Goingtomeet.com: Conventions

Calendar

Calendar of Events

November 2008

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

Sponsor Links

Contact GoingtoMeet.com

Fast Facts

Conventions: Oct 27, 2008

Euregia Expo

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Leipzig Exhibition Centre, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

Euregia Expo means unlimited communication in specialist discourses, discussions on future prospects, workshops and symposia on the theme of local and regional development in Europe. The exhibitions and specialist congress are designed to complement each other and together are the ideal platform for presenting concepts, strategies and projects and discussing matters of mutual interest.

Dividing the event into an exhibition and a congress makes it easier for exhibitors and the professional public to concentrate on content, contacts and specialist discussions. Each exhibitor will be perfectly involved in the interplay with the congresses - a chance encounter becomes a purposeful exchange of experiences and know-how which can be planned for.

Consumer Returns 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Welcome to Consumer Returns 2008, the only event to focus on returns prevention and optimization strategies in the B2C space.

Targeted at major retailers as well as consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers, Consumer Returns 2008 addresses a growing consensus in the industry that high rates of returns are NOT an acceptable cost of doing business. To protect their profitability (and enhance it), smart companies must do more than merely streamline their reverse logistics processes – they must also work hard to re-engineer the customer experience and prevent returns from happening in the first place.

Consumer Returns 2008 brings together 175+ senior level executives from major retailers and consumer electronics & appliance manufacturers, all seeking to use Consumer Returns 2008’s high-level learning & networking opportunities to minimize their returns rates and pry open their profit margins.

The 4th Cairo Int'l Conference & Exhibition for Gas Technology, Oil & Petrochemicals ***Site Unavailable***

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Cairo International Conference Centre Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

* The petroleum sector plays an important role in Egypt's economy. The introduction of Egypt's natural gas for export via pipelines and LNG (IDKU & DIMETTA) has added an extra push to Egypt's export revenue.

* The proven natural gas reserves increased to reach 67 TCF (April 2006) while the probable reserves are believed to be 120 TCF or more. Most of this increase has come about as a result of new natural gas discoveries in the offshore & onshore Nile delta and western desert.

* Nile delta has emerged as a world-class natural gas basin, it�s considered the second delta �world wide from its hydrocarbon potentiality�.

* Natural gas production is about 3.5 bcfpd and expected to rise to be around 5 bcfpd by year 2007 with much being exported as LNG.

* The two LNG plants were brought on lines in 2005 making ELNG the fastest LNG project world wide.

* The other alternative for export natural gas is Arab pipeline which started his first phase to Jordan and planning to reach Syria &Turkey & Roman in Europe.

European Microwave Week 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Amsterdam RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

The European Microwave Week 2008 continues the series of successful microwave events, following Amsterdam (1998 and 2004), Munich (1999, 2003 and 2007), Paris (2000 and 2005), London (2001), Milan (2002), and Manchester (2006) with its 11th Conference and Exhibition Week. In the last week of October 2008 the event will be held again in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This conference series has continued to grow and is now the premier event in this field in Europe.

24th IAHR Symposium on Hydraulic Machinery and Systems

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Bourbon Catarata, Foz do Iguassu,, Parana Brazil

AHR 2008 will be the opportunity for international exchange on the up-to-date knowledge related to Research, Development, Testing, Monitoring, Study Cases on Design and Operation as well as to hydraulic turbines, pump and pump turbines.

This Symposium is being organized by Universidade Federal de Itajubá-UNIFEI, Universidade de São Paulo-USP, Universidade de Taubaté-UNITAU, Instituto Militar de Engenharia-IME, Centro de Excelência em Recursos Naturais e Energia-CERNE e CERPCH-Centro Nacional de Referência em Pequenas Centrais Hidrelétricas.

Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium and Exhibition

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado United States

Explore the latest developments in Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems and equipment maintenance, including military and commercial maintenance technologies, information systems, and management processes. This symposium brings together government and industry representatives to exchange ideas for improving maintenance practices and procedures - via an up-to-the-minute technical program, presentations from senior-level speakers, and a dynamic exhibit.

