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Conventions: Aug 31, 2008

Combinatorial Chemistry 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Magdalen College, Oxford, England United Kingdom

This conference is primarily focused on the development of high throughput chemistry and the related biology for accelerating discovery. Topics involving design, production, and use of chemical libraries for addressing targets and pathways of interest to scientists engaged in biomedical, synthetic organic, and/or materials science research are strongly encouraged. Other topics addressed include, advances in technology platforms, informatics, and development of new chemical-biology methods related to libraries. The unifying theme of these topics is the simultaneous exploration of multiple variables at the chemical/biology interface.

Combinatorial Chemistry 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Magdalen College, Oxford, England United Kingdom

This conference is primarily focused on the development of high throughput chemistry and the related biology for accelerating discovery. Topics involving design, production, and use of chemical libraries for addressing targets and pathways of interest to scientists engaged in biomedical, synthetic organic, and/or materials science research are strongly encouraged. Other topics addressed include, advances in technology platforms, informatics, and development of new chemical-biology methods related to libraries. The unifying theme of these topics is the simultaneous exploration of multiple variables at the chemical/biology interface.

Combinatorial Chemistry 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Magdalen College, Oxford, England United Kingdom

This conference is primarily focused on the development of high throughput chemistry and the related biology for accelerating discovery. Topics involving design, production, and use of chemical libraries for addressing targets and pathways of interest to scientists engaged in biomedical, synthetic organic, and/or materials science research are strongly encouraged. Other topics addressed include, advances in technology platforms, informatics, and development of new chemical-biology methods related to libraries. The unifying theme of these topics is the simultaneous exploration of multiple variables at the chemical/biology interface.

Magnetic Nanostructures 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Centre Paul Langevin Aussois, Maurienne, Rhone Alpes France

This research conference aims to present a forum for discussion on spin-dependent and magnetic phenomena in condensed matter systems with reduced dimensions. The main focus of the conference is on imaging techniques and magnetic microscopies, on properties of atomic scale magnetism, on systems, transport and dynamical processes relevant for the field of semiconductor and metal bases spintronics as well as quantum information.

Quantum Information Science 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Big Sky Resort Big Sky, Montana United States

The Gordon Research Conference 2008 on Quantum Information Science will be devoted to the theoretical and experimental routes to controlling and manipulating quantum systems in the context of quantum information processing, quantum communication and applications in precision measurements. In particular, the conference will emphasize novel developments in the theory of quantum information science and recent progress in atomic, molecular and optical physics, condensed matter physics, as well as the developing interface between these fields.

Spoga+Gafa

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 2, 2008,
Cologne Exhibition Center, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Spoga+Gafa will provide exhibitors with new opportunities for presenting their goods in a new hall layout. The fair will completely occupy the world's fourth-largest exhibition grounds, and the new layout and planning system will enable trade visitors from all over the world to efficiently gain an overview of the entire market.

The exhibitors and visitors who flock to Cologne from all over the world will find a combined and clearly structured trade fair that is the highlight of their sector: the world's largest specialist trade fair for the garden and leisure market

7th International National Centres of Competence in Research Climate Summer School

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Centro Stefano Franscini, Monter Verita Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland

The NCCR Climate, Switzerland's Centre of Excellence in Climate and Climate Impact Research, invites young scientists to join leading climate researchers in a scenic southern Swiss alpine setting for keynote lectures, workshops and poster sessions on the occasion of the seventh NCCR Climate Summer School 2008.

The topics covered at the NCCR Climate Summer School 2008 will include:
* pertinent aspects of climate physics and dynamics, extreme events
* climate phenomena and processes from seasonal to centennial time ranges
* assessment of predictability, and approaches to operational prediction
* associated impacts of climate change and variability
The Summer School invites young researchers from all fields of climate research. The courses cover a broad spectrum of climate and climate impact research issues and foster cross-disciplinary links. Each topic includes keynote plenary lectures and workshops with in-depth discussion in smaller groups. All Summer School participants are expected to present a poster of their research and there will be ample opportunity for discussion.

Lecturers for keynotes and workshops (confirmed):
International speakers: K. Emanuel (MIT, USA); P. Jones (U East Anglia, UK); F. Molteni (ICTP Trieste, I); J. Slingo (U Reading, UK); A. Slingo (U Reading, UK); R. Sutton (U Reading, UK) and others.
Swiss speakers: C. Appenzeller (MeteoSwiss); H.C. Davies (ETH Zurich); J. Fuhrer (ART); P. Heck (SwissRE); U. Lohmann (ETH Zurich); C. Maetzler (U Bern); C. Schär (ETH Zurich); T.F. Stocker (U Bern); G. Stephan (U Bern); M. Wild (ETH Zurich) and others.

