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Conventions: Jun 10, 2008

2008 Global Petroleum Show

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Calgary Stampede Park Calgary, Alberta Canada

The 2008 Global Petroleum Show is the wod's largest petroleum event. Every two years Global Petroleum Show presentd the latest in oil & gas technology, products, services, and business strategies for the world-wide energy industry. Join 50,00 visitors from 85 countries to network, develop new business, and share in the Global petroleum Show experience.

Markex and World of Events 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Sandton Sun and Towers Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

The only marketing, promotions & special events exhibition you need to attend.

For 22 years, Markex has been recognised as South Africa's premier marketing and promotions exhibition,

offering visitors a comprehensive and dynamic showcase of leading suppliers to the industry.

Collocated with Markex since 2003, World of Events showcases parallel suppliers to the special events and associated industries.

Markex & World of Events & Business of Sports

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

The only marketing, promotions & special events exhibition you need to attend.

For 22 years, Markex has been recognised as South Africa's premier marketing and promotions exhibition,

offering visitors a comprehensive and dynamic showcase of leading suppliers to the industry.

Collocated with Markex since 2003, World of Events showcases parallel suppliers to the special events and associated industries.

Automatica

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Bayern Germany

Automatica is an International Industrial Control & Automation Technology Exhibition. This technology is the premier source for industry organisations on the internet. It plays an important role in constantly updating manufacturers' needs to adopt the latest production methods and have better understanding of evolving global market trends.

Introduction to Planned Giving—Spring Session

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States

Acquire an understanding of many planned giving instruments and their benefits. Learn how you can use your organization’s stature and your personal skills to maximize a great development opportunity.

Managing Your Diverse Workforce

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
La Crosse, Wisconsin United States

Whether the differences are as apparent as age or gender, or as transparent as training or expertise, our work places are a complex mix. Workforce demographic changes can create divided work groups, unclear communication, and unhappy people.

In this seminar you will:

* Identify your issues about differences, and begin the process of style adaptation
* examine the impact of differences on your workforce
* find practical approaches to better communication
* develop a flexible style of management
* understand the strategic imperative for having a diverse workforce
* explore the impact of different life experiences on job performance
* learn strategies which strengthen your adaptability

Engagement Academy for University Leaders

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Roanoke, Virginia United States

In this time of unprecedented global economic competition, institutions of higher education must be relevant and responsive to critical societal issues. Politicians, companies, communities, non-profits, and individuals have called for an expanded role for higher education to partner with those outside its walls for mutual benefit.

Because of their responsibility to the public, higher educational institutions are uniquely positioned to engage with communities and spur innovation. During the last decade, higher education leaders have used the term "engagement" to describe a renewed relationship between higher education and the public it serves, and increasing numbers of funders, accreditation agencies, and classification systems treat public engagement as a measure of quality in higher education.

The Engagement Academy: Advancing Institutions, Developing Leaders, Realizing Results will:

1. develop a new generation of leaders for public engagement and outreach functions,
2. foster professional leadership skills to engage higher education institutions in the broader society
3. promote institutional outcomes related to discovery, learning and engagement.

Climate Information for Managing Risks (CIMR)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida United States

Agricultural and natural resource managers need climate information to address short- and long-term challenges posed by variable and changing climate at the regional and local levels. Agricultural and natural resource managers need information on the combined impacts of climate variability, including extreme events, and climate change. Risks posed by climate variability would include hurricanes, drought, floods, freezes, heat stress, and wild fires. Risks posed by climate change, include changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme events, sea level rise, and agricultural emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition to risks, climate change offers new economic opportunities for agricultural and natural resource managers, such as bio-fuel production and carbon sequestration.

Because of the complex interplay between agricultural and natural resource vulnerabilities, risks, and opportunities, solutions will depend on integrated research, teaching, and extension programs, with decision-makers and other stakeholders included as partners in these programs. It is likely that we will need educational curricula, new research programs, and new communications tools to provide information that decision makers will need to manage risks and benefit from new opportunities.

