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Conventions: Oct 26, 2008

APOC 2008 - Asia-Pacific Optical Communications

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Zhejiang International Congress Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang China

Conferences

* Passive Components and Fibre-Based Devices
* Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
* Optical Transmission, Switching and Subsystems
* Network Architectures, Managements, and Applications

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2010 Schwab Conference

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States

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Saudi Build 2008: The 20th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom’s construction sector continues to be fuelled by the increasing population growth – it has grown 8 fold over the last two decades and is expected to continue to rise from 4.1 million inhabitants to over 6 million in less than 5 years. Multi billion dollar public and private projects are underway in order to provide the necessary infrastructure, housing and facilities needed to support this massive growth. Among the major projects underway are: electricity (123 billion US$), roads (5 billion US$), water (93 billion US$), schools and universities (2 billion US$), hospitals (5 billion US$), housing (6 billion US$), not to mention the numerous public and commercial developments and tourism and industrial expansion.

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37th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (INTER-NOISE 2008)

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

The Congress will feature a broad range of high-level research papers from around the world, as well as an extensive exhibition of noise and vibration control and measurement equipment and systems. Distinguished speakers will provide additional stimulation for the technical sessions and discussions.

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Saudi Elenex 2008 - The 12th International Electrical Engineering, Power Generation and Distribution Exhibition

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Every year, Saudi Arabia’s population of about 26 million is growing by 3%. Disposable income is rising, thanks to high oil prices and a vibrant economy. Together, these factors are driving a phenomenal construction boom in the Kingdom. At the forefront of this building frenzy is the construction of housing units. Residential areas are expanding at an unprecedented rate. So are the street, road and highway networks that dissect and link them. As a consequence, staggering demand has been generated for the complete range of private sector electricity product, spanning power generation, transmission and distribution, as well as many other types of electrical equipment and machinery.

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Saudi Aircon 2008 - The 10th International Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating and Refrigeration Show

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Although the kingdom does produce air conditioners domestically, it satisfies much of the skyrocketing demand for all kinds of temperature-control products through imports. So, as demand soars, a unique investment window of opportunity has been created for air-conditioning players from across the region and the world. Nowhere in the region is the market for all kinds of air-conditioning, ventilation, heating and refrigeration products bigger, or growing faster. In fact, the Saudi air temperature control market is one of the most significant in the world. Saudi Arabia’s air-conditioning base grows by 724,000 units – or 6% - every year.

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Saudi Luminex 2008 - The 9th International Lighting Equipment Show

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia’s building boom continues unabated, construction of a stunning half million housing units is forecast in the Saudi capital Riyadh over the next few years. From apartments, to homes and villas, it’s all being built. And then there are the hotels, restaurants, business centers, expanded road networks, and new or overhauled industrial zones. All this construction is fuelling demand for construction-related equipment in general and lighting equipment and fixtures in particular. Since Saudi Arabia feeds much of its lighting market through imports, the Kingdom now constitutes a haven for global and regional lighting market investors who recognize the unparalleled potential of Saudi Arabia’s growing lighting market. It’s simply overflowing with opportunity.

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7th International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC 2008)

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Kongresszentrum Karsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

The Web continues to grow and new technologies, modes of interactions, and applications are being developed. Building on this growth, Semantic Web technologies aim at providing a shared semantic information space, changing qualitatively our experiences on the Web. As Semantic Web technologies mature and permeate more and more application areas, new research challenges are coming to the fore and some unsolved ones are becoming more acute. These issues include creating and managing Semantic Web content, making Semantic Web applications robust and scalable, organizing and integrating information from different sources for novel uses, making semantics explicit in order to improve our overall experience with information technologies, and thus enabling us to use the wealth of information that is currently available in digital form for addressing our everyday tasks. To foster the exchange of ideas and collaboration, ISWC brings together researchers in relevant disciplines such as artificial intelligence, databases, social networks, distributed computing, web engineering, information systems, natural language processing, soft computing, and human-computer interaction.

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum - West Coast

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008,
Seattle, Washington United States

Our flagship Renewable Energy Finance Forums, or REFFs as they are colloquially known, originated from a small conference in 1999 in London, and have grown alongside the burgeoning renewable energy industry into an extensive portfolio of internationally renowned events. These include, REFF-Wall St (New York), REFF-China (Beijing) and REFF-India (New Delhi).

