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Conventions: Oct 15, 2008

2008 Professional Development Conference

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee United States

The 14th International Plastics Additives and Compounding Conference

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

Papers are invited on new technical developments relating to additive materials and optimising compounding technology, although a limited number of papers relating to compounding machinery, marketing developments or legislative topics may also be accepted. More specifically additives of interest include:

* Light stabilisers
* Antioxidants
* Antistatic agents
* Dispersing aids
* Impact modifiers
* Fillers and nanofillers
* Lubricants
* Plasticisers
* Biocides
* Antiblocks
* Clarifiers
* Nucleating agents
* Surface modifiers
* Oxygen scavengers
* Biodegradation promoters
* Flame retardants
* Smoke suppressants
* Process aids
* Compatibilisers
* Coupling agents

Topics NOT to be covered include pigments, dyes, and additives intended mainly for textiles or rubbers.

2008 Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts United States

The biggest health problem facing the world today is from the combined impact of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. It is critical that physicians and health care providers understand the predictive relationship between metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease and employ aggressive intervention strategies to prevent and/or delay disease progression.

The 2008 Cardiometabolic Health Congress features world-renown experts in their fields, translating cutting-edge science into practical lifestyle, medical and surgical approaches to manage the problems associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Join Your Colleagues at the Largest and Most Influential Cardiometabolic Health Conference of the Year!

• Interactive sessions focusing on type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance,
• hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney disease, and more!
• Meeting provides opportunity to network with your peers - over 750 U.S.-based practicing clinicians
• Dynamic exhibit hall featuring companies showcasing their latest products and services
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner symposia
• Earn CME credits

StocExpo - Asia

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Suntec Expo Centre, Singapore City, Singapore

Singapore is one of the world’s leading oil refining and oil trading centres, in addition to being one of the top international petrochemical hubs it ranks in the top 5 bulk liquids ports in the world and boasts a dedicated chemical complex on Jurong Island with more than 80 established chemical companies operating from the island alone. With aggressive plans afoot to expand existing oil storage capacity, it is anticipated by 2008 that nearly US$ 1 billion will have been invested in the country. Added to this is the continued expansion in countries such as Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and many others in Asia.

19th International Conference on Water Jetting

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Days Hotel, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

The 19th International Conference on Water Jetting will be held in Nottingham, UK, from 15-17 October 2008. This, the original conference on this technology, is the premier event in Europe. The development of ultra high-pressure pumps in the early 1970s transformed the water jetting industry and led to the birth of this International Conference. Since the first conference, water jetting has grown into a mature industry with applications ranging from precision shaping of hard to machine materials, to environmentally friendly cleaning in many industries and the decommissioning of munitions and the removal of damaged flesh from severe wounds.

ICCIT 2008 - International Conference on Computer and Instructional Technologies

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Venice, Veneto Italy

The International Conference on Computer and Instructional Technologies (ICCIT 2008) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Computer and Instructional Technologies. ICCIT 2008 will bring together leading researchers and scientists in Computer and Instructional Technologies from around the world.

Keep up-to-date on the latest advances in the field
Present your research within a unique forum
Collaborate with experts from around the world
Submitted conference papers will be reviewed by members of the International Scientific Committee
Selected high impact papers will be rapidly processed for publication in related Journals
Accepted papers will also be permanently archived as online proceedings, where they will be available to the international scientific community

2008 NAAEE Annual Conference

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Wichita, Kansas United States

NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education. Our members promote professional excellence in nonformal organizations, K-12 classrooms, universities (both instructors and students), government agencies, and corporate settings throughout North America and in over 55 other countries. Since 1971, the Association has created opportunities for its members to improve their skills in creating and delivering programs and services that teach people how to think, not what to think.

Remediation Technologies Symposium 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta Canada

The Remediation Technologies Symposium 2008 ( RemTechTM 2008 ) is the premier remediation technology transfer event for environmental professionals, encompassing the latest innovations in soil and groundwater remediation.

