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Conventions: Jun 04, 2008

Asia's Leading 4-in-1 Infrastructure Show Returns to Hong Kong

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

The regionally-acclaimed Asian Elenex, Asian Building Technologies, Asian Building Interiors, and Asian Securitex 2008, will be on stage again on 4-6 June 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Spanning a total exhibition area of 12,000 m2, the show has attracted more than 700 international exhibitors bringing forward more than 1,000 premium products – showcasing both the mainstream products and avant-garde technologies applicable for electrical engineering, building automation, building interiors & lighting, and fire & security usages.

Get yourself engaged with a series of value-added events holding alongside. From indoor environment quality to energy efficiency; from fire protection to security measures, as well as facility management; representatives from renowned organisations will share views on multiple themes and the hottest industry trends and outlooks.

Deemed as a rendezvous for all industry delegates and government officials, this tradeshow welcomes all professionals from the electrical engineering, building, interiors and lighting, and security sector. Come and contribute to another record-breaking success together with 15,000+ visitors!

Secure your seats and pre-register NOW at www.asianelenex.com / www.asianbuildtech.com / www.asianbuildinteriors.com / www.asiansecuritex.com.

6th European Conference on Continuous Casting

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Riccione, Italy

The 6th European Conference on Continuous Casting (ECCC 2008) intends to draw the attention of steel producers, plant designers and researchers to review the progress of the innovations introduced into the continuous casting process over the last three years.

Following the prestigious tradition of the previous European Conferences on Continuous Casting, for the ECCC 2008, AIM intends to build on the past success and to confirm the event as the premier forum for anyone connected with the world of continuous casting of steel. This conference will aim at fostering the transfer of information and experiences among delegates with academic and industrial backgrounds and at yielding information on the latest technologies as well as orientations to guide future developments.

MRA Annual Conference & RIF 2008- New York

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
New York, New York United States

MRA sponsors two National Conferences: the Annual Conference, held in the Spring, and the Fall Conference & Research Industry Forum.

When you attend these meetings, you will discover the latest tools and how to apply them to your business, develop skills, expand your knowledge of marketing research and establish a network of research professionals.

Asian Securitex

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Asian Securitex, Asian International Security, Safety and Fire Protection Show & Conference. It will provide a proven platform for international suppliers of a comprehensive range of security products and technology.

Asian Elenex

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

The most important electrical engineering and building automation shows in the region, Asian Elenex aims to provide a forum for a vast range of experts and professionals throughout the Asia Pacific Region to exchange information on latest developments in technologies associated with modern buildings and infrastructural projects.

II International Conference on Community Psychology

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Gulbenkian Portugal

The conference main theme "Building Participative, Empowering & Diverse Communities - Visioning Community Psychology in a worldwide perspective" will be delivered through a number of key thematic areas:
- Community organizing
- Systems change
- Policy change
- Creating new settings
- Training
- Evaluation

- Prevention
- Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Networking
- Strenghtening relationships
- Globalization and north/south dialogue

Maximizing Performance- Eau Claire

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, Wisconsin United States

Often we focus on under-performers and look for ways to move their baseline productivity up. But it is equally important to acknowledge and reward top performers for maintaining their exceptional performance.

In this seminar you will learn how to

* how to inspire employees to better performance
* create a work environment conducive to exceptional performance
* give recognition in ways that are meaningful
* effectively diagnose performance problems

Environmental Toxicology 2008: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Toxicology

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
University of Granada Granada, Andalusia Spain

Second International Conference on Environmental Toxicology. This International Conference will address the need for the exchange of scientific information among experts on issues related to environmental toxicology, toxicity assessment and hazardous waste management. With thousands of new chemicals entering the market every year, it has become necessary to assess their effects on the ecosystem as well as to minimize their impact on the environment.