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3rd Annual Middle East Optimized Reliability and Maintenance for Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An industry specific conference with a focus on strategic and technical measures required to ensure optimized maintenance and reliability for oil, gas, and petrochemical operators. The 3rd annual Oil and Gas IQ’s “Optimized Reliability and Maintenance” summit will be the only one of its kind in the region, which will demonstrate effective solutions to regional problems, by offering a line-up of presentations from the industry’s most astonishing success stories.

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Canadian Pensions Summit 2008

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel Gatineau, Quebec Canada

Delegates will have the opportunity to attend cutting-edge keynote presentations and workshops on pertinent and relevant issues in the industry. As a Delegate, you will benefit from extensive networking with an executive, focused group of your peers to discuss and debate different strategies and develop future business contacts.

One-to-one business meetings provide an unparalleled opportunity for delegates to meet with senior representatives from industry service providers. These meetings enable more focused individual discussions to take place and try to identify solutions. One-to-One meeting areas are discreetly located, free from the distracting paraphernalia of a traditional exhibition hall. Instead, attention is focused on the core concerns of individuals. Additional informal discussions between delegates and service providers take place during meals and receptions.

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Click* Digital & Online Marketing Summit

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Get Practical Tips at Click* on:

* Successfully implementing digital and online marketing campaigns that will deliver the results you expect
* Effectively measuring and analyzing digital feedback to drive your marketing and communication feedback
* The tricks of the trade that have helped companies to triple the amount of brand exposure
* Proven strategies to get immediate response from your customer and how that interaction can excell your Customer Relationship Management processes

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Saudi Stone 2008:The 11th International Stone and Stone Technology Show

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A multi-billion dollar Saudi construction boom, propelled by high-oil-price-generated excess liquidity, a strong economy, and a growing population has prompted strong demand in Saudi Arabia for stone and stone technology. Dozens of huge construction projects are already underway or in the pipeline. The Government is expected to disburse billions of dollars on municipality upgrades and overhauls, hundreds of thousands of housing units needed to accommodate the expanding population, and projects involving hospitals, universities and hundreds of new factories. That’s on the public sector side. The private sector, too, is fuelling fast-paced construction sector expansion with multibillion-dollar projects including office complexes, luxury hotels, shopping centers, housing communities, malls and restaurants. Within the next year alone, Saudi Arabia is going to witness construction of around 800,000 new homes, half a million of them in the capital Riyadh, whose population is set to double from three to six million within the next decade.

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Transport Networks for Mobile Operators - Middle East (TNMO) 2008

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates

Now in its Third year, Transport Networks for Mobile Operators - Middle East (TNMO-ME) has established itself as the premier information, training and networking resource for Middle East-based transport network professionals.

TNMO-ME delivers four days of intelligence-packed sessions led by senior transport professionals from the Middle East and beyond, who are driving network evolution and rolling out new deployments.

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Imaging in Burgundy

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Hotel Le Cep Beaune France

“Imaging in Burgundy” is our 8th annual radiology conference that features ‘state of the art’ radiologic imaging in the picturesque Burgundy region of France. World-renowned faculty will present advanced topics on new imaging and interventional techniques. Registration will be limited to 50 individuals to facilitate open group discussions in a scientific forum. The Hotel Le Cep is a small luxury hotel in the city of Beaune. Beaune is the center of the Burgundy wine region and is also the site of Hospices de Beaune.

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Leadership & Management: Evaluating and Managing Risks, Oct '08

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Understand the key principles underpinning the effective management of risk.

Identify the risks that are derived from people, processes, and systems and their impact on operational, environmental, financial and product elements.

Know the process of Continuous Risk Management – CRM and understand its 5 steps.

Identify a range of techniques that can be used to support the management of risk process and to make appropriate decisions based on the information available.

A bilingual (English/Arabic) consultant facilitates the program

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Business Writing: Report Writing for the Modern Business, Oct 2008

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Write an effective report covering its various stages and divisions.

Reach the proper conclusions based on analysis of findings.

Give strong recommendations based on the right conclusions.

A bilingual (English/Arabic) consultant facilitates the program.

Illustrate reports with attractive visual aids.

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Leadership & Management: Middle Management

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Differentiate among the three levels of management and understand their responsibilities.

Discuss the principal challenges managers face in today's increasingly competitive environment.

Practice advanced managerial skills needed for senior positions.

Resolve conflict based on a win-win approach.

Introduce and manage change leading to continuous improvement.

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Sales & Marketing: Certified Sales Manager, Dubai

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Demonstrate traits of an excellent sales manager.

Plan forecasts and quotas with more accuracy and precision.

Conduct sales coaching and counseling sessions effectively.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Manage the sales force with confidence and determination.