Considerable work is conducted in the field of contamination remediation and industrial pollutant treatments. RemTechTM 2008 provides a forum for industry experts to present these leading edge technologies. Co-sponsors and participating organizations include government, academic institutions, and private sector organizations active in site remediation, research and application.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 19, 2008,
International Centre, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

Everyone who is anyone in the industry will be there: authors and publishers, booksellers and librarians, art dealers and illustrators, agents and journalists, information brokers and readers.

Not only is the Frankfurt Book Fair the meeting point for the business, it is also the world's largest marketplace for trading in publishing rights and licenses.

Exhibitors have the possibility of registering for the Frankfurt Book Fair 2008 now already. All relevant information can be found in the rubric "Exhibitors" on the left.

MENA Mining Congress 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MENA's mining industry is finally fulfilling its potential
In a region best known for its massive of hydrocarbons reserves, MENA's mining industry is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Now is the time for a CEO level event that debates, discusses and strategises the future of MENA's mining industry.

With huge known mineral reserves, many Middle East and Northern African nations are rapidly expanding their mining operations, offering great opportunities for existing players, new market entrants and investors.

Nurse Clinics 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Healthcare Events are pleased to announce its first national nurse led clinics conference.

We are opening up part of the conference to abstracts; which Healthcare Events will assess for inclusion in the conference programme as an oral presentation or poster display.

For more information and an application form, please click on the top icon on the right hand side of this page.

Instrumentation Series: Upgrades and Innovations in Instrumentation and Control

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

The impact of upgrades and innovations in equipment for instrumentation and control technology is improvements in quality, operational efficiency, productivitry and process yield.

This informal meeting will will be of particular interest to those involved in R&D, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, end users of both the inspection and control technology used in metals production, with an emphasis on networking to promote an exchange of ideas between the people from a wide range of backgrounds from industry to academia.

Active Methods for Flow Control

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

Driven predominantly by the environmental lobby, governments around the world have introduced legislation that is forcing aircraft manufacturers to seek increasingly fuel efficient designs. A number of diverse technologies are being developed that offer new solutions and the aim of the seminar is to present the current state of the art in the key enabling area of active flow control. Although the technologies are predominantly driven by the aerospace sector the themes covered will also be of interest to the marine and automotive transport sectors and the power generation industry.

Monitored Professional Development Scheme (Derby)

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Pride Park Stadium, Derby, England, United Kingdom

How will you benefit from these seminars?

- Existing mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness of the Scheme, reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
- Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
- The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice.
- The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.

Monitored Professional Development Scheme (Aberdeen)

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Copthorne, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

How will you benefit from these seminars?

- Existing mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness of the Scheme, reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
- Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
- The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice.
- The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.

4th Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
San Diego, California United States

Human morbidity and mortality are largely dependent on the ever-elusive world of drug discovery and development. Great scientific and clinical advances, both within chemical and biological driven areas have been achieved in the past few years. In this regard, GTCbio’s 4th Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit (M3D) will be held on October 15-17, 2008 in San Diego, California.

4th Annual Meeting of the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Harvard Conference Center Boston, Massachusetts United States

This October, leading experts in oglionucleotide research come together at Harvard Medical School, for the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Oglionucleotide Therapeutic Society. Nobel Prize-winner Phillip A. Sharp delivers the keynote lecture of this 3.5-day meeting, which features presenters from various oligonucleotide-based disciplines exploring the latest developments in their fields. Don't miss this unique meeting, an exciting opportunity to foster strong synergies between different areas of oglionucleotide research.

International Fair 'Water & Sewage Infrastructure' (TIWS)

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fair, 1Zakładowa Str Kielce, Poland

Every day we observe changes taking place in the world around us. New ideas are being generated, innovative technologies are being developed, and progress is being noticed in almost all domains of life. This progress is also related to the water and sewage sector. Development in this area is necessary and possible providing that effective cooperation is ensured not only between water and sewage companies, but also between all people, firms and organizations which are capable of making their, sometimes even not significant, contribution to the growth of this industry. The cooperativeness of all those working in this sector is supposed to be enhanced by the International Fair 'Water and Sewage Infrastructure'.

