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Conventions: Mar 12, 2008

GLOBE 2008: International Conference and Trade Fair on the Business of the Environment

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The GLOBE™ Series has emerged as one of the most well-known and prestigious business and environment events in the world. Senior business executives, government officials and leaders in environmental innovation from close to 80 nations meet every two years at this exciting forum to exchange ideas, cultivate partnerships and do business.

Thousands of conference delegates from around the world involved in the business of the environment will converge in Vancouver for GLOBE 2008 to discuss the most recent developments in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance, energy policy, climate change and sustainable urban development.

GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The tenth in the series, GLOBE 2008 will host 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 80 countries to discuss about Corporate Sustainability and Energy.

Auto FutureTech - Summit 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
VCEC, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The first event of its kind, Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 is an elite global gathering of representatives of the automotive and fuel sector's major stakeholders: OEMs, suppliers, financiers, oil and gas producers, electric utilities, labour unions, maintenance providers, insurance/reinsurance, agribusiness, civil society groups, and policy makers.

Their purpose is to explore together the key issues, challenges and opportunities that will confront the global automobile industry over the coming decade.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain the perspectives of leading decision-makers on the forces that will drive change and determine success in the global marketplace of tomorrow.

Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will run in conjunction with GLOBE 2008 - the internationally acclaimed 10th biennial International Conference and Trade Fair on Business and the Environment, held in Vancouver, Canada next March 12 - 14.

GLOBE 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair on the Business of the Environment will be held in Vancouver, Canada from March 12th to 14th 2008.

The tenth in the series, GLOBE 2008 will host more than 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 80 countries.

The Conference will focus on major themes such as Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Finance and Sustainability, and Building Better Cities.

The Trade Fair will showcase the latest technologies and services from across the world in areas of interest to environmental companies: Waste Management, Water Pollution, Green Buildings, Renewable Energies...

2008 Wood Technology Clinic & Show

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon United States

Debuting in 1972, the Wood Technology Clinic & Show is the only trade event exclusively dedicated to primary wood processing and technology setting a standard unmatched by any other industry event to date. For over 30 years, the Wood Technology Clinic & Show has proven to be the industry's leading exposition and the ultimate source for equipment, machinery, services and technology to keep the top industry professionals a cut above the rest.

With more than 300 exhibitors, 80,000 square feet of exhibit space and thousands of industry professionals from across the United States and around the world, the Wood Technology Clinic and Show brings you face-to-face with the top vendors in the industry. Wood Technology is the event you cannot afford to miss!

GLOBE 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

An international crossroads and marketplace, the GLOBE™ Series serves as an ideal platform for innovators to showcase their capabilities in environmental management and technology and explore the business opportunities inherent in solving environmental challenges. GLOBE biennial events each bring together participants from across the world to address issues that lie at the heart of sustainable development and environmental management, while generating new business opportunities.

China Maritime

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

China Maritime is the most significant international maritime exhibition in thriving south China. It showcases the latest in maritime, shipping and port technology and services from throughout the world. Meet your target market of vessel owners and operators, ship and port managers and government personnel from Hong Kong, China and around the world.

Grindtec Augsburg

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Messezentrum Augsburg, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany

Grinding Machines Trade Show Position as the leading European forum for grinding technology further consolidated. The GrindTec trade fair has firmly established itself as the forum for the sector.For many exhibitors and visitors the GrindTec has now become even more important than the No. 1 machine tools trade fair, the EMO. That is why many exhibitors present their novelties at the GrindTec in Augsburg, and not at the EMO.

With this trade fair the GrindTec has very clearly established itself as the No. 1 forum for this sector in Europe. Leading companies from the field of grinding technology are intentionally showing their novelties here in Augsburg for the first time.

World Biofuels Markets Congress

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Brussels Expo, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

The World Biofuels Markets Congress is Europe’s largest World Biofuels Networking Event with over 1000 attendees expected. The aim of this event is to assist growth in the world biofuels industry in a timely and efficient manner. By enabling organizations of all sizes to discuss common concerns and goals, this event supports the switch from fossil fuels to alternative energy. This annual congress facilitates critical debate, analysis and learning for all involved in the world biofuels market.

interstoff Asia essential

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Basic fabrics, novelty fabrics, textile design, trend forecast & trend publication, CAD/CAM, functional fabrics, innovative fibres & yarns, fashion garment, fibres & yarns, accessories, fashion design/styling services

WALIS International Forum 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Perth, Western Australia Australia

WALIS Forum is one of the premier GIS events in Australia, attracting over 650 participants from a diverse range of professions.

