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Conventions: Feb 28, 2008

7th International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Inter-Continental Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

ISOPT is planned to update ophthalmologists who wish to keep pace with the exciting changes of the pharmaceutical world. ISOPT attendees will be updated on therapeutic algorithms as they emerge emphasizing new drugs and their role.

Topics include about eye diseases.

International Power Summit 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Rey Juan Carlos Hotel & Conventions Centre, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

Utilities have placed increased demands on their supply chain organisations to lower costs, improve supplier performance and increase market expertise. With the global expansion of utility companies and the on-going development and redevelopment of power plants in regions such as Eastern Europe and Asia, there has never been a better time to develop international partnerships than now.

IPS 2008 presents the industry with the most effective platform for building partnerships and is the ideal opportunity to reach buyers and suppliers from traditional Western & USA markets as well as emerging markets such as Central & Eastern Europe, India, China & South East Asia.

IPS 2008 will provide each and every delegate with the opportunity to share their experiences with others through roundtable discussions, panel discussions, workshops and during many social and networking events that will run throughout the Summit.

Ecclesia The Cologne

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Cologne Exhibition Center, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Ecclesia the Cologne, international trade fair for church equipment and religious life, is accomplished annually, always in the spring, in Cologne and is a firm date in the calendar of the offerers of church-equipment and requires.

Profile for exhibit include communion wafer baker, Kerzenmanufakturen, bell caster, fine-art publishing houses, organ farmer, manufacturer of electrical song indicators, church acoustic irradiation as well as church lighting their products presents.

Hong Kong Airport Jewellery Show

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
Asia World Expo Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Hong Kong Airport Jewellery Show focuses on China and Hong Kong to establish a show including gemstones, pearls, jades and fine jewellery. The show provides a trading platform for buyers to source raw materials, semi-products and finished jewellery.

Profile for exhibit include fine jewellery, fashion jewellery, gold, sterling, platinum, loose gemstones, estate jewellery, contemporary jewellery and ethnic jewellery.

India Wood 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
Palace Grounds, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

India Wood 2008 is the premier woodworking show for India as well as for the rest of Asia. This is the most definitive meeting ground for Professionals from the woodworking industry to meet, source the latest products and to gather information on the most updated developments on the industry.

2008 Family Resource Management Eastern family Economics & Resource Management Association (EFERMA) Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Savannah, Georgia United States

EFERMA is a professional association for teaching, research, and outreach for faculty and students. The purposes of EFERMA:

* to unite professionals in the field of Family Economics and Resource Management
* to stimulate personal and professional growth of members, and
* to expand the effectiveness of Family Economics and Resource Management as a field.

The primary business of EFERMA is a biannual conference, held in even-numbered years. To become a member, subscribe to the EFERMA e-mailing list by contacting the Executive Director. There are no dues or membership fees. The only requirement for membership is to attend at least one conference every five years.

India Beauty Expo

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi India

India Beauty Expo is a one-stop exhibition for companies to showcase their different products of the inter-related industries, while strengthening its corporate branding in India. This exhibition is carefully positioned to assist companies in gaining competitive edge and increase on its market share & profitability.

Exhibition Highlights: Beauty Seminars/Workshops, Beauty Competition, Modeling Shows & Awards Presentation, Products & Services Demonstrations, Pre-Matching Business Meeting Sessions.

Workshop for Newcomers in Alumni Relations

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota United States

Designed for newcomers in alumni relations with fewer than two years of experience, this annual workshop offers a look at the nuts and bolts of the profession. Find answers to your biggest issues, problems, or questions from senior alumni relations professionals.

Consortium of Reading Excellence (CORE) – Literacy Leadership Summit

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Regency Hotel, San Francisco, California United States

The overall goal of the Summit is to help educators understand emerging research and practices that can assist struggling readers, with a special emphasis on the role of leadership. CORE has twelve years of experience in helping build school and district capacity for sound instruction by utilizing research-based curricula and developing effective leadership for literacy. CORE has provided professional development to teachers and administrators in over 1000 schools and more than 70 districts across the country.

