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9th International Symposium ACon Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Pan Pacific Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

The 9th International Symposium ACon Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production symposia provide the delegates a unique opportunity to combine pleasure with business.

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16th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Pan Pacific Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

The 16th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection provide the delegates a unique opportunity to combine pleasure with business.

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POWER-GEN International 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

Join more than 17,000 industry professionals at the world's largest power generation event. In just three days, you'll benefit from:

- Expected attendance of more than 17,000 attendees from 76 countries
- 1,100 exhibiting companies displaying the latest in products and technologies
- Expanded networking opportunities to connect you with key buyers and sellers
- Multi-track conference program covering the most important issues and trends impacting the industry
- Competitive Power College pre-conference courses
- Keynote Session headlined by top industry leaders
- Standing room only Mega Sessions
- Technical tours
- Networking roundtable breakfasts featuring question-and-answer discussions on specialized topics
- Co-located events
- And more

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Portable Alpha 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
The Royal Garden Hotel,

Portable Alpha is an unrivalled and cost-effective sales and marketing solution that works throughout the year and then brings you face-to-face with your customers and prospects.

Portable Alpha is a unique business event that offers many benefits and is extremely cost-effective.

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Private Banking India 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
JW Marriott Mumbai, Maharashtra India

Private Banking is an industry under the pressure of continual change. With the volatility of the markets now behind us, banks are facing new challenges in providing their clients with the service they demand, competition remains increasingly tough and the pace and scale of regulation both nationally and internationally is continuing across the globe.

Private Banking India 2007 will examine all the strategies needed by astute managers to win and service high net wealth clients, but more importantly educate them in the best practice principals in advising their clients on how to allocate their money to achieve superior returns.

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China International Real Estate & Arch-tech Fair (CIHAF 2007)

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Beijing International Convention Center Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

China International Real Estate & Arch-tech Fair (CIHAF 2007) will bring together international and Chinese real estate players, industry decision-makers and executives of world-class level. At the same time and in the same place, you will gain a panoramic view of the development and the prospect of the whole industrial chain of the real estate sector.

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NUCLEAR POWER International 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

The new 2007 NUCLEAR POWER International conference will be co-located with POWER-GEN International - the worldїs largest power generation event.

Attendees of NUCLEAR POWER International will enjoy the same benefits and will have access to the same programs as POWER-GEN attendees. Donїt miss your opportunity to be a part of this dynamic program!

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International Conference on Magnetic Materials (ICMM)

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 16, 2007,
Main Auditorium, SINP, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

The International Conference on Magnetic Materials (ICMM) is being organized by the ECMP Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata. This international forum will be a perfect platform for discussions and presentations on innovative achievements and developments in magnetic materials. The presentations would highlight the diversity of the field by covering all aspects of the subject. Oral and poster presentations, invited and contributed papers will also be incorporated in the ICMM sessions.

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The Bond Buyer's 6th Deal of the Year Awards Dinner

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 11, 2007,
The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park, New York, New York United States

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Semantic Representation of Spoken Language (SRSL7)

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Barcelona Center, Salamanca, Castile and Leon Spain

The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers interested in the semantic representation of spoken corpora, especially spontaneous speech. The current state-of-the-art supports solutions from very different backgrounds and perspectives, but still remain important and complex issues to deal with, such as the accurate segmentation of speech in semantic units.

Spoken language is a pending issue in computational linguistics and artificial intelligence, both traditionally focused on written language, although semantic processing of speech is necessary for the understanding of both natural and human-machine interaction. The problems found when trying to linguistically structure spontaneous speech are leading to works focused on its semantic representation. In-depth research on the semantic representation of speech can provide us with a suitable basis for further analysis of related linguistic levels, like prosody or pragmatics.

