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Conventions: Aug 18, 2008

IAVCEI 2008 General Assembly - International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008,
Reykjavik University, Reykjavík, Iceland

On behalf of the Icelandic earth science community we invite scientists from around the globe to participate in the 2008 IAVCEI General Assembly to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland, from 18th to 25th of August. The main theme of the meeting will be "Understanding Volcanoes". The meeting is devoted to volcanism and volcano-tectonics in all environments, and the impact of volcanic eruptions on the surface environment and human activities. We also offer a variety of short intra-meeting as well as extended pre- and post-meeting field excursions under the umbrellas of Ocean island volcanism.

Iceland is the only place on Earth where you can literally take a stroll along a mid-ocean ridge system and walk into the domain of hot spot activity. Icelandic volcanism is remarkably diverse, including effusive and explosive basaltic eruptions as well as large rhyolitic plinian eruptions.

A society of about 300,000 inhabitants largely benefits from the volcanic activity, because 95% of all houses in Iceland are heated by geothermal water, making it the largest geothermal society in the world. The meeting will be held in August, which is characterized by mild weather and extended days (nightfall at 22.30). The meeting venue is at the University of Iceland, University campus, in the heart of Reykjavik, a city renowned for its spas and night life.

The 12th IASTED International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

The International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications is a major contact venue for research scientists, engineers, and practitioners throughout the world to present their latest developments and applications in this field. IMSA 2008 aims to strengthen relations among universities, research laboratories and industry. Full papers will be published in the conference proceedings.

Coast to Coast Biennial Conference 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory Australia

Coast to Coast 2008 is Australia's biennial national coastal conference. It will focus debate, discussion and learning across the full range of coastal and marine issues - at the international, national, state, regional and local levels.

Coast to Coast 2008 offers us all the opportunity to:

* consider key coastal challenges and issues from a range of perspectives,
* learn about new coastal initiatives and programs that tackle current and emerging issues,
* meet, re-connect and network with people with an interest in the coast, including many professionals and specialists, and
* re-energise our batteries!

The 10th IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

This conference is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of signal and image processing. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. SIP 2008 aims to strengthen relationships between companies, research laboratories, and universities. All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

The 10th IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

This conference is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of signal and image processing. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. SIP 2008 aims to strengthen relationships between companies, research laboratories, and universities.

The IASTED International Conference on Circuits and Systems

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

The International Conference on Circuits and Systems is the world's premier networking forum of leading researchers in the highly active fields of theory, design and implementation of circuits and systems.

The IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Tutorial proposals should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).

MetPlant 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Sheraton Perth Hotel, Perth, Western Australia Australia

The MetPlant conference invites papers on advances in processing ores, promoting developments in:

* plant design, from ore characterisation and geometallurgy to testwork, process and equipment selection;
* financial analysis;
* design and construction of greenfield and brownfield plants, expansions and retrofits;
* new technologies for processing, plant control and instrumentation;
* whole of life operations and maintenance through to closure;
* environmental management for sustainability, energy efficiencies and rehabilitation;
* water and tailings management in metallurgical operations.

2008 TAPPI Decorative & Industrial Laminates Symposium

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Discover the latest information on new product offerings, new equipment, and new techniques in an industry-focused setting at the 2008 TAPPI Decorative & Industrial Laminates Symposium.

With sessions focusing on Specifications, Savings and Productivity, Innovation, Green / Environmental Case Histories, Green / Product Ratings, and Market Demographics, you'll bring home enhanced knowledge to enable your company to improve its processes and keep your products and services competitive as a result of your increased market awareness.

