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Conventions: Nov 19, 2008

Indo Defence Expo & Forum

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Jakarta International Exhibition Centre, Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia

INDO DEFENCE 2008 Expo & Forum, the 3rd in its series, will host over 500 exhibitors from 40 countries and 20,000 delegates and trade visitors. INDO DEFENCE has proven to be the event where key decision makers gather.

It is little wonder why the biggest industry names such as EADS, Rosoboronexport, Sukhoi, Honeywell, North Sea Boats (Lundin Industry Boats), Atlas Elektronik GmbH, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd, BAE Systems, Fincantieri, KAI, Tatra, Poongsan Corporation, Pyser SGI (Asia) Pte Ltd, Saab Grintek Communications, Modlex, SAS Internasional and many others have made INDO DEFENCE Expo & Forum their preferred marketing platform to make the right contacts and do business.

1st International Future Mining Conference and Exhibition

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
University of New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The primary objective of the Conference is to present and discuss the innovations in mining industry and implementation of new scientific and technological developments from other disciplines to the mining industry and open discussions on Future Mining practices in the world and to provide communication among scientists, mine owners and engineers.

Cell-Based Assays, UK

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Cell-based assays monitor changes in live cells in response to a wide variety of inducers and events, such as receptor activation, external stimuli and stress, drugs, and modulated gene and protein expression. The market for these assays and their applications are growing rapidly with new advances in technology platforms and high throughput screening systems. Recent studies done by the MRG revealed a 40% growth from last year, with the worldwide market being worth a phenomenal $1.6 billion in 2007. This market force and the expansion of cell-based assays is derived from the overwhelming number of proteins (>million), the need for elucidating the functions of these proteins which are largely unknown, and better medicines. By employing bioassays in automated systems, the characterisation of a large number of drug targets can be streamlined and the drug discovery process made more efficient.

The cell-based assays of important targets for drug candidates facilitate the link between the laboratory and the clinic, enabling a range of bioassays to exist for a wide variety of applications in both academia and pharmaceutical R&D. Research in this area is intensifying and this is the optimum time for you learn about all the techniques and methods you need to succeed with cell-based assays. SMi's Cell-Based Assays conference is the ideal event at which to gain this knowledge and to hear about the latest technological developments in this field.

Critical challenges that will be addressed:

• BIOASSAY DEVELOPMENT: Examine the requirements for efficient cell-based assay development
• NEW AND IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: Gain an insight into the latest advances in the technologies behind cell-based assays from imaging to biosensors
• CELL-BASED ASSAY APPLICATIONS: Explore the versatility of cell based assay applications in a multitude of fields
• HIGH THROUGHPUT CELL-BASED SCREENING: Understand multi-parallel, high throughput and array systems of cell-based assays and applications
• EXPANDING THE POTENTIAL: From detection methods and reporter assays to gene and protein function and drug target discovery

17th National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada United States

The National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo — the nation's leading conference for anyone involved in the workers' comp or disability management industries — will be holding it's 17th annual
event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

In 2008, you'll have the opportunity to arrive a day early to attend a pre- conference symposium — a longer, more concentrated session to expand your knowledge about an important issue facing you today. Plus, it gives
you an extra evening to enjoy the excitement of Las Vegas. The full conference officially kicks off Wednesday November 19th with an opening keynote, to be followed by 2-1/2 jam-packed days of approximately 30 intensive topic-oriented break-out sessions.

7th Annual National Oil Companies 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

The 7th Annual National Oil Companies 2008 (19-20th November) is a annual landmark global event for both Governments & Private Companies (and the global industry value chain) to take stock of new petroleum industry directions, changing strategies, oil and gas projects, new investments, energy finance, Government strategies, and new venture opportunities in the world upstream oil, gas-LNG and GTL industry. Over 40 Speakers will make Presentations at this high level Conference.

