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Conventions: Oct 21, 2008

International Trade Faiw with Special Show glass technology live

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

There is good reason why glasstec can be called the "window to the world of glass." glasstec 2008 will again enable world-wide industry professionals to come together in one place and find everything that might interest them: from glass production technology, glass processing and finishing, to glass production, glazing, window and door making, and architecture.

Orgatec 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Cologne Exhibition Center, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Furnishing - lighting - floors and acoustics: you'll find it all at the world's largest trade fair for office and office facilities.

Orgatec as a show comprehensively presenting trends and developments for the working world in the office or public facility sector designed for both people and business provides the professional trade show for the business sector. The entire international range of products will be presented.

Euro Blech

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Hannover Fairgrounds, Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany

EuroBLECH is the international showcase for the technological expertise of the sheet metal industry. The complete technology chain for forming and processing will be on display, ranging from materials, finished products, components and assemblies to tools and dies.

Profile for exhibit include Sheet metal, metal film & heavy plate, Handling, Separation & Forming technology, Flexible sheet metal working technology, Tube/section working, Machine elements, Joining and fastening technology, Surface technology for sheet metal/plate, Tool technology for sheet metal/plate working, Process control and quality assurance, Data processing, Factory and warehouse equipment, Safety at work/environment protection, Research and development.

Euro Blech 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Exhibition Center, Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany

In the face of global competition, cost pressures and the rapid adaptation of manufacturing processes to variations in product type and changes in production volumes demand maximum flexibility. EuroBLECH 2008, the global meeting point for the entire sheet metal working industry, provides the technologies, tools and systems needed for responding to the market with flexible and customized solutions.

Over the past forty years, the EuroBLECH exhibition has grown continuously. Today, it is the world’s number 1 sheet metal working exhibition. For leading suppliers of sheet metal machinery, tools and systems, manufacturers of sheet metal parts and finished products, as well as over 64,000 trade visitors from all over the world, it is the ultimate international industry event.

13th International Conference on Low Frequency Noise and Vibration and its Control (Low Frequency 2008)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Shiba Park Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

The conference will cover all topics relating to low frequency noise and vibration, their effects and control. These include:

* Sources of infrasound, low frequency noise and vibration
* Detection measurement and analysis including wind turbine noise
* Propagation of infrasound and low frequency noise in the atmosphere and in buildings
* Propagation of vibration in the ground and in structures
* Perception of low frequency noise and vibration by man and animals
* Effects on man and animals
* Hand-arm vibration, whole-body vibration, vibroacoustic disease (VAD)
* Interaction of low frequency noise and vibration
* Vibrations caused by noise
... and more!

Middle East Fashion Conference

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

It is a pleasure to announce the Middle East Fashion Conference to be held on October 2008 at Dubai UAE. This Conference creates a unique opportunity for you to raise your company’s profile within the fashion marketplace.

In recent years the fashion business has undergone a dramatic transformation. This conference hosted by Mondial Conferences brings together scholars, as well as industry practitioners, local and international designers, to debate and discuss the latest thinking in fashion, identity and consumption. It offers an opportunity to discuss the ways fashion is now an important part of the regional business and economy as well as current issues and shortages within the area. The conference will be the first opportunity in the Middle East for those interested in fashion to discuss and critique its current place and its future. Among the many issues the conference takes up for discussion, special focus is provided to update regional fashion entrepreneurs and designers of the latest trends and developments in the market. The conference theme is particularly relevant for both established and emerging brands in the region. Some of the issues that will be discussed include: what are the success strategies for a Middle East fashion entrepreneur? How will the entry of gray brands affect your bottom line and your ability to remain competitive? How an influx of new brands will influence your ability to do business, and more…

3rd International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Rome, Lazio Italy

The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (www.iaass.org), legally established in the Netherlands, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to furthering international cooperation and scientific advancement in the field of space systems safety. IAASS is a member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). The association exists to help shape and advance an international culture of space safety (technical, organisational and socio-political) which would contribute to make space missions, vehicles, stations, extraterrestrial habitats, equipment and payload safer for the general public, ground personnel crews and flight participants. The association will also pursue a culture of safeguard of valuable on-orbit assets.

The third IAASS Conference “Building, Together, a Safer Space” is an invitation to reflect and exchange information on a number of topics in space safety of national and international interest. The once exclusive “club” of nations with autonomous sub-orbital and orbital space access capabilities is becoming crowded with fresh and ambitious new entrants. Commercial spaceports are being planned and built, while some of the old ones are changing hands from military to private and commercial management.

