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Conventions: Sep 11, 2008

7th Athens Congress on Women's Health & Disease

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2009,
The Athens Hilton, Athens, Greece

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you to the “7th Athens Congress on Women´s Health and Disease”, to be held in Athens from the 11th to the 13th of September, 2008.

This field of women’s health and disease has been attracting the attention of the scientific community over the past 50 years. At the dawn of the 21st century a substantial amount of accumulated knowledge has found its way to clinical application giving rise, however, to new pertinent questions.

The Scientific Committee has prepared a program related to issues concerning Women´s Health and Disease keeping a particular interest on gynecology, obstetric and infertility and assisted reproduction aspects. This goal will be fulfilled successfully thanks to the contribution of distinguished invited speakers with the hope of achieving a fair balance not only between basic and clinical science, but also between preventive and therapeutic approaches.

Zow China 2008

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 15, 2008,
JSWB Global Home Furnishings Centre, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China 200031

ZOW in Shanghai is just around the corner
Online registration active / trips to be won

The next ZOW in Shanghai, the business event for the furniture industry and interior design in China, is just around the corner. From 11 to 15 September 2008, renowned Chinese and international supplier companies will present new products for the Chinese market at the JSWB Global Home Furnishings Center – revealing innovative product ideas, convincing by technical know-how and creative design. ZOW will be held under the umbrella of the JSWB Shanghai Furniture Sourcing Fair and concurrently with the China International Furniture Fair. Regular shuttle services to other exhibition locations will be provided free of charge.

Financial Derivatives Part II

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
The Alpha, Singapore Science Park II Singapore

* Acquire a solid foundational knowledge of Credit Derivatives.
* Understand why Exotic Options were developed and how these options can be applied to improve the optimality of hedging or investment strategies. Some examples of Exotic Options discussed are: Asians, Compounds, Digitals and Lookbacks.
* A hands-on structuring session would be conducted using The PERMIT®1 System which would enable participants to gain practical experience in structuring investment strategies and hedging structures.

The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 15, 2008,
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok Thailand

The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair has established itself as one of The World’s Favorite Gem & Jewelry Destinations of top gem and jewelry professionals through the efforts of Thailand’s skilled and talented workforce, beautiful natural resources and a world-class manufacturing center capable of producing jewelry to fit every taste. Thailand is also one of the world’s foremost cutting and trading centers for diamond and colored gemstones making the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair an excellent choice for all your gem and jewelry needs. Bangkok is also one of the most exciting and exotic cities in the world to host a gem and jewelry fair with every modern convenience nestled right in alongside ancient Thai culture.

SANA - 20th International Exhibtion of Natural Products

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

We will present the format that offered a new perspective on three traditional themes: Food, Housing-Environment and Wellbeing, giving value to new styles of life and consumption that represent changes in daily life.

NUTRITION
Natural Nutririon / Machines, Equipment and Packaging for Natural Products, Equipment for Agriculture

HOUSING - ENVIRONMENT
Ecological, Technology and Products/ Ecological Clothes and other Natural Products for Free Time, Hobbies / Alternative Proposal Project and Technology for the Ecological Home / Services

HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Officinal Plants and by - products / Natural Remedies / Natural Dietetic Products, Supplements and Special Foods / Health Resorts, Energetic Body Therapies / Personal Care Products and Equipment

Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center, Bangkok Thailand

LOGISTICS

-Container/Tank and Bulk
-Container Terminal/Ports
-Factory/Warehouse Automation
-Material Handling/Storage System/Warehouse
-Packaging System
-Transportation Services
-Truck and Trailer/Commercial Vehicle

SERVICES

-Associations
-Banking Services
-Consulting Services
-Education Institutes
-Government Services
-Insurance Companies
-Publications

SOFTWARE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

-Automatic Identification System & Equipment
-Communication Technology & Equipment
-Security Solution & Equipment
-Software/Program
-Tracking System & Equipment/Fleet Management

Biology of Signaling in the Cardiovascular System

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Cape Codder Resort and Spa Hyannis, Massachusetts United States

Signal Transduction is broadly defined as mechanisms of information exchange between different biological compartments. As such, signal transduction mechanisms have provided crucial insights into the workings of biological systems. Signal transduction in the cardiovascular system is studied at molecular, cellular and organ system levels. In addition to the classical endocrine, paracrine and autocrine modes of signaling, cardiovascular cells participate and respond to mechanical, gaseous, and solid state signals. Although reductionist approaches and pathway analyses have provided critical insights, more comprehensive and quantitative approaches are needed in the ‘-omics’ era in which large data sets are available from molecular profiling studies at the levels of genes, proteins and small molecules. This NAVBO workshop aims to:

- Highlight recent advances and breakthroughs in signal transduction research

- Promote the exchange of breakthroughs in signaling research between cardiovascular and other fields

- Facilitate discussion of classical approaches in signal transduction research with those of emerging approaches such as systems biology and quantitative cell biology.

