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Conventions: Apr 22, 2008

 
Food & Hotel Asia 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Singapore Expo, Singapore

Asia’s Largest International Food and Hospitality Event will once again provide an excellent platform for buyers and sellers to meet and discover new businesses.

FHA2008 encompasses six specialised events all under one roof! Each event has its own dedicated area within the exhibition halls that will cater to the specific industry sectors.

Over 37,000 industry professionals will be at FHA2008 to see the latest products and services, witness industry trends and developments, learn about the best industry practises and gain global insights. An array of exciting features and highlights awaits you at FHA2008.

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Securex 2008 - International Security Exhibition
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Poznan International Fair, Poznań, Poland

Apart from rich and comprehensive offers of exhibitors, the fair will also include numerous seminars, workshops and shows for people wanting to broaden their knowledge about the security sector. Considering the pace of technological advancement, cooperation of experts from various fields in necessary to develop each company and achieve corporate objectives. We would like SECUREX to be precisely such an international place for exchanging experience.

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Metpack Expo
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 26, 2008,
Messe Essen, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Metpack Expo has confirmed its position as a leading exhibition for the metal packaging industry worldwide. It is a must-attend platform for who's who in the manufacturing industry where exhibitors can make on-site sales the most and visitors can experience thousands of new technology items.

Profile for exhibit include Assembly Technology, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Software, Control Measurement, Testing Equipment and Tools, Tools & Tooling, Machine Tools, Machining Centers, EDM Machines, Mold & Die, Foundry, Machine Tools, Sheet Metalworking, Welding Technology, Wire/Spring/Fastener, Tube Technology etc.

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2009 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting and Exposition
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
DC, Washington United States

Thank you for your interest in speaking at NCTM’s Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Before submitting your proposal form, please review these “Must Knows”:

* The deadline for submitting a proposal is May 1, 2008.
* Only one (1) proposal submission will be accepted per person. If multiple proposals are submitted by one person, only the first proposal to be received will be considered.
* Be sure to provide your e-mail address, as most correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
* The program acceptance letters will be mailed in September 2008.
* The lead speaker is responsible for sharing all communications with the co-speaker, and there is not a reduced co-speaker fee.
* Speakers and co-speakers are responsible for all conference-related expenses, including the registration fee, travel, lodging, and meals.
The Lead Speaker registration fee will be approximately $150, due by September 2008.
The Co-speaker registration fee will be approximately $200, due by early 2009.
* Read all of the prompts on the proposal form carefully. You cannot save your proposal form and complete it at a later time, nor can the proposal form be edited after it is submitted.

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Ecocity World Summit
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 26, 2008,
San Francisco, California United States

The International Ecocity Conference Series brings together the key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and development. We intend to put these issues on the economic and environmental agenda for 2008 and beyond.

Ecocity World Summit 2008 Themes

* People: population, health, equity, and access
* Nature: protecting and restoring the planet’s living systems and agricultural lands
* Sustainable Development: land use, transportation, architecture and infrastructure
* Economies & Technologies: building the supporting markets, businesses and technologies
* Incentives & Support Structures: role of government, organizations, institutions and individuals

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CAFMET 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Abou Nawas Hotel - Avenue Mohamed V - Tunis Tunis Tunisia

CAFMET 2008 is the Second International Metrology Conference organized by the African Committee of Metrology in Africa.

This conference is an opportunity to present your work or activity in different areas : legal metrology, accreditation, quality, environment measurement, chemical measurement, dimesionnal measurement, temperature,...

If you wish to send a proposal abstract, please consult
the web page : http://www.acmetrology.com/cafmet2008.html

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European Seafood Exposition 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Parc des Expositions, Brussels Belgium

The European Seafood Exposition is the one event that brings together seafood- buyers and sellers from all over Europe and the world. With over 1600 exhibitors from more than 77 countries, ESE offers seafood business professionals access to a one-stop resource to reach global retail, foodservice and wholesale companies.

