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Conventions: Mar 10, 2008

6th International Exhibition for Packaging

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Anhembi Park, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil is the leading Latin American Market for packaging materials production and packaging machinery construction. Growing demand, above-average growth rates and a relatively strong, stable economy have been present for years.

The Brazilian packaging industry accounts for 3% of he global market, and thus over 40% of total volume in Latin America. Industry experts predict growth of up to US $11 billion with an output of 7.5 million tons of packaging material. Cardboard cartons (30%), plastic (19%), and glass (16%) packaging lead the demand.

FIEPAG 2008 - International Paper and Graphic Industry Trade Fair

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Anhembi Park, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

At FIEPAG 2008 over 500 exhibitors from 25 nations will present the very best and most recent technologies, novelties, and trends in machinery, equipment, accessories, and raw materials for the graphic industry.

Like no other, this event represents a unique opportunity for exhibitors to meet and greet over 50,000 trade visitors within a Brazilian market consisting of 15,000 printing and graphics companies that generate an annual turnover of US $4 Billion.

Gastech 2008 - The 23rd International Conference & Exhibition for the LNG, LPG, and Natural Gas Industries

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Bangkok Thailand

A truly international event for the global LNG, LPG and Natural Gas Industries, the 23rd edition of Gastech is designed to promote understanding within the international gas community, Gastech provides an opportunity to exchange information, showcase the latest technologies, and explore collaborations.

Middle East Coatings Show 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Middle East Coatings Show 2008 is the only dedicated coatings event in the Middle East and Gulf Region for raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers for the coatings industry.

And 2008 will be bigger and better than ever before. It attract nearly 4,000 high quality visitors that truly have buying power, providing exhibitors with quality leads for developing new business in the region.

Publishing Executive Conference and Expo

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, New York United States

The annual Publishing Executive Conference and Expo was founded in 2003. It has become the must-attend event for consumer and business-to-business magazine publishers, journal publishers, association publishers, corporate publishers, government publishers, newsletter publishers, advertising agencies and design firms. The event is held every March in New York City--the publishing capital of the world--and draws thousands of professionals from all areas of publishing.

It provides solutions and practical advice for multichannel publishing--from its industry-leading coverage of print production, workflow and manufacturing issues to its in-depth exploration of issues facing top publishing management. Whether you're in charge of manufacturing, production, digital media, business development, management, circulation, distribution or editorial, if you're in publishing, this conference has a lot to offer you. Attendees take home tips and ideas they can implement at their own companies in all of these areas.

4th Annual World Health Care Congress Europe

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
The Estrel Hotel & Convention Centre, Sonnenallee 225, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Organised under the high patronage of the European Commission, the German Federal Ministry of Health and presented for the 4th consecutive year, the World Health Care Congress Europe is the only major international forum where over 600 health leaders share best practices and successful initiatives for improved delivery and outcomes in Europe. Participating thought leaders include health ministers, leading government officials, hospital directors, IT innovators, decision makers from public and private insurance funds, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and heath care industry suppliers.

BPS Child Clinical Neuropsychology Course (Part II)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Charney Manor, Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire, England United Kingdom

This Course provides an introduction to Child Clinical Neuropsychology, looking at conceptual issues and providing a theoretical framework to clinical practice for a wide range of problems. Open to all Child Clinical Psychologists and Educational Psychologists interested in this area.
Residential (includes all meals, accommodation and lectures for 5 days) or Day attendance (includes lectures, lunch for 5 days)

Annual Conference for Media Relations Professionals

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Omni Chicago Downtown, Chicago, Illinois United States

Improve your media savvy. This conference outlines the necessary steps for building a strong media relations program.

Microcomputers in Education Conference ‘08

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona United States

For over two decades MEC has been a pioneer in providing a forum for discussion among educators, administrators, researchers, instructional designers and technology leaders.