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10th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Bangkok, Thailand Thailand

CONFERENCE THEMES
1. Environmental Impacts of Coal-Fired Power Projects
2. Emission Control in Thermal Power Plants
3. Greenhouse Gas Abatement Technologies
4. Sustainable Development for Mineral and Energy Industries-national perspectives
5. Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater
6. Health Hazard and Safety Issues in Small-Scale Mining
7. Environmental Impacts: National Reports
8. Environmental Issues in Surface and Underground Mining of metalliferous, coal, uranium, industrial
minerals.
9. Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation of
Mineworkers
10. Control of Effluents from Mineral Processing, Metallurgical and Chemical Plants
11. Emerging Technologies for Environmental Protection
12. Mine Site Closure and Rehabilitation
13. Computer Modeling and Applications
14. Recovery of Useful Components from Industrial Waste
15. Geographical Information Systems(GIS) and Remote Sensing
16. Reliability of Waste Containment Structures, Tailings Disposal
17. Mine Lake Remediation and End Use Options
18. Managing Mine Waste and Mine Water at the River Basin Scale
19. New and More Efficient Use of Energy

ORGANIZED BY
The Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Universite Laval, Canada; National Technical University of Athens, Atilim University, Turkey; University of Cagliari, Italy; Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education (CEERE), University of Calgary, Canada; Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Mining, Estonia; Faculty of Agriculture University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic; Institute of Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, China; The International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment; Columbia University, USA; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA; Curtin University of Technology, Australia; Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London; Lulea University of Technology-CENTEK, Sweden; Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; Hokkaido University, Mineral Resources Engineering Department, Japan; Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), Finland.

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Cosmet World Convention & Exhibition 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Abu Dhabi, Capital of UAE United Arab Emirates

Cosmetics, Technology,Safe Cosmetics,Cosmetic Procedures, Green Chemistry, Product Reviews, Cosmetics Destination - Canada, Cosmetic Science & Technology, Personal care
and Homecare products..Cosmetics Newsletter, Show Catalogue and Cosmetics Virtual Expo On-line (exhibit-in)are available to market the conference and products.

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Franchise India

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Hotel Ashok, New Delhi, Delhi India

Franchise India is the International Franchise Exhibition, Conference and Opportunity Seminar that will provide an excellent platform for leading companies to showcase and market their franchise opportunity. The show is an annual flagship event, a platform where international and domestic franchisors come face to face with over 8,000 investors from all over the country and overseas looking for a franchise.

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NAAE/ACTE Convention

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 15, 2007,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

ACTE is proud to bring Ruby Payne to Las Vegas to share her insight on working with students in poverty. Payne has been involved with education as a teacher, principal, consultant and administrator, and is working to spread the word throughout North America that children of poverty need not suffer through an educational system oblivious to their needs. Her year’s educating and research lead to her first book, A Framework for Understanding Poverty.

A gifted synthesizer, Payne presents her research and observations in such a way that many people experience "eye-opening learning," enhancing their own abilities to help children of poverty succeed. This is sure to be an interesting and thought-provoking session, one sure to get you thinking.

For anyone facing a challenge, ACTE’s Closing General Session speaker should help you overcome that challenge and succeed in ways you can’t yet imagine. On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of Mount Everest. A former middle school teacher and wrestling coach, Weihenmayer is one of the most exciting and well-known athletes in the world. Despite losing his vision at the age of 13, Weihenmayer has become an accomplished mountain climber, paraglider, and skier, who has never let his blindness interfere with his passion for an exhilarating and fulfilling life.

Weihenmayer will share his inspiration, which in turn, will inspire educators to keep encouraging and supporting their students to succeed. This is a unique opportunity for ACTE Convention attendees to hear an amazing story of triumph.

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6th Annual National Gang Conference

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Riveria Hotel Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States

This conference will feature several national known gang and law enforcement experts. Over 1000 conference attendees are expected to attend. Visit Know Gangs for more information.

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IEEE International Conference on Field-Programmable Technology (FPT 07)

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 14, 2007,
Kitakyushu International Conference Center, Kokurakita,, Kitakyushu Japan

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An Informed Discussion of Nontraditional Mortgage Products & Escalating Foreclosures

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Country Springs Hotel , Waukesha, Wisconsin United States

Participants will gain valuable insights from experts who will explore the risks posed by nontraditional mortgage products as well as the problems created by Wisconsin's rising number of foreclosures. "Nontraditional," "alternative," or "exotic" mortgage products are residential loans that include "interest-only" and "payment option" adjustable-rate mortgages that allow borrowers to defer repayment of principal and sometimes interest. These products allow borrowers to exchange lower payments during an initial period for higher payments later. The conference also seeks to build a grassroots coalition to build an effective community response to address the rising tide of Wisconsin foreclosures, which rocketed 34% in the state last year and have jumped another 21% thus far in 2007.

