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Conventions: Mar 03, 2008

International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food, Nutrition, Income and Sustainable Development

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Arusha Tanzania

The Symposium will be organised around four main areas of importance for underutilized plants: food security, nutrition and health, income generation, and environmental sustainability. Participants will be invited to share and discuss reasons for success and failure of diverse approaches to promote underutilized plants.

It is planned to use a variety of communication tools: oral and poster presentations, interactive discussion forums, films, theatre, video clips etc. Sufficient space will also be given to informal exchange. Participants are encouraged to experiment with novel means of information exchange and communication.
A 1-day post conference tour will be offered as an optional activity on the last day of the conference.

Tex Styles India

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi India

Tex Styles India, the only textile show in the world which provides buyers a one-stop platform for purchase of every conceivable textile product produced by India. Tex-Styles India is a trade event which draws the best of not only participants form India, but also the best of buyers form across the world.

Attracts about 5000 overseas buyers from about 76 countries. Total business visitor turnout about 8500. The only Show in the world where products of over 300 India's leading manufactures/exporters are on area of over 16,000 sq. mtrs.

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

SITE 2008 is the 19th annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and faculty/staff development. SITE is a society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Society for Information and Teacher Education International Conference

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

SITE 2008 is the 19th annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and faculty/staff development. SITE is a society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Modelica'2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

The 6th International Modelica Conference will be held at the University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld, Germany on March 3rd - 4th, 2008 organized by the Modelica Association and the University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld.

As in recent years it will bring together Modelica users, library developers, tool vendors and language designers. The program will cover modeling of complex physical systems with Modelica in a wide range of research and industrial applications, peer-reviewed and selected by the Program Committee. In addition to traditional paper presentations and poster sessions you have the choice of several Modelica tutorials for beginners and advanced users.

We are looking forward to see you in Bielefeld (Trailer) and to share a successful and enjoyable conference with you.

68th Annual Meeting of the Deutsche Geophysikalische Gesellschaft

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg Freiberg, Sachsen Germany 9596

The German Geophysical Society holds a yearly meeting in keeping with its aim to promote and disseminate geophysical knowledge in research, teaching and application. This conference is a forum for the presentation of studies from all areas of geophysics. Focal points of current research are emphasized. Plenary talks introduce current areas of research. Working languages of the meeting are German and English.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Review and Update

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Hyatt Sarasota Sarasota, Florida United States

NEEDS STATEMENT: The specialty of Pediatric Emergency Medicine affects most Primary Care practices daily. The epidemic-like problems we face with Asthma as well as frequent developments in the use of antibiotics and drug resistance, diagnosis of abdominal pain and trauma management mandates current knowledge of these topics. Therefore, Primary Care providers need to review and update their knowledge in this discipline regularly. This review and update of commonly seen patient presentations should help to maintain the level of knowledge needed to keep the Practitioner current in prudent and practical clinical behavior in the discipline of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Day 1 Acute Asthma in Children: An Update on Management. Pediatric Pain Management and Sedation. Bronchiolitis and Croup. Pediatric Endocrine Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Day 2 Seizures and the Seizing Child. Fever in the Infant and Toddler. Wound Care. Evaluation and Management of Dehydration in Children.

Day 3 Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies in Children and Adolescents. Hematologic Emergencies: Updates on Sickle Cell Disease and ITP. Abdominal Emergencies in Children. Interesting Cases: When a Long Day Becomes a Pain in the Back .

Day 4 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Head Trauma. Evaluation of the Child with Altered Mental Status. Orthopedics in the Pediatric Patient. Common Acute Dermatologic Problems in Children.

Day 5 Pediatric Presentations of Cardiac Disease. Pediatric EKG Workshop. Emergencies in the Office: Being Prepared to Stabilize and Transfer. Toxicology: Accidental and Intentional Ingestions.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.

Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Illinois United States

Nearly 1,000 business and IT professionals attend the Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit each year to get an easy, yet essential update on the meteoric expansion, changes, issues, and challenges in this growing area of business operations. An explosion of new devices. Demands for more SFA and CRM applications. Escalation of security risks. And the ongoing convergence of both wireless capabilities and service providers makes this a "must attend" summit for anyone needing to keep pace with this rapidly evolving industry.

