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Conventions: Aug 27, 2008

10th International Conference of IATSO - International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
Hotel Southern Sun, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa

Specifi c issues relevant to South Africa are:
» The management of sexual offending in the context of high levels of HIV infection.
» The impact of culture on sexual offending.
» The effectiveness of restorative justice programs.
» The rehabiliation and treatment of young sexual offenders.
» Gangsterism and sexual violence.
» Human trafficking and sexual offending.
» Substance abuse and sexual offending.
» The impact of war on sexual violence.
» The use of pornography and sexual offending.
» The integration of offenders with emphasis on prevention, reaction and support.
The purpose of hosting the conference in South Africa is to look at new ways of implementing programs addressing sex offender therapy. The statutes and by-laws of IATSO support the development and improvement of effective sexual offender treatment
through International communication and the exchange of ideas, research and treatment
methods.

10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM)

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
Rissho University, Tokyo Japan

The 10th ICBM will be attended by authorities and experts in behavioral medicine and related disciplines from every region of the world, including all the countries of Asia. The theme of the 10th ICBM, "Drawing from traditional sources and basic research to improve health of individuals, communities and populations", will encourage collaboration and networking between all regions of the world as well as all disciplines that contribute to the science and practice of behavioral medicine.

Urban History Conference 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, Rhone Alpes France

The European Association for Urban History was established in 1989 with the support of European Union. Conferences are organised every two years. These biennial conferences provide a multidisciplinary forum for historians, sociologists, geographers, anthropologists, art and architectural historians, economists, ecologists, planners and all others working on different aspects of urban history. The invitation is extended to all scholars who make urban history a distinctive and innovative subject.

The 2nd International Conference on Educational Economics (ICEE 2008)

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
National and Capodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece

The 2nd International Conference on Educational Economics is being organized by the Department of Economics, University of Athens, and will take place in Athens, Greece, on August 27– 30, 2008.

Economic theory and business practice traditionally highlights the importance of human capital as a key factor for economic growth and development. Education plays a crucial role in the formation of human capital. Thus the economic analysis of educational systems, or the economics of education, constitute an important research field.
Today, the economics of education has been firmly established as a distinct field of study while the importance of human capital to economic activity is recognised widely and in all fields of economics. For these reasons, a conference organised in the context of an international network for the study of the economics of education, with the participation of researchers from different fields, promises to create the academic environment necessary for progress in this important line of research.

Working language is English

Conference sub-topics:

· Education and labor market
· Educational market and public policy
· Financial management in the educational system
· Performance management and remuneration in institutions of education.
· Human Capital, Education, Social Mobility and Equity
· Economics of Knowledge, Research, Technology and Innovation in the information society

Faraday Discussion 141: Water - From Interfaces to the Bulk

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom

Faraday Discussion 141, organised by the Faraday Division, plans to achieve a unification of views towards the goal of understanding the microscopic structure and behaviour of condensed phases of water at interfaces and progressing into the bulk.

The meeting aims to draw together experimental and theoretical scientists from diverse disciplines that traditionally do not interact; the gas phase clusters community, the surface science community and the condensed (liquid) phase community.

International Conference on Urban Development, Regeneration and Finance

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Jordanstown Campus, University of Ulster, Belfast, Ulster, Ireland

The aim of this Conference is to examine emerging best practice in the development and regeneration of Urban and wider regional economies and in the technical support provided by public agencies to enablee efficient use of real estate resources. Emphasis should be placed on new research. Papers reporting work in progress are especially welcome. In particular, papers should focus on new research themes and topics and should demonstrate innovation and insight, have well difined research aims and objectives and discuss research strategy and methodological issues.

Brisbane International Boat Show

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008,
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

From tiny tinnies to super yachts and spinning reels to light lures - The Brisbane International Boat Show is set to board the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition
Centre for five days from Wednesday, August 27 to Sunday, August 31.

Featuring everything that floats and swims, the Brisbane International Boat Show (BIBS) is the largest boat show in the southern hemisphere and a great family day out. So, landlubbers and sea dogs alike should get down to the good ship Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Clipper (Centre) and take a closer look at the life aquatic.