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BIO 2008 Human Resources Conference

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Omni San Diego Hotel San Diego, California United States

BIO’s HR Conference is a chance for you to get together and meet some of the most fascinating people in Biotech human resources. Come and learn real strategies and techniques for improving your work and your workplace.

The focus on this year is beyond HR’s traditional skill sets towards maximizing HR’s effectiveness in meeting new expectations. Human resource professionals today must be technical experts and business experts, in addition to being people experts. We have designed our program to provide you with opportunities to expand your expertise so that you are, “Taking Care of Business, Taking Care of People, and Maximizing HR’s Effectiveness

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Human Resources Management: Competency - based Human Resources Management, Dubai

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define competencies, their history and the important role they play in Human Resources and the organization.

* Analyze the main components of a competency, the differences between each and their relevance to HR processes.

* Learn where competencies come from and apply the main steps in designing competency frameworks and models.

* Apply competencies in the recruitment and selection processes.

* Learn how to use competencies for identifying training needs.

* Use competencies and behavioral indicators to design performance appraisal systems.

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Training & Development: Certified Training Professional,

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

* Identify the strategic significance of training through particular emphasis on aligning training with strategy, marketing training within the organization and partnering with managers and supervisors.
* List the strategic, tactical and administrative competencies of the training professional.
* Use appropriate methods to conduct a Training Needs Analysis TNA.
* Examine ways to select and coach internal trainers and Subject Matter Experts SMEs and to hire external consultants.
* Demonstrate the success of training at all evaluation levels -- from reaction to Return on Investment ROI.

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Mastering Business and Financial Modeling using Excel

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Use Microsoft Excel in business finance more effectively.

* Perform analysis and evaluation to assist in enhancing the decision making process.

* Understand and create pivot tables and pivot charts.

* Analyze business data in no time.

* Prepare business and flash reports to senior management.

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Building Materials & Technology Congress Mid East

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008,
Kuwait City Kuwait

Proactive Business Meetings
One-to-one meetings between a high-caliber audience of decision makers and the world's most respected solution providers - to discuss comprehensive, present day solutions to ever changing, industry-specific issues, concerns and challenges.

Highly Selected Participants
The most exclusive event of Middle East's Construction Industry: This is by invitation only and limited to the top 150 senior industry decision makers.

Cutting-Edge Conference
Keynote addresses by industry visionaries designed to encourage debate and to provide authoritative insights into the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Unrivalled Networking Functions
Network with the leaders of the industry through carefully-orchestrated business and social gatherings - all in a business-driven 5-star venue.

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Global Water Management Congress

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One-to-one Business Meetings

Meet with extensively prequalified water services executives and identify their needs during focused one-to-one
business meetings.

Ultimate Networking Opportunities

2 days of intensive networking with prequalified prospects.

Educational Conference Agenda

Practical case studies and dynamic roundtables will be led by industry experts addressing the hottest topics and issues facing the water industry.

Interactivity and Problem Solving

The event is neither an expo nor a conference. The forum is designed to maximize networking opportunities, by promoting small groups of discussion and best practice “case studies”.

Luxurious and captive environment

5 star luncheons and networking functions.

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Introduction to Regulatory Affairs - Module One

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Media City Dubai United Arab Emirates

Introduction to Regulatory Affairs – Module One is one of the key modules developed by DIA Europe’s Regulatory Affairs Training Faculty as a postgraduate training course for obtaining a masters degree in regulatory affairs. This module is designed to:

• Provide a profound understanding of the historical evolution and the current legislation for drug regulation with a focus on the European regulatory environment

• Describe the function of regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical industry and at the regulatory agencies during the phases of drug development, drug approval and post marketing

• Explain the different regulatory procedures for obtaining marketing authorisation

• Give examples and guidance for the most efficient interaction between regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical industry during the different phases of a drug life cycle

• Identify key points to consider for setting up and conducting a successful regulatory strategy

• Discuss the main international differences of key drug regulations

• Learn directly from the extensive experience of regulators and professionals in regulatory affairs in the industry

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Preparation for PMP Certification

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Get a jump start to prepare for the PMP exam.

&bull Understand how to manage a project in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.

&bull Understand the project management framework, processes and the nine project management knowledge areas in addition to project manager professional and social responsibilities.

&bull Recognize Project Management Book of Knowledge “PMBOK” and PMP exam Certification.

&bull Understand and apply project management skills, tools and techniques to deliver on time within budget.

&bull Identify key concepts not mentioned in the PMBOK.

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Successful Skills for Office Managers

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Define and understand the role of the office manager/senior administrator.