2nd International Conference on Community Psychology

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon Portugal

3rd Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
Metro Toronto Convention Cenre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

The WUWHS 2008 congress in Toronto will take a unique approach for an International wound care meeting by being evidence-driven. Evidence will be the key to both the congress and also the ongoing activities of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies for 2008 and beyond.
The evidence focus of the congress will begin with the collection and review of the evidence for wound care. This evidence will be internationally critiqued and evaluated both during and after the congress to pull together the single most comprehensive wound care evidence database. The congress will provide the opportunity for your participation in this activity should you desire to be actively involved.

The WUWHS 2008 congress embraces the multicultural, multidisciplinary nature of our audience and provides an opportunity not only to network but also to work together for the benefit of all wound healers on a global basis. Information and participation will embrace all levels of experience.

Why Attend?
This congress will provide:

opportunities to hear and meet international opinion leaders.
the worlds largest wound care exhibition.
comprehensive therapeutic strategies and how they can be translated into better wound care practice.
networking through a wide range of social activities.

Caspian Oil & Gas 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Heydar Aliyev Sport and Exhibition Complex, Baku, Azerbaijan

Why Azerbaijan and Caspian Oil & Gas Conference

* One of the most favorable climate for foreign investment in the region
* Unique geographical location between Europe and Asia
* More than 14 bln. US Dollars Investment during 2004-2007
* 22 major oil agreements with consortiums of foreign oil companies
* BTC Pipeline (Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan)
* BTE Pipeline (Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum)
* Nabucco Project
* The only oil and gas event of its kind in Azerbaijan
* Large networking opportunities
* About 20 sponsors
* 500 conference delegates
* Full support from the Government of Azerbaijan
* Large trade missions from China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Turkey, UK and USA

SNVH Congress 2008 - 5th International "Styrian Noise, Vibration and Harshness Congress"

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Messe Center Graz, Austria

In today's vehicle market it is mandatory to provide both low fuel consumption and low-emission products at lowest costs. The challenge to NVH engineers is to design vehicles with brand specific characteristics. We need the experimental and simulation tools to meet proposed targets. The design cycle demands consideration of novel materials and arrangements in the vehicle. By facing these challenges, we augment our engineering knowledge and increase capabilities.

For these needs, the biennial International Styrian Noise, Vibration & Harshness Congress in Graz, Austria, provides an ideal platform to discuss new ideas, insights and technologies as well as for networking. The congress is organized in cooperation with the Society of Automotive Engineering International (SAE) and has become a well established event in the automotive acoustic world.

The congress aims to bring together engineers and specialists from industry, research institutes and universities to discuss the possibilities and current achievements in vehicle NVH. Speakers and participants from leading centres are expected from all over the world.

Smart Systems 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Seinajoki Science Park, Frami, Seinäjoki, Länsi-Suomen lääni, Finland

This conference will offer You an excellent opportunity for high-lighting the new results and trends of technology and business applications of intelligent systems.

The International Business & Management Research Conference - Hawaii

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii United States

The International Business and Management Research Conference, Hawaii invites you to participate in the conference. The International Business and Management Research Conference, Hawaii (IBMR) publishes articles of interest to members of the Business Community and will provide leadership in introducing new concepts to its readership. Because business is a diverse field, articles should address questions utilizing a variety of methods and theoretical perspectives. The primary goal of the conference will be to provide opportunities for business related academicians and professionals from various business related fields in a global realm to publish their paper in one source. The International Business and Management Conference, Hawaii (IBMR) will bring together academicians and professionals from all areas related business fields and related fields to interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. The conference will provide opportunities for publishing researcher's paper as well as providing opportunities to view other's work. All the accepted papers will be published. Doctoral students are highly encouraged to submit papers to IBMR for competitive review.

6th North American Conference on Multiphase Technology

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Banff, Alberta Canada

The Multiphase Technology Conference once again brings together experts from across the American Continents and Worldwide. With the growth in popularity of this conference, the timetable has again been extended to 2½ days to accommodate the range and number of excellent papers offered for presentation.

