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Conventions: Oct 14, 2008

18th International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 18, 2009,
Friedrichshafen, Germany

The Fakuma started out a very high level right from the start in 1981, demonstrating concentrated specialised competence and providing experts with outstanding contacts and information.

In general, the Fakuma is distinguished by broad-based offerings including processing machinery and suitable peripherals, raw materials and applications, as well as automation solutions, control technology and much more.

Hedge Funds World Canada

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
The Dominion Club, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Business insight for the Canadian Hedge Funds industry

In scope, content and experience Hedge Funds World Canada is the only event of its kind in the world, fully focused on business issues, ideas and solutions.

For delegates
Hedge Funds World Canada is a senior level, interactive conference experience. Speakers
and panellists are industry leaders.

Hedge Funds World Canada is the definitive strategic conference for the industry. A place where ideas, intelligence and relationships really make a difference. It is focused on the key business drivers of the Hedge Funds business. In scope, coverage and experience it is the only event of its kind in the world.

Operational Excellence for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Pharma IQ’s 2008 OpEx event will focus on providing real-life case studies form within the industry, offering frank accounts of what methods have been employed what problems were faced and the solutions that have been found.

Many companies now have some form of continuous improvement programme, so there has never been a more pertinent time to benchmark your own processes and learn the latest news from your won industry peers.

You can improve your performance and capacity management by learning from the experiences of your peers, hearing about the latest techniques and forging useful alliances during networking and discussion sessions.

Airports-Catalysts for Economic Development (ACED)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Airports – Catalysts for Economic Development (ACED) explores the positive contribution that international gateway airport cities make to regional development and economic growth using a series of industry case studies.

The airport city is a major new business and employment generator but even more importantly acts as a catalyst for regional economic growth and prosperity.

ACED will quantify the catalytic contribution of airports to this dynamic process and highlight the role of key partners including airports, airlines, Economic Development Agencies, real-estate developers and the financial and investment communities.

Global Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit & Awards

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Ramada Orland Celebration Hotel and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida United States

Following the huge success of the 2nd annual summit, WCBF’s 3rd Annual Global Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit & Industry Awards, taking place October 14-17 2008 at the Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel and Convention Center is positioned to be the largest gathering for those who are passionate about achieving process and business excellence

WCBF’s 3rd Annual Global Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit & Industry Awards presents an unrivalled speaker panel headlined by top business authors Matthew E. May, Kerry Patterson, Dr Mikel J. Harry and Steven J Spear, complimented by an outstanding speaker panel of industry leaders, CEOs and first-class Deployment practitioners addressing Lean, Six Sigma and process excellence for innovation and outstanding performance.

3rd Russia/CEE Rubber & Tire Markets

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Krakow, Krakowskie Poland

• Crude oil volatility & its effect on raw materials cost
• Global/Russia natural & synthetic rubber market prospects
• China’s import and effect on Russia
• Tire retail development trend
• Country focus session : Russia, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland
• Prospect of OTR / high performance tire market
• Non- tire application outlook

28th International Fundraising Congress

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
NH Leeuwenhorst Hotel Noordwijk, Zuid Holland Netherlands

Transform your fundraising fortunes at the world’s leading education and training conference on fundraising, established 27 years ago. With more than 100 cutting-edge sessions plus outstanding opportunities to network – this event is not to be missed by any fundraiser!

Distinguished by the world’s best hand-picked speakers and attracting the largest gathering of international fundraising professionals in the sector, the networking opportunities are unmatched. The IFC guarantees senior-level networking with two thirds of delegates holding senior positions from managers to CEOs.

What makes the IFC so unique?

1. An environment designed for dialogue and learning
2. Senior-level networking
3. Benchmarking on an international scale
4. An unparalleled line up of world-class trainers and experts
5. A career enriching experience

Highlights include:

• More than 60 of the world’s best fundraising experts under one roof
• Brand new speakers to the Congress including Beth Kantor, a social networking expert for non-profits and Todd Baker who’ll show you how to live the brand
• New ‘hands-on’ Masterclass formats focusing on experiential learning getting real-time, hands-on experience
• Over 100 workshops covering tracks from Major Gifts and Corporates to Institutional Funding
• Plenty of networking activities throughout the event

17th International Exhibition on Public Health

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
International Exhibition Center, Kyiv, Ukraine

Public Health aims to acquaint a wide audience of professionals with the latest technologies and achievements in the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Public Health provides the ideal opportunity for specialists to network and discuss their experiences in applying modern techniques for diagnostics, treatment and prevention of disease. The exhibition is a great source of information for medical practitioners, revealing the current conditions and trends in the industry in Ukraine and abroad.

