In a rhythmic cycle as old as life itself, blooming with cherry trees in the warming spring air are the stale danishes, landfill-choking nametags and stultifying panel sessions of conferences. We kid, we kid. Sort of. DIA is representing in various guises at the following technology-related shindigs in the coming weeks. Stop by and say hello if you're in the proverbial house.

• Feb. 21-23: The 2007 Nonprofit Software Development Summit, Oakland, Calif.
  
• Mar. 5-6: Freedom to Connect, Washington, DC. Note that today, Feb. 15 is the last day to save $200 on advance registration.
  
• Mar. 7-9: "Online Organizing & Technology for Nonprofits" from the New Organizing Institute, Washington, DC. Happy hour sponsored by DemocracyInAction!
  
• Mar. 15-16: The Politics Online Conference, Washington, DC.
  
• Apr. 4-6: The 2007 Nonprofit Technology Conference, Washington, DC. Be sure to register before Feb. 28, when fees hike by $100. (And be sure to tell them DIA sent you.)
  
• Apr. 7: Penguin Day, Washington, DC.