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Conventions: May 05, 2008

11th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology (11th APCN)

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN) is organising the 11th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology (11th APCN)
scheduled to be held from 5th - 8th May 2008 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The 11th APCN will feature exciting state-of-the art scientific deliberations in basic research as well as clinical applications. In addition to plenaries, symposia, and free papers, there will also be Continuing Nursing Education sessions to cater for the needs of the other
professionals involved in the care of patients with kidney disease.

In line with the aspirations of the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology, this meeting will serve to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge and research in all aspects of nephrology, enhance cooperation and forge
stronger links among all the members of the nephrology community.

40th International Liège Colloquium on Oceanic Dynamics and Advanced Research Workshop - Oceanography of the rapidly changing Arctic and Sub-Arctic

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
University Campus, Leige, Belgium

Almost three decades after the "Marine Turbulence" 11th Liege Colloquium in 1980, exactly two decades after the 19th Liege Colloquium in 1987 entitled "Turbulence in the ocean. From the millimeter to the megameter" and exactly one decade after the "Marine Turbulence Revisited" 29th Liege Colloquium in 1997, turbulence will be re-revisited during the 39th Liege Colloquium in 2007. This time, the workshop will be co-organized together with the 3rd Warnemünde Turbulence Days, a biennial workshop on specific challenges in marine turbulence, usually taking place at the Baltic Sea Research Institute in Warnemünde (Germany).

IFAT Germany

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Bayern Germany

IFAT Germany is the comprehensive exhibition on the Asian market for practice-oriented solutions in the key sectors for environmental protection and waste disposal including water supply, sewage, recycling, air pollution, environmental technology and environmentally sound energy sources.

Profile for exhibit include Water extraction, Water and sewage treatment, Treatment of sludge and residues, Water pipes and drains, Laboratory equipment, Measuring equipment, Analysis equipment, Control equipment, Flue-gas scrubbing and air extraction, Transfer equipment and plant, Refuse treatment and recycling, Thermal utilization, Recycling and reuse of materials, Waste disposal services, Safety at work, Water supply and sewage disposal, environmental management.

Fundraising and Development Study Tour - Ontario, Canada

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
London, England United Kingdom

2008 World Service Business Conference (WSBC)

May 5, 2008 - May 10, 2008,
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico United States

Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer.

RISK ANALYSIS 2008: 6th International Conference on Computer Simulation Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Hotel Mediterranee, Argostoli, Kefalonia and Ithaka, Greece

Sixth International Conference on Computer Simulation Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation. Covering a series of important topics, which are of current research interest and have practical applications, the conference is concerned with all aspects of risk analysis and hazard mitigation, ranging from specific assessment of risk to mitigation associated with both natural and anthropogenic hazards.

5th Biennial Enviro Conference and Exhibition (Enviro 2008)

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Enviro 08 reflects contemporary priorities and issues, especially sustainability (in its full, triple bottom line context) and climate change. This reflects a logical and necessary evolution from its roots in 2000.

With a focus squarely on case studies and practical ideas, Enviro 08 will be relevant for business and industry, as well as those providing services and expertise to support better environmental outcomes, sustainability and climate amelioration.

Day 1 of the Conference will set the scene and address vision and policy issues; then Days 2 and 3 will allow case studies and detailed examination of enabling technologies and solutions.

Technical Committee Meeting - 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
The Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado United States

16th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development

May 5, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
New York, New York United States

STAREAST 2008 Software:Testing Analysis & Review

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
The Rosen Centre Hotel, Florida, Orlando, United States

Over 98% of 2007 Attendees Recommend STAREAST to Others in the Industry

Immerse yourself in a world of learning and build your software testing skill set at STAREAST 2008. Build your own conference from keynote presentations, pre-conference tutorials, and concurrent sessions packed with information covering critical testing issues giving real-world approaches to solving them for the beginner to advanced testing professional. These sessions cover the following industry topics.