Interiorlifestyle China: China International Trade Fair for Household Products and Accessories

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Shanghai International Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

Product groups / application areas

Dining
Glass, porcelain, ceramic, metal ware, design plastic, cutlery, kitchen tools and machines, small electric appliances

Giving
Arts and crafts, stationery, florists’ requisites, room fragrances, candles, limited edition gift articles, handcrafted series production figures, design and trend oriented gift articles

Living
Furniture and accessories, mirrors, art/photo frames, lighting, household articles, furnishings

7th National Oil Companies & Governments

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

As part of the London Oil Week, the 7th National Oil Companies & Governments Summit covers State Players in the Global Game; Giant States Worldwide & Global Impact, Global Landscapes & Reserve Access, State Initiative & Players; Investment, Portfolio & Relationships; Competitive National Oil Companies. The event concludes with a Book Launch for the Crude Continent by Dr. Duncan Clarke.

Hotels & Money Latin America

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Diplomat Golf Resort & SPa, Hallandale, Florida United States

Population growth and increased spending power have enhanced Latin America’s commercial markets and promoted regional tourism. Local residents are traveling more for business and pleasure. This has created demand in the budget, mid market and luxury sectors. Tourists from across the world, eager to experience Latin America and the Caribbean’s lavish resorts and eco-friendly, adventure inspired vacations are also stimulating market growth.
Investors and brands cautious about the real estate investment climate in the US and Europe are more eager than ever before to pursue opportunities in emerging markets and invest in Latin America’s hotel & resort market.

Hotels & Money Latin America explores the best strategies to develop new business and identify investment opportunities in the Latin hospitality market.

Conference themes will include:

• Industry outlook
• Sources of finance
• Transaction structure models
• Country close ups
• Mixed use projects
• Access & transportation
• Alternative hotel products
• Green development

Nursing in Practice - Birmingham

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham,, England, United Kingdom

Designed specifically to meet the educational needs of practice nurses and other primary care specialists, the programme features an impressive collection of speakers delivering highly topical and relevant presentations.
We will be discussing best practice and wide range of current issues including:

* Suicide risk awareness
* Managing neuropathic pain
* Hepatitis C
* Obesity management
* Promoting immunisation
* Sexual health and contraception

Our educational conferences are complemented by an exhibition featuring:

* Key charities
* Product suppliers
* Educational institutes
* Primary care services providers
* Recruitment specialists

Fair of Rubber Industry TOPGUM

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs Conference Center, Kielce, Poland

TOPGUM featured products offered by producers and distributors of rubber processing equipment; producers and distributors of rubber, additives applied in rubber processing, tools, tyres, technical articles made of rubber, conveyor belts, rubber flooring, etc. Among visitors to the Fair of Rubber Industry TOPGUM were representatives of companies specializing in the production, distribution, fitting and recycling of rubber products as well as representatives of other industries where rubber products and accessories are used.

Human Capital Management: Federal 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, Virginia United States

KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM HCMF:

• Align your human capital strategies with your missions, goals, and organizational culture
• Identify and analyze critical skills and competency gaps between your current and future workforce
• Learn about human capital success stories and future roadmaps from top DoD leaders and CHCOs from Federal Agencies
• Improve performance management systems to support employee development and assist in succession planning
• Streamline and integrate your human resources processes to improve workforce management and service delivery

Commercial Aircraft Forum China 2008 (CAF)

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Swissotel Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu China

Commercial Aircraft Forum (CAF), China 2008, the flagship aerospace event in China, will be held in Shanghai 19th to 21st November. More than 200 industrial decision makers and professionals are expected to attend from developed industrial areas like the States, France, Russia, Canada, Brazil and Japan. CAF is exclusively dedicated to the aircrafts manufacturing & maintenance value chain, including ranging from the equipments parts supply chain, advanced technology & materials to MRO & PMAs, support & infrastructure system. It will also discuss the rosy future and inevitable challenges in the competitive and promising Asia Pacific market, with a focus on China.

The National Everywoman Conference 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London, England, United Kingdom

In its 8th year, the National everywoman Conference is the premier conference for female entrepreneurs. A ‘must-attend’ event in the business calendar, it is the biggest one
day conference for women business owners in the UK looking for expert advice on how to move their business forward.

This valuable event offers inspiration, workshops, presentations and panel sessions from the country’s top women in business. In addition to receiving valuable business advice, female business owners are able to network and share ideas with fellow female entrepreneurs.

