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Conventions: Jun 05, 2008

Forest Expo

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Prince George, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Forest Expo

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Prince George Exhibition Centre, Prince George, British Columbia Canada

Forest Expo provides a showcase to display the latest in new technology, equipment, supplies and services, as well as educate the forest sector and the general public about the importance of our forests. Forest Expo hosts several social functions including a Thursday & Friday Luncheon with Keynote Speakers, Welcome Reception & Chairman's Dinner Dance & Charity Auction.

4th Annual Teaching and Technology Idea Exchange: TTIX

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Utah Valley State College Orem, Utah United States

oin other educators, developers, and innovators from across the nation and beyond in this two-day conference devoted to the exchange and development of information, best practices, and new ideas. TTIX is an open conference that encourages free access to presentation information and materials, and facilitates the sharing of knowledge. Registration for this conference is and always will be free.

XIIth COSMODERM Joint Meeting of ESCAD and the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Divani Caravan Hotel, Athens, Attica, Greece

COSMODERM meetings are usually hosted by National Organizations in own country and in representation of ESCAD. In the year 2008, this honor fell upon the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology.
This distinction bestowed to Greece also displays an appreciation for Greek Dermatologists and Scientists in the field who have been entrusted to host such a meeting and who guarantee to provide the highest world standards in doing so.

Distinguished scientists will participate in the Congress, thus giving us their views and experiences on the latest developments on topics of great interest for us all. During the Congress participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of cosmetology, medical products and techniques.

Current state of the art information will be provided through lectures, plenary sessions and presentations from recent research by experts in the f field, along with the opportunity to take part in hands-on experience through various sessions and workshops.

Banking Tech Asia 2007

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

Banking Tech Asia 2007 is Asia’s premier banking summit and financial services calendar, which will line up 200+ best-in-class industry experts all around the world and provide a profile of the banking growth opportunity segmented by real-time information, emerging technologies and innovations, challenges and opportunities, global and regional best practices.

Banking Tech Asia 2007 will shape your strategy in a changing world and navigate a pathway to harness cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to capitalize on the region’s growth potential so as to keep you at the forefront of banking sector.

Centre for Construction and Identity Conference

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

The Centre for Constructions and Identity at the University of Huddersfield is organizing a two day conference to be held on 5th-6th June 2008. The main theme of the conference is ‘Britishness’ within global contexts, addressing such issues as transnationality of identity, British diasporas and the implications of dual citizenship across the former Empire and beyond.

Exhibition Foundry Furnaces & Castings Expo 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Congress Hall, Astana, Aqmola Kazakhstan

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2nd Annual Lean Six Sigma for Electronics

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
San Jose, California United States

The highly competitive electronics industry has seen many rigorous continuous improvement programs designed to help optimize internal and external performance. Lean and Six Sigma currently top the list even despite some organizations’ insistence that these programs are sometimes packaged as “old wine in new bottles”. Lean and Six Sigma have been the drivers of huge reductions of waste and quality improvements across the electronics industry. Building on the foundation of last year’s conference, the 2nd Annual Lean and Six Sigma for Electronics Conference goes beyond the discussion of basic successes and challenges. This conference will allow Lean Six Sigma practitioners to benchmark best practices, share tactics for overcoming challenges and add to their “bag of tools” for closing quality gaps. Encompassing the divide from contract manufacturer to OEM, the conference will help companies to stay abreast of industry best practices and give attendees the platform to stake claim as industry leaders.

Credit Risk Management 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
The Alpha, Singapore Science Park II Singapore, Singapore

* Risk Management is everyone’s business, not just the CEO’s, CFO’s or CRO’s.
* Have an Overview of Enterprise Risk Management and understand how Credit Risk Management is an integral part of Enterprise Risk Management.
* Have a clear understanding that Credit Risk Management cannot exist in a silo, and that to manage Credit Risks effectively, one must also have a good understanding of Market Risk and Operational Risk Management.
* Have an Understanding of the Link Between A CounterParty’s Enterprise Risk Exposures and The Bank’s Credit Risk Exposure To The CounterParty and A CounterParty’s Default.
* Have an Understanding of The Role of Credit Officers and Credit Risk Managers as Gate-Keepers of a Bank’s Assets.
* “Dirty your Hands” going through a Monte Carlo event simulation process.
* Be introduced to the notion of Probability of Defaults, Exposure Given Default and Recovery Rates, and how one can use these components to compute the Expectation of Credit Losses.
* Be introduced to the quantitative side of risk measurement – Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Conditional Value-at-Risk (C-VaR).
* Be introduced to The Basel Capital Accord.

