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Conventions: Apr 08, 2008

15th Stonetech

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

STONETECH 2007 again showcased its marvels among 52,396 visitors. 816 companies from 30 countries and regions took up the area of 55,000 square meters, rising by 12.2% comparing with its last edition. No exhibition in Asian area could have so deep influence in stone circles like Stonetech thanks to 14-year noticeable growing.

Airport Expo 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Airport Expo 2008 is a chance for airlines and FBO personnel to gather as a family: Those individuals and businesses who are responsible for designing, building, operating and maintaining the equipment that makes it possible for airplanes, airlines and air forces to get safely off the ground and into the air.

Not only is it great to mix and network as a community, but it’s also a great opportunity to get your hands on the latest GSE and airport equipment and technology that's available. The show also provides a an ideal place for the 'extended family' to gather and view the products and services used at U.S. airports. It features a dedicated outdoor exhibit area for GSE or ramp equipment and vehicles right next door to a top class indoor exhibit hall and convention center.

5th International Lausanne Researchers Conference

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Geelong Conference Centre, Geelong, New South Wales Australia

This conference is about the impact of research on mission and ministry, with a focus on youth and family. Researchers from mission agencies, research organisations, Christians involved in social or academic research, and young researchers wanting to learn are invited to attend. The conference will include the launch of the Lausanne Researchers Network, which aims to promote the sharing of skills, resources, material and ideas amongst those engaged in church or mission-related research across the world.

2008 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition in partnership with Southern District AAHPERD and Texas AHPERD

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Fort Worth, Texas United States

Genomes 2008 Functional Genomics of Microorganisms

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Institut Pasteur, 28 rue du Docteur Roux, Paris, Ile de France France

The emphasis of the meeting will be comparative genomic analyses of pathogenic and environmental microbes, functional genomics, computational genomics, metagenomics and systems biology in the light of the new technological developments. How genomics has dramatically changed studies concerning the interaction of microorganisms with their environment or with the host like for pathogens, symbionts or commensals will be addressed from multiple points of view. The newest results in this field will be discussed.

World Innovation Forum 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
AXA Equitable Center, New York City, New York United States

Renowned perspectives from innovation heavyweights. Creative ideas to jumpstart your innovation efforts. Join us at the World Innovation Forum with this exclusive registration opportunity.

Exploring the Solar System and the Universe

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Bucharest, Bucuresti Romania

The Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy will celebrate the centenary of its Bucharest Observatory in 2008. A meeting with large international participation will be organized on this occasion.

They cover the main areas of the Romanian astronomical research along these hundred years. The conference will constitute an opportunity for surveying the most significant results of the Romanian astronomy, for exchanging ideas, for putting the bases of new cooperations.

Writing for Impact

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

Do you want to spend less time writing and editing documents? Would you like your readers to understand what you want first time? What sort of process do you use to produce a document quickly and easily? Transform your writing skills so that your documents can be read, understood and acted upon, and meet the requirements of your readers and your business.

The course is designed for people working in scientific organisations. Since the key concepts of effective writing are the same whether you are writing scientific and technical or business documents, the programme will suit staff in numerous roles. This programme will encourage you to build on your existing writing skills and learn techniques to make writing easier, more enjoyable and more readable.

Developing your writing skills takes time and practice, so we suggest that each learner enlists the support of a work place coach before starting the course. We will provide guidance for the coaches on their role.

4th Engineering Excellence Forum

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Abu Dhabi Men's College, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

The Engineering Excellence Forum provides a platform for engineers to meet with international and local specialists to discuss ways of addressing current technological challenges by improving engineering technologies used in the region. HCT intends, through consultation with all stakeholders, to identify current areas of concern facing the engineering industry and to act as a catalyst in bringing together specialists, academics and practitioners that could through the exchange of ideas provide solutions to ways of addressing and resolving such concerns.

Global Agro-Industries Forum

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi India

The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities and for enhancing the demand for farm products.

