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Conventions: Jul 21, 2008

18th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
University of Patras, Patras, Greece

ECAI, the biennial European Conference on Artificial Intelligence, is the leading conference in its field in Europe. ECAI-08, the 18th conference in this series, is jointly organized by the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence the university of Patras and the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Sociaty

ECAI-08 will give researchers from all over the world the possibility to identify important new trends and challenges in all subfields of Artificial Intelligence, and it will provide a major forum for potential users of innovative AI techniques.

European Conference on Artificial Intelligence

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
University of Patras, Patras, Achaea, Greece

ECAI, the biennial European Conference on Artificial Intelligence, is the leading conference in its field in Europe. ECAI-08, the 18th conference in this series, is jointly organized by the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence the university of Patras and the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Sociaty

ECAI-08 will give researchers from all over the world the possibility to identify important new trends and challenges in all subfields of Artificial Intelligence, and it will provide a major forum for potential users of innovative AI techniques.

Information Structure

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008,
Korea University, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

Information Structure has been an increasingly lively research area in linguistics in recent years, an area for which approaches from different subfields of linguistics and different theoretical perspectives have been developed. It is understood as the structuring of information that responds to the immediate communicative needs of the interlocutors. This includes at least the following distinct types of structure:

* topic (the entity or set the utterance is about) vs. comment;
* focus (the part of an utterance or utterance meaning that is highlighted) vs. background, where a number of different uses of highlighting might be distinguished, like contrastive, corrective, or information focus as in answers to constituent questions;
* old information (parts of utterances that refer to semantic entities that have been mentioned before and are supposed to be present in the attention of the addressee) vs. new information;
* frame setting (delimiting the extend to which an utterance holds).

The workshop expects contributions concerning these information structuring devices with regards to:

* their expression in languages in prosody and writing, in morphology and syntax;
* their use in communication, e.g. in the answering of questions, in expressing contrasts, or in marking parallel structures;
* their use in contexts other than pure information structuring, e.g. the truth-conditional impact of topics, givenness, or focus, e.g. with focus-sensitive particles;
* their relevance for linguistic theory in general.

Formal Approaches to Tense, Aspect and Modality

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008,
Korea University, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

This workshop calls for papers that aim to address tense, aspect and modality of individual languages or in general linguistic terms from the following perspectives or approaches:

1) Comparative perspective: they have to address issues in tense, aspect and/or modality in at least two languages from a comparative perspective.

2) Inter-category interaction: they have to deal with the interrelationship between tense, aspect and/or modality, e.g. tense and aspect, aspect and modality, tense and modality.

3) Formal approaches: they have to take formal approaches to the problems. Papers in formal semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and discourse can be accepted, if they meet the requirements in (1) and (2).

Linguistic Studies of Ontology

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008,
Korea University, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

The workshop 'Linguistic Studies of Ontology: From Lexical Semantics to Formal Ontologies and Back' is part of the 18th International Congress of Linguists (CIL 18).

Recent developments in the study of ontology have important implications for cognitive science, knowledge engineering, and theoretical linguistics. In particular, research on lexical ontology deals with how concepts are lexicalized and organized across languages and cultures. This workshop aims to explore this new departure in linguistic studies by building upon the three important premises assumed in Fellbaum (1998), Schalley and Zaefferer (2007), and Huang et al. (2007): First, that lexicalized concepts have a special status in every language (as opposed to concepts that require complex coding), second that lexically coded concepts can be shared by different languages, and third that lexicalization universals are relevant for the construction of cross-lingually portable formal ontologies.

Workshop on Contrastiveness and/or Scalar Implicatures ((CIS-SI))

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008,
Korea University, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

Held in conjunction with the 18th Int'l Congress of Linguists (CIL 18). Organized by Chungmin Lee (Seoul Natl U) and Ferenc Kiefer (Hunagrian Academy of Sciences) in a dynamic perspective on semantics and/or pragmatics.

Workshop on Language and Gender at CIL 18

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008,
Korea University, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

A workshop on Language and Gender will be held in conjunction with the 18th International Congress of Linguists (CIL 18).

