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Conventions: Oct 14, 2008

18th International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 18, 2009,
Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Baden Wurttemberg 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.

SCOR: Upgrade Your Knowledge

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida United States

This special SCOR® training event organized by the Supply-Chain Council (SCC) for both SCC members and nonmembers offers a special rate opportunity to attend the latest trainings on the Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model (SCOR®), especially for anyone who attended SCOR training prior to Fall 2006 when the material was first completely revised. This is your opportunity to Upgrade Your Knowledge and be qualified for the SCOR Professional Certification Test now offered and included in the cost of SCC training registration fees. All information on the SCOR-P Certification will be available to attendees at the Miami trainings.

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,
New Connaught Rooms, 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.

WCBF's Global Six Sigma Summit

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Ramada Orlando Celebration Hote. & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida United States

The Global Six Sigma Summit will bring together senior-level quality and process improvement professionals from a broad range of organizations.

One of the key benefits of attending this conference is the networking opportunities you will find.

Organizations wishing to take further advantage of these opportunities should contact Louise Gosling of WCBF about taking an exhibition booth or sponsoring one of the lunches, breaks or evening receptions

The World Fleet Forum

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

Fleet will bring together the global community of airline fleet, network and schedule planners, airframe and engine manufacturers, finance and leasing companies, technical and support suppliers in one place at one time.

The event will feature:
• A series of private one-to-one meeting sessions between airlines and their industry partners

• A world class conference featuring top industry leaders addressing the key issues affecting the fleet, network and scheduling decisions of airline planners

• VIP access to Routes and the Routes Leaders Forum (‘Leaders’)

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.

1st Automotive Logistics Turkey Conference

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Congrad Istanbul, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Automotive Logistics Turkey - bringing key global logistics experts to the heart of the Turkish automotive industry!

Turkey is a key automotive player in the export of automotive products throughout Europe.
AL Turkey conference

With good access to leading EU markets Turkey acts as a hub for vehicle makers operating across central and eastern Europe.

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.

Middle East Rail Projects 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Park Hyatt, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

With more than 7,500 kilometres of rail tracks planned or underway in Saudi Arabia alone, and the Middle East’s public and private transport providers intending to fast-track all projects within the next 5 – 10 years, this sector offers some of the most exciting business opportunities in the region.

MEED’s Middle East Rail Projects 2008 conference is the event for those interested in the region’s dynamic rail industry. Now in its 5th year, this premier event will – once again – gather the regional decision-makers and international experts to share the latest on their projects, and exchange best practice on how to implement and interface urban and inter-urban railways in the region.
Attend this conference to:

*Receive the latest updates on all the key projects in the MENA region such as the GCC Integrated Railway, the Dubai integrated rail strategy, the Abu Dhabi transportation masterplan and the North South Railway.
*Explore the long-term economic benefit of interfacing public transportation systems by applying appropriate technology, adhering to safety regulations and working with new environmental guidelines

* Develop successful implementation strategies by learning from international railway projects
* Identify major investment opportunities for your organisation
* Give yourself a head start by attending a pre-conference masterclass on signalling led by Invensys

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, Languedoc Rousillon 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.

FutureCoat! 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois United States

ntroduced in 2006, FutureCoat! is the industry's state-of-the-art technical conference. This key educational event explores the most innovative methodologies and applications shaping the coatings industry. Presentations by leading industry experts bridge the gap between the latest research and development and the actual implementation that will direct the future of the industry.

Distinguishing this program are highly focused tracks that can be followed over all three days of programming. Select the topics that interest you most, with tracked sessions ranging from green chemistry, formulating, pigments/additives, and manufacturing, to instrumentation and analysis. In addition, general interest sessions will examine such topics as corrosion, nanotechnology, weathering/durability, and high throughput.

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 Cascais, Estoril, 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.

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.

EPC Connection 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Donald E. Stphens Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois United States

Find out how EPC-enabled supply chains achieve greater levels of visibility through new data, while also providing secure information sharing and improving business processes. Learn how to move beyond slap-and-ship and obtain real benefits from retail EPC data. Hear from those who have already deployed, find out how to utilize EPC RFID to gain a competitive advantage, and learn where your company can benefit today!