1st International Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques for Communications, Networks and Systems

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Marseille, Provence Cote dAzur France

SIMUTools 2008 is the first international conference focusing on Simulation Tools and Techniques for Communications, Networks, and Systems. The conference will address all aspects of simulation modelling and analysis. Papers are sought on the topics of methodology, tools, applications, and practices. Particular emphasis will be given to papers that bridge multiple areas.

Tax of Derivatives, Financial Instruments & Hedging

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
ETC Venues, Mayfair, London, England United Kingdom

This one-day course will provide you with a unique insight into the world of financial instruments, derivatives and hedging. Starting with a session that explains and illustrates the key building blocks which underly financial instruments, derivatives and hedging, the course leader will then move on to look at how they are treated for financial accounting and tax purposes.

Having dealt with the theory they will then look at how it all fits together in practice. In particular you will have an opportunity to work through a number of case studies and put into practice the theory discussed in earlier sessions.

Discover how financial instruments are treated for accounting and tax purposes, and learn the latest tools to help you apply this knowledge to your organization.

11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth & Space Conference 2008)

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, California, United States

The Aerospace Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers invites you to participate in the EARTH AND SPACE 2008 Conference - "Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments" This conference will take place March 3 – 5, 2008 in Long Beach, California, USA.

Experts from a variety of disciplines will gather to discuss exploration, engineering, construction, and operations in challenging environments on the Moon, Planet Earth and Mars, in Space, and on other bodies of the inner Solar System.

The 2008 Earth and Space Conference will be the best source for new insights and strategies in the Aerospace field. You will find a combination of research and applied engineering along with current practices in the industry and space-related business.

High Visibility?

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Chatam House, London, England United Kingdom

This conference will seek to address the steps which need to be taken by policymakers, the aviation industry and the investment community to address this fundamental issue. How is the aviation industry adapting to the impact of climate change? Is the international community engaging in resolving this issue? How is the EU-ETS trial period working in reality? Is this a benchmark for other players?

International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2008)

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Hotel Melia Valencia Palace, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

The general objective of INTED 2008 conference is the promotion of international collaboration in the field of technology, engineering and science education. INTED 2008 provides an International Forum for researchers, engineers, professors, educational scientists and technologists in the areas of Education, Science and Technology. It will be an excellent opportunity to present, demonstrate and discuss research, development, applications, and the latest innovations and results in the field of Higher Education and Industry.

3rd International Conference on Large-scale Knowledge Resources (LKR 2008)

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

In the 21st century, we are now on the way to the knowledge-intensive society in which knowledge plays ever more important roles. Research interest should inevitably shift from information to knowledge, namely how to build, organize, maintain and utilize knowledge are the central issues in a wide variety of fields.

LKR2008 aims at bringing together diverse contribution in cognitive science, computer science, education and linguistics to explore design, construction, extension, maintenance, validation, and application of knowledge.

2nd International Symposium Recent Advances in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
K.L. College of Engineering Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh India

The Second International Symposium on Recent Advances in Experimental Fluid Mechanics will be held at K.L. College of Engineering, Vijayawada, India, during March 3 – 6, 2008. Original papers are invited covering different aspects of experimental fluid mechanics.

The focus of the symposium is to bring active researchers in the area of experimental fluid mechanics from all over the world to meet and exchange information about the recent advances in

Measurements in high- and low-speed flows

Flow visualization techniques

Flow control techniques

Experimental methods

Environmental flows

Hydraulics

Indonesia: Political and Economic Prospects

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Wilton Park, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

With parliamentary and presidential elections due in 2009, how has Indonesian democracy developed over the past five years? Has the government succeeded in tackling extremism and countering terrorism? Have measures to eradicate corruption proved effective? To what extent has the government promoted economic reform, and what are future economic prospects? What role has Indonesia played within ASEAN, and on the international stage?

Emerging Technology Conference 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego,, California United States

This year we'll be asking ourselves: where are some of the previously emerging technologies? It's been two years since a man got a neural implant to surf the web, but no one else has one yet. Virtual worlds have been multiplying since the '90s, but many of us have never had a productive meeting in one. And where are our jetpacks, anyway? How close are these and many other "futuristic" technologies to being viable here and now, and if they're still far away, are there techniques and lessons we can learn from any progress they've made in recent years?

At the 2008 version of ETech, the O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, we'll take a wide-eyed look at the tech that's just arriving and cast a cynical one at some that have been emerging for too long. From robotics, health care, and space travel to gaming, finance, and art, we'll explore promising technologies that are just that--still promises--and renew our sense of wonder at the way technology is influencing and altering our everyday lives.

