Conventions: Apr 14, 2008
- Polyolefin Additives 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Maritim Hotel Cologne, Cologne, GermanyPolyolefin Additives 2008 will provide an international forum bringing together material specifiers, compounders, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates aims to stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest materials, technology and business trends. - full details
- 1st National Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaThe conference will focus on the strengths of Indigenous families and communities. Recognising that connection to community, country and culture is central to Indigenous family well being, delegates will explore how Indigenous cultures strengthen families and communities. The conference will present stories from those working to strengthen Indigenous family and community engagement. Convened by the Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle in partnership with the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care Incorporated (SNAICC).
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- IEEE Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, South Carolina United StatesThe Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training seeks to answer the question: as educators, how do we adjust our teaching to meet the personal preferences and technical challenges of the net generation of software engineers?
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- 21st IEEE Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Charleston, South Carolina United StatesThe Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training seeks to answer the question: as educators, how do we adjust our teaching to meet the personal preferences and technical challenges of the net generation of software engineers?
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- Reconfigurable Architectures Workshop (RAW 2008)
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Miami, Florida United StatesThe workshop is one of the major meetings for researchers to present ideas, results, and on-going research on both theoretical and practical advances in Reconfigurable Computing.
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- Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Hyatt Sarasota Sarasota, Florida United StatesNEEDS STATEMENT: There is a great need to maintain and improve the clinical diagnostic skills of the Primary Care Practitioner in the field of Neurology in view of the fact that as America ages, diseases such as CVA's, Dementia, and Parkinson's, etc. will increasingly be seen by the Primary Care Practitioner. This CME activity addresses these issues and satisfies the need to improve the abilities of practitioners to diagnose neurological conditions through greater reliance on clinical skills and knowledge and less reliance on specialty referral.
Day 1 The Neurological Examination. Waking Up to Sleep Disorders. Neurologic Emergencies, Part I. Neurologic Emergencies, Part II.
Day 2 An Approach to the Dizzy Patient. Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain Management. Seizures and Epilepsy Diagnosis. Seizures and Epilepsy Management.
Day 3 Headache and Migraine. Syncope: Which Test is Best for the Fainting Patient? Drugs and the Nervous System. Multiple Sclerosis.
Day 4 Dementia. Parkinson's Disease and Its Differential Diagnosis. Cobalamin (B-12) Deficiency and Other Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function. Libby Zion's Lesson: Serotonin Syndrome and Other P450 Drug Interactions.
Day 5 Stroke, Part I - Risk Factors and Prevention. Stroke, Part II TIA and Stroke Management. Spasticity, Ataxia and Other Movement Disorders. Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders. OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented. - full details
- From Innovations to Practice: The Promise and Challenge of Achieving Recovery for All
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts United Stateshe Conference will focus on the emerging body of knowledge about implementing interventions, programs and systems designed to enable people with mental illnesses to recover. It will outline the role that psychiatric rehabilitation plays in that recovery.
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- Parental Drug Association (PDA) 2008 Annual Meeting
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado United StatesThe PDA Annual Meeting is the one meeting each year dedicated to advancing the careers of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals by focusing program content on science and technology innovation, offering extensive formal and informal networking opportunities and providing a forum to contribute to and influence the advancement of science and regulation in the industry.
The PDA 2008 Annual Meeting will feature inspirational stories of survival during keynote presentations led by Linda Armstrong Kelly, the mother of seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong, who credits her as the unsung hero who assisted him in reaching his spectacular cycling victories and in his triumph over cancer; and Shelley Morrison who plays wisecracking Rosario on the hit NBC series Will and Grace and who has survived two bouts of cancer. - full details
- Usability, Psychology, and Security 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
San Francisco, California United StatesDon't miss Usability, Psychology, and Security 2008, which will take place in San Francisco, CA, on April 14, 2008. This one-day workshop will will bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers, systems designers, and developers to discuss how the fields of human computer interaction, applied psychology, and computer security can be brought together to inform innovations in secure systems design. We seek to deepen the conversation of usable security to go beyond the user interface, toward developing useful and usable systems of humans and technology.
