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Conventions: Feb 17, 2008

3rd International Solar Cities Congress

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia Australia

The International Solar Cities Congress is part of the International Solar Cities Initiative and the 2008 Congress will be the third solar cities congress.

The objectives of the International Solar Cities Initiative are to support UN energy and climate policies by stimulating the interest of cities into becoming benchmark cities that commit to ambitious emission reduction goals; help cities systematically integrate renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and industries into environmental, economic and city planning; and provide scientific support for the validation and design of effective measures and policies for Solar Cities.

The 3rd Congress will appeal to all professionals and individuals with an interest in sustainable energy and its role in the urban environment. The International Solar Cities Initiative (ISCI) has been formed to address climate change through effective measurable action at the urban community level. The members of ISCI are cities, institutions and individuals who want to help each other in this task.

A three day program is planned in association with field trips and the opportunity for all delegates to enjoy pre and post Conference tours to some of South Australia's major attractions.

Glycolipid & Sphingolipid Biology

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca, Toscana Italy

The Gordon Research Conference on Glycolipid and Sphingolipid Biology, the tenth in this series, promises to be an exciting and instructive meeting. One challenge is to understand how the chemical structure of glycolipids and sphingolipids dictates their physical behavior in membrane organization and dynamics during transport and signaling. Another challenge is to find out how the local glyco/sphingolipid concentration is regulated by transport proteins and metabolic enzymes, including their regulation at the level of gene expression and post-translational modification. Finally, we need to find out how our knowledge of these processes can be used to understand celluar (patho)physiology and interfere with disease. With the help of all attendants we'll try to cover the significant developments and perspectives all the way from biophysics/structure, genetics, metabolism/sphingolipidomics/novel techniques, transport/toxin, signaling/immunology, to cancer/Alzheimer disease/mouse models. Next to the invited presentations by leaders in the field, exciting posters will be selected for oral presentation. We will have ample discussion after each talks, during the poster sessions and at our Italian meals.

3rd International Solar Cities Congress

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, South Australia Australia

The objectives of the International Solar Cities Initiative are to support UN energy and climate policies by stimulating the interest of cities into becoming benchmark cities that commit to ambitious emission reduction goals; help cities systematically integrate renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and industries into environmental, economic and city planning; and provide scientific support for the validation and design of effective measures and policies for Solar Cities.

The 3rd Congress will appeal to all professionals and individuals with an interest in sustainable energy and its role in our urban environment. The International Solar Cities Initiative (ISCI) has been formed to address climate change through effective measurable action at the urban community level. The members of ISCI are cities, institutions and individuals who want to help each other in this task.

A three day program is planned in association with a mayoral forum, field trips and the opportunity for all delegates to enjoy pre and post Conference tours to some of South Australia's major attractions.

Isotopes In Biological & Chemical Sciences 2008

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Crowne Plaza, Ventura, California United States

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by April 2, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by June 1, 2007..

Mechanical Systems In The Quantum Regime

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Four Points Sheraton: Harbortown, Ventura, California United States

Research groups working on mechanical systems ranging in size from nanometer-scale oscillators to centimeter-scale optical cavities to kilometer-scale gravity wave detectors are all independently approaching a regime in which either the mechanical system or its interaction with the environment must be described quantum mechanically. This remarkable convergence is all the more striking because many of the scientific issues related to the quantum regime of mechanical systems are independent of the system's size. As a result researchers from backgrounds as diverse as astrophysical gravity waves, mesoscopic condensed matter physics, and quantum optics are converging on a common set of goals related to quantum effects in mechanical systems. This conference will address the quantum aspects of mechanical systems of all sizes. A primary goal will be to increase the level of communication and collaboration between researchers from different backgrounds through tutorials and informal discussions as well as invited presentations.

Specific topics to be addressed will include (but are not limited to): quantum back-action effects and quantum-limited measurements of mechanical devices, quantum coherence in mechanical systems, the interaction of mechanical structures with quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field, the use of mechanical systems in quantum information processing, and the creation of non-classical states using mechanical devices.

