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Conventions: Feb 20, 2008

Canadian Critical Care Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008,
Whistler, British Columbia Canada

Renowned International speakers will present topics pertinent to:

* Organ Transplants
* Caring for the organ donar
* Improving Quality of Care
* Shock and Resuscitation
* Sepsis
* New Developments in Critical Care
* VAP
* High Frequency Oscillation
* Monitoring: What do the numbers really mean?
* Ethical issues in Critical Care
* Reducing Errors

Eastern Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Port Elizabeth Harbour, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa

Leading-edge industrial technology companies can now take the opportunity to cost-effectively take their products, services and solutions direct to the doorsteps of each of the three major South African industrial markets.

The Integrated Group of National Industrial Technology Exhibitions (IGNITE) unites South Africa's leading industrial tradeshows under one banner with the specific aim of enabling technology thought leaders to meet their customers and prospects from industry in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces face-to-face over one two year period.

Haus Und Garten

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008,
Messe Essen, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Haus Und Garten is where you can meet new and existing suppliers, discover innovative new products and buy for the season ahead. More than just a trade show, it is the home of international garden and leisure and it's your only opportunity to do all your buying from the industry's major suppliers.

7th International Heinz Nixdorf Symposium

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Hein Nxdorf MuseumsForum Fuerstenalllee 11 Paderborn, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany 33102

The 7th international Heinz Nixdorf Symposium will take place in Paderborn on the February 20-21, 2008.

The Symposium is entitled “Self-optimizing mechatronic Products: Design the future”. The focus is on new technologies in mechanical engineering, dependability and software engineering in modern technical products and new design methodologies and tools, which enable to handle the growing complexity in mechatronic systems.

Papers can be submitted to the symposium until the October 1. 2007. Accepted papers will be published by the Heinz Nixdorf Institute.

Further information and a detailed topic list can be found at www.hni.upb.de/symposium2008.

2008 Advanced Planners Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona United States

AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana United States

2008 International Stroke Conference with a track being planned by the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section & American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
The Abstract Center will open Monday, June 11, 2007, please go to STROKECONFERENCE.org to submit your abstract. The submission deadline is Monday, August 27, 2007, 5 p.m. CDT.

Additional Deadlines for Late Breaking Scientific Abstracts and Ongoing Clinical Trials

October 15, 2007 Late-breaking Scientific Abstract and Ongoing Clinical Trials Abstract Submissions Open

November 26, 2007 Late-breaking Scientific Abstract and Ongoing Clinical Trials Abstract Submissions Deadline

For information regarding the exhibits and sponsorship please e-mail to adj@neurosurgery.org or phone at 888.566.AANS (2267) or 847.378.0500.

Mining Forum 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia

This conference will address and measure the effects on exploration of government policies including uncertainty concerning the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of existing regulations; environmental regulations; regulatory duplication and inconsistencies; taxation; uncertainty concerning native land claims and protected areas; infrastructure; socioeconomic agreements; political stability; labour issues; geological database; and security.

This event is specifically designed to meet all mining practitioners’ demands to secure and guarantee their investments. We've gathered industry leaders to offer their expertise to help you clarify regulations and adopt the best mining practises.

10th Russia Business Roundtable

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

A focus on core issues for business, from political continuity to human resources,

Delegates will discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing every business in Russia after the elections, including:

* As Vladimir Putin prepares his succession, what does the future hold for business?
* What is the political and business risk outlook?
* Where are the opportunities for inward investment?
* How should you position your business for the new Russia?

AHRD 2008 International Research Conference in the Americas

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008,
Bay Point Marriott Resort, Panama City, Florida United States

The Academy of Human Resource Development, an international organization having the vision of leading the HRD profession through research, invites manuscripts for the 2008 International Research Conference.

All scholars and scholar-practitioners interested in HRD are invited to submit manuscripts for consideration. The conference is attended by researchers and students from the areas of HRD, HR, management, business, psychology, education, economics, sociology, technology, and communication.

ISU's 12th Annual Symposium on Space Solutions to Earth’s Global Challenges

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
ISU Central Campus, Strasbourg, Alsace France

The 12th Annual Symposium in early 2008, proclaimed by the United Nations as The International Year of Planet Earth, will emphasize the benefits of the space program for society.