* Source and compare seafood products, suppliers, and prices
* Learn about emerging industry trends and technologies
* Sample the newest, most innovative products before they reach the consumer market, including those entered in the prestigious Seafood Prix d'Elite competition

Co-located with:
Seafood Processing Europe

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Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference III
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, Marineland, St. Augustine Beach, Florida United States

The purpose of this conference is to address issues bearing on the health and well being of the four principal species of wild marine mammals found in Florida waters: manatees, bottlenose dolphins, pygmy sperm whales and Northern right whales, as well as captive marine mammals at theme parks, aquariums, and zoos. This conference will provide a forum for people working on issues affecting these and other marine mammal species, and provide an opportunity to review their current health status, discuss future directions of investigation, and determine actions likely to produce benefits to their health and survival.

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Application of New Technology in Electrical and Mechanical Systems for the Offshore Energy Industry
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England United Kingdom

With the Offshore Energy Industry expanding and with the current constraints on manpower and resources, engineers employed need to have a good grasp of this latest technology which is recognised now as the way forward to improve performance.

There are examples, within the Offshore Industry, of the application of high calibre advanced technology. This seminar will provide engineers with an insight into the methods being developed to assist the industry to exploit energy reserves in the most difficult and hostile environments on Earth.

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The 8th Institutional Trading & Technology Summit: TradeTech Equity 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
CNIT Centre, Paris, Ile de France France 75000

TradeTech is the leading industry forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major challenges facing the equity trading market, with a particular focus on the rapid development of trading technology and constantly evolving market structure.

With 565 senior buy side professionals attending in April 2007, this was the world’s largest ever gathering across the entire equity trading landscape.

TradeTech 2007 examined in depth how the global equity trading marketplace is evolving and how the latest technologies are being exploited to deliver superior investment performance. The programme, developed in conjunction with leading industry experts from the buy and sell side tackled the real impact of MiFID on the market place, the changing dynamics of the relationship between the buy side and the sell side, the new skill sets needed for today’s marketplace and what lies in store for the future of the execution landscape.

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BioProcess: International European Conference & Exhibition
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Vienna Messe Wien Congress Centre, Vienna, Austria

The BioProcess InternationalTM Conference and Exhibition is the most influential event to attend this year for a comprehensive update on operational strategies, technologies, regulatory changes, manufacturing production and process development.

Develop key relationships and obtain fresh ideas on how to benchmark your best practices. Network with your peers and evaluate new technologies and processes on how to get to market quicker. This unique opportunity will help your company develop cost-effective, timely and successful strategies.

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The 34th Annual African Literature Association Conference
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 27, 2008,
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois United States

The ALA 2008 conference theme celebrates the creativity, versatility, and vibrancy of Women of Africa and the African Diaspora by foregrounding their writings, oratures, and creative imaginations through all forms of literary genres, performance explorations, cultures, languages, styles, critical paradigms and more. Yet, this conference, in accordance with ALA tradition, is open to all the areas and approaches of literatures from Africa and its diaspora, in all its traditions and interdisciplinary scholarships.

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Web 2.0 San Francisco 2007
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Moscone West, San Francisco, California United States

Web 2.0 Expo is a global annual gathering of technical, design, marketing, and business professionals who are building the next generation web. Web 2.0 Expo features the most innovative and successful Internet industry figures and companies providing attendees with examples of business models, development paradigms, and design strategies to enable mainstream businesses and new arrivals to the Web 2.0 world to take advantage of this new generation of services and opportunities. Web 2.0 Expo is co-presented by CMP Technology and O'Reilly Media.

The Web continues to be an engine of economic growth, fueled by a host of new business models, development models, and design patterns that collectively fall under the umbrella of Web 2.0, a term coined at the birth of Web 2.0 Summit (formerly named Web 2.0 Conference), a joint venture between CMP Technology and O'Reilly Media.

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4th African Regional Conference On Engineering Education (ARCEE 2008)
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The African Regional Conference on Engineering Education (ARCEE) is an annual event organised by the African Engineering Education Association. The conference provides a unique forum to share experiences and discuss common problems in engineering and technology education.

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FiCEE 2008 - Food Ingredients Central & Eastern Europe
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Warsaw International Expocentre, Warsaw, Warszwaskie Poland

FiCEE is the only significant exhibition in this whole region that is exclusively dedicated to food ingredients. It is also the only event to cover the whole Central and Eastern European area, which is why so many leading companies and food industry professionals will be there.

