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Conventions: Feb 19, 2008

ISH China

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
China World Trade Center, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

ISH China, one of the leading international trade fairs for the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning sectors, will take place at the China International Exhibition Center. People at the fair will be encouraged to participate by highlighting products which have made progress in terms of environmentally-friendliness and energy efficiency.

Build IT Berlin

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Messeglande, Berlin, Berlin, Germany

With the advent of the Internet and automation, IT is no longer only for companies in the technology-related fields. Companies from other sectors such as banking & finance, healthcare, hospitality, logistics and many more recognise the importance of good IT infrastructure in shaping and reinforcing their business competence.

bautec

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Messeglande, Berlin, Berlin, Germany

International trade fair for building and construction, building equipment, chemical auxiliaries for the building industry, building systems, city planning, municipal building, civil engineering, building restauration, building materials, interior construction, windows, doors,gGates, heating technology, aerology equipment, communication technology.

Tire Technology Expo

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Koelnmesse, Köln, Germany

Now in its eighth year Tire Technology Expo is the world's most important Tire Manufacturing Technology Exhibition and Conference.

Tire Technology Expo 2008 offers the visitor a technology showcase covering materials and equipment through the complete spectrum of the tire manufacturing process.

Tire Technology Expo 2008 also offers visitors, exhibitors, and conference delegates an unrivaled networking opportunity within the Tire manufacturing sector.

Antriebstechnik Expo

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Exhibition Centre Westfallenhalle Dortmund, Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Antriebstechnik Expo is an International exhibition on Factory Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, Information Technology & Software Solutions, Building Automation, Safety & Environment, Electricals & Energy Conservation, Security Electronics, Telecommunications.

Profile for exhibit include Real Time Systems And Embedded Systems, Industrial Controllers, Sensors, Hydraulics And Pneumatics, Mechanical Components, Applied Computer And Industrial Engineering Industries, Automation of Production Expo, Electrical and Mechanical Drives Technology (including Mechatronics), Fluid Engineering (Hydraulics + Pneumatics), Electrical and Pneumatic Control.

EMV Germany

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Dusseldorf Fairgrounds, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

EMV is leading exhibition for Electromagnetic Compatibility - the ideal platform for the dialogue between users in all fields of the electronic industry, the suppliers of EMC solutions & services & scientific experts of the EMC branch.

Profile for exhibit include test simulation, noise and vibration measurement, quality assurance, aerodynamics test, environmental test, driving dynamics examination, material fatigue examination, simulation software, engine test.

Didacta

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Hannover Fairgrounds, Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany

Didacta has been designed to connect proactive domestic, regional and international educational institutions and training and awarding bodies with undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The event will present all of the key tools for promoting education and cultivating minds in the various areas of application. Didacta has already been held successfully in Cologne in 2000, 2002 and 2004. At the last event, 641 companies exhibited their products and services to more than 94,000 trade visitors, clearly demonstrating that education traditionally has a high status in Cologne.

Logimat Expo

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Logimat Expo showcases solutions for maximising the efficiency of material flow and computer-controlled processes from procurement to production and distribution. It offers a complete review of the market in everything to do with intralogistics. It is a unique opportunity for you to present your company and your products to a professional audience.

At LogiMAT, the in-company logistics and material-flow trade fair in the heart of Europe, the benefits are threefold: a trade fair, trade forums, live demonstrations.

Magyarregula

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Syma Event Hall, Budapest, Hungary

Magyarregula is an International Exhibition and Congress for Measurement, Control, Automation and Environmental Technology. It is a comprehensive display of technology for the instrumentation, control and automation professional.

Singleton Mining & Industrial Expo

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Singleton Showgrounds, Perth, Western Australia Australia

At the Singleton Mining & Industry Week 2008 there is something for everyone in every aspect of Coal Mining & Coal Mining Technology, Earth Moving & Excavation, Hydraulics, Electrical Generation & Distribution, Steel Fabrication, Engineering, Aqua, Maintenance, OH&S, Recruitment, Training and so much more all in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