IASTED International Conference on Circuits and Systems (CS2008)

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

The IASTED International Conference on Circuits and Systems (CS 2008) will be an international forum for researchers and specialists to exchange new ideas and share experience in the areas of theory, analysis, design and implementation of electronic circuits and systems. The application areas of interest cover communications, control and robotics, biomedical, consumer and power electronics, electronic sensors and sensor systems, among others. CS 2008 will provide an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas, and to collaborate on current issues identified by conference participants. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

DTVCS 2008: Design, Testing and Formal Verification Techniques for Integrated Circuits and Systems

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii United States

DTVCS 2008: Design, Testing and Formal Verification Techniques for Integrated Circuits and Systems

The main target of the Special Session DTVCS in the IASTED International Conference on Circuits and Systems (CS 2008) is to bring together engineering researchers, computer scientists, practitioners and people from industry to exchange theories, ideas, techniques and experiences related to the areas of design, testing and formal verification techniques for integrated circuits and systems. Contributions on UML and formal paradigms based on process algebras, Petri-nets, automaton theory and BDDs in the context of design, testing and formal verification techniques for integrated circuits and systems are also encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

* digital, analog, mixed-signal and RF test
* built-in self test
* ATPG
* theory and foundations: model checking, SAT-based methods, use of PSL, compositional methods and probabilistic methods
* applications of formal methods: equivalence checking, CSP applications and transaction-level verification
* verification through hybrid techniques
* verification methods based on hardware description/system-level languages (e.g. VHDL, SystemVerilog and SystemC)
* testing and verification applications: tools, industrial experience reports and case studies

Please visit the web-site of DTVCS 2008 (http://digilander.libero.it/systemcfl/dtvcs ) for further information on the hosting conference, industrial collaborators, technical program committee, submission guidelines, deadlines, proceedings and publications.

Contact Centres World Africa 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Contact Centres World Africa is a firmly established conference, tackling your everyday issues with a line-up of unrivalled speakers and panel members.

This is a great time for you to learn, establish key contacts and build that competitive advantage

Technoloty in Government & Public Sector

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The Australian Government's pursuit of electronically empowered government has fundamentally redefined relations between citizens, the public service and politicians. Today, government wants to be a one stop shop for its citizens. ICT & e-government solutions technology is at the centre of this technology boom in the creation of K-government (knowledge Government)

Customer Self-Service Conference

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 21, 2008,
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines San Diego, California United States

The Institute for International Research is excited to announce that production of the Customer Self-Service Conference is underway. We will be reviewing presentation submissions until January 25th - space is limited so please submit your ideas TODAY!

This is the event on evaluating and expanding your self-service strategies through hearing best practices and results driven case studies. You want to know how to optimize the customer experience, build, measure and maintain your initiatives and integrate technology into your efforts. The Customer Self-Service Conference is the place to develop an action plan and learn the latest insight in self-service directly from your peers!

Measurement, Design, and Analysis Methods for Health Outcomes Research

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States

This program is geared to introductory-intermediate learning levels to help participants design, implement, and analyze outcomes studies, and critically review and use outcomes data for clinical decision making, health care planning, and technology development. The course provides participants with an overview of several topics in the exciting new field of health outcomes, equipping new comers with knowledge of the language and concepts.

In-Place Filter Testing Workshop 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Northeastern University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Boston, Massachusetts United States

This program is SOLD OUT!
Please call 617-384-8692 if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Learn the latest air-cleaning techniques and regulatory requirements for in-place filter testers. This practical course is an essential component of preparing individuals to test and certify systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems.

Wide-ranging ventilation topics are covered including nuclear and non-nuclear applications relevant to the following industries:

* Military
* Biotechnology
* Clean room
* Hospital
* Anti-terrorism

The European Chemicals Policy – REACH

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

The course is designed to provide an insight into the requirements and procedures required to ensure conformance with REACH. The course will provide a working background that will help attendees gain a better understanding on how this regulation works in practice. It will also provide an understanding of the effect REACH will have on companies. Using a combination of taught sessions and practical exercises on procedures, working in SIEF’s and consortia, developing data development, performance of undertaking risk assessments and producing biocides dossiers.