With hands-on workshops and presentations,from experienced technology educators, MEC provides the knowledge, growth and development necessary to thrive in our technology-enhanced world.

More than 1200 K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, school administrators and technology coordinators are expected to attend MEC 2008.

2008 Topics in Deployment Psychology II

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 21, 2008,
Bethesda, Maryland United States

Topics in Deployment Psychology is a 2-week course that covers topics in each of four areas identified by military mental health professionals as particularly key to the care of service members and their families.

1. Deployment 101: examines the deployment cycle with ttention to the unique culture, expectations and experience of military deployment including the eintegration with family and community upon return.
2. Trauma and Resilience: addresses issues of psychological trauma and resilience particular to the experience of combat deployment. This section also includes information pertaining to the assessment and treatment of PTSD and other problematic responses to trauma.
3. Behavioral Health Care of the Seriously Medically Injured: participants are introduced to issues that arise when providing behavioral health care to individuals suffering from serious medical injuries and traumatic brain injury.
4. Deployment and Families: explores the unique impact of military deployment on family members including children.

Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Los Angeles, California United States

We are proud to announce that Jim Fruchterman, one of the leading innovators in the field of assistive technology, will convene the 2008 Conference.

A 2006 McArthur Fellows award recipient, Mr. Fruchterman is the founder of two non-profit companies, Arkenstone and Benetech, that benefit people with visual impairments and learning disabilities.

Honored at the 2007 Conference with the Strache Leadership Award, Mr. Fruchterman is a true visionary and entrepreneur, known for adapting existing and cutting-edge technologies into life-changing products.

FIMA 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, New York United States

Already in attendance as speakers at FIMA 2008 are more than 41 leading reference data management professionals, all covering topics that are of fundamental importance to your enterprise-wide data management initiatives.

Middle East Education & Training Exhibition & Symposium (meetes)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Prince Sultan Bin Salman Street Jeddah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s 13th International Event for Education, Training, Human Resources, Equipment, Aids and Services.

With an ever increasing population, currently estimated at 26 million and forecast to rise to 47 million by 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the worlds 7th biggest spender on education (nearly 8% of its GDP). The government’s annual education and training budget for 2006 is SR87.3 billion (US$23.28 billion), a staggering SR18 billion (US$4.8 billion) increase on the previous year.

The Government is proud of the astounding transformation of its educational system, from a mere 226 schools and 29,887 students in 1951, to 3283 schools and 550,000 students in 1970. Today there are in excess of 26,000 schools with over 5 million students. The 2006 budget includes the building of 2,673 new schools (in addition to over 3,000 currently under construction) and the renovation and equipping of 2,000 schools complete with new furniture, equipment, laboratories and computers.

Education and training are a high priority for the Kingdom; the growing population is placing a severe burden on the state run education system, whilst the push toward 'Saudisation', the employment of Saudis as opposed to foreign nationals, and a strong economy is increasingly demanding a well-educated and trained workforce.

Design, Automation and Test in Europe

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
International Congress Centre, Munich, Bayern Germany

The 11th DATE conference and exhibition is the main European event bringing together designers and design automation users, researchers and vendors, as well as specialists in the hardware and software design, test and manufacturing of electronic circuits and systems. It puts strong emphasis on ICs/SoCs, reconfigurable hardware and embedded systems, including embedded software.

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The 11th DATE conference and exhibition is the main European event bringing together designers and design automation users, researchers and vendors, as well as specialists in the hardware and software design, test and manufacturing of electronic circuits and systems. It puts strong emphasis on ICs/SoCs, reconfigurable hardware and embedded systems, including embedded software.

The five-day event consists of a conference with plenary invited papers, regular papers, panels, hot-topic sessions, tutorials and workshops, two special focus days and a track for executives. The scientific conference is complemented by a commercial exhibition showing the state-of-the-art in design and test tools, methodologies, IP and design services, reconfigurable and other hardware platforms, embedded software, and (industrial) design experiences from different application domains, e.g. automotive, wireless, telecom and multimedia applications.

