Invitation from the General Chairs

It is our great pleasure to announce this meeting, which brings together for the first time two of the leading international technical conferences for research, development, and applications of frequency control and precision timekeeping.

The joint conference between the Frequency Control Symposium and the Precise Time and Time Interval Systems Applications Meeting will afford both attendees and exhibitors associated with each group a unique opportunity to interrelate both technically and socially.

On 28 August, the day prior to the meeting, a number of unique, educational and informative Tutorial Sessions will be offered to attendees. These sessions will cover topics of interest to both groups and will be presented by internationally recognized experts in their field.

Meeting highlights will include plenary talks encompassing both FCS and PTTI areas of interest, presentation of awards, an exhibit area staffed by representatives of leading manufacturers of Frequency Control and Precision Timekeeping Equipment, a reception and banquet, and of course, the technical and poster sessions themselves. The Chairmen and members of both the FCS and PTTI Technical Program Committees are dedicated to providing a stimulating and educational technical program for all attendees.

The meeting location at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver will provide attendees with a wonderful venue: Vancouver attractions include Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island. The Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of the city, walking distance to many fine restaurants, shops, etc. It is also the departure city for many Alaskan Cruise Lines for those interested. We strongly recommend attendees plan to spend a few extra days in Vancouver to allow time to enjoy the many attractions that the city has to offer. We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting in our beautiful host city.

Mike Driscoll	Joe White