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- Institute of Economic Affairs' 11th Annual Conference
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, England, United KingdomWe are proud to announce that the Institute of Economic Affairs' 11th annual The Future of Life Assurance conference is to be held on 14th & 15th May 2008. After attracting over 350 delegates in 2007, this is the UK's leading strategic life and pensions conference.
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- 15th Young Scientists' Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 19, 2008,
Astronomy and Space Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, Kyiv UkraineThe aim of the annual Open Young Scientists' Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics is to provide young scientists with a possibility to communicate and present their scientific work. Young scientist is a student (PhD-student, PhD, researcher... up to 35).
Fields:
* astrometry and geophysics
* plasma physics and physics of the near space
* planetary systems
* small bodies of the solar system
* solar physics and physics of heliosphere
* stellar astrophysics
* interstellar medium
* extragalactic astrophysics
* high-energy astrophysics
* cosmology
* history of astronomy
* ... related to the mentioned above
Working language: English - full details
- 15th Young Scientists Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 19, 2008,
Faculty of Physics, Glushkova ave 2, Kyiv, Ukraine 3127The conference is intended for participation of students, PhD students and young researches with a possibility to communicate and present their scientific work in one of the following fields:
* astrometry and geophysics,
* plasma physics and physics of the near space,
* planetary systems,
* small bodies of the solar system,
* solar physics and physics of heliosphere,
* stellar astrophysics,
* interstellar medium,
* extragalactic astrophysics,
* high-energy astrophysics,
* cosmology, history of astronomy
. . .and related to the mentioned above. - full details
- Disputes and Issues in Land Laws
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
J.W. Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaOutline
· Land Acquisitions: Legal Principles and Practice
· Land Acquisitions: Valuation,Challenges – Criteria and Procedures
· Development and Construction: Legal Issues and Principles and Litigation Regarding Soil Stability and Building Stability on Neighbouring Land
· Land Access: Easements, Right-of-Way and Planning Rules and Regulations
· Encroachment on Neighbouring Plots: Legal Issues, Compensation and Tortious Liability
· Right to Retaining Walls: Why and How?
· Development Orders – Principles and Issues
· Transfer of Land Titles: Indefeasibility/Protection againstFraudulent Transfer - full details
- 29th Annual Conference of the European Association for Computer Graphicsic (Eurographics 2008)
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Creta Maris Hotel, Hersonissos, Crete, GreeceThe Eurographics Annual Conference is a leading international event devoted to computer graphics and all related visual and interactive domains.
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- SAE 2008 World Congress - Society of Automobile Engineers
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan United StatesThe Premier Automotive Technology Event
Inspiring—in so many ways—expanded perspectives influenced by outstanding technical presentations...fresh ideas gleaned from thought-provoking exchanges on the exhibit floor...game-changing strategies spurred by dynamic debates at the executive theater sessions...or beneficial relationships formed at world-class networking events.
The best minds of the automotive industry gather here—inspiration in abundance. Don't miss out!
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- International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors (OFS-19)
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 19, 2008,
The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia AustraliaThe nineteenth OFS conference will be held from Monday 14th - Friday 18th April, 2008 in Perth, Western Australia, on the western seaboard of the Australian continent, which shares the Western Standard Timezone in common with much of Asia. The conference will be held in the nearby port city of Fremantle, in the boat harbour entertainment district and close to Perth’s famous beaches.
The conference will offer invited and contributed paper presentations in oral and poster sessions, as well as a special workshop, commercial trade exhibition, and social and cultural events. - full details
- FLOPS 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Ise JapanFLOPS is a forum for research on all issues concerning declarative programming, including functional programming and logic programming, and aims to promote cross-fertilization and integration between the two paradigms. Previous FLOPS meetings were held in Fuji Susono (1995), Shonan Village (1996), Kyoto (1998), Tsukuba (1999), Tokyo (2001), Aizu (2002), Nara (2004), and Fuji Susono (2006).
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- 2008 MySQL Conference & Expo
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California United StatesThe 2008 MySQL Conference & Expo brings over 1,600 open source and database enthusiasts together to harness the power of MySQL and celebrate the huge MySQL ecosystem.