# Test Management
# Test Techniques
# Test Automation
# Metrics
# Personal Excellence
# SOA Testing
# Outsourcing
# Static Testing
# Performance Testing
# Special Topics

2nd International Colloquium on Tourism and Leisure

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Novotel Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The overall aim of the conference is to provide a lively forum for academics and professionals to meet and exchange interesting new research and ideas in an informal, interdisciplinary setting.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Erik Cohen has agreed to be our Keynote Speaker for this event. Many of you will be admirers of Professor Cohen's classic works on tourism and social change, and this is a great opportunity for us to hear him speak on the topic of "Explorations in Thai Tourism".

We are now accepting abstracts for papers in any area related to tourism and leisure, but we particularly encourage critical and interdisciplinary papers in the areas of eco-tourism, space tourism, women in tourism, theories of tourism, sex tourism, exploitation, phenomenological approaches, tourism and the environment, health tourism, tourism and risk, developments in the travel industries, ethnographies of tourist attractions, tourism and globalization, sports studies, tourism and the life-course, ethnographies of leisure, and papers that address the cross-over between tourism and leisure theory and research.

11th International Conference on Business Information Systems BIS 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Congres Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

It is our pleasure to invite you to submit your work to BIS 2008 conference. It will take place in May 2008 in Innsbruck and will be jointly organized by Poznan University of Economics and University of Innsbruck.

The theme of the conference reflects recent developments
in providing services over the Web and efforts in utilizing social phenomena of blogs, wikis, and folksonomies for advantages of the enterprises and public administrations. The basic idea behind is to bring services closer to users and to enable users to leverage the services or even build communities around services. Web 2.0 and Semantic Web allow for enterprise outreach and self-service. As it still not clear what Web 2.0 will mean for enterprises it is a perfect germ for investigations of research papers for BIS 2008.

Global Climate Change and its Impact on Structures of Cultural Heritage

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Macau, Special Administrative Region, China

Climate changes predicted years ago by scientists is now a reality and have taken global proportions. These climatic changes are already threatening to damage our built landscape, many with cultural and historical significance.

Macau, with its long history, is located at the gateway of the largest congregation of the world’s population. With the directsupport of local authorities, Macau has been chosen to host theWorld Conference on Global Climate Change and its Impact on Structures of Cultural Heritage to be held from 5-7 May 2008. Scientists including archaeologists, architects, biologists, conservators, economists, engineers, geologists, historians, informatics, physicists, practitioners, sociologists, surveyors and any other professionals interested in preservation, risk preparedness and safeguarding of the existing structures with historic values are invited to attend this multidisciplinary
conference.

Athens Summit - Global Climate and Energy Security

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Athens Hilton, Athens, Attica, Greece

Amidst increasing concerns over climate change, environmental safety and the security of energy supply/demand, the Mediterranean region is in a privileged position to act as a host to a wide variety of viewpoints regarding the resolution of our global sustainable development issue.

Until very recently Climate Protection and Energy Security have been viewed as largely contradictory or separate objectives. “The Athens Summit on Climate Change and Energy Security” will strive to overthrow this zero-sum mentality.

Increased hydrocarbon demand does not necessitate the environmental destruction of the planet any more than a lessening of demand would necessitate the impoverishment of hydrocarbon exporting-states. This conference will be global in reach and substance, but will have a special focus on the Euro-Mediterranean area. That is because the multiple synergies developed since 1995 under the E.U.’s “Barcelona Process Initiatives”, can be paradigmatic of this new way of thinking.

Conference on Quantum Metrology 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland

The aim of the conference is the presentation of results of research and of development, both theoretical and application, in the quantum metrology. In the intention of organizers the QM'2008 conference has to be a conference, addressed to metrologists and physicists. We foresee the participation in the conference of foreign guests invited to uttering of short lectures.

STAREast 2008 Software Testing Analysis & Review

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
The Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, Florida United States

Providing the largest and most advanced testing forum, STAR delivers the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the industry today. Learn about new products, timely issues, and cutting-edge solutions from the best experts in the business. Now in its sixteenth year, STAR gives you the opportunity to network with colleagues, solution providers, and industry experts. Find answers to your questions about test management, automation, SOA testing, model-based testing, and many of the other hot-topics in the industry.

