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Conventions: May 15, 2008

Analogous Spaces

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Congres Centre Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

The International Conference on Analogous Spaces interrogates the analogy between spaces in which knowledge is preserved, organized, transferred or activated. Although these spaces may differ in material, virtual, or operational ways, there are resemblances if one examines their ‘structure,’ ‘form’ and ‘architecture’. How do these spaces co-exist and interrelate?

The conference will be organized around three main themes:

1. The first theme explores spatial analogies in terms of social and intellectual networks. What are the geographic relationships and/or technological affordances that support or inhibit the development of such networks? What constrains their development and effectiveness and how do different kinds of network models help in understanding their formation, evolution and dissolution.
2. The second theme deals with the space of knowledge and memory. How can we compare the encyclopedia and the museum, the book and the library, the diagram and the database? How do they use architecture to structure knowledge and how is architecture used as a metaphor of memory?
3. The third theme explores the space required for speed, action and decision making. In modernity, fast and effective action generates its own space of organization, intelligence and feedback. What does this space look like, and what are the different ways in which it can be represented?

Richard Hakluyt (c.1552-1616)

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
National Maritime Museum, London, England United Kingdom SE10 9NF

This international interdisciplinary conference will address the significance of the work of Richard Hakluyt, the prolific collector and editor of first-hand discovery and adventure narratives, and author of The Principal Navigations, Voiages and Discoveries of the English Nation (1589).

What is Masculinity? How useful is it as a Historical Category?

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
University of London, London, England United Kingdom

In recent years, there has been an explosion in scholarship that questions masculinity in history. This vibrant new approach has incorporated many different theoretical and empirical considerations in historical scholarship. This conference fosters discussion across fields and time period specialism. We would welcome papers in contemporary and modern, early modern, medieval, Classical, Ancient and non-western history, from historians throughout the world who are working in the general field of masculinity studies. The conference will provide discussion of the latest thinking, debates and contention in this field, that it will serve as a review of 'where we are now' in terms of scholarship in the field of masculinity studies. The highest quality papers in this conference will be published in a single volume collection, by Palgrave Macmillan.

Mentoring the Reflective Principal- Session IV

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Austin Airport Marriott South, 4415 South IH-35, Austin, Texas United States 78744

Goals:

* To offer a series of seminars designed specifically for those who supervise or mentor school-based administrators, built around five protocols that use collaborative dialogue for enhancing principals' and assistant principals' reflection on their decisions and actions for impacting higher student achievement

Connect Pakistan: 3rd Information & Communication Technology Exhibition & Conference

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Information technology sector has reinforced its stake as one of the most prominent and productive sectors of the country's economy. CONNECT has gained the reputation of the leading platform in the region showcasing the latest in technology and services. CONNECT exhibits the latest in technology to match the rising needs for telecommunication & information technology solutions in today's world. The show carries great value for the country's fast growing industrial, corporate and consumer markets that are in continuous search of modern technology.

63rd Annual Conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research

May 15, 2008 - May 18, 2008,
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

The conference will bring together almost a thousand of the country's leading public opinion research scientists to discuss and analyze the latest research on public opinion and survey methodology, theory, and results.

This year's conference is being held in the fascinating City of New Orleans -- a fitting location given the theme of the Conference: "Polls for the Public Good ". The city will provide an important case study for conference sessions and speakers who will focus on the ways in which public opinion research conducted in Hurricane Katrina has -- and can continue to be -- used "...for the public good".

Central Europe (CE) Food Congress

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Hotel Croatia, Cavtat, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia

The 4th Central European Congress on Food (CEFood) is part of the series of regular Central European congresses, the most important events in the activities of Food, Technology, Nutrition and Health. Previous CEFood Congresses have taken place in Ljubljana, Slovenia (2002), Budapest, Hungary (2004) and Sofia, Bulgaria (2006). CEFood has been established as an outstanding congress that deals with all the burning issues of our profession with evidence based discussion.