ISA Conference 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil

Topics

* Remaking the World of Education: Neoliberal Agenda and Spaces of Resistance
* News ways of Governance and Educational Policies: The Tensions between the Local, the National and the Transnational Level’s
* Education, Citizenship and Identity(ies)
* Education, Migrations, Human Rights and Exclusion
* The Governance of Education: Assessment, Accountability, and Democratic Participation
* School-Citizen: Could Schooling be another thing? Experiences
* Social and Educational Inclusion: Equity and Difference in a School for Alls
* What do we teach at schools: Curriculum and Knowledge in a Globalization Time
* Teacher Lives: Teacher Work and Social Militant’s University, State, and Market: Where are we going?
* The “others” Territories of Education and Training Social Movements and Education
Methodological issues in the study of contemporary societies and educational institutions

2008 NAREN National Conference

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida United States

The theme for our 2008 conference will be SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS & PRACTICES. The conference will be colleagues sharing their success in a highly-charged, powerful atmosphere where there will be over 20 inspiring field-tested models, programs and teaching methods that work well with at-risk youth.

Search Engine Marketing & Optimization

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Business Design Center, London, England United Kingdom

Attendance at SES London last year grew by over 50% and this year we expect more of the same. Search is hotter than ever and we are planning an exciting line up for you. This year we are also bringing the Conference and Expo back to the Business Design Center in Islington, eliminating your commute to the Docklands. Delegates at this event will be granted access to network with the largest gathering of Search professionals in addition to the most comprehensive SEM/SEO learning opportunity in the UK or Europe.

Corporate Governance Summit

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Why YOU Should Attend Finance IQ’s Corporate Governance Summit:

* Learn how to overcome challenges and implement Corporate Governance in your organisation
* Hear success stories about increasing efficiency, growth and performance through corporate transparency
* Learn how Corporate Governance affects your strategic decision making
* Discover how to access new capital markets and attract international investments by improving your corporate governance standards
* Last, but not least, hear about the changes and updates of Corporate Governance regulations in the region how these changes affect YOUR business and how ensure stable and sustainable growth!

2nd Global Dubai Tea Forum 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Looking for the perfect opportunity to network with industry partners from across the globe in a professional yet relaxed business environment? The 2nd Global Dubai Tea Forum offers you the chance to do just that, as the event includes a conference component and an exhibition module.And both of these provide several opportunities for interaction, leading to business opportunities.

9th International Catalyst Technology Conference & Exhibition

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Hotel Marriott, Prague, Capital City, Czech Republic

Key Highlights
*Special Presentations by Česká rafi nérská, Reliance Industries, NIS Refinery Pancevo, Neftechin NPP and Indian Oil Corporation
*Markets and Trends in Refining; Crude Oil Refinery Margins, Products, Threats and Opportunities
*Update of Latest Issues in Isomerization and Reformer Catalysts
*New Developments in FCC Catalysts
*Improving FCC Cracked Naptha Properties With Deep Etherification
*FCC Environmental Additive Technology
*Processing of VGO at Unocal Hydrocracker in Litvinov Refinery
*MHC Catalysts For Max Diesel Yield
*Maximising ULSD From Difficult Feeds
*New Hydroprocessing Technology - Lower Capital and Operating Costs
*Exploring New Catalyst Management and Recycling Concepts
*Parallel Reactor Systems for Hydroprocessing Studies

Intergeo East 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Belgrade Fair, Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro

The Conference will be organized with the goal to present the latest international and national knowledge, experience and achievements in the field of cadastre, concept of the national spatial data infrastructures, geo-informatics, building industry and environment area. The main topic is “Recent Problems in Geodesy and Related Fields with International Importance”. The Conference Director will invite prominent international experts and professors to participate with introduction presentations.

3rd Environmental Physics Conference (EPC 08)

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Aswan Egypt

Environmental Physics is the application of the principles of physics to problems in the natural and man made environment. Physics can never be taken in isolation when dealing with environmental problems. It does play a pivotal role in exploring, monitoring and understanding the world we live in, and man's effect on it, both on local and global scale.

The aim of the Environmental Physics Conference is to promote physics within the context of the environmental sciences. This is achieved by providing a forum for the discussion of physics as it applies to the environment and encouraging the development and application of physical methods to environmental research.

