The 17th SME WG Annual Meeting that was held from 15 to 17 June 2011, in New York City, United States of America brought together 40 in-person SME WG participants from 12 countries. 

Meeting Objectives

• Review ongoing MERG Taskforce work
• Updates from partner organizations
• Review economic issues relevant to MERG
• Discuss post-2011 and 2015 goals
• Discuss MERG business issues