Attendees typically include scientists, surveyors, engineers and business people from a variety of organisations including research centres, academia, manufacturers, survey companies, consultants, monitoring authorities, dredging companies, port authorities and oil companies. Visit: www.mmf-uk.org for further general information.

Anyone interested in presenting at this event is invited to email a brief outline of their presentation to: marketing@sonardyne.com by Friday 29 February 2008. Authors are reminded that their presentations should be non-commercial. A finalised programme will published in early March and it is expected that there will be around twelve 20 minute presentations with registration commencing at 08.30 hrs and the event running through until around 16.30 hrs.

Attendance will be strictly limited to 75 on a first come, first served basis. Bookings can only be accepted against receipt of a completed registration form accompanied by payment of £35 per head. A hot buffet lunch and refreshment breaks throughout the day are included in this price. WiFi and on-site parking is free.

For those needing it, accommodation is available on-site but it will be down to the individuals to book and pay for this directly with the venue. The company has negotiated a discounted rate of £90+VAT for bed and breakfast. Please quote 'Sonardyne' when booking accommodation. For more information, follow the link: http://w'ww.devere.co.uk/venues/warbrook-house-grange/