NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2005 -- The International Association for Information and Data Quality (IAIDQ), the premiere professional organization for data and information quality management professionals, is partnering with Information Impact International, Inc. to present the 17th Information Quality Conference, September 19-23, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The first event to be co-organized by the non-profit association, the Information Quality Conference provides a forum for information and data quality practitioners, leaders and IAIDQ members to discuss the latest trends and implementation techniques in information and data quality.

Featuring nearly 40 sessions by experienced leaders in information and data quality, the five-day conference is an educational forum and networking opportunity for business and technical professionals new to information and data quality and those who have already completed data quality improvement projects.

Conference topics include developing strategies for improving information and data quality, enterprise-wide approaches, and quality assurance and quality control techniques that apply directly to improve information and data quality. The Conference also features an exhibitors' floor where participants will experience the latest developments in information and data quality software, services and advancements.

For additional information about the Information Quality conference, visit http://www.infoimpact.com/body/IQConf_2005_Houston/conf2005.html

"Non-quality data impacts organizations around the globe, causing adverse affects for, project success, revenue and consumer confidence," says Tom Redman, co-founder of IAIDQ. "The Information Quality Conference is a collaborative event to bring together the best minds and most creative ideas of determined and eager information quality professionals."

"Information quality is a global challenge, not limited by the industry or size of an organization," says Larry English, co-founder of IAIDQ. "With nearly 200 members from 18 countries, IAIDQ is a positive forum for the advancement of our profession. Combining the insight of our members with the questions, insights and solutions offered by the Information Quality Conference participants, we can all move the data quality industry forward at this event."

For more information about IAIDQ and the work of its members visit the IAIDQ website, http://www.iaidq.org.

SOURCE International Association for Information and Data Quality