The 6th Croatian Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists (PBN) is continuation of previous congresses (since 1989) and meetings (since 1977) organised, in Croatia, by the PBN Society (since 2004) and the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology (organiser from 1977 to 2001; co-organiser since 2004). Intensive activity of the organisers and with great help from the co-organising European institutions, since 2001, designed this event also as Central European Meeting.

Operational Risk Management

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Singapore

* Risk Management is everyone’s business, not just the CEO’s, CFO’s or CRO’s.
* Discussion on the real challenges in implementing enterprise-wide Operational Risk Management and the methods to overcome some of these challenges.
* Gain an insight to various Good Operational Risk Management Practices.
* “Dirty your Hands” going through a Monte Carlo event simulation process.
* Be introduced to a methodical way of managing Operational Risk from formally defining Operations Processes, to identifying Operational Risks and mitigating these risks, to capturing risk event losses and quantifying Operational Risk losses.
* Be introduced to Frequency Distributions, Severity Distributions and how one can convolute them to obtain joint Frequency-Severity Distributions, and its applications to the quantitative side of operational risk measurement – Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Conditional Value-at-Risk (C-VaR).
* Be introduced to The Basel Capital Accord.

United Astrology Conference (UAC 2008)

May 15, 2008 - May 20, 2008,
Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado United States

UAC 2008 will be the world's largest gathering of professional astrologers ever! Over 270 classes, several pre- and post-conference workshops, and many other exciting events are planned especially for this remarkable conference. The faculty is comprised of 150 of the most highly respected astrologers from all over the world, and they will be speaking on topics of interest to every level of astrological knowledge, from beginner to long-time professional.

The 4th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
The Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia United States

The 4th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare will convene government officials, hospitals, health systems, payer executives, and beneficiary advocates to discuss the progress in shaping the future landscape of Medicare. Innovative strategies and thought provoking discussions dealing with the dynamic issues facing Medicare today will be addressed by some of the Nation's most influential thinkers.

3rd Annual eMarketing Summit- Europe 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
5-Star Zurich Marriott, Zurich, Switzerland

Eyeforpharma's leading eMarketing Summit returns for it's third successful year with a new format and new concepts for 2008, you'll hear from the most experienced and innovative eMarketing experts and enjoy an interactive hands-on learning experience.

Join the 2008 Summit and get fresh perspectives on how to revitalise your online campaigns by introducing better measurement, coordination and execution strategies into your Marketing Mix.

At no other time and in no other place can you find such a high concentration of know-how and innovative ideas in one venue!

International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR 2008)

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

The goal of the 2008 International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR 2008) is to identify new trends and presentations of the latest technologies in the area of high-speed, high-capacity, and high-quality switching and routing for both wired and wireless networks. The overall program of the HPSR 2008 event will be based on technical sessions for presentation of novel research results, tutorials presented by leading international experts, and posters presented by promising young researchers.

The Expo Madagascar ' 08 -International Trade Exhibition

May 15, 2008 - May 18, 2008,
PDE Centre Antananarivo Madagascar

The Expo Madagascar ' 08 -International Trade Exhibition to be held in October 2008 is all set to present over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 30 countries.Trade visitors from all over South & Central African countries are being invited dirtectly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique & Zaire.

Though Madagascar by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighbouring countries.

In 2007, imports of the country rose to over US$ 2 billion, thus making it a very attractive market for foreign exporters.

SolarExpo 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Verona Trade Fair, Verona, Veneto Italy

From the 15th – 17th of May 2008 Solarexpo returns to Verona, Italy. The 2007 edition of SolarExpo hosted at Verona Fair, covered an exceptional 31.700 sqm exhibition area and logged impressive record-breaking numbers in both exhibitor participation (572 direct exhibitors and represented companies) and industry professional attendance (40.600 visitors). The highly anticipated 2008 edition of Solarexpo returning to Verona Fair, will be a high profile event not to be missed.

ISPA/SCEA 2008 Joint Annual Conference

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Grand Hotel His Ter Duin, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland Netherlands

Following the 2000 conference and the high degree of satisfaction expressed by the many delegates and the organising committee, the International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA) in collaboration with the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA), have decided to repeat the experience by returning to Noordwijk in The Netherlands for the 2008 Conference. Noordwijk is located on the North Sea coast and is the Home of the European Space Agency’s Research and Technology Centre (ESA/ESTEC) who will be the main sponsor of the event.