Infectious Diseases: Adult Issues in the Outpatient and Inpatient Settings

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Hyatt Sarasota Sarasota, Florida United States

NEEDS STATEMENT: The field of Infectious Diseases is pertinent to all Primary Care Physicians and is so quick to change that there is hardly another specialty that has as great a need of constant review and update. This field is one of the most demanding areas of medicine in terms of disease epidemiology and therapeutic regimens. Use and abuse of antibiotics, resistance to drugs, emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism are several examples for the need of annual updates and are of concern for all PCP's. This activity will teach the Primary Care Practitioner about their role in these areas of ID in a practical and relevant manner.

Day 1 Fever of Unknown Origin. The Alphabet Soup of Viral Hepatitis. Emerging and Multi-Drug Resistant Infections. Update in Antibiotic Therapy.

Day 2 Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient. Approach to the Patient with Fever and Rash. Meningitis: Commonly Asked Questions. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Day 3 Gastroenteritis. Common Issues Surrounding Vector Borne Illnesses in the U.S. Tuberculosis Update. Bloodstream Infections and Infective Endocarditis.

Day 4 Soft Tissue and Bone Infections. Influenza and Pandemic Influenza. Health Advice for International Travel. Immunizations for Adults.

Day 5 What Every Primary Care Provider Should Know About HIV. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Community Acquired Pneumonia. Acute Pharyngitis.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant informtion. 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.

2nd Annual New Payment Channels

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Sofitel St. James, London, England United Kingdom

The New Payment Channels conference will help broaden your knowledge of the new payment ecosystem and will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the different players in this field, including leading experts from: VISA EUROPE, BOOTS, NOKIA, WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL, ORANGE and the FSA.

You will also have the opportunity to attend the post-conference workshop, ‘How to achieve success in a micropayment universe’. John Strand, CEO of the leading consultancy, Strand Consult, will provide unbiased views and analysis in a half-day interactive workshop.

DUPHAT 2008 - Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai City, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Largest Pharmaceuticals & Technologies event in the Middle East established since 1995. Organized in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority, strongly supported by the government and premier international pharmaceutical associations, DUPHAT offers a high-quality conference and exhibition specialized to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology spectrum.

The 13th edition will feature an ever expanding exhibition from companies and organization around the globe. The exhibition has witnessed a sturdy growth since its inception and has long encompassed not just the Pharmaceutical Industry or the Pharmaceutical Technology; it also embraces biotechnology, alternative medicine and a range of fields.

The three-day conference will discuss the most significant matters affecting the pharmaceutical profession and the science of pharmacy and the impact of recent discoveries and advancements in pharmaceutical technology. Speakers from around the globe who are experts in this field shall present novel ideas and concepts.

Polymorphism & Crystallisation

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Thistle Marble Arch, London, England United Kingdom

Europe’s leading forum for crystal form screening & selection, and control of crystallisation processes will be returning to London next March. Polymorphism & Crystallisation is the largest gathering of solid state scientists and the 2008 meeting will share cutting edge developments and provide an unrivalled platform for discussion and networking.

The programme will again be packed with the latest information on effective identification and characterisation of crystal forms, selection of the optimal form, and development of robust crystallisation processes. And for a more hands-on experience you can join the interactive workshops on 10 March, and a brand new ‘Polymorphs in Formulations’ focus day on 13 March.

4th Annual Mobile Youth Services Forum 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Prague, Capital City, Czech Republic

The 4th in our series of Mobile Youth conferences will cover the economic and commercial opportunities of the Mobile Youth market, discuss successful business and revenue generating strategies and present case studies from mobile operators and service providers who are achieving commercial success with their strategies in this segment.