Applications

* Case histories with lessons learnt
* Geographical - environmental issues; difficult terrain; deep & ultradeep waters; cold environment; subsea long distance tiebacks; oil sands; sand & particle transport; downhole & seabed processing; wet vs. dry wells; hilly terrain pipeline operations
* Flows - flow assurance; flowlines & risers; vertical flows; heavy oil flows; rheology/complex fluids; bundles/heating systems; slug management & control; turbulence & wave motion; thermal remediation
* Application of flow modelling - field validation; modelling in intelligent wells; multi-dimensional modelling; new applications.

Driver Assist and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Symposium

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States

Driver assist and autonomous vehicle technologies are used to improve productivity and increase the safety in an increasing number of fields. There have been huge improvements seen in recent years in sensing and perception technologies and remarkable technical achievements such as the completion of the DARPA Grand Challenge. These developments have accelerated investments in these technologies. Among the most prominent examples are DARPA's Urban Challenge and Rio Tinto's mult-million dollar grant to the Centre for Mine Automation. This Symposium will showcase technologies, systems and applications of driver assist and autonomous ground vehicles in the areas of transportation, agriculture resource management, and construction and mining.

23rd Annual Offering of Critical Issues in Tumor Microcirculation, Angiogenesis and Metastasis

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Royal Sonesta Hotel 5 Cambridge Parkway Cambridge, Massachusetts United States 2142

Purpose

Most cancer research to date has focused on understanding the biology of tumor cells in vitro with limited attention paid to the in vivo microcirculatory environment in which these cells reside. Since nothing can reach tumor cells from blood without passing through the vascular and interstitial compartments, it seems reasonable to find out more about the structure and function of these two compartments.

The objective of this course is to discuss our current understanding of the tumor microcirculation and angiogenesis, and their relationship with metastasis. Emphasis will be placed on their pathophysiological significance and clinical relevance.

IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium (IV 2008)

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Eindhoven University of Technology. Eindhoven, Netherlands

The 2008 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV’08), which is an annual forum sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transport Systems Society, will take place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands during June 4-6, 2008. Eindhoven provides a splendid conference location. The Conference centre, hotel and demonstration site are all in walking distance, right in the City centre, next to the railway station and the Phileas semi-automated bus system to the airport. Welcome to Eindhoven!

The Intelligent Vehicles Conference gathers researchers from industry, universities and public authorities to discuss research and applications for intelligent vehicles, including the communication between vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure.

Waste Management Strategies related to Environmental and Health Issues

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2009,
Palazzo Bo Padova, Veneto Italy

The disposal of solid wastes may cause considerable environmental and health issues, particularly if carried out in an uncontrolled manner. The Seminar aims to illustrate and discuss these fundamental issue and attempt to find a solution.

Europe Upstream 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

Our Europe Upstream 2008 is the key exploration and development event on Europe and Eurasia, stretching from the Arctic reaches to the Mediterranean, including critical relations with peripheral energy zones (Russia, Central Asia and North Africa), designed for the global oil exploration and gas-LNG industry, with key corporate and Government decision-makers and senior oil executives present ,along with players holding upstream interests across the 27 countries of the European Union.

XX Macao

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, Macau, Special Administrative Region, China

XX Macao–the exploration exchange focuses on finding matches between mining opportunities and sources of financing in the region. The event features a conference, an exhibition, networking and private meetings. It is designed to be the communication centerpiece for mining and investment companies in Asia.

XX Macao will feature company and project presentations and include country overviews hosted by decision makers from some of the world's most geologically rich areas. It will provide a live marketplace for investors and financiers, including banks, fund companies, stock exchanges, and securities companies. In addition, the event will feature private meeting opportunities and networking functions all specially designed to create the exploration exchange, an opportunity never before seen in Asia.

Shape Modeling International (SMI 2008)

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York United States

The IEEE International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (Shape Modeling International, or SMI) provides a premium international forum for the dissemination of new mathematical theories and novel computational techniques for modeling, simulating, and processing digital representations of shapes and their properties to a community of researchers, developers, practitioners, and students in academia and industry across a wide range of fields.

