According to ima weekly, the 69th world magnesium conference will be held in fairmiont, San Francisco, California, from May 20 to 22, 2012. The world magnesium conference is the leading international magnesium conference that highlights the technological progress, innovative application and emerging development in the global market. The conference combines technical information meetings, exhibitions, exchange opportunities, as well as social activities and industry experience exchange tourism. In addition, IMA's recognition of outstanding magnesium products and innovative production technologies, the winner of the 2012 Excellence Award, will be announced during the conference. In addition, IMA will award the 2012 international environmental responsibility competition award to the environmental protection progress and responsible enterprises.

     Dissertation solicitation - 2012 annual meeting

     The International Magnesium Association solicited papers for the 69th international magnesium conference held in San Francisco, California, USA from May 20 to 22, 2012. Fully aware of the global nature of magnesium industry, IMA seeks technical papers with international industry. Reports at the annual meeting require topics related to emerging process technologies, automotive and non automotive industry applications, surface treatment & bonding, environmental protection considerations, and parts processing.
Official documents available  http://www.intlmag.org/assets/pdfs/2012IMACallforPapers.pdf  obtain