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|Articles|March 6, 2012
Notes From Prague: Opening Day
Today's presentations were all cme sessions with the opening ceremony in the evening and a welcome reception.
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NOTES FROM PRAGUE: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Just flew into Prague. Off to the Prague Congress Center to finalize my registration and pick up materials. This is opening day of the
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