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Conventions: Nov 10, 2008

20th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Build 2008 is the leading international trade exhibition catering to this lucrative sector. This year’s exhibition will be the 20th in the series, guaranteed to bring the best of the world’s construction technology and products to the heart of the region’s market, where it is in greatest demand. Riyadh is home to the Kingdom’s most important decision makers, and Saudi Build 2008 is sure to attract key buyers who need the most up-to-date technology and equipment available on the market.

Agile Development Practices 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Orlando, Florida United States

As agile software development moves beyond the early-adopter stage and becomes accepted and used throughout the industry, we at Software Quality Engineering want to be a part of this revolution. Whether you’re investigating agile concepts or committed to agile practices in your organization, this conference has valuable information for you.

Covering These Hot Agile Topics:
* Transitioning to Agile
* Agile Processes and Organization
* Agile Projects
* Leadership
* Working Together
* Agile Design and Programming
* Learning
* Agile Teams
* Measuring and Estimating
* Test First

Local Economic Development (LED) Training Course

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Toronto, Ontario Canada

The main goal of this training is to bring together a diverse group of 40 motivated experts in their vocations from around the world for training and discussions on various Local Economic resources in other to create wealth for poverty alleviation.

Course Content:

* Approaches to Development
* Local Economic Development strategic planning
* Community & Cultural Aspects in Local Development
* Gender Planning & Development
* Agricultural projects in local development
* Tourism as a development tool
* Introduction to computer and its application to development
* Environmental aspects of economic development
* Planning & Implementing of local economic projects
* Participants project presentation
* Field trips & practical

Economic Development (LED) Training Course

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Toronto, Ontario Canada

The main goal of this training is to bring together a diverse group of 40 motivated experts in their vocations from around the world for training and discussions on various Local Economic resources in other to create wealth for poverty alleviation.

3rd North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Chicago Marriott O'Hare Chicago, Illinois United States

This is the premier meeting to learn about new research, practical application, and recent developments in SCC technology. SCC 2008 will feature a special "practitioners track" to address issues of special interest to contractors, producers, and architects, and engineers.

The First and Second North American Conferences were held in Chicago in 2002 and 2005 and were highly successful, with almost 400 participants at each. The conference proceedings are published and widely distributed by Hanley Wood.

Water Expo China 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

Product groups / application areas

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Apparatus and instruments related to water
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Drinking water safety equipment and technology
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Flood control and drought prevention technology
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Hydropower equipment and technology
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Irrigation equipment and technology
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Technology for prevention of soil erosion by water
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Water conservation products and equipment
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Water resources information network
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Water supply and drainage equipment and technology
* Water treatment equipment and technology

Africa Water Congress 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Southern Sun Graystone, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Africa Water Congress - 10 years of excellence!
The Africa Water Congress 2008 will draw on key industry leaders that will share their vision and practical strategies for water delivery and growth in Africa

Welcome to the water week

Over just 3 information packed days the congress brings together over 100 industry leaders comprising of key decision makers, policy developers, project leaders, and local government authorities.

With 2 masterclasses, the conference, a cocktail function and the business zone, Africa Water Congress 2008 provides you with the ultimate Water week!

Hedge Funds World Africa 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

The hedge funds industry in South Africa has grown to over 100 funds and around R30 billion worth of assets under management. It has become an undeniable profitable alternative asset class that can no longer be ignored despite the challenges faced. Investors are now actively turning their attention to this asset class and gearing to make hedge funds investments profitable.

Hedge Funds World Africa 2008 is set to continue its growth as one of the largest regional hedge fund events on the calendar. Be a part of this leading event as world-class thought leaders for hedge funds, fund of funds and investors take this strategic investment to the new frontier.

City Development World Africa 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

360° insight into practical African city development
City Development World is South Africa and Africa’s city development and investment congress. It is THE gathering for you and other key players who are planning, investing and bringing to life our global city regions.