The 2008 edition of ETech will be held March 3-6 in San Diego, California. The program will be unveiled and registration will open in November.

8th Asia/China Chlor-Vinyls

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Tapping new export markets for sustained growth

• Updates on capacity additions: Ethylene vs. Carbide route
• Production cost and environmental concerns – impact on PVC markets
• Global Chlorine-Caustic outlook
• Market focus on: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, S.E. Asia, Middle East, Russia, CEE
• Demand drivers - application growth in: Wire & Cable, Window Profile, Medical Device, and Plastic Pipe
• Freight rate and logistic challenges
• Implication of reduction in VAT refund on the industry

Practical Service Orientation Advisory - Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
Woodbury Country Club Woodbury, New Jersey United States

Want to know the latest on SOA adoption in the pharmaceuticals and health care industries? Want to step beyond simply implementing Services to making SOA a loosely-coupled reality? Want to learn from industry practitioners on the best ways to guarantee SOA success?
Attend ZapThink's Practical SOA for Pharmaceutical and Health Care industries. The best of the best in the world of SOA take you through concepts, business issues, approaches, and technology to make SOA work within your organizations. We don't focus on the hype and the folks who have products to push, but on the “brass tacks” of making SOA work for you.

2nd Annual BRW Digital Media For Marketing Leaders Forum 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

IIR's 2nd annual BRW Digital Media for Marketing Leaders Forum 2008 will provide you with interesting, proven case studies and invaluable insights into the latest global trends and techniques. BRW Digital Media for Marketing Leaders Forum 2008 will allow you to learn how to synthesise your marketing efforts using digital media and be inspired by successful best practice digital marketing models to help you select and exploit the optimum digital medium to launch your branding campaign.

SysAdmin Audit Network Security O'Hare

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Sheraton Suites O'Hare Chicago, Illinois United States

This course is designed to empower advancing managers who want to get up to speed fast on information security issues and terminology. Lecture sections are intense; the most common student comment is that it's like drinking from a fire hose. The diligent manager will learn vital, up-to-date knowledge and skills required to supervise the security component of any information technology project.

Essentials topics covered in this management track include: Network Fundamentals and Applications, Hardware Architecture, Information Assurance Foundations, Computer Security Policies, Contingency and Continuity Planning, Business Impact Analysis, Incident Handling, Web Security, Offensive and Defensive Information Warfare, culminating with Management Practicum. Only SANS top instructors are invited to teach this course and you will be able to put what you learn into practice, the day you get back into the office.

International Precision Technology Event 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Palace Hotel, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland Netherlands

The 21st century has been named the ‘photonics century’, as optics is an enabling technology for many aspects of our daily lives: computer chips (optical lithography), telecommunications, DVD players, LED’s, and so on. Opto-mechanical systems are underlying many of these applications.

In order to contribute to a further and positive development of the opto-mechanics industry in Europe, the first International Precision Technology Event on Opto-Mechanics will be organised by the Dutch Association of Precision Technology (NVPT) and TNO Science & Industry for European business executives and system engineers.

Retail Financial Services for the Young Adult Market

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussles, Belgium

Competition is soaring, as financial institutions get more creative and imaginative in targeting the young adult market. Today, it is not only about offering free savings accounts to young clients, but about creating banking products that are innovative and better than the competitor’s. It is simply not enough to offer basic accounts and mediocre services — it is crucial to stand out from the competitor. The race to attract the youth market is fierce, with not only traditional financial institutions trying to reach the finish line, but also some unexpected racers pushing to offer financial services via non-traditional channels. In addition to that, the finance sector must compete with other industries. In a world full of technology and luring gadgets, where iPods and Playstations have truly captured the youth’s attention, how can financial institutions stand out and still manage to attract the attention of young clients? What can the finance sector do to allure this fickle market and retain them long into the future to ensure a high ROI? What are the types of products and services that interest the youth market? How can financial institutions present themselves in a hip and youthful way, while still maintain their mother brand and client trust?

This two-day marcus evans event highlights leaders from diverse backgrounds who will bring forward their experiences and success stories surrounding the young adult market. Speakers will discuss their current strategies and the latest products they’ve developed for the young adult market. It is a perfect opportunity for attendees to learn how to target and keep the ‘iPod Generation.”