Travel Events and Management in Sports Conference and Expo (TEAMS 2008)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Pittsburgh United States

* Exciting conference program with leading experts who share the latest inside information
* Informative trade show with more than 300 sports-event suppliers and destinations that provides new contacts and ideas
* Personal appointment sessions that allow quality time with event organizers and industry leaders
* Networking sessions and social functions that help build valuable relationships for today and tomorrow

If you're involved with—or want to be involved with—the sport-event industry, TEAMS 2008 is the one conference and expo you must attend!

Private Equity World Africa 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
The Forum/The Campus, Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Private Equity World Africa 2008 is the premier private equity and venture capital conference in South Africa, bringing the biggest and brightest international and local minds in venture capital and buyouts. It is also a meeting place for investors to gain private equity knowledge as well as learn from peers. It is an interactive event with exciting “chat-show” style panels, in-depth informative case studies, and a variety of technical and strategic sessions, covering all the hot topics on private equity in Africa.

Futuropolis 2058: An A*STAR - Fulbright Academy Conference

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Fusionopolis@One-North Singapore

“Futuropolis 2058: Creating Sustainable Urban Environments through Innovation” is a two day conference initiated by Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology. It aims to bring together the world’s most respected technical experts and visionaries to shape the thinking and practice of urban leaders. The conference will function as a catalyst to influence how the urban environments of the future are studied, planned and managed through areas such as urban infrastructure, city management, housing, sustainable energy, social networking technologies and transportation systems.

The program will include panel discussions, poster sessions, workshops and presentations on technologies, trends and emerging scientific research that could support sustainable metropolises of the future.

Nigeria Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

The Government of Nigeria is taking initiatives to open up infrastructure development in partnership with the private sector in order to boost growth and development.

Investment in the sector has gained momentum in the last few years and is experiencing an impressive growth across various segments. However, the current investment is only a fraction of the tremendous potential for infrastructure development existing in Nigeria.

Gartner Data Center Summit 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
RAI Convention Center, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

It's no mystery why data center professionals keep coming back to Gartner's Annual Data Center Conference. The Summit provides real-world perspectives and strategies to transform their data centers.

A packed, three-day agenda covers servers, IT operations, storage, data center facilities, and - a must in today's world - business continuity and disaster recovery. Our experts also present a comprehensive look at best practices from throughout the data center field.

You'll learn all about servers and storage, including consolidation, workload management, procurement, and major platforms. Gartner analysts will explain how you can increase agility and service quality while reducing costs. Other sessions will focus on the benefits of using new virtualization technologies, how to achieve the greatest return on your investment in those technologies, and obstacles to avoid when creating a virtual center.

Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data in Drug Trials

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

This 2-day course will include discussion on the role and function of clinical laboratories and their ability to meet the needs of phase 3 clinical trials. There will be a review of how adverse events may manifest and the ways in which they are monitored. Discussion will also take place as to when these results should be considered a cause for concern and, in relation to patient safety, which laboratory values should be monitored. The haemopoietic system, normal renal and hepatic structures and functions will be described including endocrine parameters related to drug studies. Delegates will debate how the interpretation of data is assessed in relation to clinical trial monitoring.

Discussion, workshops and case studies are inherent throughout this course and delegates are encouraged to question and actively participate in these sessions.

Automotive Logistics Eastern Europe

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Bucharest, Bucuresti Romania

Automotive Logistics is scheduling dates and venues for next year and we will make a decision soon, after carefully evaluating feedback from this year's conference.

Delegates gathered in Portoroz, Slovenia, near the Port of Koper for the 2007 Automotive Logistics Central Europe Conference to discuss the logistics challenges facing growth and expansion from the Czech Republic to Romania, Russia, and even Central Asia. Arthur Maher from JD Power & Associates gave figures that show substantial growth in the region both for new car sales and production. Sales have doubled in a decade to close to four million, even while car saturation remains low. Production will increase to 5.5 million units this year, and is expected to reach eight million by 2014. Meanwhile, some of this growth has come at the expense of traditional production regions like France and the UK.

IFAI Expo 08 Trade Show and Symposiums: Intdustrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, North Carolina United States

IFAI Expo 2008 delivers what you value most in a trade show.

* Thousands of inspiring and emerging products and fabrics on display

* Enormous buying opportunities with more than 450 exhibitors

* An effective marketing venue that will help your business succeed

* Heighten your awareness of emerging textile product developments

* Make year-long business and networking contacts

Directors' Duties

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 21, 2008,
ETC Venues, London, England, United Kingdom

The recent overhaul of company law means directors now face more stringent and codified levels of accountability, to shareholders, and also to a wider group of stakeholders. The need for directors to understand their duties has increased because the landscape has altered.