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Massachusetts Digital Government Summit

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, Massachusetts United States

This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers.

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Internal Combustion Engines: Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
IMecE 1 Birdcage Walk,

This two day conference will cover large and small engines for on and off highway applications. The four main themes will be performance, fuel economy, fuels and emissions, with keynote speakers on each day. The conference will address challenges posed by climate change, regulations and market fragmentation. It will promote the dissemination and discussion of research on the latest developments in technology and the responses to market, regulatory and operational pressures.

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Engineering Documentation Control (Configuration Management)

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Courtyard San Diego Old Town , San Diego, California United States

ngineering Documentation Control and Product Configuration Management will be whatever you want them to be, but should always include four essential elements:

* speed
* accuracy
* efficiency
* easily understood processes



Frank Watts, BSME, CCDM, teaches, in this unique two-day seminar, how to bridge the communications and systems gaps between design engineers and operations with focus on the basics of product release, change request and control, and bills of material.

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7th Business Roundtable with the Government of Bulgaria

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria has joined the growing list of new EU members. With the prize won, how can the government ensure that it benefits business. For with accession comes greater competition, and regulation, as well as greater access to EU markets. These will be testing months, both for the government and for business in Bulgaria.

Against this background, now is the ideal time to convene the latest in Economist Conferences’ highly successful series of Business Roundtables with the Government of Bulgaria. The country’s business and political leadership will gather to address many of the key business issues facing Bulgaria. To ensure your voice contributes to the debate, please reserve your place today.

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Workshop on Nonlinear Phenomena 2K7

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 11, 2007,
Jurusan Fisika FMIPA UNPAD Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang km.21 Sumedang, Jawa Barat Indonesia 45363

Nonlinearity is a general phenomenon of universe, from very small size to large scale of matters. The complicated problems arise in various areas of research such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, life science, engineering, economics, sociology, arts and humanitarian fields. Nowadays, the field attracts good deal of public attention, not only of scientific communities but also industrial users. The workshop is intended to gather researchers and scientists from such areas to discuss the problems and solutions, to share the advanced application of nonlinearity approaches and to direct future researches and applications.

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W2i Digital Cities Convention @ Washington, DC '07

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The Convention also serves as a meeting place for the ecosystem of wireless equipment and application vendors, service providers, and systems integrators, and features the third annual Wireless Communities Best Practices Awards Ceremony.

The two-day program agenda in Washington focuses on solutions for:

* broadband-wireless business models at metro and regional scale,
* local-government processes reengineering and cost savings,
* applications for public safety, transportation and healthcare,
* digital inclusion, education, economic development and neighborhood portals.

The Digital Cities Convention in Washington, DC, further serves as a national momentum-building event showcasing:

* the broadband policy efforts of key politicians in Washington,
* the range of emerging state broadband-penetration initiatives,
* national broadband-policy initiatives supported by the major local-government associations.

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3rd International Digital Curation Conference

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Renaissance Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The conference will focus on emerging strategy, policy implementation, leading-edge research and practitioner experience, and comprise a mix of peer-reviewed papers, invited presentations and keynote international speakers.

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SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 18, 2007,
Wardman Park Marriott Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Dear Colleague,

SANS is making its annual trip to the nation's capital for the SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007, so please join us in Washington, DC on December 11-18 for 16 hands-on information security courses including:

* Management 414: SANS +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
* Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
* Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling
* Security 508: System Forensics, Investigation & Response
* Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) Training
Of course, SANS top instructors will be on hand to bring you the best in computer security training. Certifications are available for many of these SANS courses and can send you on your way to career advancement.

Our Software Security Series makes an appearance at CDI this year with two courses designed especially for Web developers.