Agro-industry development has the potential to provide employment for the rural poor in off-farm activities such as handling, packaging, processing, transporting, and marketing of food and agricultural produce.

There are also risks and trade-offs in agro-industrial development often affecting the most vulnerable countries and people.

It is thus important to build on experiences and understandings of trends,in order to formulate sound policies and strategies for fostering agro-industries.

International Forum on Islamic Architecture and Design

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
University of Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates

The Islamic world, with its vast geographical expanse and rich cultural history, has shaped a unique tangible and intangible heritage. This heritage has enriched human history with its scientific and artistic achievements, and contributed both within and outside of Islamic borders to the advent of the modern era. The field of Islamic architecture is a key example of this rich legacy. As a manifestation of Islamic civilization, architecture is a physical expression of the unity of Islamic ideals that transcends both societal and regional boundaries.

CT-RSA 2008 RSA Conference 2008, Cryptographers' Track

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Moscone Center San Francisco, California United States

The RSA Conference is the largest, regularly-staged computer security event, with over 350 vendors, and thousands of attendees. The Cryptographers' Track (CT-RSA) is a research conference within the RSA Conference. CT-RSA has begun in 2002, and has become an established venue for presenting cryptographic research papers. The conference proceedings will be published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series and should be available at the conference. Special academic discount for registration will be available, as well as a waiver for speakers presenting papers accepted to CT-RSA 08.

Topics of Interest

Original research papers pertaining to all aspects of cryptography are solicited. Submissions may present applications, techniques, theory, and practical experience on topics including, but not limited to: public-key encryption, symmetric-key encryption, digital signatures, hash functions, cryptographic protocols, tamper-resistance, fast implementations, elliptic-curve cryptography, quantum cryptography, formal security models, network security, e-commerce.

Global Executive Mining Maintenance Summit 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore

* Focusing on real life case studies from leading mining companies from across the world
* Exploring the latest maintenance optimisation strategies and technology that impact your everyday mining
* Benchmarking your existing maintenance programs against those of international standards and walking away with applicable courses of actions
* Equipping mining companies with the latest skill sets and knowledge in the maintenance of mines and assets.

Map Middle East - 4th Annual Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology and Applications

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai United Arab Emirates

The Middle East region is increasingly navigating a path for development and economic growth. The region being quite receptive to developmental setup provides adequate infrastructure and investments that holds a promising future for geospatial technologies and their applications.

To meet the requirements of the geospatial community in the region, every year Map Middle East provides a platform to realize, recognize, and share the stages of dissemination of Geospatial Information.

Map Middle East 2008 is the 4th Annual Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology and Applications. The conference is scheduled to be held from April 8th to 10th, 2008 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE.

Unified Communications Conference (INTERACT 2008)

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina San Diego, California United States

Join us at INTERACT2008 - an exclusive event for leaders in unified communications held April 8-10 in San Diego, California. This inaugural technology event provides a special opportunity for you to develop deep technical knowledge about Microsoft’s unified communications products, build powerful new connections with leading professionals in the industry, and gain insights into the future of converging technologies.

This exclusive, invitation-only event is aimed at IT professionals who are evaluating and deploying unified communications in enterprise organizations. INTERACT2008 will provide one-on-one interaction with the product teams and leaders for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communicator, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Microsoft Round Table, Microsoft Office Live Meeting and Exchange Hosted Services.

The State of Forest Birds in Ontario

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Sault St. Marie, Ontario Canada

The workshop objective is to summarise the considerable research that has occurred in Ontario during the past 8-10 years to provide direction for future forest bird research and to provide management recommendations to managers. The target audience includes forest practitioners in Ontario and Quebec at the regional and head office levels, from both government and forest industry.

The workshop is being jointly organized by the Sustainable Forest Management Network and the Forest Ecosystem Science Cooperative and its partners. A limited number of workshop spaces will be reserved for SFM Network partners. Details on the workshop content as well as logistical arrangements and registration information will be posted here shortly.