By attending this course you will develop a deeper understanding of the core duties and responsibilities of being a director, arising from key legislative changes, particularly the Companies Act 2006. You will then move on to discover how to use this knowledge to develop governance processes which both protect assets and create value in delivering the companys' strategy.

The 2nd International Plastics & Rubber Technology & Materials Exhibition for Vietnam

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The second edition of the exhibition to be held from 21 to 23 October 2008 could not be more timely. Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organisation combined with its membership of ASEAN, comprising a market of 560 million people, mean Vietnam has full exposure to the opportunities offered by both global markets and those of its Southeast Asian neighbors.

Exhibit Profile:

Machinery and Equipment for the Plastic & Rubber Industries:

Auxiliary/Ancillary equipment * Extruders & extrusion Lines * Injection & blow moulding * Finishing, decorating, printing & marking * welding * Foam, reactive or reinforce resins * ...

Products of Plastic & Rubber

* Semi-finished products & technical parts

Raw materials processors

* Additives * Adhesive & glues * Coating compounds * fillers * foam & intermediates * Paint resins * reinforcing fibres & materials * rubber * synthetic fibres. .

Services

*CAD/CAM/CAE software * Consultation * Contract Manufacturing/Assembly services * Material formulating/Compounding . . .

The First International Conference on Food Industries and Biotechnology

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Al-basel Auditorium, Al-Baath University, Homs Syria

Conference Objectives

*To permit and provide an open forum among national and international industry people , scientific committee ,specialists and experts in food industry.
*To Develop the scientific cooperation among universities and scientific research centers engaged in food industry and biotechnology.

Conference Topics

· Technology of Food Industries.
· Nutrition and human health.
· Preservation and quality control of food.
· Biotechnology and genetic engineering in food industries.
· Waste management of food Industries.

ION Channels as Therapeutic Targets

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
World Trade Center, Boston, Massachusetts United States

Novel Ion Channels have been identified and are being aggressively targeted for the treatment of a growing numbers of diseases including cancer, immune disease, cardiovascular, CNS disorders and beyond. Given the clinical importance of this target family it is comes as no surprise that the Pharmaceutical Industry continues to expand research programs aimed at developing therapeutics against a wide array of the more lucrative channel targets.

This conference will showcase the work being done in each of the major Pharma companies across multiple therapeutic areas in the form of case studies, poster sessions and discussion groups. Expert panels will be assembled to highlight and analyze progress with novel assay and screening technologies including novel cell lines being employed. Ion channels and cardiac safety screening will be featured along with a closer look at some of the more aggressively pursued targets including TRP, P2X, CRAC and more. A closer look at some of the steps being taken to overcome issues of specificity and selectivity of inhibitors as well as short comings in translational models (in vitro to animal to man) and in general the challenges being faced in reaching the clinic. Several of the well known and some less well known vendors will present their technology in the exhibition hall and through lunchtime workshops. Recent advances on the academic front will be presented through poster presentations.

This conference will give you the opportunity to meet and question many of the leading experts in channel therapeutic discovery in this country – a chance to see their progress, share in their challenges and better understand how to apply their knowledge to your own projects. The conference will kick off with an optional half day course on the Ion Channel Biology taught by academic and industry researchers. This will be a nice compliment to the conference itself.

Kinase Inhibitors

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
World Trade Center, Boston, Massachusetts United States

Developing kinase inhibitors as novel therapeutics has become quite attractive to the pharmaceutical industry. Moving from the discovery into the clinic requires to tackle a new set of challenges. Questions such as efficacy and safety and planning, selectivity and the mechanism of action need to be addressed early on in order to stay profitable in this highly competitive field.

This conference brings together the top players, experts and decision makers to inform about latest developments, opportunities and challenges and to brainstorm and discuss in an interactive environment the most pressing topics related to the task of moving kinase inhibitor based drugs into clinical studies and beyond.

