Following the ASPO conference in Denver, the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry will host the 2nd annual conference on Biophysical Economics. Joseph Tainter is this year's plenary speaker, and will discuss biophysical economics and the collapse of complex societies. Other speakers include Gail the Actuary and David Murphy from The Oil Drum, as well as the host, Dr. Charles Hall. The link to the Biophysical Economics website can be accessed here, where additional information, including the itinerary, can be found.