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Conventions: Jun 17, 2008

9th International Trade Fair for Future Optical Technologies, Components, Systems and Manufacturing

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Exhibition Center, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

The Optatec has become well established as an international branch forum and presents the complete range of industrial optics, optoelectronics and laser technology as well as the closely connected high technologies – a market with great growth potential.

Optatec

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Exhibition Centre, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Optatec takes place once every two years at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre. It has already established itself as an international industry forum, and presents the entire spectrum of optics, optoelectronics, laser technology and fibre optics, as well as optical transmission and information technologies.

Profile for exhibit include Spectacles, Sunglasses, Goggles, Contact Lenses, Lenses, Frames & Mountings, Parts & Accessories, Related Chemical & Materials, Optometric Instruments, Spectacle Cases & Holders, Related Machinery & Equipment, Related Packaging Materials, Retail & Shop Design, Equipment & Technology, Trade Services etc.

Medical Moulding and Extrusion 2008: International Conference on Polymer Materials and for the Medical device Manufacturing Industry

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Requirements of medical professionals are high and this conference brings together manufacturers and material suppliers to discuss ways to make medical devices efficiently and cost-effectively from design to validation.

Comminution 08

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Falmouth Beach Resort, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

This, the 6th International Comminution Symposium (Comminution 08) is organised by Minerals Engineering International and sponsored by PMT-Jetmill, JKTech, Sigmund Lindner, Saint-Gobain Zirpro, Xstrata Technology, Magotteaux and Pangea International.

Themes
Comminution 08 will have the following themes:

• The drive to lower energy consumption

o Designing and operating energy efficient circuits
o Can we really grind with less energy?

• Moving beyond size reduction

o multi-component modelling
o predicting liberation

• The squeeze on mills

o Are HPGR’s pushing down into primary milling territory?
o Are stirred mills reaching up into secondary & tertiary mill territory?

Rax Israel

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Tel Aviv Fairgrounds, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Rax Israel is Israel's International Exhibition for Electrical Engineering. Experts from ministries and industry will there discuss the technical and economic future of the Israel electronics.

Profile for exhibit include Automation & Control, Industrial automation, Control instruments, Automatic computerized controls, Pneumatic electronic control systems, Electrical engineering components, Tools & equipment, Engines, Generators, Batteries, Wires, Cables, Pressure regulators, Infrastructures & Constructions Equipment, Ventilation systems, UPS systems, Intelligent buildings technology, Lighting, Measuring control systems, accessories & aids.

8th International Conference on the Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
HEC, Montreal, Quebec Canada

Main speakers include some of the leading thinkers in diversity 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.

Tools & Techniques for On-the-Job Training (La Crosse)

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW-La Crosse Campus, La Crosse, Wisconsin United States

* Do you serve as a "buddy" to new or transferred employees in your work group?
* Are you asked to help people learn how to work with new machines?
* Do you assist with cross-training in your unit?
* When new programs are implemented, are you tapped to teach others how to fill out the forms, use the software, or recalibrate machines?

If you answer yes, then you need our practical tools and techniques for on-the-job, one-on-one training.

* Does your firm have a way to ensure that "buddy training" is consistent from person to person, or shift to shift?
* What happens if people fail to master new processes? Or when people make mistakes because they did not catch key points?
* Can you adapt your instructional approach to the different learning styles of your trainees?

Your firm will benefit when you learn how to prepare job documentation, training checklists, and organize training aids which ensure consistent training. And you will be a more confident, effective trainer by knowing how to adapt to the various learning styles of your trainees.

Debris Flow 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Ashurst Lodge, The New Forest, England, United Kingdom

Second International Conference on Debris Flow including all Aspects of Debris Flow, Monitoring, Modelling, Hazard Assessment, Mitigation Measures, Case Studies, and Extreme Events, Erosion, Slope Instability and Sediment Transport. The conference will provide a forum for engineers, scientists and managers from laboratories, industries, governments and academia to interchange knowledge and expertise in the fields of erosion and slope instability, sediment transport, debris flow and debris flood data acquisition, debris flow phenomenology and laboratory tests, using the most advanced, state-of-the-art methodologies in monitoring, modelling, mechanics, hazard prediction and risk assessment.