Topics to be Discussed:

* efficacy
* safety evaluation
* selectivity
* pharmacokinetics
* mechanism of action
* challenges of clinical trial set-ups
* case studies of compounds in clinical trials – success and failureallosteric inhibitors
* arising mutations
* resistance
* combination therapies
* issues and recommendations for approvals of kinase inhibitors
* new therapeutic scopes - beyond oncology

RNAi for Screening

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
World Trade Center, Boston, Massachusetts United States

RNA interference (RNAi) is now routinely used as a screening tool for identifying and validating potential drug targets, exploring cellular pathways, and for whole-genome studies. The screens using both small interfering RNA (siRNA) and short hairpin (shRNA) have become fairly robust and sensitive and can be performed in a reliable and high-throughput fashion. However, are they being done in a manner that’s most efficient and effective in getting results? Can there be further improvements made to assay design and protocols to minimize off-target effects?

CHI’s sixth annual meeting on RNAi for Screening will be held October 21-22, 2008 at the World Trade Center in Boston. This day and half event will bring together experts who can delve into the details of RNAi screening. The conference will feature presentations, posters, interactive panel discussions and technology workshops, all aimed to provide scientists and executives in academia, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies with the latest on RNAi screening technologies and their applications. This meeting will be followed by a day and half event focusing on RNAi for Therapeutics.

Ice-Cream China 2008: The 11th China International Ice Cream Industry Exhibition

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
China International Exhibition Center, Hexi District,, Tianjin (munic.) China

ICECREAM CHINA is well known by both manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and raw materials in frozen food industy and it is the most important event for them. In 2007, with the total area of 20,000 sq.m, ICECREAM CHINA 2007 attracted 312 well-known companies and more than 27,762 visitors worldwide.

ICECREAM CHINA 2008 will open 700 standard booths and invite 30,000 companies , associations , chambers of commerce etc worldwide of frozen food industry to attend our fair .During the fair , we will organize all kinds of technology seminars and some more forum for the market focuses.

FX Week Asia 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 21, 2008,
Singapore

Following 3 years of enormous success in Asia, FX Week is proud to present its fourth annual Asian congress highlighting the latest trends and hottest topics in the FX community!

This one-day insightful and comprehensive conference will enable delegates to walk away rejuvenated with competitive intelligence and new business opportunities via our interactive panel discussions, presentations, and engagements with leading FX practitioners over numerous networking breaks.

Regional topics to be covered in this conference include:

&bull Outlook for future market conditions and their implications to the FX landscape in Asia
&bull A showcase of new trading strategies to combat recent market turmoil

&bull New trends in FX risk hedging by corporate treasurers: are banks capable of meeting the demand?

&bull Realizing opportunities amidst regulatory developments in emerging markets: India, Thailand & Indonesia

&bull Cutting-edge technological advancements in E-FX and algorithmic trading

&bull QDII and through train in China: assessing theimpact to Asia’s FX markets

Buy-side professionals attend for FREE! Register your place today!

The 11th China International Ice Cream Industry Exhibition (ICECREAM CHINA 2008)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
China International Exhibition Center, 32 Youyi Rd, Hexi District,, Tianjin (munic.) China

ICECREAM CHINA has been selected as one of "TOP 20" of Chinese Food Exhibition.

ICECREAM CHINA-the most professional icecream exhibition in China ,even in Asia ,and it is the best choice for frozen food industry.

ICECREAM CHINA has been held on a yearly basis for ten years successfully.As this great event gained quite lots of No. 1 title, it has been regarded as "miracle”in the food and exhibition industry . ICECREAM CHINA is well known by both manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and raw materials in frozen food industy and it is the most important event for them. In 2007, The 10th China International Ice Cream Industry Exhibition was greatly supported by Related ice cream Associations and Chambers. With the total area of 20,000 sq.m, ICECREAM CHINA 2007 attracted 312 well-known companies and more than 27,762 visitors worldwide.

Our great event-ICECREAM CHINA is gradually expanding with the development of frozen food industry in China. Experts predict that Chinese frozen food industry in the world is just at the beginning. Currently ,America is the world's largest consume country and the average consumption is 40 kg for one person, 11 kg in Japan, but there is only 0.9 kg in China. However, frozen food has been keeping the rate of rise about 10% in the recent years.What is more , the rapid development of frozen food industry has attracted lots of foreign and domestic investors. The above shows there will be huge ice cream market in China and bring more new vitality for ICECREAM CHINA 2008.

ICECREAM CHINA 2008 will open 700 standard booths and invite 30,000 companies , associations , chambers of commerce etc worldwide of frozen food industry to attend our fair. During the fair , we will held all kinds of technology seminars and some more forum for the market focuses.

Both ice cream exhibitors and professional visitors, you are sincerely invited to attend ICECREAM CHINA 2008!