The objective is to attract experts from the human spaceflight domain as well as from the Earth and space science communities which, though sometimes seen as being at cross purposes, may well offer different yet complementary solutions to global challenges.

96th Annual College Art Association (CAA) Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Dallas, Texas United States

CAA visits Dallas-Fort Worth for the first time in history: the 96th Annual Conference will be held February 20–23, 2008. The Adam’s Mark Hotel in Dallas is host to all conference activities: session, panels, and roundtables, the Book and Trade Fair, the Career Fair, and more.

In addition to attending and participating in the wide-ranging panels on art history, studio art, contemporary issues, and professional and educational practices, 2008 conference attendees can look forward to four days of ARTspace programming, events at museums and galleries, and postconference trips to nearby museums and art centers. Convocation, program sessions, the Career Fair, and other events will be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel.

13th ACM SIGPLAN Symposium on Principles and Practice of Parallel Programming

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Salt Lake City, Utah United States

The goal of the PPoPP Symposia is to provide a forum for papers on the principles and foundations of parallel programming, tools and techniques for parallel programming, and experiences in using parallel programming to solve applications problems.

2008 Meeting of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 23, 2008,
Le Pavillion Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

SCCR is a multi-disciplinary organization of about 150 members. Its members all share a common devotion to the conduct of cross-cultural research. SCCR members are professionals and students from the social science fields of Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, and related fields including Education, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Development, Psychiatry, Communications, Ethnic Studies, Business, etc. A distinguishing characteristic of the Society, compared with other academic organizations, is that is fundamentally inter-disciplinary and provides members the opportunity to network with scholars from a wide variety of approaches to cross-cultural research.

4th Annual Assessment of Academic Advising Institute

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel, Mission Valley, San Diego, California United States

Assessment of academic advising is essential for a successful and effective academic advising program on any campus. This working institute will be an intensive two and a half days focused on the components of a successful assessment program as well as specific strategies and tools for developing and implementing assessment programs on your campus.

Optimising Production from IOR/EOR Techniques

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Marcliffe Hotel Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom

Faced with raising water production levels, and maturing processes, ensuring that your water injection, PWRI or gas injection system is running at full performance can be difficult.

IOR/EOR 2007 will bring together a wealth of industry expertise in water and gas injection, enabling you to fine tune your recovery process.

Minimise production downtime and maintain recovery rates with the latest north-sea case studies on troubleshooting for secondary recovery techniques

Marine Climate Change Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Burlington House, London, England, United Kingdom

The aim of this conference is to bring together the science of past and present climate change in order to inform us about the future. Our understanding of anthropogenic influences on climate has improved since the Third Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, leading to very high confidence in the Fourth Assessment Report that globally averaged human activities since 1750 have resulted in warming. Atmospheric concentrations of climate active gases have increased markedly and now far exceed pre-industrial values determined from ice cores. Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level.

The study of palaeoclimates has sharpened in importance to the point where it is now considered an integral part in informing policy makers on climate change issues, particularly through the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

During this Lyell Meeting, the following themes will be discussed:

* Ocean acidification
* Temperature
* Sea level change
* Climate active gases
* Sea ice
* Climate change policy

International Polar Year 2007 - 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Cockroft Hall, University of Brighton, Brighton, England, United Kingdom

A meeting, aimed at the general public, promising a line-up of distinguished speakers, all experts in polar science today. Please contact the convener for further details.

Landfill Hydrogeology

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Geological Society, Burlington House, London, England, United Kingdom

The meeting's aim is to cover topical and relevant issues that have to be considered by hydrogeologists, including: the hydraulics of waste and its drainage systems; failure and degradation of engineered hydraulic containment systems; leachate recirculation; monitoring and understanding of reactive transport both internally and externally to the landfill and the use of trigger levels.

Abstracts are encouraged on issues relating to site closure, long-term sustainability and the impact of legislative change (such as the Water Framework Directive and the EU Landfill Directive) on management and research needs, for example in understanding ‘new’ pollutants. Practical and theoretical contributions from industry, academia and regulators are all welcome.