Engagement Academy

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, Roanoke, Virginia United States

In this time of unprecedented global economic competition, expectations have grown for higher education to be relevant and responsive to critical societal issues. During the last decade, higher education leaders have used the term "engagement" to describe a renewed relationship between higher education and the public it serves, and increasing numbers of funders, accreditation agencies, and classification systems treat public engagement as a measure of quality in higher education.

The Engagement Leadership Academy will:

1. Develop a new generation of leaders for public engagement and outreach functions,
2. Foster professional leadership skills to engage higher education institutions in the broader society,
3. Promote institutional outcomes related to discovery, learning and engagement.

AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California United States

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2008 is the world’s largest event focusing on the international ground, air and maritime unmanned systems marketplace. It will host the largest gathering of government, business, technology and academic leaders in the unmanned systems community. We will have a plenary session featuring senior unmanned systems speakers addressing both defense and civilian markets. Attendees can listen to 136 oral and poster session presentations, and visit over 300 exhibitors on the 276,000 gross square foot (84,000 square meter) San Diego Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, meet the newest industry trailblazers and learn about the latest developments in unmanned systems. There is no better investment of your time, money, or resources.”

Gerald Lane
AUVSI Conference Chairman 2008 - 2009

UDT Europe

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
SECC Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom

UDT: the only dedicated platform covering all aspects of undersea defence technology. The conference and exhibition, now in its 21st year, has the envious title as the world’s only dedicated event for the world of undersea defence and dual use applications. The exhibition showcase’s the latest technology and business ideas shaping the future of the industry.

UDT is committed to providing the premiere event for everyone involved in undersea defence. Uniquely focused, UDT is produced with the cooperation of some of the most authoritative global organisations and figures, bringing with them experience and expertise in all aspects of the industry.

UDT Europe 2007 highlights included:

Day 1 - Keynote sessions featuring some of the world’s leading voices from within the industry including:

Adm Ulrich, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples
General G Botondi, Italian National Armament Director
Adm La Rosa, Chief of Staff, Italian Navy
Rear Adm Lambert, Capability Manager – Precision Attack, Royal Navy

Day 2 - Keynote sessions from leading industrial figures:

DR F R Martin-Lauzer, NURC Director
Manfred Klein, Senior VP TKMS/HDW Submarine Division
Dr P Rollo, Senior VP R&D and Business Strategies, Fincantieri S.p.A

26th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California United States

The 26th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC) and the Hanover Fairs USA’s 7th Annual International Satellite & Communications exchange Conference and Expo (ISCe) will be jointly held in 2008!

The conference will take place 10–12 June in San Diego, California, at the Marriott Hotel & Marina. The joint program will allow both the satellite engineering and business development communities to interact and discuss the key issues, policies, challenges, and opportunities facing the satellite industry, under one unique venue for the global satellite industry.

6th International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Oil & Gas, Metallurgical and Process Industries (CFD 2008)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Trondheim, Norway

The conference will focus on the application of CFD in the oil and gas industries, metal production, mineral processing, power generation, chemicals, food and other process industries. CFD is currently proving an invaluable tool in the design and optimization of equipment and processes in these industries.

The conference is aiming at promoting and advancing the application of CFD in the oil and gas, minerals and process industries where technologies often involve challenging aspects such as multiphase flow, combustion, phase change, non-Newtonian flow and other multi-scale phenomena.

The program will present papers on a wide variety of applications including multiphase flows in oil and gas transportation and processing, minerals applications, separation technologies, metal production and casting, steel making and many others.