Food & Drink :: The innovation Summit 2008

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Prague Congress Centre Praque Czech Republic

The European Food and Drink Industry represent one of the largest manufacturing sectors in Europe. The industry has been considered to be a traditional industrial sector with low capacity for innovation.

However, the globalization of the food and drink market in addition to changing consumer preferences profoundly affects this sector.

Today, innovation is placed at the top of the tool box as the main instrument for generating added value and for staying within the competitive arena of the global market.

Key themes featured at the Summit will include:

Functional Foods and Consumers

* An investigation into future trends and opportunities within the food industry.
* The psychology behind product selection.
* Analysing new product development techniques in relation to increasing brand value.

Nutrigenomics: The Future of Food

* An exploration of the ethical, legal and social issues associated with genetic profiling.

Effectively Responding to Today’s Demand for Sustainable Products

* An appraisal of the demand for sustainable products.
* Analysis of potential strategies for assessing and responding to market opportunity,

This summit has a unique programme. It offers a rare mix of ethical, legal and social debate accompanied by an in-depth exploration into buying trends with a view to turning consumer insights into profit. All housed within an interactive environment focused on the globalization of the Food and Drink market.

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The International Community Of Experts And The Transformation Of The Fatherland. Central Eastern Europe In The European Context Since WWI

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Warsaw Poland

The proposed workshop intends to look closely at the phenomenon of the transfer of knowledge and technological expertise in Europe after the First World War, mainly focussing on Central Eastern Europe. In order to use the explanatory potential of this focus the workshop will explore three perspectives: experts and the media of knowledge-communication; the role of the state and finally the relation of expertise and power.

Futura: Trade Fair for Consumer Electronics, Household Technology

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Salzburg Exhibition Centre, Salzburg Austria

Futura began in 1999, in collaboration with the most famous companies working in these fields in Austria. Thus, there is now a trade fair, which has already become well established and universally recognised, specifically designed to meet the requirements of this trade sector.

Products and Services

Computers, IT solutions, photography, household appliances, white goods, small household appliances, satellite equipment, telecommunication, entertainment electronics, consumer electronics

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

There is no single best way to solve a problem. Your point of view, ethics, and comfort with risk taking, as well as your skill in using various tools, influence your approach to generating solutions. Whether it's a production, customer service, sales, or performance problem, this course helps you assess the effectiveness of your problem-solving techniques and suggests other techniques that may be more practical and productive.

2nd Annual Risk Management in Leasing Business

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Brussels, Belgium

Is the Liquidity crisis over? Which new opportunities are the leasing market looking at? These are just some of the questions the leasing industry has to answer while implementing Basel II and adjusting the risk processes of each leasing reality.

At our conference, case studies of the key leasing players will provide strategic insight on the crucial role of risk for the growth of your leasing business. Through interactive sessions and networking opportunities, you will discuss the upcoming challenges and solutions with senior industry executives. Their experience will soon be your benchmark and your gain for a competitive advantage on the market.

2nd European Conference on Information Management and Evaluation

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Royal Holloway, University of London, London, England, United Kingdom

The European Conference on Information Management and Evaluation (ECIME) provides a forum for both researchers and practitioners to come together to develop their understanding of both theory and practice in all aspects of IT/IS management and evaluation. This, the second ECIME, is built on the firm foundations laid by 13 successful years of the European Conference on Information Technology Evaluation (ECITE). The wider scope of ECIME reflects the increased use of technology to manage information in and between organizations of all types and sizes across the globe. ECIME 2008 will provide opportunities for people working and researching in the field to come together both formally and informally to share their knowledge and expertise. I am sure you will find something of interest.

Gartner IT Trends Forum

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Argentina

The only event in Argentina that offers a concise vision of the most critical IT trends that will affect you and your company over the next five years. An international team of Gartner Analysts, led by Donald Feinberg, Vice President of Gartner Research, will share their latest research findings and analysis of the most important Global IT Trends. They will also provide critical perspective regarding the depth and breadth of impact on Argentina and Latin America.

