Why one just needs to cruise over to the announcement forum and read the announcement I made a couple months ago
http://www.bareefers.org/home/node/2363#comment-85011
IMAC WEST 2009 will be held in Long Beach, California aboard the historic Queen Mary Hotel and Conference Center located along the shoreline harbor in Long Beach, close to many local attractions and shopping areas. A boat to Catalina Island leaves from within walking distance of the QM. Fun for the whole family!
* International conference for hobbyists
* Manufacturers and Vendors from the reefing industry
* Well known speakers from around the world
* Raffles and Door prizes Every Day
* A chance to meet and talk with other hobbyists and share ideas and methods
* Many beautiful and colorful hobbyist grown aqua cultured corals available for purchase
Aquarium of the Pacific is located nearby and arrangements have been made for a special tour of the facility for IMAC West attendees. Reservations on a first come, first served basis.