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Conventions: Jul 16, 2008

Third International Research of the Voluntary Action History Society

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Liverpool University, London, England United Kingdom

The Voluntary Action History Society aims to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. Proposals for papers are invited for our Third International Research conference on any aspect of the history of charity, voluntary organisations and voluntary action.

Industrial Conference on Data Mining (ICDM'2008)

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Renaissance Leipzig Hotel, Leipzig, Sachsen Germany

This conference is the eight conference in a series of industrial conferences on Data Mining that will be held on yearly basis. Experts from different fields will present their applications and the results obtained by applying data mining. New methods and theories developed for specific applications will be presented as well. Besides that, newcomers in the field can get a fast introduction to Data Mining by taking the tutorial running in connection with the conference. In a problem/solution hour you will have the opportunity to present your application and ask for support by others or for cooperation in solving the problem.

14th European Conference on Personality (ECP14)

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 20, 2008,
University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia Estonia

14th European Conference on Personality (ECP14) is jointly organized by European Association of Personality Psychology and Psychology Department in University of Tartu. The principle aim of this conference is to hold an outstanding scientific forum by assembling the most innovative and distinguished personality psychologists and symposia conveners from all over the world. Thematic oral sessions will provide a unique opportunity to promote the development of empirical and theoretical personality psychology within Europe and elsewhere, by reporting and reviewing original research, theoretical issues, and methodological advances. In bringing together the finest of intellectual thought and talent from across Europe, there are outstanding opportunities for this conference to shape the development of personality psychology for the decade to come.

South East Asia Australia Offshore Conference (SEAAOC 2008)

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Holiday Inn Esplanade & Entertainment Center, Darwin, Northern Territory Australia

IIR's 13th annual SEAAOC – South East Asia Australia Offshore Conference - in partnership with the NT Department of the Chief Minister was the biggest, most comprehensive and best attended yet! Over 350 leading oil & gas professionals from all over the world descended on Darwin between 30th May and 1st June 2007.

They witnessed 4 days of expert led conference sessions, practical workshops in addition to a whole host of social and networking functions – retaining SEAAOC’s standing as the ultimate annual meeting destination for the region’s oil and gas industry.

SEAAOC 2008 is already in development and is set to be an even greater spectacle – visit www.seaaoc.com throughout the year to keep up to date on the latest developments in the industry and confirmations on 2008 SEAAOC speakers.

18th Annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland United States

1. Analyze the risks and benefits of sharing patient information among providers and agencies through health information exchanges.
2. Discuss the challenges to maintaining continuity of patient records over time and across locations and describe current efforts to overcome the challenges.
3. Describe ways in which patient-centered records in an electronic healthcare records system can contribute to patient-sensitive, evidence-based care. Identify factors critical to achieving the benefits.
4. Compare and contrast different approaches to using electronic health records to promote and support personal and family health management, including challenges and strategies to overcome them.
5. Discuss benefits, risks, and policy issues related to re-use of data from patient-centered records. Include consideration of questions of data quality and accuracy.

4th Insurance Linked Securities Summit

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
The Fairmont Southampton, Southampton, Bermuda, United Kingdom

With the support of capital market financing, the insurance industry is set to become one of the most lucrative markets in the coming years. If you have yet to invest in the ILS industry, or are looking to diversify your portfolio, this event will ensure you make the right investment decisions by presenting a well-balanced perspective on the inherent risks and opportunities in the space

Oomycete Bioinformatics Workshop

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia United States

The goals of the Oomycete Genomics Research Collaboration Network are (i) to provide training to oömycete molecular genetics researchers, especially those from smaller institutions, in the use of bioinformatics and genomics resources; (ii) to promote the entry, participation and training of new investigators into the field of oömycete genomics, particularly junior faculty and faculty from institutions under-represented in the U.S. research infrastructure; and (iii) to promote communication and collaboration, and minimize duplication of effort, within the worldwide ošmycete genomics community.

The Oomycete Bioinformatics Workshop will provide a day of lectures introducing the wide variety of oomycete genomics and bioinformatics resources currently available, followed by a two-day "mini-jamboree" in which participants will carry our in depth comparisons of genes from the four oomycete genome sequences currently available: Phytophthora sojae, Phytophthora ramorum, Phytophthora infestans and Hyaloperonospora parasitica.