SES Toronto

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Bldg.), Toronto, Ontario Canada

If you have never attended a Search Engine Strategies event before, plan on being at SES Toronto 2008. Even SES Toronto alumni need to attend because this industry has reinvented itself and SES Toronto 2008 will be fine-tuned to the latest developments. Don't be left behind as your fellow marketers and SES Alumni gather to learn how to maximize search engine marketing and optimization opportunities, stay informed.

Event Overview:

* Organized by two of the world’s leading search authorities, SES Toronto Conference Chairman, Andrew Goodman and SES Programming Director, Kevin Ryan.
* Delivers real-time actionable information you need to grow your business through search engine marketing;
* Teaches the ins-and-outs of search engine marketing from top search experts and the search engines themselves;
* Provides a unique setting to network with fellow marketers and search engine industry professionals and discuss the trends in search engine marketing;
* Grants access to the world's most comprehensive gathering of search engine marketing & optimization-related solutions providers and potential partners & affiliates;
* Get the latest event information at the SES Blog.

Outsourcing & IT Services Summit

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Disciplined multisourcing is an innovative management approach that delivers an integrated and seamless service operation, formal governance structures and the opportunity to excel through cost-efficiency, agility and growth. The result: a truly sourcing-competent organization. In three days you'll learn how to apply disciplined multisourcing to your own organization, across all your IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing (BPO) and global sourcing initiatives, regardless of where you are in the sourcing lifecycle.

New Zealand Wine Business Symposium

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Gloucester Street, Taradale Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

The Symposium is designed to be a biennial event with the inaugural symposium to be held over the period Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 June 2008 at EIT, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay.

Each Symposium will focus on a topic(s) of vital interest to the New Zealand wine industry and bring together researchers, academics and those at the 'coal face' of the industry to discuss and develop a sound practical basis on which wineries can enhance and build their business and markets locally and globally.

The first New Zealand Wine Business Symposium is being held in 2008 and will focus on BUILDING WINE BRANDS

The Future of the Internet Economy

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

The role of the Internet in the 21st Century – a key economic and social infrastructure on which the world depends to support economic growth and social development in countless areas, from healthcare and education to public services and the environment – and guiding principles for growth and development to enable societies to:

* Benefit from the innovation that the Internet triggers, while creating an environment that supports investment in infrastructure and services.
* Safeguard individual privacy while encouraging the deployment of services and devices that tailor information to individuals or allow them to participate in online social networks.
* Identify strategies for competitive communication services to flourish in developed and developing countries.
* Build on the Internet’s successes, based on the decentralised nature of the network and the tradition of public and private sector interaction, for an infrastructure that is an essential element of economic and social welfare.

The 28th International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS 2008)

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Beijing Friendship Hotel, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

ICDCS is an IEEE Computer Society sponsored premier conference with a wide coverage of topics in Distributed Computing. It has a long history of significant achievements and worldwide visibility.
The conference provides a forum for engineers and scientists in academia, industry and government to present their latest research findings in any aspects of distributed and parallel computing. The conference provides a forum for engineers and scientists in academia, industry and government to present their latest research findings in any aspects of distributed and parallel computing.

Training Course - Fatigue Management & Shiftwork

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

It has been estimated that 20 to 30 per cent of long distance road transport accidents have fatigue as a contributory factor. And while the federal and state governments have standardised safety laws, it is really the responsibility of businesses and organisations to develop plans for compliance.

CommunicAsia 2008 -The 19th Internatonal Communcations and Information Technology Exhibition & Conference

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore City, Singapore

CommunicAsia 2008 to be held from 17 - 20 June, will welcome more than 60,000 industry players from all over the world. Secure your spot at the event's dedicated technological arenas to help increase your visibility.

Be amongst cutting-edge technology to be actively promoted to the media and trade buyers across Asia and beyond - Allowing them to sieve out the latest and most exciting solutions on the show floor and spurring them to meet you at the event.

