SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2006 -- SPIE's Defense and Security Symposium (DSS), to be held April 17–21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., is the largest unclassified, international gathering related to sensors and sensor networks. Collaboration among researchers from multiple disciplines at the annual event has accelerated technological advancement and discovery in this field, making it the fastest-growing event of its kind. (See Defense and Security Symposium Product Showcase ) The following new conferences have been added to the program for 2006: Nonintrusive Inspection Technologies Enabling Technologies and Design of Nonlethal Weapons Sensors for Propulsion Measurement Application Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and Nanotechnologies for Space Applications Intelligent Integrated MicrosystemsModeling and Simulation for Military Applications Mobile Multimedia/Image Processing for Military and Security Applications "DSS eliminates barriers for engineers and scientists who are developing and utilizing electro-optical, digital and microwave technologies for sensor-related defense and security applications," SPIE said. "Open discussions of commercial applications for these technologies help keep members of the scientific and technical community at the cutting edge of their professions." DSS includes comprehensive presentations on research and development, and diverse conference topics from fundamental science to applications. The 2006 DSS symposium, technical conferences, education sessions and exhibition provide a unique opportunity to discuss, debate and shape the future of this field. For more information, visit: spie.org/conferences/programs/06/dss/