ZOË WICOMB: Texts & Histories

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Institute of English Studies, University of London London, England United Kingdom

To coincide with the publication of Zoë Wicomb’s new book of short stories, The One That Got Away, the Africa Department at SOAS and the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York are jointly hosting a colloquium with the Institute of English Studies to address – for the first time – her cumulative contribution to South African literature and criticism.

3rd Annual China Pharma Marketing Conference

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Sofitel Hyland Shanghai Hotel No 505 Nanjing Road East Shanghai China 2000003

This conference will provide a practical overview of China pharma and medical devices markets, equipping you with the know-how to operate more effectively and to exploit growth opportunities.

Key Benefits of Attending this Course

• The impact on the pharma industry from the 2008 healthcare reforms
• “New!” Pharma marketing channels – CHCs
• SFDA regulatory updates
• “Fast-growing” pharma marketing channels direct to consumers – third terminal chain stores
• Insider tips on successful collaboration with distributors! – for both drugs & medical devices

European Computing Conference (ECC 2008)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Malta

The 4 joint WSEAS Conferences in Malta (Sept. 11-13, 2008) are:

• EUROPEAN COMPUTING CONFERENCE (ECC'08)

• FINITE DIFFERENCES - FINITE ELEMENTS - FINITE VOLUMES - BOUNDARY ELEMENTS (F-and-B'08)

• ENVIRONMENTAL and GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE and ENGINEERING (EG'08)

• MARITIME and NAVAL SCIENCE and ENGINEERING (MN'08)

The EUROPEAN COMPUTING CONFERENCE '08 is sponsored by WSEAS, IASME, IARAS, WSEAS Transactions on Mathematics, WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, WSEAS Transactions on Systems, WSEAS Transactions on Biology and Biomedicine, WSEAS Transactions on Computers, WSEAS Transactions on Fluid Mechanics and WSEAS Transactions on Heat and Mass Transfer.

In Collaboration with the WSEAS IWG (International Working Group) on Applied and Theoretical Mathematics, WSEAS IWG on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, WSEAS IWG on Systems, WSEAS IWG on Computers.

1st WSEAS International Conference on Finite Differences-Finite Elements-Finite Volumes-Boundary Elements

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Malta

Plenary Lecture 1

Parallel Processing in Finite Elements for
Engineering Applications
by
Assoc. Prof. Ion Carstea, University of Romania

Environmental and Geological Science and Engineering (EG 2008)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Malta

Plenary Lectures:

Critical Review of the Physical Foundations of Unsaturated soil Mechanics by Prof. Rafi Baker, Israel Institute of Technology, Israel.

Arsenic Contamination of Groundaters in Southeast-Asia and Europe, Mechanisms Inducing its Mobility and Groundwater Treatment by Prof. Ioannis A. Katsoyiannis, Swiss Federal Institute for Aquatic Science & Technology, Switzerland.

Natural Hazards Induced by Large Intermediate Vrancea Earthquakes in SE Europe by Prof. Andrei Bala, National Institute for Earth Physics, Romania.

The Paleontological History of Wildfire: An Important Tool to Define Fluctuations in the Atmospheric Composition by Prof. André Jasper, UNIVATES, Brazil.

Evaluating and Planning Waste Landfill Top Covers with the Help of Vegetation and Population Ecology by Prof. Brigitte Klug, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Austria.

An Overview on the Landslide Susceptibility Assessment Techniques by Prof. Murat Ercanoglu, Hacettepe University, Turkey.
More Plenary Lectures

Maritime and Naval Science and Engineering (MN 2008)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Malta

The Conference MN is a new Conference, though the society has already organized many successful conferences and symposia in Naval Science and Naval Engineering.

The conference offers to the Engineers and Scientists working on various areas of Maritime Science, Naval Science and Technology, Naval Architecture, Coastal Engineering, Ports Design, Ship Engineering, Oceanology and Ocean Engineering, Sea and Ocean Biology and Ecology a unique forum for establishing new colleaborations within present or upcoming research projects, exchanging useful ideas, presenting recent research results, participating in discussions and establishing new academic collaborations, linking university with the industry.

FEICA European Adhesives & Sealants Conference

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Palais du Pharo Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

Innovation is paramount for our industry’s survival and affects every level of the supply chain. It has progressed from boardroom discussions to everyday decisions on technologies, services and processes.

