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The National Drilling Association will hold its annual meeting in Las Vegas from March 17-18, 2005, in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/Agg.

The meetings and presentations will focus on the geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration sectors of the drilling industry, according to the convention’s organizers. The first day will include committee meetings and a board meeting, while the second day will feature a series of presentations addressing management and technical drilling issues.

Presentation topics include DOT compliance, direct push methods, sampling procedures, diamond drill bit selection and a mud course.

The association will host a reception and dinner the final night.

All meetings and presentations will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on the second floor of the Grand Lobby. The reception and dinner will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton.

As a cosponsor of the ConExpo-Con/Agg show, the National Drilling Association will offer complimentary ConExpo registration to any companies that register for the annual meeting, according to the association.