Private Equity World Latin America 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
The Conrad Hotel, Miami, Florida United States

Private equity and hedge funds are now competing for deals and investors. You can benefit from the new developments as economic realities point to emerging markets as sources of stability in a diversified portfolio.

Maybe you invest in Brazil which retains the reputation as the most viable market for private equity investments. You may be looking to Mexico and beyond for the business opportunities that will generate returns. No matter where you chose to invest, the groundwork lain down by your peers is an invaluable source of information.

Pumps and Valves Asia

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Bangkok Thailand

Pumps & Valves Asia 2008 The world pumps market is booming …especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact globalisation of the market as a whole is primed for even bigger expansion. End-user industries, such as water and waste-water treatment, chemical and petro-chemical facilities, together with power generation plants, are set to offer excellent growth and investment opportunities.

Pharma Sales Force Effectiveness 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia United States

The sales team is the driving force behind a pharmaceutical company. New trends and strategies have been emerging in the industry so organizations need to stay ahead of the competition when approaching and selling to clients. It is necessary for your sales team to gain better physician access, find new routes of communication, and understand the different approaches needed for primary and specialized care and to stay educated by re-vamping your training and development programs.

Key topics:

* Preparing your sales team to drive product uptake
* Maintaining a highly-skilled sales force by updating your training approach
* Implementing effective sales compensation strategies
* Making co-promotion and e-detailing work for your strategy
* Creating a strong, long-term relationship with physicians
* Calculating sales force ROI

Mine Closure & Rehabilitation

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Citigate Sebel Brisbane, Queensland Australia

The Mine Closure & Rehabilitation event will give you an in depth understanding of how mine sites around Australia are managing mine closure and rehabilitation; the case studies you will hear will show you what has and has not worked on other mine sites and give you ideas about what you could implement on your site to ensure successful closure and rehabilitation.

The workshops at the event will also give you the opportunity to discuss the specific challenges you are facing on site and allow you to work through these with an industry expert.

2nd Annual RFID 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hotel J W Marriott Mumbai, Maharashtra India

RFID or Radio Frequency Identification Technology is being applied to a variety of applications including supply chain, logistics, shipping, inventory management, warehousing, asset management, security, brand protection, entertainment and technology. Major organizations including Wal-Mart, IBM, HP etc., have been carrying out trials over the last couple of years and have gained valuable experience in deploying applications of RFID technology.

RFID Conference aims to discuss the interplay between technologies, engineering practices, mandates and business processes, and how the various industry verticals can adopt RFID. The successes and challenges of the horizontal technology of RFID as applied to applications within industries will be discussed so as to develop a common base of understanding of how RFID works across industry verticals and how it is impacting these verticals.
RFID Conference is designed to explore the current state-of-the-art and future trends for the utilization of radio frequency technologies in different verticals and expanding role in the auto ID industry and supply chain management. Leading technologists, experts and users will address RFID technology and production advancements as well as the adoption of RFID developments and innovations.

13th International ITA Workshop

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Krakowskie Poland

The ITA’08 Workshop will look specifically at research on flexible and ICT-supported working models and related challenges, focusing on practical implementations of the research done so far. Organisers wish to raise the level of awareness and real-life applicability of flexible working, especially in the European Union’s New Member States. As a result, establishment of new valuable partnerships between researchers and practitioners from these countries and their more experienced colleagues from around the world is expected. The working character of the event and the broad spectrum of its foreseen audience and speakers will surely increase the conference’s value, participants’ satisfaction, and will let initiate new interesting undertakings.

The Future of Retail Banking 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London, England, United Kingdom

The retail banking sector is facing changing times. The credit squeeze and Northern Rock crisis, an uncertain economy, the growing influence of the media and the consumer agenda, and a potential shakeup of pricing models are presenting new challenges for the industry. How should banks respond? The Future of Retail Banking will bring together senior-level decision makers to tackle these issues head-on. Now in its 11th year, this conference has firmly established itself as a leading industry event, providing a strategic forum for the discussion and debate of the future direction of the sector.