Find out what FiCEE has to offer you

For more information about exhibiting
or visiting FiCEE, please send an e-mail to Ficee@cmpi.biz

Being able to see, taste and smell food ingredients in person is an important reason why so many visitors come. Exhibit at FiCEE and you will reach ingredient buyers from the whole region.

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3rd Russia & CIS Refining & Petrochemicals Equipment Conference & Exhibition
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Grand Hotel Marriott, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Key Highlights:
* Improved Reliability and Maintenance Programmes

* Petrochemicals Equipment; Reactors, Extruders, and etc

* Valves for Critical Services

* Waste Management and Environmental Control Systems

* New Process Control Analytical Equipment

* DCS Systems

* Hydrogen Recovery Systems: New Process Control Systems Including Advanced Control Systems

* Flare Gas Recovery Systems

* Designs Application of Filters and Coalescers to Improve Plant Life Operations and Reliability

* Improved Heat Exchanger Designs; Rotating Equipments: Improved Reactor and Reactor Internals

* Internals for Fractionation and Separation Columns

* Improved Fired Heater Designs (Burners, Control Systems, Heat Recovery)

* Power Generation in Refineries

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Next Gen Bio-Ethanol
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit 259 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok Thailand 10110

How You Will Benefit
You will attain a comprehensive grounding in Ethanol Production from 1st & 2nd Generation Feedstocks
• Production Processes from various feedstocks and how they affect ethanol quality
• Cellulosic Ethanol Manufacture, Economics, Technical Aspects
• State of Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies Worldwide
• Parameters influencing the Economics and Efficiency of Cellulosic ethanol Production
from Diverse Crop
• Certification of Sustainability for export
• Quality Inspection along the logistics chain
• Ethanol Capacities in the region
• Most popular ethanol feedstocks in the region - Cassava, Sweet Sorghum and potential of palm fruit branches, rice husks
• Purification of Ethanol - and new developments in membrane technology
• Biobutanol and how it will impact the ethanol market

PLUS: Optional 3rd Day Site Visit to
Commercial Cassava fields & Rayong Fields Crops Research Institute
Please register early to avoid disappointments!

Who Should Attend
• Supply/Operations Executives/Analysts of Oil & Gas Majors
• Oil Trader’s Assistants for Quality control and Blending
• Business, Planning & New Managers of Ethanol and Biodiesel Producers
• Ethanol Investors,Traders & Financiers & Risk Managers
• Sales and Marketing Executives of Food/Agriculture and Industrial Biotechnology Corporations
• Sales and Marketing Executives of Additives and Enzymes Companies
• Commercial Managers of Shipping,Terminal, Logistics & Tanker Operations
• Middle/New Executives in Biofuels Technology and R&D
• Feedstock and Biomass Suppliers of Sugarcane, Corn/Maize, Sorghum etc
• Managers & Technical Executives incharge of Biofuels STARTUPs

Expert panelists:
Lead program contributor - Cesar B. Granda, Ph.D
Other presenters include - Chris de Lavigne, Dr. Belum Reddy, Dr. Reinhardt Howeler, Dr. Samai Jai-In, Dr. Klanarong Sriroth, Willy Yeo

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The Way Forward - Aerospace 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Royal Aeronautical Society, No. 4 Hamilton Place, London, England, United Kingdom

2008 sees the Centenary of British powered flight so it represents an appropriate point in the development of aviation to consider the strategic challenges that lay ahead. Those early pioneers could never have envisaged where their efforts would lead.

The demand for civil air travel continues to grow but can we identify the limiting aspects of the future? If so, how should we react and what should the aviation and aerospace community be doing now?

This conference will lay some pathways for the future, a fitting tribute to those whose ingenuity, courage and determination have brought British aviation to where it is today.

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West African Biofuels Summit 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

The International Summit on Bio-fuels is organized to discuss about technology, policy, finance, regulatory and other issues related to biofuels. Renowned experts and speakers will be addressing the summit.

Suggestions for further topics to be included are welcome.
- Biofuels Market Development
-Policy & Taxation
-Legal issue
- Biofuels Sustainability
-Feedstock
-Technology
- Biofuels Finance
-Food Vs Fuel
-Case Studies

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7th Asia-Pacific Symposium on Information and Telecommunication Technologies (APSITT 2008)
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Bandos Island Maldives

The objective of the conference is to offer the opportunity to exchange opinions among different countries in a co-operative atmosphere in the rapid changing information and telecommunication field. We aim toward the prosperity of Asia-Pacific region by presenting the opportunities of academic forum for mutual understanding and friendship among researchers and leaders in this region.

