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Conventions: Oct 07, 2008

6th International Symposium on Technetium and Rhenium (IST-2008)

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Conference Centre, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa

IST-2008 aims to be a showcase for international research on technetium and rhenium, from basic science to applied fields of research. These fields include coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine, environmental science, cosmo- and geosciences, nuclear fuel processing, and partitioning and nuclear transmutations. The interdisciplinary nature of this symposium is a key to explore a deep understanding of the chemical and physical properties of these two metals.

Nanopolymers 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

Nanopolymer technology is a fast growing field which is increasingly being applied in most industry sectors. The property changes that nanotechnology offers range from lighter weight materials, through flame retardant polymers, to functionalised surfaces which can enable anti-corrosive, anti-reflective, anti-microbial, anti-scratch composite surfaces or provide barrier properties. Sectors which are primary targets for these new nanocomposite materials are transport, energy, packaging, healthcare, construction, environment, sport, and utilities (including water and hygiene).

Papers are invited on:

Papers are now being invited for submission on any of the following areas:

* Aspects and impact of nanopolymers on specific industry sectors (automotive, aerospace, marine, energy, healthcare, packaging, leisure, etc.)
* Developments and advances in organo-clays, nanoparticulates and carbon nanotubes
* Property improvements achievable with nano-scale ingredients such as lighter weight, improved barrier properties, scratch resistance, anti-microbial, anti-reflective, conducting properties
* Synthesis of nanoparticles
* Biodegradable nanopolymers and nanofillers from renewable sources
* Electrical, thermal or optical applications of nanocomposites
* Polymer films, hybrid polymers and aerogels
* Particle surface modification techniques
* Elastomer nanocomposites
* Production challenges to incorporation and use of nanoclays, nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, or fullerenes in composites and thin film coatings
* Characterisation aspects of incorporating nano-scale ingredients into nanopolymers
* Market data on growth of nanopolymers
* New research and development in the field of nanopolymers

If you are interested in presenting a paper at this event, please send a title, short summary, speaker name(s) and company name(s) to Alix Yates, email ayates@rapra.net or Fax +44(0)1939-252416 by the deadline of 3rd March 2008.

FILTREX08: The Filtration Conference and Exhibition

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

FILTREX is one of the best Filtration Conference and Exhibition which bring together producers of all types of filter media as well as converters media, raw materials suppliers, measuring equipments, manufacturers, laboratories and research institutions.

6th International Conference ‘Internet – Education - Science’

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 11, 2008,
Vinnytsia National Technical University Vinnytsia, Ukraine

Transfer to informational society influences our life sub-stantially, changing habitual foundations and notions. Informational technologies are becoming more and more intellectual, thus providing computer solutions to "typi-cally human" tasks and the Internet has erased informa-tional boundaries between countries and continents. At the same time, people are getting more and more dependent on the computers which has a serious physiological influence.

THE CONFERENCE EVENTS

The following activities are planned along with the plenary session and section sessions and workshops:

• presentation of software and hardware, methods and practical approaches to the solution on the main Conference topics;
• workshops/tutorials on the distance education, new information and computer technologies in the education and research; computer graphics and Web- design etc;
• trade exhibition of new books of the Conference participants.

Energy Efficiency and Clean Development Mechanisms

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

Minimising the costs and maximising on the opportunities of running a successful energy efficient operation in the Petro Chemical, Chemical and Oil Reining Industry

The current situation in the oil refining, chemical and petrochemical industry is evolving. Stringent governmental regulation and the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol means that companies are investing huge amounts of capital in new technologies, strategies and clean development mechanisms.

There is the need for these companies to know how to best implement these changes in their already profitable plants and refineries and how they can successfully minimise the possible costs and take advantage of the possible opportunities such as leaner, more efficient operations, an increase in profits and the ever sought after competitive edge.

Our conference is specially designed to address and the discuss the challenges and opportunities by bringing together industry leaders to share their experiences as well as understand the potential value of best in class strategies and emerging innovative technologies.

Eco-Tech Scandinavia

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
The Swedish Exhibition Centre, Göteborg,, Göteborg, Sweden

Eco-Tech Scandinavia – your venue for environmentally sustainable business Expectations for environmental innovations and new technology are already high for the 11th biannual Eco-Tech Scandinavia environmental technology trade show on October 7-9, 2008 in Göteborg.
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Eco-Tech Scandinavia is an international meeting place that provides you with the opportunity to bring in new business and keep up to speed on developments in the whole environmental sphere. Swedish environmental technology is well to the fore in areas such as bioenergy, waste, recycling and sustainable development in society. The exhibition will feature new solutions for sustainable development and act as a platform for discussions on environmental work from a wide range of perspectives.