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Hosted by the British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts and the Council of Tourism Associations of British Columbia, the conference will provide opportunities for business leaders, travel and tourism professionals and community members to gain knowledge of the latest trends in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, learn practical skills, and participate in invaluable networking and knowledge sharing.

Renewable Energy Finance Forum - West Coast

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Seattle, 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).

REFF-West is a new 2-day event which builds on two high-profile financial and renewable energy industry events: REFF-Wall Street, an annual event hosted by the American Council On Renewable Energy and Euromoney Energy Events; and Cleantech Investing in the Pacific Northwest.

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

* Crystal Indulgence Zone
* Green Lighting Zone
* Holiday Favour Zone
* Outdoor Lighting Section
* Parts & Accessories Pavilion
* World of Table Lamps
* Others

Hedge.Fund of Funds World Australia 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Swissotel, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

As global investors look to diversify their portfolios, Fund of Funds are increasingly becoming more popular as an investment tool. It is believed that within the next few years, the demand for both institutional and retail products in Asia and the number of funds and fund of funds will double. Due to their diversity and spreading of risk, fund of funds are proving to be the most popular vehicle for these investors to enter this burgeoning market

For delegates
Funds of funds are portfolios of hedge funds offering investors exposure to a wide range of alternative investment styles and strategies. Funds of funds generally allocate capital to 15-30 hedge funds to achieve efficient risk diversification. Nevertheless a smaller number of funds may be used to concentrate capital on a particular strategy. Such funds of hedge funds aim to post high returns and are more concerned by manager and event risks. Conversely, a larger number of funds may be used to control for extreme risks. Most funds of funds invest in portfolios diversified by manager and strategy which enable them to produce consistent absolute returns with low levels of risk.

Gartner IT Financial, Procurement and Asset Management Summit 2008 - CA

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California United States

Whether IT asset management succeeds or fails in your organization can make a huge difference in the success of IT ... your enterprise ... and your career. The Gartner IT Financial, Procurement and Asset Management Summit (formerly known as the IT & Software Asset Management Summit) will provide you with practical content and first-in-class case studies specifically designed to help you drive IT efficiencies and increase your positive impact with ITAM best practices.

This year, the focus of this event will include not only our existing IT Asset Management content and audience that you have come to expect, but will include a number of new and critical subject areas that are increasingly strategic to this discipline: procurement, IT financial management, ROI, TCO and related financial content.

FPSO Technology for Offshore OIl & Gas Production, Singapore

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Sheraton Towers, Singapore

• FPSO System Requirements • FPSO Topsides Processing Systems
• FPSO Field Layout Requirements • Shuttle Tanker and Export Options
• FPSO Monohull Design Requirements & Model Testing • LPG FPSOs
• Mooring Systems • FPSO Safety Requirements
• Turret Design • FPSO vs Tie-Back Options
• Subsea Production Building Blocks • Cost Data Base & FPSO Contracts
• Risers (Flexible Dynamic / Towers / Steel Catenary)

GAIM USA Fund of Funds

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
The Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, New York United States

GAIM Fund of Funds will once again bring together ‘C’ level hedge fund of fund industry executives, their investors and leading managers to the heart of New York City. Widely regarded as the premier annual gathering of the industry’s “Who's Who,” GAIM Fund of Funds has a consistent track record of attracting over five-hundred leading investors, from over twenty-three different countries, drawn by the timely and authoritative content on the most complex issues impacting the global hedge fund of funds industry today.

International Fair of Road Transport ROTRA

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs Conference Center, Kielce, Poland

The International Fair of Road Transport ROTRA is another Kielce Trade Fairs' offer aimed at its customers and producers of commercial vehicles.

The range of products and services exhibited at the International Fair of Road Transport ROTRA will encompass, among other things, trucks, semi-trailers, trailers, car carriers, truck-tractors, dump-truck constructions, estate cars, vans, special vehicles, as well as necessary accessories. Services will also be presented by logistics and forwarding centres, as well as by owners of petrol stations, car parks and motels. In addition, visitors will have an opportunity to receive engineering and car maintenance advice relating to vehicle testing and other issues.