Over sixteen years, the Public Health international trade exhibition has become recognised as the main exhibition for the industry in Ukraine. The exhibition not only reflects the latest achievements and core trends in the development of Ukrainian public health services, but also acts as a barometer for the sector, which assures its relevance for experts and representatives of industry associations and authorities.

8th Ukrainian International Dental Show

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
International Exhibition Center, Kyiv, Ukraine

Exhibition "Ukrainian international dental show" yearly demonstrates the last developments of the contemporary dental industry: tools, dental and X-ray equipment, equipment and materials for implantation, autoclaves and sterilizers, the means of anesthesia, dentalmedicines, contemporary expendable materials, furniture.

The chief characteristic of the exhibition - conducting within its framework of international conference the "problems of dentistry", on which the key personnel dentists yearly have the capability to exchange experience and to discuss the existing problems of the branch.

Rubber Mini Expo™

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky United States

The Rubber MINI-ExpoTM '08 Show Daily is produced for the Rubber Division, ACS by Lippincott & Peto, Inc., publishers of RubberWorld Magazine.

Rubber MINI-ExpoTM '08 Show Daily reaches out to rubber chemists, manufacturers, suppliers, end users, and research and development specialists attending and exhibiting at this very important rubber industry event. The most recent major expo, Rubber ExpoTM '07 had nearly 300 exhibitors and a total of 5,200 attendees!

Rubber MINI-ExpoTM '08 Show Daily is an excellent forum for exhibitors to issue major announcements about new products, manufacturing capabilities, investments, mergers and acquisitions, changes in personnel, strategic alliances and e-business developments. The Show Daily will capture and highlight Rubber Division, exhibitor and expo activities to keep you informed each day of the show.

North African Coatings Congress 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Casablanca, Morocco

Our Congress events are unique in that they are a an exclusive business experience for both the exhibitor and visitor.

The North African Coatings Congress 2008 is a high-calibre meeting forum based around a conference. The Congress will attract the senior level managers from the top 15 major local paint companies in Morocco.

The 2-day event is the ideal forum for one-to-one communication: the modern way of providing business solutions to the industry.

3rd Annual Chinese Securities Forum

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
St Regis Hotel, Beijing, Beijing, China

Despite the typhoon that hit Shanghai, we were delighted that so many of our attendees were able to make it to Beijing to the 2nd Annual China Securities Forum. Once again top-level networking was apparent at the Westin Hotel in Financial Street, with domestic and oveseas participants exchanging market information and building new friendships. This year we expanded the content to allow for more panel discussions, and the hot topics of QDII, QFII and the Futures market received the greatest deal of focus.

NASS 23rd Annual Meeting

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Metro Toronto COnvention Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

We invite you to attend the 23rd Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS) in Toronto, Canada, October 14-18, 2008, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Join the leading authorities in spine care, representing a multidisciplinary community that includes: orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, physiatrists, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, osteopathic physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, researchers, administrators and all other health care professionals with an abiding interest in the spine.

Special Session on Multimedia in Ubiquitous Computing and Security Services (MUCASS 2008)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2009,
Wrestpoint Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania Australia

Multimedia in Ubiquitous Computing and Security Services (MUCASS 2008 is focused on the challenges and solutions for ubiquitous computing (UC) with emphasis on forthcoming multimedia applications and security services. The session is intended to encourage cooperation among academicians and researchers in secure ubiquitous multimedia systems (UMS), and push the theoretical and practical research forward for a deeper understanding in ubiquitous multimedia computing (UMC) and security services.

