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Conventions: Nov 16, 2008

15th World Congress on ITS

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City, New York United States

Executive, Special, Scientific and Technical Sessions
Over 700 sessions will make for an outstanding program featuring more than 750 industry experts and world renowned speakers who will cover a broad range of ITS issues that are important to you.

Exhibit Hall
Over 50,000 square feet of exhibits featuring products and services from hundreds of leading suppliers will display their latest technologies inside the World Congress Exhibit Hall at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Transmission and Distribution Summit 2008

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs, Colorado United States

The transmission industry is confronting ambiguity as it seeks answers to; the impacts of NERC's reliability standards, adoption of smart grid technologies and proposed Federal Renewable Portfolio Standards. On the distribution side, the sector is long overdue for investment to modernize the distribution grid. There is an eagerness to adopt the best methodology to meet exceeding customer demand and increase reliability, via the use of advanced sensor, communication and information technologies.

The T&D Summit has emerged as "the" platform for bringing together leading transmission and distribution executives, in an industry that is saddled with providing future generations with clean, reliable and affordable energy. Over a period of three days, delegates will engage in vibrant benchmarking sessions, interact with nationally recognized thought leaders and implement new strategic partnerships with pioneering providers of solutions and strategies for overcoming the obstacles and increasing reliability efforts, geared entirely to the needs of the energy industry.

15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, New York United States

The 15th World Congress on ITS and ITS America's 2008 Annual Meeting is the largest event in the world for ITS leaders, policy makers and other industry professionals. Registrants will have access to both the Annual Meeting and World Congress events, including more than 200 extraordinary
education sessions, exciting tours, a grand-scale exhibition hall and limitless opportunities to connect with an international audience in a world-class city.

We invite you to join us for this international event in New York which promises to be the most dynamic event yet and will certainly set the standard for future congresses and meetings. See you in New York!

North American Conference on Customer Management 2008

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California United States

What's new at NACCM?
★ Breakout track sessions have evolved to better meet your needs and the needs of your cross-functional customer management team
★ More interactivity! You'll have plenty of opportunities to interact with attendees and speakers. Take advantage of them
★ Learn HOW to get the most out of your time at NACCM. Conference chairman and customer experience expert Shane Green will kick-off the event with an exciting session to get you in a conference state of mind … and ensure you return to the office with the ideas your boss expects
★ We know your budget is limited and getting funds to attend conferences isn't always easy … so we're doing our part to help get you to NACCM. We've lowered our prices and developed generous group discounts. NACCM is most effective when you can come with a team
★ NACCM coincides with Customer Service Week this year. Let's celebrate in style!

Interpersonal Skills: High Performance Teams, Nov 08

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Identify team strengths and blind spots after analyzing their personal styles and preferences.
Distinguish between groups and teams and list the major characteristics of effective teams.
Make decisions by consensus through participating in a number of team building activities.

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

Customer Service: Implementing and Managing a Customer Complain System, Nov 2008

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Understand the concepts and importance of customer feedback.

Understand the flow of customer feedback in an organization.

Learn to use customer feedback to enhance the organization's performance.

Learn to develop an effective customer feedback system.

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

Leadership & Management: Strategic Thinking and Planning, Dubai

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Define the strategic planning and control process and its main components.

Understand and apply strategic thinking.

Develop organizational and departmental strategies.

Use the organization's strategy to determine Key Performance Indicators KPIs.

Use KPIs to draft an organizational balanced scorecard.

Convert a strategic plan to an operating plan.

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

Technical Report Writing

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Write clear and reader friendly technical reports.

&bull Understand the structure of technical reports.

&bull Produce various types of technical reports.

&bull Prepare visuals that supplement and support technical reports.

&bull Present statistics and technical information in an understandable manner.

2008 International Low Impact Development Conference

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Westin Seattle Seattle, Washington United States

A number of national and regional Low Impact Development (LID) Conferences have been held in the United States, including the September 2004 conference hosted by the University of Maryland, College Park, and most recently, the March 2007 conference hosted by North Carolina State University in Wilmington, NC. The 2008 International LID Conference will highlight new and continuing work including research, developments, and community adoption of LID throughout the United States and other countries.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

* To continue to promote the use of LID as an effective alternative for traditional stormwater management, as well as to examine successful watershed management practices related to stream restoration;

* To inform practitioners throughout the U.S. and other countries on how to anticipate and address impediments for implementation of these techniques to accelerate change in the practice of stormwater management, including an information exchange to refine design processes, review procedures and construction standards related to LID technologies;

* To improve our collective understanding of how amended soil and vegetation helps manage stormwater, intercept precipitation, expand urban greenspace, and improve urban livability.

