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Conventions: Jun 08, 2008

Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca, Toscana Italy

Cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP regulate a vast array of cellular activity by modulating the function of molecular switches in the cell. The Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) function as key players in controlling the duration and magnitude of these cellular responses by reducing the intracellular levels of cAMP and cGMP. The level of complexity of this role is reflected by the increasingly recognized fact that different PDEs are able to exert control of compartmentalised pools of cAMP and cGMP. The 2008 meeting is the sixth Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases Gordon Research Conference and addresses ground breaking developments in the field. Fundamental research into the structure/function (derived from X-ray crystallography) of PDEs and regulation and compartmentalisation in mammalian cells and lower organisms will be discussed. A major theme of the meeting is how these fundamental studies inform on the role of PDEs in systems biology, with particular focus on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. This is complemented by thorough examination of therapeutic utilities of PDE inhibitors, which is now timely given the commercial success of PDE5 inhibitors. In this regard, the conference includes discussion of the role of different PDEs and the therapeutic utility of inhibitors in cardiovascular disease, schizophrenia, mood disorders and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer disease. The meeting provides an important and needed opportunity to review the most recent developments in the field and aims to inform on the direction of research in this area for the next two years.

Environmental Endocrine Disruptors 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire United States

The Sixth Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Environmental Endocrine Disruptors (EED) will be held June 8-13, 2008, in a beautiful and comfortable resort setting; Waterville Valley Resort, New Hampshire. This conference will mark the 10th anniversary of the first GRC on EED. We will highlight the important advances over the past ten years and hope to help shape the next decade of research. Speakers will include leading scientists from the US, Japan and Europe, as well as young scientists who have recently reported exciting findings.

The 2008 conference is framed around five Specific Aims:

1. To bring together national and international leaders in EED research in a meeting format that promotes learning and open discussion of hypotheses and knowledge gaps and that encourages collaborative research;
2. To highlight the important milestones in EED research since the first GRC on EED in 1998, emphasizing new developments that may guide research in this area over the next ten years;
3. To focus on effects of EED across the lifespan (prenatal, early childhood, puberty, midlife and old age) in a range of model systems;
4. To highlight novel mechanisms, new endpoints and new environmental agents currently being investigated as potential EEDs, and to expand EED exposure assessment;
5. To encourage participation of trainees and other young scientists in EED research.

Biopolymers 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island United States

Biopolymers (proteins, RNA, DNA) are central to most biological processes, including those relevant to human health such as signaling pathways, metabolism, and gene expression. They are implicated in many human diseases, are usually targets of therapeutic drugs and are becoming increasingly used as therapeutic agents themselves. The 2008 Biopolymers GRC will explore recent advances and future trends in understanding the structure, stability, dynamics, and interactions of biopolymers, as well as the impact of these fundamental physico-chemical properties on cellular processes. Biopolymers GRC is uniquely poised to foster multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary connections between chemistry, chemical engineering, physics and biology. This meeting of scientists working in the areas of experimental and theoretical understanding of biopolymers allows the results and ideas to be exchanged, compared, discussed, and synthesized.

Correlated Electron Systems

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine United States

This conference will center on recent developments in correlation physics across the full range of condensed matter and atomic systems. Focus sessions will cover both established but central areas of the field such as high temperature superconductivity, frustrated magnetism, and quantum criticality in heavy fermions and other materials, and emerging research fields including strong magneto-electric coupling and multiferroics, correlated interfaces, graphene, and p-wave superconductivity/ superfluidity in strontium ruthenate and ultra-cold trapped atoms.

Iron-Sulfur Enzymes 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

Iron-sulfur proteins are among the most common and ancient enzymes and electron-transfer agents in nature. They play key roles in photosynthesis, respiration, and the metabolism of small molecules such as H2, CO, and N2. The Iron Sulfur Enzyme Gordon Research Conference evolved from an earlier GRC on Nitrogen Fixation that began in 1994. The scope of the current meeting has broadened to include all enzymes or metalloproteins in which Fe-S bonds play a key role. This year's meeting will focus on the biosynthesis of Fe-S clusters, as well as the structure and mechanism of key Fe-S enzymes such as hydrogenase, nitrogenase and its homologues, radical SAM enzymes, and aconitase-related enzymes. Recent progress on the role of Fe-S enzymes in health, disease, DNA/RNA-processing, and alternative bio-energy systems will also be highlighted. This conference will assemble a broad, diverse, and international group of biologists and chemists who are investigating fundamental issues related to Fe-S enzymes, on atomic, molecular, organism, and environmental scales.