Chemistry & Biology of Peptides

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California United States

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by April 2, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by June 1, 2007.

9th International Symposium on Resistance Arteries: 9th ISRA

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Hamilton Island, Queensland Australia

The program will include state-of-the-art lectures to be given by invited speakers on various topics of current interest including, vascular biology of the endothelium and of the smooth muscle, ionic control of vascular tone, vascular remodeling, intercellular communication, reactive oxygen species, inflammation hypertension and diabetes. In addition we will also hold workshops on aspects relating to methodology and debates on contentious issues in resistance artery biology. Poster sessions will be held to enable participation by all registrants.

Efforts will be made to provide travel grants for both early career researchers and those scientists who may be coming from developing countries.

Accelerating Sales Force Performance-Miami

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Miami, Florida United States

Transform your sales force team into a powerhouse that produces significantly higher sales. This four-day overview program tackles the issues surrounding sales force effectiveness and teaches you how to develop and improve strategies that will accomplish the high-impact goals of your team and company.

The program begins with an exploration of effective go-to-market strategies, including those pertaining to telesales and the Internet. Next, you will build a framework for performance assessment in your organization.

POLYCHAR 16: World Forum on Advanced Materilas

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
World Unity Convention Centre Kanpur Road Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India 226007

The 16th POLYCHAR World Forum on Advanced Materials is one of the prestigious conferences is held every year. The earlier conferences in this series were held in USA (2003), Portugal (2004), Singapore (2005), Japan (2006) and Brazil (2007). The 16th POLYCHAR World Forum on Advanced Materials will be held during 17-21 February 2008 at World Unity Convention Centre, Lucknow, India. A galaxy of distinguished scientists will deliver plenary and public lectures at the conference.

Hotelympia 2008

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
ExCeL, London Docklands, London, England United Kingdom

Hotelympia is your opportunity to be part of a prestigious UK industry institution. It is the only event which brings together such a broad cross section of the hospitality and foodservice community, attracting more suppliers from catering equipment, food and drink, interiors, tableware, technology and operators from across the foodservice spectrum than any other event. Hotelympia is a leading showcase of the widest range of new, cutting edge products and innovations. It provides a uniquely relaxed yet social and dynamic environment in which you can meet key contacts, access vital business information and thrive on optimising your business growth.

3rd International Solar Cities Congress

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Adelaide, South Australia Australia

The objectives of the International Solar Cities Initiative are to support UN energy and climate policies by stimulating the interest of cities into becoming benchmark cities that commit to ambitious emission reduction goals; help cities systematically integrate renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and industries into environmental, economic and city planning; and provide scientific support for the validation and design of effective measures and policies for Solar Cities.

The 3rd Congress will appeal to all professionals and individuals with an interest in sustainable energy and its role in our urban environment. The International Solar Cities Initiative (ISCI) has been formed to address climate change through effective measurable action at the urban community level. The members of ISCI are cities, institutions and individuals who want to help each other in this task.

National Conference for Community Bankers

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Resort & Spa, Orlando, Florida United States

As always, our program will be packed with:

* Educational Sessions
* Exceptional Speakers
* Networking Opportunities
* World-Class Exhibit Hall

All of which have made this conference the must-attend event for community bank CEOs and senior staff from around the country!

Your conference experience will be further enhanced by our 2008 venue, the architecturally stunning, Spanish-influenced JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. This stunning resort is central Florida's premier destination, offering ultra-luxurious accommodations and brilliantly designed meeting spaces. It also features an innovative 40,000-square-foot spa and a Greg Norman-designed, championship golf course.

AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific 2008

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 18, 2008,
Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore City, Singapore

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific 2008 will bring together military leaders, government officials and industry players for an in-depth conference which will explore new directions in unmanned systems technology.