8th Asia Surfactants Personal & Homecare Markets

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong Beijing (munic.) China

Highlights:
• Rising feedstock cost on surfactant industry
• Global Oleochemical market outlook
• Sugar-derived (APG), MES, AE, LAB growth potential in Asia
• Update on REACH and impact on export to Europe
• Personal and home care development trends
• Impact of changing retail and advertising trends
• Development and growth potential of specialty ingredients
• Prospect of biotechnology in surfactants

Xenotest® Workshop

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 21, 2008,
Linsengericht, Hessen Germany

This hands-on training course is designed for instrument operators, quality assurance and control personnel, laboratory technicians and anyone who is responsible for equipment operation, calibration and maintenance. During this two-day hands-on workshop, we'll guide you through the fundamentals of operation, calibration and maintenance using operational Xenotest® instruments. Whether you are a new or experienced operator, this course will give you the skills to keep your test equipment operating longer and in specification. Our unique approach to combine hands-on training with theory is closely linked to real life as it is completed through valuable information concerning standards and the opportunity to deal with FAQ`s.

Qman: Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

The Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition is the State’s leading exhibition for this key sector. Queensland has a dynamic, broadly based economy that outperformed the rest of Australia over most of the 1990’s. The manufacturing industry is a dominant contributor to the Queensland economy, both directly and indirectly and the Queensland manufacturing industry has grown more rapidly than the rest of Australia over the last ten years

Products and Services

Logistics and materials handling, electronics and electrics, industrial automation and robotics, instrumentation, process and control, pneumatics and hydraulics, machine tools and metalworking, computers in manufacturing, welding, safety.

The 23rd Trade Expo Indonesia

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran Jakarta, Indonesia

The 23rd Trade Expo Indonesia 2008, Trade Expo Indonesia 2008, is set to open on 21-25 October 2008. Like in the previous shows, Trade Expo Indonesia 2008 will showcase all Indonesian export products ranging from industrial, mining, agricultural to Craft sectors.

China Satellite Conference and Exhibition 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing, China

The continuous success of China Satellite Conference for the past 9 years has been well-recognized as the most important satellite applications event in China, by the local and international professionals, experts and companies. It is also highly regarded as the only ideal annual meeting place for networking with new prospective customers and business associates, exchanging global and local information as well as sharing of new ideas about the industry.

15th International Trade Fair for Pharmaceuticals and Related Products

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
Sports Complex Olympiisky, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Anteka is the leading international trade fair for pharmaceuticals and related products in Russia. Its first edition took place in 1993 with approximately 100 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors. Since then Anteka has been Russia's leading platform for the pharmaceutical industry. Anteka Moscow 2007 welcomed 450 exhibitors and 22,300 visitors.

Trade visitors represent all management levels of pharmaceutical companies, medical engineers and cosmetic specialists, doctors, pharmacists, hospital staff and management as well as the general public.

Beijing 2008 Luxury Summit

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing, Beijing China 100006

As one of china's most prestigious luxury event, this conference focuses on:

• The booming Chinese Market opportunities& challenges
• Strategy in China
• Originality-the magic formula
• Inspecting into China: how do Chinese interpret LUXURY
Branding and brand management-part of the battle for all the time

• Co-branding-a new trend of this world
• Financing& Investment
• Counterfeiting & brand protecting
• Crisis management

VIII Brazilian Symposium on Human Factors in Computing Systems (IHC 2008)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
Prefeitura de Porto Alegre Porto Alegre, Brazil

The Brazilian Symposium of Human Factors on Computer Systems (IHC) is the main forum of the Brazilian Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) community. This symposium brings together researchers, industry professionals, educators and students of various HCI-related disciplines, such as Computer Science, Psychology, Ergonomics and Graphic Design, among others.

We celebrate in 2008 the 10th anniversary of HCI events in Brazil. This has been a time for great progress: an entire generation of researchers has been produced spreading HCI knowledge countrywide. Usability and accessibility subjects have been integrated into governmental technological policies; industry is now fully aware of the importance of user-centered design practices. The event itself has solidified and expanded, giving birth to the Latin-American Conference in Human-Computer Interaction (CLIHC). Brazilian research has been acknowledged internationally and one of the major international conferences, the IFIP TC13 INTERACT has been hosted in Brazil in 2007.

NetGames 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts United States

The NetGames workshop brings together researchers and developers from academia and industry to present new research in understanding current networked games and in enabling the next generation of networked games. Submissions are sought in any area related to networked games.