Securitisation Forum 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 28, 2008,
Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With the current economic resurgence of East Asia, more and more companies, financial institutions and governments are seeking securitisation as the answer to raising large amounts of funds for various purposes. This, in addition to the stringent rules of traditional bank lending, experts are optimistic that we can expect to see more securitisation deals being done, in these emerging markets, in the near future.

With structured finance facing challenges from all sides; from overcoming new accounting and regulatory requirements to seeking new markets for structured products, Securitisation Forum 2007 aims to address all these pressing issues by combining highly focussed topics with practical case studies to provide an in-depth study on how the experts in this field approach these challenges. This event is tailor made to provide you with strategic information on structured finance and innovative networking sessions to seize new opportunities arising in the Asian region.

The 23rd Bangkok International Fashion Fair & The 21st Bangkok International Leather Fair 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008,
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center, Bangkok Thailand

Exhibitor Profile:
Fashion Design : Trend Forum, Bangkok Fashion Society (BFS) & Designer labels, Young &Talented Designers
Sourcing From First to Finish : Fiber to Fabric, Clothing Manufacturers from OEM to ODM, Textile & Clothing Accessories
Brand Preference: Clothing & Fashion Brand names as commercial & mass production
Pick & Pay : Clothing, Textile & Fashion items ready stock for retailers
Exotic Asia : Ethnic & Crafted Textile & Clothing in Asian Styles
International & Asia Power: National Pavilions from Asian and other countries
Fashion Accessories: Fashion & Costume Jewelry, Hair & Fashion Accessories
Bag &Totes: All bags for fashion Dress -up, at Work, Party & Leisure including Traveling made of
Leather & other materials
Foot Moves : All kinds of shoes from sport, casual to formal occasions
Material &Tanning : Leather Materials & Tannery for fashion & lifestyle products
Fashion Supporting : Trend book & fashion Magazines & Medias, Institutes & Schools, Technology,
Equipment & Machinery, Software & Services related to fashion industry

3rd Annual Gas Turbines

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 28, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore 239693

Key Highlights:

■ Evaluating maintenance techniques – Condition Based Monitoring, Performance Monitoring, Reliability Centred Maintenance and Failure Analysis
■ Incorporating ferrography and wear analysis
■ Attaining efficiency through cogeneration technology and downstream integration models
■ Turbine disc life assessment
■ Long term service agreements and turbine insurance stipulations
■ Inspecting Hot Gas Path components
■ Achieving energy efficiency through fuel selection and emissions control
■ Diagnostic systems to monitor and improve performance
■ Assessing the growth of aeroderivative turbines in the energy sector
■ Software and online turbine monitoring technology
■ Asset management guidelines for longterm savings

With Insights from OEMs and Experts:

■ Shin Gomi, Acting Manager, Long Term Service
Agreement Export, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
■ Thomas Bierdel, Director, Siemens
■ Koji Imakita, Senior Engineer, Turbine Service
Development Engineering, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
■ S. Nadeem Ahmed, Senior Power Plant Engineer,
Engineering & Maintenance, Pakistan International
Airlines Engineering

6th International Nanotech Symposium & Exhibition in Korea

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Kintex Seoul, South Korea

NANO KOREA Symposium is an annual international event along with NANO KOREA Exhibition hosted by both Ministry of Science and Technology(MOST) and Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy(MOCIE) of Korea.

The slogan of NANO KOREA 2008 is ““Nanotechnology for the Sustainable World.”” Under this year’s slogan, we prepared 7 main sessions, which cover nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, nano tools & manufacturing, nanomeasurement & computational modeling, nanotechnology for ecology & foods, nano-medicine and energy nanomaterials, and other profitable sessions like public session, special session, panel discussion, and education program for juveniles.

All symposium session will provide the opportunity to follow up the current studies on nanotechnologies on various field and we hope NANO KOREA 2008 will be the place for the interchange of scientific studies which will contribute to the consistent development of human being between scientists.

