Bioconductors -- The schedule for BioC 2011, our annual conference, is starting to take shape! The main conference features morning talks, afternoon practicals, and social opportunities. There's a schedule and tentative list of excellent speakers at https://secure.bioconductor.org/BioC2011/ We're very interested in receiving proposals for afternoon practicals (due May 31; https://secure.bioconductor.org/BioC2011/lab_submit.php). We also have a 'developer day' scheduled before the main conference, on July 27. Developer day is directed toward package developers; this year we're especially eager to hear 'flashlight presentations' from participants highlighting the research and software developments they are involved with. Looking forward to seeing you at BioC 2011! Martin -- Computational Biology Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Ave. N. PO Box 19024 Seattle, WA 98109 Location: M1-B861 Telephone: 206 667-2793