Developing Leaders in Healthcare Education - Residential Course

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, England United Kingdom

Objectives

1. Building or interpreting vision(s) and set direction
2. Team leading. Including:
* building and motivating
* leading through change
* develop resilience
* confronting poor performance
* delivering results
3. Personal effectiveness including awareness of self and others
4. Change management
5. Finding time to reflect

The course will also:

1. Provide an opportunity to network/share ideas
2. Be fun

44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut United States

The objective for the 2008 JPC is to identify and highlight the propulsion systems, components, and technologies required to enable the next generation of aerospace vehicles. Flight applications include next-generation commercial aircraft, regional and business jets, military applications, supersonic/hypersonic high-speed propulsion applications, launch systems, orbital insertion, satellite, and interstellar propulsion.

Special panel sessions, to be announced, will focus on advanced system applications that can be used to showcase the propulsion systems, components, and technologies that enable them.

Molecular Dynamics for Non-Adiabatic Processes

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Institute of Physics, London, England United Kingdom

Nanoscale phenomena, spanning multiple disciplines, share a unifying core problem: excitations away from equilibrium that evolve through non-adiabatic processes. Numerous techniques for modelling these have been designed and are undergoing rapid further development, usually within individual disciplines.

This meeting will survey the spectrum of molecular dynamics based methods in order to highlight their strengths and weaknesses and to establish fundamental connections between them.

CONTROLO 2008 - 8th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Douru Region Portugal

The CONTROLO’2008 will provide an excellent opportunity for presenting new results and to discuss the latest research and developments in the field of automatic control. The conference is intended as an international forum where an effective exchange of knowledge and experience amongst researchers active in various theoretical and applied areas of systems and control can take place. Participation of engineers and other scientists from industry is particularly welcome. The program will include an ample space for promoting the implementation of new technologies, emphasizing simultaneously the real-world challenges in their applications.

The 3rd Annual Executive Forum on Rx Benefit Management for Employers & Health Plans

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

World Congress is proud to present the 3rd Annual Executive Forum on Rx Benefit Management for Employers and Health Plans taking place July 21-22, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.

The Forum annually showcases employer and payer responses to the rising costs of pharmaceuticals with creative new strategies to improve patient outcomes.

The Forum identifies pertinent issues facing employer and plans that include developing MTM programs, addressing ways to overcome barriers to diverse population drug challenges, Medicare Part D, adapting to market shifts with consumer-directed initiatives and measuring the impact and effectiveness of existing pharmacy management programs.

GeoWeb 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
The Delta Vancouver Suites, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The theme for the GeoWeb 2008 conference is Infrastructure: Local to Global. This implies the GeoWeb has a local or community dimension as well as a global one – that the integration of local infrastructures will give rise to a global infrastructure – that global aggregators will drive the creation of local infrastructures. Papers on any aspect of these issues are welcome and key themes of the paper presentations are:

* Global aggregators and Data Communities
* GeoWeb in Security and Defense
* Real time emergency response and environmental security
* Neo-geo, user generated data and the GI professional
* CAD-BIM-GIS-Games Integration – 3D Cityscapes (Worlds Real and Virtual)
* Infrastructure for information – building alongside physical infrastructure
* Municipal SDI in the GeoWeb
* Imaging, Coverages and Information Infrastructures

9th World Conference of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA 2008)

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia

You are warmly invited to join us for the 9th World Conference of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA), to be held on Hamilton Island Australia in 2008. The ISBA conferences are held every two years, with every second one held jointly with the Valencia meetings. These conferences have become one of the premier events in Bayesian statistics. ISBA08 will broadly follow the tradition of these meetings, combining an excellent scientific program that embraces all things Bayesian with opportunities to explore a beautiful location with old and new friends. Please join us!

5th Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems (MobiQuitous 2008)

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Trinity College, Dublin, Leinster Ireland

Combinations of mobile and ubiquitous computing are becoming increasingly present in our daily life. Through the use of mobile devices embedded in the surrounding physical environment, users can be provided with transparent computing and communication services at all times and in all places.