We extend our invitation to exhibit products and services as well as to visit our exhibition to companies specializing in the production of equipment and facilities for water conditioning and sewage treatment; suppliers of materials as well as special and laboratory equipment; publishers of trade journals and universities.

SHIPBUILDEX CHINA 2008 - China(Zhejiang) international Shipbuilding Expo 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Taizhou International Conference & Exhibition Cent Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province China

※ In order to carry out the policy of “Industry Layout Planning of Shipbuilding Industry in Zhejiang”, strengthen learning and exchange, display the achievements of shipbuilding, promote the technology progress of shipbuilding and drive shipbuilding industry develop quickly, and according to the development status of Zhejiang’s shipbuilding and the unified arrangement of “Industry Layout Planning of Zhejiang’s shipbuilding” the SHIPBUILDEX CHINA 2008 hosted by the Taizhou City People’s Government, will be held from 15th to 17th October, 2008 in Taizhou International Conference and Exhibition Center, which will bring limitless business opportunities to the manufacturing enterprises of ships, shipping equipments, ship maintenance and ship matching products in Zhejiang and even East China.

Exhibit Profile
Ships Matching Products
★Shipyard, Dockyard and Maintenance
★Propulsion systems
★ Electronics & Electrical
★Interior fixtures & fittings
★Navigation & Communication
★Pumps, Compressors & Valves
★Services & Technologies Relate to Marine Industry, Professional Media

Facilities & Equipments for Ship Operation
★Steel Processing & Machining
★Electrical Equipment, Woodworker Machine & Other Special Equipment
★Cargo Handling and Lifting Machine
★Painting & Corrosion Protective Coatings
★Safety & Environmental Protection

Assembling, Welding & Cutting
★Welding Equipments
★Cutting Equipments
★Assembling Tools

ERBIL International Fair 2008:The 4th International Erbil Trade Fair

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 19, 2008,
Erbil International Fair Grounds, Erbil, Kurdistan Iraq

Over the past few years, northern Iraq has offered exciting investment opportunities for international reconstruction players.

The relatively stable northern region of Kurdistan, in particular, is generating attention. Efforts by the Kurdistan Development Corporation to attract top-caliber international investment to a region that has been described as the Northern Gateway to Iraq are bearing fruit.

Bench2Boardroom 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Chilford Hall Vineyard and Conference Centre, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Bench2Boardroom is now clearly established as the annual networking event for the UK’s biotech and medtech communities, centered around a showcase of sector specific services and suppliers. The event provides delegates with expert advice on products and best practise, as well as peer to peer networking. The quality of visitors is very high, with a strong showing of scientists and research directors, as well as a range of business people.

New for 2008 will be an expanded agenda of topics proposed by the biotech and medtech companies themselves, running in parallel to the expert topics hosted by the exhibitors. Please contact B2B if you wish to contribute a topic for discussion with your peers and experts – suggestions include:

- technical issues you face in the lab

- a strategic quandry that you’d like a second opinion on

- ideas for a consortium of specialists in your field for networking, troubleshooting or brainstorming

14th International Plastics Additives & Compounding Conference: Addcon World 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

The additives market is undergoing year on year growth as a result of an increase in plastics materials use, new geographical markets with special demand in the automotive, electronics, medical and packaging sectors.

Increasing materials and energy costs, technical performance requirements and regulatory pressures mean that there is increasing pressure to employ the most effective and efficient plastics additive technology.

This conference provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments while networking with additive suppliers, researchers, compounders and manufacturers from across the global plastics industry.

Interlog Medical 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Loews Nashville, Tennessee United States

Boardroom executives in medical device companies are starting to look at field service and aftermarket activity as a primary source of revenue. But are your field service operations ready to exceed expectations? As products become increasingly commoditized, are you making the most of your resources and budget to deliver the highest level of customer service?

Interlog Medical is the only conference designed specifically for you – medical equipment aftermarket executives. The 2008 program will help you overcome the challenges that come with optimizing field service logistics, employing remote monitoring technologies and transforming our service operations into profit centers.

SAIE 08: Salone Internazionale dell'Edilizia

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

Precast
Prefabrication technologies are returning to SAIE 2008 at a time when these technologies are being reappraised a modern systems capable of controlling and reducing risks relating to safety, environmental impact and costs.