The question is no longer whether you should adopt Innovation but rather how to speed up the process, integrate Innovation as a marketing tool and use Innovation as an accelerator to enlarge your market!

This 32nd annual FEICA Conference aims to facilitate the dialogue on Innovation between your upstream suppliers and your downstream customers – to turn ideas into profitable businesses.

We promise you an unrivalled speaker line-up with leaders from across the supply chain who will help you develop a unique advantage, share expertise and find innovative solutions to your adhesive and sealant issues.

IzeaFest!

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida United States 32801

* Connect with other social marketers and content creators.
* Meet innovative and creative internet personalities.
* Learn how to become a well-rounded blogger.

A three-day event to educate and connect bloggers and advertisers.

Social Theory and the Sociological Discipline(s)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Innsbruck University, SoWi-Campus Innsbruck, Tyrol Austria

One cost of sociology’s growth and its institutional success are fragmentation and specialization. However, the continual splicing off into new themes and subfields, and frequent cutting off from traditional links with the classical founders, discipline-wide issues, and subfield-transcending questions are often criticized at ESA and ISA meetings. It ultimately contradicts sociology’s self-understanding in two important ways: first, its widespread post-Kuhnian philosophical foundation and, second, its public role in society.
Consequently, it is increasingly important to remind ourselves what the identity of sociology is and look for unifying links that inspire the breadth of sociological studies, namely, for social theory: How does social theory keep sociology and social sciences together? And, in particular, how does it do that in practice?

The heterogeneity of the national streams of sociology stems not only from differences in the studied social structures but also from the infusion of varying theoretical traditions. Moreover, even the diversity among thematic fields and sub-disciplines within national communities of sociologists can be considered from a similar perspective. Social theory’s unity and diversification among these sociological or social scientific (sub)disciplines, its state-of-the-art, and new developments are thematic interests of the conference.

Driving QoS in Converging Telecoms

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Brussels Belgium

In today's competitive telecommunications environment, customer satisfaction is key to gaining market share. Improving Quality of Service (QoS) helps to achieve it.
A telecommunications service provider's success depends on its ability to prepare for changes in customer needs, as well as changes in technology.

At this event you will see what leading fixed and mobile operators are doing to transform into a QoS focused company. Over the course of two days, you will explore these issues in detail with case studies, panel discussions and networking with high-level professionals.

International Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC 08)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Dublin City University Dublin Ireland

SMEC 2008 will address the issues of sciences serving science, exploring questions such as transfer of knowledge and skills between disciplines, breadth versus depth in science curricula and the implications of these issues in regard to teacher education.

Irish Social Science Platform Conference

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Dublin City University Dublin Ireland

The first ISSP conference has been framed around the theme: ‘After the Celtic Tiger’. This conference provides ample opportunities for researchers from partner institutions to draw on their research in order to critically engage with specific issues or aspects of change (and/or continuities) before, during or ‘After the Celtic Tiger’.

Fair for all: Practical strategies for equality and inclusivity

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
De Montfort University Leicester, England United Kingdom

Oxford eResearch Conference 2008

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
University of Oxford Oxford, England, United Kingdom

The conference seeks to stimulate and inform multi-disciplinary research on the development, use and implications of information and communication technologies (ICTs), like the Internet, in shaping research across the disciplines. It will bring together research from key e-Research projects from around the world examining the role of the Internet, Web and the Grid in research. The conference seeks to facilitate scholarly communication and publication on this topic, and help foster a broader public understanding of the significance of this area to the sciences and humanities as well as to the public at large.

Anyone with a serious interest in conducting research on the development or use of ICTs across the disciplines should attend, as well as those with questions about how new research tools might impact the range, significance and quality of research. The conference is intended to complement and extend the activities of key research projects and programmes in this area, representatives of which are among the organizing committee.

Finite-State Methods and Natural Language Processing (FSMNLP 2008)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Joint-Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) Ispra, Lago Maggiore Italy

The aim of the FSMNLP 2008 is to bring together members of the research and industrial community working on finite-state based models in language technology, computational linguistics, web mining, linguistics, and cognitive science or on related theory and methods in fields such as computer science and mathematics. The workshop will be a forum for researchers and practicioners working

* on NLP applications,
* on the theoretical and implementation aspects, or
* on their combination.