Product Stewardship Conference 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Organisations are increasingly analysing the contribution that their products make to society by reducing the environmental impacts of their use and disposal. In doing so organisations can enhance the value of their offering to customers, by improving product choice, aligning with the values and expectations of consumers, and reducing the overall environmental footprint. This conference showcases the work of the leaders in this emerging field.

A variety of organisations will share how they are applying product stewardship as an effective life-cycle management tool to ensure environmentally sustainable business

The 2nd Annual Ethical Leadership and Governance in the Public Sector Conference 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

The Public Sectors’ focus on ethics and governance has increased significantly in recent years. However, while good governance and an ethical culture are something all organisations want, it can be challenging to turn this aspiration into a reality. This 2nd annual conference will feature a series of presentations to assist you in enhancing your governance frameworks, promoting and embedding values and the Code of Conduct to build accountability in your organisation.

Representatives from the federal, state and local government will outline how they are leading governance reform and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical excellence

Airworthiness: We Are Only Human

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
BAWA, 589 Southmead Road,Filton Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Advances in aircraft technologies affecting design, materials, systems and maintenance philosophies have reaped significant improvements in aircraft efficiency, reliability and safety. The biggest challenge remains to be the human being, with its unpredictability, unreliability and multiple failure modes.

Designers, planners and maintainers have all attempted to accommodate the human in different ways, with some success. This event will explore the challenge of engineering the defences against human error.

This hybrid seminar involves a morning session of presentations and an afternoon of workshops to consider how the human affects airworthiness.

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Paediatrics and Women's Health

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Mercure St. Pauls Hotel, Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

This practical one day masterclass will give you the latest updates and answers to your questions about the management of your patients in two important areas within primary care.

In the all new 2008 programme, learn about:

Paediatrics

* Nutrition
* Dermatology
* Child protection.

Women’s health

* Endometriosis and pelvic pain
* Contraception
* Sexual health including infections.

European Card Acquiring Forum 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Sheraon Brussels Airport Hotel Brussels, Belgium

This forum will bring together senior decision makers from banks, global merchants, card schemes, processors and others. During three days, participants will have a unique opportunity to take part in open discussions and share best practices in order to decide on future business models.

Key topics:
Understand the future organisation of card acquiring in SEPA – case studies from Groupement des Cartes Bancaires, EAPS, EPCI
Explore trends and future scenarios of the development of Interchange Fees and Merchant Service Charge, case studies from IKEA, PSE Consulting, EuroCommerce
Get updated on the latest progress of European Banks activities towards a centralised card acuiring system, case studies from Air France, Avis Europe, Barclaycard Business
Learn from the experience of US acquiriers
Discuss new business models and strategies in card acquiring
Gain insight into challenges and barriers of creating a fully Pan-European acquiring business, case study from ERRT and Royal Bank of Scotland
Evaluate the pro’s and contra’s of in-house, outsourced or independent merchant portfolio
and much more...

visit www.EuropeanCardAcquiring.com for more information on speakers and topics.

Business Roundtable with the Government of Mexico, 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Mexico City, Distrito Federal Mexico

Following a surprisingly productive first year in office, Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderón, will find it more challenging to secure other reform items on his agenda in 2008. With mid-term elections set for July 2009, the window of opportunity for convincing opposition legislators to approve controversial reforms-particularly of the energy sector-will be small. Mr Calderón’s negotiating skills, and ability to sustain the informal alliance formed with the centre-left Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), will be put to the test. The Business Roundtable with the Government of Mexico will cast a critical eye on the future plans of the Calderon administration. This is your chance to hear from government officials and ask questions about the future prospects of Mexico. Whether you're doing business in Mexico, looking to expand operations or seeking an entry point into this growing economy, the Business Roundtable with the Government of Mexico is your gateway to understanding the opportunities and challenges in this emerging market.