The largest gathering of MySQL developers, users, and DBAs worldwide, the event reflects MySQL's wide-ranging appeal and capabilities. The open atmosphere of the MySQL Conference & Expo helps IT professionals and community members to create the best database applications, tools, and software through expert instruction, hands-on tutorials, readily available MySQL developers, and guru business advice. Users gain the knowledge they need to rapidly build solid applications with MySQL that scale with the enterprise. - full details
- 22nd IEEE International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Miami, Florida United StatesIPDPS is an international forum for engineers and scientists from around the world to present their latest research findings in all aspects of parallel computation. In addition to technical sessions of submitted paper presentations, the meeting offers workshops, tutorials, and commercial presentations & exhibits.
IPDPS represents a unique international gathering of computer scientists from around the world. Now, more than ever, we prize this annual meeting as a testament to the strength of international cooperation in seeking to apply computer science technology to the betterment of our global village. - full details
- 4th Annual Conference on Imaging in Oncology
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Copthorne Tara Hotel London United KingdomSMi is proud to announce its 4th Annual Conference on Imaging in Oncology. Imaging in Oncology is a rapidly advancing field that can significantly impact the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of cancer. This conference will gather the top industry experts to discuss, debate and learn about the newest developments of imaging in oncology, and to address that Europe is still struggling to establish an ad hoc regulatory system.
Discover the future of imaging in oncology by hearing about the newest breakthrough techniques and technology.
Obtain comprehensive insight into the world of imaging in oncology from all stages of research and development.
Receive accounts of case studies from the field of imaging in oncology.
Learn about the role of imaging in oncology at all stages from diagnosis through to treatment
Examine regulatory challenges and how these can be overcome to take the next step in establishing a unified system for Europe. - full details
- 24th Annual BioCycle West Coast Conference 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center San Diego, California United States50 Technical Sessions
Field Trips
Exhibits
• Special Pre-Conference COOL 2012 Workshops, April 13: Practical models and tool kits to reach Zero Waste goals
• Permitting and regulatory roundtables on anaerobic digesters, food waste composting and emissions control
• Composter-to-composter info exchanges
• Food waste separation, collection, transport logistics from generators to processors
• Gas and electric utility connections to farm and municipal anaerobic digesters
• Building participation in source separated organics collection and composting
• Commercial-scale conversion technologies deliver biofuels and biopower - full details
- Wireless Pharma
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
DoubleTree Hotel Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United StatesTo help you explore solutions, ExL Pharma proudly presents the Wireless Pharma conference. This unique event provides presentations on best practices for leveraging the power of wireless technologies in the areas of drug research & development and manufacturing /supply chain. In addition, attendees can personalize their conference experience by choosing from TWO optional workshops and FOUR roundtable discussions. By maximizing the level of interactivity at the event, we aim to send you back to your company with definitive information on how wireless technologies can to help reduce error, improve efficiency and increase productivity within your organization.
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- Trilateral Safety & Mission Assurance Conference (TRISMAC 2008 )
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
European Space & Technology Centre, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland NetherlandsThe scope of the conference covers Safety & Mission Assurance of:
• Past, ongoing and future missions
• Manned and unmanned missions, and
• Development & operation of space systems - full details
- 10th World Filtration Congress
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Leipzig Exhibition Centre, Leipzig, Sachsen Germanyhe WFC10 will embrace five days from Monday to Friday. The first day is foreseen for technical SHORT COURSES presented by leading experts. Three and a half days are planned for the technical CONGRESS and major EXHIBITION. More than 350 technical presentations with 7 concurrent sessions will be presented and a major international exhibition featuring all relevant aspects of filtration and separation. Over 150 EXHIBITORS from the filtration and separation industry and manufacturers of particle measurement instruments will feature the latest innovations and the most modern technology available. The afternoon of the last day is reserved for post-congress PLANT TOURS.
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- ESA Investment Forum
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
European Space & Technology Centre, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland NetherlandsThe space programmes have invested the past 40 years in raising technologies to new levels of performance and capability, and transferring these technologies back to applications on Earth generates countless business opportunities. An example is satellite based services being one of the most promising sectors of future business profit, guaranteed by the introduction of the next generation satellite positioning and navigation systems.