SME Banking in Europe

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Crowne Plaza, Brussels, Belgium

SME banking is a very dynamic and changing field. With growing demand, banks are shifting their focus to this sector, finding new approaches that are different from corporate banking, and creating new products to meet SMEs’ needs. This conference will discuss market segmentation which is one of the main concerns for banks, as the traditional segmentation based on the turnover of the company is not sufficient. Moreover, banks are searching for new ways to rationalize and implement cost effective practices, keep pace with changes emerging in the SME market and mitigate risks appearing in this segment.

Senior executives from leading financial institutions will share their knowledge and experience on principles and techniques of successful SME Banking.

Your Path Home: Remote and Home Agent Deployment Made Easy

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
United States

Consider this; the future success of contact centers worldwide, hinges on agent care…yes, agent care. Of course the customer is king, but perhaps it’s time to crown 2009 as the ‘year of the remote and home agent’. The demographic profile for home agents indicates a higher level of education and maturity combined with excellent sales/service experience. Research shows that home agent deployments can deliver:

• Improved KPIs and higher levels of first call resolution (FCR)
• Reduced agent training time
• Lower agent turnover and higher sales conversions
• The ability to quickly scale up or down for seasonal volumes
• Better disaster recovery planning and execution

Exhibition Tendence 2008: International Trade Fair of Furniture, Interiors and Decoration

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague, Czech Republic

We would like to announce to our exhibitors and visitors that the 12th. International Trade Fair of Interior Equipment, Furniture, Lightening, Decorations and Gifts is taking place from 4th.—7.th October 2007. Tendence is a fair with the greatest representation of the decorations, gifts and house textile suppliers. The visitors will be
capable to choose from the diverse kinds and large quanitities. Flowers, decorations, wrappings, ribons, candles, scents, baskets….The flooring create an inseparable part of each and every interior. This explains the fact why the suppliers of the floorings are so strongly represented in Tendence. Almost 20 exhibitors will impress the visitors with a wide offer of materials. Come and see massive wooden floorings, floting floors of various kinds, decorative carpets…

The fair TENDENCE will be attended by many prestigious companies. Beside the usual exhibitors the new companies such as HANÁK NÁBYTEK, BRIK INTERIER, BÖHM JIHLAVA, COLOSSEUM will become part of the event. No other interior-trade fair in Czech republic can take pride on having so many first-rate brand names as just the fair TENDENCE. The unique contest of ten best product novelties in the field of Interior Equipment, Home Appliances and Decorations is being advertised for the first time in Czech republic within the fair TENDENCE. Visitors of the fair can look forward to see the exclusive expositions in the section «Setting the Table».

The Second Annual Summit on Sustainability & the Environment

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio United States 43215

MORPC keeps the momentum growing for the environmental movement in Ohio with the Second Annual Summit on Sustainability and the Environment. All are welcome to attend the three-day event, focusing on transportation, economy, land use, facilities, waste reduction, products, energy and project financing as they relate to sustainability. The Summit will feature keynote and breakout presentations, a green exhibit hall, facilitated action sessions, field trips and an evening reception.

15th Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress (ACOTS)

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Bayview Eden, Melbourne,, Victoria, Australia

2008 Assets Learning Conference

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The 2008 Assets Learning Conference is the place where a diverse group of leaders comes together to discuss innovations, vision and strategies in assets practice, policy and research. representing nonprofits, foundations, governments, policy advocacy organizations, private sector companies, and academic institutions, as well as assets program participants and accountholders, conference participants focus on furthering a single purpose: to encourage action and advance America's assets agenda.

What to Expect During an FDA Inspection, and How to Handle It

Sep 11, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
2600 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Palo Alto, Training United States 94303

This session will be the limits of FDA's scope during an inspection, including what documents you are not required to show them, and the permissibility of photographs and affidavits.

Does the FDA call in advance or just show up at my door? Where do I let the inspector go? Do I give them a tour? What should I let them see? Who should I let them talk to? Are they ever going to leave? The FDA inspection is the most nerve-wracking event in the life of a regulatory professional - you're in charge of compliance, usually in the background, and NOW you're in the spotlight, and if your performance isn't good, it's not the show that may close, it's YOUR COMPANY! However, adequate planning, training, composure, and understanding should result in many encore presentations! This session will discuss how to prepare for the inspection, what to do during the inspection and the close-out interview, and how to respond to the inspection. Also contained in this session will be the limits of FDA's scope during an inspection, including what documents you are not required to show them, and the permissibility of photographs and affidavits.