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Conventions: Jun 01, 2008

212th. AAS Meeting

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
St. Louis, Missouri United States

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The 15th International Conference on Textures of Materials (ICOTOM 15)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States

Held every three years, the International Conference on Textures of Materials (ICOTOM) is an international conference series for the global crystallographic texture community. ICOTOM is dedicated to the goal of promoting all aspects of texture research and applications in all kinds of crystalline materials, from metals to rocks to polymers. In particular the development of experimental and theoretical tools for texture research, the improvement of prediction of texture and anisotropy and utilization of texture in relevant areas are objectives of the texture community of ICOTOM.

The scope of the traditional texture community is broadening to include a variety of disciplines of modern materials science and technology. New techniques such as advanced stereologies, serial sectioning technologies and direct 3D characterization are changing the texture field in exciting ways.

Mammary Gland Biology 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca (Barga), Italy

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by October 1, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by December 3, 2007.

Molecular & Cellular Bioenergetics 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine United States

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by October 1, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by December 3, 2007.

Molecular Cell Biology 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

The Molecular Cell Biology Gordon Conference is focused on the most exciting research discoveries in cell biology. Unlike most specialty meetings, this conference is a unique opportunity to gain a broad view of cell biology and to interact with leaders in their respective fields. To encourage the presentation of new results, we have set aside time for short oral presentations. Junior independent investigators, post-doctoral fellows and students are especially encouraged to attend and request short talks. We aim to promote discussion among participants, and will ask all attendees who are not giving a talk to also present a poster.

The goal of the meeting is to provide insight into the most current molecular models that govern the structural organization and dynamics of cells and organisms.

NOX Family NADPH Oxidases 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) figure prominently in a broad array of biological contexts, including antimicrobial activity, signal transduction, vascular tone, oxygen sensing, endothelial cell function, cell growth and differentiation, fibrosis and tissue remodeling, wound healing, carcinogenesis, thyroid hormone synthesis, vestibular function, plant innate immunity, microbial differentiation, and a host of post-translational changes in biomolecules. The NADPH oxidase (Nox) proteins, a recently identified family of homologues structurally related to gp91phox in phagocytes, provide the non-mitochondrial ROS that contribute to many physiologic functions as well as participate in significant plant and animal pathophysiology. This meeting will examine the structure, cellular and tissue distribution, biochemistry, regulation, and physiology of the members of the Nox protein family. Included in the meeting's purview are the contributions of Nox proteins to the biology of unicellular organisms, plants, and animals, with a strong emphasis on the latter. Sessions encompass ongoing work in specific organ systems (cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, immunologic, and endocrine), plant as well as non mammalian animal biology, fundamental aspects of oxidant-dependent cell signaling and beyond! The program will also include: (1) late-breaking work that surfaces just prior to the meeting and (2) shorter presentations selected from the abstracts submitted by attendees as part of the application process. Effort will be made in this way to highlight and to promote the ongoing work of younger scientists in the field.

Nucleic Acids 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island United States

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by October 1, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by December 3, 2007.

15th International Vascular Biology Meeting

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Sydney, New South Wales Australia

International Vascular Biology Meetings have become a leading forum for the dissemination and discussion of new findings in this rapidly expanding field and the development of collaborations amongst scientists and clinicians. The IVBM tradition will continue in Sydney.

2008 Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Conference

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

EngOpt 2008 - International Conference on Engineering Optimization

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Rio Othon Palace Hotel Copacabana Beach Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

A forum for Engineers, Mathematicians and Computer Scientists to share research and innovations, promoting interdisciplinary activities in all fields of Engineering Optimization.

Migration, Diaspora, Ethnicity, and Nationalism in History

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 30, 2008,
Baltimore, Maryland United States

The relentless thrust of globalization and the unexpected termination of the Cold War have increased rather than reduced global tensions. These developments force us to reconsider some themes once thought to be exhausted. Migrations, the formation of diaspora communities, and the resurgence of ethnicities, both old and new, have transformed nationalisms and conventional conceptions of the nation-state. With such considerations in mind, the Historical Society is pleased to announce that the organizing theme for its 6th conference, scheduled for early June 2008, will be “Migration, Diaspora, Ethnicity, and Nationalism in History.” The conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. We envision a meeting in which historians across fields come together to deepen and enrich the state of knowledge about these vital concerns.