&bull Acquire time management skills required for better office productivity.

&bull Acquire higher productivity from subordinates.

&bull Develop the necessary skills to gain recognition and sell their ideas.

&bull Apply essential techniques for handling subordinates.

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Intermediate Accounting: Managing Business Transactions

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Understand the balance sheet and financial disclosures.

&bull Learn the importance of the income statement and statement of cash flow.

&bull Have a clear comprehension of asset measurement and recognition.

&bull Analyze and understand various investment classes.

&bull Perform liability and equity measurements and disclosures.

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Certified Contract Manager

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Identify and apply the major steps involved in the contracting process.

&bull Define the scope of work and the criteria used for bid evaluation.

&bull Identify administration tools and roles of contract Manager/ Administrator/Assistants.

&bull Discuss ways of using lessons learned to minimize confrontations during implementation and avoid disputes.

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Managing Maintenance Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Save money and time on their next shutdown.

&bull Have a new and deeper understanding of how to effectively manage large maintenance jobs such as power plant outages, refinery refits, etc.

&bull Use the checklists, procedures and strategies that will improve their current shutdown planning and execution.

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Building Marerials Congress Middle East

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008,
Kuwait City Kuwait

Business Opportunities
Maximize business opportunities by taking advantage of the one-to-one business meetings. This event opens the opportunity for international suppliers to enter the Middle Eastern building materials market.

One-to-One Business Meetings
The event offers a unique platform to select and strategically target your private one-to-one business meetings in advance through our scheduler and pre-event questionnaire. YOU select the people you want to meet.

Prior Notification of All Attendees
Decide in advance which companies you want to meet and prepare tailor-made presentations.

Unrivalled Networking Sessions
Expand contacts by taking advantage of various networking sessions during the luncheon, dinners and drink reception. Building Materials Congress promises to deliver the most luxurious and spectacular locations with unique social functions.

Added Branding
Added branding will ensure that buyers are encouraged to meet with the solution providers as it will clearly define who and what the solution provider represents.

Cutting-Edge Conference Agenda
Learn from the construction industry experts about various issues regarding building materials through Practical Case Studies, Educational Keynote Presentations, & Interactive Q&A Sessions.

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National Security Summit Middle East

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The safety and security industry is booming throughout the Middle East. As the region deals with pressing national security concerns and the ever present threats of a terrorist attack. Countering such threats is a task that requires complete interoperability amongst government departments as well as extensive coordination with industry and the private sector, as well as international co-operation. Government pressures to introduce the latest cutting-edge safety and security measures are constantly growing and security products have increased substantially in recent year.

This conference will cover key aspects of:

* How Ministries and other government agencies collaborate to enforce national security interests
* The emphasis on having a coordinated, connected and fast-acting mechanism to ensure efficient and effective response to natural security threats, disasters and other emergencies

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GCC Shopping Malls Future Challenges Conference

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 26, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The GCC Shopping Malls Future Challenges Conference will serve as a platform for the industry’s key players to discuss the challenges and issues related to the development and management of shopping centers in the GCC.

The event aims to provide delegates with the opportunity to share ideas, exchange best practices, and benefit from the lessons learned and experience gained by those running successful shopping centers. It will also discuss strategies for GCC shopping malls to sustain the competitive edges as the region emerges as a world class shopping destination. The conference will also highlight the active role of the industry in the economy.

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10th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical Methods, Computational Techniques, and Intelligent Systems (MAMECTIS 2008)

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Corfu, Greece

Benefits of Attending:

*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.
*Your conference paper will be reviewed by members of the International Scientific Committee and other colleagues
*Selected papers will be rapidly processed for publication in WSEAS Transactions.
*Papers will also be permanently archived in the WSEAS E-Library, where they will be available to the international scientific community.

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7th WSEAS International Conference on Non-linear Analysis, Non-linear Systems and Chaos (NOLASC 2008)

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Corfu, Greece

The World Conference of WSEAS on NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS, NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS AND CHAOS is the internationally recognised Forum for the dissemination of the latest advances on Non-Linear Analysis, Non-Linear Systems, Chaos and Chaotic Behaviour etc as well as their various applications in Science and Engineering. The various WSEAS conferences on Non-Linear Analysis, Non-Linear Systems, Chaos has been successfully held each year since 2002 and has produced more than 5 volumes of Proceedings while the best papers and the invited papers after extension and after peer review from 4 international referees, are published in WSEAS Journals covered by all the major scientific indeces.

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8th WSEAS International Conference on Wavelet Analysis & Multirate Systems