Clinical Trial Supply USA

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
San Francisco, California United States

After the enormous success of our Clinical Trial Supply USA event held last October in Philadelphia, a gathering of over 120 pharma and biotech clinical supply leaders, ViB events is proud to announce that this established conference is now also accessible to West Coast professionals.

Following the same format as our East Coast event yet tailored to suit your growing needs, the Clinical Trial Supply, San Francisco conference will deal with challenges such as

* tackling EU and FDA legislation
* dealing with clinical distribution and packaging on a global level
* supply management for adaptive trials
* ensuring effective drug accountability and reconciliation

Mission Planning 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

At this conference you will learn about the challenges of planning in Iraq and Afghanistan from experienced mission planners. Attend and hear about the most recent developments of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and NATO’s Air Command and Control System (NATO ACCS).

This conference will cover both the technological improvements in mission planning systems as well as the significant challenges of interoperability and standardization. Key military players will outline civil military cooperation and the challenges of planning within coalitions. Technical experts will discuss real-time mission planning, technical challenges and system requirements.

By attending this event you will have the opportunity to discuss solutions to these multifaceted challenges with other mission planning experts.

This event will discuss the significant changes in mission planning technology since our previous Mission Planning conference in 2006 including new tools that have been developed to plan complex missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and in International Peace Operations.

Molecular Diagnostics

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
The Hatton, London, England, United Kingdom

As increasing understanding of genomics allows medical interventions to be tailored to the patient, SMi’s Molecular Diagnostics Conference will provide the perfect opportunity to keep abreast of developments. Both diagnostics companies and drug producers will benefit from hearing the latest thinking on diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics.

With a panel of top industry experts, the conference will address a number of key areas including:

* Developing companion diagnostics
* Discovering and validating molecular biomarkers
* Improving drug efficacy with personalised medicine
* Using pharmacogenomics to increase drug safety
* Market prospects and the health economics of diagnostics and personalised medicine
* The regulatory regime for diagnostic tests

Russian and CIS Insurance Forum 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Brussels, Belgium

The Russian insurance market is rapidly developing with the annual growth of around 25% and undergoing a number of significant transformations. Together with Ukraine and Kazakhstan it contributes towards 98% of premium income among other CIS insurance markets.

Disposable incomes have shot up and the public is becoming increasingly aware of the availability of insurance products. The pool of uninsured assets, however, is huge, thus making Russian & CIS markets very lucrative for investors both international and dom estic .

There has been noticeable improvement in the transparency of the sector due to crucial changes in the regulation, which include capitalisation requirements, reserving practices, assets investment and licensing arrangements. Russian reinsurance market is rapidly developing driven by regulatory, capitalisation, broker and ratings improvements.

C5's Russian and CIS Insurance Forum 2008 is firmly established as THE only Event for professionals interested in the region. It will present 3 days of highly topical, specialist industry discussions, expert analysis and practical strategies.

Real Estate Opportunities Europe Summit

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hesperia Tower Hotel Barcelona Spain

Investment in real estate has become a global affair. Cross-border capital flows in the property markets can now be counted in billions of dollars. To achieve the best possible return on real estate investment it is vital that investors keep abreast of the economic, political and property scene across a wide canvas.

For a capital-intensive asset class such as commercial real estate, the impact of tighter debt has been swift and significant. The bigger picture would show that commercial real estate is now a global asset class - just like stocks, bonds, and private equity. While the US and the UK have hit an air pocket, real estate markets in continental and Eastern Europe are still climbing. The diversity of commercial real estate markets in these countries means that the ripple effects of credit tightening are felt quite differently in cities around the world.

Real Estate Opportunities (REO): Europe 2008 is a business conference - platform for global and European real estate developers, investors and property asset managers to engage in new ventures be it real estate development projects, property investment funds or financing real estate acquisition strategies.