• 3G LTE •Broadband•Digital Lifestyle •Wimax •NGN •IP Technology(VoIP, IPTV) •Satellite •Security •FMC •FTTH •Mobile Entertainment

Enterprise IT 2008 - The 5th International Information Technology Exhibition & Conference for the Enterprise

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore City, Singapore

Technology Hotspots

EnterpriseIT2008 will be held on 17-20 June 2008, attracting an estimate of over industry professionals from all over the world. Be amongst cutting-edge technology to be actively promoted to the media and trade buyers across Asia and beyond.

•3G LTE •Broadband •Digital Lifestyle •Wimax NGN •IP Technology (VoIP, IPTV) •Satellite •Security •FMC •FTTH •Mobile Enter

Interactive DME - The 2nd International Interactive, Digital Media & Entertainment Exhibition & Conference

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore City, Singapore

Technological Spotlights

Calling all Mobile Network Operators, Service Providers, Mobile Entertainment Application Developers & Producers, Portals, Content Aggregators & Publishers, Equipment/Platform Vendor, Software/Middleware Companies and related members of the digital media & entertainment industry.

In addition to the opportunity to experience a multi-dimensional digital media event this 17 - 20 June 2008, InteractiveDME lets you take advantage of dedicated technology focused hotspots that will be actively promoted to the media and leading companies across Asia and beyond to encourage them to meet you at the event.

* Mobile Entertainment/Mobile TV
* Digital Entertainment/Digital Lifestyle & Smart Living
* IPTV

BroadcastAsia 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore City, Singapore

Technology Trails

Visit exhibitors for live demonstrations of their latest products and developments for some of the HOTTEST technologies in the market! Technology trails will feature

* Broadcasting-To-Handheld
* Digital Media Asset Management
* Gaming
* HD Technology
* IPTV
* Mobile Entertainment
* Professional Audio Technology

4th International Conference Water and Wastewater Pumping Stations

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Management Development & Training Centre, Cranfield University, Cranfield, England United Kingdom

To meet this challenge, an integrated approach to pumping station design is required - the pooling of knowledge which contributors brought to the first conference proved an ideal forum for the sharing of latest ideas, products and techniques. This technical conference, which brings together not only specialists with a range of expertise but also the best methods and approaches to pumping station design and maintenance, is an ideal way to learn of the latest developments.

Scope
Papers are invited that demonstrate the interaction of some or all of the following aspects:
● Capital programme evaluation ● Integrated system design
● Project definition delivery ● Control optimisation
● Business case drivers (CAPEX and OPEX) ● Maintaining service during reconstruction
● Station layout and plant operations

2008 Digital Human Modeling for Design and Engineering Conference and Exhibition

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States

Plan to attend the only international conference dedicated to digital human modeling technology! This event, now in its 11th successful year, focuses on research, design, and applications of digital human models. Scientists, industry users, and developers of digital human models join together for critical discussions and sharing of new and significant technical information. This event will summarize the past ten years of research in this area, as well as discuss future research needs.

5th International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems (INSS 2008)

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Kanazawa Culture Hall Kanazawa, Japan

During the past years, the International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems (INSS) has established itself as THE scientific event where academic and industrial experts from the areas of sensor systems, wireless networks, and sensor network applications come together. The INSS provides a forum to hear about the latest developments in these areas, to exchange ideas, and to start up collaborations within these fields and between industry and academia.
INSS 2008 is the fifth annual conference in the series, and features a highly selective technical program. We invite outstanding research papers from the field of sensor technology, wireless networking, or application of networked sensor systems. The conference especially encourages submissions that investigate research issues shared between all three areas.

International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2008)

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Dresden International Congress Center Dresden, Saxony, Germany

The International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) is the leading Supercomputing Conference and Exhibition in Europe. Featuring an exceptional line-up of speakers and a star-studded HPC exhibition, ISC is a one-of-a-kind platform where the best minds in HPC converge.