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BULCHIMEX
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Inter Expo and Congress Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

The 8th consecutive edition of the International Specialised Chemical Exhibition BULCHIMEX will be held from 22nd to 25th of April 2008 at Inter Expo and Congress Center - Sofia.

Leading producers and traders from the chemical sector of Europe, Asia and America will present the innovations and perspectives of the branch.

BULCHIMEX is an opportunity for effective business meetings and a precise indicator for consumer demand.

The scope of BULCHIMEX is highly varied and practically covers all basic and auxiliary chemical productions.

Exhibition profile:

• Raw materials and chemicals
• Petrochemistry and oil refining
• Plastics and rubber
• Chemical fibres
• Pulp and paper
• Paints and polishes
• Laboratory equipment
• Chemical equipment
• Consumer chemistry
• Technologies and engineering
• Environment protection

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Mouldex 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
Inter Expo and Congress Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

EXPO GROUP Plovdiv organises the second International Specialised Exhibition of moulds and technological equipment, tooling equipment, plastic items and packages MOULDEX.

The exhibition will be held from 22nd to 25th of April 2008 at Inter Expo and Congress Center – Sofia.

MOULDEX is the only thematic exhibition in this branch. Leading producers and traders from the sector are invited to take part in it.

Exhibition profile:
• Technologies and technological equipment for mould production
• Moulds and tooling equipment for plastics industry
• Devices for control and management of manufacturing processes
• Production of preforms
• Automation, testing equipment and control
• Standardisation
• Innovations and inventions
• Technological and industrial services
• Technological modules for pre-packing, dosing and packing
• Packages for food industry and pharmaceutics
• Technical and transport packages
• Plastic household items
• Raw materials and final products
• Processing and recycling machines
• Associations, unions and branch groups
• Technical literature

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5th Annual Innovations in Functional Drinks
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Docklands Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Agra Informa’s 5th Annual Innovations In Functional Drinks conference brings together a panel of expert speakers from the food and beverage market, ingredients manufacturing companies and leading market analysts.

Speakers will highlight the market opportunities for niche sectors and established areas of the beverage industry, and examine the profit making opportunities for future trends. An evaluation of new product formulation in the functional water, sports, Weight management and children’s drinks market will be on the agenda, as well as analysis of specific ingredients such as soy, Omega 3 and the functional properties of superfruits.

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Ethanol: The 2008 Market Dynamics
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
New York Mercantile Exchange, Manhattan, New York City, New York United States

F.O. Licht, Informa Economics, and Ethanol Market are pleased to present a unique conference - Ethanol: The 2008 Market Dynamics, which will be held at the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), Manhattan, USA from the 22-23 April 2008.

The program will look at how the rapidly growing ethanol industry is impacting the US and global economy. This timely conference will place the dynamic changes occurring in the US market within the context of global ethanol production, marketing and trade including specific discussions of the ethanol industries in Brazil, Mexico and CBI countries.

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Practical SOA: London
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008,
Harrington Hall Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Want to know the latest on SOA adoption, as well as the latest techniques, tips, and tools? Want to step beyond simply implementing Services to making SOA a loosely-coupled reality? Want to learn from industry practitioners on the best ways to guarantee SOA success?

Attend ZapThink's Practical SOA for Government and Public Sector. The best of the best in the world of SOA take you through concepts, business issues, approaches, and technology to make SOA work within your organization. We don't focus on the hype and the folks who have products to push, but on the “brass tacks” of making SOA work for you.

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4th Annual Freedom of Information Conference
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Jurys Great Russell, London, England, United Kingdom

This 2-day Freedom of Information Conference is specifically designed to give delegates key resources and practical information.

The first day features expert speakers on the latest challenges facing FOI professionals.

On the second day, delegates choose two workshops that explore topics in-depth and work through real-life scenarios.

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Infosecurity Europe 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Grand Hall Olympia, London United Kingdom

Infosecurity Europe is Europe’s most comprehensive convergence of information security professionals. It addresses today’s strategic and technical issues in an unrivalled education programme and showcases the most diverse range of new and innovative products and services from over 300 of the top suppliers on the show floor.