The topics to be addressed will include:

* Biosynthesis & Genomics of Fe-S Enzymes
* Fundamental Fe-S Chemistry
* Hydrogen and Fe-S Enzymes
* Nitrogenase & Homologous Fe-S Enzymes
* Fe-S Enzymes in Health & Disease
* Radical SAM and Aconitase-Related Fe-S Enzymes
* Fe-S Enzymes and Synthetic Analogues in BioEnergy
* Fe-S Enzymes in Geochemistry and the Origin of Life

Meiosis 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire United States

Meiosis is the widely conserved form of cell division that allows sexually reproducing organisms to produce haploid gametes. The 2008 Meiosis Gordon Conference will bring together researchers who study the cell and molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, and evolutionary biology of meiosis. The emphasis is on chromosome dynamics, but will include substantial coverage of cytoskeletal and nuclear structure, gene regulation, gametogenesis, and evolutionary aspects. Session topics will include: control of the meiotic cell cycle; initiation and regulation of meiotic recombination; crossover control; checkpoints that regulate progression through meiosis; histone modifications, silencing, germline small RNAs and transposon suppression; chromosome pairing, formation and disassembly of the synaptonemal complex; cohesion and chromosome condensation; chromosome movements, the meiotic bouquet and the nuclear envelope; spindles, kinetochores and the dissolution of cohesion; and the evolution of meiosis and sexual reproduction.

Molecular & Cellular Neurobiology 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Hongkong, Special Administrative Region, China

The Gordon Conference on Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology is a broad conference designed to promote interactions between American and Asian neuroscientists. The conference will feature speakers from the United States and many Asian countries who are conducting research in diverse areas of modern neuroscience from molecules and cells to circuits, behavior, mental illness and neurodegeneration. Speakers at the conference will describe recent progress in studies important for understanding afflictions that include autism, mental retardation, addiction, mental illness, and neurodegenerative diseases. The topics of the upcoming conference focus on recent progress in molecular, cellular and developmental neurobiology. A total of 9 themes have been selected for the formal conference sessions: Genetic bases of behavior and disease, Stem cells and early neuronal development, Synaptic transmission and plasticity, Circuit Assembly, Synapse formation and structure,Regulation of neuronal morphogenesis, Molecular insights into mental retardation and psychiatric illness, Neuronal communication and behavior, and the Molecular basis of neurological diseases. In addition, Dr. Stanley Prusiner, Nobel Laureate in Medicine, will deliver a special lecture entitled “Protein mis-folding and disease: Prions and their propagation.” which is expected to inspire trainees by his example of courageous work that was disparaged by the mainline scientific community for many years. The conference venue will provide an opportunity for interactions between scientists of many nationalities at early stages of their careers who otherwise have few opportunities for exchange of ideas and establishment of collaborations. Several short talks selected based upon abstract submissions will provide speaking opportunities for young scientists from both North America and Asia.

Physics Research And Education 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island United States

The 2008 Gordon Research Conference on Physics Research and Education, the fifth in this series of conferences, will focus on the expanding and deepening role of computers in physics research and instruction, with particular emphasis on undergraduate education. The purpose of this conference is to survey how computational physics is currently being used, to identify problems where computation helps students understand key physics concepts, and to assess the effectiveness of computational-physics instruction. The conference will highlight current efforts to incorporate computational physics and other computer-based methods (such as simulations and visualizations) into the physics classroom. The format of the conference - which will include invited plenary sessions, contributed poster presentations, and generous amounts of unscheduled time for informal discussions - is specially designed to promote dialogue and cross-fertilization of ideas between educators and researchers at the forefront of their fields, including researchers in physics education. College and university faculty, research associates (postdocs), computational-physics textbook authors, curriculum and educational software developers, and graduate and undergraduate students are invited to participate.

