2009 Annual Meeting
8-10 April
Monterey, California
SSA’s 2009 Annual Meeting will provide a stimulating exchange of research on a wide range of topics with like-minded professionals from all over the world. Oral presentations, poster sessions, exhibits, field trips, business meetings and social gatherings all provide members the opportunity to meet and share with their peers.
Important Dates
| Call for Special Sessions | 1 October 2008 |
| Travel Grant Deadline | 30 November 2008 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 11 January 2009 |
| Program w/ Abstracts Online | 23 February 2009 |
| Meeting Pre-registration Deadline | 6 March 2009 |
| Hotel Reservation Cut-Off | 15 March 2009 |
| Online Registration Cut-Off | 27 March 2009 |
Program
Marcia McLaren is this year's program chair. Information on 24 special sessions is now available. Abstract submissions are now being accepted. If you would like to submit an abstract please click here to view the instructions and then proceed to the online abstract submission form.
One focus of the meeting will be the 20th anniversary of the M 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989). Much has been learned about science, engineering and public policy of earthquakes since then. There has also been a tremendous development of observation networks and tools to study and respond to earthquakes that are now in use all over the world.
Field Trips
Two field trips will be offered on Saturday, April 11, following the conference.
Hotel, Housing & Travel
The 2009 annual meeting will be held at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. Go to this page for information on room rates, shared student housing, travel to the hotel, and obtaining visas.
Preliminary Schedule
Tuesday - 7 April
Board of Directors Meeting (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Registration (3:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Icebreaker (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Wednesday, 8 April
Technical Sessions (8:30 am - 5:45 pm)
SSA Annual Luncheon (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Student Reception (5:45 pm - 7:30 pm)
Thursday, 9 April
Technical Sessions (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Lunch (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm)
Joyner Lecture (5:15 pm - 6:15 pm)
Joyner Reception (6:15 pm - 7:30 pm)
Friday, 10 April
Technical Sessions (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Lunch (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm)
Saturday, 11 April
This schedule is subject to change.
More meeting information will be posted here as it becomes available. Check back soon!