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PepCon 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong China

To establish of a new educational and networking platform for protein and peptide sciences for international academic and industrial institutions and professionals in the area, PepCon Committee has assembled an exciting scientific program, PepCon-2008, of local and international invited speakers, covering the areas of cutting edge peptide and protein researches. More than 500 participants are expected, including 300 scientists from academic, industrial and government research institutions, 100 best local and international academic and medical research institutions as well as 80 world-famous bio-pharmaceutical and instrumentation industries.

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New World Biomass Conference
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico United States

Biomass is not a new source of energy. It has been used in its various forms for thousands of years. Today, with rising fuel costs, decrease in supply, and an increased public awareness in climate change and global warming, biomass is re-emerging as a fuel of choice on a global scale.
Don't be left out in the cold! Come join us in Sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico as we explore new opportunities, re-invent existing technologies, and take the world to new heights in renewable energy.

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PAVE Viborg 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Tinghallen Conference and Concert Centre, Viborg, Midtjylland, Denmark

A PAVE trademeeting is a successful and well known series of one-to-one meetings for SMEs and organisations of selected sectors.

PAVE Viborg2008 is for companies and organisations active in the fields of biomass and bioenergy and will take place in Viborg, Denmark.

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Latin America
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Sofitel Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The Inaugural Latin American renewable energy finance conference

Following the success of our well-known Renewable Energy Finance Forum events, we are expanding the REFF portfolio to the new and exciting Latin American market. The conference will bring investors from the US and Europe together with Latin American project developers and financiers.

Euromoney Energy Events' inaugural REFF-Latin America will provide delegates with cutting-edge insight into this market as well as unparalleled networking opportunities.

Key topics:

• Renewable energy in Latin America - status and growth potential
• Opportunities for domestic and and international investors
• Country-by-country examination of the key markets
• Economic and political incentives for renewable energy investment in Latin America

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IMEX '08
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

IMEX is the show that exceeds your expectations every time. The trail-blazing exhibition has unleashed the energy of the global meetings industry with new ideas, new vision and a passion for business amongst record numbers of exhibitors.

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LogiPharma 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 25, 2008,
InterContinental Geneva, Geneva Switzerland 1211

Consolidate Your Pharmaceutical Supply Chain To Cut Costs And Fully Optimise Critical Processes

You’re a busy person and it’s hard to justify time out of the office. LogiPharma Europe enables you to address all your supply chain issues across just 4 value-driven days, as well as offering unique benchmarking and networking opportunities. No other event provides you with so many real-life case studies and so much valuable information to apply to your own operations. With an unrivalled speaker faculty and more case studies than ever before, you need to book your place now!


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Enterprise Mobility Week 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
The Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Enterprise Mobility Week 2008 (EMW 2008) is the leading event in technologies and solutions for mobile workforces.

Now in it's 5th year, this event brings together an outstanding speaker panel of over 45 mobility experts delivering an exceptional selection of 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation case studies focusing on challenges and business issues that are at the top of your agenda. Best in class solution providers give attendees the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the companies that make mobility happen.

From delivering world-class customer service, reducing costs and growing customer bases to improving engineer productivity and addressing the challenges of integration, security and functionality, this event is specifically designed to answer all of your most critical mobility questions.

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Biofuel Expo & Summit 2008 - Madrid
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid, Madrid Spain

The Biofuel Summits & Expos for Sustainable Biofuel, Biomass and other Renewable Energies take global aspects to local markets.

Biofuel Summits & Expos are coming to your neighbourhood in St. Petersburg, Madrid and Buenos Aires.

They will give support to an economical, environmental and socially sustainable biofuel and biomass industry. For this reason, the 2008 summits will not only discuss technological, regional and industrial matters concerning biomass and biofuels, but will also organise the first international workshop* on Sustainable Certification & Accreditation of biofuels. They will be presenting several certification standards options, accreditation requirements and the certification process as well as procedures for the approval of certification bodies.