Topic of Interest
(include but are not limited to the following)

- Novel adaptive/context-aware/ubiquitous/wireless multimedia applications and systems
- Multimedia content distribution/service system in UC
- Real-time and interactive multimedia applications for UC
- Wireless ad-hoc and sensor networks/ RFID application for UMC
- Ubiquitous multimedia streaming with mobility, QoS, and multicast support
- Mobile multimedia applications & services
- Human-computer interaction in UMC
- Theoretical aspects and algorithms for multimedia in UC
- Emerging standards and technologies for UMC
- Business model and protocols for UMS
- etc

Additional Topics

SBCN 2008 (International Meeting and Workshop)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
SupAgro Campus Montpellier, France

Speakers will present recent advances in purification, characterisation and analysis of bio-molecules and polymers, including :

✦ Microfluidics, protein chips and nano-separation
✦ New stationary phases
✦ Electrically driven separation
✦ Analytical and preparative chromatography (packed bed, monolith, expanded bed, membrane chromatography, FFF ...)
✦ Preparation and characterization of polymers and biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acides, polysaccharides and small molecules)
✦ Membrane proteins and antibodies
✦ Proteomics, metabolomics
✦ AFFF coupling with UV, MALLS, RI, MS, ICP/MS

The Innovative Learning Conference 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California United States

The Innovative Learning Conference (ILC) 2008 is a dynamic three-day conference and exposition produced in partnership by CUE and FETC for the K-12 education community. ILC is devoted to advancing student achievement through an interactive event that will include hands-on workshops, concurrent sessions, meetings and exhibitions. ILC is designed for teachers, principals, district administrators, curriculum designers, media specialists, technology directors and other educators.

6th International Woodcoatings Congress

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Mercure Aan de Amstel Hotel Amsterdam, Netherlands

The scope of the congress includes all new developments in coatings for interior and exterior wood applications. By extension, the congress will also include developments in wood preservation, as with suitable design, the preservative and coating can work together to give a complete wood protection package. Wood continues to be a highly attractive material, being renewable and "natural", with the potential for high aesthetic value and originality. However, it also has a very diverse nature, from the different species from which it is derived, and the growing conditions to which it has been subjected. This must be reflected in the formulation of coatings designed to protect it and enhance its beauty. Another challenge for wood coating technologists is the development of suitable coatings for the emerging range of modified wood materials, aimed mainly at upgrading the performance of softwoods to that of tropical hardwoods. There is therefore a constant need to develop coatings which satisfy multiple needs in different woodcoating markets, while at the same time complying with current legislation aimed at reducing VOC emissions and eliminating potentially hazardous raw materials in line with REACH.

Personal Influence and Leadership

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Leverage your natural style, skills and attitudes to make a significant difference whatever your role

Most of us get up in the morning wanting to make a valuable contribution to our organization.This course helps you align your personal goals, preferences, values, and ethics with your organization's goals, norms, and values - creating a win-win environment for everyone. You will explore how to use your style preferences, strengths, and values to make a positive difference for your organization and yourself. In addition, you will experience the power of taking personal responsibility to deal positively with change and overcome barriers to success.

Helitech

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Airport of Cascais Lisbon Portugal

Helitech 2008 brings together the Southern European helicopter community in one single event with a focus on aerial firefighting and VIP helicopters, providing a showcase arena for the latest equipment, applications, technology and industry development from helicopter airframe manufactures / operators and helicopter accessories / component companies to helicopter maintenance / repair and helicopter financing companies.

Helitech 2008 will attract an end-user audience of military, industry and private owners hungry for education and information on how, what, why and when to purchase the products and services on offer at our all encompassing helicopter exhibition

Successful Manager's Leadership Program

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Through extensive research on thousands of managers, the key skills and behaviors contributing to the success of today's managers and leaders have been identified. This intensive, five-day program addresses managers' needs for developing their roles as leaders, and providing participants with the skills, behaviors, and tools for success. Individuals attending this program receive feedback from a 360-degree multi-rater feedback assessment (PROFILOR®). Through lectures, exercises, case studies, and peer feedback, managers develop new strategies and action plans to improve their performance and have greater impact on organizational effectiveness.