The Fifth Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Computing, Networking and Services (MobiQuitous 2008) will provide a forum where practitioners and researchers coming from many areas involved in ubiquitous solutions design and deployment will be able to interact and exchange experiences needed to build successful ubiquitous systems.

Areas addressed by the conference include systems, applications, service-oriented computing, middleware, networking, agents, data management and services, all with special focus on mobility and ubiquitous computing.

International Conference on Computational Technologies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (SIBIRCON 2008)

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Novosibirsk Scientific Centre Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast Russia

Previously unpublished contributions from a broad range of topics in the sphere of the IEEE activities are solicited, including (but not limited to) the following areas:
# Coding theory
# Information theory
# Cryptography and data security
# Education and e-learning
# Microwave theory and techniques
# Energy conversion and renewable energy
# Telecommunications
# Engineering in medicine and biology

The 4th IET International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE 08)

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington United States

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 4th IET International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE 08), which will be held at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA from July 21 to July 22, 2008. As the fourth in a successful series, this conference will provide a leading edge forum for researchers and engineers from across the world to present their latest research and to discuss future directions in the area of Intelligent Environments.

The conference aims at contributing to the realization of the Ambient Intelligence vision, where physical space becomes augmented with computation, communication and digital content, thus transcending the limits of direct human perception.

We look forward to welcome you to IE 08!

O'Reilly Open Source Convention 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Portland, Oregon United States

OSCON 2008 is happening July 21-25 in Portland, Oregon. Join over 2,500 open source developers, hackers, experts, IT managers, and users at OSCON 2008. This year's convention will include 40 tutorials that go deep into open source technology and over 400 sessions focusing on Administration, Business, Databases, Emerging Topics, Java, Linux, Mobile, People, Perl, PHP, Programming, Python, Ruby, Security, Web Applications, and much more.

Now celebrating its tenth year, OSCON is a vibrant meeting ground for the open source community to inspire, debate, make deals, motivate, and connect face to face. OSCON 2008 will feature the key players and issues influencing open source today, and explore the greatest potential for open source tomorrow.

KM Australia 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Melbourne Convention Centre Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Drawing on the input of the knowledge, content and information management communities, Ark Group has developed KM Australia 2008 with the specific needs of KM, IM and CM practitioners in mind.

Indigenous Service Delivery 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Alice Springs Convention Centre, Alice Springs, Northern Territory Australia

This timely IQPC event will answer all your questions and more, and will give you the opportunity to listen to cutting edge case studies on best practice Indigenous service delivery.

Hear from Australian leaders who will discuss how they effectively implemented successful models and improved service delivery!

You will leave with measurable and innovative new delivery techniques to make a difference in your workplace.

You told us you wanted more successful case studies and more practical information about how to put out in practice strategies. In response to this, we have focused on these issues and you will hear about the latest Government and grass roots initiatives from renowned speakers all over Australia.

Spatially Enabled Government 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Rydges Lakeside Canberra, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Spatially Enabled Government 2008 will:

* Bring together geospatial and GIS specialists from Federal, State, Territory and Local Government
* Let you meet and interact with peers and key stakeholders in other government departments and agencies working with geospatial data
* Learn from a host of national and international case studies being implemented across a broad range of government departments.

Aviation Safety and Security 2008
*** Cancelled Event ***

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Johannesburg, South Africa

IQPC is excited to announce that the foremost summit on aviation will be returning to Johannesburg next year on the 21 - 23 July 2008. Aviation Safety and Security 2008 promises to deliver incisive, topical, hard-hitting information that is 100% relevant to the challenges facing African aviation executives. This conference will again unite representatives from Airlines, Airports, Associations, Government bodies as well as international and non-governmental organisations to find real practical solutions, strategies and examples on improving safety and security in airlines and at airports.

Mining Supply and Procurement

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Holiday Inn City Centre, Perth, Western Australia Australia

The Mining Supply and Procurement conference 2008 offers to inform and educate delegates upon the key elements in enhancing the supply and procurement strategies, procedures and processes within your mining business. This is a must attend conference for the mining organisation, the mining supplier and the mining contractor!