2008 Fundamentals of Clinical Outsourcing- East Coast

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Omni Parker House Boston, Massachusetts United States

With the volume of outsourced work continuing to increase, a firm grounding on the basics is essential. Whether you are new to the area of outsourcing, need a refresher course, or would just like to increase your knowledge, the Fundamentals of Clinical Outsourcing conference is your answer. The organizers of the annual Partnerships with CROs & Other Outsourcing Providers event present a program focused on the fundamentals of clinical development outsourcing. Our expert speakers to demonstrate the roles involved in the clinical outsourcing process, and a clear view on how to effectively manage both the tactical and strategic elements.

Global Refining Strategies 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Marriott Woodlands, Houston, Texas United States

Global Refining Strategies, Houston 2008 brings together the world’s refining leaders to explore strategies that can be implemented to improve the long-term value of the refining business in the face of tighter environmental mandates, market uncertainties and heightened security measures.

Key topics:

• Assessing the impact of the 110th Congress on the refining business
• Preparing for the bio-fuel influx
• Discovering breakthroughs that improve reliability and efficiency
• Capitalizing on environmental and security initiatives
• Building the business case for de-bottlenecking
• Discussing innovations and developments in refining technology
• Understanding the current market dynamics and the impact on your refining operations

Legal Industry Outsourcing- West Coast ***Postponed***

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel San Francisco, California United States

Technology allows data and information to travel further and faster. This enables companies and law firms to reduce costs by outsourcing document review, legal research and administrative operations. The benefits can be great, but so, too, can be the risks.

ALM has designed a two-day program to provide legal departments and law firms crucial information needed to develop a successful outsourcing program. You can protect against the risks of outsourcing if you know what to expect and plan ahead.

Hear from companies who have successfully outsourced their work, both domestically and globally. What challenges did they face? How did they beat the odds? Learn what to look out for, what to include in your contracts, how to select vendors, and how to protect your data.

CMOS Process Integration

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, California United States

Semiconductor and integrated circuit developments continue to proceed at an incredible pace. For example, today’s microprocessor chips have one thousand times the processing power of those a decade ago. These challenges have been accomplished because of the integrated circuit industry’s ability to track something known as Moore’s Law. Moore’s Law states that an integrated circuit’s processing power will double every two years. This has been accomplished by making devices smaller and smaller. The question looming in everyone’s mind is “How far into the future can this continue?” CMOS Process Integration is a 2 day course that offers detailed instruction on the physics behind the operation of a modern integrated circuit, and the processing technologies required to make them. We place special emphasis on current issues related to designing and manufacturing the next generation devices. This course is a must for every manager, engineer and technician working in the semiconductor industry, using semiconductor components or supplying tools to the industry.

By focusing on the fundamentals of transistor operation and interconnect performance, participants will learn why advances in the industry are occurring along certain lines and not others. Our instructors work hard to explain how semiconductor devices work without delving heavily into the complex physics and mathematical expressions that normally accompany this discipline.

Introduction to Wafer Fab Processing Course

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, California United States

Semiconductor and integrated circuit developments continue to proceed at an incredible pace. The industry as a whole has gotten to this point of incredible complexity through the process of countless breakthroughs and developments in wafer fab processing. Today’s wafer fab contains some of the most complex and intricate procedures ever developed by mankind. Wafer Fab Processing is a 4 to 5 day course that offers an in-depth look into the semiconductor manufacturing process, and the individual processing technologies required to make them. We place special emphasis on the basics surrounding each technique, and we delve into the current issues related to manufacturing the next generation devices. This course is a must for every manager, engineer and technician working in the semiconductor industry, using semiconductor components or supplying tools to the industry.

By focusing on the basics of each processing step and the issues surrounding them, participants will learn why certain techniques are preferred over others. Our instructors work hard to explain how semiconductor processing works without delving heavily into the complex physics and mathematical expressions that normally accompany this discipline.