6th Maghreb & Mediterranean Oil & Gas Conference 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Le Residence Tunis Tunisia

he 6th Maghreb & Mediterranean Oil & Gas Conference 2008 (17-18th June) is a landmark event for the North African region, with focus on exploration and development, oil and gas-LNG, new ventures, corporate strategies, National Oil Companies, Bid Rounds, new investment and oil-gas projects, energy law and oil finance, contracts and acreage licensing, and State strategies. Over 220 senior management and Government Delegates attended our event in 2007

2nd International Business Law and Technology Conference

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Long Island, New York, United States

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference on Business, Law and Technology Issues (IBLT) http://www.iblt.eu/
The International Association of IT Lawyers (IAITL) and the Torou Law Center invite you to participate in the 2nd International Conference on Business, Law and Technology.

The Conference is an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants from different backgrounds to come together and exchange ideas for discussing key developments in Business, Law and Technology. We invite contributions focusing on business law and technology issues

Unified Communications Australia 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Amora Jamison, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Unified Communications Australia 2008 is an executive level forum where local and global experts will come together to discuss the key issues, and pioneer best practice solutions.

The aim of the conference is to identify strategies to prepare organisations to evaluate the business case, understand the technology challenges and take advantage of the opportunities provided by unified communications.

Clean Energy Australia 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The global market for renewable energy reached annual investment of $US38 billion in 2005, up from about $US8 billion in 2000. Owing to our natural advantages, Australia has unrivalled solar, wind, and geothermal resources and could be a leader in creating a vibrant energy industry.
Prime Minister John Howard has announced a new national clean energy target requiring that 30,000 gigawatt hours per year come from low emission sources by 2020. Those sources include renewable energy, as well as fossil-fuel power generation which uses carbon capture storage. The national scheme is designed to replace the individual state and territory schemes.

LatAm Mining Congress 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables, Florida United States

Latin America’s mining meets money annual meeting place – THE place for inspiration, deals and business.
An event that brings together regulators, mining companies, investors and financiers to discuss policies, opportunities, partnership, investments, financing and risks across Latin America.

* Discuss metals as an asset class with investors from the George Washington University, the IFC, Sprott Asset Management, TD Asset Management, US Global Investors & more
* Ministers from Mexico, Colombia & Bolivia discuss opportunities in their countries
* Manage political risk & evaluate market trends in Latin America’s mining & metals industry
* Identify optimal strategies to raise capital through equity & debt
* Network with & gain insight from investors & fund managers, mining & exploration companies,

Property Derivatives World 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Paris, Ile de France France

Property Derivatives World is an unrivalled and cost-effective sales and marketing solution that works throughout the year and then brings you face-to-face with your customers and prospects.

Property Derivatives World is a unique business event that offers many benefits and is extremely cost-effective. Please take the time to examine our offer. We are sure you will be as excited as we are.

Low Cost Airlines World Americas 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida United States

Budget airlines have emerged as the leaders in efficiency, meeting market needs, profitability and style. Legacy carriers are enhancing their offering and their bottom lines by following the lessons of their low cost colleagues.
As this business grows bigger and more sophisticated, CEO’s have realized that they need to put the systems in place to ensure proper distribution, routing, service and business models. They also realize that to maintain their competitive edge they must establish partnerships and sources of ancillary revenue.

Asset Integrity Management Summit 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
The Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom

Asset integrity for the Oil & Gas industry has never been so critical. With the conclusion of a three-year HSE investigation, a new report and new Offshore Safety Division (OSD) regulations to be announced in early 2008, the industry must prepare for a change.

Are your platform facilities working at maximum productivity? Are your asset safety levels fit to pass stricter regulations?

Attend to enhance your asset integrity over changing lifecycles and ensure regulatory compliance with best-practice engineering and management case-studies from your competitors.

BDA Conference 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Key topics already confirmed include:

* Childhood Obesity & School Meals.
* Cancer Prevention & Management.
* The Latest Evidence on Omega 3 from the Sea Fish Industry Authority and ISSFAL.
* Service Re-design.
* Health Economics.