Analytical Research Forum 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
University of Hull Hull, England, United Kingdom

The annual Analytical Research Forum (ARF) is the premier Analytical Science meeting of the RSC and will be held this year at the University of Hull. The meeting is primarily for early-stage analytical science researchers (industrial scientists, PhD students and postdoctoral fellows) to present their latest results in the context of the wider analytical science community.

The programme, which features both poster sessions and lectures, will include oral presentations from students, medal winners and international leaders in the field. Following the success of the 2007 meeting, we expect this meeting to be attended by around 200 delegates.

Finance and Procurement for Engineers

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

For engineers, technical professionals, and others who hope to manage the finance and procurement function of their organisations, this course is just in time, which, incidentally, is one of the inventory control procedures it covers. It also discusses other methods of supply chain management, and what inventory control software to employ. On the finance side, the course covers accounting and budgeting procedures, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, budgeting, and business plan fundamentals. How to get the funds you need over the short and long term is also discussed from the perspectives of identifying available and alternative funding sources, financial constraints you may face, developing funding proposals and implementing funding plans. The course considers economic analysis techniques such as determining net present value and return on investment, and how to factor in economic equivalence, inflation, purchasing power of money, and estimation of costs. Capital budget and resource planning deals with cost of capital, working capital management, profitability and liquidity, cash flow analysis, tax effects, and capital rationing. The course also covers procurement and contract procedures.

Ekar Invest 2008: The 3rd Real Estate, Investment and Banking Exhibition

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Amman Exhibitions Park, Amman, Jordan

In the Middle East, the property market shows no signs of slowing. The regional real estate industry is currently one of the most vibrant in the world. High-profile international developers are pouring billions of dollars into places like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. A powerful driver of the Middle East property market is the plan by oil-dependent countries to embrace more diversified and sustainable economies. That’s why, across the Middle East, tourism infrastructures are being developed. Everywhere, ambitious leisure development projects are being implemented.

The 5th Annual Predictive Modeling Implementation for Workers' Compensation

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Chicago, Illinois United States

We paid close attention to your feedback from our past Predictive Modeling for Workers' Compensation conferences. The result – 100% new content specifically designed for underwriting and claims professionals, fraud investigators and self-insured employers.

Whether your company is new to predictive modeling or just looking for an innovative way to update your current models, the 5th Annual Predictive Modeling Implementation for Workers' Compensation conference provides an opportunity for to learn from the leaders who are reaping the benefits of predictive modeling applications.

Predictive models are an invaluable tool for increasing accuracy and cost-effectiveness for underwriting and claims. They are invaluable to optimize risk selection and improve pricing processes. To produce the most useful and up-to-date results, carriers and self-insured employers must continuously restructure their data capture.

Global Management and Leadership Skills

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

THE GLOBAL MANAGER’S ENVIRONMENT
• The global business environment.
• Globalization.
• Regional trading blocks.
• The political and economic environment.
THE CULTURAL CONTEXT OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
• Understanding the role of culture.
• Culture and its effects on organizations.
• Cultural variables.
• The internet culture.
• Culture and management styles around the world.
• Communication across cultures/Cross-cultural negotiation and decision making.

FORMULATING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGY FOR GLOBAL OPERATIONS
• Reasons for going global.
• Strategic formulation process.
• Steps in developing international and global strategies.
• Global alliances and strategy implementation.

DEVELOPING WORLD-CLASS COMPANIES AND PEOPLE
• The features of a world-class organization.
• Strategies for developing world-class organizations.
• How to meet and beat the competition.
• How to gain commitment and develop winning followers.
PERSONAL WINNING STRATEGIES
• The need and importance of a winning mentality.
• The traits of winning champions.
• 11 Key winning principles.
• Making use of the winning principles.
GLOBAL MARKETING SKILLS
• Approaching global markets.
• Global Information Systems and Market Research.
• Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning.
• Importing, Exporting, and Sourcing.
• Global Market Entry Strategies: Licensing, Investment, and Strategic Alliances.
• The global marketing mix.