Exploration & Production Technology Summit 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Hilton Americas, Houston, Texas United States

Building on four years of success in providing timely information and world-class events to the European E&P market, the Exploration & Production Technology Summit now crosses the Atlantic to deliver an unparalleled event experience to North America’s most progressive E&P operators, oil & gas majors, growing Independents and emerging junior E&P corporations. Join us as we explore dynamic strategies, benchmark the latest technologies and analyze the industry’s most cutting-edge practices – a North American perspective to a global challenge.
Hot topics include

* Essential E&P project updates – get insight into the strategies driving enhanced exploration and production
* Discuss with top industry experts how to determine and address rising project costs
* Identify solutions to increasing workforce challenges and learn how to implement them in your organization
* Uncover the details regarding the new technological dawn in the Gulf of Mexico as well as key offshore and subsea developments
* Evaluate new geographical opportunities for E&P growth
* Learn how to boost your bottom line through the develoment of new technologies for field optimization and enhanced oil recovery
* Review the latest practices and technologies in successful directional drilling and fracturing stimulation
* Access to resources – understand the current strategies to ensure future profitability

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Japan

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Hotel Le Meridien Grand Pacific Tokyo Japan

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the industry's largest and most strategic conference for senior IT and business professionals.

5 Reasons to attend:
RESEARCH.
In the technology world, Gartner is the single most trusted source of knowledge and advice.

RELEVANCE.
Gartner Symposium is keenly focused on aligning IT with the enterprise and addressing topics which are top-of-mind.

EXPERIENCE.
Gartner Symposium ITxpo research-backed sessions, highly requested keynotes and special programs and networking creating a world-class environment.

PERSONALIZATION.
Everything at SYM is designed specifically for you with build your own agenda, community-based networking, Analyst One-On-Ones and other individualized programs situated around your needs.

SOLUTIONS.
The ITxpo showcase floor is loaded with technologies to solve your problems and help with innovation to achieve growth.

Africa Media & Broadcasting Congress 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Africa Media and Broadcasting Congress 2008 - The most significant annual gathering of decision makers in Africa’s media, broadcasting and mobile sector

For delegates
The broadcasting community locally and internationally is constantly undergoing change, which is fiercely driven by inevitable competition. There is an avid focusing on increasing customer loyalty through improved services, programming and reduction in the overall cost of delivering on customer demands.

This executive level commercial conference focuses on the business of efficient utilisation and implementation of broadcasting systems, media, mobile content and entertainment. It is where the international and local broadcasters, marketers, mobile operators, content providers, media companies, brands and technology leaders come together to share knowledge and build a collective experience on how to create, deliver and monetise the potential of these services.

Infantry Weapons 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Maritim Hotel, Nurnberg, Bayern Germany

Defence IQ's Infantry Weapons 2008 is a global forum for the military to share small arms and support weapon requirements, examine the pressures that will dictate the features of next generation infantry weapons, and to gain exclusive insight into most advanced kit emerging in the market place.

Key themes planned for the 2008 conference include:

* Future requirements and national procurement updates for small arms and support weapons
* Lessons Learned from theatre and new roles for support weapons in combat
* Ground-breaking technologies that will revolutionise dismounted close combat
* The required features of future infantry weapons, including weight, calibre, durability, dynamics and ergonomics, and integration as a segment of the future soldier system

Military Radar 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
The RAI Centre, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Radar provides a critical advantage for the warfighter. Whether guiding weapons, providing warning of incoming threats, or informing of enemy positions, surveillance technology provides the information to ensure mission success and save lives at the front line. More than any other system, radar continues to evolve and deliver this critical advantage.

Yet with the speed of technology developments and the huge range of applications, it is difficult to keep abreast of the latest radar developments and keep track of advanced programmes. Without this knowledge, military radar operators may not be using this critical capability to full effect. Mission effectiveness and success can be impaired.

Defence IQ’s 6th annual Military Radar meeting will bring together the military end-user community with senior scientists and leading defence industry figures currently working in the radar marketplace. This is the ideal opportunity to gain insights into key radar programmes currently under development, network with principle decision makers and understand how future radar technologies could deliver real improvements to military capability.

European Alternative Institutional Investing Summit

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Fairmont Monte Carlo Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo Monaco

This conference will bring together institutional investment and private wealth management industry professionals from throughout North America and Europe for three days of engaging discussion on a wide range of common investment challenges and opportunities in both traditional and alternative investments. As we move forward, the ever-quickening pace of globalization compels investors and managers to continuously look beyond their own borders for innovative solutions to increasingly complex investment decisions. This event is a unique opportunity for meaningful exchange with colleagues from both sides of the Atlantic on a wide range of investing topics that are common to all who are charged with the management of institutional and sizable private assets.