The summer school is open to young researchers (PhD students and Post-Docs) worldwide. Participation is highly competitive and will be limited to a maximum of 70. The registration fee (1400 CHF) includes full board accommodation, excursion and teaching material. A small number of grants will be available for students from developing countries.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 DECEMBER 2007
Successful applicants will be notified in February 2008.

On-line information, the preliminary programme and the application form are available at

11th International Conference on Urban Drainage - 11 ICUD

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Edinburgh International Convention Center, Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom

The joint committee of IAHR/IWA is pleased to present the 11th International Conference on Urban Drainage, 11ICUD, to be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland in the week 31st of August to the 5th of September 2008. The conference proposes to inform urban drainage professionals, designers, practitioners and researchers of the latest advances, concepts, design and best practice across all technical, environmental, social and economic aspects of urban drainage. We invite you and welcome you to become involved and advance your knowledge to the state of the art.

Urban flooding caused by a combination of hydraulic overloading of the sewar network, overland flow and a river bursting its banks. How to model these interactions will be considered at the 10th ICUDThe conference will also be supported by a series of ‘tours’ – both technical and cultural - and an ‘accompanying persons programme’.

International Conference on Coastal Engineering

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Hamburg Messe und Congress Hamburg, Hamburg Germany

The Local Organising Committee of the ICCE 2008 together with the German Society for Port Engineering, the German Coastal Engineering Research Council and various other German coastal engineering institutes invite you to attend the 31st International Conference on Coastal Engineering hosted by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany, in late summer 2008.

The conference is organised under the auspices of the COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL (CERC) of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE).

7th International Conference on Electronic Government (EGOV 2008)

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Universita't Koblenz-Laundau, Turin, Piemonte Italy

The international EGOV conference series gives annual state of the art overviews in eGovernment and eGovernance research, implementation and application. Thereby, the conferences provide important guidance for research and development in this fast-moving domain of study.

2nd International Workshop on Analog and Mixed Signal Integrated Circuits for Space Applications (AMICSA 2008)

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 2, 2008,
Cascais, Portugal

The Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Nova University of Lisbon (FCT-UNL) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are organizing the Second International Workshop on Analog and Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits for Space Applications (AMICSA).
The Workshop will be held from August 31 to September 2 in Cascais, Portugal.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of recent advances in analogue and mixed-signal VLSI design techniques and technologies for space applications.

58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 4, 2008,
Surfer's Paradise, Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, Queensland Australia

Cereals are one of the world’s most important products, directly and indirectly employing a significant proportion of the workforce. It is a heritage in Australia of leadership in the science and technology of cereal production and use is now being complemented by innovative application of new technologies to develop future industries based on cereals. The 58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference will highlight all aspects of the science and technology of cereals with an emphasis on future industries.

This conference, with an outstanding line-up of Australian and international presenters, is the only meeting which brings together the country’s scientific and technical experts covering all aspects of the field.

IJL 2008: International Jewellery London

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 3, 2008,
Earls Court, London, England, United Kingdom

International Jewellery London, the UK’s only dedicated trade jewellery event, where the most talented, cutting edge British designers and innovative International collections are hand selected to create a showcase of inspiring jewellery, contemporary and classic. IJL’s first class education programme unveils future trends, retail strategies for success and exposes buyers to the latest merchandising techniques. London, September 2008 - be part of it.

3rd EPS-QEOD Europhoton Conference

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Paris, Ile de France France

This unique conference features the latest breakthroughs in the field of solid-state, fiber and waveguided light sources. Venue is the "Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris", in the very center of Paris, near the Sorbonne, the Collége de France, the "Jardins du Luxembourg" and the Saint Michel boulevard. World-reknown researchers discuss the latest developments in the scientific community accompanied by educational sessions at the student and postdoctoral level, and by informal breakout sessions for discussion and vendor display viewing. The third in a row, the Europhoton conference has shown to be very popular among the scientists and engineers that have continued to place it on their calendars.

The highlight of the conference will be the Special Symposium on "Extreme Light Sources in Measurements and Sensing". The top scientists in the field will explore extremes in optics and laser sources in the light of new applications in physics, metrology, high precision spectroscopy, and optical communications.