Carbon Finance Asia 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Grand Hyatt, Singapore City, Singapore

Carbon Finance Asia 2008 is the only platform where international CERs buyers and investors meet carbon project owners and developers in Asia to discuss potential deals and partnership opportunities.
With Asia being the largest supplier of carbon credits to the international community, this will be an unparallel commercial platform where Asian carbon sellers connect with international buyers.

Kyoto’s CDM allows rich countries to pay for emission reducing activities in the developing world and claim credits toward their own emission targets for doing so. Two billion or more of these credits, called CERs, are expected to be generated over the next five years under Kyoto’s first stage. The trade could be worth upwards of $40 billion worldwide over that period based on current prices.

Clean Energy Asia 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore

A confluence of factors is compelling Asian nations and companies to seek out renewable and clean energy solutions: the never ending voracious appetite for energy, rising costs of fossil fuels, increasing awareness of environmental consequences and growing international security threats posed by dependence upon energy supplies from politically volatile regions. But most importantly, under the Kyoto protocols, public and private entities in Asia can earn carbon credits through developing cleaner and sustainable energy alternatives.

Today, renewable and clean energy, such as solar, wind, biofuels, is finally considered as a viable option – not just from an environmental perspective, but from one of sound economics.

On this background, Clean Energy Asia 2008 provides a week of knowledge sharing and business networking platform where Asian energy users and producers from key sectors such as power, building and construction, transportation, and industrial manufacturing gather at one location with policy makers, fuel suppliers, financial intermediaries, technology providers and other clean energy specialists to discuss the latest strategic, regulatory, technical and economic issues in achieving greater carbon reduction.

To find out more, contact Liberina Octavia at +65 6322 2736 or download the Sponsorship Prospectus now.

Commodities Week Europe 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Russell Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Commodities Week Europe is the 4th annual commodities investment conference where the world’s commodity investment and trading industries meet.

Bringing together international fund managers, investment banks, commodity traders and investors from all parts of the world.

A conference for networking

The world’s longest running forum on commodities investment is back! Attracting the world’s leading buy-side we will discuss the future of the commodities markets. I

World Cut Flowers Congress 2008 ***Event Unavailable***

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

2008 will see the 3rd annual World Cut Flowers Congress. The Congress has been specifically designed to delivery tangible value, allowing you to:

* Analyse new market opportunities
* Examine new concepts
* Hear detailed accounts and crucial insights into market climate from leading retailers
* Obtain unparalleled access to key decision makers and industry figureheads
* Learn about the new solutions and services available that are specifically designed to delivery immediate cost savings and increased efficiency

Future Talent in Oil, Gas & Power 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Thistle Marble Arch, London, England, United Kingdom

Future Talent is a strategic, industry led summit that will examine the global skill crisis facing the energy industry. This unique event will bring together NOCs, IOCs and service companies with policy makers and academics in order to exchange ideas, discuss concerns and find strategic, long term solutions to the talent crisis facing the industry.

Supply Chain Risk Management 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

* Identify the major sources of risk in the typcial MENA supply chain
* Discover how to avoid delays in customs when importing and exporting goods
* Develop the skills necessary for accurately diagnosing risk in your own supply chain
* Analyse industry-specific case studies and apply them immediately to your own business
* Reduce pricing risk with expert assessments of changing commodity and service markets

Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore

Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 links the entire biofuel supply chain from upstream to downstream where regulators, biofuel producers, feedstock suppliers, technology providers, project developers, oil companies, biofuel users, financiers and investors from Asia and beyond gather to discuss viable business ventures, technology innovations, economic applications, financing needs and the latest trends and prospects for the industry. This is an objective platform for buyers and sellers discuss business prospects and enhance the commercial viability of biofuel projects in Asia.

Held in conjunction Clean Energy Asia, this event will provide the highest level of learning and unsurpassed networking opportunities as we intend to bring decision makers from the whole spectrum of clean energy industry including solar, waste to energy and carbon finance. For more information, visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/ethanol

Haematological Malignancies

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

This course reviews the haematological system and provides an overview on the spectrum of haematological cancers.