Illumination Modeling: Simulation and Perception of Lit and Unlit Objects (IM)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
Clarion Riverside Hotel Rochester, New York United States

There are an increasing number of applications that require a good understanding of ambient lighting and illumination of objects or scenes to create a desired effect or appearance. Applications such as 3-D virtual environment visualization, architectural lighting, computer animation and automotive lighting are some of the areas that deal with the effect of ambient lighting and a lit model’s appearance. Complimentary to understanding such effects is the need for sources and optical designs to create the desired illumination while understanding human perceptual characteristics.

This topical meeting aims at bringing together communities such as lighting, computer graphics, color technologists, optical designers, light sources and virtual reality towards the common goal of design, production and understanding of ambient lighting and a lit model’s appearance. We would like to encourage submissions in the following areas:

* Simulation of ambient lighting and rendering of lit scenes and objects. Applications in virtual reality and animation.
* Human factors in lighting and lighting perception.
* Aesthetic design for buildings.
* Light sources for architectural and vehicular lighting.
* Optical design for lighting applications and non-imaging optics.
* Material properties of paints and other optical surfaces and volumes. BSDF modeling, measurement and application.
* Color in lighting applications.

Optical Fabrication and Testing (OFT)

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
Clarion Riverside Hotel Rochester, New York United States

Optical Fabrication and Testing will bring together experts working in this field to discuss recent advances and to identify future trends. The meeting will cover all aspects of optics fabrication and testing ranging from micro-optics to large optics, and from high-value one-of-a-kind optics to mass-produced optics. The meeting will emphasize new ideas and concepts in fabrication and testing of micro-optics, the fabrication and testing of aspheric optics for optics materials and finishing science. Submission of papers on applied OF&T research and reports on process lessons learned from experiences in production and testing is strongly encouraged.

Expo Comm China 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 25, 2008,
New China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

EXPO COMM CHINA 2008 will be held at the New China International Exhibition Center from October 21-25, 2008. EXPO COMM CHINA is the sole national level international information and communications exhibition ever held in China for more than 20 years.
The displaying contents of the show include: public information and communications service, network service, exchange and transmission technology and equipment, terminal equipment, computer hardware equipment and software products, network technology and related products and communications accessories, etc. Such advanced technology and equipment in the communications area like 4G and 3G mobile communications, satellite communications, network multimedia, WAP applications, IP network, UDWDM, WLAN, NGN, data integration, MSTP, testing and FTTH, will be displayed in the exhibition.
We are looking forward to your participation of our EXPO COMM CHINA 2008 held from October 21-25, 2008 in Beijing.

ICC Rules for Trade - ICC Tools for Trade

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 21, 2008,
ICC International Headquarters, 38 Cours Albert 1er Paris, Ile de France France 75008

The ICC Rules for Trade workshop comprises focused presentations on best practices in structuring trade finance products to support trade to and from emerging markets. The correct application of ICC Rules as an integral part of such trade finance products and operations will provide a practical value-added dimension for participants. Other highligts:

• Co-organized by ICC and the IFC.

• Focused presentations on best practice in structuring trade finance products to support trade to and from emerging markets.

• The correct application of ICC Rules as an integral part of such trade finance products and operations.

• Sessions delivered by trade finance professionals who have significant experience in trade finance operations in emerging and developing markets.

• Topics to be discussed during the workshop include: reaction to the implementation of UCP 600, typical trade finance structures used in emerging markets, workings of IFC Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) and Islamic finance alternatives for trade.

• Another feature of this workshop is a special session for queries and cases submitted in advance by participants.

This workshop will be delivered by trade finance professionals who have significant experience in trade finance operations in emerging and developing markets.

Medical Fair Brno Central Europe

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
Brno Exhibition Centre, Brno, Czech Republic

• Third largest fair on European continent of a high standard of quality guaranteed by its association with the MEDICA Group chain – the trade fair company Messe Düsseldorf. The fairs are staged under a joint logo on four world continents – in Europe, Asia, America and Australia.
• One of the most important specialist fairs of medical technology, equipment of hospitals, healthcare centers and subsequent rehabilitation incl. prosthetics in the area of EU new and member countries
• The REHAPROTEX segment it presented a broad assortment of compensation, prosthetic, orthopedic and rehabilitation equipment and is unrivalled in the Central-European area.

Biometrics Exhibition and Conference 2008

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008,
Westminster London, England United Kingdom

This comprehensive 3-day programme will feature 12 conference tracks with both plenary and parallel sessions, 2 round table sessions, more than 50 international speakers and 4 keynote presentations.