The Space Systems Cost Analysis Group (SSCAG) in collaboration with the Society for Cost Analysis and Forecasting (SCAF) and the European Aerospace Cost Engineering Working Group (EACE) will hold joint Workshops immediately following the ISPA/SCEA 2008 Conference, to give the regular delegates the opportunity to make progress on their endeavours within their respective associations, and allow those attending for the first time to discover these international leading-edge organisations and explore the art of cost estimating.

Pharma Business Intelligence USA Summit 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

Pharma companies seeking competitive advantage are now relying on BI as an innovation and decision-making driver. Innovative strategies offer the possibility of transforming insight into action, of making decisions quickly, and capitalizing on opportunities more fully.

eyeforpharma's Business Intelligence Summit will provide you with the latest industry intelligence on the areas that matter most, including: trends and directions, strategies, organizational competencies, the role of CI, MR and forecasting, metrics, application analytics, and key marketplace and vendor developments across the BI spectrum.

This event guarantees insightful conclusions and takeaway messages for the senior-level pharma audience it will attract.

Ob-Gyn Coding & Reimbursement Conference

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Naples, Florida United States

Do you know how to code the first ob visit? What about coding unrelated symptoms or complications? What do high-risk pregnancies entail? What about multiple gestations and fetal demise? Go beyond basic global ob services how-to's. Learn what you should do in these tricky situations -- as well as other top coding conundrums.

Managing Poor Performance and Supporting Nurses in Difficulty

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
20 Cavendish Square, London, England, United Kingdom

FIFTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The conference begins with a keynote introduction from Maureen Morgan Professional Officer for Policy and Practice Department of Health and Working Group Co-Chair 'Handling Concerns about the Performance of Healthcare Professionals,' who will present an update from the Department of Health. Delegates will also have the opportunity to hear from Gary Kirwan Employment Relations Advisor Royal College of Nursing, who will discuss healthcare revalidation for nurses and the role of the knowledge and skills framework in revalidation.

Palliative Care

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Chaired by Thomas Hughes-Hallet, Advisory Board Member for the End of Life Care Strategy and Chief Executive of Marie Curie, the conference provides a practical guide to improving the quality of end of life care.

The conference focuses on emerging themes from the end of life care strategy including developing a whole systems approach, improving choice and involvement, and improving care after death - in hospital, in the community and in care homes, as well as issues around ensuring those at the end of life are identified and supporting clinicians with trigger points and education.

Hospital at Night

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

SIXTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The sixth national conference begins with an opening address from Wendy Reid National Clinical Lead Hospital at Night and Post Graduate Dean London Deanery. The conference focuses on taking a multi-professional approach to implement and develop Hospital at Night, innovative tools and practice to support Hospital at Night and overcoming implementation challenges and issues to ensure best practice.

Military Robotics (Europe)

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
The Cafe Royal, London, England, United Kingdom

In Europe, a Military Robotics group is already active and a NATO Research Task Group is also looking at military applications for multi-robot systems. In the U.K., a new reconnaissance unmanned underwater vehicle has been selected by the U.K. Ministry of Defence. Now, more than ever before, military interest in robotic vehicles and devices is growing as enabling technologies mature .

* Learn the latest European robotics developments and where the opportunities lie in future markets
* Gain an insight into the most current UK robotics research
* Maximise the effectiveness of your tactical unmanned ground vehicles (TUGVs)
* Develop robots for minesweeping operations

3rd Annual Sales Force Effectiveness in Retail Financial Services

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Very often selling is viewed as a phone call or a face-to-face sales pitch followed by a signed contract. For many years, leading financial institutions have invested in re-designing their structures and strategies to best assist their sales departments. Now that the market demands profitable revenue growth and the opportunitiesthese companies have started to applyinnovative techniques to their sales processes. The truth is that effective sales begin before the first phone call and continue long after the pitch is delivered and the deal is signed. These new techniques have been proved to help an average sales force exceed expectations and successfully launch it to top performance levels.