Social Media Marketing

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Old Mill Inn, Toronto Canada

Marketing in the 21st century is essentially about customers interacting with brands. In fact, half of the most popular websites in the world are social media. The speed of evolution of the social networking phenomena, and the fundamental changes it has brought about in the consumer-marketer relationship, has caught most marketers off guard. In these new, potent social spaces, average citizens are empowered to communicate directly, and effectively, with marketers.

Marketers are vividly aware of the potential damage, or good, consumer sentiment in virtual space can have on their brands, their reputations and their bottom line. This conference will address ways in which the richness of information, dialogue and consumer insight inherent in social networks can be organized and drawn upon to further our understanding of consumer interactivity with brands.

New Product Development in the Chemical Industry 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
NH Barbizon Palace, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

* The chemical industry invests an estimated €230 billion every year in R&D and innovation in Europe alone. With increasing customer demands and environmental regulations, chemical firms are facing many challenges to maintain their competitive advantage. To create added value for customers, leading firms are developing new products through customer-driven innovation and value chain integration.

* Furthermore, with climate change climbing back to the top the chemical industry’s agenda, decision makers are starting to ensure that their products and processes make a positive contribution to sustainable development.

* Come to Amsterdam to join this event that brings together leading innovators to discuss the key issues on new product development and innovation in the chemical industry. In depth case studies and interactive workshops will provide insights into how leading innovators generate new products through aligning R&D processes with business strategies.

Financial Market Risk Management 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Le Meridien Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore

* Acquire foundational knowledge on Bond Mathematics and an understanding of Probability Distributions from a first principles perspective.
* Be introduced to the notion of Value-at-Risk (VaR) and actually perform calculations to obtain VaR under simulated scenarios.
* Examine the advantages and disadvantages of VaR and explore alternative risk measures like Conditional Value-at-Risk (C-VaR).
* Have an understanding of the amount of exposure that an organization faces in relation to the different types and sources of Financial Market Risk.

Emissions Trading Under EU ETS Phase II & Phase III

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Thistle Marble Arch, Bryanston Street London, England, United Kingdom W6 7JP

The ENDs Report’s 3rd annual Emissions Trading conference will analyse the European Commission's new proposals and outline what they will mean for existing scheme members and new entrants. The conference will also provide essential guidance on how to comply with new Phase II commitments.

Green Retail Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

ACIs Green Retail Conference will explore how retailers large and small, can achieve real returns from investments in green initiatives across their operations.

ACI’s meetings offer the perfect opportunity to discover the latest updates within the industry, share knowledge and discuss the challenges facing your company with your industry peers through an interactive and informative 2 day programme.
• Hear from an outstanding line-up of key decision-makers from the industry as well as representatives from leading industry bodies and associations
• Network informally with a relatively small, targeted group of senior-level decision-makers from the retailing industry.
• Participate in roundtable sessions – giving you the chance to discuss the latest issues with your colleagues – and the speakers - in an open, informal and intimate setting.

International Stroke Conference 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

The International Stroke Conference is a two-and-a-half-day educational forum highlighting the most recent advances in the treatment, prevention and outcomes of cerebrovascular disease and stroke.

Joint EuroSDR und ISPRS-Workshop: Geosensor Networks

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Hannover Germany

Geosensor Networks have received strong interest in recent years. The basic principle is that a large number of potentially simple sensors can achieve a global perception of environment using their individual sensing facilities together with communication and cooperation. This topic deals with inherently spatial aspects like positioning and sensing the local environment, however, it also includes aspects of data communication and data processing. Thus, different communities are dealing with this topic from different perspectives.

9th Annual ATMIA Conference

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
New Orleans Marriott , New Orleans, Louisiana United States

ATMIA Conference 2008, "Rising Again," is dedicated to business renewal topics and issues and takes place in New Orleans to demonstrate support for the resurgence of the city two years after the Katrina disaster. ATMIA’s “Rising Again” conference is designed to inspire ATM businesses and operations to confront today’s issues and threats and come out on the other side renewed with their Distinctive ATM Competencies intact and ready to embrace emerging opportunities.