Renovation
At a time of steady contraction in the new building market, it is essential to devote space to building renovation and to showcase materials, technologies, systems and solutions that facilitate the work of building contractors and designers.

Building Know-how
Expertise in innovations, materials and technologies is an increasingly important aspect of building and architecture on a par with design concepts.

The Premier North American Pharmaceutical Sales Force Effectiveness Conference (Pharma Force 2008)

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

PharmaForce 2007 attendees left with immediately implementable strategies for their top challenges:

Evolving their sales force structure beyond the frequency model
Gaining physician access through innovative sales approaches
Developing compensation plans to accurately support complex selling environments
Ensuring regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis
Retaining, motivating & developing their most profitable sales reps through training and development
Utilizing technology & multi-channel selling to improve productivity & customer experience

55th SEPAWA Congress

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Congress Center Würzburg Wurzburg, Bayern Germany

SEPAWA Congress - an event of international status

The SEPAWA Congress is held in October, and has become a key event for chemical engineering industries on the international stage.

Experts and executives from the whole of the detergent and cleaning agent sector, cosmetics manufacturers and formulators and from the perfumery branch meet to swamp information and opinions, to establish new contacts or maintain existing ones.

International experts pass on new insights and experience in numerous talks.

All 130 poster booths have been pre-booked for the 55th SEPAWA Congress 2008.
There were more than 1400 visitors to the SEPAWA Congress last year.

SAIEnegia - Exhibition of Renewable Energy and Low-Energy Technologies for Sustainable Building

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Fiera di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

* ELECTRICAL ENERGY PRODUCTION
photovoltaic, hydroelectric, wind energy
* HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
thermal solar, geothermal, biomass,
ventilation and heat recovery, integration
and combo system, system and plants with
high efficency and low energy consumption
* COGENERATION AND TRIGENERATION
* ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOW ENERGY BUILDING
* AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
* TURNKEY PLANT ENGINEERING, INSTALLATION AND SUPPLY
* FINANCIAL, BANKING AND INSURANCE SERVICES, UTILITIES
* R&S, DIAGNOSTICS, AUDIT AND ENERGY CERTIFICATION
* PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE

4th Annual AlgoTrading 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Bridgewaters New York, New York United States

There are a lot of trading conferences out there but this is the only one created by and for the buy-side with 100% content coming directly from the market. We’ve conducted hundreds of interviews to find out what issues you, the trader, are most concerned with and have come put together a program delivering answers to your most pressing questions including:

* Build vs. Buy: Which is the better choice in applying an algorithm to my desk?
* Oops! My algo did something I didn’t want it to do! What do I do now?
* What are the algorithmic applications beyond equities and how can I maximize my trades with them?
* Algos of the future: What are the next generation products for the algorithmic trading community?
* How do I successfully integrate my algotrading solution with the rest of my desk?
* ...and much more

Global Imaging Summit 2008 – Molecules to Models: Imaging in Drug Discovery and Development

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Pullman Cologne Ex Sofitel Cologne Germany

Discover the latest imaging developments in:

*Bioluminescence and fluorescence
*Imaging probes
*Multimodality imaging (MRI, CT, SPECT)
*High-content imaging
*Practical solutions to data analysis
*Imaging applications in vivo and in vitro
*Bridging in vivo and human imaging

Health Ingredients Japan 2008 & Safety and Technology Japan 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo Japan

Health Ingredients Japan has been held annually in Tokyo since 1989. It is the leading exhibition of its kind in Asia and it continues growth each year in line with the expansion of the health foods market.
Hi Japan 2007 saw a total of over 585 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions met with more than 40,000 buyers and industry professionals. Hi Japan 2008 is expected to be even larger with an estimated 600 exhibitors with 1,000 booths.Find your business opportunities in the health ingredients market in Japan through Hi Japan 2008.
Co-located alongside Hi Japan is the S-tec Japan exhibition. S-tec Japan is the only exhibition for food safety and quality control in Japan. These parallel events provide a one-stop source of information on food safety and health functions and attract buyers not only from the food industry but also from the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sector.