2008 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI 2008)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

WCCI 2008 will be the largest technical event on computational intelligence in the world with the biggest impact. WCCI 2008 will provide a stimulating forum for thousands of scientists, engineers, educators and students from all over the world to disseminate their new research findings and exchange information on emerging areas of research in the fields. WCCI 2008 will also create a pleasant environment for the participants to meet old friends and make new friends who share similar research interests. Please be assured that WCCI 2008 will be very memorable in your lifetime.

American Society of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

WCCI 2008 will be the largest technical event on computational intelligence in the world with the biggest impact. WCCI 2008 will provide a stimulating forum for thousands of scientists, engineers, educators and students from all over the world to disseminate their new research findings and exchange information on emerging areas of research in the fields. WCCI 2008 will also create a pleasant environment for the participants to meet old friends and make new friends who share similar research interests. Please be assured that WCCI 2008 will be very memorable in your lifetime.

New Deans Institute

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska United States

New Deans Institute Goals

Congratulations! Being named as the dean or chair of a professional education program is a significant accomplishment. The decisions you make and the actions you take in your first 12 to 18 months can be critical to your long-term success. The AACTE New Deans Institute (NDI) is designed to help you manage the challenges you confront in your first two years as head administrator of your school, college, or department of education (SCDE). Just as important, the NDI offers an excellent opportunity to work with experienced deans and to build and strengthen your support network of other deans who are at a similar point in their careers.

33rd International Technical Conference on Coal Utilization & Fuel Systems (Clearwater Coal Conference)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater, Florida United States

The Clearwater Coal Conference offers participants 150 technical presentations in four days (Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in five concurrent sessions). Buffet style luncheons, and a fabulous beach reception on Tuesday night offer networking opportunities with 300 conference participants. Pre-conference tutorials held on Sunday provide opportunities to learn about state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technologies.

A new feature at the 2008 conference will be the themed luncheon on Wednesday. The leading experts will host individual tables where discussions on the topics of the day will be held.

4th Pan Pacific Conference on Pesticide Science

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Waikiki Beach Marriott, Honolulu, Hawaii United States

The focus of this conference is research directed toward identification and resolution of issues related to discovery, selection, evaluation and use of pesticides intended for crop, public health and environmental protection. The conference is set up to foster interactions between scientists involved in pesticides in the Pan Pacific Region.

International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis 14th International Conference (ISPD 2008)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Session topics

* Fetal imaging
o First trimester ultrasound in the detection of aneuploidy and anomalies
o Second trimester diagnosis of fetal anomalies using MRI
* Cytogenetics
o Array CGH in prenatal diagnosis
o Clinical significance of DNA copy number variation
* Fetal DNA/RNA
o Use of single nucleotide polymorphism ratios to detect Down syndrome
o Nucleic acids as markers of fetal development and preeclampsia
* Fetal therapy
o Treatment of fetal emergencies
o Stem cell therapy for single gene disorders
o In utero treatment of cardiac disease
* PGD
o Diagnosis of single gene and chromosome disorders
* Screening
o Prenatal screening for Fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy
o Early screening and diagnosis of placental dysfunction
* Teratology
o Maternal obesity and birth defects
o In utero parvoviral infection
* Legal
o Medicolegal pitfalls in prenatal diagnosis
o International perspective on legislating reproductive technologies

Hacker Halted USA 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Myrtle Beach South Carolina United States

The 10th Hacker Halted will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This is the 1st time that Hacker Halted is being organised in the USA. Running concurrently with the highly established Techno Security 2008, this series of Hacker Halted promises to be THE international platform for IT Security Professionals.

Conference Topic Areas

We are looking for specific expertise to be shared with our delegates, both technical and non-technical, in the following fields:

- Risk Assessment
- Policies and Compliance Awareness
- Attacks and Countermeasures
- Perimeter Defence
- Mobile and Wireless Security
- Government Security
- Forensic Investigation into Web Hacking
- Botnets
- Penetration Testing
- Insider Threats
- Cyber Terrorism

WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas United States

Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition benefits all wind professionals.

Whether you are an established industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting and explosive industry, WINDPOWER 2008 has much to offer including 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities. We hope you can join us in Houston, the energy capital of the world!