The course will include a number of practical examples and will involve delegates working in teams to navigate the regulatory hurdles presented by REACH.

In-Building Asia Summit 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
The Langham Place Hotel, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

The third In-Building Asia Summit provides you with three days of intense learning and networking opportunities. Responding to strong market demands throughout the region, we provide you with the latest case studies, news and technical updates to help you:

1) Manage changing Asian In-Building business models and business demands in the most cost-effective manner

2) Learn how other Asian operators are managing the technical and business demands facing In-Building radio engineers

3) Find more efficient ways to plan and deploy coverage in buildings, vehicles and subways

4) Meet the challenges posed by greater demands for capacity and coverage among Asian consumers and businesses

5) Upgrade and overlay new technologies on existing In-Building infrastructure

6) Measure and optimise the performance of shared systems, multi-technology systems and more

7) Collaborate more effectively with building owners and developers

With the shift towards increased mobile usage and heavier traffic demands throughout the region, this event is APAC's premier meeting-place for experts involved with planning and managing air interface technologies.

Applied Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
The Westin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Develop an understanding in Reservoir characterisation, data gathering methods, uncertainties in reservoir description and initial hydrocarbon in-place estimates.
• Learn about Recovery methods – primary, secondary and tertiary (EOR).
• Understand the dynamics of Phase behaviour, reservoir characterisation and drive mechanisms.
• Work on Material Balance equations and their use in reservoir performance
monitoring and aquifer modelling.
• Discuss Vertical and horizontal well performance estimations.
• Examine the impact of Wettability, capillary pressure and relative permeability and their use in estimating field recovery factors and production profiles.
• Have Hands-on experience in performing computer-based calculations used to solve practical reservoir engineering problems and prediction of reservoir performance

IDGA’s Heavy Vehicles Summit

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
DoubleTree Hotel Dearborn, Detroit, Michigan United States

IDGA’s Heavy Vehicle Summit, August 18-20, 2008, Detroit, MI. To better serve the needs of our warfighters this inaugural summit is dedicated to Heavy Vehicle Stakeholders! Heavy vehicles, both combat and tactical, are crucial to the success of current and future operations. Be part of the IDGA community of stakeholders from government, industry, and academia. Register Early to Save! Register by calling 1-800-882-8684 or visiting Visit us at . .

Advanced Product Quality Planning

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a disciplined process to ensure that a structured sequence of activities is completed. These activities will ensure that an organization can provide a quality product, on time, at the lowest cost and which exactly meets the customer’s specific requirements. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is specifically deals with determining and ensuring if all of the customers engineering criteria design records and specification requirements are properly understood by the supplier and that the supplier processes have the potential to produce products which meet these requirements. This 2 day workshop is designed for the quality and production personnel gain skills needed to implement the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, develop Control Plans and complete the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) within their organizations.

Systems Integration in Biodefense

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

At this year’s Systems Integration in Biodefense meeting, we will hear from industry leaders about their strategy for meeting the needs of the community and bridging the technology gaps that still exist. New assays will be introduced that are highly multiplexed, integrated and field deployable. Technology developments in sample prep, signal transduction and amplification will be showcased, and specific examples of integrated systems will be presented. Dual-use application is an essential feature for products to have utility in biodefense and clinical settings. A discussion on getting products to market and facing commercialization, collaboration, and business challenges will be addressed. The meeting will be followed by the 2nd Annual Enabling Point-of-Care Diagnostics to elucidate the transition from biodefense to a clinical setting, and the tactical issues of implementation.

Knowledge Management for Service and Support

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, San Fransisco, California United States

The field workforce is changing: service professionals are retiring and taking with them an abundance of knowledge and skill, and new technologies are changing the way field service is done today. As a result, executives are challenged to train new personnel and transform them to productive contributors within the shortest possible time. By attending IQPC’s Knowledge Management for Service and Support, you will learn innovative strategies, processes and technologies to decrease time from initial hire to productivity for the service workforce in today’s environment.