UNIQUE CONFERENCE FORMAT
The EUROPEAN ALTERNATIVE & INSTITUTIONAL INVESTING SUMMIT will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by institutional investors, consultants and academics. Power Point presentations are prohibited.

European Alternative & Institutional Investing Summit 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Fairmont Monte Carlo Grand Hotel Monte Carlo, Monaco

This conference will bring together institutional investment and private wealth management industry professionals from throughout North America and Europe for three days of engaging discussion on a wide range of common investment challenges and opportunities in both traditional and alternative investments. As we move forward, the ever-quickening pace of globalization compels investors and managers to continuously look beyond their own borders for innovative solutions to increasingly complex investment decisions. This event is a unique opportunity for meaningful exchange with colleagues from both sides of the Atlantic on a wide range of investing topics that are common to all who are charged with the management of institutional and sizable private assets.

4th Global Plastic Electronics Conference and Showcase

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Maritim Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Join colleagues for the most comprehensive plastic electronics event of the year! Following the massive success of the 2007 event, with over 500 attendees, this year will be bigger and better than ever.

Bringing together experts from industry and academia, and representing every link in the plastic electronics chain, this is a key platform to meet and greet the industry’s finest and forge the busi/ness partnerships of the future.

The specialised 9 symposia streams provide in depth presentations on the most influential end-use applications. Mix and match the topics most relevant to you and catch up with colleagues in the networking breaks inbetween.

Point of Care Diagnostics

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Point of Care Diagnostic tests are projected to represent a market of $15 billion by 2010, and have experienced growth rates of around 10% per year. Their increasing implementation into clinical practice is changing the way that physicians operate, and new technological developments are opening up opportunities for those who commercialise POCT.

SMi’s conference on Point of Care Diagnostics will present a leading array of experts in this exciting field of healthcare technology. Presentations will address the following areas:

• Market access, regulation and pricing and reimbursement for point of care diagnostics in the major markets of Europe, the US and the developing world.
• Updates on the latest technology platforms – case studies from diagnostics providers will reveal the latest advances in diagnostic testing
• The prospects for using PoC in the development of personalised medicine
• How changing clinical practice is being affected by the implementation of point of care testing

Credit Risk Management Forum for Financial Services

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2009,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

In today's changing financial landscape - environment of intense competitive pressures, volatile economic conditions, rising bankruptcies, and increasing levels of consumer and commercial debt; an organization's ability to effectively monitor and manage its credit risk can mean the difference between success and survival. Effective credit risk management attracts today more attention in banks than ever before!

Credit risk management strategies developed in a favourable economic environment may no longer be effective today. Therefore, financial industry leaders and experts will come together at Fleming Gulf’s Credit Risk Management Forum for Financial Services (27th - 28th October ’08) in Abu Dhabi to help professionals like you to not only discuss the most pressing issues that the industry faces but also exchange ideas and case studies for ensuring an efficient credit risk management by developing a solid robust credit risk framework for successful risk confrontation.

Therefore, join the best minds in the industry at the Fleming Gulf’s “Credit Risk Management Forum for Financial Services” as it serves an opportunity for you to stay ahead of the curve and keep abreast of the cutting edge developments in credit risk modelling, the innovations in the structured credit markets and the business of credit portfolio management.

Business Process Management Summit 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Venetian Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States

At this Summit you will have the unique opportunity to:

• Assess Your Business and Identify Key Processes for BPM Projects: Customer in focus
• Implement Process Changes and Enhance Process Performance: Customer in focus
• Achieve Excellence in Organizational Change Management: Creating a Customer Oriented Culture
• Leverage Application-specific Technology to Meet Customer Expectations
• Achieve Excellence in Sustaining BPM in your Company

4th Expo Pakistan 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

This spring, let us invite you to Experience the Colours of Pakistan at the fourth Expo Pakistan. I take great pride in sharing with you that this annual event has blossomed to become an emerging brand in the calendar of international trade events of the region and across the world.