22nd Summer Conference on Real Functions Theory

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Congress Centre Academia, Stara Lena, Slovakia

The conference will have topics including but not limiting to generalized continuity, derivatives, integration, topology, measure, multifunctions, structures on the real line as well as their applications.

International Gear Technology Exhibition for China

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 2, 2008,
Guangdong International Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong China

The premiere event of 2008 in the international mechanical power transmission industry is just over a year away — and GEAR EXPO 2008 is shaping up to be a great event yet again. GEAR EXPO 2008, the only trade show devoted exclusively to the complete gear manufacturing process. Attending GEAR EXPO 2008 is the best way to explore equipment options and new products that help your business cut costs, boost productivity and become more profitable.

Exhibitors in GEAR EXPO 2008 will include the full range of manufacturing capabilities. Manufacturers of gear blanks, bearings, machine tools, companies that provide components, as well as suppliers of critical processes such as?heat treating, forging, coating and shot peening will be there, plus gear manufacturers representing the full range of gearing from small to large, as well as special purpose gears.

Spoga Horse - International Trade Fair for Equestrian Sports

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 2, 2008,
Cologne Exhibition Center, Koln, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

Global brands in Cologne
spoga horse is the second international platform for global brands in the world of equestrian sports. With top suppliers and top brands at a top time for placing orders, spoga is an unparalleled event for the sector – twice a year. Once in spring, one in autumn.

Information for added value
Alongside product presentations and opportunities to strengthen contacts, Koelnmesse promotes the transfer of knowledge in the equestrian sports sector. With forums, talks and workshops, the seminar arena is the perfect place for discussing and listening.

Exhibition Europacado Spring 2008

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 3, 2008,
Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium

Europacado boasts a lively display of a broad range of trends for every home and life style. From traditional to avant-garde, rural to urban, trendy to conventional. Europacado lets you discover dozens of new collections and surprising articles intended exclusively for the Benelux and French market. Europacado opens its doors early in the year to be sure you can get your summer deliveries on time.

Europacado includes:

* Home decoration: contemporary, classical and ethnic decorative objects/ Luminaires / Rugs / Paintings / Engravings / Furniture for house and garden
* Original designs / Tableware/ Household fabrics
* Stationery, greeting cards and packaging/ Home fragrance and cosmetics/ Amusing gifts/ Jewelry and fashion accessories/ Decoration for children’s bedroom / Store fittings

AusIMM New Zealand Branch Conference

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 3, 2008,
Duxton Hotel Wellington, New Zealand

5th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 3, 2008,
Queen's University Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland United Kingdom

18th European Conference on Thermophysical Properties

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 4, 2008,
Pau France

The objective of the conference is to provide a forum for academic and industrial researchers to meet and exchange valuable experiences in the field of thermophysical properties of a wide variety of systems covering fluids and solids. The conference concentrates on, but is not limited, to the following properties:

thermal and electrical conductivity, viscosity and non-Newtonian properties, mass-diffusion and thermo-diffusion coefficients, optical and radiative properties, solubility, phase equilibrium including liquid - solid, calorimetric and volumetric properties, speed of sound, interfacial properties including wettability...

and concerned materials such as:

metallic, ceramics, composites, granular and thin-film materials, multi-functional materials, porous materials, thermal insulation, soft materials, nano-materials, polymers, biomaterials, environmentally friendly fluids, aqueous systems, petroleum fluids, ionic liquids, molten salt.

16th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM 2008)

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
University of Technology Dresden Dresden, Saxony, Germany

As confirmed by the non-sagging interest during the 30-years history of the IBMM International Conference Series, there have been continuously new developments in the modification of materials using fast ions. In this spirit, the most successful event at Taormina/Italy in 2006 will be followed up by IBMM 2008 to be held in Dresden/Germany. As before, the conference will be the major international forum to present and discuss recent results in ion-related materials research, and to point into the future of the field. We expect vibrant interdisciplinary interaction among physicists, chemists, material scientists, engineers, and anybody who is interested in the use of ion beams for surface and material modification in his/her research and/or industrial application. The list of the Conference Topics comprises the conventional fields of IBMM, but particularly accents emerging fields and topics of high present actuality.

29th European Congress on Molecular Spectroscopy (EUCMOS 2008)

Aug 31, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008,
Opatija Croatia

The scope of the Congress is to encourage the exchange of ideas and collaboration among molecular spectroscopists and to define future objectives. All aspects of spectroscopic methods and techniques, as well as computational and theoretical approaches for investigation of structure, dynamics and properties of molecular systems will be discussed in the congress.