The pathophysiology of haematological malignancies such as leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma are discussed along with their common treatments such as high dose chemotherapy and total body irradiation. The issues and complications of bone marrow and stem cell transplant will be reviewed. Matters relating to clinical trial issues including ethical considerations and NICE directives will be examined. Additional therapeutic options such as immunotherapy and vaccines will also be considered.

Case studies, quizzes and open discussion will form an integral part of the programme.

The 9th International Congress on Cell Biology, ICCB 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
COEX Convention Center, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea

With the expected attendance of over 4000 participants from more than 50 nations coming from universities, research institutes, and industries, scholars and specialists in the field of cell biology will get together to discuss important research results and share valuable information, in the hopes of further developing and improving cell biology and its related fields.
SY 01 Aging and Anti-aging
SY 02 DNA Damage Responses and Cell Cycle Regulation
SY 03 Cell Migration in Biology
SY 04 TGF-ß Family
SY 05 Recent Advances in Gene and Cell Therapy
SY 06 Endo & Exocytosis
SY 07 Plant Development
SY 08 Host-Pathogen Interaction
SY 09 Mitotic Checkpoint and Chromosome Segregation
SY 10 Cell Adhesion Molecules and Matrix Biology
SY 11 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Disorders
SY 12 Neurons and Glia
SY 13 CO, NO and ROS
SY 14 Plant Hormones and Cell Differentiation
SY 15 Cell Biology of Immunity
SY 16 New Approaches in Cell Imaging
SY 17 Molecular Systems Biology
SY 18 Chromatin Dynamics and Cancer
SY 19 Neuronal Synapses
SY 20 Stem Cell Regulation
SY 21 Epigenetics and Plant Stress Signaling
SY 22 Myogenesis and Cardiogenesis
SY 23 Dynamics of Molecular Imaging
SY 24 Proteomics in Cell Biology
SY 25 Small RNA: Function and it's Biomedical Application
SY 26 Notch and Wnt
SY 27 Cell Based HTS & HCS
SY 28 Plant Cell Biology

International Trade Fair for Energy Distribution and Switching Technology

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna Austria

Safe and secure solutions for checking, controlling, directing and distributing energy, for swith systems, message and alarm equipment, through to complete control dest and panel systems are all at the heart of the ENERGY-TEC. The fair is your chance to show how ‘electrifying’ efficient energy supply, distribution and control technology solutions can be.

Themes and Products

&bull High and medium voltage technology

Components and systems
Switch systems
Accessories
Protective and conductive technology and
systems for energy production and distribution
Transformers

&bull Voltage technology

Components and systems
Switch systems / distribution boards
Safety equipment
New energy systems

&bull Education and training, qualifications
&bull Setting up operations
&bull Operational equipment
&bull Specialist periodicals and databases
&bull Maintenance
&bull Literature and publishers
&bull Software
&bull Associations and organisations

Tax Planning for IAS / IFRS

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
ETC Venues, London, England, United Kingdom

This essential tax planning course offers you the unique opportunity to hear leading experts discussing, amongst others, IAS 39 for loan relationships, derivatives, FOREX and hedging activities with a special focus in the tax implications and convergence with UK GAAP.

Solar Asia 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore

Solar Energy Asia 2008 brings together key players from the solar energy industry including energy users and producers, manufacturers of energy equipment, parts and supplies, builders, architects, solution providers, investors, analysts, regulators and other solar energy industry specialists gather to discuss the latest strategic, regulatory, technical and economic issues, identifying viable business ventures and form strategic partnerships in a fast evolving industry.

Held in conjunction Clean Energy Asia, this event will provide the highest level of learning and unsurpassed networking opportunities as we intend to bring decision makers from the whole spectrum of clean energy industry including solar, waste to energy and carbon finance.

2008 PDA Conference on Quality by Design

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Sheraton Hotel, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

PDA recognizes the challenges that companies face with respect to fully understanding the logical steps of the Quality by Design (QbD) process and its successful execution. We will dedicate to this topics a PDA Global QbD conference and exhibition on 7-8 October, 2008 in Frankfurt/Offenbach, Germany.

