The Knowledge Foundation's Second Annual Biodefense World Summit brings together leaders from government, academia, and industry for compelling discussions and comprehensive coverage on pathogen detection, sample prep technologies, point-of-care, and biosurveillance. Across the four-track event, attendees can expect exceptional networking opportunities in the exhibit hall, across panel discussions, and shared case studies with members of the b...

Breakthroughs in new battery chemistries, novel electrode and electrolyte materials, system integration for mobile, and portable and stationary applications have paved the road toward an emerging market with unlimited potential. Will lithium-ion and alternative-chemistry batteries deliver on the promise of power, energy, cost and safety in commercially available energy storage systems? The Knowledge Foundation’s 6th Annual Next-Generatio...

Lithium-ion batteries contain more energy per unit of weight than conventional batteries, which, while contributing to their success, also triggers safety concerns. These same properties that result in high-energy density also pose potential hazards if the energy is released at a fast, uncontrolled rate. Therefore, safety is of great interest to the industry, resulting in areas of intense research. The 6th Annual Battery Safety conference addr...

Successful biodefense requires a multi-faceted and coordinated approach from assay to technology to reporting. At the Knowledge Foundation's Biodefense World Summit, leaders from government, academia, and industry will come together to discuss pathogen detection, point-of-care technologies, and biosurveillance, demonstrating threat detection and assessment from start to finish. This three-track event will provide attendees with comprehensive c...

The use of unmanned autonomous systems is positioned for exponential commercial growth over the next decade. With extensive advancements in these systems for military and consumer use, this market continues to expand into numerous areas that affect our daily lives. The Next Gen Drones conference presents the latest technical advancements in unmanned systems and their applications for commercialization. Key presentations will address the most a...

This two-day event is an opportunity for attendees to get introduced to Apache Accumulo, sharpen their skillsets, and connect with the leading Apache Accumulo users and developers. Learn how Accumulo can transform business processes and operations Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships Grow your network of Accumulo community contacts Accumulo Summit 2015 is the second annual edition of the premier event for the Apache A...

The oil and gas industry is one of the most prolific water producers on the planet as it produces 3 barrels of water for every barrel of oil. However, as the water is produced as a byproduct, and due to its high salinity and other undesirable dissolved components, presents a major liability and challenge in its disposal. Some of the common challenges the industry faces in the management of produced water include its impact on well deliverabili...

KM Solutions Showcase, Conference & Expo, March 27, 2014Westin Arlington Gateway - Two blocks from Ballston Metro The Showcase is a fun, one-day conference covering the hottest topics in Knowledge Management: Change Management, Content Management, Culture Change, KM Methods; Knowledge Capture & Retention, Taxonomy/Search, and much more. It's FREE for all Government and Military, and low cost for Industry. Includes gourmet boxed lunch,...

Widely publicized safety incidents and recalls of lithium-ion batteries have raised legitimate concerns regarding lithium-ion battery safety. Battery Safety 2011 is conveniently timed with Lithium Battery Power 2011 and will address these concerns by exploring the following topics: Application specific battery safety issues affecting battery performance Major battery degradation and reliability factors Battery management systems Commercial cel...

Significant lithium-ion battery innovations have propelled this technology to a position in the marketplace far exceeding original market survey expectations. Breakthroughs in new battery chemistries, novel electrode and electrolyte materials, system integration for a vast array of mobile and portable applications, from micro medical devices to high-energy/high-power automotive, have set the stage for an emerging market with unlimited potentia...