* By attending, you'll learn how to use EPC data to: Gain unprecedented visibility into your operations
* Securely share information with business partners
* Build truly collaborative supply chains
* Go beyond compliance to achieve business value
* Improve business processes and cut costs
* Achieve ROI through visibility data
* Make informed technology buying decisions

2nd Information Interaction in Context Symposium (IIiX 2008)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
BCS Office, London, England, United Kingdom

The availability of information across media and genres, across languages, and across modalities constantly increases. How people access this information is highly dependent on the context of their interaction and this context is influenced by a range of factors such as the time, place, and history of interaction, the tasks motivating the interaction and the technical possibilities of the information systems. Although the use of information systems is heavily affected by contextual factors, Information Retrieval and Seeking research is largely conducted out of context. IIiX will explore the relationships between the contexts that affect Information Retrieval and Seeking, how these contexts impact on information behaviour, and how knowledge of information contexts can help design truly interactive information systems.

4th International Conference on the Quality of Software-Architectures (QoSA 2008)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
University of Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

Today, a system's software architecture cannot be seen simply as a means to an end, the end being the implemented system. Although the ultimate measure of the quality of the software architecture lies in the implemented system, in how well it satisfies the requirements and constraints of the project and whether it can be maintained and evolved successfully, the quality of a system's software architecture is one of the critical factors in its overall system quality - encompassing both functional and extrafunctional properties. In order to treat design as an engineering discipline rather than an art, we need the ability to address the quality of the software architecture directly, not simply as it is reflected in the implemented system.

This is a specific goal of QoSA - to deal with software architecture in general and simultaneously focus on its quality characteristics by addressing the problems of:

*designing software architectures of good quality,
*defining, measuring, evaluating architecture quality, and
*managing architecture quality, tying it upstream to requirements and downstream to implementation, and preserving architecture quality throughout the lifetime of the system.

Cross-cutting these problems is the question of the nature of software architecture. Software architecture organizes a system, partitioning it into elements and defining relationships among the elements. For this we often use multiple views, each with a different organizing principle.

33rd IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN 2008)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Montreal Montreal, Quebec Canada

The IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks, sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society, is one of the networking industry's oldest, continuously running conferences. The LCN focuses on practical, leading-edge applications and research in the area of computer networks. It has an informal, workshop-style atmosphere, offering significant opportunity for speakers, panelists, and attendees to spend unstructured time together. The papers presented at the LCN are subject to thorough peer review and are published in the LCN Proceedings (online available via IEEE Xplore). Attendees come from around the world, including North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Both industry and academia are well represented. Topics of paper sessions include high-speed networking, high-performance protocols, local, metropolitan, and wide area networks, internetworking, network and protocol design, wireless networks, routing and switching, multimedia, networks, networking to/at home and office, security, object oriented communications, distributed systems, and real-time networks. Keynote speakers in past years include Fred Baker, Hari Balakrishnan, Dave Clark, Alan Crouch, Denton Gentry, Dev Vrat Gupta, Geoff Huston, Bob Ianucci, Raj Jain, Stephen Kent, Edward Knightly, Peter Newman, Donal O’Mahony, Craig Partridge, Charles Perkins, Radia Perlman, Larry Roberts, Howard Salwen, Rich Seifert, David Skellern, Tim Wild, and Stephen Wolff.

In 1998, LCN started to move from its long standing location of Minneapolis (Minnesota, USA) to different locations all over the world, including cities in Europe and Australia.

LCN 2008 is the 33rd meeting of this conference — and still we have something new for this year: The conference and its accompanying workshops will take place in Canada for the first time in LCN history. The beautiful city of Montreal has been chosen as venue, one of the oldest and most interesting cities in North America. We are looking forward to an exciting, vibrant assembly in our venue and again welcome both past and new attendees.

Middle East Investors Summit 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East Investors summit is where you the regions investors will come to discover how the sophisticated professional investors are adapting their strategies to protect themselves and to take advantage of the volatility in world markets.

Bringing together a tailored audience of your clients and prospects, the summit is the perfect place to make network and present your solutions to the market.

The speaker faculty and programme for the summit are tailored towards institutional investors, family offices, wealth managers, private investment houses and sovereign wealth funds.

This investor-led faculty gives you unrivalled insight to the challenges they are facing now and the solutions they need.

This is your opportunity to get critical information on the topics that matter to your market!

Financial Reporting

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
New York, New York United States

Financial Reporting professionals are facing a myriad of challenges in today's business and regulatory environment. It has become imperative that preparers and users of financial statements are up-to-date on the latest financial reporting trends and issues. This conference both informs and provides opportunities for financial reporting professionals to network and learn about the major issues facing the industry today. Issues include:

• The latest update from the Securities and Exchange Commission
• An update on the FASB agenda
• What is the long-term outlook for IFRS?
• What are the latest developments in financial accounting standards and reporting
• Disseminating quality financial reporting to investors to aid in their investment decision-making

11th Annual Meeting of the Central and Eastern European Refining and Petrochemicals

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Sofitel Victoria Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw Poland

2008 will see the 11th annual meeting of the most established and well attended downstream event within the CEE region, The World Refining Association’s Central and Eastern European Refining and Petrochemicals Roundtable. The event is to be held on 14-16 October in Central and Eastern Europe.

