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Conventions: Sep 21, 2008

4th International Symposium on Pre-Failure Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Global Learning Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia United States

This event builds on the success of previous symposia: IS-Hokkaido 1994, IS Torino 1999, and IS-Lyon 2003. The papers presented at these symposia have had a significant influece on the understanding of the deformation properties at soils at strains preceding failure.
A one-day Symposium on Characterization and Behavior of Interfaces (SCBI) will be held in conjunction with IS-Atlanta 2008. SCBI will focus on a topic that has emerged in importance over the past decade, but has not yet been the subject of a formal national or international symposium.

Titanium 2008

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Caesars Palace Las Vegas, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada United States 89109

Details will be posted soon.

4th International Symposium on Pre-Failure Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials and the Symposium on Characterization and Behavior of Interfaces

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Atlanta, Georgia United States

Details will be posted soon.

Famine and Mass Violence

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio United States

Famine and mass violence frequently go hand in hand. Unfortunately, scholars of famine and scholars of mass violence often deal with different questions resulting in a wide lacuna in research and the methodology for analyzing connections between famines and violence. Famine specialists mostly deal with socioeconomic questions, with people as economic subjects, with the working of markets and speculation, food distribution, or deficiencies of state intervention. Entangled in the availability vs. entitlement debate,
they care less for power relationships or war-related situations, although famines often occur during wartime or civil conflict. Genocide experts view certain famines as state-organized. Such scholars are interested in motivations of violence, lack of relief efforts, escape prevention, or special policies victimizing refugees. They may miss out on the participatory dimension of famines: social and economic networks, profiteering, or family relations. This conference seeks to bring together both famine experts and genocide specialists to engage in a dialogue with
each other, first during the conference and later in a collective volume resulting from the meeting.

3rd International Conference on Tissue Engineering

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008,
Aldemar Paradise Village, Rhodes, Dodecanese Greece

Tissue engineering emerged from discovery research in the 1970’s and matured into preclinical development during the 1990’s with medical therapeutics reaching the clinic in the late 1990’s.

This conference will bring together leading international scientists and other experts to address these critical areas necessary for advancing the science and moving its applications along the development path.

8th International FLINS Conference on Computational Intelligence in Decision and Control:

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Madrid, Madrid Spain

FLINS 2008 will be again included in the ISI proceedings as previous ones. Some special issues of SCI indexed journals,
such as Knowledge-Based Systems (Elsevier) and the nternational Journal of General Systems (Taylor & Francis), will be devoted to a strict refereed selection of extended papers.

19th International Symposium of Subterranean Biology (ISSB 2008)

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008,
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

The 19th International Symposium of Subterranean Biology will convene in Fremantle, Western Australia from 21-26 September 2008 under the auspices of the International Society for Subterranean Biology. These symposia are the principle global forum connecting researchers working on both the terrestrial and aquatic components of subterranean biology.

2008 GIS for Oil & Gas Conference

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Westchase Hotel, Houston, Texas United States

The 16th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition is the world's largest gathering of oil and gas GIS professionals. We had record-breaking attendance last year. Don't miss this year's event—it will be bigger and better than ever!

Finding innovative solutions can be the key to unlocking today's unique technological challenges. GIS technology can provide solutions that include many operational and economic benefits to oil and gas operations. Whether you're new to geospatial technologies or a knowledgeable veteran, you'll discover how GIS can help you address regulatory compliance issues, proactively manage organizational assets, and enhance your bottom line.

Metamaterials’2008. 2nd International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008,
Pamplona, Navarre Spain

Metamaterials’2008

Home page: http://congress2008.metamorphose-vi.org/
The Congress encompasses a Conference and European Doctoral School. The conference aims to address a wide area of research related to metamaterials, artificial electromagnetic materials and surfaces in the microwave and optical ranges, encompassing general theory, design, applications, fabrication and measurements.

General Chair: S. Tretyakov, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

Chair of Steering Committee : F. Bilotti, Roma Tre, Rome, Italy

Past Chair: A. Schuchinsky, Queen’s University of Belfast, UK

Local Organizing Committee Chair: R. Gonzalo, Universidad Publica de Navarra, Spain

The 2007 Congress report can be found here
http://congress2008.metamorphose-vi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=55

Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Minneapolis, Minnesota United States

The five conferences held to date (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006) have played an important role in documenting and motivating progress in this field, and have drawn the interest of several types of audiences. Established experts in cultural competence practice and policy have strongly supported these meetings as an opportunity to share ideas with and lend moral support to each other. Newcomers to the field, especially health care providers, have come to learn more about culturally competent care and to gain practical information to take back to their organizations. And national health policy leaders have been invited to participate to share their points of view, and to be educated about the substance of and enthusiasm behind this movement.

