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New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference-

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June 7-11, 2009
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Traverse City, Michigan, USA

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Submission Deadline Extended to March 9, 2009
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Join us for the third international New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference (NDNC 2009). The conference will present high-impact scientific and technological advances, along with critical developments to enable the application of diamond, carbon nanostructures and related materials in a diverse range of products.

Conference History
The first NDNC conference was held in Osaka, Japan, in 2006, after the merger of the ADC (Applied Diamond Conference) and ICNDST (International Conference on New Diamond Science and Technology). The second conference followed in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2008. NDNC benefits from the long history of ADC and ICNDST, and has now become the home base for the fast-growing field.

Scientific Program
The conference will span four days and feature oral and poster presentations covering:

Conference Venue
Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa are situated in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, on Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay. With over 250 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, dozens of inland lakes, and thousands of acres of heavily forested trails, this is an ideal conference and vacation destination. In addition, the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa features 3 championship golf courses.

For reservations call 800.968.7352 to book hotel guestrooms, tower guest rooms, and condos. Reservations may also be made online - www.gtresort.com, click on reservations on the left side of the screen, fill out the information and enter group code NDNC2009 to reserve hotel and tower rooms. Condos are not available online. Group rates will be honored 2 days before group arrival and 3 days after group departure, based on availability.

In addition to the rates listed above, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa will charge a daily resort fee of $9.95 per room. The resort fee includes unlimited use of the resort fitness center, including cardiovascular and strength training equipment, whirlpools, saunas and indoor pools, seasonal access to outdoor pools and beachfront facilities, preferred guest pricing for golf courses and tennis facilities, high-speed internet access in hotel and guest rooms, and (condominiums if reserved), on-property shuttle service to Cherry Capital Airport and Turtle Creek Casino, unlimited toll-free and credit card access phone calls, voicemail message service, daily newspaper upon request, check-in and check-out gratuities for bell staff and concierge, use of safe deposit box, preferred car rental pricing through Enterprise in Traverse City, golf bag storage, and free parking. The resort fee will be automatically posted to your guest room account.

Guest room rates are:

Tower Guestroom -- $199 + 8% tax + $15 per each additional adult in the same room
Hotel Guestroom -- $169 + 8% tax + $15 per each additional adult in the same room

The Cherry Valley Airport is located near the Grand Traverse Resort and is serviced with daily connections from both Detroit, MI, and Chicago, IL. Northwest, United Express and Delta Airlines maintain a daily schedule to Cherry Valley, however, additional airlines provide service on a seasonal basis.

Discounted group room rates will be honored two days before and three days after the conference, so allow time to explore this family-friendly area. No matter your interest—hiking, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and more—Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa have it all!

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Opens — January 22, 2009
  • Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended) — March 9, 2009
  • Hotel Reservation Deadline — May 7, 2009
  • Pre-Registration Deadline — May 29, 2009