For delegates

In scope, content and experience, City Development World Africa 2008 is your premier city development conference, fully focused on business issues, ideas and solutions.

Gartner Identity and Access Management Summit 2008 - Fl

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida United States

Identity theft. Unauthorized access to sensitive systems, data, credit cards, trade secrets ... exposed in a flash.

Lost business because customers don't have access when they need it. Months spent producing regulatory compliance reports for auditors. Breaches of identity and access management (IAM) lead to billions of dollars of losses each year, both reported and unreported. On the flip side, there's the confusion, frustration and lost productivity organizations must deal with as they struggle to manage legitimate access for their employees, partners and customers to the electronic systems they genuinely need.

The Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit is designed to help organizations address the growing exposure that IAM inefficiencies and lapses create.

PharmaLink Congress 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, Tucson, Arizona United States

Learn strategies to cope with a transforming supply chain

Benchmark with the industry’s leading executives

Ensure product integrity throughout your supply chain

Enhance visibility throughout the organization

Evaluate new technologies and how they may increase your product’s value

Improve your supplier relationship management approach
Discuss future trends in the supply chain landscape

PAP-FOR Russia : International Exhibition and Conference for Russia’s Pulp & Paper, Forestry, Tissue & Converting & Packaging Industries

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Lenexpo Fairgrounds, St. Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, Russia

The 10th International Exhibition and State-of-the-Art Conference for all of Russia's Pulp & Paper, Forestry, Tissue and Converting & Packaging Industries.

PAP-FOR Russia 2008 will provide the best opportunity to see first hand the current demands of the Russian paper industries. Establish economic ties and strategic partnerships as you enter or further your reach in this rapidly growing market. Russia's top government, commercial and private buyers will be in attendance, so don't leave this opportunity to your competition. Exhibit at PAP-FOR Russia 2008!

ProcureCon USA 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
JW Marriott Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada United States

ProcureCon is the only forum that brings together 200+ CPOs and heads of direct and indirect procurement for intensive networking, learning, and strategizing. Acquire the tools you need to transform your organization into a procurement leader.

Sports Sponsorship ROO

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Los Angeles, California United States

The only agnostic event in the industry
A complete and total content focus on ROO
The only event that combines insight from Research and Sponsorship executives in evaluating sports sponsorship

* Learn from leaders in the space have instituted effectiveness models in regards to measurement of sports sponsorship which are often a composite of external and custom research
* Ensure your focus on drivers of sales to identify and develop elements of evaluation of ROI.
* Finding a balance between sponsorship and activation by ensuring you account for the entire life of the sponsorship at the outset of the sponsorship
* Understand the most appropriate way to organize and optimize the newer in-house sponsorship teams
* Realize the balance between old world art and new world science of sports sponsorship to optimize dollars, resources and return

Chronic Care Management for Medicare Advantage Health Plans

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
The Westgate Hotel San Diego, California United States

In less than five years, 78 million baby boomers are eligible for Medicare 95% of all Medicare expenditures result from the 82% of current Medicare beneficiaries who have at least one chronic condition and the 65% of Medicare beneficiaries who have multiple chronic conditions.

These statistics are grim, but many of the most costly and prevalent chronic diseases impacting seniors today can be mitigated.

For Medicare Advantage health plans and other senior products, preventive focused health management programs reduce incidence rates of chronic disease, improve medical outcomes, avoid costly and dangerous complications and yield measured cost savings and improved financial outcomes.

To achieve this objective, successful Medicare Advantage health plans develop integrated care coordination strategies that effectively align the efforts of the care management team, primary care physicians and specialists and the patients themselves.

IMTC 2008 - International Medical Travel Conference

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Seoul South Korea

IMTC 2008 brings forward fresh perspective to the medical travel community.
Let our luminary speakers captivate and enlighten you with their stellar presentations, touching on untapped issues such as healthcare, hospitality, traditional treatments, degenertive medicine and demand of healthcare in other industry.