Contracts & Projects: Contract Development, Dubai

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify the contractual provisions needed in dierent types of contracts.

* Use appropriate language to create good contract clauses.

* Produce clear and unambiguous contractual clauses to suit each different situation.

* Distinguish between necessary complexity and mere legal jargon.

* Simplify complex language where appropriate.

Facilitation Skills: Managing Group Dynamics

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify and explain the process and value of facilitation.

* Examine the core concepts and competencies required to understand the dynamics of group process and facilitation.

* Recognize groups dynamics and balance between task and maintenance functions.

* Apply facilitation tools and techniques in a variety of situations.

* Ultimately improve their role as facilitators.

Facilitation Skills: Managing Group Dynamics, Dubai

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify and explain the process and value of facilitation.

* Examine the core concepts and competencies required to understand the dynamics of group process and facilitation.

* Recognize groups dynamics and balance between task and maintenance functions.

* Apply facilitation tools and techniques in a variety of situations.

* Ultimately improve their role as facilitators.

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Learn the functions of financial management.

* Understand the four key financial statements: balance sheet, income, cash flow and changes in owners'equity.

* Interpret the financial health of a company or profit center.

* Master capital budgeting and cost-volume-profit analysis.

* Use financial information to manage the business or their departments.

From Planning to Execution: A Winning Strategy Performance

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify and build company competencies, capabilities and resource strengths and explore essential key managerial components for implementing strategy.
* Examine and evaluate company best practices to strive for continuous improvement.
* Revise and develop current policies and procedures to facilitate strategy execution.
* Learn how information and operating systems enable company personnel to carry out their strategic roles proficiently.
* Learn how to tie rewards and incentives directly to the achievement of strategic and financial targets.
* Explore corporate cultures that promote good strategy execution and learn the importance of internal leadership that is needed to drive and keep the strategy implementation process moving forward.

Self, Time and Stress Management

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Sheraton Khalidya Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

* Manage time and time wasters.

* Set goals and objectives and prioritize accordingly.

* Identify their time usage profile by completing a self-assessment questionnaire.

* Improve meeting effectiveness.

* Identify stress causes and use effective techniques to manage them.

The Professional Executive Assistant/PA

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Practice advanced administration and secretarial techniques.

* Learn modern concepts and strategies related to the job, in order to carry out responsibilities with a high degree of skill.

* List the main causes of stress and the techniques needed to control them.

* Prepare a meeting agenda and take minutes accurately.

* Improve professional skills in communicating with the internal/external public in an effective manner.

Project Management Skills, Dubai

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Plan, schedule, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style.

* Review the financial aspects of the projects they are currently handling.

* Be more prepared to deal with all parties concerned through better negotiation and communication skills.

* Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects.

* Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects in the Arab World.

Job Analysis and Job Description

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Understand the importance of job descriptions in the wider context of human resources.

&bull Carry out job analysis to obtain information for the preparation of job descriptions and other purposes.

&bull Write job descriptions to cover the wider requirements of human resources.

Retail Management

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Oversee store operations, supervise employees and manage inventory.

&bull Understand customer behavior in a retail environment.

&bull Develop successful sales plans to grow store's profitability.

&bull Ensure a positive shopping experience.

&bull Set standards and model behavior for optimum customer service.

Risk Management: Delivering Business Opportunities

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Perth, Western Australia Australia

RMIA is seeking Expressions of Interest from competent individuals who wish to contribute towards the technical professional development program which will form part of the RMIA 5th Annual Conference 2008 in Perth, Western Australia. RMIA is seeking to provide a diverse range of learning styles and experiences for delegates with a particular emphasis on delegate participation. Therefore, priority will be given to selection of Expressions of Interest that meet the RMIA technical program requirements in relation to:

* Debate on contemporary risk management issues.
* Hypothetical risk management scenarios.
* Simulated court proceedings or regulatory inquiries.
* Relevant resource or energy related case studies from practitioners.
* Facilitated panel discussions on topics relevant to the conference theme.
* Specialist subject matter workshops of up to three hours duration.