Parallel sessions from the BDA's specialist groups, including Diabetes Management and Education Group, Dietitians in Sports & Exercise Nutrition, Nutrition Advice Group for the Elderly.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2008 Summit

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California United States

2008 will be a year of changes for many companies and to ensure those changes will bring the maximum profitability in compliant with regulations, LegalIQ’s 2nd Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Summit is bringing together a vast array of government officials, top experienced compliance/ethics executives, seasoned in house counsel and preeminent outside experts to address the enormous challenges associated with enforcing anti-bribery and anti-corruption. Join us to share strategies and expertise on the topic of FCPA.

Global IP Protection Strategies

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Le Meridién Parkhotel Frankfurt am Main Germany

• Gain insight into international IP law developments to be prepared for important changes in e.g. the USA

• Deepen your knowledge on how to avoid and deal with infringement to protect your IP assets

• Implement a perfectly executed filing strategy to save IP costs by evaluating risks vs. costs in different countries

• Learn how to combat counterfeiting and piracy without costly and time-consuming law suits

• Extend the ROI of your IP by developing an effective cross licensing strategy

Performance Based Maintenance Contracting 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Novotel Melbourne on Collins Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Performance Based Maintenance Contracting can deliver a range of advantages as compared to the traditional tendering of maintenance projects.

If you want PBMC to be effective and deliver benefits, you need new practices to be implemented, such as conceiving maintenance contracting strategies, establishing performance measurements, obtaining value for money. The execution of these practices requires new know-how and additional skills. Therefore there is an increasing need of knowledge and best practice PBMC.

This timely IQPC event will give you the opportunity to listen to cutting edge case studies on best practice PBMC. Hear from Australian and International leaders who will discuss how performance based maintenance contracting can achieve greater results and ensure value for money.

Interior Motives Europe Conference 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
NH Santo Stefano Hotel, Turin, Piemonte Italy

Organised by Interior Motives magazine, the Interior Motives Europe Conference 2008 is taking place in the exciting city of Turin.

Interior Motives conferences are an exclusive annual forum for senior executives of the car designed industry and beyond. Top level speakers will discuss latest developments in the industry and debate future trends in car design.
Meet more than 100 executive designers to share ideas, network and build long lasting relationships.

Intelligent design will be the focus of the 2008 European conference.

Sessions will cover all aspects from personalisation to new developments and the increasing impact of technology in the design process.

Gartner Outsourcing & IT Services Summit 2008 - Sydney

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The Gartner Outsourcing & IT Services Summit 2008 explores the smart strategies relevant to sourcing lifecycle - the practical frameworks, advanced sourcing, and understanding the evolving marketplace. Get ready to adapt to new terrain and new opportunities with smarter outsourcing. Three tracks rich in actionable analysis, critical frameworks, case studies, next-generation best practices for next-generation problems...and much more. Move all your ITO, BPO and Global sourcing initiatives in a positive new direction.

Retail World

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Featuring afternoon streams of technology and management and a 1 1/2 day plenary of the retail leaders, Retail World offers outstanding speakers, cutting edge debate and provides you with retail excellence.

As Australian retailing continues to develop at a considerable pace and the path towards progress becomes increasingly wrought with challenges, this executive level event provides key insights into effective retail management, development and technology...offering the keys to the strategies your competitors will envy.

By providing thought provoking outcomes through offering both authoritative macro-viewpoints on current and future industry developments as well as practical, applied insights as to operating within this environment delegates will gain a firm understanding of the retailing landscape enabling better practice and exceptional returns.

This is your opportunity to be a part of this highly influential event.

The Summit on Intellectual Property for Wireless Technology & New Media

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California United States

The Summit on Intellectual Property For Wireless Tech & New Media will explore the newest issues facing intellectual property managers, attorneys and licensing professionals in the wireless and new media industries. We are currently recruiting speakers to address core issues. If you believe that you have a story to tell and would like to join our speaker faculty, please prepare your proposal and contact Alexander Levin, Team Leader, at (646) 723-8048 or alex@worldrg.com.

