useR! 2008

Following the successful useR! 2004, useR! 2006, and useR! 2007 conferences, the conference is focused on R as the `lingua franca' of data analysis and statistical computing,
providing a platform for R users to discuss and exchange ideas how R can be used to do statistical computations, data analysis, visualization and exciting applications in various fields, giving an overview of the new features of the rapidly evolving R project.

As for the predecessor conference, the program consists of two parts:
invited lectures discussing new R developments and exciting applications of R, and user-contributed presentations reflecting the wide range of fields in which R is used to analyze data.

A major goal of the useR! conference is to bring users from various fields together and provide a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas: both in the formal framework of presentations as well as in the informal part of the conference in Dortmund's famous beer pubs and restaurants.

Prior to the conference, on 2008-08-11, there are tutorials offered at the conference site. Each tutorial has a length of 3 hours and takes place either in the morning or afternoon.