This conference will focus on sessions addressing the concepts of modern QbD approaches as well as novel technologies to gain fundamental process understanding from a practical point of view. To deliver practical information, case studies by acknowledged experts from industry and regulatory bodies will be presented. The conference agenda will follow the natural flow in developing a QbD strategy and focus on the following applications:

* Risk assessment
* Determination of critical parameters
* Design of experiment
* Multivariate statistical analysis / Chemometrics
* Definition of design space
* Control strategy

To reflect all facets of this, the contents and topics will address issues faced by already marketed products that undergo continuous improvement leading to variations and changes as well as projects in development. Finally, it will be illustrated what registration strategies could be successful through presentations by Regulatory Agencies and industry leaders.

The conference is designed to be interactive and to leave ample space for the delegates to not only network amongst themselves but also for intense discussions with the speakers and other distinguished experts.

9th Outreach Scholarship Conference

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel State College, Pennsylvania United States

The purpose of the 2008 national Outreach Scholarship Conference is to provide an opportunity for critical reflection on the public mission and work of an academic institution — along with the scholarship that underpins this work — and to strengthen institutional support for engagement and public scholarship.

Objectives

* To foster debate on the public mission and work of the academic institution
* To examine theory, methods, practice, and evaluation of engaged scholarship
* To clarify the expectations of community and university partners in engagement
* To explore and identify strategies for strengthening institutional support

Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products in Japan

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
The Cavendish, London, England, United Kingdom

This seminar will provide up-to-date coverage of the requirements that underpin successful drug development for pharmaceutical products in Japan.

In a carefully structured programme, the speakers will cover the official regulatory sources but will also share the interpretation and alternatives for drug development in Japan that only people with hands-on experience can provide. While focusing primarily on the clinical and regulatory aspects involved in the development of a new medicinal product, the seminar will include overviews of the chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) considerations for Japan and overviews of the current environments and requirements for the development of Biological Products and Generic drugs.

Participants will be invited to put learning into practice through participation in case studies. It is anticipated that the seminar will be useful both as an introductory course and as a refresher course to people who need to have an up-to-date and wide knowledge of the subject areas.

Developing and Implementing the Business Plan

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Appreciate the critical importance of a well thought-out business plan for the success of the organization.

* Analyze the business environment and define the most appropriate goals and strategies.

* Choose and implement tactics and programs designed to maximize operational success.

* Develop a practical plan that will enable management to monitor and control the progress of the organization.

The Strategic Marketing Plan

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define the concept and scope of strategic marketing.

* Understand the process of strategic planning.

* Apply the techniques used in preparing the strategic marketing plan.

* Develop the components of strategic marketing planning.

Introduction to Contracts

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
The Rembrandt Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

This practical seminar is ideal for those needing an overview of how contracts and other legally-binding documents are prepared, agreed, implemented and managed. Specific topics to be considered will include how contracts are structured, worded, negotiated, executed, implemented, administered, interpreted, amended, and terminated, and how disputed over contracts can be handled. Participants will be given the opportunity to complete practical exercises on dealing with contractual documentation.

Reverse Logistics Conference and Expo Singapore 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Le Meridien Singapore Hotel, Orchard Road, Singapore

Get ready for RLTS Asia in October 2008! Companies from Asia, South Pacific, Europe and many other international delegates will be in attendance.

ODMs, OEMs, Branded Companies and Retailers will be looking for 3PSPs that can manage Reverse Logistics in North America and Europe, along with identifying Reverse Logistics solutions for the Far-East.

SEMICON Europa 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

* International MEMS/MST Industry Forum
* 10th European Manufacturing Test Conference (EMTC)
* Advanced Packaging Conference
* 4th Advanced Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology Conference
* SEMI Technology Symposium (1) Metrology, AEC/APC and Yield Management (2) Particle Measurement (3) Energy Conservation (4) “More than Moore” Semiconductor Technologies (5) Advanced SC Process Technologies / New Materials (6) Lithography/Mask (7) DfM / DfX (8) Efficient Facility Controls in PV Manufacturing

Vienna-TEC: The International Industrial Trade Fair

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna Austria

All for one and one for all...

This was the slogan for the successful and highly concentrated technology event held in October 2006 at
MessezentrumWienNeu.

The second edition of the VIENNA-TEC show will be taking place from the 7th – 10th October 2008, combining six
top international trade fairs – AUTOMATION AUSTRIA,
ENERGY-TEC, IE Industrieelektronik, INTERTOOL,
MESSTECHNIK and SCHWEISSEN / JOIN-EX focussing
on MENSCH-ARBEIT-SICHERHEIT (PEOPLE-WORKSAFETY) – all at the same time – all under one roof.

