There will be a “Mini-Conference” on Factorization Problems in Commutative Rings and Monoids prior to the regular Special Session on Commutative Rings and Monoids at the Southeastern Section Meeting of the AMS in Chapel Hill. The Mini-Conference will take place on Thursday, October 23, and will feature 6 talks of 45 minutes in length. More information, including a list of speakers (link is to a PDF document).