The first confernce will happen at:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA USA
June 5th-9th 2011
Maintopics are:
Genomes and Molecular Genetics: Genome Evolution, Metagenomics, Sexual Reproduction, RNA Metabolism, Molecular Genetic Tools
Cell Biology: Organelles, Cytoskeleton, Cell Division and Cytokinesis, Protein Transport, Cell Wall Formation, Adhesion
Physiology and Ecology: Eco-Systems Biology, Membrane Transporters, Metabolism of C, N and Si, Regulation of Metabolism, Chemical Ecology, Symbiosis and Parasitism
Applications in Nano-, Bio- and Environmental Technology: Environmental Biomarkers, Biofuels, Silica-based and Silica-derived Functional Materials, Specialty Products
More info and Source: http://www.lifeofdiatoms.org/