The 1st Guangzhou (China) Int'l Model Technology Fair

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong China

China produces most of the R/C models of the world. Particularly, Guangdong houses the world's major R/C model makers, which makes the province become a key supplying region for global models. China is abundant in categories of advanced model products, meanwhile electronic & electrical models and fuel models, are developed to include more science and technology element. During these years when model is thriving among hobby fans, domestic and overseas markets are both making great progress. In order to tap into wider market of the category and propel the development of hobby business, supported by hobby circle, Guangdong Toy Association (GDTA) and Guangdong Research Council of Toy Cultural & Economic Development (GRCTCED) decided to start the first session of Guangzhou International Model Technology Fair from May 5th to 7th, 2008, in Jinhan Exhibition Centre.

Advances in Accessing Deep Web (ADW 2008)

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Congres Innsbruck, Innsbruck Austria

TOPICS:

* Modelling and Describing Deep Web
- Models of Deep Web Navigation
- Description of Deep Web Sources Contents
- Description of Deep Web Sources Querying Capabilities
- Addressing Content and Data in Deep Web Sources
- Semantic Annotation of Deep Web Sources
* Empirical Studies of Deep Web
- Research on Deep Web Size and Topicality
- Deep Web Content and Quality Studies
- Domain-Specific Deep Web Sources Studies
- Comparative Studies of Deep Web and Surface Web Contnt
* Working with Deep Web Sources
- Probing Deep Web Sources
- Classification and Clustering of Deep Web Sources
- Handling Client-Side Technologies (JavaScript/dHTML/AJAX) for Deep
Web Access
- Extraction of Data from Deep Web
- Deep Web Sources Discovery
- Methods of Deep Web Indexing
* Data Integration from Deep Web Sources
- Deep Web Sources Selection
- Rewriting Queries for Deep Web Sources
- Matching and Mapping of Deep Web Sources Schemas
- Methods of Deep Web Meta-Search
* Applications of Deep Web Research
- Monitoring of Deep Web Sources
- Cases and Best Practices of Deep Web Data Usage
- Business Models of Deep Web Data Integration
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Using Deep Web Content
- Detecting and Disabling Deep Web Harvesting

BioFusion

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Atlanta, Georgia United States

BioFusion is where biotech industry partnerships get started.
Based on the same winning formula used in EBD Group’s distinguished European partnering conferences BIO-Europe and BIO-Europe Spring™, BioFusion is expected to become the premier stand-alone bio-pharma partnering event in North America. With a clear focus on generating one-to-one sessions for attendees, this meeting offers an unrivalled opportunity for participants across the entire biotech value-chain to enter into strategic relationships.

BioFusion is held annually in the Southern United States and is supported by many leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and financial firms, as well as research institutions. As part of the EBD family of events, including the world’s largest stand alone biotech partnering conference BIO-Europe, BioFusion builds on a unique and proven model to help companies get partnerships started.
Long term goals for BioFusion
EBD’s objective is to turn BioFusion into a major American partnering event, reaching the size of its European counterparts. This year’s BIO-Europe attracted 2,200 delegates from 47 different countries. A total of 8,600 one-to-one partnering meetings were conducted during the event.

Conference goals for BioFusion 2008
• Total attendees: 400+ top level and business development executives
• One-to-one partnering meetings: 600+
• Number of presenting companies: 32

6th International Conference on Networked Learning

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Sani Beach Hotel Kassandra, Halkidiki Greece

A research-based conference on networked learning in higher education and lifelong learning.

The proceedings will provide a record of the event and will be published on a USB pen drive, with an ISBN number, papers will also be available for downloading from the conference website. The pen drive will be accompanied by a paper Conference Handbook. The Handbook will contain extended abstracts along with the conference timetable and other information useful for delegates attending the conference. The extended abstracts will also be available on the conference website in January, 2008.
Papers/Posters

Leadership Challenge

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Impiana KLCC Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

To enlighten the participant that leadership is a growth process and to be a leader is to by example be a mentor to develop the mentees into mentor themselves To appreciate that - character development and sustaining this moral compass bring

2008 World Conference on Quality and Improvement

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas United States

Quality is no longer a term solely associated with manufacturing or the quality department. Instead it is a goal that is sought after by all industries - from the stockroom to the boardroom.