All for One and One for All

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Eurostars Thalia Hotel Praque Czech Republic

Diversity & Inclusion is already a necessary core competency
for successful leaders and organizations. We are entering a world where long term organisational survival requires us to bring all of our diverse strengths and assets to the corporate table in order to keep and build our competitive advantage.

Keeping pace with the world will require an inclusive mindset and accompanying behaviors. Some companies are already moving to meet the increasing demands for higher performance and greater innovation by making sure that voices are heard, people feel valued and communities of talent are developed.

Inclusion is now an integral part of business operations:

* Playing a critical role in attracting, developing and retaining talent
* Becoming a partner in innovative product development
* Understanding the unique needs of consumers and customers
* Recognizing diversity variables and their impact on performance management

The 4th International Machine Tool, Metalworking, Welding, Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Exhibition

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Surabaya Conention Center, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Following last year's highly succesful event we are delighted to welcome you back to this year's display of the newest technology, equipment and machinery currently available on world markets.

Exhibit Profile:
*Agsorbents *Actuators and Drives *Air Pollution Control Equipment Systems *Analytical/Laboratory Services * Analytical/measuring Instruments *Angle Measuring Devices * *Assay Test Kit Procedures *Balancing Systems *Bending Machines *Bioremediation *Blowers & Dryers *Boring Machines *Broaching & Shaping Machines *Chemical process Technology *Chemical/Non-Chemical Water Treatment Systems *Chemistry Reagents and Gases *Chromatography * Cleaning Devices & Clean Air Systems * Cleaning Equipment. . .

Building Technologies 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

The regionally-acclaimed biennial tradeshow – co-locating with Asian Elenex 2008, Asian Building Interiors 2008 and Asian Securitex 2008 - is BACK and is set to be the BEST and the MOST outstanding exhibition of its kind in Asia.

Not only a unique one-stop sourcing platform for the four interrelated industries, this highly anticipated 4-in-1 show concept also provides a lead for the professionals and traders to seize the dynamic business and investment opportunities offer in Hong Kong and its neighboring cities.

Building M&E Vietnam 2008: The 2nd International Building Management, Mechanical and Electrical, Maintenance and Engineering Technologies, Supplies & Services Exhibition & Conference

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City Exhibition & Convetion Centre (HIECC) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Exhibit Profile
- Energy Efficient Equipment
Thieát bò tieát kieäm naêng löôïng
- Energy Management & Conservation Services
Heä thoáng quaûn lyù & baûo toaøn naêng löôïng
- Intelligent Building Products & Systems
Saûn phaåm & heä thoáng xaây döïng thoâng minh
- Testing & Measuring Equipment
Thieát bò kieåm tra & ño löôøng

Securitex & Fire 2008: The 2nd International Security, Safety and Fire Protection Exhibition

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City Exhibition & Convetion Centre (HIECC) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Exhibit Profile
- Access Control Systems
Heä thoáng kieåm soaùt an ninh
- Alarms & Alarm
Heä thoáng baùo ñoäng
- Biometrics
Heä thoáng sinh traéc hoïc
- CCTV Equipment
Thieát bò CCTV
- Card / Smartcard Technology & Systems
Theû/ Theû thoâng minh
- Control Panels - Fire & Security
Panel ñieàu khieån – Heä thoáng an ninh
- Fire & Gas Detection System & Equipment
Thieát bò & heä thoáng phaùt hieän roø ræ gas & Thieát bò
- Fire Alarm Equipment
Thieát bò baùo chaùy
- Guard Tour Monitoring Systems
Heä thoáng giaùm saùt an ninh
- Computerised Monitoring Systems
Heä thoáng kieåm soaùt maùy vi tính
- Integrated Security Systems
Heä thoáng tích hôïp an ninh
- Locks / Locking Equipment / Safes
Khoùa & thieát bò ñieàu khieån khoaù & Keùt saét
- Protective Clothing Public Address Equipment
Bieån baùo thieát bò y phuïc baûo hoä coâng coäng
- Rescue and Emergency Equipment
Thieát bò baùo ñoäng & cöùu hoä
- Security Guard Services
Dòch vuï baûo veä
- Surveillance Systems & Intruder Detectors
Heä thoáng giaùm saùt & Maùy choáng troäm
- Videophones
Ñieän thoaïi hình aûnh