The 1st International Conference on Automotive Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

Call for Papers:

Papers are now being invited for submission on any of the following areas:

* OEM demand for adhesives, sealants and coatings
* Under the bonnet, interior, exterior and under body applications of adhesives, sealants and coatings
* Radiation curing
* Waterborne adhesives
* VOC-free aqueous coating systems
* Commercially viable bioresins
* Nanoscale reinforcement of adhesives, sealants and composites
* Disassembly of bonded and sealed joints
* Joining of plastics and composites
* NVH reduction using bonded and sealed joints
* Durability of bonded and sealed joints
* Impact resistance of bonded joints
* Whole life vehicle design considerations
* Reductions in manufacturing waste
* Powder and UV coatings
* Bonded windscreens (for improved crash protection)
* End of life vehicle regulations
* Aftermarket demand for adhesives, sealants and coatings
* Environmental impacts and trade offs in using alternative coatings
* Developments in automotive glazing

SBS Symposium - Europe

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

The potential of label-free approaches to complement or even displace other detection technologies has never been higher. This meeting will cover the latest and emerging developments in label-free detection systems, their underlying technology principles and end-user case studies that reveal the power and limitations of label-free in all areas of drug discovery. Key focus areas include hit finding and hit validation strategies, access to difficult target classes, cell-based receptor/ligand interactions particularly orphan receptors, non-invasive cell proliferation and in vitro cytotoxicity testing; and antibody and small molecule affinity and kinetic analysis and QSAR.

The meeting will be of interest to HTS and compound profiling teams, medicinal chemists, structural biologists, assay developers, and ADME/T specialists and others interested in biomolecular interaction analysis.

Islamic Countries Agriculture and Food Conference

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Dusit Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The conference will try to set up interesting discussions on the policy and strategy for the agricultural and agribusiness sectors and the role of decision makers, ministers and other leading agri-professionals to implement such policy decisions. It will also come with panel sessions that will throw light on the challenges involved such as de-desertification, sustainable agriculture, irrigation, crop diversification and other activities that aim to bring more land under agriculture. It will also examine modern farming practices, animal husbandry, research findings, pest management, quality seed production, harvesting techniques, storage, logistics, agro marketing and other agri-business developments across the world and suggest best practices for the region.

The Executive Forum on Developing Total Rewards and Incentives for Improved Employee Health

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Dallas, Texas United States

The Executive Forum on Developing Total Rewards and Incentives for Improved Employee Health will present employer best practices in engaging employees in health programs and encourage greater accountability of personal health. The Forum will also showcase innovative solutions to current corporate health, wellness and productivity challenges.

2008 SAE Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium (Society of Automobile Engineers)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Resort Suites Scottsdale, 7677 E. Princess Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona United States

Emissions from man-made greenhouse gasses (GHG) and their effect on our environment are a continued concern to everyone throughout the world. As a result, the mobile air conditioning industry has been actively investigating methods to reduce GHG emissions. We invite you to join us for this important forum at the ninth SAE 2008 Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium.

The Vision Show

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts United States

The Vision Show is North America's leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components, systems and solutions. The show is the perfect venue for suppliers and system integrators to meet with users and share information on new products and real-world solutions.

The Vision Show is accompanied by a top-notch technical conference. Industry experts give presentations designed specifically to provide practical, real-world solutions to attendees. Topics cover all key issues that current and potential users need to know in order to successfully apply machine vision.

30th Annual Symposium of the German Association for Pattern Recognition (DAGM 2008)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
International Congress Center Munich (ICM). Munich, Bayern Germany

The German Association for Pattern Recognition DAGM welcomes authors and guests to their 30th annual pattern recognition symposium in Munich, Germany, June 10-13, 2008, in conjunction with AUTOMATICA 2008, the 3rd International Trade Fair for Automation in Assembly, Robotics, and Vision. It is organized by the Institute for Human-Machine Communication of TU München.

Seawork 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Canary Islands Fruit Terminal, Southampton, Canary Islands Spain

Seawork International is the biggest and fastest growing business to business event for the commercial marine and workboat sectors in Europe, attracting more than 6000 high calibre visitors from 40 countries across the globe. It is a one-stop forum where buyers, sellers, innovators and legislators come together for three invaluable days at one incomparable location

2nd Annual Biofuels in Central and Eastern Europe 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
The Westin Hotel, Warsaw, Warszwaskie Poland

As the biofuels industry expands rapidly across the world, F.O. Licht’s 2nd annual Biofuels in Central and Eastern Europe, enables you to examine in detail the market for bioethanol and biodiesel in Central and Eastern Europe. Hear analysis of the specific issues facing this region as well as the latest developments in biofuel policy at European level.