ESA Investment Forum supports the funding and growth of such opportunities by bringing start-up companies using space technology, applications or services in a non-space environment together with finance and investment communities, and highlights the commercial benefits of satellite and space technology in applications on Earth. - full details
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China* Audio & Visual
* Digital Imaging
* Electronic Accessories
* Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)
* Electronic Parts, Components and Production Technology
* Healthcare Electronics
* Home Appliances - full details
- International ICT Expo
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China* Network & Mobility
* Enterprise Solutions
* E-Logistics & Retail Technologies
* Home-grown Innovations
* Digital Living & Multimedia
* IT Outsourcing
* Trade Related Services - full details
- Billing & Metering World Africa 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South AfricaGlobally, utilities require new solutions for metering, data management, revenue protection and demand impact solutions. Smart metering presents itself as the answer for these next
generation technology requirements, but can it deliver the benefits while achieving ROI imperatives? We have asked that question for you. - full details
- African Power & Electricity Congress and Exhibition
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South AfricaThe time has never been better for the African power sector to come together to network, learn, do business, debate and drive growth. The 10th annual Africa Power & Electricity Congress 2008 provides the perfect platform to drive the industry forward and achieve strategies for sustainable capacity.
Sub-Saharan power brought the role players of the region together 9 years ago. For 2008 the Africa Power & Electricity Congress will continue to bring the role players together from north, east, south, west and central Africa. - full details
- TelecomWorld Congress
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Hotel Russell, London, England, United KingdomTWC08 is regarded as the telecom event that discusses the big issues with tier one players and leading executives in their field of expertise. As consumers demand greater interaction with one another, it provides the roadmap to help you through the maze of options that you now face in wireless, wireline and broadband markets.
TWC08 is the world's only global forum that is industry neutral, where executives talk on their investment plans, growth potential and market strategy - full details
- Trading Technology World Australia
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales AustraliaTrading Technology World Australia 2008
presents a unique opportunity for the region’s
buy-side traders to discuss and debate the
latest strategies impacting the profitability and
efficiency of their trading desks.
Take advantage of key networking opportunities and capitalise on the latest innovations to make this the most profitable three days you will spend away from your trading desk. - full details
- MySQL Conference and Expo
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Santa Clara United StatesThe largest gathering of MySQL developers, users, and DBAs worldwide, the event reflects MySQL's wide-ranging appeal and capabilities. The open atmosphere of the MySQL Conference & Expo helps IT professionals and community members to create the best database applications, tools, and software through expert instruction, hands-on tutorials, readily available MySQL developers, and guru business advice. Users gain the knowledge they need to rapidly build solid applications with MySQL that scale with the enterprise.
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- Private Banking Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore4 day highlights including:
* 2 day Private Banking conference
* 1 day Asian Family Office Forum
* 1 Gala dinner
* 1 Pre-conference masterclass
* 1 Post conference masterclass
* 400 senior industry executives
* More than 10 hours of networking opportunities - full details
- Hedge Funds World Australia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales AustraliaAustralia’s AUD$62.7 billion hedge fund industry, underpinned by Australia’s globally significant investment management industry, has grown rapidly in recent years to become the largest in Asia. Hedge fund managers in Australia control more assets than Hong Kong and Singapore put together.
Hedge Funds World Australia 2008 is the region’s leading educational and networking forum for hedge funds, fund of funds and their investors. Be a part of this leading event as world-class thought leaders and investors take strategic investment to the new frontier - full details
- BioInformatics Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International and Exhbition Centre, SingaporeBioInformatics Asia 2008, held as part of BioMedical Asia 2008 series of events, is Asia's largest bio-IT event.
* The LEADING bioinformatics event that brings together international pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms and professionals from the fields of computer science
* The STRATEGIC platform for showcasing the latest technologies to better utilize and store key data for cost efficiencies
* The GATEWAY to more than 600+ CXO level executives from Asia and the world across the entire biomedical value chain - full details
- BioMedical Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Suntec City Convention Centre SingaporeBioMedical Asia 2008 is where new innovations are discussed, business ventures and partnerships are explored, and investment opportunities are sealed.
With over 200 international speakers convening at a week of festival for biomedical sciences and business, this is a unique platform to learn and network with industry peers.