The format of the conference is grounded in workshop sessions that maximize audience participation, complemented by plenary sessions on key national policy issues. This conference seeks to facilitate learning as an ongoing, dynamic and social process, and strives to offer engaging sessions in which diverse participants can form bonds, participate as learners and teachers, and feel integral to the learning process. We believe presenters should make content relevant and meaningful, and offer ways to process information through dialogue, reflection, and application.

Guns & Hoses 2008

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa Huntington Beach, California United States

Leading Fire and Police Pension Fund Trustees will debate the most pressing issues facing Trustees, including:

* Influencing the legislative process: how do you handle the sponsor versus member tug of war?
* D.R.O.P Plans: Forward DROP’s and Back DROP’s and everything in between.
* Is your Portfolio Weather Resistant: will your investment strategy hold up in the economic storm?
* Funding Pension Plan Enhancements: from the actuarial assessment to negotiating the funds, find solutions to Heath Care Benefits and Disability Payouts.

AACC International Annual Meeting: American Association of Cereal Chemists

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii United States

We have set the stage for a rewarding one-of-a-kind meeting experience! The 2008 AACC International Annual Meeting will attract world-wide attendees within the grain-based food industry to participate in a high energy science exchange. Technical sessions, emerging issues, special events, and networking offer something for everyone.

Our spectacular meeting location this year allows for an expanded audience from countries of the Pacific Rim which include Australia, Japan, China, Colombia, Philippines, Russia and New Zealand. Take advantage of the many educational opportunities while networking for your future.

Prepared Foods New Products Conference

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona United States

Prepared Foods' New Products Conference is the food & beverage industry's premier event, where R&D, Marketing and Executive Management professionals gather to gain valuable insights into new food and beverage products and exciting new consumer trends around the world.

7 Great Reasons to Attend the 25th Annual New Products Conference in 2008

1. World-class speakers providing you with statistics and key trends on global new product introductions.

2. Sample new, innovative food & beverage products from around the globe courtesy of Mintel.

3. Leave with valuable industry data, ideas and contacts to help stimulate your company's new products program.

4. Network with 300 R&D, Marketing and Senior Food & Beverage Executives in this highly personal networking event.

5. Rejuvenate your creativity by listening to enthused speakers in a relaxed business setting.

6. Understand how the next big consumer trend will impact your business.

7. Enjoy culinary inspired foods a virtually every meal, compliments of

New Products Conference sponsors - the world's key ingredient suppliers.

2008 Medicare & Medicaid Conferences

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008,
Capitol Hilton Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Join AHIP, along with senior health plan executives, policymakers, physician leaders, and federal and state representatives for five days of updates, analysis and discussion on the leading issues in Medicare and Medicaid. These conferences are ideal forums for health insurers to share experiences, best practices and insights, interact with policymakers about specific issues important to your company, and gain the tools necessary to succeed in these programs. Whatever issues are of special interest to you, these two educational programs provide the information required to further strengthen your work in these key areas.

Extreme Laboratory Astrophysics: Advances And Opportunities In High-Energy Density

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Paris France

Recent advances in high energy density plasma experiments have clearly shown the possibility of addressing astrophysically relevant phenomena in the laboratory. The workshop will bring together experts from the astrophysics and plasma physics communities to identify common objectives, design innovative experiments and develop an interdisciplinary collaborative effort.

2008 Queensland Landcare Conference

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Monto, Queensland, Australia 26 Dalton St Monto, Queensland, Australia 4130

2008 sees the annual Queensland Landcare Conference travel to Monto for the first time. And holding a conference of this size in a town like Monto brings with it some very unique challenges. Delegates joining us at this conference will experience some of the finest Queensland country hospitality on offer!

Accommodation will be available in a range of styles. A very (very) limited number of motel rooms are available; we are constructing a special conference tent city complete with beds (but BYO linen); and we are currently seeking expressions of interest from local families to host delegates in their homes. More information about accommodation will be available in our next newsletter.

The conference venues will also offer delegates a real taste of the Burnett. The Monto Showgrounds will be used for conference sessions - venues like the Woodchoppers Bar and the Stud Cattle Arena will be utilised for plenary and breakout sessions and you’ll be greeted each day with a real bush breakfast

The Conference includes 45 speakers, 22 concurrent sessions, 7 field trip options and four plenary sessions with a great variety of keynote speakers.

