Hi Everybody;

Have you heard about IMAC?  You probably have.  It is one of the biggest hobbyist conferences in the country.  Next year it will be in Chicago on May 30, 31 and June 1.  Here is the Speaker List:

Dr. Sanjay Joshi

Dr. Ron Shimek (2 presentations)

Frank Burr

Anthony Calfo

Scott Fellman

Adam Cesnales

Jake Adams

John Coppolino

Dr. Adelaide Rhodes

James Fatheree

Tony Vargas

Tim Hayes

Mark Schick

Allen LaPointe

Tullio Dell Aquila

Tom Frakes

Robert “Bob” Fenner

In addition to many of the regulars you find at other aquarium conferences, you will find many “new” names on the list since IMAC tries to bring fresh faces to the aquarium circuit.  And IMAC gives them a full hour to talk with a 20 minute Q&A and doesn’t rush them off after 45 minutes.

And there will also be a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the Shedd Aquarium, a tour of LFS, a Speakers’ Reception, a Banquet and a Huge Raffle.

It is at a pretty good rate right now at $125 but for members of the Marine Depot Board we are offering a special at $99 good until the end of November.  So get over to www.theimac.org and sign up for this special while it is still good.  You will have to scroll down past the regular registration to find it and enter the name of this Board.

We hope to see you in Chicago in May.  It’s a great opportunity to meet up with other reef addicts and speakers in a social atmosphere.

Happy Reefkeeping,

Dennis

 

Dennis Gallagher, Chairman
International Marine Aquarium Conference
http://www.theimac.org

Sorry I haven't been here in a while. It's been busy at IMAC. It's a little late but I should warn you that the registration fee for IMAC is going up in a few days, at the end of March. Here is the list of topics the speakers will be covering:

Dr. Sanjay Joshi: "Reef Lighting"

Dr. Ron Shimek (2 presentations): "Currents & Feeding Corals" and "It’s Not As Bad As We Thought; It Is Far Worse"

Frank Burr: "Self-sustaining Marine Biospheres"

Anthony Calfo: "Aquarium Photography"

Scott Fellman: "Marine Biotope Aquariums: Taking Inspirations From Nature"

Adam Cesnales: "Form Meets Function: Designing Your Refugium to Work Harder"

Jake Adams: "Fluid Dynamics for the Reef Aquarium"

John Coppolino: "Rare Angels"

Dr. Adelaide Rhodes: "Frontiers in Fish Growing - Newest Technologies in Aquaculture that can help the Hobbyist"

James Fatheree: "Tridnacnid Clams – Diversity and Lighting Needs"

Tony Vargas: "Tubbataha – Unexpected Paradise"

Tim Hayes : "How to Be A Better Reefkeeper"

Allen LaPointe: "Water Quality Monitoring and Data Interpretation"

Tullio Dell Aquila: "Full Spectrum LED Systems for Aquariums and Aquaculture Use"

Tom Frakes (Banquet Speaker): "Global Warming: Reef Tanks and the World"

Robert "Bob" Fenner: "Mixed Reef Livestocking: Techniques and Approaches for Avoiding & Reducing Allelopathogenic Effects"

Besides that there will be a Big Trade Show, a Gala Banquet, a Speakers' Reception and a Great Raffle.  So hurry over to www.theimac.org and get in on what will be my last IMAC. Yes, I am stepping down after this year. I have built up many great friendships over the years and I will miss all of you who have attended several IMACs.  I cherish those friendships and I thank you for your support.  I hope to see you one more time.

Happy Reefkeeping,

Dennis

Dennis Gallagher, Chairman
International Marine Aquarium Conference
http://www.theimac.org

Yes, we'll be looking for you.  And for anyone else who is reading, we still have a few Banquet seats available.  We intentionally gave the hotel a higher count this year, so we may even have a few to sell at the door.

So hurry over to www.theimac.org and sign up for the LAST IMAC.  Yes, there won't be any more after this year.  We hope to see you in Chicago May 30, 31 and June 1.

Cheers,

Dennis

Dennis Gallagher, Chairman
International Marine Aquarium Conference
http://www.theimac.org