Conventions: Jul 17, 2008
- Paris International Conference on Education, Economy & Society
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
Novotel Paris Tour Eifel, Paris, Ile de France FranceThis conference is intended to be a forum, discussion and networking place for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, policy makers and industry representatives interested in Education. All areas of Education are invited, including the relationships between Education, Economy and Society.
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- 6th World Congress of Cliometrics
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 20, 2008,
Dalkeith Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland United KingdomThe Sixth World Congress of Cliometrics will be held from Thursday July 17 through Sunday July 20, 2008 at the Dalkeith Palace located near Edinburgh, Scotland. The Program Committee will put together an international program from the proposals submitted to the conference. The program will be posted on the Congress web site and the applicants will be informed in January 200
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- An International Centre for Nursing Ethics (ICNE) Conference
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut United StatesICNE conferences stress interaction, networking and discourse, and so, our concurrent sessions are conducted as discussions of topical papers. Prior to the sessions the papers will be distributed to those participants who have indicated an interest. In the session, authors will make a brief presentation of their papers (about 5 minutes). A discussion will then be moderated among the participants.
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- Sixth International Conference on Emotions and Worklife: Emonet VI
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
INSEAD Fontainebleau, Ile de France FranceThe purpose of the conference is to showcase leading-edge research into the role of emotion in organizational settings. The conference opens with a reception on the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2008, and continues with 1 1/2 days of research presentations and symposia in two streams. Depending on submissions, the program may also include poster presentations. A feature of the conference is the Official Conference Dinner, which will be held on the Friday evening.
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- Engineering Maintenance - Operations and Change
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United KingdomThis course provides a thorough review of effective project management techniques during normal as well as changing conditions. Those include project management fundamentals, structure, and strategies such as Earned Value Analysis. Planning and control concepts, defining the scope of a project, scheduling techniques, budgeting, and assessing project risk through financial risk assessment are covered. Simulation methods are employed during the course, including software or virtual techniques, FEM, stat modeling, Monte Carlo Simulation, and transform methods. It covers effective methods for maintaining customer service and satisfaction during changing times, from obtaining appropriate customer feedback to adapting your operations accordingly. Analysing operations systems and responding to identified problems is also taught.
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- Next Generation Vaccines
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland United StatesThe Next Generation Vaccines event will feature TWO concurrent conferences: Discovery & Development and Production & Process Development. This will allow you the opportunity to network with attendees in either of these fields AND with those who are up- or down-stream from your own. This is your opportunity to learn what your peers are doing, understand where the latest technology innovations are coming from and learn how they are being channeled down. It is the one event that will give you TWO views - an overview of the industry from the discovery and development angle as well as the process development and production perspective. This highly acclaimed event will offer the depth of topics you need to further your insights into each area.
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- Corporate Aircraft Symposium & Exhibition
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
The Westin New York at Times Square, 270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY New York, New York United States 10036The 2008 Corporate Aircraft Symposium & Exhibition is the most prestigious gathering of senior executives from all sectors of business aviation and will address the most cutting edge issues within the industry. This symposium gathers all stakeholders under one roof to examine the latest developments, financing and deal making opportunities and its impact on essentially all aspects of business aircraft transactions.