Overview of Drug Development

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 18, 2008,
Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel Airport Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

This course provides an overview of how new pharmaceutical products are identified and developed. The roles and interactions among marketing, clinical R&D, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing will be reviewed. A basic description of the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) will lead to a review of how clinical trials are started, completed, and reported; ethical considerations in conducting clinical research; filing a New Drug Application (NDA) and interactions with the FDA.

The course material focuses on developing drugs and biologics under FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.

11th Annual Submarine Networks World 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore

Submarine Networks World Asia - Asia Pacific's the most established global established conference

We are back this August with new speakers, new agenda, new cable project updates and more networking activities! This amazing race, Submarine Networks Edition starts now!

Submarine Networks World 2008 is:

* the only event in Asia held annually for the submarine cable industry
* the only event committed to deliver first hand information on issues affecting the industry as well as global cable project updates
* the only event with the highest geographic reach to enhance your networking and business opportunities

Technology in Government & the Public Sector Sydney Summit 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) including e-government services technology is evolving at such a rapid pace across all sectors of the public sector. For government and the public sector, ICT provides tremendous opportunities to deliver services more efficiently. Today, more than ever government and public sector agencies need to ensure a more comprehensive service to its citizens.

Governments are now confirming that they are looking at ways at leveraging on partnerships that will bring about synergy and long term sustainable programs. Thus e-citizen programs will bridge the digital divide and create an information society and K Government (Knowledge Government).Streamlining current processes will not deliver an end – to –end solution for eservices. What is needed is a seamless IT backbone for a fast reliable and efficient connectivity, data storage, access and privacy across ALL agencies.

This ICT and e-government Summit is your chance to network with the influencers, innovators, procurement decision makers across all levels of government and the public sector, in a central Sydney location, who are responsible for ICT procurement decision - making. Delegates will come from Federal – State and local government.

IDGA’S Unmanned Ground Systems Summit

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Marriott Georgetown University Conference Center and Inn, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Robots are currently being developed and deployed for the GWOT. The majority of the users are EOD, CBRN detection, reconnaissance/surveillance, and border security. According to the DoD report, “Unmanned Systems Roadmap 2007-2032,” the Pentagon plans to spend $4 billion by 2010 on unmanned systems technology, with an eye toward increasing autonomy to free up troops that would otherwise have to monitor the robots closely.

IDGA’S Unmanned Ground Systems Summit aims to provide a platform for the DoD, government agencies, academia, and industry to discuss, brainstorm, and network in order to define methodologies and initiatives, while forging potential solutions and future partnerships.

IDGA’S 7th Battlefield Healthcare Training Conference

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, California United States

As we draw near the end of the Sixth year of continuous operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the sustainment of substantial troop levels in asymmetric environments continues to claim our warfighters as combat casualties. Medical advancements in the battlefield “golden hour” and refinement of the continuum of care have led to the largest number of casualty survivors in modern combat history, and have created entirely new considerations in military medical science and pre-deployment training.

IDGA’S 7th Battlefield Healthcare Training Conference in San Diego will focus on the two-fold realities that face combat casualty care today: continually training our caregivers for the unique challenges of trauma medicine and attending to the rehabilitation of those that have sustained life-altering injuries. Outcomes have been improved by asking what can be done earlier to help the warfighter later in this process and this examination continues with the leaders that are gathered for this Battlefield Healthcare event.

2008 National Summit on Use of Force in Law Enforcement

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
The Performance Institute’s Training Center Arlington, Virginia United States

The 2008 National Summit on Use of Force in Law Enforcement will be hosted at The Performance Institute’s training center in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse stop on the Orange Line of the D.C. Metro. A public parking garage is located inside of the building. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided for delegates on each day.