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2nd Stainless /Special Steel Trade Summit
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Why attend?
• Assess the developments of raw materials and its impact on stainless /special steel industry
• Decipher China’s role in today’s changing stainless steel industry
• Obtain timely insights of regional markets in :Asia, Middle East, North America, Ukraine/CIS, South Asia
• Gain insight on how project financing can help grow your business
• learn how the construction boom can benefit stainless/special steel producers.
• Stay updated with projects in the Oil/Gas/Petrochemical industries and learn what this means for stainless/special steel producers
• Network with global producers, traders, stockists, users & tap into new business opportunities

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Fatigue Management in Transport and Logistics 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Attend Fatigue Management in Transport and Logistics to learn about:

* Implementing fatigue management plans
* Managing risk
* Understanding the impact of fatigue
* Keeping up to date with legislation
* Monitoring and reviewing fatigue control measures

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7th Annual International Military Helicopter Conference
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
One Whitehall Place, London, England, United Kingdom

The global Military Helicopter market is booming - in the UK the Future Lynx for the British Army and Royal Navy is scheduled to enter service in 2014. In the US, the UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter has already entered service with the US Army. Many other programmes are in development worldwide.

Now in it's 7th year, IQPC presents this annual event to bring together the international military helicopter community and hear the latest developments.

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2nd Annual Asia Bio energy Forum 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Tokyo Japan

As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Malaysia is now looked upon as the pioneer palm biofuel producer, whereby the largest market will be in Europe. Government legislation around the world, for example Philippines and the European Union is already working on legislation that requires transport industries to use at least 5% of biofuels in their fuel mix.

On the other hand, there are rising concerns of the rising price for food, shrinking bio fuel market in Japan, and therefore, the industry started looking at “second generation bionergy”, which does not conflict with food from the perspective of raw material supply and able to obtain better mileage. The key to success lies in technology development to improve quality and to lower the cost in every field from raw material to products. Furthermore, due to a various constraints that still haunt commercialization of biomas and other bio energy, it is also inevitable to consider the alliance between other renewable energy.

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Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant 2008 – MELBOURNE
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
The Langham Hotel Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria Australia

IQPC’s Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant Conference, the premier event for EAs and PAs is now in Melbourne: The best learning, networking, inspirational and fun event on your calendar. This must not miss event features some of the best speakers to inspire you and give you a wealth of practical take away skills to really boost your career. Learn how to…

* Implement practical tools to help you work smarter and stress less
* Take charge of your own professional development
* Take advantage of networking and mentoring opportunities
* Become a polished professional and really advance your career

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Strategic Talent Management 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
West Palm Beach, Florida United States

As companies strive to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive global market, one common success factor is often overlooked; talent management. An organization’s ability to efficiently manage and develop their workforce plays an integral role in company growth and success. Talent management is the vital link that allows companies to translate high performance employees into increased profits. Not only does managing talent allow companies increased profits and higher performance, it also prevents the effects of external talent shortages and guides corporate strategies to future growth.



This conference will bring together senior level executives from Fortune 500 companies leading the way with innovative talent management techniques. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussion panels, participants will gain insight on how to attract, acquire, develop, and retain top talent. In this highly interactive environment, delegates will have the opportunity to network, benchmark, and share strategies on how their company is driving growth to new levels through human capital management.

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10th International Conference on PVC
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Brighton Dome, Brighton, England, United Kingdom

The World’s largest and most respected conference, supporting PVC across the world through information, education, debate and discussion.

PVC 2005 set new standards with the quality of presentations and debate generated from over 70 papers. Delegate feedback was also very positive from an audience from the UK, Mainland Europe, North and South America and the Middle and Far East.

For the tenth PVC Conference in 2008 the conference organising committee is committed to further develop the stature of the conference by continuing to use the excellent location and facilities of Brighton in the UK but at an inspiring new venue, the Brighton Dome.

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Application of New Technology in Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008,
IIMechE, London, England, United Kingdom

* * * EVENT POSTPONED * * *

This seminar will provide engineers with an insight into the methods being developed to assist the industry to exploit energy reserves in the most difficult and hostile environments on Earth.

As offshore energy industry is expanding, so is the need for improved technologies. Some industries, such transport and defence, have moved to inclusive systems with automation, broadband communication and remote control.

These advanced techniques appear not to be so widely applied in the offshore energy industry, although there are a few examples of their successful use. With the current constraints on manpower and resources, the application of high-calibre advanced
technology is widely regarded as the best way forward.