The conference brings together representatives from government, bioethanol and biodiesel producers, the agricultural sector and the finance and investment world to assess the progress of implementation of the European Commission’s Biofuel Directive and the strategies employed at national level to boost production and meet consumption targets in the central and eastern Member States.

India Aviation Outlook Summit 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Hotel J W Marriott Mumbai, Maharashtra India

India Aviation Outlook 2008 will feature an exciting line-up of high-profile speakers comprising of CEOs, Founders, Presidents, Chairmen and Directors from leading Indian airlines as well as prominent international airlines who have a stake in India’s aviation market.

Leading institutional investors, private equity managers, financers, metro airports and distinguished regulators will also be invited to speak on the changing regulatory policies and collaboration strategies necessary to build a profitable India aviation industry that can achieve long term sustainability and excellent financial growth.

19th Annual IBF Venture Capital Investing Conference

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
The Palace Hotel San Francisco, California United States

Providing the unique opportunity to hear leading-edge strategies on investing strategies, maximizing returns, best practices, industry trends, ensuring successful fundraising and optimizing exits. Planned with the assistance of our prestigious advisory board, the IBF Venture Capital Investing conference boasts an unparalleled eighteen-year history for quality of program and seniority of speakers and attendees. This industry meeting unites the most active venture investors and institutional investors representing over a trillion $ dollars in capital.

Hedge Funds World Global Opportunities 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
New York, New York United States

Triple digit returns from emerging market funds in 2006 and 2007 have sparked a rush of interest from institutional investors. With the impending downturn in the US and European markets, and a dislocation between developed and emerging economies, allocation to emerging market funds are continuing to rise. New research shows emerging market investing to be rapidly changing from a fractional alternative allocation into a core portfolio investment.

Hedge Funds World Global Opportunities is the single largest gathering of emerging market investors and fund managers. Utilize the conference to market your fund at our unique “meet the funds” event where fund managers have 90 seconds to pitch their funds. Understand first hand how and why institutional investors allocate to particular funds focused on emerging markets. Learn from specific case studies outlining successful emerging and frontier market investments strategies. At Hedge Funds World Global Opportunities hear from and network with funds and investors who have realized these explosive emerging market returns, and take your business to the next level.

Investing in Infrastructure Asia 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
Grand Hyatt, Singapore City, Singapore

Over a hundred investors will gather at the unrivalled IIA Asia conference
At this point, there is no doubt that infrastructure is a viable asset class and is a must-have in all portfolios. Where Europe, US and Australia are the more popular locations to invest in, these areas have become less lucrative for investors. The market is tightening, the valuations of assets higher, thus the returns less lucrative. Meanwhile, Asia is fast-progressing as a vital alternative with its vast demand for infrastructure and its opening up to private investors; domestic and foreign.

Investing in Infrastructure Assets Asia 2008 brings together stakeholders from across the entire value-chain of investors, infrastructure owners, developers, fund and asset managers, private equities, investment banks and regulators.

World Economy & Budget Hotels Congress 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

The global meeting place for value hotels

* Learn from experts and leading industry figures as they share their experience and expertise
* Take advantage of the value sector’s established meeting place to meet colleagues and new contacts
* Dedicated stream on finance and development to ensure you have the tools to grow you business
* Measure your performance against your competitors

Management in Practice - Manchester

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Management in Practice Events are dedicated to general practice managers. They are designed to address the ever expanding role and responsibilities of today's primary care general practice manager.

We will be discussing best practice and a wide range of current issues.

Our educational conferences are complemented by an exhibition featuring:

* Key product suppliers
* Educational institutes
* Primary care services providers
* Recruitment specialists

Computer-Aided Qualitative Research 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
TerraCasa Business Centre H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 200, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

This unique, cross-disciplinary seminar will bring together researchers, practitioners and PhD students to discuss the key issues concerning the use of QDA software and how to integrate them successfully into research methodologies. This seminar will assist participants in developing a deeper understanding of the use of QDA software tools, raising conceptual awareness as well as creating a continuing supportive research network.