COLING 2008 - The 22nd International Conference on Computational Linguistics

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
University Place, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

The 22nd International Conference on Computational Linguistics

Tutorials: August 17, 2008

T1 Educational Natural Language Processing
Iryna Gurevych and Delphine Bernhard (TU Darmstadt)

T2 Data Analysis for Lifelike Machine Language
Derek J. Smith and Kathryn Livesey (University of Wales Institute, Cardiff)

T3 Advanced Dynamic Programming in Computational Linguistics: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications
Liang Huang (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)

T4 Regulus: Spoken Language System Construction without the Agonizing Pain
Beth Ann Hockey (UC Santa Cruz) and Manny Rayner (USC Berkeley)

PODC 2008 - Twenty-Seventh Annual ACM SIGACT-SIGOPS Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 21, 2008,
University of Toronto, Bahen Centre,40 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada

PODC is a conference that focuses on research in the theory, design, specification and implementation of distributed systems. PODC is sponsored by ACM, SIGACT, and SIGOPS.

PODC 2008 will host a symposium celebrating the contributions of Nancy Lynch, a presentation of the Dijkstra Prize, and a number of workshops on topics related to PODC and CONCUR.

8th Symposium on the Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Natural History Museum London, England, United Kingdom

The 8th symposium on the Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface will be held in London, UK, from 18–22 August in 2008. The conference is being organized by Mark Hodson.

SpeechTEK Conference & Exhbition

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, New York United States

In today’s competitive environment, successful businesses need to understand what opportunities speech technology offers, and more importantly, how to harness those opportunities. At SpeechTEK 2008, you’ll hear from real speech consumers who have deployed speech to provide better service to their customers and to generate revenue to improve their bottom line. We look forward to seeing you in New York City at SpeechTEK 2008, August 18–20, 2008!

6th International Conference on Borate Glasses, Crystals and Melts (BORATE 2008)

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Egret Himeji Himeji, Japan

Scope of the Conference:

1. Short and intermediate range order;
2. Structure and physical properties;
3. Computer simulation and modeling;
4. Phase separation and inhomogeneities;
5. New spectroscopic techniques;
6. EPR, XAFS, XPS, IR, NMR, and diffraction;
7. Novel borate glasses and crystals;
8. Borate crystallography;
9. Thermal properties and thermodynamics;
10. Industrial applications of borate and borosilicate glasses;
11. Biomedical applications;
12. Optical properties and materials;
13. Superionic systems and ionic conductivity

From Anime to Pokémon: Using Pop Culture to Teach About Japan

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Japan Society of New York, 333 East 47th Street, New York, New York United States

From pokémon to anime, many American students are fascinated by Japanese culture. This course helps teachers use materials from Japanese popular culture as an entry point to teach important lessons about Japan through sessions on Japanese cinema, anime, manga, material culture (toys, etc.) and popular literature. Each session considers how to use these materials, which naturally hold the interest of students, to teach larger lessons about Japan. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the workshop includes topics and materials relevant to the Global Studies, Arts, English and Language Arts, and elementary curricula. Lunch will be provided, and tuition includes all materials.

ACWA08 - Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies Conference

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The ACWA Conference is now widely regarded as a seminal event on the calendar for child and family practitioners, policy personnel, researchers and academics. This year’s conference however is rather more special than most in that it provides an opportunity to celebrate 50 years of ACWA and we look forward to welcoming those who may be new to the sector or haven’t had the opportunity to attend before.

The 2008 agenda will bring together eminent internationally renowned keynotes from Australia and overseas. Our overseas keynotes this year are Jonathan Bradshaw: University of York, Diane DePanfilis: University of Maryland, Cindy Blackstock: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, Robert Chaskin: University of Chicago and Mark Courtney: University of Washington.

The 2008 Management and Leadership Institute will have specific focus on engaging the next generation of leaders, in discussing ethical leadership and confronting the challenges posed to civil society organisation by climate change. Again eminent speakers from overseas and Australia will explore the challenges and opportunities that all these issues present.