Be part of Asia's biggest Biomedical event! To explore speaking opportunities, please contact Wang Tingting on 65 63222 775 or email tingting.wang@terrapinn.com - full details
- BioInvest Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International and Exhbition Centre, SingaporeBioInvest Asia 2008, held as part of the BioMedical Asia 2008 series of events, is the LEADING biomedical investment forum in Asia that brings together potential investors and investees from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. BioInvest Asia 2008 is
*The ONLY platform that allows you evaluate the innovative new therapeutics, novel biomarkers, personalised medicine, diagnostics and medical devices via showcase presentations from the leading 20 companies from across the Asia Pacific region
*Where the world’s top venture capitalists, private equities, fund managers and institutional investors convene to share their views on funding biomedical ventures– strategy, trends and the investors’ perspective
*The most attractive and productive meeting for Asia Pacific’s emerging biotech companies to meet with serious life sciences sector investors from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
*A part of Biomedical Asia 2008, which allows you to meet and network with 600+ senior executives from Asia and worldwide across the entire biomedical supply chain!! - full details
- BioLicensing Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International and Exhbition Centre, SingaporeBioLicensing Asia 2008, held as part of the BioMedical Asia 2008 series of events, is Asia's LEADING pharma & biotech licensing event.
*The LEADING pharma and biotech licensing and deal making event located in Asia that brings together potential licensees, licensors, leading legal, IP and technology transfer experts from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
*The ONLY platform that allows you to evaluate the innovative new therapeutics, novel biomarkers, personalised medicine approaches (including companion diagnostics and theranostics), novel expression systems and drug delivery systems via showcase presentations from the leading 20 companies from across the Asia Pacific region - full details
- BioTherapeutics Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Suntec International Exhibition Centre, SingaporeBioTherapeutics Asia 2008, held as part of the BioMedical Asia 2008 series of events, is Asia's most definitive stem cells & protein therapeutics R&D event.
*The FIRST event in Asia bringing together stem cells & protein therapeutics regulators, pre-clinical and clinical development professionals globally and in Asia to discuss strategies to transform the therapeutics market
*Build new relationships to CAPITALIZE on the valuable R&D assets in Asia to achieve efficient biologics innovation
*Meet the most COMPREHENSIVE mix of key opinion leaders in Asia and globally dedicated to the development of therapeutic antibodies, proteins, vaccines, stem cells, regenerative medicine and gene therapy
*Case study updates from top biopharmaceuticals and biotechs on immunogenicity, drug delivery systems, regulation, clinical trials and next generation therapeutic targets - full details
- BioManufacturing Asia 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Suntec International Exhibition Centre, SingaporeBioManufacturing Asia 2008, held as part of the BioMedical Asia 2008 series of events, is Asia's most definitive biopharmaceutical manufacturing event, bringing together thought leaders from across the industry!
*The LEADING biologics manufacturing event that focuses on how international players can unleash and leverage the opportunities presented by the booming biopharmaceutical industry in Asia
*The ONLY strategic platform that allows you to compare and contrast biopharmaceutical opportunities across 10+ different Asia-Pacific countries - full details
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ 29th Annual Conference
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Nashville, Tennessee United StatesNetwork with more than 1,300 pediatric health care professionals from across the nation, attend excellent educational sessions and visit the extensive exhibit hall! Bring your family and enjoy the best of southern hospitality at the luxurious Gaylord Opryland. Nashville has plenty to offer including the legendary Grand Ole Opry, General JacksonShowboat, and the Wildhorse Saloon.
Conference plans include:
* Special opening keynote speaker Naomi Judd!
* Pre-conference Intensive Workshops planned for Sunday, April 13, 2008
* Concurrent, Plenary and General sessions for all audiences
* Over 20 hours of continuing education credits
* Acute Care PNP and PNP certification review courses (April 17-18, 2008)
* Conference tracts include: Mental Health, Emerging Science, Pharmacology and Professional Issues
* Specialty networking and educational programs for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - full details
- Innovative Braking 2008
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 17, 2008,
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt am Main GermanyGet updated on the latest developments in braking system technology:
* Take advantage of regenerative braking systems by understanding the design and system architecture requirements needed to achieve real performance
* Find out about innovations in friction materials and their improved properties to choose the best material
* Learn about new testing and simulation methods to improve NVH and thermal performance of brakes
* Assess intelligent brake system architecture and its integration into global chassis control
* Master remaining safety challenges of brake-by-wire systems by optimising fail-safe layout to prepare for next generation braking systems - full details
- Developments in ME Steel Industry Forum
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Movenpick Hotel, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe conference will provide a unique opportunity to not only discuss the crucial issues, capacity expansion plans, demand and supply forecast, technology updates but will also provide an ideal networking ground that shall foster improved business relations.