Mortgage Processing 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Harbours Edge Events Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Highlights include:

* Commonwealth Bank presenting on how to build a business case for STP
* BankWest on choosing STP technology for optimal operational and cost efficiencies
* Suncorp on building sustainable advantage and cost reductions
* NAB will discuss how to gain automated mortgage decision support

9th MidEast & Africa PET

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Radisson SAS Deira Creek, Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

• Economics of new PET investments
• Margin and price forecast
• In-depth analysis on PET raw materials
• Latest processing equipment and technology
• Newest performance enhancing barriers
• Potential and technologies for recycled and recovered PET
• Perspectives of brand owners and bottlers

Shipping and Logistics 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Middle East's emerging logistics and shipping industries are not only experiencing major challenges but also are being offered great business opportunities. Maritime industries are facing extraordinary change with the effects of globalization. Supply chains are stretching as globally sourced manufacturing grows, and shipping lines are busier than ever. The demands of world trade on global supply chains are increasing and logistics issues are and will continue to be a top priority. As such, the efficiency of port logistics is becoming an increasingly essential component in the worldwide flow of goods and services and port operators must strive to meet the rapidly expanding needs of customers.

Consequently, the Conference aims to focus upon the key issues these two industries are facing in the 21st century. A forum will be provided to discuss recent trends and developments, current issues and future challenges in the logistics and shipping industries from ME's perspective.
The conference will analyze latest global transportation and logistics issues in the Middle East region and the impact on global shipping and trade. It will provide a platform for professionals & personnel from companies that import/export material overseas, containers liners, third Party Logistics, Shippers, agents, port and port infrastructure and shipping infrastructure to understand challenges and opportunities, as the Gulf coastal facilities become more hi-tech and efficient in nature.

Singapore Airshow

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008,
Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC), Singapore City, Singapore

Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event, is a joint venture between the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Defence Science & Technology Agency. It is one of the top three air shows in the world and serves as a global marketplace and networking platform for the military and civil aviation community. Singapore Airshow 2008 will be held from 19 to 24 February 2008.

Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest air show, is designed to serve as a global marketplace and networking platform for the military and civil aviation community. The event’s six (6) action packed days will include the following event highlights:

* Aerobatic Flying Displays
* Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit
* Global Air Power Conference
* International Defence Procurement Conference
* C4I Asia Conference
* Global Space & Technology Convention
* Airport Pavilion
* Integrated Land Defence Pavilion

2008 Indiana GIS Conference

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana United States

Mark your calendars for the 2008 Indiana GIS Conference. Professional development opportunities abound, with exciting sessions, technology discussions, forums, student poster competitions and more!

Investing in Soft and Agricultural Commodities

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Courthouse Hotel Kempinski London, England, United Kingdom

Investing in Soft and Agricultural Commodities will examine whether global maize prices, which have doubled over the past year, will continue to be bolstered by diminishing stocks. Expert speakers will also look at sugar production and forecast whether prices are set for recovery in the near-term.

With global wheat stocks diminishing, industry representatives will provide production outlooks and analyse whether world wheat prices can be sustained at current highs. Biofuels are a further key driver of commodity price rises and therefore the viability of using current feedstocks for ethanol production will also be examined.

As well as providing crop outlooks for grains, oilseeds, sugar and coffee, the conference will also look at which financial tools can be used to maximise your returns, while key figures from the financial industry will discuss if investing in indices is preferable to investing in single commodities and how to use futures to hedge risk.

Google Analytics Online Training - Intermediate Training Course

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 19, 2008,
Webinar Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Our Google Analytics Online Intermediate Training Course provides more in-depth training in the use of the Google Analytics interface and reports including Visitors, Traffic Sources, Content, Goals, Funnels, Filters, Tagging, Conversions and campaign tracking.

IT-Infrastrukturen 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Steigenberger Hotel, Hamburg, Hamburg Germany

Themenschwerpunkte

* Virtualisierung der IT-Infrastrukturen
* Technology as a Service
* Information-centric Infrastructure
* Enterprise und Collaboration 2.0
* Green IT – Energieeffiziente IT-Infrastrukturen
* Next Generation Client Plattformen und Client Computing
* SaaS, Utilities & On Demand
* Storage 2012
* Tera-Architectures and Grid
* Mobile und drahtlose Netz-Infrastrukturen

MSNS 2008. Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2008.