The VIENNA-TEC is the best means of presenting your product and service portfolios to the right trade audience.
The secret of success is well-staged, intensive and active product presentation combined with a high degree of close personal contact to buyers and potentials!

Be an exhibitor at the VIENNA-TEC 2008 and profit from the business synergy generated by this excellent business mix.

International trade fair for industrial
automation, drive and motion control

International trade fair for energy
distribution and switching technology

International trade fair for industrial
electronics

International trade fair for
manufacturing technology

International trade fair for measuring
test equipment and quality assurance

International trade fair for welding,
joining,cutting, testing and protecting

International Trade Fair for Industrial Automation, Drive and Motion Control

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria

That’s what the AUTOMATION AUSTRIA offers for the entire production, finishing, manufacturing and process industries – from safety and security technology and motion control to industrial Ethernet and wireless automation. The AUTOMATION AUSTRIA is the ideal stage to display your spectrum of intelligent products, services and solutions for the entire industrial automation sector.

Products

&bull Education and training, qualifications

&bull Setting up operations

&bull Operational equipment

&bull Specialist periodicals and databases

&bull Maintenance

&bull Literature and publishers

&bull Software

&bull Associations and organisations

International Trade Fair for Industrial Electronics

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria

IE exhibits components and systems from the wide world of small-scale electronics. As an exhibitor this is your chance to create an electric atmosphere as you show off your portfolio of highly integrated circuit carriers, high frequency technology, high temperature electronics and new soldering systems to facilitate affordable and reliable electronics manufacturing.

Themes and Products

Active components
Passive components
Electronic components
Mechanical elements
Optoelectronic elements
Modular elements and systems

Registration Form

International Trade Fair for Manufacturing Technology

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria

Turning, milling and drilling with high speed and laser technology. The INTERTOOL presents all the latest technologies and machine tools. Present your machines and precision tools for the whole world of fixed-piece metalworking technology, moulding and shaping, and exhibit the best strategies for completely automated processing in industrial manufacturing.

Themes and Products

Hardening and heat treatment
Hydraulics / Fluid technology
Industrial production technology
Plastics technology
Logistics and transport automation
Mechanical components and accessories
Guaging and testing technology
New working substances and materials

Themes and Products

International trade fair for measuring, test equipment and quality assurance

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria

These are the qualities expected by today’s users of gauging and testing equipment. Nowadays, the recording and analysis of gauging results are done with high-tech equipment and PC interfaces. The MESSTECHNIK is your chance to show experts in research, development, production and maintenance your current spectrum of products and services for various measurements, gauging and testing requirements.

Themes and Products

Measuring devices and equipment for electric values

Measuring devices and equipment for non-electric values

Systems for measurement recording, transmission and evaluation

Education and training, qualifications
Setting up operations
Operational equipment
Specialist periodicals and databases
Maintenance
Literature and publishers
Software
Associations and organisations

International Trade Fair for Welding, Joining, Cutting, Testing and Protecting

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Messe Wien, Vienna Austria

he SCHWEISSEN / JOIN-EX is an international focal point for all the latest products in welding and joining, from conventional welding and cutting technologies, highly innovative laser processing and joining techniques and technologies, to automated system solutions and the latest technological developments in adhesion and bonding. Show off your products, technological features and services within the network of expertise at the SCHWEISSEN / JOIN-EX.

Themes and Products

Facilities, machines, equipment, tools

&bull for welding, soldering and coating
&bull for thermal cutting and removal
&bull for automatic and mechanized laser- electron welding and cutting
&bull for joining and adhesive bonding
&bull for heat treating
&bull for joint preparation and after care

Service and sub-contracting services

Inspection, surveillance and quality assurance

Measuring and test equipment

Themes and Products

The International e-business, Direct Marketing and Distance Selling Rendezvous

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Lille Grand Palais, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais France

Located in Lille, at the heart of the VAD Valley were most specialists in distance-selling and direct marketing are based, the VAD show offers a real platform for exchanges and business thanks to the 255 companies exhibiting and a programme of 60 conferences.

Multichannel, web marketing, mobility, payment, logistics, e-commerce and the new media were of course at the heart of the debates and the trends focussed on during this session.

The international development of the show sustained by an active promotion and by international associations of the industry enabled the presence of many foreign speakers and visitors.

Finally many major events pounded the 3 days of the VAD show : the official opening by key personalities of the industry and the region, top quality conferences with head of the bill international speakers, the Cubes-the benchmark prizes for Direct Marketing, e-commerce and Distance Selling campaigns-giving ceremony (run along side the show).