2008 International Urban Parks Conference

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States

The biennial conference of the City Parks Alliance and the National Association for Olmsted Parks is the premier forum for professionals and parks advocates with a primary focus on urban and historic parks. The 2008 conference is presented in partnership with and produced by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

32nd International Microelectronics and Packaging IMAPS-CPMT Poland Conference

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Polonia House Warszawa-Pułtusk Poland

It is a great pleasure to announce the next International Conference of IMAPS Poland. For the first time it will be the joint conference of IMAPS Poland and Polish Chapter of IEEE CPMT and called 32nd International Microelectronics and Packaging IMAPS-CPMT Poland Conference. The scope of the Conference is to promote the knowledge related to "everything in electronics between the chip and the system".

The Conference will be organized by Warsaw University of Technology and Institute of Electronic Materials Technology with participation of Committee on Electronics and Telecommunication of Polish Academy of Science.

ECOC 2008

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008,
Brussels Expo Brussels, Belgium

ECOC is the largest conference on optical communication in Europe, and one of the most respected and long-standing events of its kind in the world. ECOC '08 will be the 34th edition, ignifying the stability and attractiveness of this event as one of the world’s major events in the field, providing a forum for new results & developments in optical communication and networks.

The 8th International Conference on Evolvable System from Biology to Hardware

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Olympik Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic

The ICES 2008 conference will build on the success of its predecessors by bringing together researchers who combine biologically inspired concepts with hardware and presenting the latest developments in the field.

Biotechnology: Past, Present & Future

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, New York United States

Biotechnology has long played a key role in human civilization, for as long as beer has been brewed or bread baked, and throughout the 20th century, bacteria were used for the synthesis of chemicals, for example, amino acids, and antibiotics. But what we think of as the biotechnology industry arose with extraordinary speed in the latter part of the 20th century. The scientific foundation came with the application of recombinant DNA technologies, and there was a remarkable interaction between entrepreneurial academic scientists and venture capitalists. It is not often that a new industry is created and we have the opportunity with biotechnology to study how the industry arose. In this meeting we will hear from participants in those early days and from sociologists and economists who have examined the scientific and business worlds came together.

17th European Symposium on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships & Omics Technologies and Systems Biology

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008,
Uppsala Concert & Congress Hall Uppsala, Uppland Sweden

The 17th European Symposium on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships & Omics Technologies and Systems Biology will be held on the 21-26 September 2008 at the Uppsala Concert & Congress Hall, Uppsala, Sweden.

QSAR2008.org is the official website and it is organised by the Chemometrics division within the Swedish Chemical Society with Torbjörn Lundstedt as chair.

16th World Congress for the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP 2008)

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC, United States

The organizing committee, along with the International Scientific Committees of ISSHP and ISOM are preparing a comprehensive and exciting program of pre-Congress courses, the ISOM meeting and the 16th World Congress of ISSHP; we invite active participation by interested clinicians, scientists, and trainees.

10th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp 2008)

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008,
COEX Seoul, South Korea

UbiComp 2008 offers a forum for sharing research contributions that advance the state of the art in the design, development, deployment, evaluation and understanding of ubiquitous computing (ubicomp) systems.

Ubicomp is an interdisciplinary field of study that includes pervasive, wireless, embedded, wearable and/or mobile technologies that bridge the gaps between the digital and physical worlds, useful applications that incorporate these technologies, infrastructures that effectively support them, human activities and experiences these technologies facilitate, and conceptual overviews that help us understand – or challenge our understanding of – the impact of these technologies.

The UbiComp conference is a premier international venue in which novel results in these areas are presented and discussed among leading researchers, designers, developers and other practitioners in this field.

IEEE Swarm Intelligence Symposium 2008

Sep 21, 2008 - Sep 23, 2008,
Sheraton Westport St. Louis, Missouri United States

Swarm Intelligence (SI) is a computational intelligence technique involving the study of collective behavior in decentralized systems. Such systems are made up by a population of simple individuals interacting locally with one another and with their environment. Although there is typically no centralized control dictating the behavior of the individuals, local interactions among individuals often cause a global pattern to emerge. Examples of systems like this can be found in nature, including ant colonies, animal herding, bacteria foraging, bird flocking, fish schooling, honey bees, and many more.