Roundtable discussions led by key figures within the region give attendees the unique opportunity for face to face informal discussions – an arena where you can raise issues affecting your business.

The Central and Eastern European Refining and Petrochemicals 11th Annual Meeting is a must attend event for all involved in the industry. Do not miss out on this opportunity to meet key decision makers from the region.

International Association for Official Statistics Conference (IAOS 2008)

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Shanghai International Convention Center Shanghai (munic.) China

The International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) and the National Bureau of Statistics of China would like to welcome statisticians from national statistical institutes, international organisations and academies to the IAOS Conference on Reshaping Official Statistics to be held in Shanghai International Convention Center during the period of 14-16 October 2008.
An integral part of the Conference is also the 26th biennial conference of the SCORUS, a standing committee of IAOS on regional and urban statistics.
The conference covers relevant topics for reshaping official statistics. There will be both plenary and concurrent sessions.

Oil and Gas Transportation in the CIS and Caspian Region 10th Anniversary Meeting 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

While Europe remains reliant on energy supplies from Russia, and consumption in the Far East continues to rise, competition for these supplies is ever present. Additionally Russia strives to reduce its reliance on transit countries, new transportation projects compete with the existing ones which in turn create political disputes.

Discover potential openings in this competitive and fast-moving sector from keynote presentations on current industry trends, companies’ key priorities and individual pipeline projects in Russia, Kazakhstan and the Caspian.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Oil & Gas Transportation in the CIS and Caspian Region Meeting has established itself as the highlight of the industry calendar, bringing together senior level industry experts, operators, professionals and decision makers, who can influence and contribute to the future of the pipeline industry in the region.

10th International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Porto Bello Hotel, Konyaalti Beach, Antalya Turkey

The Congress of International Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture aims at introducing all the on-going or concluded scientific researches concerning the development, use and distribution of agricultural technologies that enhance sustainability and energy efficiency in harmony with the environment as well as creation of an international synergy about the topics of the Congress. The 10th International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture will be held in Antalya-Türkiye in October of 2008. Your presentations and discussions will be arranged according to the theme sessions of the International Congress.

Increasingly-felt interconnectedness of the agriculture, the environment, and the industry through the rapid advance in the scientific investigations since the 19th century has necessitated seeking a unified approach towards mechanization and energy use in agricultural activities in the present century.

The relationship among soil, biological systems, agricultural technologies, and energy turned into a developing discipline that deals with topics in agriculture ranging from environmental protection to energy-efficiency and renewable energy technology.

Main Topics

• Power and Machinery
• Farm Buildings
• Energy and Environment in Agriculture
• Information Technologies

Main Topics of the Congress

Platform Decommissioning

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
The Westin KL Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Key Highlights of this Interactive Course:

• Regulatory Drivers in Platform Decommissioning
• Platform decommissioning planning utilising emerging technologies
• Regulatory environment and trends
• Application to Platforms, pipelines, wells and subsea completions

• Identify stakeholder groups including NGO’s, business partners, government, customers, financial
markets, employees and the public
• Stakeholder interests and impact on decommissioning strategy
• Integrated Asset Management Strategies
• Option definition, evaluation and selection

• Work Breakdown Structure as a basis for generating decommissioning estimates
• Commercial risk analysis
• Scenario planning
• Decommissioning programme structure

• Reputation management and the consultation process
• Team Exercises and Role Plays to test understanding

SME Banking Asia

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50450

What does it take for your bank to capture the SME?

With 90% of the Asian economy fueled by Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), it is a rapidly growing sector banks cannot afford to ignore. Rather, banks are positioning themselves to generate new, innovative ideas and strategies to attract SMEs and cater to the needs of this demanding segment.

WHAT this conference OFFERS:

• Effective business models from best practitioners
Gain insights on proven SME Banking business models to analyse, benchmark and apply a successful SME Banking business model within your bank.

•Optimal tools and applications to innovate products & services
Expand your current product spectrum to attract new SMEs and foster customer loyalty.

•Walk through real life examples, success stories and case studies
Learn to overcome the obstacles prominent banks around the globe faced in establishing successful SME Business Units.

•Presenting Top-notch Speakers & Practitioners
Showcase your success stories and benchmark against your competitors by exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge with key industry players.