Storage Expo Russia: Focused Data Storage Exhibition and Free Conference

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Expocenter at Krasnaya Presnya, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Storage Expo Russia – the only dedicated data storage exhibition and free conference in Russia and CIS countries.

Storage Expo attracts over 40 storage exhibitors and over 2500 dedicated storage expo visitors to the exhibition floorspace of more than 4000 sqm. All the major industry key players feature their latest products and services at the show, including Brocade, EMC, IBM, HP, Hitachi Data Systems, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and other vendors. Storage Expo presents a unique free educational programme with over 30 round-table meetings, sections and seminars on the hottest industry issues.

Products and Services

Main topic areas of Storage Expo: Business Continuity, Information Lifecycle Management Systems (ILM), Storage Archive, Storage Backup, Storage Software Management, Storage Content Management Systems, Storage Resource Management, Distributed Storage Systems, Storage Networking, NAS (Network Attached Storage), SAN (Storage Area Network), CAS (Content Addressed Systems), Storage Security, Storage systems: Disk, Tape, Optical, Virtualisation

How to Deal with Difficult People

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Working with difficult people is not only frustrating and stressful, it can also cost you and your organization time and money. This course will help you develop the interpersonal and communication skills you need to recognize and respond to difficult behavior in co-workers, employees, supervisors, and the public. You will learn to separate people from problems, act rather than react, and shape and encourage acceptable behavior. The emphasis is on understanding why difficult people behave the way they do-and how best to deal with them.

Telecomsworld South Asia 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Radisson Water Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Telecoms World South Asia 2008 – Driving the telecommunication landscape to newer heights!

Telecoms World South Asia 2008 will take place 7-9 October in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This authoritative premier event is designed for South Asia’s top telecommunication players interested in building and managing a business-focused telecommunciations organization.

For delegates
The two-day international conference will discuss the way forward for South Asia’s burgeoning telecommunication landscape and how best practice frameworks can help companies set the right path for continued growth by providing a platform of collaborative information sharing and professional networking.

Learn about the latest strategies and developments via thought-leadership presentations, interactive discussion panels and real-world case studies from the region and beyond. Join over 200 like-minded leaders and experts as they convene in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for this exciting event.

Fermentation Methods and Scale-up Strategies, Oct 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Forest Resources Laboratory at Penn State's University Park Campus State College, Pennsylvania United States

This course emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory microbial fermentation and scale-up. Participants will get hands-on experience setting up and monitoring fermentors, as well as conducting practical experiments that include the effects of medium components on cell density, mixing, aeration, and oxygen mass transfer in fermentation systems, analysis and control of key parameters for product optimization, and computer control of fermentation. The laboratory work will be supported by presentations and discussions on the fundamentals of microbial culture, aseptic techniques, kinetics of fermentation, recombinant microorganisms, scale-up strategies, downstream processing, economic considerations, regulatory aspects, and cGMP.

Approximately 70% of the time is spent in lecture and 30% is in the laboratory.

Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Cavendish Conference Centre London, England United Kingdom

Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2008 aims to bring together operators, contractors, equipment and component suppliers, materials suppliers and research organisations involved in the use of polymers in upstream oilfield operations.

Elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets and composite materials play a vital role in many critical applications in the oilfield such as coatings, insulation, pipes (bonded and flexible), hoses, seals, flexible joints and bearings, inflatable tools, umbilicals, risers, blow out preventers etc. The industry challenge is to operate safely and reliably under a wide range of operational and environmental conditions. Key to this is research and develoment, design, qualification and operational experience.

The oil industry is operating in increasingly remote and hostile environments. Industry trends include an increasing number of sub-sea completions for deep and ultra deep water, increasing temperatures and pressures downhole, a growing market for liquid natural gas (LNG), new drilling fluids, reinjection of sour gas, etc. These developments bring greater demands on the materials and components that are employed and a greater need for understanding material behaviour and limits.

Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates aims to stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest materials, technology and trends.

D&O Liability Insurance

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel, Pipinstrasse 1, Cologne, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

Insurers brace themselves for an avalanche of claims against directors and officers following the collapse of the US sub-prime mortgage market and the wider credit crunch. Current estimates for the level of claims range from $3bn to an excess of $10bn. With lawsuits bound to continue to spike throughout 2009 and beyond, insurance and broker companies are also faced with the increased burden of corporate D&O buyers demanding increased coverage and placing more scrutiny on policy scope and limitation.