* Security 519: Web Application Security Workshop
* Security 426: AJAX amd Web Services Security Overview

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DAE Nuclear Physics Symposium 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 15, 2007,
Sambalpur University, Burla, Orissa, India

The symposium format consists of invited talks, contributory papers and thesis presentations in oral/poster form. The duration of each invited talk will be of about 20 to 30 minutes. The short Oral presentation will be of 10 minutes duration. The invited talks will be in a common place for all the participants.

However, for short Oral presentations, there will two parallel sessions for two different fields. There will be two poster sessions, each of them having duration of about 1 hr and 30 minutes, on two different days.

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Public Relations Summit 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
ITC Maratha Grand Sheraton & Towers Mumbai, Maharashtra India

About the Conference


Public relations do more than “tell the organization’s story.” Organisations must understand the attitudes and concerns of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with them and with representatives.


This conference is geared to Internal and External Corporate Communicators, PR, Marketing, Public Affairs, who need to understand, advise and implement the latest New Media tools into their organization’s communications, PR & marketing mix.


Why you cannot miss this event


With the emergence of competition in every field sweeping the globe, the expectations of the customers have also undergone tremendous changes. Hitherto, the concept of Public Relations was seen by the Corporate more as a ‘branding or image management’ exercise. An organization’s reputation, profitability, and even its continued existence can depend on the degree to which its targeted “publics” support its goals and policies.

The speakers at this conference are industry experts who have created style guides in their industry sectors. This event is designed to understand and discuss incredibly complex Indian market where customers demand ever more, and competition is intense.


Who should attend?

Public Relations Professionals
Corporate Communicators
Marketing Communications
Advertising Executives
Media Experts
Marketing Consultants
PR/ Mass Communication / Management Students / Trainees

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StartUp @ LeWeb3 Conference 2007

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Les Docks,

Social Networks

* The Power of social networks: Examples of "real" use - a Facebook executive presents case studies
* Making your information social - a fireside chat with DIGG founder, Kevin Rose - in conversation with Business Week writer and Author, Sarah Lacy
* Web 2.0: The dark side - Panel discussion moderated by Laurent Haug, LIFT conference including Joanna Shields of Bebo
* Social Media: Is it killing our society? - Andrew Keen, Author of "Cult of the Amateur" debates Guardian columnist Emily Bell
* Personalization 2.0 - Jonathan Medved, CEO of Vringo on projection of personalization

Stuffing a great volume of content into two mere days is a daunting task. Invariably subjects get left out in the programming process, and so we have done our best to compile a wide range of topics, perspectives and voices for this year's conference.

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The Childhood Obesity Summit

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The Summit offers a forum for State and Commonwealth government departments, primary industry groups and associations, educationalists, academics, researchers and selected sections of the food industry and major retailers to formulate and implement pragmatic measures to reverse the growth in, and manage the implications of the childhood obesity epidemic in Australia.

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Advertising Law

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
The Westin, New York City, New York United States

In light of the FTC’s testimonial guideline revisions, recent text message/sweepstakes litigation, and the CARU guidelines, there are many new developments driving the advertising and marketing industry. Your clients are depending on you to stay on top of it all.

New media trends are pushing regulators and lawmakers to devise new ways to protect consumers, particularly children, and it is your responsibility to follow their lead and counsel your clients on issues such as ensuring information security, advertising on social networking sites, and substantiating claims.

American Conference Institute has gone to great lengths to uncover the nuances in the laws and the latest enforcement trends. We dedicate months of research to uncover exactly what you need to know to stay on top of the most important issues your industry faces. This year’s conference promises to be refreshingly different, with new speakers, new companies, and will offer a real hands on approach to the topics you face daily. Specific highlights include:

* Avoiding third-party liability on social networking and user-generated content sites
* Preventing fines, litigation, and class action in the direct marketing arena
* Engaging in the latest online sweepstakes methods without getting burned
* Recent FTC enforcement trends and NAD challenges
* Maximizing bargaining power when negotiating the agency/client agreement
* Avoiding regulatory scrutiny when advertising/marketing to children

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Communicating in Times of Change

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Sydney, New South Wales Australia

It is a typical human instinct to resist change and the threat it poses to the status quo. When an organisation is faced with a time of change it is therefore understandable that employees and stakeholders alike will receive news of the transition with a certain amount of concern over how it will impact organisational culture and day to day operations.