Held every 18 months, the Forum provides an opportunity to address issues related to the collection, management and application of geographic or spatial information. The Forum is open to everyone, however, is targeted to people working with geographic information (GI) or those who would like to find out how they can harness GI to improve their business. The Forum aims to provide opportunities for people within and associated with the industry to learn, network, identify potential solutions and to share and debate strategies for the future.

ABA Wealth Management and Trust Conference

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, San Diego, California United States

he ABA Wealth Management and Trust Conference offers practical, inventive ideas for wealth management and trust professionals to compete successfully and profitably. Now in it 89th year, the conference addresses the latest issues facing the industry presented by leading experts and senior level bank executives providing strategic and practical insight.

3rd ACM/IEEE International Conference Human-Robot Interaction 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Researchers in robotics, human-factors, ergonomics, and human-computer interaction are invited to attend. Because human-robot interaction is inherently inter-disciplinary, the conference is seeking papers from several disciplines.

A primary goal of the conference is to create a common venue for a broad set of researchers. By appealing to a broad set of researchers, the conference complements many existing venues.

HRI is a single track, highly selective annual conference that seeks to showcase the very best in human-robot interaction. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and assigned for either full or poster presentation.

NW Parenting and Family Education Conference

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington United States

This conference provides professional development for parenting and family educators, child care providers, and other family serving professionals, where nationally recognized researchers and practitioners share cutting-edge information and techniques. There will be workshops on many topics, including:

* Effective Parenting and Family Education Practices
* Communication and Relationship Skills
* Working with Diverse Families
* Stepfamily Dynamics
* Co-parenting Post Divorce
* Balancing Work and Family
* Family and Community Systems
* Managing Family Stress

Gaming & Hospitality

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Westin Hotel, Macau, Special Administrative Region, China

This event aims to bring together all the different hues of this industry by streamlining the conference into six meaningful tracks which addresses the needs of the gaming and hospitality professionals, brings to the fore best and innovative business practices which will help the professionals raise the bar of their own performance as well as create a self-driven organisation geared to succeed in this highly competitive market.

The conference also features a unique workshop, which addresses the needs of today’s professional with an eye for tomorrow, focusing on talent management, buiding employee motivation, training and addressing need of cross-cultural adaptations and assimilations for middle management and senior management personnel.

BFSI – Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Forum 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Innsbrook Resort and Golf Club, Palm Harbor, Florida United States

Focusing on New and Emerging Technologies, Business Perspectives and Strategies, Transformation of BFSI Technologies, Leading Solution Providers

3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control and Signal Processing

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Le Meridien Hotel, St. Julians, Malta

The 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control and Signal Processing (ISCCSP’08)aims to be a forum for technical exchange amongst scientists having interests in Communications, Control and Signal Processing. The technical program will include plenary lectures, regular technical sessions, and special sessions covering the three major tracks. Proceedings of the Symposium will be published and provided to attendees on CD-ROM.

2008 ASEH Conference

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008,
Boise, Idaho United States

Scenic Boise, called the “City of Trees,” offers many urban parks, a river flowing through the heart of the city, and a 25-mile river front greenbelt. Among the many unique sites to visit are the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Idaho Black History Museum, and the World Center for Birds of Prey. Boise also offers outdoor and recreational opportunities at nearby forests, mountains, canyons, and rivers - and our field trips will visit some of these areas. Information on our conference is provided below.

South By Southwest Music & Media Conference 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas United States

Each March SXSW Music presents new opportunities to make your vision reality. Musicians and the companies they work with have used SXSW as a cost-effective way to promote themselves since 1987. They come back year after year because SXSW works! It's a potent method to connect with press, radio, and other music industry players.

New for 2008 - start your day with a Quickie! SXSW Quickies are informal forums in which registrants will have a series of short discussions in small groups led by music professionals from all corners of the business. Designed to give increased access to a number of the speakers, the Quickies will run every morning from Wednesday through Saturday, and will offer a fresh opportunity to learn and share experience.

Family Office Management 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
ETC Venues, Mayfair, London, England United Kingdom

This interactive course is a thorough guide to managing the family office, brought to you by experts from a legal and advisory background.