LOOK FORWARD TO:
* Power-packed Program - Double networking time via Contact Xchange, Business Clinics & Gala Dinner
* Innovative Industry Showcases - Travel, Technology & Telemedicine
* Inaugural Medical Travel Awards - Creme de la creme of the Medical Travel Industry

Clinical Research Project Management

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

Would you like to find out how you could make a difference and have an impact on the bottom line?
-If your answer is YES! . . . then read on and find out how this course can provide you with the additional training you need to perform better in your role.
Setting up and running clinical trials is a complex process. More and more people are looking for waysto improve the results of their clinical projects.
Successfully implementing project management techniques is imperative within the increasingly cost and time conscious pharmaceutical environment

CIO CEE

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Prague Czech Republic

Keynote addresses and interactive panel discussions

Presented by industry experts on a requested hot topic.

Prescheduled one-to-one business meetings

Based on mutual choices between the delegates and the solution providers.

Ultimate Networking Opportunities

Develop meaningful business relationships with CIOs while attending functions in one of the most luxurious venues in Europe.

Interactivity and Problem Solving

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

Designed as a mini MBA program

Knowledge sharing among CIOs of leading European and CEE corporations across all industries.

Airport Expansion India Congress

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
New Delhi, Delhi India

100 Top Indian Airport Professionals

Up to 100 senior airport professionals actively seeking innovative ideas and solutions for their airport modernisation, expansion and development programs.

Interactive Panel Discussions and Keynote Presentations

Led by Top International Airports heads, investors and leading solution providers addressing the latest topics and challenges facing the industry.

Ultimate Networking Platform

Develop meaningful business relationships with Indian Airport decision makers while attending glamorous business functions in New Delhi.

Well Characterized Biologicals

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Reston Reston, Virginia United States

IBC's 11th Annual Well Characterized Biologicals conference is regarded by industry as the leading resource for the latest analytical technologies and approaches and has assisted companies of all sizes with their characterization efforts. For the past 10 years IBC has partnered with forward-thinking industry leaders, world-renowned academics, and regulatory experts to develop and deliver programs that examine emerging applications that present solutions to the current challenges surrounding protein characterization. This event continues to evolve along with the regulations that govern biotech products and provides strategies to help companies, at various stages of development, successfully navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Do not miss this unique opportunity to share perspectives and experiences with fellow scientists and regulatory officials to help you optimize product and process knowledge.

This year's conference will allow you to:

* Understand the impact of product structure, stability and post translational modifications on activity
* Learn the root causes of product aggregation and techniques for accurate detection and assessment
* Hear the latest FDA perspectives on potency assay formats, analytical methods limitations, qualifying impurity levels, and evaluating extractables and leachables
* Examine USP's efforts to develop standards for analysis of impurities, glycans and glycoproteins
* Compare emerging analytical technologies, such as electrochemiluminescence, surface plasmon resonance, and hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry which will exceed expectations
* Assess end-user and suppliers' analyses of the effects of extractables and leachables on well characterized protein products
* Evaluate the guidance, regulations and expectations for pre and post approval stability studies
* Hear an in-depth regulatory overview of follow-on biologics and their impact on the biopharmaceutical industry

Special Training Course on US Regulatory Affairs

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Hotel Kong Arthur Copenhagen, Denmark

This course is specifically designed for persons with a background in preclinical research (e.g., pharmacology, toxicology, drug metabolism), clinical research , or academia and who have novice to intermediate experience in Regulatory Affairs, who need an enhanced knowledge of the US regulatory procedures. This course will also be beneficial to and enhance understanding of persons who are in
Clinical Research, Data Processing, Biostatistics, Basic Research, Project Management, and Marketing, etc. The DIA also welcomes attendance by regulatory agency staff members. Attendees will need to have some knowledge of the ICH and in particular the Common Technical Document (CTD). Participants will gain a better understanding of the regulation of investigational new drugs
and biologics, of the basics of submission of applications seeking marketing approval for a product, and post-marketing regulatory requirements.