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Advanced EC Competition Law, 2008
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

In two days, IBC’s 17th Annual Advanced Competition Law Conference in London will bring participants up to date on the major developments in EC Competition Law and Policy over the last twelve months and the Commission’s initiatives for the future. Recent and expected developments will be discussed by officials from the Commission, private practitioners, in house lawyers and economists.

In-depth analysis and expert comment on:

* An annual review of major events and policy issues
* Cartels: higher fines, leniency and the new settlement procedure
* Criminalisation of cartels in the UK and USA
* Legal privilege - how can you protect privilege post Akzo?
* Commitments post Distrigas and Alrosa - is it now more difficult to settle cases?
* Private Actions: the new White Paper
* Access to Commission evidence for follow-on claims - to what extent can private claimants obtain useful information from the Commission files?
* A legal and economic review of the major merger cases: Ryanair/Aer Lingus; Sony/BMG Schneider Legrand
* Special focus on energy : state of play on unbundling and the Commission’s enforcement strategy after the sector inquiry
* Developments in Article 82: Microsoft; margin squeeze; sectoral inquiries and Article 82; where is the enforcement focus?
* Paying for the internet - antitrust and online marketing

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1st Power and Atlternative Energy Conference
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008,
The Westin Oaks Hotel, Houston, Texas United States

Program Topics
 Using Standardized Forms inWholesale Transactions -
Including Pros and Cons
 The Electric Power Industry in 2008 - Federal
Legislative and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
 ERCOT's December 31, 2008 move from a Zonal to a
Nodal Market - What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
 Wind Projects - Development and Commercialization
 Other Alternatives - Are there Economical and Practical
Alternatives other than Wind Power?

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Statistical Tools for GMP Compliance
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Montreal Canada

A TWO-DAY COMPREHENSIVE & INTERACTIVE COURSE, WITH WORKSHOPS ON:

* Introduction and Basic Overview of Common Statistical Tools
* Outlier analysis
* Apply statistics to specification setting
* Implement Design of Experiments (DOE)
* Regression analysis and variance components
* Validate your testing methods using statistics
* Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)
* Design a Statistically sound sampling plan
* Statistically analyze Annual Product Review (APR) data

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Next Gen Bio-Ethanol (Bangkok)
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Bangkok Thailand

How You Will Benefit
You will attain a comprehensive grounding in Ethanol Production from 1st & 2nd Generation Feedstocks
• Production Processes from various feedstocks and how they affect ethanol quality
• Cellulosic Ethanol Manufacture, Economics, Technical Aspects
• State of Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies Worldwide
• Parameters influencing the Economics and Efficiency of Cellulosic ethanol Production
from Diverse Crop
• Certification of Sustainability for export
• Quality Inspection along the logistics chain
• Ethanol Capacities in the region
• Most popular ethanol feedstocks in the region - Cassava, Sweet Sorghum and potential of palm fruit branches, rice husks
• Purification of Ethanol - and new developments in membrane technology
• Biobutanol and how it will impact the ethanol market

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Sustain IT
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 23, 2008,
Congress Centre, London, England, United Kingdom

SustainIT 2008 has been designed to provide IT users with practical insights on how to deploy an intelligent ICT strategy that will reduce energy consumption and power bills, increase corporate responsibility and reduce enterprise wide environmental impacts.

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Psychiatry and Crime
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008,
The Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom

This conference will examine a number of issues of current importance and professional and public interest in forensic psychiatry. The aim is to provide an evidence based approach to the topics discussed, for a multidisciplinary audience.

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Lineappelle -Bologna
Apr 22, 2008 - Apr 24, 2008,
Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

Visitors
1. It is the world’s greatest exhibition for the leather sector
2. The leading operators are present at LINEAPELLE
3. The exhibits include the products that will be successful in the following season
4. Initiatives, lectures and courses (Young Designers’ Competition, Trend Areas)
5. Improve dialogue and collaboration with your suppliers
6. Meet new suppliers
7. Fashion, quality, technology, research

Exhibitors/
1. It is the world’s greatest exhibition for the leather sector
2. The leading operators are present at LINEAPELLE
3. Present your collections to the world’s leather industry
4. Meet the greatest buyers, designers and fashion researchers
5. Scan the market, sound the trends out
6. Improve dialogue with your customers
7. Meet new customers from over 100 different countries

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