5th Annual European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC 2008)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Tenerife,, Islas Canarias Spain

The 5th Annual European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC 2008) will present the latest results in research and applications of Semantic Web technologies. ESWC 2008 will also feature a tutorial program, system descriptions and demos, a posters track, a Ph.D. symposium and a number of collocated workshops

Academic Library Advancement and Development Network Conference (ALADN 2008)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Driskill Hotel Austin, Texas United States

The University of Texas Libraries is proud to host ALADN 2008 in Austin! The conference is planned for June 1–4, 2008, with the pre–conference program planned for June 1. Your conference hosts and program committees are working hard to create a conference reflecting what Austin is all about: relevant, meaningful conference content, combined with healthy doses of Texas hospitality spiced up, Austin style.

Speaking of style, "laid-back" is often the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Austin. Keeping in the spirit, your ALADN 2008 conference will be a comfortable, business–casual affair. Our traditional banquet will be "Austin casual" – your best jeans and polished boots.

Automechanika Middle East 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2008,
Dubai Int Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Automechanika Middle East is the event for the rapidly developing automotive aftermarket in the wider Middle East and Africa. The event covers the full range of parts for motor vehicles, as well as components for the drive, chassis, body, electrics and electronic groups, equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, tyres, batteries and performance systems.

Europolymer Conference (EUPOC 2008 )

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Palazzo Feltrinelli Lake Garda, Gargnano, Brescia, Italy

The energetic issue is of paramount importance for our modern industrialized society, and is probably the most striking challenge we have began to face at the beginning of this century. The search for efficient, clean and affordable power generation technologies is a key element in any sustainable development policy. Companies and public institutions all around the world have committed themselves to investing more and more in research programs focussed on renewable and non-conventional energy sources. Material and polymer sciences and nanosciences may supply an important contribution to the development of such energy sources. Energy generation from sun or hydrogen and energy storage will be the key topics this conference will deal with.
This EUPOC conference will bring together experts in a selected group of topics that encompass polymer and materials preparation and characterization, electrochemistry, photophysics, nanoscience and nanotechnology. The goal is to provide a broader context of scientific exchange along the themes of third generation polymeric and organic photovoltaic cells, photoelectrochemical cells for hydrogen generation from water, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, advanced polymers for hydrogen storage and conductive polymers for batteries

4th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB4)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Beurs-WTC Congress Center Rotterdam, Netherlands

Due to the growing impact of renewable resources, this conference aims at bringing together academic researchers, industrial experts, policymakers and venture capital providers to discuss the challenges emerging from the transition towards a biobased economy and to present new developments in this area.
The fourth edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will be held in Rotterdam (The Netherlands), from Sunday June 1st to Wednesday afternoon June 4th 2008. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference is expected to attract about 500 international participants from more than 30 countries.
The conference will provide a forum for leading political, corporate, academic and financial people to discuss development and set up collaborations. The conference further aims to provide an overview of the scientific, technical, economical, environmental and social issues of renewable resources and biorefineries. The conference language will be English.

CTSI Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Conference and Trade Show

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts United States

Clean Technology 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The mission of Clean Technology 2008 is to bring together the entire Clean Technology ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. We do this by linking scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners. The Clean Technology ecosystem enables a growing set of knowledge-based technologies, products or services designed to improve operational performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution.

MENA Drilling Technology Forum 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Doha Qatar

The general focus would be towards streamlining operational efficiencies - achieving more with what is currently available. With these unique challenges amidst mounting drilling activities that the region faces, operators and contractors will continue to face complex financial, technical and human challenges. Safety would be another concern with the Oil & Gas Industry and even more so while analyzing the Drilling Sector, predominantly with majority of the workforce in direct contact with equipment. This would necessitate professional utilization of technological and human resources.

This event will assemble operators and contractors from the MENA Region to share new technologies, efficient methods and case studies specific to the region. The need to meet operational targets, reduce costs, address the skill shortage, direct safety initiatives as well as arrive at ground breaking technology, particularly in the delivery of wells - all discussed at this event - would make it ideal to be a part of.

Hear from industry experts discussing past experiences involving unique challenges to ensure you do not slip into the same mistakes!