The conference is designed to achieve a balance of delivering high quality content together with networking activities for the exchange of ideas and best practices. Bring back home the following:

* New strategies and metrics for measuring success based on the case studies presented
* New contacts made during the activities and breaks
* New strategic partners and clients developed

Airpor Tech Asia 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

China is one of fastest growing countries in the world at present. The airports market is undergoing great change since the implement of the reform and opening to the outside world. The development rate of aviation business in China is triple times than the world average rate. According to the eleventh-five-year plan of China the civil airports will be 180 with seven aviation hub and 24 large-scale airports. Taking Shanghai for example, the passenger load will be 190million while Pudong international airport and Hongqiao airport will be respectively 80 million and 30 million which will definitely exceed the present capacity of the two airports.

According to the vice director of General Administration of Civil Aviation of China there are 13 airports in China is overloading and 36 airports will reach its extreme capacity. Therefore China is facing serious problems in expansion, management and construction which need to cooperate with other experienced partners in airport investment, operation and planning. It will be excellent opportunity for hardware and software suppliers all around the world to show their products to airports operation executives and decision-makers.

3rd European Forum on Anti-Corruption

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Hilton London, Canary Wharf, London, England, United Kingdom

Now in its 3rd year, the American Conference Institute’s, “European Forum on Anti-Corruption”, has assembled an exceptional faculty of seasoned corporate ethics and compliance executives, attorneys and government officials, who will provide the latest information on:

* How local investigations and prosecutions are changing the enforcement landscape
* Overcoming cultural and legal obstacles in building a company wide compliance culture
* Determining when payment of travel, entertainment and lodging of foreign officials is bordering on a violation
* Standards to apply when evaluating commercial intermediaries
* How due diligence focused on anti-money laundering yields red flags for corruptions cases
* Resources, tools and techniques leading companies are using to implement and monitor global anti-corruption compliance programs
* How European anti-bribery investigations differ from US investigations
* Reciprocity and mutual assistance between regulators

AirporTech Asia 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Honquiao, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

The event features five priorities in airports industry: competition and cooperation, investment and construction, efficiency and security, safety and environment-friendly.
Key topics:

• Solving the construction investment problem by multi-channel financing
• The competition and cooperation in the Pearl River Delta
• Strategies of building Shanghai and Beijing into an aviation hub taking advantage of
Word Expo 2010 and 2008 Summer Olympic Games
• Investment opportunities in the western and southwestern region of China
• International advanced experience in building a world-class logistics park
• Integrate airport into part of supply chain
• Key factors to improve airports efficiency through high-technology and cooperation with
airline companies
• Building intelligent airport
• Update solution to airport safety inspection
• Building Low-cost and environment-friendly green airpors
• The successful experience of operation of franchise system

Russian Shipping Finance and Investment Forum

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
St. Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, Russia

This international forum will serve as a platform for the industry’s leaders (including representatives from the Russian marine shipping, inland shipping, and shipbuilding sectors), Russian and international financial institutions, as well as representatives from federal and regional authorities.

This forum will incorporate Russian and international shipping firms, banks, leasing companies, ship-repair companies, agents, surveyors, transport and logistic firms, as well as government representatives (particularly Russian Ministry of Transport) insurance firms, law firms, investment and financial service providers, and numerous other industries involved in shipping and port services.

Essentials of Gas Monetisation

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
ETC Venues, Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom

This Essentials of Gas Monetisation course introduces delegates to the key issues, processes and economic decisions and reinforces these through a major monetisation exercise.
The Following Key Topics will be Covered:

Introduction to Natural Gas Upstream
Natural Gas Projects Players & Changing Roles
Natural Gas Sources & Markets
Strategic Commercialisation Options:
Pipelines
Gas to Power
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Gas to Products
Gas to Liquid (GTL)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Genotoxic Impurities

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Hotel BLOOM! Brussels, Belgium

Informa Life Sciences’ Genotoxic Impurities conference is the first conference to be solely dedicated to discussing the challenges in detecting, identifying, reporting and managing genotoxic impurities. National regulators and industry experts from the major pharmaceutical companies will be assembled to provide you with the essential information you need to manage the practical impact of the new EMEA guideline. With numerous case studies from those working in analytical development, toxicology and regulatory affairs this is one event you cannot afford to miss.