Project Management for Pharmaceutical Professionals

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
The Rembrandt Hotel London United Kingdom

Drug development is a complex process which needs effective project management. With ever increasing pressures to complete the development of drugs as quickly as possible, the effective use of project management can provide essential tools and techniques to achieve this. Indeed effective project management can be a key factor to successful completion of bringing a drug to market.

This course has been designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of project management skills, both technical and interpersonal skills. You will be provided with an integrated project tool kit which can easily be used with your existing or future project management tools. This tool kit has been used to significantly improve the success of pharmaceutical project in many pharmaceutical organisations. The course will show you how to use these project management skills to gain the most benefit from them in your projects

Financial Performance Management Workshop- Singapore

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Sheraton Towers Singapore

This 2-day “Financial Performance Management” Workshop is the first comprehensive, experience-based and practical course to present how key processes and capabilities, as well as their related tools and techniques, can be implemented in your organisation to enhance operating performance. It will enable delegates to achieve increased business results by understanding how to continuously analyse critical information of what contributes to improved business and financial decision-making. With discussion materials and case studies being developed exclusively for this workshop, delegates will be trained to build a performance measurement system for better managing complexity, profits and risk.

BEW 2008: Bohai Electronics Week

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Tianjin Binhai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Tianjin, Tianjin (munic.) China

BEW 2008 is one of the most important international electronics manufacturing events in the Bohai Region showcasing the entire electronics manufacturing chain form components and assembly technology to quality control and subcontracting services. It provides an excellent brand building platform that generates sales leads and brings trade professionals, buyers and decision makers together in the Bohai Region, the one of the fastest growing market in China.

Pharmaceutical Supply & Cold Chain Congress

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2009,
Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands 1072 LH

Pharmaceutical Supply & Cold Chain Congress 10th & 11th November 2008, Amsterdam, will feature keynote addresses, presentations and panel discussions of over 45 senior level industry speakers. Topics such as Cold Chain Regulations & Compliance, Optimisation & Efficiency of the Supply Chain, Secure Chain, Cold Chain and Risk Management and Transportation will be discussed.

The event will attract over 200 senior-level decision makers working in supply chain management & cold chain distribution from the UK, Europe and US’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and research institutions

World Travel Market

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
ExCel London, England, United Kingdom

The global event for the travel industry

Staged annually in London, World Travel Market is a vibrant must attend four day business to business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and international travel professionals. It is a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business under one roof. By attending World Travel Market, participants efficiently, effectively and productively gain immediate competitive advantage for their business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry.

Products and Services

Air Travel, Airports, Business & Financial Services, Destination Management, Destinations, Event Management Services, Event Support Services, Exhibitions, Golf Related Products, Ground Handling Services, Land Travel, Media, Professional Conference Organisers, Technology, Tickets, Tourist Attractions / Entertainment, Tours, Trade Associations, Training / Recruitment, Travel Agencies, Venues, Water Travel

4th Annual HSE Forum in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Doha, Qatar

In such buoyant times, when the economy is at its historic peak with phenomenal developments in the Oil & Gas Industry, it has indeed become imperative to not lose sight of the role of Heath, Safety & Environment (HSE) in achieving this continued and sustained growth. Faced with compounding pressures of production targets and skills shortages, companies are now more pressed than ever to ensure HSE remains the industry’s prime priority.

Operating under competitive pressures of globalization, workers in industrialized economies are highly susceptible to life threatening risks and dangers. As many as 5,000 people die every day as a result of work-related accidents or illnesses, as per International Labour Organisation. Hence, an industry is only as strong as its ability to not only survive and withstand these potential hazards and accidents but also avoid future occurrence of the same.