Leading Global Projects and Virtual Teams

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 27, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

In today's global and fast moving economy, businesses are increasingly using resources located across geographies and time zones including distributed organizations and virtual teams. This means team members can be from more diverse geographies, cultures, demographics, and backgrounds than ever before. These virtual teams may be project-based, involving groups that may or may not be formally linked; or they may be formally linked groups located in different locations. Global and virtual teams depend on a variety of telecommunication technologies to exchange information, brainstorm, and make decisions. To lead a virtual team, managers need to learn how to operate across distance and in different time zones, be sensitive to language and cultural issues, be aware of interpersonal and communication style factors, cultivate a sharing and trusting environment, and keep the team focused. This course is designed to provide you with a frame work for leading virtual teams, offer guidelines on what works and what doesn't, discuss various communication tools for team effectiveness, and review tools and methods that facilitate leading global teams in a virtual setting.

Next Generation Telecommunication

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Singapore

This is an exclusive summit developed for Asia Pacific telecom service providers. Hear best practices on National Broadband Landscape in the region as well as discover growth opportunities through effective Mobile & Wireless technology.

8th International Symposium on Smart Graphics

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Rennes University, Rennes, Bretagne France

The International Symposium on Smart Graphics will bring together researchers from Computer Graphics, Visualization, Art & Graphics Design, Cognitive Psychology and Artificial Intelligence, all working on different aspects of computer-generated graphics and the user experiences they enable. This year's meeting will be held in Rennes, France.

Advances in computer graphics have made visual media the heart of the user interface, and it is clear that graphics will play a dominant role in knowledge work, entertainment, and the home. Indeed, as computers become more and more pervasive, and display sizes both increase and decrease, new and challenging problems arise for the effective use and generation of computer graphics.

Nuclear Receptors: Bench to Bedside

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008,
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, New York United States

You are cordially invited to participate in the second meeting on Nuclear Receptors: Bench to Bedside, which will be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The meeting will begin on the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2008, and will conclude with lunch on Sunday, August 31.

Topics include:
-Metabolic and Insulin Resistance Disorders
-NRs in Heart and Muscle Disease
-Nuclear Receptors in Cancer
-Nuclear Receptors in Inflammation
-Nuclear Receptor Architecture & Designer Drug
-Estrogen Action & Disease
-NRs in the Brain

CSHL/WT Conference on Network Biology

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008,
Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom

The cell is a highly organized system of interacting macromolecules and metabolites. Network Biology attempts to understand biology from the point-of-view of the global and local systems properties of molecular networks. The conference will address the structure, function and dynamics of a variety of cellular networks such as genetic, transcriptional, post-transcriptional gene regulatory, protein-protein interaction, signaling, and metabolic networks. A central theme of the meeting is to understand how network properties relate to phenotypes, including human disease. We aim to bring together senior and junior investigators, postdoctoral and (post)graduate researchers in a range of cutting-edge disciplines, including high-throughput interaction measurements, mass spectrometry, informatics, modeling, imaging and human genetics, to share existing research and experience. As is usual for regular CSHL meetings, the majority of short talks will be selected from the openly submitted abstracts.

Topics include:

Transcriptional and Post-Transcriptional Networks
Signaling and Machinery Networks
Metabolic Networks
From Network to Protein Properties
Genetic Networks
Network Medicine

IECC'5: 5th International Engineering & Construction Conference

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, Irvine, California United States

The International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’5 is a multi-disciplinary forum with several symposia covering a wide range of engineering areas with emphasis on engineering design and construction. The goal of this conference is to enhance the lines of communication between researchers and technical professionals to exchange innovative research and technological advancements.

The objective of the conference is to focus on various topics related to energy efficient and environmentally compatible engineering design and construction projects. Other state-of-the-art papers related to build environment and energy conservation are also encouraged.

12th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
Thistle Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

In the intervening period, ESSSB has grown to be the largest and most prestigious suicidology conference in Europe and is recognised as one of the most influential in the world. Past symposia have brought together the leading academics, policy-makers and practitioners from across the globe and ESSSB12’s theme of Working Together to Prevent Suicide: Research, Policy & Practice continues this interdisciplinary collaboration. Our conference aim is to promote cutting edge research, to stimulate new thinking, to share our insights and expertise, and to enhance mutual learning between science, policy and practice. ESSSB12 will appeal to anyone with an interest in understanding the suicidal process, from prevention to postvention and from policy to crisis intervention.