32nd International Good Manufacturing Practices Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia United States

The Good Manufacturing Practices conference will begin on Monday, March 10, 2008 with registration from 12:00 - 8:00 pm and a reception from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Registration will re-open Tuesday, March 11 from 7:00-8:30 am and sessions will begin at 8:30 am. The conference will be held from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm each day and will conclude at 12:00 noon March 13, 2008. Lunch will be provided for the tutorial participants at noon on March 13 and their sessions will be held from 1:00-4:30 pm.

1st European Research Conference on Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 10, 2008,
Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom

The Centre for Research in Six Sigma and Process Improvement (CRISSPI) at University of Strathclyde is proud to host the First European Research Conference on Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma here in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10th March 2008. The aim of this conference is to encompass academics and all business sectors ranging from manufacturing, service to public sector and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Some of the highlights of the programme are the paper presentation from both academics and practitioners with selected papers published in special issues of international referred Journal.

Annual Chatham House Conference on Global Risk and Corporate Strategy

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Chatem House, London, England United Kingdom

The conference will address the issue of whether Western economies need to operate in new ways to meet challenges posed by powerful growing economies which are not bound by 'Washington consensus' rules on trade and investment.

Drawing on its extensive range of contacts and its adventurous thinking on international geopolitical issues, Chatham House offers you the opportunity to hear current perspectives on global risk from experts and leaders to underpin your organisation's global and regional strategic planning.

North Carolina Reading Association 39th Annual Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina United States

The North Carolina Reading Association calls for program proposals for the 39th Annual Conference at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, March 10-12, 2008. Proposals must be RECEIVED no later than October 22, 2007. The Program Committee will consider all applications, and the lead presenter submitting a proposal will be notified of the committee's decision by November 3, 2007.

2008 Measurement Science Conference (MSC)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California United States

Continuing on a standard of excellence initiated over 37 years ago by consummate professionals in the field of metrology, the Measurement Science Conference's mission continues to focus on the development and delivery of a high quality educational experience to its attendees.

Whether you come to learn the latest in measurement techniques from NIST and industry professionals, seek to immerse yourself in the most up to date information regarding laboratory management or accreditation, wish to pursue becoming an ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or simply conduct a business meeting with your peers, suppliers or clients, the Measurement Science Conference promises to offer you a memorable and satisfying experience.

INFOSEC WORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida United States

Main Conference:
Standards & Laws Track
PCI for Dummies
The Latest Crackdowns and How to Avoid Being in the News
Protecting Intellectual Property: How Secret Are Your Company's Trade Secrets

Management & Strategy Track
Keys to Implementing an Effective Vulnerability Management Program
Setting the Right Priorities in Your Information Security Program
Making Information Security a Business Process
Web Application Security: What Have You Got to Lose?
Why Security Programs Fail
Outsourcing: How to Conduct a Site Visit

Refining - Strategic, Operational & Commercial Drivers

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
30 Pavilion Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Maximise the return on investment on new or existing refining capacity by assessing the factors governing the industry and analysing the real drivers behind future developments.

After years of stagnation the refining sector has become one of the most dynamic
businesses in the oil industry: going from spare capacity and lack of investment to full capacity and high refining margins. This positive business environment has encouraged a surge of multi-billion projects and a wide range of opportunities. This course is designed to keep you abreast of new developments, to ensure your business plans are fine tuned with current and predicted demand. CWC School for Energy has developed Refining – Understanding the Strategic, Operational and Commercial Drivers, to examine the key issues affecting the industry today and help you to make informed decisions.

Website: http://www.thecwcgroup.com/train_detail_home.asp?TID=37

The 4th Annual World Health Care Congress - Europe 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
The Estrel Hotel & Convention Centre, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Organised under the high patronage of the European Commission, the German Federal Ministry of Health and presented for the 4th consecutive year, the World Health Care Congress Europe is the only major international forum where over 600 health leaders share best practices and successful initiatives for improved delivery and outcomes in Europe. Participating thought leaders include health ministers, leading government officials, hospital directors, IT innovators, decision makers from public and private insurance funds, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and heath care industry suppliers.