ESA Insurance Workshop-Technical Issues Relating to Space Insurance and Finance

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
European Space & Technology Centre, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland Netherlands

One of the primary objectives of ESA is the development of space technology and its applications. Over the years, there have been considerable successes in this respect and the Agency has made a major contribution to the progress made by the European Space sector in becoming firmly established in commercial markets, notably in the fields of launchers, telecommunications and navigation.

Apart from the technological, manufacturing and operational capabilities necessary to operate in these markets, financing and insurance also make important contributions to the success of space-based commercial applications.

There is therefore a mutual interest for space agencies, the industrial space sector, commercial operators, downstream analysts and financiers and insurers, to jointly consider common potential problems. The purpose of the proposed workshop is to consider problems that increase costs and risks and to look at potential opportunities to resolve such problems in an effective and systematic manner.

Alternative Investments IQ Vietnam 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
New World Hotel Saigon Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnam is now a major player in seeking foreign investment. With its economy accelerating at a rate of over 8% annually, Asia’s economic tiger currently has over US$10 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI).

The Alternative Investments IQ Vietnam 2008 conference will provide an in depth view on the current and future movements of investing in Vietnam by focusing on the key asset classes: Private equity, real estate, and infrastructure.

RFID World Asia 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International and Exhbition Centre, Singapore

Cover the world in under 1 week!

The 5th Annual RFID Asia Summit 2008 is the region's largest and most pretigious event dedicated to the business of RFID targeted at senior-level executives looking to understand and reap the benefits of this new business tool.

RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is the annual showcase conference of the RCN Research Society. In 2008 the event is organised in association with Liverpool John Moores University, the University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University in collaboration with the local health economy.
This conference aims to:
• Bring together nurses and colleagues from diverse clinical and academic settings from around the world to participate in critical debate
• Promote and develop nursing knowledge
• Facilitate sharing and collaboration between health care researchers
• Understand better and contribute to evidence-informed policy and practice
The conference will also include a variety of symposia, workshops, concurrent sessions, poster presentations and fringe meetings which, together with a lively social programme, will stimulate networking and debate.

Nursing in Practice - Cardiff

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom

Designed specifically to meet the educational needs of practice nurses and other primary care specialists, the programme features an impressive collection of speakers delivering highly topical and relevant presentations.

Our educational conferences are complemented by an exhibition featuring:

* Key charities
* Product suppliers
* Educational institutes
* Primary care services providers
* Recruitment specialists

Industrial Relations Landscape Summit 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Rydges World Square Sydney, New South Wales Australia

7 key benefits of attending this business briefing:

1. Leverage expert knowledge on how the IR changes will impact upon your business
2. Hear about the future of union participation
3. Gain insights into the transitional arrangements
4. Understand proposed changes to unfair dismissal laws and how they will affect your organisation
5. Analyse the effect of compulsory collective bargaining on your company’s employment policies
6. Get informed on the future aim of a national workplace relations system
7. Participate in discussions with key stakeholders

2nd Annual Border Security

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The marcus evans 2nd Annual Border Security conference will seek to provide critical updates on some of the key programs within border security while giving due consideration to the affect of the policy changes to border communities, the commercial sector and shipping agents. There will also be two pre-conference workshops. The morning workshop is entitled “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement”. This will discuss difficulties and challenges posed by the increasing number of undocumented aliens currently residing in the US. The afternoon workshop is entitled “ Capability Gaps and Technology Policy”. This will review the most up to date technological applications to detect improper crossings and facilitate proper movement.

6th Annual Smart Manufacturing for Electronics Forum

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
San Francisco, California United States

In the Electronics industry, companies are challenged to deliver profitable products and services in an environment of highly unpredictable demand and short life cycles. To address those challenges, innovative companies are implementing supply chain strategies that minimize future uncertainty. Successful companies must be agile and flexible in anticipating rapid changes in demand and rapidly responding to sudden changes in market conditions. They have to understand the dynamic relationships between cost, lead-time, demand variability, supply uncertainty and their integrated impact on product margins. Also, a focus on forecasting, collaboration, inventory management, replenishment, synchronization and simplification of supply chain processes is necessary to succeed in the industry.