Topics to be addressed include:

* Help! My biometric has been stolen…
* CTO Round Table: Tomorrow’s technologies
* Streamlining business with biometrics
* Biometric identity documents
* Consumer-facing biometrics
* Bleeding-edge technology and testing
* Biometrics on the move
* Standards and security
* Developing effective biometric borders
* Come fly with me - Biometrics in aviation
* Biometrics in Europe

The ICS Annual Conference: Excellence in Customer Service

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Radisson Edwardian, Heathrow, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

For many organisations customer service is failing to keep pace with growing customer expectations. Only organisations that introduce an exceptional level of customer service are set to achieve greater customer loyalty and higher margins.

With first-class educational content featuring valuable case-studies across private, public and third sectors as well as renowned industry speakers, this year’s innovative 2-day ICS Annual Conference and Exhibition, Excellence in Customer Service will deliver a programme designed to provoke new ideas in the delivery of outstanding customer service

Conference highlights include:

• 20 expert speakers including: Roger Martin Fagg, senior lecturer, Henley Management College; Michelle Hey, head of customer experience development, first direct; Adam Rider, director new customer relationships, EDF Energy; Kriss Akabusi MBE, managing director, The Akabusi Company
• a choice of 9 interactive breakout sessions over both days
• a showcase exhibition featuring leading companies such as Charter UK, Fizzback, KANA, PhoneCoach.com, Respond UK and Royal National Institute for the Blind to name but a few
• opportunities to discuss ideas and share experiences with managers from private, public and voluntary sector organisations
• unparalleled networking opportunities including a gala dinner with evening entertainment
• 10% discount on a wide range of the latest customer service titles

Information Communications Technology for E&P

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
The Café Royal London, England, United Kingdom

IQPC's Information Communication Technology for Exploration and Production will explore the most cutting-edge technological approaches being developed to expedite decision making from remote locations and production facilities. Attend to optimise price and reliability for bandwidth applications including:

* Satellite-based solutions
* Wireless
* Terrestrial and undersea fibre
* Hybrid voice, data and video

Meeting Business Demand: Information Communications Technology for E&P

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Cafe Royal London,, England, United Kingdom

Communications devices to make swift engineering decisions in challenging environments are improving rapidly. Energy IQ's ICT for E&P conference will unite 16 experts from international operators to deliver practical examples of how to save cash by selecting and implementing the most effective ICT solutions.

Attend to understand how leading operators have facilitated better information sharing by improving their ICT hardware and software. Attend and learn how to:

* Implement the latest pure-play and hybridised technologies to provide essential connectivity in challenging climatic and geographic environments
* Ensure user uptake and avoid complaints by specifying user-friendly technology
* Develop global communications links by working with network suppliers to prepare and enhance your network performance in new regions
* Integrate new solutions onto existing IT business infrastructure with interfaces to minimise disruption and improve service levels
* Introduce industry standards for data integration, including PRODML and WITSML to improve data integrity and accessibility

Electronic Trading Forum

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Mariott Hotel Janos u. 4. Budapest, Budapest (munic.) Hungary 1052

The first event of its kind bringing together Western European leaders and their peers from CEE and Middle East. Its aim is to create a strategic discussion between buy and sell side in order to fuel the creation of partnerships.

Key Topics:

* Exploring the potential in emerging markets
* Accessing liquidity in a post-MiFID landscape
* Benchmarking trading on exchanges vs. MTFs
* Discovering cost cutting opportunities in clearing and settlement
* Gaining insight how Exchange Traded Funds boost your revenue

Subsurface Sediment Remobilization and Fluid Flow in Sedimentary Basins

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
The Geological Society (Burlington House) London, England, United Kingdom

The remobilization and injection of mud and sand is both a response to and a control on fluid flow in sedimentary basins. Understanding fluid flow is the key to efficient and safe hydrocarbon exploration and to understanding the evolution of sedimentary basins. Sediment remobilisation and injection has implications for hydrocarbon exploration and production by impacting source, migration, reservoir, trap and seal aspects of the hydrocarbon system and poses potential drilling hazards. Currently, there is a poor understanding of sand and mud remobilization processes and associated focused fluid flow systems and perhaps an even worse understanding of the diagenetic impact of focused fluid flow and vice versa. This conference aims to bring together scientists from a variety of disciplines (geologists, geophysicists, geochemists) from both academic and industrial communities to present and discuss the state-of-the-art understanding of subsurface sediment remobilization and fluid flow in sedimentary basins.

