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SEPT. 30-OCT. 1
NCSA is sponsoring Firewalls &amp Internet Security, an open forum that addresses new directions and challenges regarding national security and commercial vulnerabilities. San Jose, Calif. $595. Bob Bales, (717) 258-1816.

Electronic Commerce World Institute presents The 2nd International Conference &amp Exhibit on Doing Business Securely on the Information Superhighway. The conference will highlight issues and emerging best solutions for protecting organizations conducting electronic commerce. Montreal. $675 (514) 288-4818, ext. 322. Fax (514) 288-6355.

SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2
American Management Association presents Enhancing Your Presentation Skills: A Seminar for Sales Professionals. A practical three-day seminar that gives you everything you need to convince, persuade, motivate and ultimately sell better. Chicago. $1,375 non-members, $1,195 members. (800) 262-9699.

Cohasset Associates Inc. presents Imaging Expo '96, the largest East Coast document solutions show. Jacob Javits Center, New York. Free. (800) 444-6243. Fax (215) 643-3894.

Launchspace Inc. is sponsoring Spacecraft Propulsion Systems. New course with specific hardware design and application examples. Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Towers. (800) 553-5907.

SEPT. 30 - OCT. 3
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is sponsoring the North American ISDN Users' Forum. The forum draws users and stakeholders together to develop implementation agreements, resolve issues and provide updates on ISDN. NIST Administration Building, Gaithersburg, Md. $220. Lori Phillips, (301) 975-4513 or http://www.niuf.nist.gov/misc/niuf.html.

SEPT. 30 - OCT. 4
Darden Executive Education, University of Virginia, presents Strategic Management for Line Managers. Designed to give line managers a strategic perspective on their businesses. The Darden School, Charlottesville, Va. $4,200. (804) 924-3000 or e-mail Darden_Exed@Virginia.edu.

OCT. 4 - 10
Project Management Institute is sponsoring the 27th Annual Seminar/Symposium. It will emphasize important new developments in the field of project management by exploring current and innovative techniques used in the field. Hynes Convention Center, Boston. (610) 734-3330. Fax (610) 734-3266.

OCT. 7
Washington Technology is sponsoring TECH EXPO, a premiere business development event for the government contracting community. Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, Va. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (703) 848-2800.

OCT. 7 - 9
SOLE (International Society of Logistics) is sponsoring a Relief Logistics Conference, expected to attract over 400 registrants from public, private and governmental relief and emergency management organizations. Hyatt Regency - Crystal City, Arlington, Va. (804) 437-1942. Fax (804) 437-8619.

OCT. 7 - 11
Gartner Group presents Symposium/ITxpo '96. The exhibition forum offers attendees hands-on experience with today's newest products and services. Buena Vista, Fla. Prices vary. Ashley Pearce, (800) 778-1997. Fax (800) 778-1998.

OCT. 8
The International Council on Systems Engineering Washington Metropolitan Chapter presents "Systems Engineering Metrics" with speaker Cathy Tilton. The dinner meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Tysons Corner, Va. Abe Meilich, (703) 913-1505.

OCT. 8 - 10
Blenheim USA Group Inc. sponsors UNIX Expo. New York. Laura McQuaid, show manager, (800) 829-3976, ext. 384.

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