26th Annual World Leasing Convention

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Last year 200 representatives from over 40 different countries gathered to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the most dynamic meeting point for leasing professionals globally, THE WORLD LEASING CONVENTION. Attracting lessors and lessees, legal and finance specialists, solution providers and industry experts, no other event provides the same breadth and depth as the WLC!

This year the WLC travels to Amsterdam for its 26th meeting, featuring as always the most comprehensive review of industry developments, product innovations, new market opportunities and most importantly unrivalled networking opportunities.

In addition to the renowned two day convention, this event also offers a separated bookable pre-conference workshop (04/06/2008) run by one of the most prominent figures in the leasing community, Sudhir Amembal, Chairman & CEO, Amembal & Associates.

Direct Banking - A Growing Outlook

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Warsaw, Poland

Direct Banking has evolved rapidly over the past few years. Marketing techniques are constantly evolving as banking institutions strive to come up with new and innovative ways to attract new customers and keep their existing ones. Whether it’s Mobile Banking and its promise of added values, internet-based banks and all its advantages or direct banking in general, staying securely one step ahead is priceless innovation.

Join us as we gather industry leaders from Western, Northern and CEE countries as they exchange information and experiences in the Direct Banking Sector. Attending this event will force your direct banking services to operate at their fullest potential.

HR Business Partner Challenge

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Barcelona, Spain

Business partnering is a fundamental rethink of what HR is for, and how it is measured. Today’s HR department aims to deliver a stronger, more competitive business, and is judged on its success in meeting business targets including reducing costs, improving customer service, quicker delivery and product innovation.

By adopting a business partnership approach and consciously aligning HR with business strategy, HR will be empowered to create competitive advantage by harnessing the organizations most valuable resource: its human capital.

Risk Management in Mental Health

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Chaired by Peter Horn National Director, Care Services Improvement Partnership the conference provides an update on proactively improving safety through using risk management tools including, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Clinical Incident Reporting, Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigation.

The conference closes with a joint session on reducing the risk of stigma and social exclusion. The workforce is key to opening up life opportunities for people who experience social exclusion.

4th Annual E-Learning for Financial Institutions

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Rome, Lazio Italy

E-Learning can have an enormous financial impact on business, but proving a return on investment can be tricky unless you know what to look for.

The learning agenda for this conference is to understand the key trends and implications that enable the financial institutions all over Europe to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their e-learning programs at reduced costs.

We at Jacob Fleming are proud to bring to life the 4th annual conference of our traditionally successful e-learning events for financial institutions. This year join us in spectacular Rome. Meet and network with your peers and exchange knowledge, experience and e-learning tips that you can implement back home.

Strategic Outsourcing

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Palmer House Hilton Chicago, Illinois United States

Outsourcing is now approaching the limits of labor arbitrage and leading companies are beginning to view outsourcing as a strategic enterprise strategy rather than a simple cost cutting exercise. According to research from The Conference Board, the next generation of outsourcing will focus on process re-engineering from end to end, learning to manage global network structures, and the globalization of new product innovation.

To provide you with the understanding and tools to capitalize on the new evolution of outsourcing, The 2008 Strategic Outsourcing Conference will examine the entire outsourcing lifecycle and analyze the current state of the industry with a particular focus on globalization.

Platts 3rd Annual Shale Gas Developer

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel Houston, Texas United States

Platts 3rd Annual Shale Gas Developer highlights established/emerging play characteristics and economics, completion specifics, pipeline interconnects, drilling/services approach, and capital/resource investment strategy.