Medical Device Regulations in Asia-Pacific

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Hesperia London Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

A key medical device market in your global strategy is Asia-Pacific as Japan, China and India are currently the hot countries to manufacture and market your devices. However accessing this lucrative region can be challenging and frustrating. There is a lack of harmonisation in the regulations and indeed each country has its own regulatory framework which presents its own unique problems.

Informa Life Sciences’ 2nd Annual ‘Medical Device Regulations in Asia-Pacific’ will answer all your pressing questions and update you on the regulatory frameworks to access seven key countries in the region. Updates on the regulations and practical case study presentations full of hints and tips from key industry leaders on how they accessed Asia-Pacific, will give you in two days all the information that you require to fine tune your strategy when back in the office.

World IT Show 2008

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Coex Convention and Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea

EXPO COMM KOREA is the 12th presentation of Korea's largest and longest running Telecommunications / IT, Networking, Wireless/Broadband and Internet Technologies Exhibition and Conference.

Technology firms interested in the Korean market can expect to join in huge investment programs run by the Korean government as well as the private sector. These investment programs are designed to keep pace with Korea's aggressive plan to upgrade their nationwide IT/Telecom infrastructure as well as introduce new services. Leading technology providers including major players such as Samsung, LG and SK Telecom have already signed up to exhibit in EXPO COMM KOREA.

Products and Services

Wireless Communication Service and Equipment, 3G, CDMA, IMT-2000, GPS, GLS, NGN, Bluetooth solution, Communication Solution and Contents, Wireless Communication related Accessory, Internet Phone related solution and Equipment, VoIp, Mobile Embedded Solution, Telecommunication & Networks, IT Equipment & System, Software & Services

Fenatec : International Textile Trade Fair - Spring / Summer

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Anhembi Exhibtion Pavilion, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

Fenatec 2008 presents the principal Brazilian and international novelties and launches of the textile sector, an important showcase to show the versatility, creativity and quality of the Brazilian textile industry to national and international buyers. Among the attractions of the event are the: Colour Forum, Textile Index and Design Space, in addition to conferences.

Products and Services

Notions, Spinning, Household Linen, Weaving, Knitting, Processing, Printing, Imported Textiles, Decoration Fabrics, Trade Publications, Services

Buildings New York

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, New York United States

Source everything for the maintenance, renovation and restoration of buildings efficiently and competitively at
BuildingsNY 2008. It’s the once-a-year opportunity to get the best deals on hundreds of products and services to ensure success in the demanding New York Metro buildings market

NEW this year

GreenBuildingsNY – Putting more green in your buildings will put more green in your pocket. Experience how firsthand, at the all-new co-located event that delivers all the right green products, green ideas, and green solutions – GreenBuildingsNY.

Maintenance, Repair & Operations – The latest and best available materials, maintenance, products, equipment and solutions for plants, factories and industrial facilities

Security & Life Safety – Every building security and safety solution necessary to improve the wellbeing of your building and its occupants.

Aqua-Therm Almaty 2008 - 2nd International Exhibition for Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, Water Supply, Sanitary and Environmental Technology

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Palace of Sport and Culture, City Centre, Almaty Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has a continental climate with very dry air and rare rainfalls; winter is very cold with temperatures often below 20° and sometimes below 50°; summer it is very hot with temperatures up to 30° and 40°. Therefore Kazakhstan has a very strong needs for HVAC technologies. The building industry is booming: one of the first expenditures for the new middle class is either buying new housing or renovating exhisting ones; the rapid growth of new suburban areas, and the renovation and reconstruction of houses and dacias is leading to strong growth in demand HVAC technologies and swimming pool technologies.

fenit .50 - International Textile Industry and Fashion Trade Fair

Jun 17, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

The Event: Why take part

* It’s the biggest business-generation centre for the national and international market in Latin America

* It’s a unique opportunity to come face to face with buyers from all over Brazil and abroad.

* There’s space to publicise products and brands to a segmented and highly qualified public.

* You have the possibility of increasingly strengthening your relationships with the buying public and winning new customers

* You gain knowledge of market trends and you can analyze the competition