IMTC 2008 - International Medical Travel Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
COEX InterContinental 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

Biological Monitoring

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
SCI International Headquarters, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, England, United Kingdom

Topics:L

• Evaluating the protective effect of surgical masks against airborne influenza virus

• Biological Monitorin for Occupational Hygienists

ESD and Latchup Design and Technology Short Course

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Electrostatic discharge is a 4 Billion (USD) a year problem for the Semiconductor Industry. This problem is likely to grow in the future as smaller devices are susceptible to damage at lower static voltages and latchup under more subtle conditions. Today, circuit designers and process integration engineers require a fundamental knowledge of device physics and electrothermal behavior of I/O structures in order to develop a process that is robust and can withstand the challenges of today’s varied environments in which ICs are fielded. Layout, ESD pulse behavior, semiconductor physics, and device modeling are all required to produce a successful product. Your industry needs competent engineers and scientists to help achieve these goals. ESD Design and Technology is a 2 to 4 day course that offers detailed instruction on a variety of subjects pertaining to ESD design and technology. This course is designed for every manager, engineer, and technician concerned with ESD at the I/O design level, the chip level, or supplying ESD tools and simulators to the industry.

Financial Intelligence

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Learn how financial information is used to make decisions and communicate with stakeholders

Every manager, regardless of functional area, needs a basic financial understanding in order to make decisions, allocate resources, and budget expenses. Without a formal background in finance or accounting, even experienced managers may need a refresher in how to really interpret "the numbers." When you leave this course, you will recognize how financial information is used for making internal decisions as well as communicating with stakeholders.

Project Management and New Product Development

Nov 19, 2008 - Dec 3, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

New product development is a disciplined and defined set of tasks and steps that describe the normal means by which a company converts embryonic ideas into salable products or services.This course describes the overall process of strategy, organization, concept generation, product and marketing plan creation and evaluation, and commercialization of a new product. In the course, you will learn the key success factors in new product development, and discover ways to bring those factors to bear in your own organization.

NatStats08 Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Crowne Promenade Melbourne, Victoria Australia

NatStats08 will give you an opportunity to meet with a wide range of key players involved in the production and use of the official data that informs and shapes a great deal of public and private policy and investment decisions across our nation.

This is a particularly important time in the evolution of our national statistical infrastructure as the many data custodians and producers of official statistical data seek to support the greater emphasis being placed by governments on both the importance of clearly defined outcomes for publicly funded initiatives and of establishing quantifiable measures to assess progress in achieving these outcomes.

The Conference will involve you in discussions on how we might improve and extend our measures of progress in Australian society as well as more generally improve the statistical base for the nation to assist and encourage informed decision making research and discussion within governments and the wider community in collaborative and cost effective ways.

4th Mass Transport, Mass Gathering and Precinct Security Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Sofitel Brisbane Brisbane, Queensland Australia

PAs and Executive Secretaries Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

21st Century PAs and Executive Secretaries have come a long way since the old days of shorthand and answering calls, they now hold complex and challenging roles in all kinds of organizations. The wide ranging responsibilities and tasks of today’s PAs and Executive Secretaries require new management and technology skills, including project management, IT, communications, research, customer service, public relations, scheduling, and more. Datamatix Group is pleased to present a unique event that offers an opportunity for regional PAs and Executive Secretaries to update their knowledge and enhance their skills through power-packed presentations and interactive panel discussions.

Green Shipping

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Athens, Greece

In this event, you will hear from your peers on how to ensure sustainable practices from ship building, operations through to recycling. Session experts will also explore the ROI and commercial benefits of investing in a green fleet. This high-level event will bring to attention the most topical environmental issues facing ship owners and managers and the most cost-effective methods in dealing with them.