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Public Reporting and Disclosure of Healthcare Cost and Quality

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Allerton Hotel Chicago, Illinois United States

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Public Reporting and Disclosure of Healthcare Cost and Quality will convene opinion leaders who will debate and define innovative strategies for the collection and communication of healthcare quality and cost; finding a way to let the public know how to interpret the data and fully care about the costs and value of healthcare as we move to a value-based system.

European Nuclear Forum 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Le Meridien, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

The outlook for nuclear power in Europe is increasingly positive. Changes in the energy market wrought by climate change challenges, the increasing costs of fossil fuel generation and advances in decommissioning and waste management are converging to make the prospect of a nuclear renaissance increasingly probable. However, the industry must forge the right strategies if the future security and profitability of the sector is to be ensured.

After the success of it's inaugural event the Adam Smith Institute's market-leading European Nuclear Forum will once again bring together senior decision-makers from across the sector to discuss the issues shaping the industry.

The Future of Fund Management 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
One Whitehall Place, London, England, United Kingdom

Building on the sucess of the past 8 years, the Institiute of Economic Affairs' The Future of Fund Management conference is firmly established as a leading event in this sector. This event is renowned for attracting top-level speakers and senior-level attendees to debate the future direction of the market.

As the convergence between traditional long-only funds and hedge funds continues apace, fund managers continue to face the challenge of maintaining their position in a competitive market and differentiating themselves through specialisation, evolving investment strategies and greater product complexity. In addition to this, the impact of market volatility continues to be felt, leading to a re-evaluation of asset classes and investment strategies in response to changing risk profiles, and a re-examination of customer needs and requirements.

This event provides an ideal platform for exploring these issues in detail, and evaluating the strategies emerging to face these challenges. Ensure that you are a part of the debates which will shape the future direction of the fund management sector.

39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
South Shore Resort and Conference Center League City,, Texas United States

This conference brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy to present the latest results of research in lunar and planetary science.
The five-day conference will be organized by parallel sessions of topical symposia and problem-oriented categories. Selection of contributed abstracts will be based on the relevance of the subject matter to the conference and the quality of the science. All abstracts for special sessions, whether invited or contributed, must be submitted by the advertised deadlines for consideration by the program committee.

Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Furama Convention Centre, Danag City, Vietnam

•Asia is leading the world in terms of hydropower and water resources development, with major programmes under way in more than 20 countries and plans for new hydro capacity in more than 30 countries.
•Vietnam has been described as the ‘New Tiger of Asia’. The Government aims to extend electrification to all urban areas, and to 90% of the rural areas by 2010, and attain 100% electrification by 2020. Electricity demand is forecast to increase by 15-16% by that time, with investments in the country’s power industry expected to reach US$ 20 billion. Hydropower plays a major role in current development activities, with numerous projects under way throughout the country and nearly 5000 MW of new capacity planned. Potential for small hydro in Vietnam is estimated at around 1000 MW, and this will play a major role in rural electrification. Many multipurpose schemes will provide water supply, irrigation and recreational benefits for the population.
•Nearly 700 million people in the Asia-Pacific region still have no access to safe drinking water, and the region suffers a hugely disproportionate level of water-related disasters (which caused about 62,000 deaths per year between 2001 and 2005).
•Following the success of ASIA 2006, which took place in Bangkok in 2006, we are convening the second in this series of Symposia in collaboration with Electricity of Vietnam

International Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

It is realised that IWRM is a broad and encompassing concept. The conference aims at targeting a specific angle to IWRM, which are universal and important for developing countries. These are the impacts on society, the environment, the economy and health.

The aim will be to compose assessments of local practices and experiences based on the founding principles as formulated in Dublin 1992. The IWRM science has evolved and numerous local practices have moulded and adapted these principles to local conditions and circumstances.