This seminar gives you the opportunity to present your research work as well as hearing international experts discuss on innovative ways of conducting qualitative data using QDA software tools. Join your colleagues for this 2-day seminar to hear international experts speak on:
>Enhancing the efficiency of textual analysis using QDA software
>Developing a successful strategy for analysing multimedia materials
>Analysing qualitative data differently using QDA software
>Implementing research strategies for testing hypotheses using software tools
>Meeting the challenges of teaching computer-aided qualitative research
>Coding data efficiently with multiple researchers in QDA software

Claims Forum 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
One Whitehall Place, London, England, United Kingdom

Building on the success of our highly regarded The Future of General Insurance conference, the IEA and Marketforce are delighted to bring you the Claims Forum 2008. This agenda has been thoroughly researched with the help of key players from across the industry to ensure that it addresses the most pertinent issues in claims.

In a time of economic insecurity and high levels of competition, it is essential that claims are managed in the most efficient way possible. The sector continues to face challenges in several key areas such as fraud, climate change and customer service. Claims Forum 2008 will therefore bring together top-level speakers to analyse and debate strategies for future success in claims.

Aged Care 2008

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Streams
Quality Management in Aged Care:
Change Management
Emotional Response to Change
Funding and Training
Systems of Quality Management

Allied Health Services-Removing Road Blocks
Speech Pathology
Physiotherapy
Dietary
Occupational Therapy
Social Work
Psychology

Responsibility of Aged Care Facility to the Consumer
Advanced Care Planning
Palliative Care
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background
Dementia
Advocacy
Dealing with Death

Professional Presentation Skills for Engineers

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

Persuading and influencing are key business skills at the heart of a successful professional life, which often calls upon the specialist to express very technical information to a generalist audience. Projecting the correct image, saying the right things, in a convincing, even charismatic, way sets the leaders of tomorrow aside from the managers of today.

This highly interactive one day workshop examines the tools and techniques of presentation, allowing ample opportunity for delegates to try out the things they learn, safely away from the pressures of the workplace.

19th RYDON Conference: Fringe Voices

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, New South Wales Australia

We want to hear from people running innovative and cutting edge programs, projects, services, work, research with Young People on the Fringe:
Rural & regional areas; GLBTQ young people; CALD young people; Indigenous young people; Homeless young people; young people with Mental Health issues; young people with Disabilities; Disengaged young people; young people engaged in the Juvenile Justice system; Young parents; Drug dependant young people; and other young people on the fringe...

10th Asia Olefins & Polyolefins Markets

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Bangkok Thailand

• Alternate feedstock options amid rising energy prices : Coal to Olefins, Renewables
• Country Focus Sessions : China, India, Vietnam, Middle East
• How are Asia producers responding to Middle East capacity increase?
• Strategies to improve the value chain to beat the competition
• Increased legislation limiting plastic bag usage and its impact on PE
• New innovation requirements in : Packaging, Appliance, Automotive

Collaborating for growth

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Production excellence is now the minimum requirement for survival in manufacturing. Sustained success demands that companies create and deliver the right products, for the right markets, at the right time—in the face of accelerating and diversifying demand cycles.

The leading players are looking to collaborate beyond the production level, by working with their suppliers to innovate in both products and processes. But how can the talents and energies of suppliers be best harnessed to provide true innovation, differentiation and growth?

Economist Conferences has organised this exclusive dinner forum to explore the challenges and opportunities of innovation in the value chain. Developed from a wide-ranging Economist Intelligence Unit survey and in-depth interviews on innovation in manufacturing, the research findings raise several crucial topics for discussion, including:

* How prepared are today’s manufacturers for the emerging collaborative business environment?
* What are the main barriers to collaborating across the value chain?
* How can manufacturers overcome the silo approach to innovation across product, customer and supply chain operations?
* As collaboration becomes a necessity to achieve maximum growth, will any parts of the value chain remain off-limits to collaboration?
* What is the optimal collaborative strategy for your company?