Mixed Methods 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Anglia Ruskin University has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art which was opened in 1858 by John Ruskin. The title Anglia Ruskin University was granted by the Privy Council in 2005 and reflects not only the University's heritage but its contemporary values of social reform and role in the political economy of education. In 2008 the University celebrates 150 years with a programme of lectures, events and fun days featuring the work of the University's five Faculties. As part of this anniversary programme the Faculty of Health and Social Care is pleased to host the Mixed Methods Conference and Workshops 2008.

Keynote speakers:
How mixed methods has developed by Professor John W Creswell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA
Mixed methods research: Rationalities, risks and realities by Professor Julia Brannen, Institute of Education UK

Invited talks:
The role of the NCRM in the Economic and Social Research Council's evolving research methods agenda by Professor Graham Crow
Writing for publication: A guide for potential methods authors by Dr Patrick Brindle

Workshops:
Conducting mixed methods research and the practice of research with Professor John W Creswell and Dr Vicki L Plano Clark
Online research methods with Dr Bojana Lobe
"Any other comments?": The use of open questions in questionnaires with Dr Alicia O'Cathain
Transformative mixed methods research with Professor Donna M Mertens

Monitoring Clinical Trials for GCP Compliance

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Regus Southampton, London, England, United Kingdom

PTI's practical 2-day course gives a complete overview of the modern regulatory GCP framework and takes a detailed look at roles and responsibilities in clinical trials. Delegates will take part in exercises demonstrating how to set up a trial site, make the best use of monitoring visits, and detect inconsistencies using documentation and available data. Participants will also learn how to deal with adverse event reporting quickly and efficiently to avoid non-compliance.

Advertising & Marketing summit 08

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Dockside Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Celebrating its 7th year; the annual gathering for the nation’s advertising & marketing industries returns to Sydney in July. Join the leading industry minds and the

Themes

Engage or enrage
Advertising in new worldsWhat marketers want and how they want it
The Digital Leaders forum
Unleashing the power of brand experience
Monetising social media
Integration, challenge, solution, results
Getting WOM in the mix
Partnerships for success
The mobile marketing advantage
Y speaks, Y we participate
Continual brand repositioning
The power of emotional branding
Redefining consumer engagement models
New Business Models for a Digital World

Get the advantage and avoid the rhetoric to the questions you have not considered and the answers you need to have.

Fisheries Society of the British Isles International Symposium

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Parasites are increasingly recognised by biologists as important mediators of ecological interactions and agents of natural and sexual selection in host populations. Fish serve as hosts to a wide range of 'conventional' parasitic organisms (i.e. agents of disease such as viruses, fungi, lice and worms), and have proven to be extremely good models for testing key hypotheses in lab and field research. Furthermore, investment in courtship and parental behaviour risks parasitism by conspecifics that engage in 'sneaky' mating tactics. There is currently considerable interest in the impacts of both 'conventional' heterospecific parasites, and conspecific 'cuckoos' on the fitness of host individuals and the consequences of parasitism for populations and communities. This meeting addresses some of the most relevant and pressing research themes in fish parasitology, behaviour and evolutionary ecology.

LNG/Gas Contracts & Pricing

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore 239693

■ Introduction to LNG/Gas Markets, Trends and Structures
■ Technical Aspects of Gas/LNG/Transportation Contracts
■ Regulatory Models
■ Gas Contract Principles
■ Inter-Relationship between Technical, Financial and Legal Aspects of a Contract
■ Contract Chain in the LNG/Gas Trade
■ Importance of Gas/LNG Contract Conditions for Optimum Return at Minimum Risk
■ The LNG Chain and Specific LNG Contract Principles
■ Structure of LNG/Gas Contracts
■ Significance of Sales and Purchase Agreements
■ Explanation of LNG/Gas Contract Articles
■ Best Practice Contract Negotiation
■ Contract and Operational Implications Associated with High Pressure Gas Transportation
■ Gas Transportation Contracts and International Gas Transit

Architecture & Design World 2008 (A & D World)