2008 ACGME Annual Educational Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas United States

Each year the ACGME Annual Educational Conference provides a venue for graduate medical educators to learn more about the accreditation process and ways to enhance residency program quality related to ACGME initiatives such as general competencies, educational outcome assessment, and duty hours. This year's conference theme “Building Community, Improving Quality” emphasizes how better education and better patient care can occur when individuals in diverse roles work together toward shared goals.

2008 ANA TV & Everything Video Forum

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008,
New York Mariott Marquis, 1535 Broadway New York, New York United States 10036

This conference--previously called the Television Advertising Forum--has been rebranded as the TV & Everything Video Forum. The new name and expanded agenda recognize that the role of television in the media mix is being redefined and broadened. In addition to "traditional" television, the TV & Everything Video Forum will explore the use of video on any type of screen or device--the computer/Internet, mobile, point of purchase, gaming, and more. While the conference will include coverage of what's happening in television and everything video today, its emphasis will be on the evolution and challenges of the rapidly changing media landscape and implications for the industry.

8th Annual Talent Management Strategies Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Marriott Marquis, New York, New York United States

Limitations for top-line growth are not coming from tight capital or technology but from the inability to attract, engage and retain enough top talent to execute against their growth strategy. This dilemma puts Strategic Talent Management front and center stage.

Join us for our 8th Annual Talent Management Strategies Conference to learn how to maximize your people assets for business impact. We will focus on how to embed a talent mindset in your organization to mitigate risk, gain competitive advantage, and leverage your people assets for business results. Our outstanding roster of speakers will share strategies, processes and tools on key talent issues including:

* Create Your Talent Management Framework
* Implement a Change Management Approach to Talent Management
* Source, Attract and Retain Top Talent
* Identify Talent Earlier: Assessing and Developing High Potentials
* Human Capital Planning: the Bridge that Translates Business Strategy into Talent Strategy
* Create a Winning Environment: Why Should I Work for You?
* Panel on Overcoming Obstacles
* How to Use Social Networks to Drive Performance and Innovation
* Measuring the Engagement of Your High Potentials
* Partnering to Effectively Execute Strategy and Achieve Financial Goals
* Measure and Maximize Your Return on People

Customer Experience Management Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Westin New York at Times Square New York, New York United States

There is a strong correlation between a unique and well articulated customer strategy and customer loyalty, but many companies find that they lack a full understanding of what their customers really want. Often, a disconnect exists between the metrics that are used to evaluate the customer experience and the needs, requirements and expectations of those customers. Creating a positive customer experience requires strategic preparation, continual intelligence gathering, the ability to adapt flexibly with innovative responses to customers, and the integration of a CEM mentality throughout the organization. At The Conference Board's 2008 Customer Experience Management Conference, industry leaders will reveal how they have created customer centric organizations that deliver results.

The World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York United States

It's the Sport Fishing Super Show and the only sport show in the metro New York area with all the major fishing tackle manufacturers. You'll find the entire world of fishing and hunting and much more. It's America's FAVORITE SPORT SHOW!

PMA Submissions Workshop

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Thursday, February 28

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00
Welcome

Thomas Maeder, Executive Director, MTLI, AdvaMed

Beginning at the Beginning

Anthony Blank, Vice President Cardiovascular Regulatory Affairs, Boston Scientific

Ashley Boam, Director, Interventional Cardiology Branch, ODE, CDRH

o When is a PMA Required?
o What are the standards of evidence?
o What are the standards of review?
o Will submission go to Panel?
o How much will it cost?
o How long will it take to get approval?

Development of a PMA Submission Strategy

Ashley Boam, Director, Interventional Cardiology Branch, ODE, CDRH

Michael Morton, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Medtronic

Commentator:
Anthony Blank, Vice President Cardiovascular Regulatory Affairs, Boston Scientific

o Product definition
o Development of testing requirements and strategy
o Desired patient population
o Desired claims
o Early interactions with FDA
o Planning for product iterations

Meetings with the FDA

Marlene Valenti, WorldWide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

Commentator:
Thinh Nguyen, Director, Premarket Approval Section, ODE, CDRH

o When?
o With whom?
o Processes
o Best Practices

12 Noon - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Mechanics of PMA Submission Development and Submission

Christine Brauer, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Panacea Pharmaceuticals