Masterclass - Coaching Senior Leaders

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

This fast paced, interactive and highly experiential masterclass provides senior leaders with the skills to apply to the world’s leading coaching methodology. Based on significant breakthroughs in understanding the nature of how people function, learn and change, the coaching framework enables senior leaders to enhance the effectiveness of their communication to produce better business outcomes. More specifically application of the coaching methodology will:

* Build trust;
* Improve the quality of workplace conversations;
* Turn problematic work relationships into productive ones;
* Enhance individual productivity and performance;
* Increase team productivity and performance.

Gartner Government Summit

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland Australia

Behind many of today's biggest headlines are government IT organizations which play a crucial role in the success or failure of public policy programs and initiatives. Facing demands often vastly different from those found in the private industry, they are in need of management and technology solutions addressing the unique requirements of their business.

In addition, IT is transforming itself and the way governments operate. Today's high-tech society has brought around increased demands for an agile IT organization, new technologies and improved service delivery. APAC's inaugural Gartner Government Summit on 8/9 April 2008, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Australia, will provide timely and relevant research, workshops and discussion forums on the specific issues faced by Federal, State and regional governments to align their IT strategies to the requirements of the organization.

Robust Buildings 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
ImechE London, United Kingdom

This one day seminar will give an overview of the corporate risks arising from building services and raise awareness of both operational and legislative requirements for both a Landlord and Tenant in relation to their business practices and duty of care.

Split into a number of key areas the seminar will identify the issues and potential problems with suggested ways to mitigate and manage the risks. The areas addressed will include: Water Management, Critical Services (power supplies), fire risks, IT suites, planned preventative maintenance, lift maintenance and compliancy, overheating, ductwork cleaning, sick building syndrome and business continuity.

Those attending the seminar will have a clearer understanding of their responsibilities and duties helping them remedy some of the issues raised thus reducing overall level of exposure to risk.

Management Challenge Lecture 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
ImechE London, United Kingdom

How often is it said……"It’s a brilliant invention with a working prototype ready to be commercialised! All we need is some money to scale it up and manufacture in volume for the market." It sounds simple but as Dr Graham Cooley outlines in this talk, the process of getting a technology out of the lab and selling it as a product in the market, is a minefield. He specialises in setting up companies, managing intellectual property and developing the technology for the marketplace, a process he refers to as ‘productisation’.

Doing Business in India

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
The Center for American and International Law 5201 Democracy Drive Plano, Texas United States 75024

Doing Business in India - A Practical Guide for Lawyers and Business Leaders: April 8-9, 2008 at The Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas USA.

Plano, Tex-- In the world of international business, India is a booming giant. This two day nuts and bolts program features prominent Indian speakers including the National President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, and outsourcing guru Raman Roy, the Founder of Quatrro BPO Solutions, New Delhi.
Program highlights include: Outsourcing Issues; the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, Private Equity Transactions, Employment Issues and the Employment of Expads, Networking Opportunities, “How To” Advice from Indian Lawyers and Business Leaders; and a discussion about Opportunities and Pitfalls for U.S. Business Interests.
Every international lawyer and business leader should have a working knowledge of opportunities and problems posed by India’s enormous and growing economy. This is a program not to be missed.

In 15 years, 25 per cent of the world’s working class will live in India. India will soon become the world’s third largest economy. Of the Fortune 500 companies, 300 design or manufacture products in India.

The conference will also focus on the following areas:
• Establishing a Business in India
• Acquisition of Shares in an Indian Listed Company
• Private Equity Transactions in India
• Contracting in India—How to Structure, Draft and Execute Contracts
• Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Managing Micro Enterprise Development Interventions and Programmes

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
TARAgram, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh India

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale
sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2007- 08)

Managing Micro Enterprise Development Interventions and
Economic empowerment of the poor and un-employed by enabling them to undertake self-employment and entrepreneurial career has been recognized as one of the key tools for addressing the issues of poverty and un-employment. Based on regional and local contexts development organizations and stakeholders have worked upon a variety of approaches ranging from facilitating individuals to facilitating aggregations of entrepreneurs and producers.