Emerging Plays-Players, Economics, and Completion Specifics:

* Bakken — Montana/North Dakota, who is well positioned?
* Economic models — Updated data using sensitivity pricing for advanced plays
* Woodford Shale — Ardmore and Anadarko basins emerging, E&P execution and timing
* The Barnett — Pushing the eastern and western limits
* E&P MLPs entering the space — What role do they play in mature properties?
* Fayetteville Shale — Play approach; size of play vs. company size
* Devonian — Marcellus/Huron shales emerging, slickwater vs. foam fracs
* Early Stage Mowry/Floyd/Neal Shales — Value creation/testing

Integrating Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting in the Public Sector Seminar 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Cliftons Training Centre, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Organisations in all jurisdictions across the Public Sector are faced with the pressure of increased accountability and the need to demonstrate performance improvements in how they manage their finances. Progressive organisations are exploring new ways of integrating and aligning their budgeting, strategic planning, forecasting and performance management processes, in doing so, they are better able to link their activities to organisational priorities and outcomes.

This seminar applies outcomes driven financial management tools for improved agency performance in an evolving public sector

Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Survival in the 21st Century

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, England, United Kingdom

From our high calibre and world class presenters:-
*Consider and understand ways in which moving from existing to best practice has the potential to release funding for research and drive rapid implementation of real time release (PAT).
*The development of biopharmaceuticals.
*Use of Systems thinking to generate the knowledge that you need for better control and risk avoidance.
*Understand what Strategic Risk Management is and how it can be used to benefit the business.
*Take away experiences from portfolio management in another industry.
Understand the capabilities and behaviours seen in the most effective delivery organisations to take home and apply at your own organisation.

Specialty Pharma Forum

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

Specialty pharma sector is a growing breed of pharmaceutical company that has traditionally capitalised on Big Pharma inflexibility in their business model.

Increasing competition is amongst the factors forcing specialty companies to develop new strategies, adopt novel delivery technologies and increase M&A and in-licensing activities.

This marcusevans forum will analyse specialty pharma business model, key specialty markets and future directions of the industry. Attend this timely conference and you will be able to identify key opportunities and walk away with tools, tips and best strategies on how to achieve high growth.

Retail Banking Asia 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

The innovative customer-oriented structure of the event offers sponsors & partners:

* More decision makers attracted by the depth and breadth of the learning and experience on offer
* More dialogue and direct communication with an audience of key prospects
* More insight into customer objectives, challenges, attitudes, and needs
* More high profile exposure alongside truly innovative and respected industry figures

Retail Banking Asia 2008 Summit is how you make your brand stand out, how you achieve global marketing coverage, how you get the insight as to the strategies, tools and contacts to make it happen. This is not a niche show.

3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
San Francisco, California United States

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to face the challenges of developing more new chemical entities and reducing the cost of R&D, the demand for novel technologies and creative approaches for improving the efficiency of screening has intensified. An increasing number of cell-based assays are used in compound screening and high content screening technologies has gained popularity in the industry. After years of intensive research, label-free technologies have finally arrived in the drug screening market place. These technologies provide new ways of interrogating cellular and molecular binding events and enable orthogonal screening approaches to drug targets.

The goal of the 3rd annual Assay and Screening Technologies Conference is to provide a venue for professionals in the drug discovery industry and academics to get an update of exciting new developments in assay technologies and exchange ideas in developing creative approaches in the drug discovery and development process to improve the efficiency and output.

ASEAN Rubber Conference 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Ave. corner, Asian Development Bank Ave Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1100

More than 18 eminent guest speakers from over 15 countries representing the government agencies, government linked organisations, rubber research and study bodies, rubber association and commercial companies will address a range of topics in NR and SR upstream and downstream sectors, targeting 700 over delegates from 25 countries

The Myth and Reality of the Carbon Market

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Following the success of our highly respected series of Symposiums – Energy Risk Management and Efficiency and Renewable Energy Summit – ACI is proud to present this brand new, senior level Forum, the benchmark setting Event for the America’s Emerging Carbon Market, providing an arena for participants to discuss and debate the financial and practical implications of the carbon trading market. The Year 2008 will see more progress toward carbon markets in the US, with emissions trading systems for greenhouse gases being constructed in various regions of the country and proposals for a federal carbon trading plan gaining traction in Congress. ACI’s The Myth and Reality of the Carbon Market Symposium will assemble top executives in the energy, utilities and financial industries who are successfully implementing carbon strategies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

MecForPack

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Exhibition Centre, Aldo Moro Entrance, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

Suppliers of packaging machine manufacturers:

* Precision mechanical machining
* Engineering & Technologies
* Materials
* Components

MECFORPACK is the only European trade fair where you can meet the manufacturers and designers of automatic packaging machines seeking new technological and supply solutions. At MECFORPACK you can meet and compare notes with R&D managers, production managers and purchasing department managers of the manufacturers as well as with engineering studios and sector experts and consultants.