Christy Foreman, Deputy Director, Division of Enforcement B, OC

Commentators:
Thinh Nguyen Director, Premarket Approval Section, ODE, CDRH

Laura Byrd, Electrical Engineer, CDRH

Ashley Boam, Director, Interventional Cardiology Branch, ODE, CDRH

o Traditional or Modular?
o Defining data requirements
o Required elements
o Presentation of information with clarity
o Expectations during review
o Best practices
o Manufacturing & Quality Systems

During Submission Review

Hina M. Pinto, Team Leader, Interventional Cardiology Devices Branch, ODE, CDRH

Commentator:
Marlene Valenti, WorldWide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

o Interactions with the FDA
o When/How to expect questions
o Types of letters
o Timelines
o Day 100 meetings
o Labeling Review

Inspectional Activity

Christy Foreman, Deputy Director, Division of Enforcement B, OC

Michael Marcarelli, Senior Supervisory Regulatory Officer, CDRH

Jacqueline Maestri, Vice President, Quality Assurance, Cardiology, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

o Pre-approval inspections
o BIMO
o How to prepare for an inspection

5:00 pm

Adjournment
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Reception

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Dinner

Friday, February 29

8:00 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am
Advisory Panels

Christine Brauer, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Panacea Pharmaceuticals

Commentator:
Thinh Nguyen, Director, Premarket Approval Section, ODE, CDRH

Marlene Valenti, WorldWide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

o When?
o Who are the panel members?
o Why have a panel meeting?
o Preparation for a panel meeting
o What to expect before, during, and after
o Best practices

Conditions of Approval Studies

Michael Morton, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Medtronic

o Criteria and objectives
o Early collaboration with FDA
o Reaching agreement
o Reporting outcomes

Dealing with the Unexpected

Anthony Blank, VP Cardiovascular Regulatory Affairs, Boston Scientific

Ashley Boam, Director, Interventional Cardiology Branch, ODE, CDRH

Les Weinstein, Ombudsman, CDRH

o Clinical outcomes
o Animal test results
o Adverse Panel recommendation
o Dispute Resolution
o Role of Ombudsman

The Care and Feeding of Approved PMAs

Thinh Nguyen, Director, Premarket Approval Section, ODE, CDRH

Commentators:
Christy Foreman, Deputy Director, Division of Enforcement B, OC

Marlene Valenti, WorldWide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

o Periodic (“Annual”) Reports
o Supplemental submissions
o Post-Market Surveillance
o Promotion and Advertising

12 Noon - 1:30 pm

Lunch

Real World Case Studies

Anthony Blank, Vice President, Cardiovascular Regulatory Affairs, Boston Scientific

Christine Brauer, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Panacea Pharmaceuticals

Michael Morton, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Medtronic

Marlene Valenti, WorldWide Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Cordis Corporation, A Johnson and Johnson Company

3:30 pm Adjournment

4th Annual Target Date / Lifecycle Funds Summit

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
3 West Club New York City, New York United States

FRA’s Target Date/Lifecycle Funds Summit addresses the strategies and developments of the target date/lifecycle fund market with particular emphasis on:

* Product design
* The DCIO investment opportunity
* Fund use
* Plan sponsor requirements for target date/lifecycle funds

FESPA Directors Forum

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Budapest, Hungary

How can we increase profit? How can we maximise our sales? And how can we enhance the business we are getting out of our existing client base?

In a market where there is overcapacity, price pressure and increased competition from other media it has never been more important for image makers to perform at the highest level and deliver superb value for your customers. We have the solutions!

The FESPA Directors Forum, 28-29 February 2008, Budapest is a new event designed to help you improve your profit, performance and print.

4th Annual Building Museums Symposium

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
The Smithsonian's Donald W. Reynolds Center Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Building Museums™ provides a forum through symposiums, publications and other media for the museum community to interact, educate and share information on best practices related to the construction, financing, planning, renovation and expansion of museums and other historical and cultural sites.

1st Conference of the Americas

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Camino Real Col., Mexico City, Estado de Mexico, Mexico

The First Conference of the Americas in Mexico City is the perfect opportunity for all legal professionals from both sides of the border to network, share information and identify issues, concerns and opportunities across the Americas’ legal markets and jurisdictions.
The Bar Leaders Day on 27 February will bring together the bars of North and Latin America to discuss key issues. Topics will include: mandatory vs voluntary membership of bar associations; pro bono work as a lawyer’s responsibility; and building the rule of law through judicial reform.

