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76 SEPTEMBER 2016 COATINGSPROMAG.COM Show News Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2016 T he A mer ican Societ y of Nava l Eng ineers (A SNE) Fleet Maintenance & Moder nization Sy mposium (FMMS) is an annua l event, a lter- nating bet ween Hampton Roads and San Diego, br ing ing together the entire nava l ship maintenance and moder nization communit y like no other for um. FMMS 2016 w i l l inc lude prominent g uest spea kers, panelists, and paper presentations f rom the Nav y, Coast Guard, industr y, and academia, prov id ing a unique oppor- tunit y to interact w ith senior mi litar y and civ i l ser v ice decision ma kers, ship and craf t operators and maintainers, repair and maintenance person- nel, desig ners, bui lders, planners, eng ineers, prog ram managers, life c yc le eng ineers, equipment suppli- ers, and other technica l ex per ts. T he theme of this year's sy mposium is "Col laborate. Innovate. Solve." It is ta k ing place September 12–15, 2016, at Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virg inia. On Wednesday, there will be an industry-government panel from 3:40 to 4:55 p.m. e title is, "W here should government and industry invest today to reduce ship repair cost in the future?" Confirmed partici- pants include Mr. Tim Claus, Chief, Watercraft Inspection Branch; C APT Douglas Schofield, Commander Surface Forces Logistics Center; and Mr. Kevin Terry, General Manager, National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)-Norfolk. Concurrently with the show, ASNE is offering two professional development courses under Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Business Management: "Understanding the Forces that Shape the Industry – I" and "Understanding Shipyard Business Operations – II." ey are offered on Monday, September 12, and Friday, September 16, respectively. For more information, contact: ASNE, www.navalengineers.org 2016 Polyurethanes Technical Conference e Center for the Polyurethanes Industry's (CPI) annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference, the longest-run- ning polyurethanes conference in North America, offers the unique convergence of industry expertise, professional networking, and regula- tory insight. Fostering both technical and professional development, the Polyurethanes Technical Conference is the premier destination to preview the polyurethanes technology of tomorrow and key information for today. e 59 th annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference returns to Baltimore, Maryland, from Monday, September 26, to Wednesday, September 28, 2016. CPI's Professional Development Program (PDP), which has been going strong for over a decade, consists of educational and training courses that provide unmatched opportunities for participants to increase their knowl- edge of the polyurethane industry. e PDP provides unparalleled learn- ing opportunities for both industry newcomers and veterans. CPI strives to provide opportunities that keep indus- try professionals on top of the latest standards, trends, and developments. Session tracks include Construction and Sustainability. Courses offered in 2016 range from broad, introductory subjects to advanced, specialized topics, such as Introduction to Polyurethane Industry, Polyurethane Coatings and Elastomers (with new content), and Physical Testing of Polyurethane Foams. e conference will also have table- top exhibitors. For more information, contact: CPI, https://polyurethane. americanchemistry.com CP School's in Session