Medical Bionics

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Manta Erskine Beach Resort, Lome, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

The Bionic Ear Institute is delighted to host the inaugural conference Medical Bionics - a new paradigm for human health. This conference will bring together a wide range of eminent and early career researchers working in the diverse field of medical bionics. Although they will travel from all regions of the world and bring expertise from disciplines as diverse as biotechnology, engineering, ICT, polymer science, nanotechnology and medicine, there will be one aim that unites all those attending the conference - to search for solutions to the human health challenges of the future.

The conference will examine the following themes:

Overview of medical bionics: design, development & commercialisation;

Smarter materials: intelligent polymers and nanotechnology in medical bionics;

Smarter devices: the role of ICT in medical bionics;

Neural interfaces for CNS and spinal cord stimulation;

Neural interfaces for sensory information (including auditory prostheses and retinal prostheses);

Cell based therapy: application in medical bionics;

Surgical and ethical considerations for medical bionics; and

Future directions in medical bionics.

International Conference on Optical Instrument and Technology (OIT)

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Beijing, China

Global Space Technology Forum

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Po Boc 62440

This forum will be the platform for national space agencies, space research institutes, start-ups, entrepreneurs, existing players offering commercial space applications, government and private corporations interested in using space technology, space tourism promoters, service providers and enthusiasts, finance and investment communities as well as others to connect and come together. It will provide opportunities to closely examine emerging space technologies and business plans, attending delegates can look forward to sharing thoughts on the latest space applications and research.

Exhibitors: The Global Space Technology Exhibition runs concurrently to the forum, providing an exclusive and valuable opportunity for worldwide space industry organizations to highlight their products, services, technologies and capabilities to the select, influential group of people from the Middle East and worldwide space industry representatives who are assembling here over the 3 days.

India Economic Summit

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
New Delhi, Delhi India

Economic forecasts predict that India’s growth rate will be at, or near, 8% in 2008 despite the slowdown in many of the largest industrialized economies. However, the resilience of the Indian economy will continue to be tested by looming global and domestic challenges.

With energy and commodity prices directly linked to global supply and demand, record setting prices present multiple challenges to India’s future domestic growth. Moreover, a strengthening rupee and forthcoming national elections are also setting the stage for a range of new issues that will reshape the country’s agenda going forward. It is in this context that the 24th India Economic Summit will have as its principal theme, “Adapting to Global Change”.

The programme is designed to generate insight and to improve the alignment of India’s development and industry priorities and as such is organized on four thematic pillars: Global Shifts; Managing Risks; Inclusive Growth; and Future Competitiveness.

American Education Week 2008

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
United States

NEA's 87th annual American Education Week (AEW) spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.

Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility reflects the Association's calling upon America to provide students with quality public schools so that they can grow, prosper, and achieve in the 21st century.

Marie Curie - iLEAPS conference - event 4

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Hotel Club "Le Continental" Hyeres, Provence Cote dAzur France

The objective of event 4 is to bring together most scientists (young and senior) involved in the field of understanding the role terrestrial biosphere plays in the climate system (changes, transitions, extremes) at the regional to global scale, and to make a firm status on the present knowledge of these interactions and the remaining parts to be explored. Talks and posters will initiate discussions that should lead to a synthesis paper on the state-of-the-art knowledge on this topic. Actions to carry out in the next 5 years should emerge from these discussions. These actions will include coordinated modelling experiments as well as synthesis of surface data at the regional to global scales. At the end of the workshop will set up a web site with the main papers, overheads, and reports on discussions to help the dissemination of the knowledge gained, and to help the writing up of the synthesis paper.

International Topical Meeting on Information Photonics (IP 2008)

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center Hyogo Japan

Information photonics is an emerging field that includes state-of-the-art methods, devices, models, and applications related to the utilization of optics in information society. The objective of this meeting is to bring together international scientists, researchers, engineers and students to discuss recent developments in the field of information photonics.

ACTE Canada Education Conference

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

2008 marks the third anniversary of the ACTE Canada Education Conference and this year’s event in Toronto will offer attendees the chance to learn the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Canadian business travel community, link with senior-level industry colleagues, and lead their organizations into 2009.