Over past two decades the economic empowerment and development approaches have changed from welfare and vocation based training to self-sustainable market led and driven programmes. There are a host of approaches ranging from individual enterprise development programmes to cluster development programmes & service strengthening programmes to establishing facilities. All the programmes and approaches have shown considerable impact on creating new opportunities for the poor and the marginalized to increase their income levels and improve their overall quality of life.

The proposed training is targeted at developing a conceptual
understanding of the various approaches for economic strengthening of the communities and delineating the roles of various stakeholders in the process. Targeted at middle level managers the training will equip the participants in understanding the diverse facets of entrepreneurship and livelihoods develop concepts and approaches. In furtherance it will also help them understand the tools for identifying & selecting the most appropriate approach to be undertaken in context of their clients and operational area. Besides
this the training will also equip the participants with key skills and tools for undertaking enterprise development initiatives.

JAX India 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore Bangalore, Karnataka India 560 012

Keeping up its word to the IT world and following the success of the previous year, JAX India 2008 is all set to roll in Bangalore, from 8-11th of April.

Jax India 2008 offers its participants a three-fold conference experience: JAX India 2008, Enterprise Architecture India 2008 and Eclipse Forum India 2008. It is an extensive collection of information, learning and networking event for IT professionals.

The event attracts visionaries, industry luminaries, software developers and architects and IT consultants all under one roof to impart the latest information on most strategic and technical developments. Mike Keith from Oracle Corp, Chris Aniszczykan, Eclipse committer based out of IBM Austin Labs (IBM Lotus), David Intersimone, Vice President of Developer Relations and CodeGear's Chief Evangelist and Ken Sipe, Technology Director with Perficient are some of the big names associated with the brand JAX India.

Delegates and sponsors come from far and wide to network, acquire and be at the receiving end of this priceless knowledge platform.

Things to look out for in JAX India 2008 are:
• Selection of industry experts from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• Over 60 sessions, including focused full-day/half-day power workshops
• Real-world business advice from Enterprise IT decision makers
• An opportunity to attend three conferences for the price of one
• Gather first-hand information about new vendor products and services at the joint expo

Advances in Synthetic Chemistry

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Hilton Frankfurt Hotel, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

Welcome to Advances in Synthetic Chemistry, our first conference devoted to advances in synthesis techniques and technologies.
Set in the historic and easily accessible city of Frankfurt, the meeting will focus primarily on Flow Chemistry and Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis.

Make the most of your trip by attending one of the co-located training courses.

Sustainable Manufacturing Summit

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, Illinois United States

The summit will bring together over 250 sustainability professionals to share their strategies on carbon management. This unique forum provides the opportunity to find out how top manufacturers and their customers are lowering their carbon emissions and developing new strategies for a carbon-constrained world.

Cards Asia 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre Suntec Singapore

Cards and Payments Asia Summit 2008 is a high level end user conference that addresses all the strategic issues of card and payment’s applications and technology.

The conference attracts pre-qualified potential customers from the banking and finance sector, national ID, health care and transportation, retails and telecommunications – all of whom are prospects seeking knowledge from our speakers who are users, not vendors of technology.

Agribusiness Middle East Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Middle East is regarded as a significant regional market for many food products. Approximately 90% of the requirements are met through imports due to the unsuitable climate, limited water resources and uncultivable soil conditions. The collective annual food bill for the GCC region alone hovered in the $8-9 billion range during 2003-04, of which the U.A.E. share is about 60 percent due to the presence of a large expatriate community, having a noticeable impact on the demand, supply and quality of food and related products.

The region is now building indigenous production capabilities to address the rising demands by acquiring modern technologies, equipment and expertise and thereby shifting the investment trends towards the development of the agricultural sector.