3rd International Conference on Process Development in Iron and Steelmaking

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Nordkalotten Hotel & Konferens, Luleå, Sweden

SCANMET III will focus on research and development activities in steel production, covering all process steps from ironmaking to continuous casting. The purpose is to bring together engineers and scientists from iron and steel producers, research institutes, universities, and suppliers companies to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Major topics will be process development, optimisation
and simulation of process systems.

3rd International Conference on Internet and Web Applications and Services

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Athens, Attica, Greece

The Third International Conference on Internet and Web Applications and Services) continues a series of co-located events that covers the complementary aspects related to designing and deploying of applications based on IP&Web techniques and mechanisms.

ICIW 2008 comprises five complementary tracks. They focus on Web technologies, design and development of Web-based applications, and interactions of these applications with other types of systems. Management aspects related to these applications and challenges on specialized domains are aided at too. Evaluation techniques and standard position on different aspects are part of the expected agenda.

International Conference on the Inclusive Museum

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
The National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, South Holland Netherlands

Main speakers include some of the leading thinkers in museum studies and leading practitioners, as well as numerous paper, colloquium and workshop presentations.

Participants are also welcome to submit a presentation proposal either for a 30-minute paper, 60-minute workshop, jointly presented 90-minute colloquium session or a virtual session. Parallel sessions are loosely grouped into streams reflecting different perspectives or disciplines. Each stream also has its own talking circle, a forum for focused discussion of issues.

NAEYC's 17th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
New Orleans, Louisiana United States

Participation in NAEYC’s National Institute will deepen your understanding of the expanding early childhood knowledge base, develop skills that improve professional preparation and practice, and sharpen your ability to use effective, active learning approaches for adults.

HDMA 2008 Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida United States

The HDMA 2008 Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo is your opportunity to learn what high-profile companies are doing to implement new supply chain technology initiatives; advance legislative and regulatory compliance policies; meet new challenges and opportunities with data sharing and data management; and develop business efficiencies that deliver ROI. Be the first to review the latest, in-depth industry research on the role of the distributor, pandemic preparedness, EDI guidelines and much more!

Shared Services Exchange 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida United States

Welcome to the Shared Services Exchange

Excellent format for increased personal engagement with peers!

Ed Martinez, Executive Director, Financial and Employee Services AT&T Affiliate Services Group

Very good exchange with top leaders of Shared Services in companies across the US and Canada

Paul Wheeler, President, Koch Business Solutions LP

The Shared Services Exchange is an exclusive event specifically developed for heads of shared services. This executive level event consists of thought provoking conference sessions, interactive Brain Weave™ discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and strategic business consultations with leading service providers. Sessions at this elite gathering will facilitate discussion on best practices for managing people, processes and technology and devising strategies for delivering optimal value through shared services.

InRetail Exhibition 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Innovation 1: a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation 2: the creation of something in the mind 3: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.

Our aim:
To inform our visitors of the latest innovations in interior store design, current retail trends and management techniques that ensure successful exclusivity in this highly competitive region.

How:
Informative and interactive presentations from renowned experts in interior design, lighting and in-store media as well as Brand Managers and Management Consultants who will share their knowledge for this ever evolving industry.

Why:
By attending the seminars, you will not only be inspired but will have a clearer understanding of the trends, developments and desires of our discerning consumer.

2008 EFMD Annual Conference - European Foundation for Management Development

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
BI Norwegian School of Management, Oslo, Norway

This Annual event is for all those interested in management development & management education. EFMD members, companies, educational institutions and other associations will bring diverse perspectives and rich discussions on the theme.

The 3rd International Conference “Smart Materials, Structures and Systems”

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Acireale, Catania, Sicilia Italy

The several Symposia featured by CIMTEC 2008 - 3rd International Conference “Smart Materials, Structures and Systems” will involve a multidisciplinary contribution of scientists and experts from Academia and Industry active in a variety of disciplines worldwide, to cover outstanding areas of the subject from simple adaptive materials to complex intelligent integrated systems, thus providing an excellent opportunity to foster progress in the field.