Medical Device Summer School

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Providing you with a complete overview of the Medical Device industry, this fully residential Summer School is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into all departments of a Medical Device manufacturer. Whether you are new to the industry, new to your role/organisation or simply need a refresher as to how the product cycle works, this is 3-days well spent.

By booking onto this practical course, not only will you gain the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully work in the industry; you will also gain industrial recognition via the CPD certification program.

Over the course of 3 days you will hear jargon free talks from over 15 medical device experts, providing you with a step-by-step guide to medical devices, from research to market, enabling you to return to the office with confidence.

In Vitro Diagnostic Summer School

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Providing you with a complete overview of the In Vitro Diagnostics industry, this fully residential Summer School is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into all departments of an IVD organisation. Whether you are new to the industry, new to your role/organisation or simply need a refresher as to how the product cycle works, this is an invaluable 3-days well spent.

By booking onto this practical course, not only will you gain the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully work in the industry; you will also gain industrial recognition via the CPD certification program.

Over the course of 3 days you will hear jargon free talks from over 15 IVD experts, providing you with a step-by-step guide from researching a diagnostic, to developing a design, taking it to the clinical stage and then to market.

Dissolution Testing

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

Dissolution testing poses a major challenge to the pharmaceutical, biotech and generics industries both in terms of method development and regulatory compliance.

This two-day interactive training course will explain the history, benefits, importance and role of dissolution testing in drug development today. Using practical examples and case studies throughout, delegates will gain a thorough understanding of setting and establishing specifications for optimum dissolution testing.

*Clarify global regulatory requirements
*Assess new scientific developments and trends
*Design optimum method development strategies
*Identify the factors affecting dissolution
*Drive product performance and quality control
*Study design considerations for IVIVC Studies

Agro-Innovation Japan 2008

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Makuhari Messe, Chiba Japan

Agro-Innovation aims to promote agriculture, horticulture and its related industries and active international exchange as well as to contribute to the development of industry and improvement of technology. Since this former event "International Horticultural Exhibition Japan (IHE Japan)" wad held for the first time in 1986, it has been regarded in Japan as the largest event for horticultural technology exhibition, especially for the farming.

IHE Japan, now reformed as brand new exhibition "Agro-Innovation" in 2008 and will consist of the three highly specialized shows and the specialized conference: an exhibition for agricultural/horticultural machinery and equipment called the "IAHE Japan" show, one for fresh vegetables and fruits logistics called the "Fresh-Logi Japan" show and one for biomass and environmental conscious technology exhibition called the "ECO-Biomass Forum" and one for technology exchange between academic institutes and the industries. Welcome to a place where you can meet 250 and more companies face to face and find new products, technology and clients at Agro-Innovation 2008.

Includes:

Agricultural/Horticultural Machinery and Equipment Exhibition

Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Logistics Exhibition

Biomass and Environmental conscious technology Exhbition

Cleveland Spine Review – Hands-On 2008

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Embassy Suites Hotel Independence, Ohio United States

Cleveland Spine Review: Hands-On 2008 is a comprehensive course utilizing the cadaver laboratory and didactic sessions with ample time for discussion. This intensive course emphasizes the fundamentals of spine surgery, particularly biomechanical considerations, and the surgery decision-making process.

Advanced Thermal Management and Packaging Materials Short Course

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Advanced materials are becoming critical for today’s microelectronic systems. As new, more powerful chip designs are introduced, they consume more power. This has made thermal management an important concern in today’s high performance systems. Systems ranging from active electronically scanned radar arrays to web servers require components that can dissipate heat efficiently. This requires materials capable of dissipating heat and maintaining compatibility with the package and die. In response to critical needs, there have been revolutionary advances in thermal management materials in the last few years. There are now over 15 low-CTE, low-density materials with thermal conductivities ranging between 400 and 1700 W/m-K, and many others with somewhat lower conductivities. Some are low cost; others have the potential to be low cost in high-volume. Production applications include servers, laptops, PCBs, PCB cold plates/heat spreaders, cellular telephone base stations, hybrid electric vehicles, power modules, phased array antennas, thermal interface materials (TIMs), optoelectronic telecommunication packages, laser diode and LED packages, and plasma displays. Advanced Thermal Management and Packaging Materials is a 2 to 3 day course that covers the large and increasing number of advanced thermal management materials, and provides an in-depth discussion of properties, manufacturing processes, applications, cost, lessons learned, typical development programs, and future directions. Traditional materials are discussed for reference. Participants are invited to bring their thermal management problems for discussion. This course is designed for every manager, engineer and technician concerned with packaging materials, using semiconductor components or supplying tools to the industry.

IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008,
Hyatt Regency 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge,, Massachusetts United States

It’s not just about RoHS compliance anymore …REACH … EuP … Sustainability … Halogen-Free … new regulations, new materials and new buzzwords will buffet your business and your bottom line over the coming year. Regardless of where you are in the electronics supply chain, these new regulations and requirements will impact your company.

RoHS was a major change that caught the electronics industry by surprise. Don’t be caught unprepared again: more changes are coming and a solid grounding in the facts is your best defense.

Obeah and Other Powers: the politics of Caribbean religion and healing

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Percy Building, Newcastle University New Castle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

This interdisciplinary conference brings together scholars who are interested in the connections between religion and power in the Caribbean: the power of colonial and postcolonial states, of ruling elites, of subaltern communities, of nationalism, of ritual specialists, and of the spirits, lwas, orishas, and ancestors.
Keynote speaker: Robert A. Hill Other participants include: Ken Bilby, Erna Brodber, Alejandra Bronfman, Karen McCarthy Brown, Stephan Palmie, Kate Ramsey, Raquel Romberg, and David Scott.

International Association of Comtemporary Iraqi Studies ( IACIS) Conference 2008

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008,
School of Oriental and African Studies London, England, United Kingdom

The conference will include general sessions, for which panel and paper proposals are welcome from any of the disciplinary areas of cultural studies, history, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, law, literature, geography and natural resources, refugee studies, development studies, peace studies, as well as cross-disciplinary area studies contributions.

2nd Annual Unified Communications Summit

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008,
Singapore

Unified Communications (UC) is changing the way we do business. The fundamental shift in our communication infrastructure and strategy options go far beyond the selections available for the device. This regional summit provides a platform for Telco Service Providers and Technology Partners to showcase the various Unified Communications developments and solutions that helped to understand best strategies and how to effectively implement these strategies.

This event allows technology demonstrations, panel discussions and opportunity for networking and sharing of best practices.

Government HR Innovations 2008

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
The Performance Institute Arlington, Virginia United States

In the last couple of years Human Resource professionals have been diligently working on management initiatives to increase the performance, workforce and knowledge of their departments. While most departments have identifi ed major problems affecting their workforce, few have found a resolution to their HR issues. Unfortunately, HR professionals are faced with the reality of a declining workforce.

In order to move your human resources function from plan to action, we invite you to attend HR Innovations 2008. The event will be held July 16-18, 2008 in Arlington Virginia. Join thought leaders and colleagues for the most comprehensive human capital management event offered to government managers this year.

Instituting strategies to recruit new talent in addition to obtaining prior public servants continues to be a situation that requires increased perseverance and innovation. In order to refine the foundation laid by existing employee management plans, HR Innovations 2008 will supply your agency the opportunity to learn how to recruit top talent to sustain the workforce and remain competitive.

Vietnam Computer Electronics World Expo (VCW Expo)

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition & Convention Center Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh Vietnam

Vietnam Computer Electronics World Expo (VCW Expo) comprises an Exhibition and a Forum. The exhibition will feature a comprehensive range of ICT related products and services, while the associated. It will focus on the latest ICT developments in the region and globe, provide a platform for telecommunication leaders to share their ideas on future trends and discuss appropriate strategies for development.

2008 IEEE 11th International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE 2008)

Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Engenharia Elétrica Building, Escola Politécnica (USP). Sao Paulo Brazil

After many successful editions, the CSE conference will be organized independently starting in 2008, in São Paulo, Brazil. This Conference is sponsored by IEEE TCSC Technical Committee on Scalable Computing and IEEE Computer Society.

The Computational Science and Engineering area has earned prominence through advances in electronic and integrated technologies beginning in the 1940s. Current times are very exciting and the years to come will witness a proliferation in the use of various advanced computing systems.

It is increasingly becoming an emerging and promising discipline in shaping future research and development activities in academia and industry, ranging from engineering, science, finance, economics, arts and humanitarian fields, specially when the solution of large and complex problems must cope with tight timing schedules.