THE AGENDA:
• Is Going Green Good Business?
• Encouraging a Proactive Approach Amongst Ship-Owners
• Maximising Commitment to Training Throughout the Company
• Reducing Emissions While Maximising Profits
• Overcoming the Operational Challenges in Running a Green Fleet

SIU World Uro-Oncology Update

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Espacio Riesco Santiago, Chile

For 2008, we have chosen to focus on uro-oncology, an area to which we devote more and more of our daily practice. Nowadays, oncology is probably the most dynamic arena of our specialty. Progress in uro-oncology occurs every day and the fruits of research are applied to clinical practice very quickly, so our meeting will be an excellent opportunity for a very timely update.

Although cutting-edge science is important, we acknowledge that some advances cannot be applied in many countries, and that others do not represent useful standards of care for everyday practice. For this reason, we will focus on providing urologists with evidence-based, well-established tools for the care of their patients. With this in mind, Drs. Richard Williams and Laurence Klotz, along with their Scientific Committee, have prepared a comprehensive and attractive programme with something of interest to every urologist, including uro-oncology for both adults and children.

China Commercial Real Estate Investment 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Shanghai Marriott Hotel, Hongqiao, Shanghai (munic.) China

China Commercial Real Estate Investment 2008 will be the leadership forum as the place where the industry comes for guidance and thought-provoking! This is your best chance to enter and expand your business in the evolving China commercial real estate market.

Encouraged by normalizing and lowering barriers to market entry, as well as appreciating trend of RMB value, foreign funds have gradually increased their speeds of investing in China's commercial real estate market. Contrary to the outer situation, the domestic economic environment is becoming stricter. For example, a series of tight financial currency policies force developers to look for new financing channels, and amount reduction in land supply requires developers to cope with the predicament of developing and operating.

Pharmacogenomics

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, New York United States

This meeting will focus on the opportunities presented by the growing contribution of emerging genomic information and technologies to interdisciplinary approaches in the study of variable responses of humans to drugs and toxic agents, and how research may benefit the individual. The meeting will provide an in depth focus on diverse areas including the biochemistry and physiology of drug action, uptake and metabolism, and how this is affected by genetics; the opportunities for discovery and design of new therapeutic agents; personalizing medicine; understanding and managing adverse drug reactions; the impact of academic and commercial initiatives; ethical, legal, regulatory and social consequences of genetics applied to medicines.

The meeting will include two sessions devoted to major global pharmacogenomics research initiatives. These sessions are intended to highlight recent advances in global pharmacogenomics research and to stimulate collaborations through sample sharing and data/knowledge sharing.

We aim to bring together senior and junior investigators, postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers, medical, regulatory and ethical experts in a range of disciplines to share existing research and experience, and to explore the potential of working together in new international and interdisciplinary research areas for the benefit of individual patients.

8th Annual Surface and Colloid Symposium

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Lund, Scania Sweden

Surface and colloid science is essential to the art and science of making advanced modern and future materials. Accordingly, the aim of this Symposium is to highlight the role of surface and colloid science for the synthesis and processing of advanced polymeric and inorganic materials. Four main topics will be covered, namely, polymers and organic coatings, materials from renewable resources, porous materials and nanoparticles.

Tissue World Asia 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Shanghai Internation Exhibition Center, Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

CMP Asia's second ever Tissue World conference and exhibition in Asia will take place November 19-21, 2008. This event will be targeted at the Asian tissue business. It has been created in the same spirit as Nice and Miami's events, both of which were tremendous successes.

Compamed 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

Companies in the outside supplier and services industries are the driving forces behind innovation and efficiency.
The COMPAMED offers you the ideal information and communication platform to position your products and services correctly – products, which excel through high specialisation, perfection in detail and precision engineering.

Exhibitors at the COMPAMED show specialist visitors complete solutions for individual problems. Technologies of the future are already shown at the COMPAMED.

Medica.de - 40th World Forum for Medicine

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

MEDICA and COMPAMED 2007: previous year’s level maintained

Messe Düsseldorf Northern Entry The manufacturers of medical products and medical technology are the driving force behind growth for the future sector of the health industry. Their innovative products and systems are making an increasingly important contribution to improving the efficiency and quality of patient care. The specialist world consisting of doctors’ surgeries, clinics, laboratories, the trade and industry, seized the opportunity and was present in Düsseldorf in impressive numbers. Over the four days of the fair, the events still attracted approx. 137,000 trade visitors from around 100 countries to the Rhine.