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- Implementing Corporate Performance Management
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Berlin, Berlin GermanyThis marcus evans event will bring focus to experience of best practice initiatives related to CPM evolution and implementation in leading companies.
Innovative case studies from leaders representing various industries will open a vast realm of opportunities and areas of performance management to be built up on existing and well established functions of Group Reporting, Finance Planning and Analysis, Business Intelligence and Controlling. - full details
- Talent Management Financial Services
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 16, 2008,
New York, New York United StatesDiscover How Winning Organizations
* Align talent management with the company growth strategy
* Plan and implement a “career-product” in order to differentiate your organization it to the “Career customer” in their battle for brainpower
* Develop quantitative models that render explicit the gap between present competencies and future needs
* Formulate strategies for strategic re-skilling and competency upgrades designed to close the human resources staffing gap
* Hunt for talent in global markets
* Establish a set of meaningful metrics for talent development including full spectrum HR analytics
* Create a robust onboarding strategy for increased retention and engagement - full details
- 2nd Annual Crisis Communication & Reputation Protection in the Financial Sector
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York, New York United StatesThe emergence of apocalyptic risk scenarios, an ever growing consumer attention to corporate presence and actions, the recent human and natural series of catastrophes have all contributed to heightening the tension in the global financial arena. As new media become available both to the individual and to the public relation personnel, new standards of interaction, relevance and best practice come to challenge the conventional reputation and brand protection management theories, demanding a closer and more effective integration between the decision makers, the human resources and the company core values.
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- 2nd Annual Electronic FX Trading and the Changing Market Structure
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
United KingdomIncreasing use of rules-based automated technology will result in as much as 80% of global foreign exchange trading being conducted electronically by 2010, as FX is now acknowledged as an important asset class in its own right. This 2nd annual conference will assess the opportunities and threats that the buy-side and sell side are facing in the current climate and provide solutions to the critical issues facing all market participants
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- Dubai Engineering Challenges
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
Dubai Men's College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates PO Box 15825The International Conference for Engineering Professionals and Students examining engineering challenges shaping the sustainable future of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology will deliver the keynote address. - full details
- Channel Distributor & Dealer Sales Management
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaGlobal Leadership Skills for the 21st Century
Over the years, you might notice that in order to reach out successfully to your target market, you need a strong network of distributors or dealers.
The real “CRUNCH” of success and failure comes when your sales force implements the sales plan – to the new age dealers.
This workshop will help provide you and your staff manage distributor and channel business with an array of business skills needed to grow your business. By attending this workshop, you will learn the skills to focus on getting results and updating and developing the key skills needed in effective new-age dealer management.
Objectives
1. Update of latest market changes and their impact on dealer management.
2. Develop a wider range of selling/sales management skills to obtain better sales results.
3. Use the right parameters to calculate and track sales performance.
4. Learn how to focus on getting sales results in an ever-changing environment.
5. Use appropriate tools for developing strategies to exploit opportunities in the field.
6. Gain broader perspectives, be motivated and have better confidence.
7. Increase effectiveness when managing new-age dealers. - full details
- 2nd Annual Optimising the Back Office in the Energy Trading Market
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Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
London, England, United KingdomIn the constantly evolving, expanding and highly volatile energy trading market, where deals are made and secured at a rapid pace, the infrastructure needed to manage, support and control the trade is fundamentally located in the Back Office. In essence, a comprehensive and effective Back Office is crucial to the overall value and stability of business. During the past few years the European energy markets have seen increasing liquidity and transparency with an expansion of the market and a number of new European and North American investment banks entering the scene. One of the most significant challenges facing this industry is the lack of automation and standardisation of Back Office processes, despite traders in the energy market being exposed to various complex risks, most notably the risk of human error in trading processes.
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