2008 Annual Scientific Seminar of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC)

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando, Florida United States

Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry.

Predictive Analytics for Business, Marketing and Web - New York City

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
NYC Seminar & Conference Center 71 West 23rd Street New York, New York United States 10010

Business metrics do a great job summarizing the past. But if you want to predict how customers will respond in the future, there is one place to turn—predictive analytics. By learning from your abundant historical data, predictive analytics provides the marketer something beyond standard business reports and sales forecasts: actionable predictions for each customer. These predictions encompass all channels, both online and off, foreseeing which customers will buy, click, respond, convert or cancel. If you predict it, you own it.

The customer predictions generated by predictive analytics deliver more relevant content to each customer, improving response rates, click rates, buying behavior, retention and overall profit. For online applications such as e-marketing and customer care recommendations, predictive analytics acts in real-time, dynamically selecting the ad, web content or cross-sell product each visitor is most likely to click on or respond to, according to that visitor's profile. This is AB selection, rather than just AB testing.

Predictive Analytics for Business, Marketing and Web is a concentrated training program that includes interactive breakout sessions. In two days we cover:

• The techniques, tips and pointers you need in order to run a successful predictive analytics and data mining initiative
• How to strategically position and tactically deploy predictive analytics and data mining at your company
• How to bridge the prevalent gap between technical understanding and practical use
• How a predictive model works, how it's created and how much revenue it generates
• Several detailed case studies that demonstrate predictive analytics in action and make the concepts concrete.

16th Annual Meeting of the Alpe Adria Association of Cardiology

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Adriatic Resort & Convention Center, St. Bernardin, Portoroz, Slovenia

Alpe Adria Annual Cardiology meetings are major events in cardiology as well as cardiac surgery in the region covered and extended by the area of southern part of the European Alps and the Adriatic sea area concerning progress in clinical medicine and research. Carefully prepared scientific programme will offer an excellent opportunity to all cardiologists, cardiac surgeons as well as other specialists interested in cardiovascular medicine to present their scientific work as well as exchange their experiences. We are confident that the scientific program, consisting of plenary lectures, symposia and free communications, will maintain high scientific standards of the previous meetings. In order to achieve all this, we have invited many internationally outstanding experts from the broader fields of cardiovascular Medicine.

Thailand Travel Mart 2008 plus

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
Challenger 3, Impact Muang Thong Thani Bangkok Thailand

Since 2001, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and our partners in the Thai tourism industry have played host to Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+), Thailand's largest B2B annual travel mart.

TTM+ has achieved worldwide recognition for showcasing Thailand's renowned tourism products as well as its important position as the gateway to the natural, cultural and historic treasures of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Devising Successful CRO Contracts

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

Contract decisions and negotiations are the first vital step in establishing an effective partnership. Initial agreements will have long term and far reaching consequences for everyone involved in the project.

This practical two-day training course will examine every aspect of the contract process – from choosing the right pricing scheme, through to improving your negotiating skills. Our experienced trainerwill encourage flexibility in adopting the best-fit scheme depending on the type of study, and will invite interactivity and discussion.

Signal Detection Strategies

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

Signal detection plays a crucial role in your drug safety profile – the rapid identification of potential unwanted side effects is a key component in the drug discovery pathway. With the right signal detection strategies in place, you can substantially strengthen and development screening programmes for faster, more efficient early safety signal detection.