28th Triennial International Congress of Midwives

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom

The ICM 2008 Scientific Professional Programme Committee have devised a programme that it believes will be a stimulating opportunity for midwives of all backgrounds and experience.
The framework of the programme offers a diverse range of activities including the traditional peer reviewed papers discussions of work in progress, workshops and innovative approaches such as storytelling, philosophical explorations and art and drama. This inclusive quality programme provides opportunities for delegates and for active participation throughout.
The overarching theme aims to highlight the importance of strengthening midwifery at national, local and community level within diverse healthcare systems. Strong leadership, effective legislation and partnership with women are essential in order to develop a responsive service which is customised to meet local circumstances.

Interntional Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Majestic Palace Hotel, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Brazil

On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committees we are pleased to invite you to submit original research contributions on finfish or shellfish nutrition to the XIII ISFNF.
This is the first time Brazil will host the ISFNF. We are committed to maintain the excellence from previous symposia with a program that encompasses topics of interest for researchers and industry alike.

In addition, we hope to motivate student participation by providing Student Travel Awards as well as special discounts to Latin American, Asian and African students.
We are also planning cultural events, special day trips and short tours to allow you to visit our beautiful city and surrounding areas.

ASTD 2008 International Conference & Exposition

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
San Diego Convention Center San Diego, California United States

Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals welcomes attendees from more than 70 countries. The conference features 200+ educational sessions from industry-leading experts, and a world-class EXPO filled with the latest products and services available from top suppliers.

Oil & Gas Accident Investigation

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 2, 2008,
Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The Oil & Gas Accident Investigation is an event not to be missed. The training is designed to produce and improve current procedures on how to conduct accident investigation by utilising the right tools and software. It particularly aims at the upstream and downstream operations in the Oil & Gas Industry and applies the generic principles to the industires particular requirements. In addition, delegates will have the opportunity to learn from expert leader, industry leaders and practitioners with keen insights and valuable experiences to share.

This Oil & Gas Accident Investigation training focuses on the accident investigation process and modern tools to assist organisations to learn and to prevent the recurrence of accidents. During this training, professionals of the industry will analyse the types of accidents and to evaluate the extent and location of defects (root-causes) in the HSE management systems. A good analytical accident investigation is invaluable to achieve continuous improvement in an organisation’s HSE performance.

3rd Annual Maritime Security Forum 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2008,
Le Meridien, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The maritime transportation system underpins the world economy and it has been the dominant support for global commerce. It is vital, therefore to ensure the continuous integration of safety and security measures in all aspects of the maritime industry to ensure continuous growth of business activities, to safeguard the industry assets and to protect the people involve.

The 3rd Annual Maritime Infrastructure Forum 2008 presents a vital opportunity for marine professionals from all maritime ports, terminals, shipping agencies, organisations and institutes to empower the knowledge on developments, strategies and technologies to improve safety and security and equip the practitioners with the expertise in dealing with Disaster Recovery.

This unique conference will include a Port Visit to DP World to witness the security advancement at the ports, a half-day workshop on Disaster Recovery and winning case studies from industry experts. Topics covered include the Critical steps for Disaster Recovery; Risk Mitigation for Ports and Ships; Vessel Traffic Management Systems and Battling Terrorist attacks for Shippers and Seafarers. Utilise these shared knowledge and insights from our panel of expert speakers and gain an essential advantage to solve your business challenges.

12th Conference on Nonlinear Vibrations, Dynamics, and Multibody Systems

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
The Inn at Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Campus, Blacksburg, Virginia United States

The scope of the conference includes:

* Multibody dynamics: rigid and flexible multibody system dynamics, impact and contact mechanics, solution of DAE, vehicle and tire modeling, railroad vehicle dynamics, biomechanics application, computer algorithms,
* MEMS,
* Dynamics of composite structures,
* Adaptive structures,
* Fluid/structure interactions,
* Nonsmooth dynamics,
* Multi-scale dynamics,
* Parametric vibrations: single- and multi-frequency excitations of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems,
* Computational techniques: efficient algorithms, use of symbolic manipulators, integration of symbolic manipulation and numerical methods, and use of parallel processors,
* Experimental methods: benchmark experiments, measurements in hostile environments, and instrumentation techniques,
* Influence of nonlinearities on control systems, and
* Identification of nonlinear systems.

Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM European Conference 2008)

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Europaischer Hof Hotel Europe Engelberg Switzerland

The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners in a variety of areas within medical decision-making. Participants will be exposed to theoretical developments, applications, and implementation in practice.
We look forward to a stimulating and fruitful exchange.

The conference includes plenary sessions, oral presentations and posters. Parallel sessions will allow the program to focus on specific areas. Several short courses are planned for Sunday, June 1, 2008.

Participants will be welcomed at a reception on Sunday evening, June 1, and the following three days will be devoted to scientific sessions. We plan an evening of entertainment and a festive dinner which will be accessible by cable car to the peak of one of the local famous ski resorts.

The 28th Annual Carribean Insurance Conference

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2009,
The Curacao World Trade Centre Piscadera Bay Curacao Netherlands

The 28th Annual Caribbean Insurance Conference, renowned as the premier conference for professionals in the Insurance Industry falls under the theme “Insurance: An Asset Protection solution”, and also comprises a two-day exhibition, whereby companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the Caribbean insurance and financial services sector.

Throughout the conference you have a chance to:
• Network with other industry peers
• Visit our Exhibition Hall and gather information on products and services
• Learn from our educational sessions how to enhance business practices
• Learn from best practices shared by the leaders in the industry
• Attend Reinsurance Meetings

Biocidal Products Directive

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 2, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

The course is designed to provide an insight to the BPD and to help individuals gain a better understanding on how this Directive will regulate these types of product in the future. It will provide guidance through a combination of taught sessions and practical workshops on developing data packages, undertaking risk assessments and producing biocides dossiers.

The course is designed to work through the use of a number of practical examples and will involve delegates working in teams to navigate the regulatory hurdles presented by the BPD.

ISPE Singapore Conference

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2008,
Suntec International Exhibition Centre, Singapore

Comprising of 4 workshops and 9 individual tracks, ISPE Singapore Conference is the educational platform for the region addressing pharmaceutical manufacturing issues relevant to both multinational and regional manufacturers.

Speakers from regulatory authorities in US and ASEAN together with industry professionals from multinational and regional manufacturers will share their experiences relating to key manufacturing concepts, technological and competitive issues.

20th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
The InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center Cleveland, Ohio United States

As a result of attending this symposium, the participant will be able to:

* Review essential concepts to prepare for the Internal Medicine Board Examination
* Assess areas of relative personal strength in internal medicine
* Acquire enhanced test-taking skills using an interactive system of Board simulation

Contracts & Projects: Certified Project Management Professional

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Sheraton Khalidya Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

* Plan, schedule, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style.

* Understand and apply project management skills and leadership techniques required by the project managers / coordinators in order to achieve the project scope.

* Use coaching, counseling and performance appraisal techniques with project team members to achieve their work activities.

* Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects.

* Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects in the Arab World.

Leadership & Management: Coaching and Counseling for Peak Performance

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define coaching, counseling and mentoring and describe the differences between these three critical people management skills.

* Decide when to use coaching and/or counseling in work-related situations.

* Coach and/or counsel an employee using the multi-step coaching and counseling processes.

* Use coaching and counseling to help subordinates meet or exceed work targets.

* Define mentoring, its main steps and requirements, and how it can be used to improve employee competence.

Quality & Productivity: Certified Qualitry Management Professional

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the impact of leadership to support quality management systems.

* Understand the most used quality philosophies and tools to establish priorities within their organizations.

* Study international, national and local quality standards, models and awards ISO, TQM, Malcolm Baldrige etc.

* Obtain enough knowledge about team dynamics to lead and participate within their continual improvement teams.

Human Resources Management: Competency - based Human Resources Management

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

* Define competencies, their history and the important role they play in Human Resources and the organization.

* Analyze the main components of a competency, the differences between each and their relevance to HR processes.

* Learn where competencies come from and apply the main steps in designing competency frameworks and models.

* Apply competencies in the recruitment and selection processes.

* Learn how to use competencies for identifying training needs.

* Use competencies and behavioral indicators to design performance appraisal systems.

Contracts & Projects: Contract Development

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify the contractual provisions needed in dierent types of contracts.

* Use appropriate language to create good contract clauses.

* Produce clear and unambiguous contractual clauses to suit each different situation.

* Distinguish between necessary complexity and mere legal jargon.

