit hall (with state-of-the-art statistical products and opportunities), career placement service, society and section business meetings, committee meetings, social activities,and networking opportunities. Denver the host city for JSM 2008 and offers a wide range of possibilities for sharing time with friends and colleagues. For information, contact jsm@amstat.org or phone toll-free (866) 421-7169.
Official Website: http://www.amstat.org/meetings/jsm/2008/
Added by Hadley Wickham on November 21, 2007