Qualified Person in Clinical Trials

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Regus Southampton, London, England, United Kingdom

The role of the QP has remained constant since 1975 - until recent years. In May 2004, the EU Clinical Trials Directive became mandatory and the role of the Qualified Person was modified to include the certification of IMPs. The ‘CT QP’ must be familiar with EU and national requirements in order to work effectively with colleagues in the clinical trials arena and improve current systems.

This interactive 2-day course will clarify the expectations facing QPs, ensuring your company can meet the demands of the Directive with confident and competent procedures.

Interherb: A Natural Medicine Show

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
Qingdao International Convention Center, Qingdao, Shandong China

Interherb is the only standardized international TCM raw materials and food supplement show with the highest exhibition level in China. Interherb is the ideal location for industry practitioner to source for international and local healthcare products. It provides an effective exchange platform for both international and local enterprises seeking to expand their market, develop international cooperation, display & sale products, promoting their brand image and upgrading international reputations. It is the unique event specifically focused on natural healthcare products in China.

Products and Services

* Food supplement, finished products
* TCM decoction piece
* Natural extraction
* Herbal medicine
* Healthcare product material
* R&D
* TCM machinery

Tax Planning for Family Homes & Chattels

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Jolly St. Ermins, London, England, United Kingdom

The family home is, more often than not, your clients’ biggest asset. It is therefore essential that you are up to speed on the latest tax planning techniques and how to make the most of the various reliefs available.

As the only Conference to focus specifically on not only the family home, but also your clients’ chattels, this is a not to be missed day of tax planning guidance including proactive tips & HMRC traps.

Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland United States

Over the past year, Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service plans have seen immense growth, doubling the amount of enrollees nationwide. This growth provided access to care for countless members, especially in rural areas- but the record increase has been marred by countless reports of miscommunication between sales agents and beneficiaries regarding the services provided in PFFS plans. In addition, providers are becoming increasingly frustrated over delayed claims responses and falling payment rates, and as a result are no longer participating in PFFS plans. In an effort to reduce compliance concerns and expedite reviews, CMS is increasing its oversight of PFFS and suggests that the focus for health plans in 2009 should be on taking proactive measures to address challenges through increased self-monitoring. ExL Health is proud to present a conference providing PFFS plans with insight and strategies into overcoming compliance and operational challenges. Presentations will analyze the current and future status of PFFS plans while offering tactics for improving provider relations, developing beneficiary relationships and remaining compliant within sales and marketing guidelines.

Internal Derangement of Joints 2008: Imaging-Arthroscopic Correlation

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States

This program is a concentrated and comprehensive update of basic and advanced principles related to MR imaging in the assessment of internal derangements of joints. Essential anatomy, physiology, and pathology are used as the foundation for understanding MR imaging findings in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot. When suitable, MR imaging findings are compared to those derived from alternative imaging methods. During the course, correlation of MR imaging findings with those noted at the time of arthroscopy will be emphasized, and the importance of careful clinical examination will be stressed. Such correlation will ensure a more complete understanding of the clinical importance of specific MR imaging findings with regard to therapeutic decision making in a number of internal derangements, especially of the knee and shoulder.

4th Annual RealShare Industrial East

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel Newark, New Jersey United States

With an economic slowdown, inflation, tight credit and turbulence in the capital markets, there are many factors affecting the industrial real estate market in 2008. RealShare INDUSTRIAL EAST will aim to provide some answers as to where the market is now, where it is going, and most importantly, how you can position yourself and your firm to best profit from new opportunities and weather market conditions.

The fourth-annual real estate networking event is produced by Real Estate Media, publishers of Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com, Real Estate New Jersey, Industrial Property Journal and more than two dozen other conferences nationwide annually under the RealShare banner.

The premier real estate networking conference for Eastern Region industrial owners, investors, developers, service providers and financiers, as well as end users, logistics and supply chain management executives, RealShare INDUSTRIAL EAST will cover innovations in streamlining the distribution and supply chain, unearth successes of urban infill and brownfield development, profile key buyers and sellers, offer outlooks for leasing, reveal how deals are getting done in today's topsy-turvy markets, look at how to get the most out of new and redeveloped space, and forecast the transportation and supply chain network through the eyes of executives representing major plane, train, port and truck distribution hubs.