SysAdmin Audit Network Security Rocky Mountain Bootcamp 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Sheraton Denver West, Lakewood, Colorado United States

Sharpen your management and security skills at SANS Rocky Mountain Bootcamp 2008, June 8-13, in Denver, Colorado! Senior members of the SANS faculty will be in Denver to teach a wide variety of SANS' most popular courses including the following:

•Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style. Instructor: Marc Sachs
•Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling. Instructor: John Strand
•Security 508: System Forensics, Investigation & Response.
Instructor: Michael Murr
•Security 502: Perimeter Protection In-Depth. Instructor: Chris Brenton
•Management 414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam. Instructor: Eric Cole
•Management 411: SANS 17799/27001 Security & Audit Framework. Instructor: Dave Hoelzer

SANS Rocky Mountain Bootcamp 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Blvd Lakewood, Colorado United States 80228

Sharpen your management and security skills at SANS Rocky Mountain Bootcamp 2008, June 8-13, in Denver, Colorado! Senior members of the SANS faculty will be in Denver to teach a wide variety of SANS' most popular courses including the following:

•Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style. Instructor: Marc Sachs
•Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling. Instructor: John Strand
•Security 508: System Forensics, Investigation & Response.
Instructor: Michael Murr
•Security 502: Perimeter Protection In-Depth. Instructor: Chris Brenton
•Management 414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam. Instructor: Eric Cole
•Management 411: SANS 17799/27001 Security & Audit Framework. Instructor: Dave Hoelzer

45th Design Automation Conference (DAC)

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for EDA and silicon solutions. DAC features a wide array of technical presentations plus over 250 of the leading electronics design suppliers.

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Guangzhou, Guangdong China

Product groups / application areas - Technical and exterior lighting
- Domestic lighting
- LED, neon, stage and professional lights
- Electric lights
- Accessories and electronic components
- Light Control, management and
measurement systems
- Light production and measurement
equipment

3rd International Conference on Hard and Electromagnetic Probes of High-Energy Nuclear Collisions

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
Hotel Louxo Illa de A Toxa, Galicia Spain

The conference will consist of both plenary and contributed presentations, as well as a poster session, with an excursion for half a day to Santiago de Compostela on Wednesday June 11th 2008 afternoon. There will be a brief student program.

VoIP World Middle East 2008

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

VoIP has finally started to take hold in the Middle East and North Africa, creating tremendous opportunity across the region.

Incumbent operators must now adapt their traditional service offering to meet the requirements of increasingly demanding corporate and residential customers or else face losing them to the new entrants who are determined to gain a foothold in this region.

Equip your organisation with the tools you need to successfully leverage the VoIP opportunity at
VoIP World Middle East 2008

The GeoLearning User & Partner Conference

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Hyatt Regency San Antonio San Antonio, Texas United States

Our goal at the 2008 Summit on Learning & Performance is to host a series of highly interactive sessions with GeoLearning customers and prospective customers to provide networking, strategies and best practices for today’s learning and performance challenges.

10th International Workshop on Physical Characterization of Pharmaceutical Solids. IWPCPS 10

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg Bamberg, Bavaria Germany

The workshop will allow you to learn in a relaxed environment about in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art physical characterization of pharmaceutical solids.

The program is intended to benefit scientists and researchers in the areas of drug discovery, preformulation, formulation, stability testing, product development, product quality control, and analytical services.

Workshop participants will be exposed to several analytical approaches of characterizing a solid. They will learn how these approaches can complement each other and may be utilized individually or in concert in the solution of real problems in pharmaceutical development and solid-state chemistry.

2008 ASLO Summer Meeting

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Delta Hotel, Saint Johns, Newfoundland Canada

The theme of the meeting reflects the history, geographical location and geomorphology of our host town. This meeting is about interactions; between scientists of course, and also between disciplines and approaches, between ecosystems and environments - freshwater and marine. Standing at the easternmost edge of North America, oceans lakes and rivers define the landscape and shape the people and their interactions with the world. Water and fish brought the first Newfoundlanders here and still define their identity. Our visit to St. John's will be a great opportunity to explore linkages between limnology, oceanography and fisheries. We will also highlight cold-water ecosystems. What better place than Newfoundland at the time of year when icebergs dot the coast? Finally, we cannot come to Newfoundland without thinking about our past and revisiting our roots. Ancestors and history are alive in the collective memory here, and we will take time to reflect on the progress and directions of our discipline in the 25 years since ASLO last met in St. John's. Plenary lectures will be held Monday through Friday. Poster and oral sessions will be held throughout the meeting.