Program Highlights:
* Current State, Recent Trends & Prospects for Business Aviation
* The Regulatory Framework: Staying up to date on Federal Regulations for Business
Aviation
* Security, Safety and Compliance
* Very Light Jets (VLJs)
* Fractional Ownership, Card Programs and Operating Leases
* Globalization of Business Aircraft Ownership
* Key Considerations for Buying or Selling an Aircraft
* Pre-Owned Aircraft Market
* The Greening of Corporate Aviaton
* Financing Trends
* Closing Aircraft Purchases and Financings
* The Impact of Cape Town Convention Treaty on Business Aircraft
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- Successful Strategies For Genetic Testing
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States• Expanding your genetic testing laboratory to meet and exceed the specialized demands of today’s healthcare consumer • Building a successful genetic testing program to improve patient outcomes and reduce medical malpractice • Tackling the hurdles that must be overcome before building a successful genetic testing program • Utilizing genetic testing to deliver innovative solutions that are quicker, more specific and save the hospital money • Implementing the right staffing and educational programs to ensure a successful genetic testing program • Offering a full spectrum of genetic services including diagnosis, advancement in research, drug monitoring, and prevention in hospital infection • Understanding how to produce and communicate effective genetic test results to improve patient outcomes • Capitalizing on the latest trends in genetic testing in order to gain a competitive advantage • Communicating the value of genetic testing directly to the consumer to increase patient recruitment, revenue, and competitive advantage • Choosing the right genetic technologies to advance your organization
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- Surface Coatings Association New Zealand Annual Conference
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008,
Wairakei, New ZealandSCANZ exists to promote the science and technology of paint, printing ink, pigments, varnishes, resins, plastics, solvents, drying and non-drying chemicals through discussion, lectures, conferences, exhibitions and printed papers.
By doing so SCANZ works to raise the standard and the scientific, technical and professional knowledge of persons engaged in these industries.
There are two sections, based in Auckland and Wellington, with a branch of the Wellington section active in Christchurch.
Each section has its own committee, headed by a Section Chairman, which is responsible for regional operations.
National activities are coordinated by a management committee headed by the National President and made up of delegates from both sections.
Membership is personal, rather than corporate, and is by application. - full details
- Lean and Green Summit
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
St. Julien Hotel Boulder, Colorado United StatesFrom Compliance to Innovation...
With so many "green conferences" in the marketplace, why the Lean and Green Summit? This Summit will uniquely bring together the passions of two committed groups...
-advocates of operational excellence who see the implications lean principles have in sustainability
-environmental advocates wanting to move industry toward sustainability
Far from a traditional conference, the Lean and Green Summit will be highly participatory, before, during, and after. The Summit is not as much about educating as it is about problem solving. Think solutions, not theory. Think action, not talk.
Summit Outcomes
Two outcomes are expected to come from the Summit:
- The collective group will create a new body of knowledge in addressing issues of sustainability.
- Participants will leave with an actionable plan for moving their companies along the road to sustainability.
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- Web 2.0 & Enterprise Foundations
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
SingaporeThis two-day masterclass provides business leaders with the insight they need to understand the impact of Web 2.0 and Enterprise 2.0 will have on their organisations. Based on years of practical research, this masterclass reveals the best practices of the companies that are shaping the 21st century marketplace.
Participants from every part of your organisation will learn valuable strategies they can use to compete more effectively and operate more efficiently. Because the masterclass includes a great deal of strategic brainstorming, we greatly encourage you to send teams from across your organisation such as IT, marketing, product development, communications, training, etc. Your whole team will leave with valuable new insights and strategic ideas to transform your organisation. - full details
- Maximising Value across Rail Procurement & Supply Chain
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
The Cafe Royal, London, England, United KingdomThe pressure is mounting for you to drive cost efficiencies and ensure value for money across your supply chain. With EU directives influencing procurement practice and the Department for Transport calling for the industry to work together to achieve reliability, the future of rail procurement & supply is changing. NOW.
That’s why Transport IQ’s 2nd Annual Maximising Value in Rail Procurement & Supply Chain, is being held on 26th & 27th June at Café Royal, London. Bringing together key industry figures from the rail supply chain including train operators, plus owners, builders and maintainers. Hear practical insights on how to create aggressive procurement strategies and enhance collaboration across the supply chain. - full details
- Healthcare Expansion Africa
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Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008,
Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays Cape Town, South Africa100 international leaders in the healthcare industry
Innovative solutions for the latest healthcare expansion
Educational conference sessions lead by industry experts
Panel discussions debating the latest topics in healthcare
One-to-one pre-scheduled business meetings - full details