Poultry & Livestock Middle East Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Middle East is a significant consumer markets for poultry, dairy & livestock products and continues to grow as tourism and business sectors flourish in the region. In addition, a number of animal species such as camels, goats and horses play an important part in the regional livestock markets based upon cultural and recreational pursuits.

Currently, the region largely relies on imports to satisfy an aggregate demand estimated at more than 1.5 million MT of poultry alone. The rich diversity in cultural influences has augmented the demand from the hotel and restaurant industry, substantially due to the presence of tourists all year around, in addition to a large expatriate community.

Fishing & Aquaculture Middle East Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Middle East is enjoying a growing population base, driving increased food consumption trends. Traditionally, per capita consumption of seafood has been high and with recent financial prosperity, increased tourism and education regarding the health benefits of consuming fish, total seafood consumption is increasing annually.

Modern transport and logistics practices have grown these markets from coastal areas to encompass substantial inland and remotely located populations. As a consequence, fresh and processed seafood products are now widely available throughout all Middle East countries.

The abundant fishing resources of the Arabian Gulf provide for a substantial fishing industry, however, reflecting the current global environment, the responsible management of this industry and its finite resource is paramount. Availability of capital and recent commitment in the region to sustainable management of natural fishing resources has encouraged investments in major aquaculture projects.

Flower & Garden Middle East Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

As the region has developed, consumers in the Middle East have grown to expect international standards in their available food produce, fresh flowers and the outdoor environs that the climatic conditions encourage. As a result, the horticulture and floriculture industries now ensure supermarket shelves display a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, cut flowers are available in great variety and the landscaping of gardens and public spaces is integral to every major property development.

As a region with limited water resource, the technology and infrastructure required to service the growing floriculture and horticulture needs of the community is vital. The knowledge, products and services sought are ideally presented in an exhibition environment.

The Flower & Garden Exhibition has established a platform for knowledge transfer and a forum for industry professionals, growers, importers, exporters, retailers, government and other industry stakeholders to facilitate business in the Middle East region.

Arbitration Day: Hearing and Deliberation

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
International Chamber of Commerce Paris France

This unique one day training will allow participants to be involved in a "real" mock arbitral hearing and to participate in “real” deliberation.The objective of this Arbitration Day is to show with a maximum of realism how an arbitral tribunal deliberates on a certain number of procedural and substantive issues.

The mock arbitral hearing and deliberation will provide the participants with strategies and tactics in conducting an arbitration. It will also provide participants with a rare opportunity of interactive discussions with renowned arbitrators, barristers and practitioners of ICC arbitration.

Working methods

* Use of a mock case as support for the mock hearing and deliberation
* Interactive participation in the deliberations
* Limited number of participants to ensure maximum participation

GIBTM. The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meeting

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

The international exhibition at GIBTM, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, will showcase over 200 organisations from the region and around the world.

The aim of the Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) is simple; to provide a business platform in the Gulf and Middle East region for international and regional venues, hotels, destinations and suppliers to meet with meeting planners, incentive travel buyers and those involved in the meetings and incentives industry.

Expolux: 11^th International Lighting Industry Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Pavilhao de Exposicoes do Anhembi, Sao Paulo Brazil

Exclusively for manufacturers, merchants, buyers and trade professionals connected with the event´s sectors. Minors under 16, even if accompanied by an adult, will not be admitted. The presentation of your business card is obligatory.
Photos and/or filming of booths and/or products can only be made with the express authorisation from the Exhibitor.

SIMA 08. Madrid International Real Estate Exhibition

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Ifema Fairgrounds, Madrid, Madrid Spain

Everything you are looking for is at SIMA: housing, offices, retail locations, mortgages and services of all types. In Madrid, along the coast and in the inland zones. Also, at SIMAFUTURA you will discover the most advanced technologies and housing materials.

Visit SIMA if you are...

* looking for regular housing property in Madrid or other provinces

* interested in property offers in tourist areas

* seek financing

NEPCON China / Electronics Manufacturing Technology China (EMT China)

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

NEPCON China is the largest SMT trade event in Asia that features the most comprehensive range of innovative SMT products and technology. It brings the entire world of SMT to your door step that provides a platform to source for new suppliers, gather new market information and learn about the latest technologies.