Middle East Rail Projects 2008

Oct 15, 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

BioJapan 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama Japan

The bioindustry is expected to become a driving force to help achieve these goals. Not only is the bioindustry closely related to health, food, energy, the environment, and other aspects directly affecting people's quality of life, but it also plays a significant role in many other industries including pharmaceutical, food, chemical, machine, and IT industries. Moreover, the intricate integration of science and technology in the industry has stimulated business activity on a global scale.

In the field of healthcare, personalized medicine and preventative care have finally begun to take form and generated new businesses such as functional foods. Furthermore, the Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit in 2008, which will most certainly focus on issues of global warming, will further accelerate utilization of biofuels and biomass plastics.

2008 T&DI Pavement Conference

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Bellevue, Washington United States

If you are on the frontline and are constantly challenged to construct and rehabilitate airport and highway pavements that are durable, smooth, quiet, efficient, cost-effective and capable of supporting projected traffic operation, while minimizing closures during construction, this is the conference for you. More and more of the airfield and highway pavement industry is challenged to find cost-effective solutions to ensure long-term quality for its finished product. Successful use of new technology is often the key solution.

As part of the Technical Session, distinguished presenters, addressing all areas of current thinking and experience, will cover New Technologies in Pavement Design, Evaluation of Pavements, New and Innovative Materials and New Construction Techniques.

Workshops include:

* Back-to-Basics, which will explore current technology in airfield pavement engineering fundamentals and pavement thickness design for airfields and roadways. This workshop is aimed at the newer pavement design professional.

* Thickness Design, which will explore how to use the latest FAA and AASHTO thickness design procedures.

AccessNets 2008 - Third International Conference on Access Networks

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States 1301

The aim of the annual International Conference on Access Networks (AccessNets 2008) is to provide a forum that brings together scientists and researchers from academia as well as managers and engineers from the industry and government organizations to meet and exchange ideas and recent work on all aspects of access networks and how they integrate with their in-home counterparts. AccessNets’08 is the third edition of this exciting event, which will be held in Las Vegas, USA, in October 2008. The conference will consist of technical sessions, workshops, and panels. The technical sessions will present original and fundamental research advances while the workshops and panels will focus on development, application, and related business issues in this hot and exciting area.

Highlights

Selected best and outstanding papers (after extension) will be recommended for consideration of publication in the following international journals:

* IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communincations: A Special Issue on Broadband Access Networks
* Inderscience International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems
* Inderscience International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems

Practical GCP Compliance Auditing of Trials & Systems

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
NH Harrington Hall, London, England, United Kingdom

This GCP auditing course is designed to provide practical training resulting in a harmonised, common audit methodology in Europe. The ICH GCP guideline implemented in the EU, Japan and the USA is being widely incorporated into guidelines world-wide. Systems audits, previously seen as "advanced auditing", have become a basic task of many audit groups and are an essential element of inspections in Europe.

The course material is regularly updated with the objective of experience sharing and a common professional approach in order to pave the way for mutual recognition and acceptance, reducing costs and stimulating efficiency, allowing faster medicinal product development to the benefit of the patients and health care.

ICCM 2008 - International Conference on Computational Mathematics

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Venice, Venice Italy

The International Conference on Computational Mathematics (ICCM 2008) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Computational Mathematics. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

Algorithm implementation
Algorithms and complexity
Algorithms and Computation for Complex Networks
Animation of geometric algorithms
Applications in molecular biology, bioinformatics, granular mechanics, computational physics, biometrics
Applied computational geometry
Approximation in High Dimensions
Automated reasoning
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational Geometry and Bioinformatics
Computational mathematics

ICCM '08 - Call for Papers

ICCG 2008 - International Conference on Computational Geometry

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Venice, Veneto Italy

The International Conference on Computational Geometry (ICCG 2008) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Computational Geometry. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