Increasing return on equity

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

An exclusive half-day forum for CFOs/senior finance executives and CEOs in the banking and insurance industries

The rise in recent years of hostile takeovers, private equity deals and activist hedge funds has led to an increasing scrutiny of companies’ capital structure and a preoccupation for senior executives on how to maximise return on equity. With so many tools and techniques available, however, how can decision-makers in the banking and insurance sector identify the most appropriate tools for their business? And how can companies ensure that their capital structure supports their strategy and future investments?

This invitation-only executive forum will feature exclusive insights and outcomes from businesses around the world, as revealed by new research carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit and CFO and sponsored by RBS. Developed from a wide-ranging survey and in-depth interviews, the research findings raise several crucial issues that will be discussed, including:

* What can executives do to optimise the capital structure of their business?
* In what circumstances should companies alter their debt/equity ratio? When is a higher proportion of debt preferable, and when might higher proportions of equity be more sensible?
* What operational changes can be made to improve return on equity?
* What differences exist in capital structure for the banking and insurance sector in particular?

Freedom to Operate

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Building on the success of our previous events in London and Munich, C5 is proud to present the 5th International Freedom to Operate forum. This event will bring together an outstanding faculty of leading in-house counsel and expert attorneys to share important information on the latest developments in your industry.

They will provide you with practical information and insights from their own experiences on:
• Devising an effective search strategy and evaluating the output
• Construing the claims of the third party patents that you find
• The latest legal & regulatory developments both in Europe and the US
• How supplementary protection certificates will affect your FTO
• The role of FTO in M&A’s: what you need to do to prepare?
• What communications subject to an FTO opinion remain confidential: both US and European perspectives
• The major disputes and infringement issues that may impact your FTO plus many more (see the agenda for further details)

JatrophaWorld 2008 (Miami)

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida United States

JATROPHAWORLD 2008 connects you with a network of knowledgeable practitioners and investors. Register early to guarantee your place.

Jatropha curcas, a lowly forest plant that originates from Central America and used widely in India as fence crop, has recently found itself in the limelight of global search for alternative Biodiesel feedstock.

It is a perennial plant with high oil-content that grows well on land not suitable for food crop, and could be an economic development engine in poor rural areas. It is highly advocated by its supporters because it is non-edible and does not compete in the food-chain.

Big plantations involving thousands and hundreds acres picked up steam in numerous countries, (US, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Ethiopia, Mozambique, China, India, Philippines, Indonesia to name a few) as they adopt the Jatropha system to subsidize their energy needs, or for community development.

But as with any new crop, comes unknowns. Even as it grows in arid lands and degraded soils, does it mean that fertilizer is not required to produce higher yields? How about water/irrigation system? Should we be concerned with pests and diseases?

Also as jatropha plantation scale up for commercial production, it is pertinent to find
new technology to address plant growth and
yield enhancements.

Following CMT’s 1st JATROPHAWORLD2008 conference in Indonesia last January, the Miami conference is where you want to be! JatrophaWorld is the MUST attend event if you are serious with Jatropha venture, register with you team now!

Talent Advantage: Oil, Gas and Energy

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Doubletree Austin, Texas United States

Upon the request of our clients and after the great success of “The Future of HR in Oil, Gas and Energy” in February, we have created an event based on your feedback; Jacob Fleming presents: Talent Management 2008 from the Oil, Gas and Energy perspective.

Leaders in the oil, gas and energy industries have utilized talent management in creating competitive advantage. How can you transform your workforce potential into profitability for the company? To create sustainable success, it is key to attract, select, develop, promote and place a talented, skilled and well-motivated workforce. Talent management is the best way to achieve these objectives and build a strong future in your company. Board level management seems to agree, as a recent survey stated that seventy five percent of CEO’s and COO’s reported spending at least 20 percent of their time on talent management.