EMT China is the most comprehensive electronics manufacturing trade event in China that features the wide range of innovative electronics manufacturing products and technology covering components and test equipment. It provides platform to source for new suppliers, gather new market information and learn about the latest technologies.

Products and Services

Surface Mount Technology & Equipment; Soldering Zone; Component Manufacturing；Electronics Manufacturing Service; Test & Measurement; Et

Feicon Batimat - Redbrick Ceramic International Redbrick Ceramic Trade Fair

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi, Sao Paulo Brazil

The 3rd edition of Feicon Batimat Redbrick Ceramic, which takes place together with Feicon Batimat and Feicon Batimat Kitchens and Bathrooms, brings to Anhembi Exhibition Hall the principal launches in products and services for the entire production chain of the redbrick ceramic industry. Running simultaneously will be Expolux 2008, events that, together, form an integral part of the Construction Week in São Paulo.

Products and Services:

Tiles, Bricks, Ceramic Blocks, Flagstone, Tubes, Pavings, Linings

Feicon Batimat - Kitchens & Bathrooms

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi, Sao Paulo Brazil

FEICON BATIMAT Kitchens and Bathrooms is the way to disseminate new products, services, components, innovations and trends, covering all of the aspects and segments relating to kitchens and bathrooms. This is based on the concept that the new generation of products will follow in a market that has proven to be highly promising and cohesive.

Products and Services

Toilet Seats – Boxes – Showers and Heaters – Coif and Exhausts – Planned kitchens – Hydromassage Tub (SPA) – Water Filters – Fittings for Service Areas, Residential and Public Bathrooms – Metal Fittings and Accessories – Furniture, Cupboards, Benches and Cabinets – Stone Slabs with or without Basins – Dressing Tables with or without Lids – Services – Trade Publications.

Feicon Batimat - International Construction Industry Trade Fair

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi, Sao Paulo Brazil

FEICON BATIMAT is the greatest center to generate business for the construction segment. Its success is based on the quality of its visitors, on the strategy of its dissemination and on the prestige of its exhibitors. It is the only consolidated exhibition in the construction industry, with twenty years of existence nationally and forty years internationally. The International Construction Week in São Paulo brings together the greatest events in Latin America’s Construction Sector. This is the opportunity to check out the innovations and launches of the most important and renowned brands of the world.

Air-conditioning, Leisure areas (furniture for gardens, awnings, play-grounds, products and accessories), Padlocks, locks and accessories, Metallic roofs and walls, Casings, Gypsum, Hydrometers, pumps and water tanks, Waterproofing, Thermal acoustic insulation, Venetian blinds and sunshades, Pools, Industrial floor coverings,Technical publications, PVC, Ceramic tiling, Wood and rubber coverings and carpets, Services, Security systems and products, Floor boards, boards, laminated parquets, panels and wainscots, Paints, varnishes and paint accessories,Glass

Euro Maintenance 2008 - Conference on Asset Management & Production Reliability

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium

CEOs worldwide recognise operational efficiency as the most important internal driver of profitability. In the majority of production sites, maintenance still has lots of potential for improving operational efficiency.
At Euromaintenance 2008, more than 500 maintenance managers, operations managers, reliability engineers and other maintenance experts from across Europe (and beyond) will learn how to optimise maintenance and decrease total manufacturing costs. Top industry experts share their new insights and best practices in maintenance, asset management and production reliability.

Euromaintenance is an initiative of the European National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS). This ambitious 19th edition, organised by the Belgian Maintenance Association (BEMAS) and easyFairs, takes place in Brussels (Belgium) 8-10 April 2008. It features 13 half or full-day workshops and 96 presentations from 20 different countries.

Plast Imagen Mexico 2008

Apr 8, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Centro Banamex Mexico City, Distrito Federal Mexico

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