General Online Research 2008 (GOR 2008)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Hamburg, Germany

Conference topics include theories, methods, and findings pertaining to social and business aspects of the Internet and mobile communication.

The aim of the conference is to document the progress of Internet science, innovative developments, and practical experience.

Traditionally, GOR conferences have been excellent opportunities for dialogue between:
- researchers and users of Internet science
- universities and companies
- customers and suppliers.

Insurance-Linked Securitization (ILS) Asia

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Singapore City, Singapore

As Insurance-Linked Securitization (ILS) moves towards Asian capital markets, insurance/reinsurance, financial services as well as institutional investors are beginning to realise the potential yield that ILS could hold for their businesses and are looking to gear up for the next phase of risk transfer in this region.

Are you and your organisation ready for ILS in Asia?

Attend ILS Asia and discover the fundamentals and different aspects of this alternative risk transfer and investment tool. Join top experts from Dewey & Leboeuf, Fitch Ratings, GC Securities, Swiss Re Capital Markets (Japan) Corporation, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and many others as they share their insights and valuable experience.

Be insured with the knowledge > > >

* UNCOVER the POTENTIAL for the development and growth for ILS in Asia
* LEARN how to turn risk to profit through grasping a sound knowledge of securitization structures
* IMPROVE your proficiency in the industry by taking an in-depth look at both the issuers as well as investors perspective into ILS deals
* CAPITALISE on key regulatory developments within the market and region to keep abreast of your competition

Insure your success at ILS Asia! Register with us NOW!!

Latin America Clinical Trials

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, Florida United States

Latin America is a prime region for conducting clinical trials offering large patient pools that generate rapid trial enrollment, high retention rates and a lack of competitive trials in all therapeutic areas.
ExL Pharma's Latin America Clinical Trials Conference provides case study presentations and interactive sessions from the regulatory authorities, IRB's, local healthcare institutions, and pharmaceutical companies whose common goal is continuing the push to establish regulatory harmony across the Latin America region. Participants of the conference have the inside track on regulatory updates, successful patient recruitment and retention techniques, and partnerships with both outsourcing organizations and healthcare communities

Post-Approval Drug Surveillance

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

With product recalls and market withdrawals on the increase, regulatory agencies are placing greater emphasis on post-approval surveillance as a way to mitigate the risk of adverse events. A successful post-approval surveillance strategy ensures that the risk to patients and the number of unforeseen adverse events from device and drug failure is minimized.

ExL Pharma's Post-Approval Drug Surveillance Conference addresses the most relevant, practical and up to date topical issues focusing on strategies and best practices for improving safety, effectiveness, value and quality of products post-approval.

2008 Global Forum & User Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, Maryland United States

Now in its seventh year, the 2008 Metastorm Global Forum & User Conference will bring together Metastorm’s global user community to engage in interactive discussions focused around the latest advances and implementations in Enterprise Architecture, Business Process Analysis and Business Process Management.

This year’s theme is “A New World of Opportunity” showcasing how organizations are maximizing business results by unifying strategy, analysis and execution through the use of the Metastorm Enterprise™ platform – comprised of both the Metastorm BPM® and Metastorm ProVision® product suites. See first hand how organizations like yours are achieving success in enterprise visibility, optimization, and agility through business process improvement initiatives and practical applications of Metastorm software.

You will participate in sessions on high-level strategies, solution development tips and techniques, best practices, product demonstrations, customer case studies, and technical briefs that span a wide range of Metastorm customers and products – from high-level business process modeling and enterprise architecture planning with Metastorm ProVision to mission critical process execution with Metastorm BPM to complex integration and data management with Metastorm Integration Manager. We are confident the Forum content will help process owners, executives, business analysts, enterprise architects and system developers enhance process strategies and realize stronger business results. There is something for everyone!