This event will focus on using talent management as a corporate strategy. In a highly interactive environment, a select group of delegates will have the opportunity to network, benchmark, and share innovative ideas on how they are driving business results with their talent management programs.

Hose Manufacturers' Conference

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Cleveland, Ohio United States

With the demands for shorter product cycles and increased competition, the need for creative technical and manufacturing solutions has never been greater. From the technical papers to the table-top technology providers, the 2008 conference will be an idea-based program designed to provide hose manufacturers with an opportunity to better understand the many factors that contribute to increasing productivity and profitability.

The 2008 program will be the most comprehensive in presenting information on practically every aspect of hose manufacturing that just cannot be obtained anywhere else.

Technical papers for the 2008 program are currently being selected and reviewed by the conference chairman. Presentations geared for senior managers, manufacturing engineers, plant managers and supervisors will cover:

The program will include paper presentations on:
• Innovative manufacturing ideas to increase profitability
• New applications in materials and ingredients
• Technological advancements to increase productivity
• Safety, including tagging and tracking
• Automotive and OE applications
• Hose assembly guidelines
• Low permeation hoses
• FEA evaluations for hydraulic hose
• Reinforcement textile connectors
• Fittings and assemblies

Introduction to Toxicology for the Non-specialist

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Stephanie Square Centre Brussels, Belgium

Course participants will come away with practical knowledge to improve their understanding of the breadth of this fascinting subject. Discussed will be the role of toxicology in all stages of drug development, the regulatory environment under which toxicologists work, and interpretation of tox data. Practical excercises and discussion sessions cover case studies for a wide variety of drugs and indications. Acceptable safety margins for different therapeutic areas, and how these affect the interpretation of toxicology data is also examined. Improve your confidence when interacting with toxicologists on your project team.

IBC's 23rd Conference: Offshore Tax Planning – in the new era!

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Cafe Royal, London, England, United Kingdom

Following the new draft legislation for non-UK domiciles, sweeping changes are to be made to the taxation of your non-UK domiciled clients. Discover in detail what this means for you in practice in 2008.

This is a vital conference dealing with the major and far reaching changes made to the UK tax system dealing with non-UK domiciled persons and the Remittance basis.

Infosecurity Canada

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Metro Toronto COnvention Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Infosecurity Canada is the information forum where business owners and managers along with IT professionals interested in IT security gather information, exchange ideas and shop for the products and services to create secure solutions. Infosecurity is dedicated to providing education and heightening awareness of the importance of secure and reliable access to information.

Products and Services
Access controls, Biometrics, Certificate Authorities, Client/Server Security, Content Filtering Software, Crypto Accelerators, Crypto Toolkits, Consulting, Database Security, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, eMail Security, e-Commerce, Encryption, Enterprise Security Management, Firewalls, Internet/Intranet Security Controls, Intrusion Detection Systems, ISP Services, Java/ActiveX Security, LAN/WAN Security, Mainframe Security, Managed Security Services, Administration, Single Sign-On, Smart Cards, Training/Education, Virtual Private Networks, Virus Protection, Wireless/Mobile Security.

ITEC 2008: The Only Conference & Exhibition Outside the USA Dedicated to Defence Training, Education & Simulation.

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 12, 2008,
Stockholm Sweden

Training and simulation are recognised as vital elements of all military operations and form a significant part of national defence budgets throughout the world. The ITEC exhibition and conference is the only European event that caters for this important niche sector of the defence market and provides companies with an unrivalled opportunity to promote their products and services to the international military community.

Products and Services

Defence training and simulation systems and services.

BATIMAT EXPOVIVIENDA: International Event for the Construction & Building Industry.

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
La Rural Convention & Exhibition Centre, Buenos Aires Argentina

BATIMAT EXPOVIVIENDA, after another success in the 2007 edition, will provide the chance to get to know the new trends and services that the building and housing industry has to offer. ‘The building week’ shall take place from June, 10th. to June, 14th. 2008. Both the importance and prestige of companies taking part, as the quality and purchase power of professional people involved will be outlined.