Strategic Corporate Responsibility

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
The Ritz-Carlton - Kuala Lumpur 168 Jalan Imbi Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 55100

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is now being recognised as one of the best ways to enhance a company's position and corporate value in the local and world economy. This is evident with an increase of Socially Responsible Investments from abroad that is also serving as a catalyst for many companies to increase their CSR initiatives.

What this conference OFFERS:

• Capitalise on CSR for Corporate Branding & Positioning
• Embracing necessary elements of Risk management for Global companies
• Fuelling Internal Engagement
• Practical approach to best practices from local & regional case studies
• International case studies for an outlook into the future of CSR
• Showcase of proven Measurement & Benchmarking strategies to optimise and sustain your CSR initiatives
• Panel Discussion on issues and effective CSR endeavors
• Network with high profile delegates and speakers

Maximizing the Impact of Agricultural Research in Africa: A Workshop on Research Communication

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Agricultural development in Africa is regaining attention, particularly in the recent light of food security challenges. The World Bank and other donors, as well as African initiatives such as NEPAD, FARA, AGRA, etc. are investing major resources to stimulate agricultural production across essential food staples and commodities for both agribusinesses and small holder farmers. Research and technological advancements represent a key to enhanced productivity and are also receiving much attention. In fact, Robert Zoellick of the World Bank recently proposed that funding for the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research should double in the next five years. However, research by itself does not necessarily lead to change either in the field or at the policy level. How can this link be strengthened? This workshop will explore in detail how research institutes working in agriculture can maximize the impact of their work through enhanced communication efforts.

Workshop Objectives

• To examine past efforts at partnerships, peer learning and experience sharing and to explore the causes of success and failure.
• To develop the capacity of staff in improving the impact of the research being produced by their research institutes and universities, and to examine how this has been done by their peers.
• To facilitate the sharing of knowledge among key research institutes and to discuss ideas on how to strengthen this exchange.

2nd Annual Digital Ship Singapore: Maritime Information Technology

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre Singapore

Conference Day One, 21 October 2008,
Communications & Technology
Developments within Satellite Communications

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Geoff Arnold, Managing Director, IT-Maritime Pte Ltd.

Welcome Address

Keynote Presentation - Aligning Corporate and IT Strategy
Patrick Slesinger, CIO & Director, Wallem Shipmanagement

Developments within Fleetbroadband
Piers Cunningham, Director of Maritime Business, Inmarsat
More Information...

20th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular targets and Cancer Therapeutics

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 24, 2008,
GenevaPalExpo Geneva Switzerland

This symposium, hosted by EORTC, NCI and AACR, will bring together academics and scientists and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry to discuss innovation in drug development, target selection and the impact of new discoveries in molecular and cell biology.

Understanding the pathways and mechanisms which cause cancer and regulate the biological behaviour of tumor cells has lead to the development of numerous new agents and innovative targets for clinical trials. This conference has been organised to reflect the many recent advances in the early development of promising new compounds, which are n different levels of preclinical and clinical development. It will bring together delegates from all over the world igniting a huge exchange of information and promoting and developing global partnerships in translational research.

Corporate Social Responsibility in Oil, Gas, and Energy

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Houston, Texas United States

As energy costs continue to rise, energy companies' efforts are put at the forefront of public scrutiny. Addressing pressing community concerns while striving to minimize environmental impact and improve society as a whole, corporate responsibility has become an integral part of business operations.

This conference will bring together industry innovators to provide proven knowledge geared towards furthering gains for business and society. Through case studies and interactive discussions, best practices in community involvement, environmental initiatives, and communications strategies will be highlighted to redefine traditional definitions of business success. Industry leaders will come together to illustrate how embracing responsible practices in every line of business will result in measurable impact and increased performance.

Key Topics:

• Understand, communicate, and utilize the benefits of CSR within your organization
• Integrate corporate social responsibility into your business model
• Identifying and selecting community involvement programs and avenues that maximize social impact
• Exploring environmental initiatives and corporate responsibility unique to the energy industry
• Conquering communication barriers and changing public perception

Pharma Sales Training & Development Conference

Oct 21, 2008 - Oct 22, 2008,
Brussels Belgium

Sales is a game of confidence. The company passes on the confidence in the product to the physicians through their sales representatives. This process would not bring the required results without an effective sales training.

Training creates an empowered attitude resulting in morale boosting and confidence building. Therefore, do not underestimate the value that a good sales training program can bring to your team. Come and hear how leading pharmaceutical companies develop the right sales training strategies and align their training with tomorrow’s sales force. Case studies, panel discussions and networking with experts and industry leaders will give the delegate an interactive, experience driven learning opportunity.

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