15th European Packaging Law 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

15th European Packaging Law conference brings together news and opinions from the European Commission, industry leaders, national governments, the European Parliament and Environmental NGO's. This conference will provide you with an opportunity to hear about the developments in waste prevention plans, waste targets and the evolving progress and impact of sustainable packaging.

In addition to this, new emphasis in European packaging and waste policy will be addressed by the European Commission and Parliament as will the industry position on the impact of certain policies. There will also be an update on regulatory changes and prevention plans in Finland, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as, a review of the upcoming changes in Polish law and the implementation of a deposit scheme in the Czech Republic.

SIMUTools 2008. First International Conference on Simulation and Techniques for Communications, Networks and Systems

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 7, 2008,
Mercure Marseille Euro Centre, Marseille, Provence Cote dAzur France

SIMUTools 2008 is the first international conference focusing on Simulation Tools and Techniques for Communications, Networks, and Systems. The conference will address all aspects of simulation modelling and analysis. Papers are sought on the topics of methodology, tools, applications, and practices. Particular emphasis will be given to papers that bridge multiple areas.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to

* Methodology/Simulation Art: Web based simulation, Agent based simulation, Petri Nets simulation, Fluid flow simulation, Bond Graphs simulation, Simulation-based Scheduling, ...

* Application areas: Telecommunication, Network Security, Health Care, Transportation, Manufacturing, Public Systems, Education and Training, ...

* Tools: OPNET, NS-2, interconnected simulation platforms, ATDI ICS, Qualnet, OMNET++, NIIST, Dymola, Matlab/Simulink, open source tools, ...

Russian Infrastructure and Project Finance

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski , Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Euromoney Seminars and Project Finance magazine are proud to present a senior-level two-day event that will explore developments in Public Private Partnerships, Infrastructure Acquisition Finance and Project Finance in Russia.

Join us in Moscow this March and meet the leading local and international investors , banks, government officials, law firms, construction companies, rating agencies and insurers who are all actively involved in driving the infrastructure investment and project finance industry forward. PPP, Project and Infrastructure Acquisitions Finance in Russia dissects the industry analysing what structures look like, what needs changing, what is in the pipeline and what is actually getting done.

1st International Language Conference (ILC 2008)

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

One of the main challenges in the globalization of language teaching and learning lies in transcending cultural boundaries. Cultural differences and sensitivities need to be properly addressed for effective teaching and learning to take place. Research on language teaching and learning in different cultural contexts is, thus, of great significance as it helps explicate the common and cultural-specific issues that are faced by language educators. At the same time, it highlights the expectations of those who are involved in language teaching and learning, particularly the learners themselves.

Hedge Funds World Middle East 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Medinat Jumeirah, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Hedge Funds World Middle East 2008 promises a festival of content and networking, where the region’s top investors come to hear the world’s top strategists and managers.

This year, Terrapinn is proud to present some of the world’s top economists, strategists, global macro traders and hedge fund managers, in a festival of content that will help investors plan their strategy for the year ahead. Top of the bill is our Guest Strategist Barton Biggs, drawing on decades of experience and extensive recent research, to guide us on “future investment opportunities in a violent and volatile world.” We are also fielding as a keynote speaker, Peter Clarke, CEO of Man Group plc, the world's largest listed hedge fund provider and one of the most prominent in the emerging "superleague" of hedge fund players. Peter will provide a global perspective on themes and trends shaping the sector and the businesses which operate within it. Another highlight will be Dr Sushil Wadhwani CBE, who worked at Tudor and Goldman Sachs, and was a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, before founding Wadhwani Asset Management. Other top strategists, discussing where the “smart money” should go in 2008, include Richard Davidson of Lansdowne Partners, Ann Thivierge of Morgan Stanley and Steven Bell, who runs the global macro programme at London-based GLC. Hedge Funds World Middle East has consolidated its position as the region’s leading investor conference, and in 2008 is better than ever!

Tasmeem Doha International Design Conference

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Doha, Qatar

Tasmeem Doha is an international design conference hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. For five years we have gathered scholars and practitioners in the fields of graphic, interior and fashion design to discuss current issues in design while engaging with our students and community members.