Join ASQ in spanning borders, practices and professions to create one generation focused on quality. At the 2008 World Conference on Quality and Improvement, you will gain ideas, tools, experience and networking contacts that will enable you to make a difference in your profession and your community.

Come with an open mind, and gain improvement methodologies that will lead your generation to excellence.

5th International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN2008)

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology and Hyatt Regency Surabaya Hotel Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

The fifth IEEE and IFIP International Conference on wireless and Optical communications Networks (WOCN2008) invites high-quality recent research results in the areas of Mobile and Wireless Communications, optical communications and networking, architectures, protocols, planning and design, management and operation and Information Technologies. The main goal of this annual conference is to bring together scientists and engineers who work in these fields in different geographical locations

Waste Expo

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, Illinois United States

WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Whether you come from a small, medium or large private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, you’ll benefit from attending WasteExpo.

Environmental Solutions: 15th International Trade Fair for Water - Sewage - Refuse - Recycling

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Bayern Germany

In 2008, IFAT—the international trade fair for the environmental sector—will revolve around environmental solutions. It will be oriented to the future of environmental technology, focusing on everything from high tech to low tech including comprehensive solution approaches.

Profit from the global diversity of environmental-technology tasks at IFAT. After all, demand for high-tech solutions and machinery is high, but there is also a growing need for customized technologies and island solutions. Customized technologies are considered the key to success both in threshold and industrialized nations. Your concepts and solutions are needed to deal with circumstances that vary from country to country—such as those resulting from national legislation or special climate conditions. Take advantage of the outstanding opportunities that integrated concepts have to offer. Present your exhibits as well as your experience in the form of solution approaches.

New topics such as coastal protection/flood control and waste-to-energy concepts take changing climate conditions and the growing lack of resources into account. IFAT has focused on the overall topic of water for years. Its importance was underscored by the United Nations when it introduced the “Water for Life” decade.

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2008)

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Reliant Center Houston, Texas United States

OTC is the premier offshore industry event for professionals, service industries and suppliers to gather and discuss common issues of ocean resource development. Technological innovations and forums on economic, social, and political aspects of resource development and environmental protection have been the mainstay of this worldwide conference.

13th International Conference on Animation, Effects, Realtime and Content (fmx 2008)

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Haus der Wirtschaft Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

FMX is the primary European meeting of the digital community. Presenting cutting edge digital entertainment, the conference addresses the interests of professionals in creation, production and distribution from all corners of the industry. Innovative approaches in the animation, visual effects and gaming industries create a focus for discussions about the convergence and future of digital entertainment.

Meet top names in the industry as they present their latest achievements, interview with recruiters searching for new talent and test hard- and software innovations directly with developers – all in an open atmosphere of qualified discussion and informal encounter. The level of knowledge and experience and the openness with which it is shared has made FMX a set date for cg professionals all around the world.

Mobile Content World Asia 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

Mobile Content World Asia 2008 is a senior level, interactive conference experience. The 3-day information packed event promises to explore future developments and provide valuable insights into the hottest topics surrounding mobile games, music, multimedia, messaging, TV, advertising and marketing.

The conference will cover the latest business models and strategies from content owners, content aggregators, operators, agencies and technology companies focused on consumer content.

Alpha Beta Summit 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

Portable alpha, 130/30, hedge fund replication and alternative beta strategies have created a global tidal wave which has swept through the alternative investment world. This wave has reached South African shores! Now is the time for these cutting edge investment strategies to be shared and debated at our inaugural Alpha Beta Summit taking place from 5 – 8 May 2008 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.