Algorithm implementation
Animation of geometric algorithms
Applications in molecular biology, bioinformatics, granular mechanics, computational physics, biometrics
Applied computational geometry
Computational Geometry and Bioinformatics
Computational methodology
Computational methods in bioinformatics
Computational methods in manufacturing
Computer graphics and image processing
Computer-aided geometry design
Constructive solid geometry
Data structures (including Voronoi Diagrams and Delaunay triangulations)
Design and analysis of geometric algorithms
Design and analysis of geometric algorithms and data structures
Discrete and combinatorial geometry and topology
Exact computations
Experimental evaluation of geometric algorithms and heuristics
Geographic information systems
Geometric computations in parallel and distributed environments
Geometric data structures for mesh generation
Geometric methods in computer graphics
Interpolation and surface reconstruction
Lower bounds on the computational complexity of geometric problems
Mesh generation
Numerical and algebraic issues arising in implementations
Numerical performance of geometric algorithms
Operations research
Path planning
Pattern recognition
Robotics

Call for Papers

Principles of Selling to the Semiconductor Industry

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
SEMI Headquarters San Jose, California United States

The semiconductor sales environment is one where the potential customers are well defined, decisions are often made by committees, the sales cycle is frequently long, and competition can be fierce. Such an environment can be an enormous challenge for those who are unaware.

This powerful three-day workshop takes you inside the sales process within the semiconductor industry. You will gain critical industry knowledge, along with the skills necessary to execute sales to semiconductor companies in a highly successful manner. Experienced industry instructors, each with a successful record of sales to the semiconductor industry, present a step-by-step program of valuable tools you can immediately use in the field. Filled with realistic case studies, exercises and "real world" examples, the workshop puts the sales function into manageable perspective.

FutureCoat! 2008

Oct 15, 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.

Delegating to Enhance Job Performance

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

If you are like most managers and supervisors, you can't do everything that needs to be done yourself. Delegation-transferring authority and responsibility to others-gives you more time to devote to critical job responsibilities while giving your employees a sense of empowerment and allowing them to grow and develop. Plus, managing versus doing makes you and your employees more effective.

This course focuses on three major steps of delegation: assessing the work to be delegated, implementing the delegation process, and following through on delegated tasks.

Storage Expo London

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Olympia, London, England, United Kingdom

Storage Expo, the UK’s only dedicated data storage event provides visitors with the opportunity to compare the most comprehensive range of data storage solutions from all the leading suppliers. The show addresses today’s key data storage issues within an unrivalled education programme. Visiting Storage Expo will help you find the definitive answers to your growing data storage needs.

Strategic Planning and Measurement

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Strategy involves looking up from day-to-day business to look at the future. To make a strategy work, an organization needs managers at all levels who understand the planning process, know what it means to think and act strategically, and can implement the process in their own work units - aligning the work and the workers with the strategic goal. Gain the necessary skills to examine your external environment and driving forces in the near and longer term, and understand how they affect your core business strategy, operational and financial goals, and people-centered processes. Explore measurement systems that provide feedback on internal business processes as well as external outcomes in order to continuously improve strategic performance and results.

15th Working Conference on Reverse Engineering (WCRE 2008)

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
Antwerp Belgium

The Working Conference on Reverse Engineering (WCRE) is the premier research conference on the theory and practice of recovering information from existing software and systems. WCRE explores innovative methods of extracting the many kinds of information that can be recovered from software, software engineering documents, and systems artifacts, and examines innovative ways of using this information in system renovation and program understanding.

The Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Ramada Orland Celebration Hotel and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida United States

The Gala Awards Ceremony & Dinner will be held on October 15th 2008 at the Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida in conjunction with WCBF’s 3rd Annual Global Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit, October 14-17 2008 which is positioned to be the largest gathering for those who are passionate about achieving process and business excellence.

The 2008 Global Six Sigma and Business Improvement Awards Categories
Organizational Categories

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Financial Services

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Manufacturing

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Chemicals and Pharmaceutical

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in IT, Software and Telecoms

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Healthcare

Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Transactional Services

Other Award Categories
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Construction and Building Materials Quality Conference

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Datamatix Group is pleased to announce the Construction & Building Materials Quality Conference, which is dedicated to the booming GCC construction and building materials industries for their role in putting the region on the world’s architectural map.