Key program topics include:
# Maritime Surveillance
# Unmanned Ground Operations
# Unmanned Combat Systems
# Networked Environments
# UAS Air Traffic Management
# Technology in Action: Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific Outlook

Old Forests, New Management

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania Australia

This conference will bring together researchers from a range of disciplines focussed upon achieving ecologically sustainable management and use of old-growth forests. It will include coverage of modern approaches being developed in the Pacific Northwest, Australia, South America, Scandinavia and Central Europe.

The conference will include a visit to the Warra Long-Term Ecological Research site in southern Tasmania, which is partly in a World Heritage Area and also contains a silvicultural systems trial that has explored alternatives to clearfelling of old-growth forests. The visit will provide an excellent opportunity to view tall old-growth eucalypt forests and discuss alternative silvicultural systems for wood production and biodiversity management.

6th Annual Academic Advising Administrators' Institute

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 19, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley, San Diego, California United States

The Institute will utilize learning community groups facilitated by institute faculty who are experienced advising administrators and leaders in the field. The faculty and groups will assist in the development of the participant actions plans. The action plan will focus on a key issue or concern on your campus that you want to focus on for improvement or change and will assist new administrators and experienced administrators alike in making significant changes and improvements at their institutions.

The Institute welcomes both individuals and administrative teams. Action Plans can be developed individually in cooperation with institute faculty or with your own personal team with a faculty member overseeing your plan.

Women In Management 2008

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Movenpick Hotel, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Event Overview

On Completion Of This Beneficial Course, You Will Be Able To:
• Define your personal vision and career expectations as a woman in management
• Develop your own personal leadership style and specific attributes
• Enhance your personal assertiveness in order to communicate like a true
professional
• Discover how to successfully manage the performance of both individuals and the
team
• Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for women in
management in the Middle East
• Identify and understand how to manage the work/life balance and stress
management
• Understand how Emotional Intelligence (EI) can increase your career options
• Efficiently manage conflict and discover formidable resolutions
• Breakthrough your personal barriers and present yourself as a woman who is
going places

11th International Symposium on the Interaction Between Sediments and Water

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance, Western Australia Australia

The 11th International Symposium on the Interactions between Sediments and Water will explore our current understanding of process interactions across multiple space and time scales.

Interactions at the microscale will be explored alongside interactions at catchment scale. The impact of extreme, short-lived events, such as a tsunami, will be compared to the impact of long-term drivers, such as climate change. We will also examine how sediment and water link terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.

The Symposium will be held in Esperance, Western Australia, where ancient soils, sediments and catchments maintain in a fragile balance with modern land uses and tourism. Mid-symposium field trips will provide opportunities to experience and engage with this fascinating area.

Wealth Management Forum - Middle East

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Dusit Hotel, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Capitalise On The Changing Face Of The Middle East Wealth
Management Industry

• Understand client needs, asset allocation and client retention strategies
• Explore the importance of relationships in wealth management
• Enhance your understanding of wealth management products and the most effective way to market them
• Manage wealth of High Net Worth (HNW) clients

The forum presents a huge opportunity by offering you innovative ideas to build successful wealth management platforms that will enable you to grab a greater share of the market. It will provide you with clear strategies to capture the wealth of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and strategies for protecting and safeguarding the wealth of HNWIs.

The forum will feature interesting panel discussions and interactive debates on the industry’s developments while also discussing how to manage investors’ needs and expectations.

10th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT 2008 )

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Phoenix Park Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do South Korea

ICACT (International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology) provides an open forum for researchers, engineers, policy, makers, network planners, and service providers in telecommunications. Extensive exchange of information will be provide on newly emerging systems, standards, services, and variety of applications on the area of telecommunications.

Phosphates 2008 International Conference & Exhibition

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 19, 2008,
Hilton Paris Hotel, Paris France

Welcome to the Phosphates 2008 International Conference & Exhibition.

A limited number of Hilton Guest Rooms have been reserved exclusively for attendees of the Phosphates 2008 International Conference & Exhibition at the Hilton Paris hotel.