Who should attend Bar Leaders Day?
Bar leaders, bar executives, training officers and private practitioners (and law firms) with an interest in bar issues and the regulatory perspective on legal issues.
At the Latin American and North American IBA Regional Meeting, 28-29 February, panels will speak on various topics of interest to both regions including:
• corporate counsel issues
• capital markets and private equity
• energy issues
• foreign investments in real estate developments
• arbitration
• taxes and cross-border transactions
• labour and expatriates
• law firm management

2008 Churchill Archives Postgraduate Student Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008,
Churchill Archives Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

The overall aim of the conference will be to examine aspects of Britain's relations with the wider world. The conference sessions will be chaired by prominent experts in the field. It is envisaged that each panel will also have a discussant with the task of providing critical feedback and engaging the floor in a stimulating debate with the panelists. Both chairs and discussants will be faculty members of the University of Cambridge and other universities.

The Caribbean in 2020

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Wilton Park, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

How can Caribbean countries compete successfully in a globalised economy? What can be done to mitigate the economic impacts of climate change? To what extent will the region look to the USA, Europe and China for future export markets, investment and tourists? How can the region co-operate more closely to attract investment and ensure regional prosperity? What role can diasporas play in supporting the economic prospects of the region?

X International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
Rasa Sentosa by Shangrila, Singapore City, Singapore

Infectious diseases are a major limitation for animal breeding in developing countries.

They could have a direct impact on production and sometimes on human health. They are preventing many countries to be involved international trade.

The unit conducts in-depth researches on animal diseases in order to improve and facilitate their detection and control. Its results, collected most of the time on a short time window, should have direct implication in infected countries but also in regions which are at present disease-free but may be at risk in future. To this end, the unit is involved in setting up international animal health and public veterinary health networks. Indeed, as a result of global changes linked to environmental disruption, increase in animal and animal products world trade, human population dynamics and terrorist activities many exotic countries are becoming a threat for disease-free countries, especially in Europe.

Asset Management for Utilities 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008,
Skycity Convention Center, Auckland, Auckland Region New Zealand

What is Asset Management for Utilities 2008?

It's the leading platform where New Zealand’s utility professionals will:

* Share experiences
* Engage in discussions on key asset management challenges facing the utility industries
* Evaluate latest ideas, solutions and technologies
* Network and form business relationships

3rd Asia Rubber & Tire Markets

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok Thailand

Highlights
• Natural Rubber Market forecast & trends
• Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing Technology & market trend
• Country focus session & business opportunities in : India, Sri Lanka, Korea, SEA, China
• Alternative oil for rubber extension/applications
• Raw materials trends for tire & tire cord production
• Rubber recycling prospect in Asia
• Opportunties for other rubber applications including tire

Optimising Supply Chain & Procurement for Upstream Oilfield Services

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
The Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom

ptimising Supply Chain & Procurement for Upstream Oilfield Services provides a platform for operators across Europe and the North Sea to voice most urgent challenges and enhance dialogue with service providers. You will increase the flexibility and long-term planning in your supply chain for oilfield services and discuss best practice on how to:

* Manage uncertainty by employing effective strategies to overcome equipment shortage
* Develop trained and experience workforce by using innovative resourcing techniques
* Benefit from industry standards for streamlining the procurement process
* Improve operator-supplier relationship, both pre & post contract, to guarantee service delivery
* Enhance long term procurement planning to guarantee security of supply

Middle East Telecom - Customer Care & New Services Conference

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008,
Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

This event is designed to meet the multi-disciplinary needs of customer care and service delivery in the middle east telecom
industry. The event will focus on opportunities as well as challenges in the customer care arena.
full conference program inside >>> www.datamatixgroup.com online registration:

Theme
• Issues & Challenges in M.E. Telecom industry
• New Customer Care tools & techniques
• Latest Customer Care Solutions in telecom
• Global trends in customer care arena & much more

Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia United States

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue HPBExpo is North America's largest indoor/outdoor living show with over 450 exhibitors who display and demonstrate hearth products, pools & spas, casual furniture, barbecues, and accessory products. Each year the show attracts over 12,000 attendees including specialty retailers, installing distributors, HVAC contractors, and LP and hardware dealers.