Entech Pollutec Asia 2008

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center, Bangkok Thailand

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is currently introducing special incentives to encourage businesses to invest in Thai environmental programs. Company income taxes will be cut for 70% of investment in pollution control for up to three years. And exemption of import tax on machinery and equipment is another plus.

The Thai government has earmarked several industrial sectors that need immediate help. One is the Maptaphut industrial estate which is set to spend around four billion baht on pollution control equipment and programs.

To have a profitable business, one of the best places to do it is at Entech Pollutec Asia 2008 in Bangkok. Government representatives from these countries as well as business entrepreneurs will be gathered at BITEC next June and looking to meet you.

ACI's National Conference on: Next Generation Senior Health Services for Hospitals and Health Systems

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States

LEARN ABOUT: • Preparing for the huge surge of Baby Boomers and their care needs • Providing Health Maintenance and Wellness programs to better serve the active Senior population and gain competitive advantage • Expanding your clinical, prevention, wellness and educational services to meet the unique needs of the Senior patient • Meeting the demands of the affluent Senior consumer through offering premium services and amenities including concierge physicians, fitness clubs, nutritionists and educational programs • Marketing to the healthy and active Senior consumer to increase revenue • Maximizing Medicare reimbursement for Geriatric care • Using your Senior services to create downstream revenue and referrals for higher margin procedures • Models to improve services, grow revenues and obtain cost savings from the care of older patients • Effectively measuring the ROI of your Senior service line • Special Presentation: Capturing the active female Senior patient by offering alternative and non-traditional menopause therapies including diet, exercise, yoga, massage and more.

Multimodal 2008 Conference

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 4, 2008,
Liuna Station, 760 James Street North Hamilton, Ontario Canada

The premier conference for transportation, logistics and manufacturing executives and professionals focused on optimizing their business efficiencies and identifying new competitive advantages and collaboration. Full-day event with 2 pre-eminent key-note speakers, 4 high-level panels and top flight networking.

Organized by Supply Chain and Logistics Canada Association, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, City of Hamilton, City of Burlington, Hamilton International Airport, Hamilton Port Authority and Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP

More information at www.MultiModalGateway.com

Register at www.sclcanada.org/multimodal

Investing in 130/30 Funds

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Melia White House, London, England, United Kingdom

As institutional investors continue their indefatigable quest for alpha, the interest in 130/30 funds show no signs of cooling down. With approximately $80 billion already invested in these products, experts predict an explosion in demand for 130/30s over the next few years, specially driven by pension funds.

Often described as a hybrid investment trend, a “hedge fund lite”, or even the “new net long”, 130/30 strategies still pose considerable questions to prospective investors:

Ø Do 130/30 funds produce alpha more efficiently?
Ø Is 130/30 the optimal level of leverage?
Ø How will these funds fit into existing portfolios?
Ø How to incorporate risk management into a 130/30 fund?
Ø How to select a skilled fund manager and monitor performance?
Ø Which will deliver, quantitative or fundamental techniques?
Ø What is the legal & tax framework affecting 130/30?

This conference was designed to provide answers to these and other burning questions, providing strategic information to institutional investors considering new approaches in the quest for alpha.

18th International Symposium on Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
The Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Canada

This Symposium is a unique forum where medical professionals can meet their colleagues from around the world, and exchange ideas and information in the field of Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

International faculty and attendees have gathered annually to educate, learn and receive updates about the latest innovations in diagnosis and management for Adult Congenital Heart Disease. This symposium features a highly dedicated academic international faculty team which includes speakers from the Oregon Health Sciences University, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the University of Toronto.