2nd Annual Military Radar

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

IDGA brings together two communities that are essential to the development of military RF systems. IDGA’s Military Radar and Military Antennas conferences are co-located in order to foster a dialogue and cross-fertilization of ideas between individuals in the radar and antennas communities. Attend both conferences with the special FREEDOM PASS for only an additional $500. Register Early to Save! Register Today by calling 1-800-882-8684 or visit www.idga.org/us/militaryradar

Shared Services for the Public Sector

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Hilton Alexandria Old Town Alexandria, Virginia United States

Governments around the world are poised to benefit from adoption of a shared services business framework. Shared services implementations around the world and in both public and private sectors illustrate the possibilities for maximum savings through shared services. Furthermore, implementation of this framework has been shown to improve the quality and consistency of customer service. However, due to the staggered manner in which the efforts of the United States Line of Business (LOB) are progressing, the federal government is not currently on a path to maximize efficiencies in most areas.

3rd Annual Branding in Banking & Finance Forum

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Grand Millennium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fleming Gulf is duly proud to present 3rd Annual Branding in Banking & Finance Conference in Dubai on the 5th & 6th of May 2008, as a unique annual gathering that will bring together industry stakeholders responsible for Branding from leading foreign and local Financial institutions to address the key issues associated with assessing the nature and uniqueness of brand values in financial services and how to leverage the brand to capitalize on the immense growth opportunities.

This year, the Branding Financial Services conference agenda will be formulated based on advises and inputs from members of an exclusive advisory committee comprising of senior industry executives and experts from more than seven different countries representing Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. The Advisory panelists will aid in the quest for providing high quality education on the most significant topics to ever impact the banking & finance industry. Like in 2006 and 2007, the event promises to attract a diverse group of delegates from around the local and international market, each a stakeholder in the field of Branding Financial Services and will provide an ideal opportunity to meet and brainstorm optimum ways of working towards building a brand culture that blends into people’s life making every penny valuable.

1st AAU Faculty of Science International Conference

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria

The primary objective of the conference is to provide a unique platform for scientists to interact, exchange research information, form collaborations and explore the potentials of their scientific research findings for sustainable national development

EXHIBITION
There shall be spaces for scientific equipments, books and industrial products exhibition. Interested exhibitors are hereby advised to contact the LOC.

5th eDiscovery

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Attend this conference to hear on key issues affecting e-discovery, including but not limited to:

* Examining the need for a comprehensive e-discovery policy to effectively bridge potential communications gaps between various professions, including the emergence of such positions as “technology counsel”
* Analyzing how to deploy meaningful, memorable training on topics related to e-discovery
* Discussing heightened expectations of e-discovery compliance in mergers & acquisitions both at home and abroad
* Maintaining the veracity of electronic evidence for discovery and trial
* Preventing spoliation and knowing how to supervise e-discovery requests/orders and installing proper incident response

Breathing Matters™: Advocacy Conference and Asthma Awareness Day Capitol Hill 2008

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Hilton Crystal City, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

AANMA's Breathing Matters™ is the only national event that brings together patients, medical care providers, families, nonprofit organizations and legislators to talk about allergy and respiratory issues that affect us all.

Join us in Washington, DC, to learn the secrets to advocacy success at the local, state and national levels; develop strategies to work effectively with the media; meet with your representatives on Capitol Hill; and get the latest information on allergies and asthma – critical issues and treatment options.

2008 CDC Diabetes Conference

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida United States

Conference Goals

* Explore science, policy, education, program planning, implementation, and evaluation to enhance public health approaches and strategies to prevent and control diabetes.
* Increase knowledge and awareness of successful, cost-effective, public and private diabetes programs.
* Present innovative strategies to increase awareness of diabetes and how to prevent its complications.
* Provide opportunities for skill-building, information-sharing, and networking.