Your task as a communicator is to act as a change catalyst by maintaining open lines of communication and engaging relevant individuals, business units and external parties throughout the process. It is necessary to manage people and perceptions, and understand how change affects people, so that you can tailor your strategies to suit your organisation’s particular situation.

To ensure that change is accepted and embraced, you need to ensure that you identify and deal with any associated barriers, and also define the processes and channels that will support the change. It is also wise to develop champions who can assist in guiding the organisation through its evolution, no matter how big or small.

This two-day interactive masterclass will provide opportunities to engage with the masterclass leader and other attendees to really define how you can take a more strategic approach towards change communication. You will take part in interactive activities and discussions and leave this masterclass enthused and equipped with new strategies and ideas to implement in your workplace.

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Annual Conference of the Society for Research into Higher Education

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 13, 2007,
Thistle Hotel,

This year's conference will explore higher education through this theme of 'reshaping'. The concept of 'shape' may be conceptualized in relation to 'space', 'place', 'patterns', 'configuration', 'unified', 'fragmentation', 'disjointed', 'coherent', 'fixed', 'fluid', 'connectedness'. In considering questions of contemporary higher education we want to address how these notions underpin or influence the future of learning and teaching in higher education in the 21st century internationally and within an increasingly competitive global marketplace for knowledge and knowledge transfer, including through technology enhanced learning.

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Le Web 3 '07 Fourth Edition

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,

Social Networks
Virtual worlds, gaming and music
Products, design and technology
Entertainment 2.0
Technology and society: looking out into the World
and more...

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International Copyright Law

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

ATTEND TO LEARN TO:

* Design and implement effective global IP protection systems
* Consider updates to protection of broadcasting organisations
* Evaluate the 2001 Copyright Directive and the ongoing harmonisation of copyright laws
* Assess progress in EU and international cross-border licensing
* Balance the rights of users and rights holders
* Consider changes, developments, and trends in US copyright law
* Focus on secondary liability in the modern age: internet copyright liability of uploaders, hosts, internet service providers and downloaders
* Explore Technology Protection Measures (TPM)/Digital Rights Management (DRM) Protection and Interoperability
* Review current challenges in UK and international copyright law

* Examine orphan works
* Discover how rights owners can protect themselves online
* Delve into a Google case study: the copyright issues - national, regional, and international
* Consider what copyright challenges user generated content has created
* Learn best practices in drafting, negotiation, and contractual and noncontractual obligations in a new era of international copyright issues
* Analyse term of protection for performers and record companies
* Explore Artist's Resale Right (ARR)

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Dubai International Jewellery Week

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 15, 2007,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Dubai United Arab Emirates

Taking place from 11 – 15 December 2007, Dubai International Jewellery Week builds upon international interest in the Middle East's jewellery landscape to provide a week long extravaganza of three distinct shows – Areeq Dubai, Jewellery Collections Dubai and Jewellery Trade Dubai. These tailored events will deliver focused forums for traders, consumers and exhibitors from across the globe, with more than 400 exhibitors from over 20 countries.

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Hong Kong University Science and Technology (HKUST) Finance Symposium on Corporate Finance

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 12, 2007,
Pacific Club, Harbour City, Hongkong, Special Administrative Region, China

Top academics from the field of finance will present their research at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 2007 Finance Symposium. The event is hosted annually by the Business School’s Finance Department at HKUST. This year’s theme is corporate finance.

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International Conference on Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Diseases in the Tropics and Sub-Tropics

Dec 11, 2007 - Dec 14, 2007,
Delhi India

International conference on Emerging and Re- emerging Viral Diseases of the Tropics and Sub-Tropics (ICVT 2007) is being organized by Indian Virological Society. The event aims to invite eminent virologists from different parts of the world for oral and poster presentations on viruses, viral diseases of human, plants, animals, fishes, insects etc. and on other spheres of Virology. Some of the topics to be discussed in the meeting are economic impact of viral diseases of animals, plants and fishes, genomics and proteomics, genomic diversity, biosafety and IPR and other related topics.

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