Contract Law for non-Lawyers 1 day training, Adelaide

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel & Resort, Adelaide, South Australia Australia

One-day interactive training for non-lawyers who negotiate and manage commercial contracts.

• Save your company millions of dollars by avoiding costly contractual mistakes
• Establish the ground rules for profitable,ongoing contractual relations
• Protect your corporate interests by unveiling advanced pre-contractual negotiation technique
• Avoid cash-sapping litigation by drafting contractual terms which anticipate potential problems and by exploiting
alternative dispute resolution
• End sour and frustrating commercial relationships by executing clear-cut termination strategies
• Clarify the intricacies of the Trade Practices Act, Contracts Review Act and Fair Trading Act, and their effect on your existing agreements
• Magnify your future bargaining power through the use of thoughtfully crafted exemption and penalty clauses

Public Sector Governance

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Mantra on Northbourne, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Strong leadership is key to integral public sector governance. Ethics and values determine the honesty of a organisation. While fadulant and corrupt activity will always exist, recent rulings and laws concerning the freedom of information have forced transparency within all departments and therefore helped reduce corruption.

Experimental Techniques in Semiconductor Research

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
East Midlands Conference Centre Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

This one-day course is aimed primarily at new researchers working in the fields of experimental semiconductor physics and semiconductor technology. Much of the content will also be of interest to the wider condensed matter research community and to established researchers wanting to update their knowledge of the latest techniques. The talks will emphasize practical aspects of semiconductor research such as device fabrication, choice of equipment and measurement techniques. Subjects will include: structural characterisation, semiconductor processing, scanning probe methods, low noise electrical measurements and optical measurement techniques.

Embedded Technology 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Pacifico Yokohama Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan

Embedded Technology 2008 is the largest trade show and conference for embedded system designers and managers.
It introduces advanced technologies and solutions for emerging embedded applications, including digital consumer electronics, automotive, wireless/ubiquitous computing and factory automation.

Bullet-Proof CAPA

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Training 2600 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Palo Alto, California United States 94303

CAPA, Corrective and Preventive Action, is a major element of cGMP compliance, and key source of regulatory problems.

How can companies allocate scarce resources to those activities that have the greatest impact to product quality / safety, minimize resources on minor issues, and still satisfy the regulatory agencies? Since the US FDA and the EU have repeatedly stated that the majority of quality and regulatory activities are or should be "risk based", how can this be implemented under CAPA. Changing a company's CAPA system to a true risk-based closed-loop system results in a redistribution of scarce resources to activities that have a higher payoff in terms of reduced liability, both civil and regulatory, and improved product function and safety - resulting in a "bullet proof" CAPA system.

Scientific Processing for Injection Molding

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Toronto, Ontario Canada

The class is designed for those who need an introduction to Injection Molding and would like to understand the underlying scientific principles. It will discuss the important aspects of the factors required to develop a robust injection molding process, using the techniques of Scientific Molding and Scientific Processing. Scientific principles related to the complete molding process, from when the plastic pellet enters the facility to when it leaves as a finished product, will be discussed. Design of Experiments, Cavity Pressure Information and Rheological Shear imbalances specifically for Injection Molding will be covered. Correlation Studies between dimensions and cavity pressure will be discussed. Finally, a summary will outline the use and place of each of the Scientific Processing techniques, together with a road map to a successful operation of a molding operation.

Fundamentals of Plastics Materials & Processing

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Toronto, Ontario Canada

This seminar is valuable for technical, scientific and engineering personnel, either entering the field of plastics or interested in broadening their knowledge of materials and processing techniques. The presentation is descriptive and practical. It is widely illustrated with photographs. It is also suitable for people in plastics sales, purchasing, marketing and management positions who do not possess a technical, engineering or scientific background.

Aerospace & Defense Finance Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Credit Suisse Headquarters, New York, New York United States

A must attend for VPs of business development, commercial/military suppliers/ contractors and anyone looking to expand their market share and increase their presence in this elite community!