* The Changing Role of the Family Office
* Alternative Structures & Models for the Family Office
* Investing for Tax Efficiency in the U.S & Europe
* Hedge Funds and other Alternative Investments for the Family Office
* Spending and Investment Policies within Wealth Preservation
* Family Roles and Relational Issues
* The Role of the Family Office Lawyer
* The Exposure and Liability of Family Members Acting as Trustees
* Running a Private Investment Office
* International Planning for Global Families

The 88th Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Riveria Hotel, Casino and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Make plans now to join a thousand of your colleagues from around the United States and the world in four days of research, workshops, roundtables, and social events. Each of our seven affiliates arranges its own distinctive set of events, and the association as a whole also hosts meta-events with participants from each affiliate.

The Marine Propulsion Conference 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
River Plaza Riverbank, London, England United Kingdom

Uniquely each conference session brings together all stakeholders – shipowner/operator, OEMs, wider industry, government and academia – in order to engage with each other, and get practical answers to the key operational issues impacting the industry today.

Topics under the spotlight include but are not limited to: optimising fuel efficiency; understanding oil stress in two and four stroke engines; balancing environmental compliance with performance requirements; propulsion solutions for the modern shipowner; the key to successful in-service maintenance programmes.

In common with all Riviera Maritime Media Ltd events, the conference programme has been tailor-made to address the specific needs of its audience, and incorporates cutting edge papers as well as outstanding networking and social opportunities to ensure delegates have a productive and enjoyable time.

SIGCSE 2008 - Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon, United States

The 39th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education provides a diverse selection of technical sessions and opportunities for networking, learning and interaction. Everyone interested in computer science education is invited to contribute to SIGCSE 2008. This symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. In addition, the symposium provides a forum for sharing new ideas for syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy, at all levels of instruction. Global and country specific perspectives and models of computing education are also encouraged.

Silicone Elastomers 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Munich, Bayern Germany

ilicone Elastomers 2008 brings together major material manufacturers, such as Dow Corning, Wacker Chemie, Momentive Performance Materials and Bluestar Silicones, looking at market trends and new developments in materials such as LSR and liquid fluorosilicone rubber. Applications in medical, electrical and other areas also feature, together with a new simple testing method. Developments in fillers, such as carbon nanotubes, fumed silica and diatomaceous earth, and in peroxide crosslinking agents are covered. Mixing and extrusion, adhesive bonding and composite structures, carbon dioxide treatment and RTV foams, together with LSR moulding, tooling and foaming methods, are all included within processing developments.

2nd Annual Property and Facilities Management

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Bangkok Thailand

The 2nd Annual Property & Facilities Management Congress is the ideal platform to address the emerging & challenging issues in the evolving PFM arena within the region and across all industries. It is an event that will enable PFM professionals to position themselves as a strategic business partner. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet, network and exchange ideas with professionals like you, in the quest of transforming your building into your business’s best investment, or best advertisement!

Public Private Partnership in Waste

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
The Hatton, London, England, United Kingdom EC1N 8HN

This conference will deliver a comprehensive and up to date analysis of the UK waste market and is specifically designed for local authorities, construction firms and waste management companies. With European Landfill targets hanging over the industry 2008 is shaping up to be another year of landmark deals - don't let your organisation get left behind.

8th Asia Nylon Markets & Technology

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
InterContinental Pudong Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Key Issues
• Rising feedstock costs : How to manage it ?
• Growth Prospect of Nylon 6, Nylon 6.6 & other specialty nylon markets
• Compounding developments and markets in China / Asia
• New innovations in :
- E&E
- Auto
- Consumer & Industrial
• Potential for Recycling and how can it help reduce costs?

HR Directors Summit

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Hotel van Oranje, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

After five years of delivering niche HR Conferences, BME Global is proud to present the HR Directors Summit 2008, an event for top-level HR professionals to hear about the latest thinking in Human Resources and Strategic Management.

The Summit's format is a combination of workshops, keynote presentations, conference sessions, discussion tables, one-to-one business meetings and networking activities. Designed specifically to focus on Business and Strategic Human Resource Management, this event includes a variety of topics such as talent management integration; change management; HR business partnerships; performance management; leadership, training & development; compensation and benefits programs, as well as recruitment and retention training workshops.

Event Features

• Conference with in depth presentations to provide insights of best practices

• Case studies from HR experts

• Discussion tables and debates

• Networking opportunities including one-to-one meetings and an evening reception

• Exhibition with the latest technologies and services for the HR industry

• Training workshops

And Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings

During this dedicated session, you meet one-to-one with fellow delegates and leading solution providers. Meet with people who you have chosen and who have expressed a strong interest in meeting with you. Selections are made prior to the event using the event catalogue which contains detailed information on all participants including short and long-term business objectives.

