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About the UPA The Usability Professionals' Association was formed in 1991 to provide a means for usability professionals to share information and exchange ideas about usability methods and methodologies, tools and technology, skills and skill development, and organizational issues that may impact on the success of usability evaluation. Professionals come from a variety of industries, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail, insurance, government agencies, consumer product companies, and consulting firms. The UPA conference provides practitioners with the opportunity to network and exchange information with usability professionals from the U.S. and the rest of the world. The conference is oriented toward the practical so attendees can take ideas back to their offices and put them to work immediately to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the usability practices. The UPA's quarterly newsletter, Common Ground, is a vehicle for exchanging ideas, experiences, thoughts, concerns, and insights regarding usability evaluations. Members are encouraged to submit articles or announcements on usability-related issues to the UPA offices (at the address below). Contact information If you'd like to become a member of the UPA or have additional questions, contact: Usability Professionals' Association 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 209 Westmont, IL 60559 Phone: +1 630 655 1647 Fax: +1 630 655 0391 E-mail: office@upassoc.org Web: http://www.upassoc.org/ Conference planning committee Thyra Rauch, Conference Co-Chair Marie Tahir, Conference Co-Chair Al McFarland, Content Chair Kara Coyne, Presentations and Panels Co-Chair Laurie Kantner, Presentations and Panels Co-Chair Jeffrey Rubin, Tutorial Co-Chair Kim Stillwell, Tutorial Co-Chair Sue Braun, Invited Speaker Co-Chair Tom Gomoll, Invited Speaker Co-Chair Mary Beth Rettger, Workshop Co-Chair Martin Rantzer, Workshop Co-Chair Larry Wood, Posters Chair Janice James, Planning Dave Mitropoulus-Rundus, Exhibits Chair Laura Downey, Special Interest Group Chair Kate Gomoll, Children's Program Co-Chair Kristy Knabe, Children's Program Co-Chair Pawan Vora, Golf Tournament Chair Carol Righi, Online Registration Chair Judy Keel, Executive Director, UPA Office Cara Marlin, Meeting Planner Jason Girvin, Design Mark Ditteaux, Printing & Promotion Diane Wilson, Web Site Development