Expo Pakistan 2008 is a thoroughfare to the true commercial and cultural diversity of Pakistani products and services. It provides an ideal ‘showcase' venue for sourcing value products to satisfy consumers the world over. Last year, Pakistan achieved just about $16.5 billion of exports and looks to provide opportunities to sellers and buyers to achieve an increase of about 12% in the current year. Expo Pakistan is also a great venue for forging new alliances and business ventures. Geo-commercially Pakistan has emerged as an international hub for trade and commerce; it augurs well for structuring business relationships and investment opportunities.

We at the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), as the successors organization to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), look forward to welcoming you to Experience the Colours of Pakistan Expo Pakistan 2008 in Karachi . The side events offer our valued guests an opportune moment to not only see first hand what Pakistan has to offer but also learn about our people, customs, culture, arts and crafts that have a 5,000 year old history, tradition and richness of heritage.

Medical Device Reimbursement Strategic Seminar

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Baltimore, Maryland United States

Medical device/diagnostic reimbursement is the second largest barrier to market entrance and FDA approval is not sufficient to ensure reimbursement. Strategy must be devised early in a product’s lifecycle to maximize reimbursement and validate capital investment! Attend this two-day, seminar and learn how to design and implement a comprehensive, streamlined reimbursement strategy. Learn the basics of coding, coverage and payment activities from industry experts and ensure that each piece of the reimbursement puzzle is achieved. After the completion of this interactive course, you will return to your job with a “blueprint” of how to help your company maximize product reimbursement!

After this training course, you will be able to:

• Implement coding strategies to ensure the proper product codes are secured in a timely fashion
• Comply with CMS regulations and policies to ensure coverage is not denied
• Use technology assessments to achieve coverage goals
• Design cost-effective clinical trials that generate the appropriate level of evidence needed for reimbursement decisions
• Compare requirements for private versus public payers to ensure coverage and payment from either
• Adjust payment strategy based on site of service
• Design a sound pricing model for new and existing technology
• Address reimbursement issues throughout the product’s lifecycle to ensure a competitive advantage

IQPC's Improving Solubility 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

This Pharma IQ conference is essential for scientists in drug discovery who wish to understand how to identify poorly soluble drugs. Avoiding unnecessary formulation development costs, accelerating timelines, expanding pipelines, establishing effective research investments, and incorporating the correct strategy are all vital for scientists to produce and develop bioavailable drugs.

This conference, now back in the U.S., will provide the necessary updates, cutting edge science, strategies, and technologies incorporated by other companies that will enable you to find out what best practice is for you!

Learn Applicable Strategies on How To:

• Actively seek new and improved ways to understand the importance of solubility in exposure during preclinical and clinical phases, and what parameters to control
• Avoid overcomplicating preclinical and clinical exposure issues
• Identifying compounds that will have issues during preclinical and clinical phases, and what you can do
• Build a higher probability of a new drug passing through the development pipeline
• Build an effective research strategy for the unique properties of a molecule
• Improve efficiency and throughput in testing compounds and develop good strategies to deal with this in formulation

100th Annual NREA Convention

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, San Antonio, Texas United States

100th Annual NREA CONVENTION

OCTOBER 27-29, 2008

Hosted by:

Texas Rural Education Association

Application for Research Proposals

National Rural Education Association

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

“NREA: OPENING ANOTHER CENTURY IN AMERICAN EDUCATION”

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
You are cordially invited to submit a proposal to make a presentation at the NREA Convention, “NREA, Opening Another Century in American Education.” Please read all application materials and complete the information requested in the Submission Outline. Please be advised the number of workshop presentations will be limited to six Professional Learning Sessions, with eight workshops per session, on October 27-29, 2008 proposals for presentations must be submitted electronically

Global Refining Strategies, Houston 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas United States 77380

Global Refining Strategies, Houston 2008 brings together the world’s refining leaders to explore strategies that can be implemented to improve the long-term value of the refining business in the face of tighter environmental mandates, market uncertainties and heightened security measures.

