We invite you to the heart of Southern California – Orange County! This is one of Southern California's most vibrant recreation, entertainment, and educational centers. Famous worldwide for its picturesque sandy beaches, majestic coastline, infinite recreational activities, dining and world-class shopping, Orange county is more than a cluster of sophisticated beach towns – it’s the center of high tech industry and premium educational institutions. The symposium will be hosted by the Surf & Sand Resort, in Laguna Beach CA, within 20 minutes of Disneyland, California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm, Fashion Island, and within 30 minutes of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Oak Creek and Pelican Hill Golf Courses, Edison Field (Anaheim Angels) and Honda Center (Anaheim Mighty Ducks).