Last year, more than 250 delegates, representing travel and procurement departments of many of the world’s largest corporations; leading suppliers to the business travel industry; and agencies, government, and security professionals, from across Canada attended the conference, which saw a 13 percent increase in corporate buyer participation over 2006.

SPE Shale Gas Production Conference 2008

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Irving, Texas United States

This unique conference is focused on the geoscience and engineering aspects of gas shale production. Attendees will gain a depth and breadth of knowledge about technologies that are currently being deployed, as well as evolving technologies. The single-track, 2-day program will emphasize recent plays (e.g., the Barnett shale in Texas and the Woodford shale in Oklahoma), emerging plays (e.g., the Fayetteville shale in Arkansas and the Haynesville shale in Louisiana), and the shales of Appalachia.

3rd Annual Produced Water Management Summit

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Sheraton Hotel and Resort, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

The challenge is not only to find low price methods to reduce water handling costs and minimise environmental impact, but to also reflect the need for development of specific integrated engineering solutions. These are needed to effectively decrease unwanted water production, manage associated problems stemming from produced water, increase oil and gas production, and improve long-term hydrocarbon recovery.

Companies are actively trying to manage increasing quantities of water safely and economically whilst also exploring new management techniques and technologies on the market to optimize productivity and cut costs.

That is why Middle East oil and gas operators are realizing the importance of keeping up-to-date with alternative produced water monitoring, handling, treatment and disposal techniques that will maintain profitability, all showcased at the 3rd Annual Produced Water Management Summit

PosTech 2008 - The second global postal conference

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Maritim International Congress Center, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Technology is now fundamental to the infrastructure of our lives and particularly the way we communicate. This is significant for the Postal Industry in its role as part of the national and global communications infrastructure, as it impacts all aspects from the customer right through to the operation and delivery of the services.

The postal landscape is continually changing to respond to the threats and opportunities presented by technology, however, the opportunity to understand and share best practice is seldom available.
PosTech 2008 will be the second global conference focussing on the challenges and opportunities presented by technology over the coming years. This is a unique opportunity to understand the key challenges for the Postal Industry with some of the sectors thought leaders, key suppliers, legislators and postal operators.

5th International Conference on Solar Concentrators for the Generation of Electricity

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa 74855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, California United States 92260

The 5th International Conference on Solar Concentrators for the Generation of Electricity provides an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, industrialisation and commercialisation of solar concentrators for generating electricity or hydrogen. The conference will emphasize in-depth technical discussions on the science, engineering, and economics of systems that convert concentrated solar radiation to electricity or hydrogen, with primary emphasis on photovoltaic (PV) technologies.

Children’s Hospice International (CHI) 19th World Congress

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Palace Hotel San Francisco, California United States

Potable Reuse for Water Supply Sustainability

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Long Beach Long Beach, California United States

The program will include speakers from around the world who will discuss the challenges and successes involved in projects that aim to augment drinking water supplies with recycled water. The conference will also include the opportunity to tour local projects that take different approaches to potable reuse. The International Water Association is a cosponsor of this specialty conference

8th International CANDU Maintenance Conference

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Metro Toronto Convention Centre and InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel Toronto, Ontario Canada

At this point in time, where there are something like eight CANDU units in some stage of major refurbishment in addition to another 21 units in ongoing operation, the main objective of this Conference is to provide a forum for the discussion of the utility needs and objectives related to that and the engineering, project execution and technical capabilities needed to make that all happen.

The 2nd International Diabetes in Indigenous Peoples Forum

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

This international meeting brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals who work in the field of indigenous peoples' health. Presenters from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States will review relevant developments in the etiology, prevention and treatment of diabetes and related conditions among indigenous people with a focus on the sharing of international best practices.

3rd Asia Pacific Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry (2008 APWC)

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Tsukuba International Congress Center Tsukuba, Ibaraki Japan

Middle East Business Aviation(MEBA)

Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008,
Airport Expo, Dubai United Arab Emirates

An event for companies and individuals involved in the chartering, leasing, selling, purchasing, operating and servicing of business and VIP jets for private or corporate use.

The Middle East is now the worlds fastest expanding market for private jets. Industry experts forecast that the region will account for $720 million of the private jet market this year.

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