TDWI World Conference —Winter 2008

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

While TDWI conferences always cover the full spectrum of business intelligence and data warehousing, the conference in Las Vegas will also include courses throughout the week that broaden your knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas:

Business Analytics
Organizations are increasingly dependent on business analytics in order to be competitive and drive positive business actions. Understanding and utilizing analytic techniques such as predictive analytics, data mining, and statistics leads to better performance management. Luckily, today’s business analytics is enabled with several technology solutions such as OLAP, dashboards, and scorecards. Whether you play a role in business analysis or technical requirements analysis, there are 11 full- and half-day courses aimed at broadening your knowledge of business analytics.

Data Management
We know that data is one of our most valuable assets when it comes to providing a factual basis for gauging our business. Data must be governed from its inception through analysis and design, through data integration, and ongoing data quality programs. This conference brings you 12 full-day courses focused on several aspects of data management, including information quality, data quality, data modeling, data integration, and data governance.

IT Governance
IT Governance is a necessary component of successful IT systems. It focuses on the strategic decision-making responsibility for IT systems (which includes business intelligence and data warehousing systems and projects). The traditional approach of largely holding IT departments accountable for failed projects, cost overruns, security breaches, and unmet user expectations is fading. Sponsorship is no longer just about saying “yes” with funding resources. IT projects must be undertaken with a common goal in mind. Key players who are responsible for business outcomes must not only buy in, but also play key roles in the decision-making processes throughout the life of a system. The true costs of your BI projects, in terms of compliance, risk, and human and financial impact, need to be considered and governed in such a way that real business value is created. TDWI continues to highlight this important topic, as BI and DW professionals must consider IT governance as an integral part of their planning processes.

CICLing Conference on Intelligent Text Processing and Computational Linguistics

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Dan Panorama, Haifa Israel

The conference is intended to the exchange of opinions between the scientists working in different areas of the growing field of computational linguistics and intelligent text processing. Our idea is to get a general view of the state of art in computational linguistics and its applications.

RecShow 2008 - Middle East Recycling, Waste & Environmental Management Exhibition & Congress

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Amman, Jordan

According to the World Bank estimates, tens of billions of dollars will be invested in the waste management and Environmental sectors in the Middle East over the next 10 years. Amid this mounting concern, the market for waste management technologies and products in the Middle East is growing rapidly. Few years back, there was little discussion about recycling in the area, but now everybody is talking about it. Adding to this increased attention is the fact that the region’s industrialization and urban growth have increased levels of pollution and waste.

Reach the entire Middle East Waste Management market

By exhibiting at RecShow, the Middle East Recycling, Waste and Environmental Management Exhibition & Congress, you will join industry leading companies who see the event as a unique opportunity to showcase their waste and recycling products and services to the promising Middle East economies with growing environmental concerns.

Middle East Waste & Environmental Management Exhibition & Congress (RecShow 2008)

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Amman Jordan

According to the World Bank estimates, tens of billions of dollars will be invested in the waste management and Environmental sectors in the Middle East over the next 10 years. Amid this mounting concern, the market for waste management technologies and products in the Middle East is growing rapidly. Few years back, there was little discussion about recycling in the area, but now everybody is talking about it. Adding to this increased attention is the fact that the region’s industrialization and urban growth have increased levels of pollution and waste.
By exhibiting at RecShow, the Middle East Recycling, Waste and Environmental Management Exhibition & Congress, you will join industry leading companies who see the event as a unique opportunity to showcase their waste and recycling products and services to the promising Middle East economies with growing environmental concerns.

2nd Annual HR in Construction Summit

Feb 17, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Raffles Dubai, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The official and original 2nd Annual HR in Construction Summit will provide all the practical solutions the industry so desperately needs. Providing clarity on salary packages, labour laws in black and white and with cutting-edge international expertise providing best-practice in staff retention, leadership, global talent sourcing and human resources transformation. There has never been a better forum for HR professional’s in the construction industry.