In this turbulent climate, it is vital that you can accurately assess your risks and control your exposures. To help you stay on top of all the critical recent changes and challenges, C5 has developed its 3rd Annual European D&O Liability Insurance conference. If you are one of over 1500 delegates that have attended past C5 D&O events in London or Europe, then you know this is the place to get sophisticated, cutting-edge information on what is shaping the D&O insurance market today.

3rd pan-European Science Conference on Process Analytical Technology (PAT)

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Göteborg Sweden

The EuPAT Conference Series is a unique forum for scientists and engineers, encouraging and promoting progress in science behind PAT and strengthening the interdisciplinary scientific discussion that bridges between the various fields underpinning PAT. The focus for EuPAT is on scientific progress underpinning Innovative Manufacturing Control and Quality by Design. New findings and results from scientific research and technology development are discussed in the four areas that constitute the cornerstones of sessions of the EuPAT Conferences; Process Informatics; Process Modelling and Understanding; Advanced Process Sensors; and PAT Based Control and Process Integration.

EuroBiO 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Paris Congress Centre , Paris, Ile de France France

At the request of its prestigious International Steering Committee, and in view of EuroBiO's nomination as the leading life sciences event of the rotating EU Presidency, the Organizing Committee was set two goals:

• to send the attendees home charged with ideas and opportunities
• to generate a snapshot of the collective mind of all those present at EuroBiO regarding burning issues that will be of use to policy makers at national and European levels.

To achieve this, EuroBiO 2008 is based on two highly innovative and interactive formats: the “House of Commons” Debates and the BioDialogues, which will take place respectively on Tuesday 7th October and on Wednesday 8th. During the Grand Reporting Plenary on Thursday 9th, Europe's decision makers will officially ask Conference what needs to change, for change to take place.

URISA 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition (Urban & Regional Information Systems Association)

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana United States

Twelve full-day URISA Certified Workshops from Building Quality Spatial Data to GIS Program Management

With an attendance capacity of 40, each workshop offers close interaction with the instructors.

Real world applications and scenarios

Our educational sessions will help you define ways to streamline processes, manage resources and do more with less.

Local, regional and global participation

Like our attendees, our presenters are current and future GIS leaders from around the world who represent all levels of government, private sector and academia. By attending URISA 2008 you will gain valuable insight from these different perspectives.

Interactive issues discussions

Sessions are more than just lectures. Interactive dialogue with instructors and fellow attendees help connect your issues with solutions.

Targeted professional development opportunities

Learn about tools and strategies to improve the way you do your job and advance your career.

Networking Activities

URISA’s networking events are an easy and fun way to expand your professional community.

Sustainable Plastics Packaging

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Wellcome Conference Centre, London, England, United Kingdom

The concept of sustainability, environmental responsibility and ‘green-ness’ in general has risen to the top of the political and consumer agenda over the past few years. It is now considered ‘cool to be green’ and everyone is trying to get involved. UK retailers are queuing up too – Marks & Spencer has a packaging reductions programme, bag levy and is committing to bioplastic materials, Ikea has banned plastic carrier bags from its stores and Sainsbury’s has changed its carrier bags to contain recycled material.

At the second EPN Sustainable Plastics Packaging conference we will look at every aspect of minimising the environmental impact of plastics packaging, what the carbon footprint of plastics packaging is, how plastics compare with alternative materials, how consumers can be convinced where plastics are a better solution, as well as showcasing innovative and commercial solutions.

13th Conference on Software Engineering and Databases

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Palacio de Congresos Gijon, Asturias Spain

The Conference on Software Engineering and Databases (JISBD) has been consolidated as a reference event where Spanish, Portuguese and Latin-American researchers and professionals on Software Engineering and Databases can meet and discuss, disseminate and exchange ideas, share experiences and results, thus establishing a suitable collaborative forum among the different sectors and research groups in these areas. The 13th edition of this conference will be held in Gijón, in October 7-10, 2008.

Accordingly to this outstanding framework for scientific and technological interchange, we aim at supporting the presentation of original quality research work, as well as experience reports, tutorials, tool demonstrations, workshops for discussing novel ideas and ongoing work, and dissemination of research work already published in prestigious journals or conference proceedings.