Pre-arranged meetings ensure your networking time is spent productively maximizing your chance of doing real business at the event.

THE ROLE OF HR has changed dramatically in the past few years, moving away from its traditional base as a support function to become an integral part of how a business operates. While HR Executives have gained recognition as strategic team members, they face more pressure to perform than ever before.

Who should attend?
This programme has been created specifically for Vice Presidents, Directors, Senior Manager, Managers, Consultants and Heads of:

Human Resources, Global HR, Corporate HR, Business Development, Strategy and Performance, Management Development, Group Learning, Recruitment, Training & Development, Leadership, Organisational Development, People & Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Diversity & Equal Opportunities, Compensation and Benefits, Personnel, Resources, Employer Branding and Human Capital Management.

IMG World Congress of Sports

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California United States

For the second time in its seven-year history, the IMG World Congress of Sports will be moving to the West Coast for what promises to be two days of thought-provoking sessions, executive-level dialogue and unparalleled cross-industry networking.

“Following three consecutive years in New York and record attendance this past March, we felt the timing was perfect to take the Congress to southern California,” explains Richard Weiss, publisher of Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal. “Attendees can expect the in-depth content that the Congress has become known for, however, the 2008 program will feature much more time for networking as well as entertainment elements far beyond what we’ve done in the past.”

The 6th China International Scientific Instrument and Laboratory Equipment Exhibition

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

CISILE gathers all kinds of advanced technologies and products in the fields of analysis and measuring, laboratory, higher education, biologic technology, and quality control internationally, as well as offers platform to show up the newest fruits in research, development and application in scientific instruments completely. CISILE combines the demand of the market and product promotion seamlessly.

On the other hand, no matter multinational enterprises or domestic companies, more and more enterprises within the industry would like to take CISILE as the most important platform to show up their newest products and technologies to the world since the exhibited products and technologies stay at top of the world.

Meanwhile, as a large scale exhibition in scientific and academic field, CISILE also offers an ideal platform for enterprises to know more on industrial dynamics, bring in newest products and technologies, communicate on advanced concept, enable greater cooperation, discuss on industry development and foster their own competitive power.

AIAG Materials Management Best Practices Summit - Automotive Industry Action Group

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Hilton Charlotte Center City, Charlotte, North Carolina United States

Discover how to improve your supply chain delivery performance, plus reduce your inventory carrying costs, premium freight, rework, line stoppages and lead times. At the AIAG Materials Management Best Practices Summit, hear how OEM and supplier organizations are successfully implementing and benefiting from global materials management best practices in current and emerging markets. Held in coordination with MHIA, and sponsored by QAD, this informative event will educate you on the benefits of implementing the Global Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) and other complementary tools. As a value added take-away, all attendees will receive a CD of tools including the Global MMOG/LE; Key Performance Indicator for Global Materials Management and Logistics; and the Global Carriers & Logistics Service Providers Evaluation.

PWM02 – Fundamentals of Wealth Management (New)

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Le Meridien Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore

Highlights

* Learn To Meet The Needs of Clients and To Grow Your Business.
* Protecting One’s Wealth.
* Crucial Steps To Effective Wealth Maintenance.
* How Wealth Accumulation Can Be Achieved / Enhanced.
* Maximising Wealth Distribution To Chosen Parties.

12th International Conference on Optical Networking Design and Modeling (ONDM 2008 )

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia Spain

ONDM is a major European conference focusing on the area of optical networking. The main conference topics indeed range almost all relevant areas in optical networking and communications. From many years the ONDM conference is a meeting point for people coming from the leading industry and from the research and academic side willing to spread and update their knowledge in the conference technical areas. Co-located with the main conference, other meetings, invited speakers sessions, workshops and events will be placed either simultaneously or in the nearest days.

Engineering Critical Assessments Come of Age

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

The procedures for Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA) of pressure and other equipment containing flaws, such as BS 7910 and R6, have been in a continual state of development and application. Now is the time to review their progress and use. This one-day intensive seminar will discuss current approaches of different parts of industry towards the use of ECA, with a range of case studies illustrating how ECA can be used to best effect.

The seminar will highlight results from a recent round robin comparison of different applications of BS 7910, and discuss future development of this standard. It will also introduce a new guidance document on the use on NDT data in ECA, and give an update on the new FITNET procedure.