We have concentrated on developing a scientific programme of the highest quality and have invited some of the world’s leading authorities in research, policy and practice to deliver plenary lectures. But the success of ESSSB12 cannot rely on our efforts alone. It’s also up to you, the delegates, to make significant contributions to the proceedings. We invite you to register for the conference, submit abstracts for presentations in the parallel sessions and join us in Glasgow, eager to share your knowledge and experience, your moments of triumph as well as the barriers and difficulties you have faced.

A Very Public Death: Working together for better reporting

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 27, 2008,
Thistle Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

The aim of this event is to bring together people from across the public, private and voluntary sector with an interest in the portrayal of suicide in the media for an opportunity to hear expert speakers and discuss some of the key issues.

Topics of discussion will include:

* What does research tell us about the influence of media on suicidal behaviour?
* Lessons from Bridgend for the media industry.
* The challenges of reporting/covering suicide from a media perspective.
* What are the barriers to good coverage?
* What is the way forward for the industry

Web Seminars: From Compromise to Collaboration: The Educational Leader's Role in Developing Effective Collaborative Teaching Teams

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 27, 2008,
United States

When it's your job to make collaborative teaching teams succeed, you need to outfit your leadership repertoire with the knowledge, skills, and tools from this Web seminar. Learn what it takes to design and support collaborative teaching teams, including:

• Strategies for assigning teachers and students to collaboratively taught classrooms
• Creative methods for establishing planning time and distributing resources
• Best practices for the professional development of collaborative teaching teams
• Ways to promote the continuous improvement of collaborative teaching teams
• Tools for the evaluation of the effectiveness of collaborative teaching teams and their impact in your school or district

International Conference on Carbon Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoteC 08)

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
University of Sussex, Brighton, England, United Kingdom

NanoteC is designed to introduce those with an interest in materials to current research in nanotechnology and to bring together research scientists working in various disciplines in the broad area of nanotubes, graphene, diamond- and fullerene-related nanostructures. Elemental carbon is the simplest exemplar of this nanotechnology based on covalent bonding, however other systems (for example containing boron and nitrogen) are becoming important from a research point of view, and provide alternative components with unique mechanical and electronic properties. Nanotechnology requires an understanding of these materials on an atomic level and this will be the central theme.

The NanoteC conferences are renowned for their relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with emphasis on discussion and participation. We endeavour to achieve as much student participation as possible, and we anticipate that the keynote talks will be strongly influential on the next generation of nanotechnology scientists.

XII Brazilian Symposium on Programming Languages

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Hotel Sonata de Iracema, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil

SBLP is a forum where researchers, students, and professionals can present and discuss the fundamental principles and innovations in the design, definition, analysis, transformation and implementation of programming languages and systems. SBLP is sponsored by the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC). Accordingly to CAPES, SBLP is a "Qualis A" Brazilian conference.

Drupalcon Szeged 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
József Attila Study and Information Centre, Szeged, Ady Square 10, Szeged, Hungary

Drupal is a wildly popular social publishing system that blends web content management and social media capabilities with a massive library of powerful extensions - all supported by a thriving open source community.

Drupalcon is the twice-yearly gathering of Drupalers to learn about, discuss and advance Drupal, and to network with other community members. Experience this thriving community in person yourself in Szeged, Hungary!

Treasury, Trading & Risk Management Conference 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 27, 2008,
Hotel Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A knowledge intensive conference that focuses on treasury management, Asset Liability Management techniques, latest trading techniques and risk management methodologies. A must for treasurers, traders, fund management and risk management practitioners

6th International Conference on Photonics, Devices and Systems (Photonics Prague 2008)

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Olympik Hotel, Prague Czech Republic

PHOTONICS PRAGUE 2008 is the sixth conference in a series organised by the Czech and Slovak Society for Photonics (CSSF). It follows the national meeting in Olomouc (1992) and 4 International conferences at Prague (1995, 1999, 2002, 2005).