Following the success of the 2006 and 2007events, Marcus Evans has put together this 3rd annual pan-Europeanforumon “Sales Force Effectiveness in Retail Financial Services.” This year’s selection of speakers will gather in London from different institutions to talk about important issues like maximising the effectiveness of the sales force, performance measurement methodologies, launching cross selling strategies and incorporating new technologies to support the growth of your sales force. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity for exchanging ideas with some of the leading experts of the industry.

2nd Annual Clean Coal Technologies and Strategies Forum

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Berlin, Berlin Germany

Surging oil and gas prices and decreasing supply are giving new life to coal as a fuel of the future – but only if emissions targets are met. The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol is driving the market to develop cost effective clean coal technologies that meet regulatory requirements. New clean coal technologies, including using gasification, carbon capture and storage and oxyfuel combustion, are rapidly being developed with enormous commercial potential. But the cost and time to develop and implement these technologies is a key challenge for the coal industry. Electric power companies are being scrutinised closely and need to fully understand the regulatory climate and how to comply with new environmental standards.

If coal is to be a viable fuel for the future, government and industry must work in tandem to develop and refine technologies and supply the necessary funding and expertise to make use of an abundant coal supply that can satisfy current and future electricity demands while achieving zero emissions goals. For CCTs to be economically viable, there must be a clearly defined regulatory framework outlining where the technology will fit into the Emissions Trading Scheme and how the funding gap can be bridged. The industry must be aware of where it stands in terms of future regulations and what opportunities are available for the implementation of CCTs.

Strategic Operational Refinery Management

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Prague, Czech Republic

Areas explored at the marcusevans conference will include examples of successful refinery asset management, improvements in plant maintenance procedures and the technological and strategic developments being implemented by the industries leading operators. This forum will identify a number of the key areas and opportunities for operators to optimise maintenance efficiency and production performance.

This conference offers its delegates a fantastic opportunity to learn about the key operational developments that influence refinery efficiency and performance. It also presents its participants a chance to network with some of the industries senior maintenance, strategy and production engineers and ascertain an understanding through Case Study experiences of some of the success stories of key industry operators.

4th annual Operational Efficiency in the OTC Derivatives Market

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Although significant progress has been made in the processing of OTC derivatives in the past few years, there is clearly a need for more progress in many key areas. Due to the current market volatility, volumes of OTC derivatives have increased significantly, testing the operational systems that financial institutions are putting into place to handle them. In addition the demand to improve automation for all eligible OTC derivative products coupled with the increasing importance of risk management has strained the capacity of the operational infrastructure to support these markets.

This event will offer the unique opportunity for the major industry participants (sell-side, buy-side, administrators, custodians, and multiple categories of critical vendors and solution providers) to debate and discuss how the industry as a whole can better interoperate to achieve true STP.

13th Annual Pharma & Biotech Licensing & Deal Making Summit

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Two Albany Street New Brunswick, New Jersey United States 8901

Highlights include:

- Update on breakthroughs and investment opportunities in therapeutic areas such as next generation antibody therapies and more
- Latest trends in partnering and licensing deals in specialty markets
- Creating successful and innovative strategic alliances in global partnerships
- Keys to balancing the risk and rewards of licensing agreements and deals
- Unlock value of co-development, co-commercialization and clinical trial opportunities

9th Annual Student Loans in the Capital Markets Summit

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Key Issues to be Deliberated Include:

* State of the Student Loan Capital Markets: Credit Crunch and Financial Market Liquidity Squeeze – Evaluating the Impact
* Firing Line: Student Loan Capital Market Professionals Field and Deliberate Delegate Questions – An Open Forum
* Servicing Student Loans: A Critical and Functional Evaluation
* Legislative and Regulatory Update: The Impact of Recent and Pending Legislation on Student Loans
* The Private Loan Market: Assessing the Sector in a Challenging Financial Environment
* SLABS: How Student Loan Securitization is Faring when ABS Investors are Sitting on the Sidelines
* A Research Perspective on Student Loans in the Capital Markets: Will We See a Shakeout in the Student Loan Market?
* An Appraisal of Student Loan Funding Option Alternatives: Diversifying Financing
* SLABS and Student Loan Financing from the Investor Perspective
* Student Lenders Come Under the Microscope: Recent Challenges to Student Loan Originators – Headline Risk; Origination; Pricing; Other
* Recent and Evolving Legal Issues in Student Loans
* The Sales Side: Distribution, Syndication, Primary and Secondary Market Trading
* Consolidation Loans: What’s New?

Mature Fields Development and Recovery Optimisation

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Vienna, Austria

At a time where crude oil prices have soared to historic heights investment in new technologies to boost field recovery is well justified in commercial terms. Companies find it increasingly attractive to constantly improve their management strategies and the application of technical solutions so as to maximise recovery from both mature and marginal fields, and increase operational cost-effectiveness.

This Conference addresses main industry concerns related to mature field management highlighting maintenance, reliability and HSE-related issues pertaining to ageing assets, as well as the practical aspects of EOR/IOR implementation.

A series of informative case studies presented by respected industry experts will share knowledge acquired by long-term experience in brownfield exploitation under differing work conditions, focusing on the application of technologies and management tools, and will provide a solid basis for learning and discussion.

Platts 7th Annual Liquefied Natural Gas

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel Houston, Texas United States

Join the executives from the leading LNG, shipping, E&P, pipeline, and LDC companies who gather at this event each year to discuss issues and find solutions.

Hear expert opinion on:

* Supply — What’s being produced in Russia, the Mideast, Australia, Indonesia, etc? Where will it be sold?
* Pricing and Contract Terms — Latest trends
* U.S. Terminal Progress — What will be built on the West Coast, East Coast, and Gulf?
* Regulatory Approvals and Permitting — Where are the obstacles?
* Market Dynamics — LNG impact on pipelines and storage; gas on gas competition
* Hemisphere Report — Status of projects in Latin America and Canada

Effective Management of Properties and Facilities

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Effective property or building management evolves around facility management which consists of lifecycle management, lifecycle costing, asset management, timely management, types of management, management cost, self perform
management, outsourcing facility management and safety management.

An effective facility maintenance management not only able to prolong a life span of the building but also be able to minimize the maintenance cost for a maximum life span of the building asset for the building owner/managers.

In this seminar we would touch on the basic requirements of a building facility maintenance which all building owners and building managers need to know.

Australian Risk Summit 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Dockside Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

n response to feedback from Risk 07, the Australian Risk Summit 2008 has been re-formatted in its structure and content to give you the best possible value in attending a Risk Summit. This programme includes:

* New format - includes ½ day master classes to add technical implementation skills
* Fewer speakers but more case studies focusing on 'how' they implemented their RM frameworks
* Big keynote speaker - We are delighted to welcome Frank Abagnale to the Summit
* New speakers from leading organisations
* Fresh case studies on the key topics of interest

Summary of Event - highlights include:

* International keynote presentations
* Practical case studies
* Two intense, practical master classes led by industry experts
* 70 minute hypothetical
* Cocktail networking drinks
* Full documentation

21st Century Hospital Ventilation

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

Ventilation and air quality is vital within the various theatres, isolation rooms and wards of hospitals and healthcare buildings. Whether it’s a new-build or existing healthcare building, the need for sufficient air quality is a vital challenge for the engineers involved.

IMechE therefore invite you to this one-day seminar in order to provide an update on the latest methods used to maintain air quality in these environments. With presentations from leading figures in the healthcare ventilation industry, this event aims to be a comprehensive guide to healthcare ventilation and the engineering challenges and solutions presented by it.

Pharmaceutical Life Cycle Management and Line Extension

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

The introduction of a generic onto the market generally spells the end of a branded product’s life cycle. Sure fire methods for protecting these proprietary compounds are decreasing, even with strong patents that are built to last. The outlook for retaining market share for established products may seem bleak but on the contrary there are some proven and workable strategies of interest. Line extension through reformulation and using new delivery technology show promise to continue working, as do particular patent protection measures.