Presented by industry leaders in ECA techniques, this seminar is ideal for engineers involved with plant safety and the assessment of defects in structures and components. It will also be immensely valuable for design and plant engineers, inspectors and NDT personnel, engineering surveyors and regulators, as well as those involved in making ECA assessments.

10th Anniversary Syndicated Loans Conference

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Jumeriah Carlton Tower, London, England, United Kingdom

Syndicated lending today knows no bounds. It has proven itself the most dynamic of debt financing tools around the world in a multitude of borrowing spheres. Ultimately loan syndication has become the most favoured method of finance, providing solutions “where other products and markets could not possibly have coped with the size, flexibility and speed required” (LMA, 2007: 22).

As always, this year's conference, the 10th Anniverary, will cover the most pressing issues in the market such as the effect of the summer overhang, corporate investment grade opportunities, the challenges facing the leveraged market, the future of cov-lite loans, the role of institutional investor and the juiciest emerging markets.

6th Annual Queensland Energy

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Marriott Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

The 6th Annual Queensland Energy conference is your means of keeping abreast of the latest developments, trends and industry opinion to ensure that you remain at your competitive best.

Queensland Energy will focus on delivering you a highly relevant set of sessions specific to your requirements, with presentations and case studies delivered by leading experts from the Australian power sector.

8th International Automobile Recycling Congress

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Westin Grand Munich, Arabellapark, Munich, Bayern Germany

Congress topics: Where are the new booming car markets? What are the consequences for recycling industry? Worldwide country reports on recycling activities. How do car manufacturers and the industry close the recycling loop? New plants and recycling technologies Raising scrap prices – What is the impact for the industry?

22nd Annual Legal Marketing Association Conference

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California United States

LMA’s annual conference is the preeminent conference on legal marketing and business development. The conference is a leading source of cutting-edge information and networking opportunities in the legal marketing and professional services industries.

Toronto Sportsmen's Show

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008,
Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Zone . From camping to kayaking, canoeing to rock climbing, rafting to mountain biking, the Outdoor Adventure Zone delivers the products and adrenalin rush today's active outdoors thrill seekers are looking for. Challenge the Adventure Mountain Climbing Wall to see if you've got what it takes to summit the top! Get pointers on conquering the gnarliest white water. Let the kids experience a raft ride at the Big Water Adventure Watersport Pool with its amazing kayak launch and informative seminar stage! The Outdoor Adventure Zone highlights the fastest-growing new outdoor sports for people living a youthful and energetic lifestyle and offers the opportunity to preview and purchase an extensive assortment of new gear and accessories from Ontario's premiere specialty retailers. It's full of everything you'll need to tame the great outdoors. Check out Toronto's largest selection of camping gear, tents, canoes, kayaks, backpacks, hiking, biking gear, equipment and accessories you'll ever find under one roof. Experience a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for all the gear you'll need to enjoy an exciting summer, outdoors style!

15 Well Kept Secrets To Shared Services Success

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge London United Kingdom

Months have been spent recruiting hard hitting, authoritative speakers who are truly qualified to talk about the one area that has taken them from 'Likely to Achieve' to 'Guaranteed Success'. If you want take-way data and information which you can apply to your own shared services organisation, and you seek tips based on experience (not ideas) which will make you more efficient, then join us by registering today. To find out what the well kept secrets are down load the programme.

If you are looking at, designing, setting up, stabilising shared services or looking to continuously improve your SSO, then this event is geared to serve you excellently.

Prolight + Sound Frankfurt

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre , Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

The international Prolight + Sound trade fair presents products from the fields of event and communication technology, audio-visual production and entertainment from 12.03. - 15. 03.2008 . Over these four days, the world's leading trade fair for the sector, brings together exhibitors, trade visitors, dealers and professional users at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre

Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008,
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

Musikmesse – the world's leading trade fair for musical instruments and live music!
The Musikmesse in Frankfurt am Main is the leading international trade fair for musical instruments, music software & computer hardware, sheet music and accessories and has been the foremost meeting place for the musical-instrument industry for over 25 years. On the four days of the fair, manufacturers, dealers, professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians gather in Frankfurt am Main every spring to discover and discuss the latest products.

With 1,603 exhibitors from 48 countries, Musikmesse 2007 set a new record. Totalling 78,527, the number of visitors also broke all previous records with an increase of 6.8 percent over the previous year!