Billing & Information Management System (BIMS 2008)

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Beurs van Berlage Amsterdam Netherlands

Now in its 15th year, this event offers you an unparalleled learning experience, plus the opportunity to meet all of the key Billing, IT/IS, Business and Operational Support, Customer Management and Revenue Assurance decision makers under one roof at one time!

The unique structure of the event offers multiple opportunities to access the business support information crucial to the development of your organisation. The agenda for 2008 will include many NEW FEATURES. developed specifically to maximise the learning and networking potential for each delegate! See 'WHAT'S NEW AT BIMS'. to find out more!

Of course the programme will continue to offer a series of in-depth and open operator-only case studies plus a choice of interactive seminar, tutorial and discussion sessions. In addition to this you will be able to network with Billing and IT/IS Professionals from 50+ countries at the BIMS 2008 exhibition. Make the most of your time at this event by meeting all of the leading suppliers face-to-face, hearing numerous product briefings and developing a clear picture of where billing is going and which products and services are on offer to you.

The Fifth Seafood plus Conference

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Old Circus Bldg, Copenhagen, Denmark

The Fifth SEAFOODplus Open Conference will take place in the old Circus building in central Copenhagen starting with an opening reception Sunday 8 June and ending with a great Gala Show in the evening of Tuesday 10 June 2008. In between these events two full conference days will take place with presentation of the most interesting results obtained in the SEAFOODplus projects during the entire project period, which started 1 January 2004. The results having accumulated are many and highly exciting. During the conference days a selection of the best achievements of interest to industry, science, and the general public will be presented in an interesting setting inside the old circus building.

Maintenance & Safety: Certified Maintenance Planner, Dubai

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

* Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities.
* Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work.
* Use the right Key Performance Indicators KPIs for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department.
* Learn how to effectively work with others.
* Develop an effective work schedule to achieve your goals.

2nd International Conference on Osteoimmunology:Interactions of the Immune and Skeletal Systems

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Aldemar Paradise Village Crete, Greece

It has only recently been appreciated that the immune and skeletal systems have major interactions. It is now well documented that osteoclasts, which are important cellular mediators of skeletal homeostasis, are derived from hematopoietic precursors that also give rise to immune cells. In addition, numerous cytokines that were first shown to regulate immune cell function have also been demonstrated to regulate bone cells and influence skeletal health. Conversely, products of bone cells appear critical for the engraftment of marrow in bone, the normal development of the hematopoietic and immune systems and provide niche for long-term memory B and T cells. In the past scientists involved in immune and bone cell investigations have rarely interacted in a significant way as these disciplines have developed independently and, for the most part, remain separate. The conference will bring together leading international scientists from both fields to interact so that new collaboration can develop and more rapid progress in understanding the relationships between these fields can be achieved. Short talks will be selected from abstracts from the international community. This conference will have a format to provide an environment of maximum interaction and interchange through lectures, posters, and open discussion.

Sales & Marketing: Advanced Selling Skills

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Respond to customers' needs in order to adapt their selling approach to those needs.
* Provide advanced selling knowledge and skills for dealing with customers' objections and closing the deal.
* Gain awareness of the professional behavior during all phases of the sales call.
* Obtain an understanding on how to develop a long-term relationship and partnership with their customers.

Training & Development: Certified Training Professional, Dubai

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify the strategic significance of training through particular emphasis on aligning training with strategy, marketing training within the organization and partnering with managers and supervisors.
* List the strategic, tactical and administrative competencies of the training professional.
* Use appropriate methods to conduct a Training Needs Analysis TNA.
* Examine ways to select and coach internal trainers and Subject Matter Experts SMEs and to hire external consultants.
* Demonstrate the success of training at all evaluation levels -- from reaction to Return on Investment ROI.

