Welcome from the co-general chairs

Abstract

Welcome to Vancouver!It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the beautiful city of Vancouver and to this special meeting. For the first time two of the leading international technical conferences for research, development, and applications of frequency control and precision timekeeping are joining together to bring to you an excellent program.This 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. 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.This meeting location at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver will provide 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 sincerely hope you enjoy this unique conference in this beautiful setting.