IEST Fall Conference 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Arlington Heights Chicago, Illinois United States

The IEST Fall Conference is the premier Contamination Control venue. Network and problem-solve with experts in a relaxed atmosphere. Take part in exceptional tutorial courses and interactive working group sessions. This year the conference will be held on a new Monday - Thursday format.

43rd Annual Congress of the Egyptian Urological Association

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
LTI Pyramisa Beach Resort Hurghada Egypt

The congress will offer scientific session on all aspects in the field of urology. The meeting will also offer educational sessions by internationally acknowledged experts. A medical exhibition will show latest developments in medical technology and drug therapy.

International Symposium on Geometric Function Theory and its Applications (GFTA 2008)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Malaysia

The aim is to bring together leading experts as well as young researchers working on topics mainly related to univalent functions and Geometric Function Theory with applications in various area of mathematics, and to present their recent work to the mathematical community. English is the official language of the symposium.

Platts 12th Annual Mexican Energy

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel Houston, Texas United States

Platts 12th Annual Mexican Energy is the premier educational and networking forum for the energy industries of Mexico. This annual event brings together the key players, both public and private sector, in petroleum, natural gas, pipelines, and electric power.

Just some of the areas that will be covered include:

• Evolving regulatory policies, new tariff proposals, and reforms of the energy sector
• Strategic challenges of the oil and gas industry, including E&P, refining capacity, and transportation
• The changing mix of power generation, faced with volatile prices of fuel and materials
• Current projects in natural gas, pipelines, biofuels, renewables, and cogeneration
• Case studies of project finance and investment

Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications (WSC 2008)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,

Continuing a tradition started over a decade ago by the World Federation of Soft Computing, the WSC 2008 conference aims at bringing together outstanding research and developments in the field of soft computing and its applications from across the world. The field of topics comprises applied Soft Computing, Soft Computing Technologies and Soft Computing Approaches.

Productronica

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Bayern Germany

Meet the Best. People, Products, Business. At Productronica you will experience the best of what the international electronics production sector has to offer. The full spectrum of innovative technologies are presented in a seamless, unique and comprehensive way – from the manufacture of semiconductors, displays and PCBs to material processing, component-mount technology, product finishing, measuring and testing technology, quality assurance and production logistics to material-flow technology and electronic manufacturing services (EMS).

As the world’s leading trade show, Productronica has a very broad international base. 45% of visitors and 40% of exhibitors at Productronica 2007 came from countries outside Germany. The high quality of the trade visitors, 55% of whom were executives and 90% were decision-makers, enabled the exhibitors to conclude first-class sales contracts.

ACTE 2008 - African Education Conference

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Join more than 200 delegates representing travel and procurement departments of many of Africa’s largest corporations as well as suppliers to the business travel industry and agencies, government and security professionals. While global in make-up and in education content, the conference will have a decidedly African curriculum and will focus on resources aimed toward the African business travel professional.

Financial Performance Management

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Sheraton Towers, 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230

Reinforce Financial Performance Management Imperatives to Increase Business Results

This 2-day Financial Performance Management Workshop is the first comprehensive, experience-based and practical course to present how key processes and capabilities, as well as their related tools and techniques, can be implemented in your organisation to enhance operating performance. It will enable delegates to achieve increased business results by understanding how to continuously analyse critical information of what contributes to improved business and financial decision-making. With discussion materials and case studies being developed exclusively for this workshop, delegates will be trained to build a performance measurement system for better managing complexity, profits and risk.