This event is the encounter point of professional people and leader companies in the building and housing industry. It is the ideal environment to put into action those businesses which allow you to develop best within the industry.

Fundamentals of International Taxation & Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Etc Venues, The Hatton, London, England, United Kingdom

COURSE 1: Fundamentals of International Taxation

International taxation is becoming a progressively more important part of the work of many tax professionals. This one day practical course will offer you an introduction to the fundamental structures that underlie international tax planning whilst providing you with an update on new and critical developments in international tax.

COURSE 2: Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing

Following the expansion of the transfer pricing rules to cover UK transactions, transfer pricing has become an increasingly important issue for tax practitioners in the United Kingdom. This course will offer an introduction to transfer pricing in the international environment with a particular emphasis on the UK.

XVII International HIV Drugs Resistance Workshop

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
Melia Sitges Hotel Sitges Spain

The XVII International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop has gained a reputation over the last 16 years as being the premier meeting on HIV drug resistance. Leading laboratory and clinical scientists present their latest research at this Workshop, which often results in innovative approaches to antiretroviral therapy. The Workshop is renowned for the quality of the data presented and the depth of the scientific interaction and debate.

The Workshop continues to attract the most prominent scientists and clinicians, thereby maintaining the Workshop's excellent reputation for cutting-edge science and service. Additionally, through support of our Funding Partners, scholarships are available for young scientists and community representatives.

6th Annual RealShare Chicago

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 10, 2008,
Fairmont Chicago Chicago, Illinois United States

Will construction costs fall? Will credit become more readily available? Will the increase in vacancies slow? In every down market, there are opportunities for those willing to take advantage of them, and Chicago is no exception. Hear from the city's leading owners, investors, developers, financiers and brokers at RealShare CHICAGO to learn how to weather current uncertainty, where the market's headed and how to best position yourself and your firm to profit from new opportunities.

The sixth-annual commercial real estate networking event is produced by Real Estate Media, producers of Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com and more than 30 conferences nationwide under the RealShare banner.

The premier real estate networking conference for Chicago's real estate and business communities, RealShare CHICAGO will provide leasing, development and investment outlooks for office, multifamily/condo and industrial real estate; reveal how deals are getting done in today's topsy-turvy investment sale and capital markets; and provide a forum for the industry's veterans to impart their wisdom and outlooks for an uncertain market.

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

Applying Systems Biology-Abstraction

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco, California United States

To date, no single pharmacologic agent has been identified that can reverse the onset of human type 1 diabetes (T1D). Combinations of existing agents are promising treatment strategies; however the uncertainty of optimal dosing regimens can greatly reduce the efficiency of laboratory studies. The collaborative research between the ADA/Entelos Diabetes Research Center (DRC) and Dr. Matthias von Herrath’s lab at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology (LIAI) used a combined in silico/laboratory approach to identify optimal combination therapies to reverse diabetes onset in non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice. Using the T1D PhysioLab® platform, a large-scale mathematical model of T1D pathogenesis in the NOD mouse, variations in dosing and timing were simulated to identify treatment protocols that maximize the likelihood of observing diabetes reversal in the laboratory. The simulation results predicted optimal dosing regimens for oral insulin/anti-CD3 and oral insulin/exendin-4 combination therapies. By conducting laboratory experiments directly informed by in silico simulations, LIAI has been able to optimize its research design and expedite the discovery of type 1 diabetes therapeutics.

Targeting Gene Therapy & Gene Transfer-Therapeutic Modalities

Jun 10, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco, California United States

Gene transfer vectors expressing shRNAs to target specific tissues have been utilized for treating different diseases. Recombinant AAV vectors expressing shRNAs have been shown to be effective in reducing hepatitis B viral replication in a transgenic mouse model. Interestingly, over expression of shRNAs can be toxic and even lethal because it interferes with normal mi-croRNA processing. The rate-limiting steps in mammalian tissues as well as effective strategies to maintain a high therapeutic index will be discussed.