* Simplify complex language where appropriate.

56th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado United States

The program will begin on Sunday, June 1 with tutorial lectures at 5:00 pm and the opening session and plenary lecture at 6:45 pm. The Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall will follow. Monday through Thursday will be full program days of concurrent oral sessions, poster sessions, and workshops. Poster sessions are scheduled before and after the lunch break, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, to allow four hours of viewing time for posters and exhibits. Free Internet access will be provided in the poster/exhibit hall.

1st International Conference: From Deserts to Monsoons

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Aldemar Knossos Royal Village Conference Center Crete, Greece

The Workshop will focus on the production and propagation of aerosols from regional to global scales, their regional to global impacts and coupling to climate. It will be international, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to a variety of relevant Earth system science processes, cutting across several fields. It will attract science experts from Europe, the US, Middle East (Egypt, Israel, etc.) and Asia (India, China, Korea, etc.).

The regions of interest span a wide swath of the Earth, from West Africa/Atlantic to India and SE Asia, and include both dry and wet regions (deserts as well as monsoon regions). The Workshop will maintain a regional focus, emphasizing high resolution modeling and observations, but will also examine detailed physical processes, the role of megacities, other weather impacts such as tropical cyclones and dust storms, as well as the larger and longer-scale coupling to climate.

Interpersonal Skills: Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making, Jeddah

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Jeddah Marriott Hotel, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

*Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions.

* Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions.

*Analyze and solve actual problems facing them at work.

International Freight Logistics Network 15th Membership Conference 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IFLN holds annual conferences, which provide a forum for building all-important relationships with overseas counterparts, and are a valuable benefit of being a member.

It is also a great opportunity to expand the Members' network of contacts and develop new business opportunities with like-minded professionals.

Our next conference is being held at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, in the heart of the modern Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur.

11th Annual NSTI Nanotech 2008

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts United States

Welcome to the Nanotech 2008, the largest and most comprehensive technical and business event in nanotechnology world-wide with over 30 technical & business symposia.

Nanoscale Electronics & Microsystems

* Nano Electronics & Photonics
* Nano Fabrication
* MEMS & NEMS
* Sensors & Systems
* Micro & Nano Fluidics
* MSM - Modeling Microsystems
* WCM - Compact Modeling

Visit Technical & Business Symposia

TMCA Annual Conference & Expo

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 3, 2008,
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida United States 32082

Today's buyers are more sophisticated, better informed, and have immediate access to information to make their purchases. To remain competitive, transportation companies must become equally sophisticated in their approach to marketing and presenting their value proposition.

The 2008 TMCA Marketing Conference & Expo will take a closer look at what it takes to be successful in today's marketing landscape. Nowhere else will today's transportation marketing professionals find what they need to be successful:

* Over 40 sessions in three tracks: Strategic, Tactical, and Best Practices
* Practical sessions cover broad topics in Marketing, Sales, and Communications
* Education for all levels, from Entry-level and Mid-Management to Chief
Marketing Officers
* More than a dozen Interactive Dialogue Workshops
* Networking with other marketing peers and industry media
* Access to valuable resources through a Comprehensive Marketing Expo

Nano Electronics & Photonics

Jun 1, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts United States

Scaling of semiconductor devices has continued unabated for the past three decades, and will likely continue for the near future. However, at the end of this decade (ca. 2011), the nature of the silicon device is such that many alternative approaches are likely to be viable contenders.

Electronic, photonic and communication device opportunities are emerging, but require coordinated industrial efforts to realize their potential. Already, new materials (SOI, SiGe, strained Si) are used in current production, high-k dielectrics, fully metallic gates and more non-(Si, SiO2) are expected in the coming generations. In addition, low dimension structures such as Fin-FETS are being considered.

Yet, the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors does not identify logic devices beyond CMOS, which presents a unique opportunity for the research community to influence the future of technology. Consequently, this symposium will address the role of several prospective technologies in creating new device options in the post-2011 era (sub-10 nm equivalent technologies). It will provide a forum for the presentation of new designs, processes, devices, architectures, and characterization at the nanoscale. Content will be mindful of the rigors of the existing roadmaps and their associated infrastructure, but will also explore extensions to the roadmap in alignment with industry, SIA and governmental initiatives.