This Conference will bring together researchers, scientists and engineers involved in and at the forefront of the development of photonics, including its educational aspects. There will be opportunity for both oral and poster presentations as well as for intensive discussions during breaks and a fruitful exchange of ideas.

World Cancer Congress 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland

The Congress programme will focus on public health, prevention, cancer and tobacco control, palliative care and patient advocacy as they apply to high and resource-constrained countries alike. The rapid progress in treatment will be the centre of many symposia.

Japan Jewellery Fair 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 4,5,6 Tokyo Japan

Over 500 exhibitors from more than 22 countries and regions

The dramatic increase in the size and popularity of JJF is entirely due to CMP’s passionate development and promotion of the fair as a highly professional and international event. In 2005, the number of exhibitors at JJF was 264 companies. By 2007 that number had soared to 495 companies and the exhibition is expected to develop further again this year. Around 500 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions will participate in JJF 2008, and there will be national pavilions from countries and regions such as Italy, Germany, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as individual exhibitors from France, U.S.A, Australia, Canada, and China

EARLI SIG2 2008 Conference- Comprehension of Text and Graphics

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
Tilburg University Tilburg, North Brabant Netherlands

SIG2 focuses on how learning is influenced by the form of representation that learners study. Historically, we focussed on text and picture comprehension but given the explosion of representations made available since the introduction of graphical interfaces, the SIG now considers all forms of representation including but not limited too, text, pictures, graphs, diagrams, concept maps, animations, equations, virtual reality, information and scientific visualization, haptics, multimedia, hypermedia, and simulations.

ARANZ 2008 Conference - Archives & Records Association of New Zealand

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 29, 2008,
University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand

The isolation age is over. The World Wide Web, email and digital imaging have led to increased expectations from users as to the availability of resources. To bridge the gap between users’ expectations and institutional constraints, organisations are increasingly working together and collaborating to come up with realistic solutions. Internationally and nationally, organisations are setting up portals for searching multiple institutions at one time, A2A (Access to Archives - England and Wales), RAAM (Register of Archives and Manuscripts - Australia), AHRR (Australian Historic Records Register) and NRAM (National Register of Archives and Manuscripts - NZ), and developing more integrated and user-focused systems to promote access. This Conference aims to look at some of these developments, analyse results and explore future possibilities. We are planning to run two concurrent streams of papers over the two days. There will be opportunities for vendor stands and exhibits, and a pre conference day for workshops, special interest group meetings and visits.

Summer NAPE Expo 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 28, 2008,
GRB Convention Center Houston, Texas United States

Summer NAPE® was founded in 2005 due to industry demand for a mid-year event. It was modeled after NAPE (formerly North American Prospect Expo), which was created in 1993 to provide a marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of oil and gas prospects and producing properties (added in 1998) via exhibit booths. Summer NAPE brings state-of-the-art prospects and properties from U.S. and around the world, advanced technology and energy capital formation all together in one location, creating a pure market place to establish strategic alliances for doing business and initiating purchases and trades.

35th Annual Meeting of the European Finance Association

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008,
Astir Palace Vouliagmeni Athens Greece

The European Finance Association will hold its 35th Annual Meeting in Athens (Vouliagmeni), Greece, August 27-30, 2008.

You are invited to submit papers to be considered for presentation at the EFA 2008 meetings. Papers from all areas of finance will be considered. All submitted papers will be double blind-refereed. They will also be evaluated for inclusion in the sessions by the assigned Track Chairs, designated by area of expertise. The chosen Track Chairs are scholars with substantial editorial and/or refereeing experience for top finance journals. They will play the role of "Editors" and assist the Program Chair in putting together the academic program of the meetings. The current setting aims to ensure a superior quality academic program in all areas of finance to be represented in the conference.

India Property Show - Melbourne

Aug 27, 2008 - Aug 28, 2008,
Camberwell Centre, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

India Property Show - Melbourne is comprehensive annual property sales exhibition where investors and private buyers meet developers, agents and providers of services and expertise. It's an international event focused on residential property sales and investment.