13th Annual Asia Upstream 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Orchard Hotel Singapore

The 13th Annual Asia Upstream 2008 will have an intensive high-level Program ofthe world's leading Speakers, and is the key upstream management event in and on Asia. The Conference focuses on upstream Asian oil, gas-LNG and the region's exploration and development future, and looks forward at the coming decade across the Asian onshore and offshore, providing perspectives from Corporates, Governments and National Oil Companies.

The Conference reviews diverse upstream ventures, acreage opportunities, changing corporate strategies of Super-Majors and Independents, National Oil Companies and Government, investments, oil and energy finance, and the service and supply industry.

13th Annual International IC-China Conference & Exhibition

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Chengdu New International Exhibition and Convention Center Chengdu, China

For 13 years, the International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China) has focused exclusively on showcasing new IC technologies and the latest application methodology. It is the annual must-attend event in China's electronics industry.

The 2008 event will be the largest in the event's history. Leading technology vendors have already signed up for 2008.

Conference for Adobe Acrobat

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida United States

The Conference for Adobe Acrobat is the premiere event for all things Acrobat. Whether you're creating reliable PDF documents for print, generating secure and accessible PDF documents and forms for posting on the web, or looking to take advantage of digital signatures and time-saving commenting and review workflows, this is the place to be. You'll learn to work efficiently, and will discover new ways to use Acrobat in all aspects of your work. Whether you're a designer or a business professional, The Conference for Adobe Acrobat offers the perfect learning experience.

The Annual Arizona Sportsmen's Vacation & RV Show

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona United States

100s of New Recreational Vehicles
The Arizona RV Show is a one-stop marketplace for every kind of outdoor recreational vehicle. You'll see motor homes, tent trailers, custom vans, 5th wheels, campers, SUVs

Special Pricing & Low Interest Rates for the Show

Come & See the Latest
RV Accessories, resorts, tourism, lodges, guides, outfitters, and more!

Billing & SMART Metering 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008,
Skycity Convention Center, Auckland, Auckland Region New Zealand

Billing and SMART Metering 2008 will bring together New Zealand’s leading decision-makers from government, power and water sectors to discuss the challenges, solutions, opportunities and billing and metering strategies.

Delegates will leave with a new vision for their business, with insight as to the strategies and tools they need, and the contacts to make it happen.

As Was Conference 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 1, 2008,
Disney's Yacht Club Resort @ Walt Disney World® Lake Buena Vista, Florida United States

The As Was Conference is a 2.5-day event at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, February 28, 2008 - March 1, 2008 in Walt Disney World®, Florida. PowerSellers at all levels, eBay sellers shooting to become PowerSellers, Trading Assistants and consigners, and eBay educators and consultants are welcome.

2008 SUNA Annual Symposium - Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & Marina Tampa, Florida United States

The symposium this year is focused on issues of pelvic pain as one of the three tracks to choose your educational experience. We have lined up an impressive list of experts in the field of treating pelvic pain.

We have the Basic Urodynamics Workshop series crafted by Melissa Morrison and taught by the team of experts, Betsy Omeis, Cheryl LeCroy and Melissa. They have again put together the basics of UDS education to provide you with a certificate of completion that paves the way for uniformity and consistency in interpretation of urodynamic studies.

Emergency Nurses Association Leadership 2008 Conferences

Feb 28, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008,
Honolulu, Hawaii United States

An annual conference that offers a broad range of courses and hands-on workshops to emergency care nurses. The ENA Leadership Conference attracts emergency care leadership and is designed to increase knowledge and expand contacts. McKesson will be showing our innovative Horizon Emergency CareTM EDIS in the exhibit hall at the conference.

5th Annual PAT and Quality by Design 2008

Feb 28, 2008 - Feb 29, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadilly London, United Kingdom

Attracting leading experts from across the globe, if you are serious about PAT and Quality by Design you cannot afford to miss this industry leading event!

Through case studies, interactive discussions and workshops you will have an unrivalled opportunity to hear from and network with industry practitioners, academic experts and technology providers, to ensure that you are where you want to be with your PAT implementation.

Join the growing list of companies across the pharmaceutical industry who are keen to address issues of regulation, maintain process control, advance continuous improvement and increase operational excellence…