5th annual Trade Practices & Corporate Compliance

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
The Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The upcoming 5th annual Trade Practices & Corporate Compliance Summit to be held on the 10th – 12th of November 2008 at the Four Seasons, Sydney will examine all aspects of Trade Practices that Australian organisation need to comply with to mitigate risk in by maximising your knowledge and learning key skills from industry experts. Yet there is no generic compliance program as each organisation’s circumstances are different. To create the ideal compliance program, hear from the successful case studies from Australians top 500 companies at the upcoming 5th annual Trade Practices & Corporate Compliance Summit, including; Telstra, Microsoft, National Australia Bank, George Weston Foods, RACV, Vodafone Australia, Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, Landcom, Veolia Environmental Services, Australian Unity, MBF Australia, Merck Sharp and Dohme and Boart Longyear

Automotive Plastics 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
JW Marriott Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Beach Mumbai, Maharastra India 400049

Building the perfect automobile is every design engineer's dream. But to make this a reality, every part has to perform. No compromises. No failures. That's where the plastics in the automotive industry can make the difference.

Worldwide, plastic is rapidly replacing steel as a preferred material for making vehicle components but the Indian automotive industry is yet to catch up with the trend.

Plastic provides lightweight, versatile designs in electrical, electronic, and lighting applications, further enhancing new styling opportunities. Versatility is core to plastics' beauty, allowing for efficient design changes in single piece or modular components, reducing manufacturing costs and enhancing vehicle affordability.

Though there is no major cost advantage, design flexibility, emission reduction and safety attract OEMs

The Asian market holds tremendous potential growth in automobile production. This further drives the growth and demand for light-weight and environmental-friendly plastics

Retail Revolution in Healthcare

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Retail within the hospital setting is a new business model gaining momentum. Healthcare retail is the infrastructure that a hospital builds around cash-and-carry products (shopping, food, pharmaceuticals, patient care supplies) that relates to patient care or spending. New innovations in eCommerce and in-room concierge services are also moving at a rapid pace.

While out-of-pocket healthcare spending is estimated to top $256 billion this year and increase 10% annually, only 2% of all healthcare systems are taking advantage of this cash-and-carry business. Clearly, hospitals are leaving money on the table. In an era of shrinking reimbursement it makes sense to consider innovative growth opportunities that enhance the lives of patients and employees.

4th International Forum for Optics and Optic-electronic Devices and Technologies (Optics-Expo 2008)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
All-Russia Exhibition Center Moscow Russia

The forum is a unique exhibition and convention event devoted to the development, manufacture and practical application of the latest achievements in optical and electronic engineering in various industries including health care, aerospace, energy, transportation and construction, as well as scientific research.

53rd Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM 2008)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Hilton Austin Austin, Texas United States

This Conference will include all basic and applied science and technology related to the field of magnetism.

IEEE/ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design (ICCAD 2008)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
DoubleTree Hotel San Jose San Jose, California United States

As we enter our second quarter century, ICCAD continues to evolve and grow. This year, in addition to the always superb technical paper program, a wealth of panels, embedded tutorials, and half-day tutorials, ICCAD has opened its doors to external workshops which will be colocated with ICCAD. To do this, we have made some adjustments to the program to insure that attendees still get the maximum technical content and networking opportunities.

ICCAD starts on Monday, November 10th with the plenary session and an exciting Keynote speech by Mary Lou Jepsen, chief hardware architect of the famous “One Laptop per Child” project. She will talk about that project and about CAD for displays. Our second keynote is by Dmitri “Mitya” Chklovskii, world renowned for his research on the human brain and how it relates to traditional computers. In addition, we have Giovanni de Micheli, a CAD veteran well known for his distinguished contributions over decades, talking about exciting new frontiers in biology and environmental engineering during lunch on Tuesday. As if all of this is not enough, ICCAD offers one more “hot” session on “green data centers”. We are all aware of the increasing cost of energy and how it impacts our environment, so on Monday we have invited Greg Papadopoulos, CTO of Sun Microsystems, and Urs Holzle, VP of Operations from Google, to talk about current and future challenges in this extremely important area.

Highlights of Thermoplastic Formulation and Compounding

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 10, 2008,
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport College Park, Georgia United States

This seminar covers the key points and a few tricks of the trade in modern thermoplastic formulation and compounding. Formulation techniques include several DOE (design of experiment) methods as well as knowledge-based approaches. The compounding includes processing and materials and how the two can interact to upgrade properties while reducing costs. In all cases, cost-effective methods will be emphasized.

Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport College Park, Georgia United States

This seminar focuses on the interactions between raw materials, hardware configurations and operating conditions for intermeshing, co-rotating twin-screw extruders. Emphasis is on understanding how twin-screws create properties, with the goal of producing high-quality resin at high throughput and low cost. Attendees are reminded that the primary goal for compounding applications is to produce properties, not pellets. This no-nonsense approach works well for all users of twin-screw extruders, regardless of the application or industry.

Crystallization and Mechanical Behavior of Polymers

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport College Park, Georgia United States

The objective of this seminar is to provide a detailed introduction to structure-processing-property relationships in polymers, with an in-depth review of crystallization and mechanical properties. The attendee learns about the important aspects of crystallization and mechanical properties of polymers and how they relate to conventional polymer processing, such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and thermoforming, with emphasis on practical applications. The concepts covered in this seminar will serve as valuable tools for material selection and process optimization, and will help polymer users predict material performance.

Blown Film Technology & Troubleshooting

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 10, 2008,
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport College Park, Georgia United States

The most expensive component in film is the raw material. This seminar demonstrates proven techniques to reduce scrap rates and maximize production capacity. Attendees will find out the trade secrets that raw material and equipment suppliers share only with their best customers and
learn why problems occur and what to do about them. Troubleshooting tips reviewed throughout the program are divided into short-term and long-term solutions. Each attendee receives a comprehensive manual, troubleshooting guide, and articles published by the seminar instructor.

46th Intellectual Property Law Conference

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
The Center for American and International Law Plano, Texas United States

Back To Basics Summit East

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Trump Plaza Resort and Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey United States

3 day addiction conference, offering up to 16 Continuing education hours for EAP, SAP, Social Workers and more

Topics included:

• Ethics in the Employee Assistance Profession

• Wellness and Recovery: Practical Applications for Treatment Professionals

• Substance Abuse In Adolescents

• Benefits of a Peer Driven, Union Run Assistance Program

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10th Arab International Conference & Exhibition on Solar Energy (AISEC 20)

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Kuwait

The (AISEC-10) will explore the theme “Renewable Innovations Towards Sustainable Energy”. Program sessions will address the growing movements towards sustainable energy, advancements in renewable energy resources research and development, technology innovations, conservation and implementation projects as key components for secure energy future, regional prosperity and healthy environment. It’s really our great pleasure to see this (AISEC-10) conference back in State of Kuwait since it was first borne there in 1984, and started to grow up in regional countries; Bahrain 1986, Iraq 1988, Jordan 1993, Bahrain 1995, Oman 1998, U.A.E 2000, Bahrain 2004 in Libya 2006.

Leadership & Team Dynamics in Oil & Gas

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Traders Hotel, Corner of Abu Baker Al Sidduque and Salah al Din R Dubai United Arab Emirates

After extensive research and consultation with industry executives, we are proud to present our Leadership & Team Dynamics in Oil & Gas Projects course, a unique programme which aims to provide participants with innovative tools that will help them manage a successful partnership.

This is an exceptional programme, demanding a high level of interaction. The aim is for you to use your new tools straight away and identify what is happening in your ventures.

Course leader, David Powell, will facilitate the assessment and exploration process. Real-life case studies, presented by Arthur Dixon, will offer a platform for open debate and you will discuss the applicability of the tools – you will be working on your own case and will share with the group what you consider pertinent.

Optimizing Dental Benefits 2008

Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
San Francisco, California United States

Maintaining a competitive edge, innovative product design, and forward thinking are the key factors to thriving in an economy where rising medical costs make dental benefits an afterthought. In order capture market share, grow revenues and control costs, dental plans most adopt new approaches towards product design, improving plan efficiency, IT solutions, research integration, marketing and strategy.