Key topics:

• Analyzing and forecasting the current global supply/demand issues and the strategies refineries are putting in place to keep up with fluctuations

• Maximizing refining profits: examining innovative strategies to cost effectively operate in a challenging business climate

• Assessing the impact of the Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) and the long term impact this will have on your operations

• Capitalizing on environmental issues: understand how you can maximize CO2 capture and the technologies you will need to be successful

• Analyzing the latest innovations and developments in refining technology: understanding best practice for debottlenecking and upgrading ‘bottom of the barrel’

• Preparing for the biofuels influx: identifying the potential of the biofuels market within the refining industry and the steps needed to be taken to ensure regulatory compliance

• Understanding the current market dynamics and the impact on your refining operations: Identifying the world wide strategy, including perspectives from India, Russia, Latin America and how this can affect the global supply/demand issues

ACM International Conference on Multimedia

Oct 27, 2008 - Nov 1, 2008,
Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

ACM Multimedia 2008 invites your participation in the premier annual multimedia conference, covering all aspects of multimedia computing: from underlying technologies to applications, theory to practice, and servers to networks to devices.

The technical program will consist of plenary sessions and talks with topics of interest in:
(a) Multimedia content analysis, processing, and retrieval;
(b) Multimedia networking and systems support; and
(c) Multimedia tools, end-systems, and applications;
(d) Human-centered multimedia.

4th International Conference on Games Research and Development (CyberGames 2008)

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Beijing Normal University Beijing, China

The conference proceedings will be published in ACM Digital Library. The best 6 papers from Cybergames 2008 will be invited to submit an expanded version for publication in the online journal " ACM Computers in Entertainment ".The top 50% of the papers from Cybergames 2008 will be invited to submit a revised paper for publication in the International Journal of Computer Games Technology published by Hindawi Publishing Corporation.

11th ACM International Conference on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

ACM MSWiM 2008 is the Eleventh Annual International Conference on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems. MSWiM is an international forum dedicated to high level discussion of Wireless and Mobile systems, networks, algorithms and applications, with an emphasis on rigorous performance evaluation.

15th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST 2008)

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008,
Laines Warehouse Bourdeaux,, Rhone Alpes France

ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) is an annual conference devoted to the technical aspects of virtual reality. Bordeaux The first VRST was held in Singapore in 1994 and since then has been held in Japan, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, England, Korea, Canada, United States and Cyprus. This year, ACM VRST comes to France for the first time.

ICC Model Turnkey Contract for Major Projects: Balance and Flexibility

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008,
International Chamber of Commerce, 38, Cours Albert 1er Paris, Ile de France France 75008

On the one-year anniversary of the publication of the ICC Model Turnkey Contract global construction industry stakeholders will exchange views on the model in relation to topics including delays in completion and obligations of the parties, variations, payment provisions and intellectual property.

16th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2008)

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Howard International House Taipei Taipei, Taiwan

The 16th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2008, to be held on October 27 through 31, 2008, will be a prospective and high quality international conference that provides a forum for exchange and interaction in employing the use of digital technology in education.

The five days event consists of five collocated theme-based conferences, workshops, doctorial student consortiums, tutorials, and interactive events, advanced seminars, open forums, and many creative and original lectures.

7th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus estado de México Mexico City Mexico

MICAI is a high-level peer-reviewed international conference covering all areas of Artificial Intelligence, traditionally held in Mexico. All previous editions of MICAI were published in Springer LNAI (N 1793, 2313, 2972, 3789, 4293, 4827). Acceptance rate (oral session) of MICAI-2007 was 23.9% out of 485 submissions from 43 countries; MICAI-2006: 26.1% out of 448 submissions from 42 countries; MICAI-2005: 28% out of 423 submissions from 43 countries. The conference is organized by the Mexican Society for Artificial Intelligence (SMIA). The scientific program includes keynote lectures, paper presentations, tutorials, panels, and workshops.

Toll Roads for the Southeastern States

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Orlando, Florida United States

Out of the annual Toll Roads event, WRG brings their research and experience to Toll Roads South to address the unique issues affecting the South East. The speaking faculty addresses solution and provides options to accommodate the challenges associated with:

√ Planning
√ Funding and budget concerns
√ Resource management
√ Strategic logistical and operational decisions
√ Federal insight
√ Interoperability
√ Economic forecasts
√ Innovative financing
√ Next steps
√ What's new?

