Aug. 12-15: The 16th American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Utah State University Conference on Small Satellites. This conference focuses on emerging technologies and innovations in small satellites. Utah State University, Logan, Utah. See www.sdl.usu.edu/conferences/smallsat

Aug. 12-16: Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group 2002 Conference. Discussions on the latest technology and training related to aerial refueling. Westin Indianapolis Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. See www.arsaginc.com

Aug. 13-15: The 23rd National Aerospace FOD Prevention Conference. Discussions and exhibits aimed at reducing or eliminating foreign-object debris damage to aircraft and equipment. Los Angeles Airport Marriott. See www.nafpi.com

Aug. 19-21: Information Sharing and Homeland Security Conference. Attendees include members of the intelligence, law enforcement and business communities, the Defense Department and state and local governments. Philadelphia Marriott Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. See www.federalevents.com/ishs

Aug. 19-22: U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition. Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Ala. The conference theme this year is "Missile Defense—Key to Global Security." See www.ndia-tvc.org/smdc2002

Aug. 19-23: Society of Flight Test Engineers' 33rd Annual International Symposium. Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Md. This year's theme is "Staying on the Leading Edge of Flight Test." See www.sfte.org

Aug. 24-27: Air Carriers Purchasing Conference. "Success Through Positive Attitudes" will be the theme at this 46th annual conference. Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, Texas. See www.acpc.com

Aug. 27-29: International Satellite and Communications Exchange Conference and Expo 2002. This event focuses on the global convergence of the satellite, communications, broadcasting and space industries. Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Calif. See www.satcomexchange.com

Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Canadian International Air Show 2002. This air show is in its 53rd year and will feature a large variety of military and civilian aircraft. Toronto, Canada. See www.cias.org

Sept. 5-8: Tailhook Association's Annual Convention. This 45th annual event includes exhibits and symposia related to naval aviation. Reno, Nev. See www.tailhook.org

Sept. 6-9: National Guard Association of the United States 124th Annual Conference and Exhibition. See www.ngaus.org

Sept.10-12: National Business Aviation Association's Annual Meeting and Convention. This 55th annual event, billed as a gathering place for decision makers in business aviation, has grown into one of the biggest regularly held conventions in the United States. Orlando, Fla. See www.nbaa.org

Sept. 10-12: 2002 Military and Aerospace Programmable Logic Devices International Conference. Featured will be papers on programmable devices and technologies, as well as digital engineering and related fields, for military and aerospace applications. Kossiakoff Conference Center, The Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Md.

Sept.12-15: The Marine Corps Aviation Association's 31st Annual Symposium. Sheraton Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va. See www.flymcaa.org

Sept. 17-20: International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition. Sponsored by the International Air Cargo Association. This biennial event will address current industry challenges and opportunities. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. See www.tiaca.org

Sept. 23-25: Speednews European Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference. Presentations include market forecasts, industry briefings and product support. Hotel Palladia, Toulouse, France. See www.speednews.com

Sept. 24-27: World Airline Entertainment Association's 23rd Annual Conference and Exhibition. This event targets inflight entertainment and communications professionals. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Wash. See www.waea.org

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