If you haven't already, come and find out for yourself why the RealShare Conference Series attracts top-level real estate executives and is the one networking conference that leading dealmakers put on their calendar.

2008 Life Sciences Summit

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 5, 2008,
Hilton Huntington Long Island New York United States

The Life Sciences Summit is designed to generate new business opportunities and address strategic issues that impact New York’s life sciences industry. An exciting program has been planned covering a focused agenda to appeal to life sciences executives in business development, technology management, legal, human resources, corporate affairs, academic leaders, economic development professionals and the investment community.

Non-Edible Feedstocks for Biodiesel

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 7, 2008,
The Raintree Hotel, 120, St Mary’s Road, Alwarpet Chennai, Tamil Nadu India 600 018

One of the greatest challenges to the widespread deployment and use of biofuels is developing a dedicated energy crops that are cost-effective, easy to sustain and can produce greater yields. One such energy crop is the jatropha plant. Jatropha is a valuable multi-purpose crop to alleviate soil degradation, desertification and deforestation, which can be used for bio-energy to replace petro-diesel, for soap production and climatic protection, and hence deserves specific attention. Join us in this workshop to know the A - Z of jatropha and other non-edible feedstock cultivation and don't miss a chance to visit one of the Jatropha Farm!

Managing Projects & Resources

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Park Hyatt Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

The Managing Projects and Resources Conference attracts many high-level project and resource management delegates representing many of the major pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe.

Managing Projects and Resources 2008 will focus on tactics and processes that organizations can effectively and efficiently use to allocate and implement project resources. The program will consist of a mix of case studies, expert presentations, panels and round-table discussions, including topics on:

Strategy Considerations

* The alliance management - project management interface
* Understanding the implications of "fail fast" strategies on project planning
* Building your project management capabilities
* Ensuring continuous improvements in the project management function
* Integrating project management within portfolio and resource management
* Understanding the difference between project managers and project champions
* Improving the impact of project management on project timelines and cost

Functional Responsibilities

* Identifying key risks, potential bottlenecks and ways to mitigate
* Case studies for project managers
* Communication and motivational issues for project managers
* Incentivizing resource sharing
* Ways to improve resource demand projections for a project

Technical Aspects

* Using balanced scorecards for project assessment
* Using the principles of the “Theory of Constraints” in project management
* Networked project management tools
* Data sharing and visualization tools to assist project management
* Using simulations and scenario planning to assess project plans

Dry Powder Inhalers

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

During the last year there have been a number of very significant events affecting the potential future use of Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs). The launch of Exubera has shown that approval itself may not result in a successful market, even if it is breaking new ground; understanding the reasons and risks are imperative to future insulin and systemic therapeutics delivered by DPIs.

This conference is critical to those that want to understand the market place. It will provide an up-to-date discussion on systemic delivery, on patient DPI use, their likes and dislikes how they use them, plus the effect on the clinical outcomes, be prepared to be surprised by the lessons. Furthermore, current regulatory guidance affecting DPIs and the development environment will be discussed. There is much to debate and strategies yet to be defined and accepted in a ‘Quality by Design’ environment.

Given all the issues, there are new inhaler technologies that may provide many of the answers to the questions raised above. This conference will showcase some of the latest device innovations and give status updates providing you with a potential DPI delivery solution to your business.

This meeting has the potential to be the ONE that will provide you with the inspiration to find the answer that has eluded you for some while.

6th ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2008

Jun 5, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008,
Windsor Plaza Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

ASEAN Ports and Shipping is the largest Ports, Shipping, and Logistics Exhibition and Conference in the ASEAN region and one of the largest in the Asia Pacific region.

The Ministry of Transport Vietnam has endorsed the 6th ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2008 Vietnam Exhibition and Conference taking place at the luxurious 5 star Windsor Plaza Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June.

In progressing the development of Vietnam’s maritime industry, the Vietnam Maritime Code has been revised to encourage all Vietnamese and foreign organisations and companies to invest in developing Vietnam’s shipping industry, port facilities, maintenance and management. With the long-term goal to reform the marine sector beyond 2010, the Vietnamese government aims to develop the shipping sector as a leading industry of the sea-based economy, further international economic integration and ensure sustainable growth.