Live for the music!
The Musikmesse is the world's biggest fair for the musical-instrument sector. Under the motto, 'Live for the music', it is held parallel to Prolight + Sound, the trade fair for professional event technology. Last year, the two fairs once again attracted a total of over 100,000 visitors. The comprehensive impression of the sector offered by the Musikmesse is supplemented and extended by the event-technology products to be seen at Prolight + Sound. Holding the two fairs at the same time and place generates a multitude of synergetic effects for exhibitors and trade visitors.

12th Annual Victoria Power & Gas 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Launching at a time when the entire nation is focused on the innovative strategies and solutions driving Australia’s most dynamic energy market Victoria Power & Gas 2008 is back to provide you with the most profitable business models, top industry trends and opportunities to maximise revenue potential in the Victorian energy market.

Delivered to you by over 15 industry leading CEO’s and 40+ senior executives this critical event for your state will cover all the important topics, such as: fuel supply, infrastructure investment, transmission and distribution, regulation, oil and gas outlook, the impact of the drought, emissions trading, FRC and much more...

RCN Discharge Planning and Continuing Health Care Forum annual conference and exhibition

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Royal College of Nursing, London, England, United Kingdom

This conference aims to provide professionals across the UK with up to date information from key speakers involved in Discharge Planning and Continuing Care. It is also an opportunity for networking with colleagues from across the health and social care spectrum.

Appraisal and Revalidation in Primary Care for GPs and PCT Managers

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

BAMM & Healthcare Events Joint Conference

The conference provides an important update on the latest progress with implementing the recommendations from Trust Assurance and Safety, including keynote updates from the General Medical Council, Royal Collegeof General Practioners, NHS Clinical Governance Support Team and National Clinical Assessment Service.

National workstreams have been set-up by the Department of Health to establish the best steps forward in implementing the White Paper and we are pleased to include Professor Jenny Simpson OBE the chair of the Tackling Concerns Locally stream, who will provide an update on recent developments and invite your feedback.

Nurse Led Pre-Assessment

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

SIXTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Chaired by Jane Jackson Chair Pre-operative Association and Consultant Nurse Pre-operative Assessment West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, the sixth national nurse led pre-assessment conference provides an important opportunity to hear about developments and future plans for improving nurse led pre-assessment and offers a practical guide to setting up and running effective nurse led pre-assessment in practice.

The conference focuses on developing and improving nurse led pre-assessment to ensure quality of patient care and to support the delivery of the 18 week patient pathway, developing your leadership skills and demonstrating competence in advanced pre-assessment practice.

Falls Prevention in Older People

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 12, 2008,
76 Portland Place, London, England, United Kingdom

FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The fourth national falls conference provides an important update on raising awareness of falls and helping older people to lead active healthy lifestyles, with a focus on developing and improving falls prevention, services and practices locally and identifying those at risk of falling and understanding the contributory factors in practice.

The conference closes with a joint session focusing on moving forward and the proactive steps taken to prevent falls in older people. You will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive panel session which will enable you to promote ideas and experiences towards future falls prevention, and share ideas with the panel of speakers from the day.

Training Course - Achieving Accuracy in Forecasts and Budgets

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

By attending this 2-day training course, you will be able to:

* Understand the critical role of forecasts and budgets in improving organisational performance
* Differentiate and evaluate the links between strategic forecasting and budgeting
* Use experiential learning exercises and case studies to frame accurate and dependable forecast models
* Implement strategies to bridge the gap between forecasting and actual budget allocation

Shared Services and Outsourcing Network's AGM

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 13, 2008,
Caledonian Club London. United Kingdom

Not long ago, an SSON member called to tell me that our events were always good, but that something was missing from our offering. The gauntlet was down.

Rising to the challenge, we began consulting SSON members Worldwide to find out what more we can do for you. Very quickly it became clear, and the 1st Annual General Meeting for SSON members was born.

Port & Ship Security Africa 2008

Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 14, 2008,
Cape Town International Convention Centre Cape Town, South Africa

IQPC’s Port and Ship Security Conference will deliver practical case studies of successful ship and port security operations in Africa.

The aim of the conference will be to provide a platform for all relevant contracting governments, law enforcement agencies, port terminals, shipping companies and NGOs to come together and discuss the problems faced by ship and port security. The conference will provide an opportunity for all the major role players, to discuss and debate their responsibilities and involvement in order to find possible solutions for the future.

Because the above mentioned are true factual information, surely you can see that there is value in attending IQPC’s Ship And Port Security Conference

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