The Western Regional meeting takes place in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada from September 13 to September 15, 2009. I know I am going to be there for certain and there are many reasons that I will be making this trip. I think the most compelling aspect of this meeting will be the strategies for East/West collaborations and I cannot wait to bring some of that advice to bear on my portfolio in Ottawa. I am interested to hear what will be bringing others to BC in the Fall (as if Vancouver was not enough of a reason).