PharmaMarketing 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Galleria, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

The PharmaMarketing 2008 will analyse the key sales & marketing challenges faced by both the multinationals and generics players in the Philippines. The forum focuses on the current hot-button issues in pricing, marketing of Rx and OTC drugs; branding (new product and generics), product life cycle optimisation and sales force effectiveness.

Best practice models will be shared and examined through this interactive platform by overseas speakers, local giants, industry leaders and government authorities. The 2-day forum also includes 2 interactive panel discussions to promote brainstorming and special half-day workshop - Sales Force Excellence to synergise the effort of marketing and branding to boost sales and market share.

Navigating the Carbon World

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina 333 W. Harbor Drive San Diego, California United States 92101

This annual conference brings together leading experts on climate change to take a hard look at developing climate policies, standards and trends.

Over 1000 policymakers, businesses, academics and NGOs from across the globe will gather in San Diego, CA for this two day event that focuses on providing a complete understanding of the climate programs being built in the world around us and helping you successfully navigate your organization’s course into the future. Please join us this May in San Diego!

Open Road 2008 Conference

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Conference Centre - Village Roadshow Theatrette State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

In an era when the Internet and the language of the Internet have an increasing impact on the way one accesses information and engages with government, business and each other, the conference will explore, discuss and showcase the use of ICT in:

* linguistic and cultural development;
* delivering information to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities;
* improving online communication with CALD communities; and
* developing and promoting multilingual and multicultural societies.

PRM03 - Operational Risk Management

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
100 Orchard Road Singapore

Highlights
Risk Management is everyone’s business, not just the CEO’s, CFO’s or CRO’s.
Discussion on the real challenges in implementing enterprise-wide Operational Risk Management and the methods to overcome some of these challenges.
Gain an insight to various Good Operational Risk Management Practices.
“Dirty your Hands” going through a Monte Carlo event simulation process.
Be introduced to a methodical way of managing Operational Risk from formally defining Operations Processes, to identifying Operational Risks and mitigating these risks, to capturing risk event losses and quantifying Operational Risk losses.
Be introduced to Frequency Distributions, Severity Distributions and how one can convolute them to obtain joint Frequency-Severity Distributions, and its applications to the quantitative side of operational risk measurement – Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Conditional Value-at-Risk (C-VaR).
Be introduced to The Basel Capital Accord.

Seminar Facilitator:
Dr. Jeffrey C. K. Lim, Ph.D., C.Sci., C.Math., FIMA, FRM, PRM, B.Fel.

Oil China 2008 - 4th China International Exhibition of Olive Oil & Edible Oil

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Exhibitors from:

Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Tunis, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Australia, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, China, USA, France,

Exhibit Scopes:

*Olive oil, virgin and extra virgin olive oil, organic, IGP, DOP olive oil, olive products, olive oil by products (cosmetics), technology
*Other special type edible oil, camellia oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, safflower seed oil, nucleolus oil, almond oil, pumpkin oil, garlic oil and so on.
*Soybean oil, corn oil, colza oil, peanut oil, cottonseed oil, concoction oil and salad oil
*Edible oil by new products, new technology, equipment
*Publication, services
*Other related products like wine, vinegar and so on.

Oil Crops 2008 China

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Organizer:
*CCPIT Specialized Sub-Council of Agriculture

Co-Organizer:

*Beijing Regalland Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Supporters:

*Chinese Cereals and Oils Association (CCOA), Oil & Fat Association
*China Olive and Olive Oil Association, Preparation Committee
*China Olive Oil Club
*China Cereal & Oil Market Newspaper
*China Oil & Fat

Oiltech China

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Oiltech China is the only and professional exhibition for equipment and technology of edible oil in China, offers the most direct and efficient business site for between the manufacturers, exporters with the Chinese edible oil producers, importers, traders, and agents to meet each other, achieve the cooperation and expand the influence of your brands, and also would communicate with Chinese professionals, experts and manufacturers. Oiltech China 2007 has been held successfully from April 16 to 18 in Beijing. Over 120 companies that are from Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Portugal, Tunisia, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Israel, China, Hong Kong have participated in this exhibition

Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
The Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom

The 'developmental origins' hypothesis proposes that poor nutrition, maternal stress or other adverse influences in early life elicit developmental adaptations that permanently alter the individual's structure, physiology, and metabolism.
These adaptations have long term consequences predisposing an individual to a variety of common disorders including cardiovascular, metabolic and psychological disorders in late life.
The hypothesis is now the focus of intensive research in both basic science and human clinical research. The hypothesis has important implications for clinical practice. It suggests that we must look to improvements in the health and nutrition of mothers and children if we are to prevent many of these chronic diseases. It has also led to novel approaches for the prevention and screening of these conditions as well as their treatment.
This meeting brings together some of the leading researchers in this field who will review the science underlying the "developmental origins" hypothesis and the likely impact for both primary care and hospital medicine.

Mature Fields Development and Recovery Optimistion

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Vienna Austria

At a time where crude oil prices have soared to historic heights investment in new technologies to boost field recovery is well justified in commercial terms. Companies find it increasingly attractive to constantly improve their management strategies and the application of technical solutions so as to maximise recovery from both mature and marginal fields, and increase operational cost-effectiveness.

This Conference addresses main industry concerns related to mature field management highlighting maintenance, reliability and HSE-related issues pertaining to ageing assets, as well as the practical aspects of EOR/IOR implementation.

A series of informative case studies presented by respected industry experts will share knowledge acquired by long-term experience in brownfield exploitation under differing work conditions, focusing on the application of technologies and management tools, and will provide a solid basis for learning and discussion.

IJK : International Jewellery Kobe

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Kobe, Japan

The world's leading quality pearl trade show and western Japan's largest international jewellery event. Sister event to International Jewellery Tokyo. Ideal platform to tap western Japan market which accounts for 50% of Japan’s entire sales.

Products and Services

Pearls, pearl jewellery, gemstones (loose stones, loose pearls, beads, strands, other gemstones), precious and semi-precious stones, coral, amber, cameos, gold, platinum and silver jewellery, antique jewellery, jewellery watches, jewellery showcases, window displays, packaging materials, manufacturing/processing equipment and tools.

Marketing trends seminar and marketing networking event.

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel Zurich Zurich Switzerland

Learn about the latest marketing trends from 4 marketing specialists, meet your marketing peers and get knowledge, new friends and excitement

Organized by Chief Exclusive Marketing Officer’s community (aka “Marketingboss), Meemoo2 Marketingboss and Fokus Integrated with kind support from TeleFaction, this marketing seminar and networking event offers you a unique chance to obtain valuable knowledge about the latest marketing trends. And you get a chance to meet your marketing colleagues in an informal setting – right in the center of Zürich.

The event theme is Marketing Trends in the Experience Economy. Four speakers will provide insights into four different areas of the current trends in marketing. The topics covered will be relevant to all marketers representing all industries, all company sizes and all levels of experience.

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Global Shareholder Activism 7 Eu

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Prince de Galles Hotel, Paris, Ile de France France

Join institutional investors and leading academics and advisors at this exclusive forum. The following is the current agenda and list of confirmed speakers for the Global Shareholder Activism Conference 7eu.

The 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Neurology

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama Japan

In this Century of the Brain, as it is aptly called, brain science has come a long way, both in the study of the brain’s mechanics and in the development of new drugs. We are seeing signs of great hope for the treatment of neurological disorders. Japan has been making significant contributions in transmitting new findings to the world. We believe that the joy of sharing the latest findings, together with academic reports and discussions, which strengthen our expectations for the future, will further facilitate a lively exchange at the conference. I am excited that this milestone in neurology will take place in Yokohama during the 150th anniversary year of the port.