Clean Equity Monaco 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
Le Sporting d'Hiver, Monte Carlo, Monaco

CleanEquity Monaco 2008 will make the most exciting, emerging environmental technology companies visible to global investors. Two days in an idyllic setting where you will see innovative ideas becoming a reality and discuss how public and private investors invest in and profit from, the best public and private cleantech opportunities the world has to offer.

43rd Annual Utah Boat Show & Watersports Show

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 24, 2008,
South Towne Exposition Center, Salt Lake City, Utah United States

See the Latest In Ski Boats, Cruisers, Personal Watercraft, Everything for Boating Fun.

All New Wake Park
Pro Riders will be demonstrating the newest gear and latest tricks on a 170 ft. lake inside the Show. This park is a live indoor event with pros sliding and jumping rails.

See Over 500 Boats including:
Ski Boats, Wakeboard Boats, Cruisers, Fishing Boats, Houseboats, Personal Watercraft and more.

The Latest Gear
See this year’s Wakeboards, Wake Skates, Water Skis, Tubes, and more!

Digital Marketing 2.0 Conference & Workshop

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore City, Singapore

We’re bringing back the dynamic Digital Marketing 2.0 to reduce the complex into its simplest form. It's a power-packed 2-day conference with the industry’s top experts, who are currently participating in and shaping the digital age of marketing, to give you an exclusive look into the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

Understand how much or how little Web2.0 can do for your business. Discover tried-and-proven techniques on how to ignite brand passion in the whole UGC phenomenon. Analyse and understand the shortcomings in your marketing capabilities in a targeted, cost-effective, and measurable way.

Take part in comprehensive informative sessions that include interactive discussions with panellists from leading specialist solution providers and high profile case studies showing the solution in action.

National Woman's Heart Day Health Fair

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 20, 2008,
Merchandise Mart Chicago, Illinois United States 60654

What
2008 National Woman’s Heart Day Health Fair will provide free heart health screenings, counseling, interactive medical presentations that focus on women, lifestyle seminars, cooking demonstrations, fitness programs, stress-reduction workshops, exhibitors, raffles and giveaways. Attendees are screened for cholesterol, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, body mass index and family healthy history. Individual results are provided on site, with counseling that explains the testing and describes the next steps.

2nd joint VSFA / Dairy Cattle Nutrition Cow College

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia United States

The Virginia State Feed Association and the Department of Dairy Science are pleased to announce the second joint VSFA (Virginia State Feed Association Conference) / Dairy Cattle Nutrition Cow College. Each organization has had a strong conference for many years which shared a substantial interest in subject material. This conference is set to capitalize on this synergy to attract some of the best speakers in the feed industry. The conference will focus on feed industry issues as well as topics related to management of the feeding program on progressive dairies.

TradeTech Foreign Exchange 2008

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 21, 2008,
NY Information Technology Center New York United States

4 Reasons For Taking Time Away From Your FX Trading

* Extensive buy-side attendance from around the world – Gain global competitive intelligence to succeed in the ever-changing FX market
* 21+ FX industry leaders – Resolve your most business critical issues affecting your trading desk through successful experiences
* Ideas Xchange – Debate your specific issues with peers to takeaway actionable and implementable strategies
* Comprehensively researched agenda: Discuss today’s issues and develop newer strategies to keep abreast of the competition

Effective Plant Shutdown & Turnaround Planning

Feb 20, 2008 - Feb 22, 2008,
Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The shrinking talent pool of specialised plant shutdown contractors in Asia has led to numerous shutdowns being delayed and exceeding their maintenance budgets. To overcome this challenge, you must be equipped with updated shutdown planning models and contractor engagement strategies. IQPC’s training program will ensure that your shutdowns are well planned and executed on time keeping in mind the highest safety and quality standards required by the industry.
By attending this 3-day practical course, you will be able to:

* Update yourself on world-class plant shutdown strategies and industry best practices
* Assess and engage models to effectively manage your contractors and optimise their commitments to your project
* Implement and coordinate strategies to ensure efficient logistic planning and day-to-day contractor management
* Conceive strategies to drive quality and ensure reliability during the shutdown process
* Design a model of "safe system of work" to tackle the high-hazard profile of shutdowns
* Create a self auditing tool that will allow you to measure and benchmark your organisation's performance on shutdowns