4th Annual Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement Summit

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Hotel, Okura, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Drive customer value and sustainable cost – savings by leveraging the maximum power of end – to – end Lean Six Sigma across your enterprise.

With business in Europe under pressure to make increasing cost savings and at the same time drive optimum customer value, Lean Six Sigma is even more important to your business than ever before. That’s why this year’s agenda combines over 45 presentations from only the most senior improvement leaders that will show you how to do just that.

Here from: CEVA logistics, Adidas, SWETS, Barclays Bank, Phillips, Tenneco and many more…

So, whether you’re a local company just starting on the Lean Six Sigma journey, or part of a multimillion dollars global improvement programme, you can tailor this year’s agenda to suit your level of Lean Six Sigma deployment with both the “Room for Improvement” for mature practitioners to the “Lean Six Sigma beginners focus day”.

To register your place or for more information...
Visit: www.iqpc.com/nl/eurosummit/ediary
Call: +44 (0) 207 368 9300
Email: enquire@iqpc.co.uk

9th African Conference on Research in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Rabat Morocco

CARI’08 is the nineth conference of a series dedicated to African Research in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, fruits of an international cooperation between African universities, French research centers and international institutions.

The geographical distribution spreads over thirty countries, fifteen of which are African covering the whole continent.

All the CARI activities (conferences, post-doctoral fellowship programmes, summer schools, etc.) are coordinated by a permanent committee established at CARI’94 and composed of two bodies: the delegates of African researchers and the delegates of partner institutions.

4th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling (MMM 2008)

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008,
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida United States

Multiscale modeling of materials is a major materials science field that attracts a wide range of scientists and engineers from academia, R&D laboratories and industries. This field promotes the development of predictive materials research tools to understand the structure and properties of materials at all scales. The field also strives to use these predictive tools to design and process materials with novel properties. By its very nature, the field of multiscale modeling of materials transcends the boundaries between materials science, mechanics, and physics and chemistry of materials. The increasing interest in this field by mathematicians and computational scientists is creating opportunities for making materials predictions with unprecedented levels of rigor and accuracy.

The MMM conference series is the world’s largest theoretical and computational materials science forum which aims to disseminate the latest development in the field of multiscale materials modeling.

5th Annual Global LNG Shipping Symposium 2008

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
The Café Royal London,, England, United Kingdom

The 5th Annual Global LNG Shipping Symposium presents an exceptional opportunity for you to strengthen and build strategic shipping partnerships. Through case-study experience, you will take away strategies to maintain continued success in the shipping industry.

Software Development Best Practices

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts United States 2115

Dr. Dobb’s premier east coast event, Software Development Best Practices delivers world-class training for teams and managers who strive for efficiency, productivity and quality in their software development projects.

Conference Tracks Covering the Entire Software Development Lifecycle

* Advanced Algorithms & Concepts
* Agile Processes & Methods
* C++
* Design & Architecture
* Languages & Implementation
* People, Projects, & Teams
* Requirements & Analysis
* Secure Design
* Testing & Quality
* Web Services/SOA

Smart Metering East Coast

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel Raleigh, North Carolina United States

Smart Metering East Coast, is the elite regional forum addressing those key issues associated with smart metering, energy efficiency and interoperable infrastructure. While demand in the north-east continues to grow, energy efficiency and demand-side management remains a concern for utilities further south. By bringing together interstate stakeholders, industry experts and factual insight from local utilities, this exclusive event will identify the core competencies to managing utility resources, reducing energy demand and enhancing customer engagement.

International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection

Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008,
Poznan International Fair Grounds, Poznan, Poznanskie Poland

Next edition of the International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection POLEKO 2008 will be organised on 27 – 30 October 2008. The time of ecology has come for Poland and Europe. You can get convinced about that at the POLEKO International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection . The fair takes place at the grounds of the Poznan International Fair in November each year. It is an important venue for meetings between people associated with environmental protection: representatives of the industry, local government, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions associated with ecology. Poleko is a 'business to business' trade fair - it is mainly visited by professionals, 'industry insiders'. In 2007 Poleko attracted almost a 1,000 exhibitors and represented companies from 21 countries.