3rd Annual International Conference Mobile TV

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof, Berlin, Berlin Germany

* Implement target-orientated cooperations between operators, broadcasters and content provider to ensure the most profitable business case
* Find a suitable balance between security requirements of content provider and customer acceptance by evaluating the latest approaches on Digital Rights Management
* Explore which new opportunities personalized advertisement is offering advertisers and mobile operators to ensure a fast ROI
* Generate added value with interactive services by understanding how to offer it to whom
* Benefit from open access by resolving the infrastructure dilemma “buy or rent”

Access to Opportunity in the Middle East

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea, Jordan

The conference will offer a unique opportunity to hear presentations by leading investment experts, U.S. businesses currently investing in the Middle East, financial institutions operating in the region, and U.S. government officials. Sessions will focus on access to credit, to low- and middle-income housing, and infrastructure. Speakers will also discuss investment opportunities in sectors such as tourism, information technology, franchising and energy.

* Opportunities to learn about financing available from the public and private sectors for investment in the broader Middle East
* Sessions highlighting investment activities in the housing, tourism, information technology and energy sectors
* Sessions on infrastructure projects and franchising opportunities in the region
* Overviews from leading investment experts, U.S. businesses and financial institutions actively investing in the region
* Presentations on the private equity market in the broader Middle East
* Opportunities for facilitating key private sector investment partnerships between U.S. businesses and local businesses and banks
* Insights from U.S. and regional government officials

Talent Management and Workforce Development for Healthcare Conference

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
United States

A great shortage in talent is looming and will likely be in full swing within the next ten years, hitting the health care industry precisely at a time when a demand for healthcare services will be skyrocketing due to the aging of Baby Boomers. In providing services to healthcare providers, this talent shortage is driven both by general demographic trends and by developments specific to the health care sector. While leading providers are well aware of the depth of the problem, many are unsure how to address it. In order to keep a competitive edge amongst industry leaders on such a rapidly evolving issue, it is crucial to examine the most advanced strategies in succession development and talent management.

This marcus evans event will offer an opportunity to learn cutting-edge strategies to take an integrated, holistic approach towards talent management to maximize the impact of HR investments.

3rd Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Sheraton La Jolla San Diego, California United States

The 3rd annual conference exposes attendees to new technologies and models of drug design in the field of protein kinases. New methods for kinase target identification and screening are discussed, as well as the critical role of kinases in drug discovery and development.

Leading experts present their kinase targets and inhibitors in the fields of oncology, CNS, and inflammatory disorders. Attendees receive data from specific clinical trials and hear exclusive information on the newest drugs and targets which inhibit protein kinases.

Hands-on Biomanufacturing Seminar

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2009,
Great Bay Community College 320 Corporate Drive Portsmouth, New Hampshire United States 3081

This workshop, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Technical College, focuses on the topics of fermentation, cell culture, separations and purification. It is designed to explain why and how bioprocessing is able to produce complex protein products starting from simple microorganisms and cells. The course is presented in practical terms and includes many examples that illustrate the basic principles. This is a “hands-on” workshop, with a balanced mix of lecture and laboratory practice where participants can learn the actual handling of bioprocessing equipment representative of manufacturing conditions.

Diyafa 2008: The 3rd Hotel, Restaurant and Food Exhibition for Qatar

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Qatar International Exhibition Center (QIEC), Doha, Qatar

For the third time in Qatar, professionals and connaisseurs in the food art industry will have the opportunity to compete and show their savoir- faire and experience in the culinary world. The Diyafa ‘Salon Culinaire’ will be a unique opportunity for hospitality, food suppliers, catering companies to meet, witness and enjoy this event.
The Salon Culinaire will feature a spectacular display and outstanding competitions such as ice, fruit & vegetables and chocolate carvings, artistic pastry competitions, mezzeh and many more. The Salon Culinaire will be judged by a panel of international and renowned chefs.

Project Rebuild Iraq 2008: The 5th International Rebuild Iraq Exhibition

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Amman Exhibitions Park, Amman, Jordan

56 Government and International Trade Bodies from 36 countries have joined together to support IFP’s 5th International Rebuild Iraq Exhibition, the largest and most prominent exhibition planned in 2008 on the Iraq rebuilding effort. The list of supporting countries runs through all the major powers (the USA, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Japan, Korea) to most economies in Europe, and the Far East.