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Residenz München, Munich, Bayern Germany

The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2008 - the sixth one - to be held 19 - 21 February 2008 in the famous ”Residenz München”, Germany, has been established as the European and international conference with global impact featuring invited high-ranking worldwide speakers from industry, science and governments dealing with the directions of satellite navigation now and in the future.

In 2008 the main focus will be on how to achieve a "GNSS System of Systems" in near future considering

• the re-structured European Galileo program and the first studies on the evolution of it,
• the activities in North America for the modernisation of the US Global Positioning System GPS (GPS-III),
• the re-vitalisation of the Russian GLONASS system and its possible change to CDMA,
• the launch of the first Chinese COMPASS satellite and the Chinese and Asian satellite navigation perspectives,
• the developments in India, Japan, South Korea and Australia.

Latin American Housing Finance Summit

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Miami, Florida United States

Opportunity for expansion in Latin America’s housing finance market is rife: from its foundations in pre-construction finance to securitizing mortgages issued to a burgeoning population. The demand for real estate coupled with the region’s insatiable appetite for growth is the perfect springboard from which to introduce the capital markets as a practical funding source for real estate finance.

The application of structured finance tools is still in its infancy in Latin America and with regulatory changes just around the corner in many countries, it’s time to promote securitization as a viable option for financing real estate.

However, growing activity translates to increased competition. Innovation, effective cost management and market awareness from all players is key to successful participation in this fast paced market.

7th Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Sharif University of Technology Tehran Iran

The main objective of the 7th conference of Iranian Aerospace Society is to bring together researchers, industrials and university students working in the fields of aerospace sciences, engineering and technology. The conference offers an opportunity to present and publish ongoing cutting-edge research, exchange of information and experiences in these rapidly developing fields.

3rd Annual Chemical Sales and Marketing Effectiveness Conference

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Amsterdam, Netherlands

After the great success of our 2nd Annual Chemical Sales & Marketing Effectiveness conference, which took place in March 2007 with over 100 delegates and speakers participating, we are now announcing our 3rd Annual Chemical Sales & Marketing Effectiveness event scheduled for the 19th and 20th February 2008 in Amsterdam.

In a more and more competitive chemical industry growth through sales & marketing is the most attractive way to increase revenues for your company. On next year’s agenda you will find new angles on key topics such as pricing as a marketing tool, key account management, customer relationship management, but we are also venturing into very innovative concepts of competitive intelligence, challenges, obstacles and lessons learned on the path to success.

Come and join us at this renowned meeting of key industry players, learn from the newest case studies, benchmark and see where your company is heading to in terms of sales & marketing effectiveness.

1st Chike Okoli International Conference on Entrepreneurship

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Given the above, the 1st Chike Okoli International Conference on Entrepreneurship hopes to create opportunity for entrepreneurs, scholars, and policy makers to galvanize ideas that would provide credible solutions on the best approach for integrating entrepreneurship into the development agenda of countries in Africa and indeed other regions of the world with development challenges.

Global City Expansion 2008

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
InterContinental Hotel ,Dubai Festival City Dubai United Arab Emirates

GCEC 2008 is hosting up to 200 extensively prequalified decision makers with a minimum spending budget of at least 200 million euros and who are actively seeking to outsource new tenders.

Training Course - Expert Human Capital Competency Strategies

Feb 19, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The training program will enable you to:

Implement Leadership competency programmes to engage and retain talent and:

* Tie leadership competencies to organisational mission and values using a Leadership Competency Framework (LCF)
* Build a leadership competency program from a new skill or unmapped technical task through a step-by-step competency building strategy
* Establish and manage a flexible mentoring program that complements your competency framework
* Measure leadership competencies and align them to business functions and goals using the internationally acclaimed Service-Profit Chain (SPC)
* Accelerate groups in rapidly changing environments through succession planning

Measure technical competency programmes to minimise global mobility by:

* Analysing jobs against skill levels required and core job tasks through the technical occupation matrix for oil and gas
* Developing and manage competency based technical training programs for staff through the TARP (Train, Assess, Report, Promote) competency tool
* Benchmarking the quality of competency based training and development programs against oil and gas standards
* Setting up strategic talent pools through a practical step-by-step implementation guide
* Gaining New Technical Professional Engagement (NTPE) strategies to keep Generation Y technicians
* Measuring the Return On Investment (ROI) in competency development programs
* Raising the profile of technical skills through professional development techniques