2nd International Conference for Public Opinion Poll "Public Opinion Polls in a Changing Society" The Egyptian Government has been especially interested in establishing a Public Opinion Poll Center (POPC) as a means for achieving different important goals that include maintaining effective communication with the public,creating an efficient mechanism to identify public trends towards political and socioeconomic issues and, consequently, making relevant informed policy decisions. It is recognized that public polls are an infant industry in the Arab world, which requires considerable development. Moreover, there seems to be strong justification for raising public awareness and stimulation of societal demand for the services of public opinion poll centers. Accordingly, the POPC intends to hold the 2nd International Conference for Public Opinion Polls in November 2009 at the Marriott Hotel, Cairo, Egypt.

Conference Objectives To learn about latest developments in the area of public opinion polls. To study and analyze multiple relevant issues. To meet and share experiences with experts and professionals from Egypt and other countries. To create a network based on communication and coordination between public poll centers. Tracks Public Opinion and the State Social Status and Cultural Values Public Opinion and the Media The Role of Public Opinion in Crises Methods and Methodologies of Public Opinion Measurement Important Dates June, 30th 2009 Deadline for submission of research paper summaries July, 15th 2009 Response on research paper summaries by the organizing committee September, 15th 2009 Deadline for submission of researches' final version

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