Good Clinical Practices for the Clinical Research Professional

May 5, 2008 - May 5, 2008,
DIA Horsham,, Pennsylvania United States

With the goal of helping to ensure well-trained clinical investigators and study staff to conduct safe and effective clinical trials, this training course provides the basic knowledge required to conduct clinical trials, including knowledge about subject safety, regulations, and the practicalities of performing research studies. This one-day training course format is a compressed and streamlined lecture.

Regulatory Affairs Part II: The CTD/NDA Phase

May 5, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Baltimore, Maryland United States

This course will offer insight into the regulatory background of the NDA, outline how to prepare an NDA in CTD format, and review post-approval activities. The course will focus on drug and well-characterized biological products and not the regulatory process for devices, generic products or traditional biologics.

The Leadership Experience

May 5, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Westin Horton Plaza San Diego, California United States

THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE is a 3 1/2-day session in which participants, working in a group, assume senior management roles. They analyze information, make decisions, and deal with the consequences of their decisions. There is special emphasis on the skills required to establish cooperation, diagnose and correct dysfunctional groups, and combine the skills of multiple people to accomplish what cannot be done alone. This is a VERY intensive program designed for those who are serious about improving their leadership skills.

Building the eCTD

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Hotel Kong Arthur Copenhagen, Denmark

This course will offer insight into the compilation of the eCTD, share experience and best practise gained during eCTD submissions in the EU, and the eCTD review process. The focus will be on practical experience gained in preparing and submitting electronically.

2008 Week of Learning Tape University and 31st Technical Seminar

May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Baltimore, Maryland United States

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council 2008 Week of Learning is the only industry event focused on pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape. Be sure you are there!

Explore a combination of educational events and learn with your colleagues in the pressure sensitive adhesive tape industry. Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, end users - you will find information of value at the 2008 Week of Learning to:

* Gain the knowledge you need to succeed
* Grow professionally within the PSA tape industry
* Stay current with research through technical paper presentations
* Interact with others who work daily, just like you, in the exciting world of PSA tape.

You will return home energized and equipped to tackle challenges that come your way.

Technical Succession Planning Masterclass

May 5, 2008 - May 6, 2009,
Indonesia

Many organizations have established replacement planning, succession planning or talent management programs to ensure leadership continuity at a time when talent shortages constrict growth or pending retirements threaten business continuity. But some organizations are missing an additional dimension—that is, technical succession planning, defined as a systematic process for transferring institutional memory and for transferring proprietary knowledge gained from the unique experiences of an organization. Technical succession planning also focuses on transferring technical knowledge—that is, unique knowledge about the organization’s technology (such as engineering wisdom). This workshop addresses this cutting-edge issue, a missing element in many organizational succession programs.

Cutting Edge Highlights:
• Define technical succession planning and distinguish it from replacement planning, management succession planning, succession management, and talent management
• Build a compelling case with organizational leaders about the need for technical succession planning
• Discuss step-by-step 12 practical approaches to transferring wisdom, institutional memory
and technical knowledge
• Compare their organizations to best practices in technical succession planning
• Discuss the importance of high professionals in technical succession planning, distinguishing them from high potentials
• Explain the role that technical/functional competencies play in technical succession planning
• Analyze best practice cases in technical succession planning and explain what is good—and what could be improved—in best practice examples

Cleaning Products Fundamentals

May 5, 2008 - May 5, 2008,
Marriott Downtown Hotel, Chicago, Illinois United States

The latest in CSPA’s popular seminar series, Cleaning Products Fundamentals, is slated for May 5, 2008 in Chicago. This latest entry will immediately precede the CSPA Mid-Year Meeting at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

Keeping up with the ever expanding need for technical information requires continuous professional development. At the newly updated Cleaning Products Fundamentals Seminar, you’ll participate in a full day of exposure to the chemistry and theory of cleaning products, both industrial and consumer.

Developed by the Education Committee of the CSPA Cleaning Products Division, the seminar is the latest in a series of teaching sessions designed to present a basic overview of cleaning-product technology and is designed especially for

· formulators new to the cleaning products industry
· training opportunity for new personnel in the cleaning products field
· industry professionals desiring a refresher course