MindTrek

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Hotel Rosendahl Tampere, Finland

This year MindTrek Conference will have different sessions in the themes of Social Media, Ubimedia, and Games. In addition to theme sessions there will be some plenary sessions that are joint for everyone. On Tuesday there will be workshops, that are organised by MindTrek's partners.

Interdisciplinary and open for innovation, MindTrek is a meeting place where experts and thinkers present results from their latest work regarding the development of Internet, interactive media and information society. MindTrek brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines that are involved in the development of media from sociology, economy, to technology.

Conference on 5th Annual Pain Management

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
BSG Conference Center, London, England, United Kingdom

Dear Colleague,

This expected growth rate of 6.5% can be realised by addressing innovation within the industry - where drug-discovery can be developed through the utilisation of novel methods in drug-applications for the management of pain. Speciality Pharma business-models have arisen to catalyse this growth and recent breakthroughs by several companies within the sector, specifi cally through clinical trials, reflect the realisation of this potential.

The next stage for such companies will be to capture niche markets in pain management in order to develop their portfolio of products which include a combination of formulated active entities working through either conventional routes of administration e.g. orally, or in conjunction with novel or improved drug-delivery technologies.

This, Visiongain’s 5th Annual Pain Management conference will create the appropriate environment for an exchange of ideas at mainly the corporate level, whilst also raising the awareness of potentially novel scientific developments in pain research, in a drive towards the next generation of pain management products in a market that is growing rapidly.

http://www.bharatbook.com/seminars/Conference-on-5th-Annual-Pain-Management.htm

Simon-Kucher & Partners Life Sciences Marketing Strategy Forum

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Palo Alto Westin, 675 El Camino Real Palo Alto, California United States 94301

The Life Sciences Marketing Strategy Forum will discuss the unique pricing and reimbursement challenges that pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology and medical diagnostic companies are facing. Simon-Kucher & Partners Life Sciences experts will present recent pricing and reimbursement trends and case study examples from leading companies in the life sciences industry.

Keynote address: Beyond the 2008 presidential campaign rhetoric: Implications of bundled payments for the Life Sciences industry

Professor Hal Luft, Professor of Health Policy, UCSF

Highlights:

• Developing successful pricing and reimbursement strategies
• The importance of pricing and reimbursement in clinical development
• Pricing processes in the medical device industry
• Commercialization strategies for genotyping diagnostics.

AmCon : A Contract Manufacturing Expo

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall D, Minneapolis, Minnesota United States

AmCon exhibitors are all job shops and contract manufacturers that provide custom metal, plastic, rubber, or electronic parts and related manufacturing services to OEMs (i.e. finishing, packaging, manufacturing software). Attendees are purchasing, engineering, quality, and production managers who are directly involved in buying custom contract manufacturing services.

Find sources for:



• Forming           • Finishing

• Fabrication       • Assembly

• Machining         • Electronic Manufacturing

• Engineering       • Design

• Prototyping

Biogas Highwy at Eco-Tech 2008

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Swedish Exhibition Centre Gotenborg, Goteborg och Bohus Sweden

This single subject exhibition area provides a total take on the biogas field, while offering players from Sweden and abroad an opportunity to present their individual companies. All of which creates a powerful impact and attracts interest among visitors and customers. Biogas Highway was launched at the 2006 event and proved a very successful feature.

Biogas Highway is located alongside the main exhibition aisle, which runs past the three main industrial sectors: Waste & Recycling, Transport, and Energy. The exhibition of Eco-Friendly Vehicle section is located adjacent to Biogas Highway.

Aqua Ukraine 2008: VI Internationatinal Water Forum

Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
International Exhibition Centre, 15, Brovarsky Prospect Kyiv, Ukraine

The forum is held by the order of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

The International Water Forum will be held in Kiev on October 7-10, 2008 on the largest Ukrainian show ground.

The International Specialized Fair and Scientific-and-Practical Conference "Water and Environment", demonstrations and conducting the presentations by the companies-manufactures of modern world technologies of water treatment, water drainage and water supply are unite in the framework of the Forum.

In connection with the special actuality of treated questions and large-scale advertising campaign in Mass Media (press, radio, TV) the great number of visitors are expected and the majority of them will represent managerial and technical staff of the water treatment parks, engineering companies, construction and mounting organizations, large industrial and commercial companies, the housing and communal services enterprises, machine-building, power, chemical and petrochemical industry, metallurgy industry, transport, scientific and research organizations, the food-processing industry agriculture and others.