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      <title>SIGITE 2009, George Mason University</title>
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      <title>International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2009)</title>
      <description>ICIS convenes annually to present scientific papers and to examine the constantly changing field of information systems theory and practice. These meetings present a unique opportunity to exhibit to one of the most influential audiences in the field of information systems.</description>
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      <location>Phoenix, Arizona</location>
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      <title>SIGCSE 2010</title>
      <description>The SIGCSE Technical Symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. The symposium provides a forum for sharing new ideas for syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy, at all levels of instruction.</description>
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      <date>March 10-13, 2010</date>
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      <title>AITP 2010 National Collegiate Conference</title>
      <description>AITP is the leading worldwide society of information technology business professionals and the community of knowledge for the current and next generation of leaders.</description>
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      <location>St. Louis, Missouri</location>
      <date>March 25-27, 2010</date>
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