Today the region is undergoing a rapid transformation and is one of world’s fastest developing areas in terms of construction and development. But along this phenomenal growth come challenges and issues related to the complexities of the industry and the specific requirements of the region. But while the industry has focused heavily on marketing and the numerous business opportunities that exist, it has neglected somewhat the development of the integral components that are essential to building a sustainable and better community for future generations.

The aim of this Conference is to bring together industry leaders to discuss the challenges they face and come up with solutions that will ensure the continued success of the industry and development of the region.

4th Annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership 2008, Malaysia

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Many CEOs have to ask difficult questions about their organizations.

• Do we have a good understanding of emerging technologies that can affect the organization's business model?

• Are we adequately monitoring economic risks that can negatively impact the organization?

• Do we know why some prospects are not becoming customers?

• Do we have a plan to develop Top Performers in the organization?

• Does our organization have a manageable geographic expansion plan?

• Do we know who our emerging competition will be?

If these are the same concerns that you have about your organization, then join us at the 4th Annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership 2008 executive congress, which brings together some of the region's most influential thought leaders to share their latest profitable and sustainable growth strategies.

Photonex 2008

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Stoneleigh Exhibition Halls Coventry, England, United Kingdom

The most important opportunity in 2008 to meet UK buyers. Its diverse subject matter makes it unique in the UK. PHOTONEX is where serious buyers visit to compare, contrast and source products and services – and solve problems.

Exhibiting is vital if you wish to meet new customers and establish distribution channels and business partners.

PHOTONEX comprises 135 exhibitors, 500 represented companies offering products in 350 product categories. It also includes an extensive seminar programme.

Contractual & Legal Issues in PPP/PFI Projects

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Crowne Plaza St. James, London, England, United Kingdom SW1E 6AF

Learn how to create the ideal conditions for contract management at our 2008 Contractual and Legal Issues in PPP/PFI Projects conference this October. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from influential experts and decision makers through a combination of presentations, case studies and panel discussions.

In addition Grant Thornton will be hosting a pre-conference workshop - Avoiding, Minimising and Resolving Disputes on PPP/PFI Projects – which is designed to help you identify and resolve likely issues surrounding disputes and claims.

Learn from key industry experts, including:

James Robertson, Chief Economist and Director PFI value for Money Studies, National Audit Office
Mark Courtneidge, Director, Aon Private Finance
Chris Trowell, PFI Project Manager, West Wiltshire County Council
Velia M. Leone, Advisor to the European Commission & Managing Partner, Leone & Associati, Italy
Andre Schoder, Manager, Ernst & Young Real Estate, Germany
Philippe Genoux, Ingénieur général de l'armement, Délégation Générale pour l’Armement (Ministry of Defence), France
David Henderson, Partner, MacRoberts
Clive Bird, Director, Bespoke Housing Solutions
Kirstie Garrison, Director, Deloitte
Simon McCann, Partner, Morgan Cole
Santiago Klein, Director, Currie & Brown
Lynn Pentland, Associate, Dundas & Wilson

The SATCON Conference & Expo

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Jacod K Javits Convention Center New York United States

SATCON, manage your communications infrastructure including video, data, voice and Internet using hybrid networks including satellite, fiber, mobile and wireless.

Business demand is driving technology innovation at blinding speeds. Enterprise firms, media companies and government organizations need fatter pipes, faster speeds, more reliable and secure networks, broadband capacity, remote communications, contingency systems, mobile communications and much more. And they’re getting it all, while spending less.

2nd Annual People Challenge in Oil & Gas

Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

The success of our first People Challenge conference last year has shown the vital importance of the talent question in the Oil & Gas industry. Everyone in the industry asks the same question: what needs to be done to solve the talent shortage and lack of skilled and qualified technicians and engineers with the right experience level?

This year we plan another gathering with the decision makers and thought-leaders in the industry to discuss these crucial recruitment and talent management questions and propose solutions to the big talent question. We also to move into the discussion of new and emerging trends HR professionals deal with.

Through case studies and interactive panel discussions at our 2nd Annual People Challenge conference you will hear about HR strategies to fill the talent gap with a focus on long-term solutions.