2nd Annual Latin American PPP and Infrastructure Finance Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Miami, Florida United States

Project Finance Magazine and Euromoney Seminars invite you to join the 2nd Annual Latin America PPP and Infrastructure Finance Conference. The conference represents an unrivalled opportunity to hear from all the parties involved in recent landmark infrastructure financings around the region: Governments and sponsors, investors, concessionaires and operators, EPCs, financiers and monolines. Government representatives from Peru, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, amongst others, will outline their infrastructure requirements, how they plan to fulfill them and how the private sector can become involved. On top of this, experts from all areas of the industry will debate and present on the key issues affecting the LAC infrastructure finance market today:

* A review of current bidding and future deals across Latin America
* Regional risk and political attitudes towards PPP
* New structures and financing options
* Increased fund interest in brownfield assets
* Refinancing operational infrastructure assets
* Domestic and cross-border bond market opportunities
* Federal and State Government perspectives on infrastructure finance and PPP across Latin America
* Substantive developments in Mexico, Brazil, Peru and the Caribbean
* PPP in alternative asset classes and non-transport infrastructure

QCon Conference

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Westminster, London United Kingdom

QCon is a conference that is organized by the community, for the community. As software developers and architects ourselves, we wanted to craft the ultimate conference that we would find outstanding, as attendees. The result is a high quality conference experience where a tremendous amount of attention and investment has gone into having the best content on the most important topics presented by the leaders in our community, staged in an intimate environment with the best food and comforts needed to support as much learning and networking as possible.

Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland Annual Conference & Exhibition 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre Scotland United Kingdom

Each year, there’s just one opportunity to meet all the major players in the housing sector beneath the same roof. Book your place at the CIH Scotland Conference & Exhibition now to make sure that you don’t miss your chance in 2008.
More than 800 key decision makers, housing practitioners, strategy personnel and tenants from the public, private and voluntary sectors will converge on the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre in March. Join them to debate and discuss the hottest topics in housing, and see the sector from an entirely new perspective.

Conference on the Ecological Dimensions of Biofuels

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 10, 2008,
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Production of fuels from plants and agricultural and forestry wastes can reduce both society’s dependence on fossil fuels and net emissions of atmospheric carbon dioxide, the major contributor to global warming. Expanded use of this bioenergy requires assuring that its production and consumption are truly sustainable. This conference will explore the ecological dimensions of biofuels production and will identify management strategies and research opportunities to ensure their sustainability.

500 attendees will hear invited presentations by leading scientists on:

* sustainable development and use of biofuels;
* social, biogeographic, land use, and biodiversity considerations; and,
* ecological dimensions of alternatives for crop selection and production, harvest and transport of product to refinery, and refining of liquid fuels and other co-products.

The conference will conclude with an evening social featuring additional poster presentations and opportunities for attendees to network with presenters and others working in this important field.

Publishing Business Conference & Expo

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Marriott Marquis, New York, New York United States

IDEAS, STRATEGIES, TIPS & TACTICS for more successful publishing – that’s what makes the Publishing Business Conference & Expo so unique. This conference focuses not only on bringing together industry bigwigs and innovators to discuss big-picture issues, but also to provide you with practical solutions you can take home and put to work at your company and in your career. That’s a promise!

The popular Book Business Conference and Publishing Executive Conference have been united into one mega event -- the Publishing Business Conference and Expo. This major publishing event brings you nearly 50 sessions specifically geared for book and magazine publishing executives. A special track on eMedia strategy and intensives on SEO/SEM will provide you with the latest information to help you grow your online revenue. Expanded programming examines solutions to publishing’s biggest challenges today. See, test and compare products and services from more than 100 leading suppliers from all corners of the industry.

