The International Medical Informatics Association Dental Informatics Working Group The concept of an IMIA strategic plan started in 2003. During 2003 and 2004 a world-wide survey was conducted to assess what IMIA members would like to see IMIA do or become within the next 5 to 10 years. The results of this initial survey were presented as part of the inaugural presentation of IMIA President Nancy Lorenzi. A strategic planning task force was appointed and this task force began its efforts with the results of the survey. By the IMIA General Assembly (GA) meeting in Geneva in 2005 it was determined that the task force needed significant information and direction from the General Assembly. Members of the General Assembly were asked to select a targeted area for discussion and input to the strategic plan. There were a number of groups that focused on a specific target. The entire GA reconvened to share the results of their work and for feedback from all members. The day after the GA the strategic planning task force met to develop a strategic framework and to build into this framework the information and direction gathered at the GA meeting. The planning task force met again in 2005 and twice in 2006. In 2007 the strategic plan was transferred to the IMIA Board at the spring Board meeting and presented to the General Assembly in Brisbane, Australia prior to Medinfo 07. The 2007 IMIA General Assembly approved the plan and supported the recommendation to use up to $50,000 to nurture and encourage strategic efforts outlined in the plan that would enhance informatics around the world. The General Assembly recommended that the concept of a Vice President for Strategic Planning be further considered and presented to the General Assembly meeting in Sweden in 2008. For information about future and recent meetings please visit "Conference Information" in the menu section.