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois United States

Find real-world solutions to your biggest software architecture challenges at Dr. Dobb’s Architecture & Design World 2008. Featuring 75 sessions taught by the most authoritative collection of speakers in the industry, no other event offers the same breadth of practical training. In-depth conference tracks cover modeling, design SOA, agile development usability and more. Register at Architecture & Design World

Working Through Drug Development

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
The Rembrandt Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

The development of a new medicine is complex because it requires many different skills. Everyone involved must be aware of the main stages and be able to relate his or her responsibilities to the professional knowledge and needs of other scientists and clinicians. this course has been designed to show how toxicology,clinical investigations and regulatory practices are joined into a continuous process. It will commence with a general introduction to the process of drug development and continue with lectures on the following aspects: Toxicological requirements, Pharmaceutical and Analytical development, Marketing and Business Development, Pharmacokinetic and Metabolic studies, Phase I and healthy volunteer work: Phase II/III - trial design and protocols, and clinical project management; Handling Safety Data in development; ending on the final day with regulatory matters including marketing applications and post-marketing activities.

Biometrics for Government

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
The Melrose Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Attend the 18th updated forum for advanced identification solutions including…Finger Print Technology, Facial Recognition Systems, Signature Verification, Iris and Retina Scan, Smart Cards, Hand Geometry, and Voice Verification.

Attending this conference will help you:

* Understand the key biometric technologies – how they work, costs and benefits, strengths and weaknesses – through several real, end user case study examples
* Comply with and satisfy the requirements for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) & the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS 201)
* Incorporate biometrics into an integrated solution for identity management
* Achieve cost savings and increase efficiency and security by implementing biometric applications
* Foster interagency communication and cooperation to ensure biometrics project success
* Make the business case for biometrics and smart cards
* Test and evaluate the performance of a biometric system to ensure system security
* Apply the latest standards to your application
* Discover the ethical and privacy issues and how to avoid being perceived as "Big Brother"
* Integrate biometrics with other authentication technologies such as smart cards and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to improve security
* Implement multimodal biometrics - such as the fusion of fingerprint, iris recognition and face recognition
* Overcome common pitfalls during biometric deployment
* Learn about the vulnerabilities of biometric systems to spoofing

Working Forum on Nature Education

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, Nebraska United States

The Arbor Day Foundation is once again inviting the Nature Action Collaborative for Children to its magnificent conference center in the midst of great natural beauty. This year 280 delegates from a wide range of professions from six continents will gather to share ideas on how we can reconnect children around the world with nature. To learn more about this event, click on the links below:

Evidence of Reading, Reading the Evidence 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Institute of English Studies, University of London London, England United Kingdom

Studies centred on the history of reading have proliferated in the last twenty years. They have sprung from several different disciplines, encompassed different periods and geographical locations and chosen divergent methodologies, but their common quest has been to recover and understand the traces of a practice which is central to our understanding of human history, yet notoriously elusive.

One such approach is ‘The Reading Experience Database 1450-1945' (RED), a project run by the Open University and the University of London . While RED is already proving its worth as a digital resource, its methodological parameters are necessarily limited and its vision therefore partial. What is needed in order for the study of the history of reading to progress beyond the boundaries of specific institutions, disciplines, methodologies, geographical locations and time periods is a forum in which as many diverse approaches as possible are brought into energetic debate.

Volatility in Foreign Exchange and Equity Markets

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Singapore

The foreign exchange and equity markets are in a dynamic environment that is constantly innovating and evolving. The main aspect of this course is to give a detailed description of how to practically realize pricing and hedging under different kinds of modeling of market volatility: constant, time-dependent, local, and stochastic, and to examine their differences and effects. In particular, in the case of stochastic volatility, the special emphasis is given to practical calculation of the risk premium due to the future possible market changes that cannot be predicted and hedged fully.

This extremely practical course will make use of live interactions with programs and trading tools set up to support in explaining and visually demonstrating certain areas, such as the importance of establishing fair volatility levels on day one and examining the various gamma/delta hedging tools on day two. The use of practical exercises, group discussions and Q&A sessions will allow you to effectively benefit by helping you to employ the techniques learnt and to address your business concerns over the two day workshop.