4th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland New Zealand

The 4th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change Business Conference will be held on 18-20 August 2008 at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and the Australian Federal Government are the Foundation Sponsors.

The program for 2008 will again focus on risks and opportunities posed to business by climate change. Emissions trading, both regulated and voluntary, are a focus, as are other complementary measures to drive emissions reductions. A draft program and subsequent updates are available on this website. To ensure you are kept abreast of updates, please forward your email and contact details to secretariat@climateandbusiness.com and we will make sure you are included on our mailing list.

TPHOLs 2008: 21st International Conference on Theorem Proving in Higher Order Logics

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 21, 2008,
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec Canada

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Concordia is pleased to host the 21st International Conference on Theorem Proving in Higher Order Logics (TPHOLs 2008) in Montréal, Québec, Canada on 18th to 21st August, 2008. The conference will be held at the new 19-storey (two underground floors) Concordia Engineering & Computer Science building, home of the Engenering and Computer Science faculty.

PATAT 2008: The 7th International Conference on the Practice and Theory of Automated Timetabling

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Universite de Monteal, Montreal, Quebec Canada

This conference is the seventh in a series of conferences that serve as a forum for an international community of researchers, practitioners and vendors on all aspects of computer-aided timetable generation. For more information about the series of conferences see PATA T 2008 .

The themes of the conference include (but are not limited to):

* Educational Timetabling
* Transport Timetabling
* Employee Timetabling and Rostering
* Sports Timetabling
* Complexity Issues
* Distributed Timetabling Systems
* Experiences
* Implementations
* Commercial Packages
* Interactive vs Batch Timetabling
* Timetable Updating
* Standard Data Formats
* Relationship with Other Scheduling Problems
* Timetabling Research Areas, including:

International Conference on Ring and Module Theory

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
Beytepe campus of Hacettepe University Ankara Turkey

13th Workshop on Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 22, 2008,
University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The GIREP conference is the main international event in the field of Physics Education. Conferences are held every two years bringing together participants from all over the world, ready to share their experiences and research work in an interesting and rewarding domain.

This year, the Learning in Science Group, University of Cyprus is proud to host the GIREP-MPTL joint meeting, and we will do our best to make it both fruitful and enjoyable. The theme of the conference Physics Curriculum Design, Development and Validation, highlights an aspect of great relevance to recent innovation efforts in Physics Education: research-based curriculum design as a mechanism for unifying different approaches to enhance our knowledge of learning processes and explore the role of context, designed or circumstantial, in physics learning and instruction. Obviously, highlighting these topics does not mean underestimating or neglecting other important aspects of physics education research and practice. GIREP 2008, will be a great opportunity not only to present the results of your work, but also to communicate and discuss research topics of common interest with other colleagues.

DEANZ - The New Zealand association for professionals working in flexible, open and networked education

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand

DEANZ is the New Zealand association for professionals working in flexible, open and networked education. We are committed to fostering growth, development, research and good practice in these areas.

Membership is open to any individual or institution with an interest in distance education and/or open learning. Our members include students and parents of students as well as education providers.

Modeling and Optimization: Theory and Applications 2008

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 20, 2008,
University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario Canada

The conference aims to bring together a diverse group of people from both discrete and continuous optimization, working on both theoretical and applied aspects. We aim to bring together researchers from both the theoretical and applied communities who do not usually get the chance to interact in the framework of a medium-scale event.

Smart Metering West Coast

Aug 18, 2008 - Aug 19, 2008,
Sheraton Bellevue Hotel Seattle, Washington United States

The only executive forum for smart utilities in the West Coast region; Smart Metering West Coast will deconstruct the multitude of regulatory barriers and operational challenges associated with advanced meter roll out, demand response programs and meeting energy efficiency targets. Meet with interstate stakeholders, national industry experts and local utilities to debate the future of smart metering along the West Coast