Intelligence 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Holiday Inn Adelaide, South Australia Australia

The Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO) is Australia’s peak association for Intelligence professionals. The aim of the Institute is to promote the profession of Intelligence in Australia and its multi-disciplinary, highly-inclusive body. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of fields including government, national security, the armed forces, law enforcement, business, academia, the media, information technology and information service providers.

Voluntary Carbon Markets

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Following successful editions in London and New York, the 3rd Voluntary Carbon Markets forum will continue to provide an excellent platform for business to learn about the latest developments in VCM standards and market opportunities.

Over 300 carbon mitigation experts and business leaders have benefited from attending the VCM series to date, including representatives from: Veolia, BP, Shell, Nuon, Alcoa Power Gen, Chevron, Masdar, EDF, Acciona, Walt Disney, Dow Chemical Company, Caisse des Dépôts, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Radio Taxis, DEFRA, Orbeo, Linklaters, Carbon Resource Management, Clifford Chance, South Pole Carbon, EcoSecurities, Cheyne Capital Management, SGS, Natsource, CantorCO2e, ECX, Barclays Bank and many more.

"I really enjoyed the conference. It was very well organized, the panels were interesting, the moderators prepared and the discussion inspiring. There are few conferences which make me stay and listen to the panels throughout the days. Yours counted among them".

CS, Climate Focus at VCM London 07

IDGA’s 4th Annual Border Management Summit

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland United States

With a total of $7.6 billion allotted to SBINet, $140 million to the continued rollout of the WHTI, and an additional $442.4 million to the deployment and equipment of new border patrol agents for FY 2009, it is more crucial than ever to forge potential solutions and partnerships for enhanced and interoperable border management.

IDGA’s 4th Annual Border Management Summit offers the most comprehensive update on border security initiatives you will experience this year. Attend and get up-to-date with what’s happening at our borders, all at the same time, in one location. The event will address the complexities of border security and provide support to the execution of DHS programs such as SBINet, WHTI, and C3I. ALL NEW for 2008 are dedicated track sessions on land and maritime security.

Network Centric Operations 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Singapore

1. Networking: The 2007 event attracted over 160 attendees, with the majority comprising of senior decision makers from military organizations from Asia and beyond. We're creating a bigger event for 2008 and garnering brand new contacts for you

2. Country updates: The forum provided great value for cross- country understanding of NCO within Asia. 2008 will have more updates from leading countries and new case studies from other Asian countries

3. Industry updates: 2007 allowed delegates to gain a much better understanding and appreciation of NCW/ NCO not only in the military domain, but in all its applications - strategies, products, solutions, innovations and upgrades. 2008 will enhance this with a bigger exhibition area and more showcases on the latest to help you with your NCO

GCC Fast Food Quality and Catering Conference

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Food safety and quality issues in fast food and catering businesses are growing concerns for authorities and consumers in the GCC region. As a fast-paced lifestyle catches on in the region, fast food and catering are becoming more convenient food alternatives for people who are constantly on the go, and a multicultural community means there are a variety of options now available. But how healthy and safe of an option is fast / catered food and do regional fast food chains adhere to global standards for quality?

The GCC Fast Food Quality and Catering Conference aims to bring together stakeholders and key players in the fast food / catering scene and health and safety officials to discuss the growing fast food industry in the region, and measures to control and regulate it so that it meets acceptable standards in terms of hygienic preparation and storage and the quality and nutritional content of food.

Wood Plastic Composites 2008: The International Conference and Exhibition for the Wood-Plastic Composites Industry

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Renaissance Penta Vienna Hotel Vienna, Austria

This event will follow on from the success of previous Wood-Plastic Composites events that attracted over 200 key global players from retailers to profile makers, machinery, materials and technology providers from 30 countries.

WaterTech Asia 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Shanghai Marriott Hotel, Hongqiao, Shanghai (munic.) China

Water is crucial to life and all forms of social, economic, and environmental development. Water scarcity is both a local and global issue, further impacted by climate change. With concerns building over the world's supply of drinking water, people put more emphasis on water technology, which holds the key to solving the crisis. Under this circumstance, Water Tech Asia 2008 will be held from October 14th to 16th, 2008 in Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, China by Global Leaders Institute.