Youth Services Summit

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
The Performance Institute’s Training Center Arlington, Virginia United States

Young people are our most valuable resource. They hold the key to the future of our communities, our nation and our world. While the field of youth services has undergone many changes in the past few decades, many of the needs facing the nation's young people are more urgent than ever. Many programs still fail to have a positive impact in reducing the occurrence of pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, school drop out and failure or delinquent behavior. To promote positive youth outcomes, you are invited to the 2008 Youth Services Summit, in Arlington, VA, July 21-23, 2008.

Electrical Submersible Pump 2008

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Facilitator’s Profile
He is the ESP Specialist and Senior Production Technologist in Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). PDO is a world leader in implementing ESP practices efficiently and optimally, and over 40% of their net oil is produced by means of ESPs.
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Key Benefits of attending the workshop

Understand best practices in design considerations and operational excellence. Learn from success stories and avoid costly failures by discovering how to:

• Focus on operational excellence by maximizing value
• Execute cost control and production optimization
• Address best practices in installation, operation and removal of failed equipment
• Track and troubleshoot problems caused by gases, solids and corrosion
• Monitor performance to prevent damage
• Increase well site efficiency, safety and reliability
• Improve failure reduction rates via failure analysis
• Learn what new developments in the market can do for you

Strategic Planning: Practical Approaches for Outstanding Results

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Workshop Facilitator Profile
The course facilitator is the International Managing Director of a Strategic Management Consultancy.
He has spent more than a decade researching and advising on Strategic Management globally. He has developed a wealth of intellectual property which has gained the respect of many senior executives around the world.
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Key benefits for attending this event

• OBTAIN highly practical approaches to strategy that will help motivate your people and help you get the most out of the strategy process
• IMPLEMENT new strategies for your own organisation that will assist its development and reignite its growth
• GAIN new techniques and discover new tools that will improve your business performance
• UNDERSTAND the power of strategic management principles and how they can revolutionise your organisation
• IMPROVE your own strategic plan with professionally prepared worksheets
• LEVERAGE your influence with higher-level strategic ideas and higher impact actions
• FOCUS your time, skills and capabilities on areas that will make a significant difference to your organisation
• BENCHMARK against best practices and real-life examples to seize opportunities and stay ahead of competition

CEC'08 and EEE'08: The 10th IEEE Conference on E-Commerce Technology and the 5th IEEE Conference on Enterprise Computing, E-Commerce and E-Services

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center, Crystal City, National Airport, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The 10th IEEE Conference on E-Commerce Technology (CEC'08) and the 5th IEEE Conference on Enterprise Computing, E-Commerce and E-Services (EEE'08) are the flagship annual conferences of the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on E-Commerce. In 2008, we will hold both conferences together as a joint event, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners interested in the theory and practice of E-Commerce and Enterprise Computing.

The joint conference will focus on new technologies and methods that enable business processes to smoothly extend in a cross-enterprise environment, including solutions to facilitate business coalition in a flexible and dynamic manner over coming Next Generation Internet which provides ubiquitous, multimedia, and secure communication services. The program of CEC' 08/EEE' 08 will consist of invited talks, paper presentations, and panel discussions. We invite submissions of high quality papers describing fully developed results or on-going work.

Digital Imaging XI: An ASNT Topical Conference

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008,
Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut United States

As we celebrate the 11th anniversary of this cutting edge conference, we are seeking presentations from users of digital radiography. This topical conference will celebrate the advances of all digital radiography and we would like to hear from people who have made their company more successful and competitive by converting to non film imaging, using Digital RT.

Project Management: Strategies, Techniques, Operations and Control

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 21, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

OUTLINE

• Effective tools and techniques for project Management

• Knowledge management tools for project documentation and record management

• Managing the KLIA project: Lessons learnt

• Quality management in project management

• Project management in Malaysia – Some ideas on the way ahead

• Strengths and weaknesses in management of projects in Malaysia

• Relationship between client, consultants and contractors – How to improve?

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Cognitive Collaborative Appliances: From Theory to Praxis.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Patra, Greece

From cognitive ergonomics to intelligent assistants, cognitive robotics, and human-robots interaction there is a wide breadth of theories and techniques concerned with the development of intelligent artifacts that are able to exhibit helpful behavior to their (software and human) peers.