We hope that this conference will also provide significant learning opportunities for the neurologist of tomorrow. With a focus on the enhancement of postgraduate and continuing education, we incorporated programs that offer hands-on experience (on-the-job training) so that updates on medicine and treatment will be shared directly with doctors who can use them in a clinical environment. We hope that this will greatly help the development of neurological research and the enhancement of medical care.

Web Capabilitites

May 15, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Rydges World Square, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

So that your organisation gains the most from these interrelated conferences, Ark Group has made the registration process flexible so that you can attend one day and a colleague can attend the other.

Conference One
Understanding Web Capabilities and Limitations
Assisting non-technical professionals to master the web

This highly interactive and skills based conference will assist you in realising your web potential through:

* Understanding how the web works in a business sense
* Producing your own web content and manage it effectively
* Recognising relevant constraints and working within them
* Getting in on new collaborative technologies at the ground level

Conference Two
Communicating Web Capabilities and Limitations
Conveying web potential in an effective format across the organization

Utilise this skills intensive one-day conference to arm yourself with effective communications tools and learn how to:

* Discuss the web in a way the business understands
* Identify the best ways to get the messages through
* Use your area of expertise as a tool to encourage engagement
* Plan for the future by communicating with web 2.0 technologies

Essential Topics in Pediatrics 2008: Exploring the Developmental Spectrum

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Catamaran Hotel San Diego, California United States

Essential Topics in Pediatrics 2008: Exploring the Developmental Spectrum has been designed for practitioners who provide care for pediatric patients in ambulatory settings. The course has a special
focus on developmental disabilities because of their prevalence in children and the importance of early diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Experts in the field of autism will update participants on early diagnosis and management of this disorder through several lectures and an intensive workshop.
In addition, the etiologies and management of early childhood hearing loss will be explored in depth by an audiologist and an otolaryngologist. Pediatric subspecialists in various disciplines, including ophthalmology, infectious diseases and dermatology, will present updates in their fields with relevance to practitioners delivering primary care to children.

Participants will be active learners through the use of an audience response system in some of the general sessions as well as a series of interactive workshops. This method of active learning is designed to assist participants in learning and maintaining the knowledge and skills taught during the course.

The course has been designed with the generalist in mind and will prove valuable in the day-to-day practices of pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pediatric nurses, and school nurses. We hope that you will find a mix of important review topics as well as relevant new information to incorporate into your care of children.

Leadership and Business Strategies for Integrative Health Care

May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort Phoenix, Arizona United States

Integrative medicine and complementary therapies are quickly becoming a mainstay within our health care communities. Offering a wide array of healing and preventative services, they are positively impacting our communities in greater numbers than ever before. As health care continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by a growing consumer voice and the changing political climate, integrative medicine is gaining even greater recognition as a valued part of the health care delivery system. Solid leadership, financial stability, and a clear purpose have never been more critical.

Leadership and Business Strategies for Integrative Health Care addresses the vital issues in developing and sustaining a successful integrative medicine program. Health care leaders from across the country and from a variety of settings will share their stories and offer practical strategies and techniques that you can apply in your organization or community.

This three-day program has been customized to provide you and your team with top-notch educational sessions, strategic discussions and in-depth case studies, skill-building workshops, a diverse and interactive exhibit forum, poster board presentations and ample time for networking.

Participants also are encouraged to join a pre-conference site visit to either the Virginia Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Health Care or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, an award-winning healing hospital in Gilbert, Arizona. You will learn about how each organization was founded and the services offered to its patients.

This program is a one-of-a-kind event you can’t afford to miss. Bring a team of leaders so your organization can gain the maximum benefit from the conference.

Lead Extraction 2008

May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Grand Ballroom, InterContinental San Francisco San Francisco, California United States

Transvenous lead extraction is the core technique central to the treatment of cardiovascular implantable electronic device complications. With over 4.3 million people having received implantable pacemakers, cardio-defibrillators, or biventricular devices around the world, much of the major long-term morbidity associated with these devices is related to the leads, including infectious and vascular complications. A key element to the successful treatment and improved quality of life for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and other devices are knowledgeable, skilled clinicians and surgeons who keep abreast of the latest procedural and clinical guidelines.