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           Petaluma, California
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         <h4>
-          <strong>2017 conference:</strong> 2 &amp; 3 December <br/>
-          Talk submissions close 29 September
+          <strong>2017 conference:</strong> December 2 &amp; 3 <br/>
+          Talk submissions close September 29
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