The ultimate objective is the development of systems that will act in a seamless and adaptive manner in the environment of the peers, serving their purpose with respect to the intentions, goals and restrictions of the peers, as any benevolent partner would do. We call such systems Cognitive Collaborative Appliances (CCA).

Cognitive Collaborative Appliances are systems that have an extended knowledge of the context in which they act including the knowledge about the tasks, goals, and constraints of their peers, as well as the ability to recognize situations, to learn and manage their plans, and to adapt, exhibiting helpful behavior.

Examples of such appliances include "cognitive TVs", which helps people locate the best TV programs that fit their mood and preferences, "cognitive wheel chairs", which helps people with severe limitations to reach a target location safely and according to their preferences, "cognitive PDAs", which helps the user to schedule her obligations that maybe complex and conflicting, and appliances for gaming and entertainment, which change the scenario based on the user's mood, abilities, and preferences.

16th International Congress on Archives

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 16th International Congress on Archives is the leading global forum that brings together experts and professionals in archives, records management and other related professions. This memorable event will take place over seven days of intense programming comprising business meetings, seminars, workshops, paper presentations and sessions. Participants will also be able to explore new findings, works in progress, and practical solutions for issues facing archivists problems in its 38 exhibition booths.

To mark this special occasion, the Prime Minister of Malaysia will be making a special appearance at the Opening Ceremony of the Congress on 22nd July 2008. Do not miss the chance to experience Malaysian hospitality and its colorful culture.

A special congress library is provided for congress participants who choose to stay away and relax in between sessions.

4th International Conference on Metals and Genetics

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Faculté de pharmacie Université Paris Descartes, Paris, Ile de France France

Numerous biological functions depend on metals. Details of the genetic control of metal metabolism in plants and animals are being discovered. Recent advances in management of human diseases due to disordered metal metabolism have been ushered by discoveries of relevant genes and determining the effects of their mutations. Metals also play an important role in cancer biology, partly because metals interact with DNA and partly because metabolism of metals in cancerous cells presents treatment modalities. A new problem is that environmental contamination with natural or manmade metals poses serious health risks to populations. Recent advances in molecular biology, physics, proteomics, systems biology and clinical medicine further emphasize the delicate balance of metals in health and disease.

The first conference of this series, initiated by Professor Bibudhendra SARKAR at Toronto (Canada) in 1994, was carried out to uncover these relationships. In the next conference, the main topics will be as follows:

* Metal-associated diseases: Molecular and Systemic Biology approaches
* Metals in pharmaceutics and in nutrition
* Characterization and speciation of metal in proteins and biological tissues
* Metals and environmental health implications

8th International Symposium on Functional π-Electron Systems

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008,
Graz University of Technology Graz, Styria Austria

The 8th symposium will continue the tradition and bring together chemists, physicists and engineers to discuss recent developments in the field of π-conjugated matter. The technical program will include plenary lectures, invited lectures, oral and poster presentations of the contributed technical papers on

* Synthesis of functional π-electron materials,
* Functions (biological, chemical, physical, etc.),
* Processing and fabrication,
* Structure (bulk, surface/interface),
* Properties (electronic, biological, mechanical, etc.),
* Applications (OLEDs, OPVs, OTFTs, sensors, NLO, etc.) and
* Industrial aspects of π-electron materials.

4th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems

Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008,
Athens Cultural Centre Athens, Greece

The registration fee is 250 euro, covering access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and conference material. Special arrangements will be made with local hotels for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a half-day tour will be organized around Attica and a one-day cruise to picturesque Greek Islands will be organized.

Papers (in English) from all areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Databases, Data Mining, Bio-informatics, Information Retrieval, Networks, Communications, Multi-media Information Systems, Digital Imaging, Digital Microelectronics, Security, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Business Information Systems, Electronic Business, Computer Science Business Applications, Programming, Information Management, Information Technology, Information Systems and Computer Science Education are welcome. Selected papers will be published in a Special Volume of the Conference Proceedings.