Graphing Social Patterns West 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
San Diego Marriot Hotel San Diego, California United States

GSP is the premier conference for developers and marketers building and distributing apps for MySpace, Facebook, OpenSocial and other social networking platforms. Happening March 3-4, 2008 in San Diego, California, this event is for both business executives and technical developers who want to learn more about the evolving environment, and how to reach online communities using new and established social networking platforms and applications.

O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference 2008

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
San Diego Marriot Hotel San Diego, California United States

The O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, we'll take a wide-eyed look at the brand new tech that's tweaking how we are seen as individuals, how we choose to channel and divert our energy and attention, and what influences our perspective on the world around us.

Strategic application of EDRM in the public sector

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Sydney, Australia

Public sector agencies are dealing with vast and exponentially increasing volumes of data nowadays. Recent changes in document retention and destruction legislation along with ongoing technological developments and the significant risks of not managing records, make EDRM an important business tool.

However, in reality EDRM generally still has a low priority. There is usually a misconception amongst senior managers that just procuring the IT system will easily solve the problem. Even when organisations oversee all dimensions, they are left with significant challenges such as resourcing knowledgeable and experienced people and changing people’s beliefs and habits regarding recordkeeping. Organisations therefore need to understand the importance and capabilities of EDRM systems, along with the processes and people issues. Simultaneously, with the implementation of EDRMS, recordkeeping and governance should be made part of the organisation culture so business benefits and legislation compliance can be achieved.

Termination Clauses in PPP-SMi Group

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
The Hatton London, United Kingdom

Correctly employing termination clauses when setting out contractual obligations should mean never needing to exercise them. SMi’s inaugural conference on Termination Clauses in PPP will look at how implementing termination clauses can safeguard project delivery. It will offer an in-depth look into the role played by termination clauses in PPPs covering areas such as SoPC4 compliance, risk mitigation and project sustainability, as well as calculation of compensation on termination, re-tendering of PPPs after termination, and several other crucial aspects. Most importantly, we will feature a number of case studies of termination clauses governing specific PPP projects.

Recent terminations, such as the polemic Metronet PPP, have emphatically highlighted the importance of preparing for contingency. By attending this conference you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to future-proof your PPP and secure your enterprise by establishing the right termination clauses.

RCN Nurse Prescribing conference

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 3, 2008,
Royal College of Nursing, London, England, United Kingdom

An essential update on policy and government issues affecting nurses prescribing medication. The reduction of prescribing errors is now a major Government initiative. It is
vital that safety remains a priority for nurse prescribers. This conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to develop their specialist prescribing knowledge and skills.

Training Course - The A-Z of Alliance Contracting

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Would you like to be able to engage in a unique, innovative and high performance based delivery method that can deliver those results and has proven its validity across many successful infrastructure and services projects Australia-wide?

The A-Z of Alliance Contracting is a complete guide to everything you ever wanted to know about this exceptional project delivery method. To really deliver value for money and project success through alliance contracting it is essential that you understand all of the potential pitfalls and the opportunities that this unique relationship contracting strategy entails.

6th Annual Process Excellence for Financial Services

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York, New York United States

Develop key strategies to:

- Deliver results and achieve ROI that guarantees senior management buy-in and long term resource allocation
- Cultivate and accelerate the momentum of projects by engaging employees and empowering them to take ownership of the solutions
- Take your projects to the next level with an integrated Process Excellence approach that includes Lean, Six Sigma and BPM, and aligns with your organizational strategy
- Promote customer focus within your organization and ensure that you meet expectations
- Save costs, maintain business processes and deliver benefits back to your company with an effective outsourcing strategy
- Implement cost effective risk management that will contribute to your business excellence and improve performance

The 4th China International Metals Processing Technology & Equipment Exhibition

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Tianjin Binhai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Tianjin, Tianjin (munic.) China

Exhibit Profile

● Metal Cutting Machine Tools :

　　Machine center &Milling Machines, Turning Machines (Lathes),
　　Boring Machines,

　　Sawing/ shaping/ broaching/ planning, Gear cutting machines,

　　Modular machines& modular unites,

　　Machine center ¶llel kinematic machines (PKM),

　　Drilling and Tapping Machines, FMC/ FMS &automatic devices,
　　cutting tool grinding machines,

　　Honing grinding machines &Super-finishing grinding machines

● Metal Forming Machines:

　　Sheet metal cutting machines and machining center,

　　Shearing machines for sheet, plate and profile,

　　Sheet, plate and tube spinning machines,

　　Bar/tube bending and forming machines,

　　Straightening machines &Wire forming machines,

　　Transfer press/ Nibbling machines, Presses

● Non-traditional machines and special purpose machines:

　　Die sinking EDM , Wire cutting EDM, Electro-chemical machines,

　　Flame cutting machines, Plasma cutting machines, Water jet
　　cutting machines , Rapid prototyping manufacturing (RPM),

　　Marking and engraving machines,

　　Surface treatment and coating equipment, Vacuum forming machines

Post-MiFID Market Landscape in the Nordic and Baltic Region

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Berns Hotel, Näckströmsgatan. 8 Stockholm, Sodermanland Sweden

This marcus evans inaugural conference, highlights the importance of post-MiFID compliance and the need to stay ahead of the game by direct interaction with your competitors and by understanding the regulatory views on the issues that continue to exist after November 1st. Speakers from the biggest investment banks, exchanges, brokers, MiFID solution providers, lawyers and most importantly regulators from the Nordic and Baltic region will showcase what has been their strategy for MiFID compliance and how far they have reached. Attendees will have the opportunity to look deeper into the new trading conditions that emerge post-MiFID. Alongside this, the event will respond and satisfy the needs of the entire Nordic and Baltic region’s market players, especially the medium and smaller banks/exchanges, by showing them what the biggest banks in the market have done so far and how the regulators would be assessing MiFID compliance.

3rd Annual Pan-European Energy and Utilities Procurement

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

The energy and utilities procurement topic has been dominated on a Pan-European level for many years. Energy markets, power exchanges and the legislation of regulators and governments have provoked paradigm shifts in the energy industry. Leading energy procurement strategists must always be aware new trends and regulations. Liberalisation of the energy market pushes prices down, creates competition, improves service and quality and brings benefits to the end-consumer.

Environmental issues are also on the agenda. Governments and industries are expected to reduce the emissions of green house gases. This leads to the introduction of national limits and carbon emissions trading. Switching to alternative, more efficient and ecological energy sources is imperative for many companies. An open discussion involving all key energy procurement players will be featured at this conference.

4th Annual Switchgear, Transformer and Circuit Breaker Protection and Maintenance

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2008,
Park Hyatt, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, cables and circuit breakers are critical components in the smooth and uninterrupted performance of electrical distribution systems. Thus, the performance of these components directly impacts on the performance of your distribution or manufacturing plant.

It is therefore essential that these components are operated, maintained and protected correctly to ensure that production runs smoothly and that all dangers to both staff and equipment are eliminated. This annual conference will not only provide practical sessions on new technologies, but key case studies from leading companies on their upgrading, maintenance and protection strategies.

Timberland Investing Latin America Summit

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 5, 2008,
Unique Hotel São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Discussions will focus on:

* The Latin America timber marketplace and its major players
* Attractiveness of Latin American countries to forest investments
* The future prospects for investing in the Amazon Forest
* Investments in carbon credits as additional revenue
* Local agribusiness securities and vehicles for forest/timber investments
* How to certification relates to risk management

Health Industry Distributors Association 2008 Executive Conference

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 6, 2008,
Doral Resort & Spa Miami, Florida United States

Attending this conference may be the smartest investment you make all year. You'll profit from:

* Unparalleled opportunities to network with other distributor and manufacturer decision-makers
* Strategy ideas from leaders in other industries such as former Starbucks executive John Moore and Ritz-Carlton service expert Alexandra Valentin
* Leadership lessons from Everest team leader Alison Levine, who received the highest ratings at the HIDA 2007 MedSurg Conference & Expo™
* Political insights on issues impacting both healthcare and business from former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) debating former Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan
* A better understanding of your provider customers’ biggest challenges

Spanish Machine Tool Biennial

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 8, 2008,
Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Bilbao, Basque Country Spain

The 25th edition of the BIEMH is to be held in 2008. Jointly organised by BEC and AFM, its progress has been unstoppable. As a result, it is now considered the third most important exhibition in Europe in its sector.

At the 25th edition, the foremost manufacturers and distributors will meet visitors from all round the world so that they can see and learn about the latest developments, technologies from leading companies in their speciality.

The 14th CIEET 2009 - Xian

Mar 3, 2008 - Mar 4, 2009,
Xian International Exhibition Center Rm 1702, Bldg 6, SOHO Tower, 88 Jianguo Road, Chao Xian, Shaanxi China

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