Finance & Accounting - Corporate Governance Tramsparency and Accountability

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Demystify the fundamental significance of corporate governance.

* Understand corporate governance structures and risk management policies.

* Learn the moral and policy considerations underpinning stakeholders, board of directors, auditors, senior management and directors.

* Put into operations new strategies to improve their corporate performance.

* Learn and apply corporate governance best practices.

Finance & Accounting: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - 2008 Update

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Adopt the language of accounting and finance.

* Develop a sound understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS and their impact on financial reporting.

*Understand the basic principles of assets, liabilities and owners' equity.

* Effectively interpret accounting transactions according to IFRS.

* Demystify the interpretation of financial statements and reports.

Contracts & Projects: Managing Time and Cost of Projects

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand project management framework, processes and tools in compliance with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
* Focus on time and cost management.
* Learn different methods of constructing project diagrams, schedules and plans.
* Learn tools and techniques necessary to perform an in-depth analysis on project schedules and plans.
* Identify different methods for cost estimation and project budgeting and capital budgeting.
* Obtain an in-depth information on earned value analysis.

Sales & Marketing: Promotion and Merchandising Strategies

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Analyze the power of promotion and merchandising in boosting sales.

* Design a promotion plan aimed at the trade and the consumers.

* Practice through field visits the principles of merchandising in outlets.

* Review the criteria for space management and shelf allocation in outlets.

Re-Engineering your Organization: A Road Map to Business Process Improvement

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the terminology and benefits of re-engineering.

* Distinguish between analysis from a functional view and a process view.

* Build an understanding of the approach and techniques to apply when processes need to be re-engineered.

* Maximize customer satisfaction by matching process design to customer needs.

* Redesign workflow and structure successfully within the business.

9th Annual Beyond Genome Tools for Therapies

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco, California United States

-Network with 600+ Paticipants
-View the Latest Exhibitor Technologies
-Hear 120+Scientific Presentations
-Attend Short Courses
-Present a Scientific Poster

ISPPD-6: 6th International Symposium on Pneunomococci and Pneumococcal Diseases

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Reykjavik, Iceland

The Icelandic organizing committee invites you to participate in ISPPD-6, 8.-12. June 2008 in Reykjavik, to learn about the latest scientific achievements, to present your scientific results, to exchange ideas, to strengthen ongoing research collaborations and establish new on pneumococci and pneumococcal diseases.

ISPPD-6 is open to everyone interested in the many aspects of pneumococci and pneumococcal diseases. We warmly welcome colleagues from previous ISPPD meetings as well as newcomers from all over the world The scientific programme will cover all aspects of pneumococci and pneumococcal diseases, ranging from epidemiology, predisposition, etiology and pathogenic mechanisms, to prevention and treatment. It will consist of plenary lectures and selected presentation from submitted abstracts, with ample time for discussions. We hope that the scientific contributions will enhance the knowledge and advance the developments leading to improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

14th Symposium on Chemistry of Nucleic Acid Components

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Hotel Ruze Cesky Krumlov Czech Republic

The Symposium programme covers all aspects and topics of chemistry of nucleic acid components (nucleobases, nucleosides, nucleotides, oligonucleotides and nucleic acids). The main themes will include organic synthesis, bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry and biophysics, biochemistry and chemical biology. The programme will consist of 15 invited plenary lectures, ca 40 selected contributing oral presentations (15-20') and a poster session. Both advanced and young scientists including advanced Ph.D students are encouraged to apply for oral presentations. Informal discussions are expected to continue through the evenings and nights with a glass of good beer or wine. The attendance is limited to 150 regular participants (excluding accompanying persons). English will be the official language of the conference.

Internet and Film Collide: Learn

Jun 8, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
Soho Apple Store, 103 Prince Street, New York, New York United States 10012

In celebration of Internet Week NY, IndieGoGo joins forces with IFP and TubeMogul to present Where Internet and Film Collide: Watch, Learn, & Meet. See the Internet's best content come to life in the theatre, then learn from and mingle with film industry talent and Internet entrepreneurs.

Learn what's next: Panel discussions of premiere filmmakers and online media executives identifying the future trends and actions to take now to capitalize on the future of the medium.