International Panel of Speakers:

Rob Goudswaard
Managing Director - Regional, Rural & Small Business Banking, ANZ,AUSTRALIA

Tashwinder Singh
Managing Director & Head Commercial Relationship
Global Commercial Bank, Citibank,
India

Margarete O. Biallas
Manager - Access to Finance,
IFC - World Bank Group

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Total Print Expo

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Earls Court 2, London, England, United Kingdom

Heidelberg joins TPE 2008!
Heidelberg UK are just one of the many leading suppliers to confirm their place at Total Print! Expo 2008.

The timing of Total Print! Expo is perfect as it is the first opportunity for many companies to demonstrate new equipment launched at Drupa to the UK market.

If you are interested in exhibiting at the show there is still space available, simply complete the online enquiry form and one of our sales team will be in touch!

What is Total Print! Expo?

The only UK exhibition that focusses on the end solution - the printed piece

Total Print! Expo is a dedicated show for the short run print market. It aims to showcase complementary digital and offset technologies, software, finishing, materials and services. The evolution of the show is in step with the industry which is rapidly integrating complementary production techniques and processes to maximise added-value services.

Enviro-Pro Mexico City

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
World Trade Center, Mexico City Mexico

and present global solutions in a single forum of businesses and knowledge. photo

Enviro-Pro Mexico 2008, for the 16th consecutive year, is the only business center in the country that displays the most complete range of technologies to control and monitor all pollution emissions of the different industries throughout the region.

It's time to reverse climate change, and Enviro-Pro Mexico 2008 – concerned about this situation – brings together the international and national Environmental and Energy community each year in Mexico to analyze the problems

Where Solutions Are Presented!

Various actions have been initiated to protect the environment and avoid global warming, but we must continue to help the entire industry be aware of technological advances and solutions.

Powermex : Clean Energy & Efficiency 2008

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
World Trade Center, Mexico City Mexico

There are endless other risk-free ways to create bioenergies and energy for our country, which opens a wide window of business opportunities.

POWERMEX CLEAN ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2008 will again assemble professionals involved in technology and equipment for:

• Cogeneration
• Clean energy
• Alternative energies
• Energy savings
• Energy efficiency in Mexico and the world

POWERMEX CLEAN ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2008, in its fourteenth session, calls together experts in the energy sector, assembling manufacturers, service providers and industrial users, as well as agencies involved in decisions regarding energy, to do business.

Thus, POWERMEX CLEAN ENERGY & EFFICIENCY 2008 presents the most relevant and innovative technologies in the energy industry in Mexico. The following business areas are the most representative:

• Transmission and distribution
• Generation
• Cogeneration
• Energy efficiency
• Clean energy
• Renewable energy
• Energy savings
• Natural Gas
• Alternative energies (wind, hydraulic and solar)
• Energy generation through biologics

Narrow Vein Mining Conference

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Ballarat Lodge Ballarat, Victoria Australia

Narrow vein mining operations form a relatively small but vital part of our international mining industry. For example, many historical gold fields are now being reworked or redeveloped, including those of Central Victoria, Hill End and Charters Towers in Australia. The skills and expertise required to manage these natural resources are arguably highly specialised, and can include dealing with issues of complex geology and geometry, a high nugget effect, high planned and additional dilution, the need for high selectivity, high stress conditions, low tonnes per vertical metre, coarse gold and/or complex metallurgy.

The purpose of this conference is to bring together those involved in narrow vein exploitation, including geologists, and geotechnical and mining engineers. The future of narrow vein mining depends upon both highly skilled and professional geoscientists and engineers, and on developing innovative methods for evaluation and exploitation. Solutions are required for the unique challenges that this style of mineralisation presents.

18th International Geophysical Congress and Exhibition

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
MTA Cultural Center Ankara Turkey

This is a particularly significant event as it highlights the critical cross- roads in which Turkey exists, with the technological advancement that enables enhanced geophysical research and applications to occur.

Global Fraud Summit

Oct 14, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Sheraton Towers, Singapore

Today, businesses are fraught with fraud. 90% of white-collar crimes are now committed by companies’ own staff. Why the increase? Companies must boost their internal controls, compliance and anti-fraud framework. However, establishing one is tough. Training and awareness, gaining trust among employees are challenges the fraud manager has to tackle.

Furthermore, fraudsters have an international syndicate and they have also made use of technology as a means to defraud their organizations. Fraudsters these days get away without punishment as sometimes, companies do not wish to bear the brunt of losing their reputation. So how can there be a system to alert that the fraudster is on the lose? Do whistleblowing tactics work? What are repercussions of the whistleblower? Dare anyone be the whistleblower in the Asian context?

This summit will address strategies, theories and practical methodologies to prevent fraud, dismiss the idea of cheating and have policies for control.

Interested to participate, please go to Global Fraud Summit for more information!
For priority booking, please quote priority code VHU715