Hedge Fund Replication and Alternative Beta

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Russell Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

The hedge fund industry is slowly beginning to acknowledge that a large part of its returns comes not from alpha, but from “alternative beta” factors – systematic exposures to a diverse array of fundamental risk premia including credit risk, volatility risk, the small company effect, and so on.
One of the key implications of “alternative beta” theory is that it is possible to create “synthetic hedge funds”, which replicate the alternative beta exposures of the hedge fund universe. The aim of these funds is to generate hedge fund-like returns without hedge fund fees. Prior to our first event, in February 2007, only three companies had launched products of this kind. In the months since then, at least a dozen companies – banks or fund managers - have launched either hedge fund trackers, or “alternative beta” products (offering an “optimised” exposure to alternative beta risk premia).
These recent developments mirror those which took place in the traditional fund management industry, some 20 years ago, when indexed tracker funds were introduced. The initial take-up was slow, but in time these mechanistic funds, with their lower fees, gained a significant market share. Will hedge funds now also follow the path of passive investing? The technology is far more complex, but the major players believe it can be done. Clearly, the stakes are huge!

CGI Conference for Advertising & Marketing Professionals (CgAM 2008)

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 11, 2008,
Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood,, California United States

CGAM is the first-ever global conference for marketing and advertising professionals focusing on cutting-edge technology and the value of Computer Generated Images (CGI).

CGAM clarifies the CGI world by giving you access to key, world-class suppliers in the industry. Learn firsthand the services they offer and their benefits. CGAM also allows you to see what others OEM's and their advertising agencies are doing in the industry. And keeps you connected with the latest trends and technologies, allowing you to be one step ahead.

Islamic Funds Asia 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
The Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Creating a robust Islamic funds market in Asia – The next step for 2008

* Exploring successful fund management strategies from established Islamic asset managers
* Navigating through the complexities of the legal & tax issues surrounding Islamic Funds
* Assessing the increasing demand for Shariah compliant funds across Asia
* Understanding the risks and rewards for the institutional investor (domestic or international) seeking the most ideal option in Asia

Enterprise Risk Management Africa 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

A strategic, objective and clear view of ERM…
Enterprise Risk Management Africa 2008 provides a platform for the enterprise risk
sector to tackle the practical issues of innovation, competition and collaboration.

For delegates
Enterprise Risk Management Africa provides you with a strategic, objective and clear view of ERM. It's a firmly established strategic risk conference, which is set to become 2008's most topical industry event - yet again!

This is a great time for you to learn, establish key contacts and build that competitive advantage. How you ask? Enterprise Risk Management Africa 2008 gives you an interactive experience with: keynote speakers, heated panel discussions, open discussion roundtables and hands-on masterclasses.

Cards and Payments Australasia 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Cards & Payments Australasia 2008 is the region’s premier event covering all the major issues in the cards and payments space. Network and learn from over 40 thought leaders and senior executives who will gather over a three day period to share proven strategies for maximising profit and accelerating growth.

Hear traditional players and new entrants discuss the latest trends in debit, credit and prepaid cards; EMV migration, new loyalty schemes, contactless payments and NFC, multi-application smart cards and cards outsourcing.

In a highly competitive market, you can’t afford to miss out on an event that is unrivalled in its networking and learning experience. If you are involved in cards and payments in any industry you need to be at Cards & Payments Australasia 2008.

Luxury Interactive 2008

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
The Landmark, London, United Kingdom

Don’t Miss Out On Luxury Interactive 2008 To Learn How To:

* Effectively manage your brand on the internet to ensure the luxury experience is extended online
* Drive the right kind of traffic to your site through digital marketing
* Integrate your online and offline marketing strategies into an effective overall marketing mix

Training Course - LNG Fundamentals

Mar 10, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IQPC Training’s LNG Fundamentals course is aimed at those requiring a clearer picture of the industry’s growing significance in the energy world. This intensive 3-Day training course will discuss issues regarding the implications of the development of the LNG sector and factors such as gas markets and pricing, transportation and the environment. It will examine commercial and technical aspects of the natural gas and LNG industry. This comprehensive course will also address the technical & economic factors that have driven the industry’s growth through an integrated approach.