New in 2008

• Higher level government representation
• Increased opportunities to meet with speakers and panelists
• Analysis of election impact- first major event after election- opportunity to hear forecasts and get guidance, clarity and detail around upcoming 2009 financial year from industry experts

4th Annual Building Your Digital Signage Business Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois United States

Strategy Institute presents the 4th Annual Building Your Digital Signage Business Conference, the only industry event offering digital signage businesses money making and growth strategies. Supported by numerous industry experts and providing exceptional networking opportunities, the event will be held November 19 & 20, 2008, at Hotel Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza in Chicago

The fourth year of this prestigious event will once again bring together all the stakeholders who are serious about building and growing their digital signage business. With expanding end-user verticals and increasing acceptance for digital out-of-home advertising, this event makes a marked difference in contributing to best practices, strategies, and tools for success.

Info Comm Asia 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

InfoCommAsia has brought together Asian buyers and global suppliers of information presentation and display technology since 1998. Its Integrated Systems series of trade exhibitions and educational seminars, first in Singapore and then in China, has provided the event organizer with extensive knowledge of the marketplace and a comprehensive database of market players in Asia. More significantly, the Asian Pro AV market has come to expect meaningful exchanges and learning at InfoCommAsia events. The company has gained recognition for its professionalism and dedication in delivering top rate technology and solutions to the Asian marketplace.

MIPIM Asia 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Enjoy access to a large range of development projects and funds through an exhibition area of 9,000 m² highlighting offices, retail and the hospitality industry. Join 2,500 of your peers for FREE to establish new contacts and strike those all important deals. Don’t wait, simply contact us to make sure that you are eligible and get your invitation form.

Unmanned Aircraft System Payloads Conference 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marine, San Diego, California United States

As the number of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) continue to multiply, so does the need for highly advanced payload technologies to support these systems. Numerous UASs now are targeted for multi-mission roles, requiring a wide range of payload systems to accomplish wide-varying missions – from persistent surveillance to search-and-destroy. The development of UAS payload technologies to support global warfighter operations is creating vast new opportunities for Industry. New mission requirements must be met but numerous capability gaps must first be overcome. How can your organization make an impact?

This cutting-edge conference brings together a world-class speaking panel filled with the key, upper-echelon decision makers, hailing from both DoD and Industry. You will receive a comprehensive look at the current and emerging UAS payload needs and opportunities.

ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2008

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, Cancun Mexico

Designed to promote an international dialogue that advances aviation in the region, ALTA's annual Airline Leaders Forum has become the leading and largest event in the Latin America and Caribbean commercial aviation industry.

Attended by top-level executives, the sell-out conference includes the participation of 450 delegates from 30 countries, key executives from 37 airlines and more than 35 CEOs and presidents of Latin American and Caribbean airlines.

This year, the fifth annual ALTA Airline Leaders Forum is slated to take place November 19 - 21 at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, Cancun, Mexico

2nd Israeli Conference on Robotics (ICR 2008)

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Beit Heil Haavir Herzlia Israel

The Israeli Conference on Robotics (ICR) is a bi-annual meeting, with the first conference held in June 2006. It is intended to provide a forum for Israeli and foreign researchers and engineers from industry and academia to discuss and exchange ideas on contemporary topics in robotics and automation, encourage local and international collaborations, and foster a viable robotics industry in Israel.

A specific goal of the 2nd ICR is to solicit governmental support to recognize robotics as a field of national priority. The scientific program will include plenary talks that will review the current state of robotics worldwide, a panel discussion that will focus on the future of robotics in Israel, and presentations of contributed and invited papers in several technical tracks.

11th IEEE International Conference on Communications Systems (ICCS 2008)

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Asia International Hotel, Guangzhou, Guangdong China

The Eleventh IEEE International Conference on Communications Systems (ICCS 2008) will be held from 19 to 21 Nov 2008 in Guangzhou, China. This year, ICCS 2008 is technically sponsored by IEEE ComSoc and co-organized by the IEEE Singapore Communications Chapter and the South China University of Technology (SCUT) with participation of academics and researchers from the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) in Singapore and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The papers published in IEEE ICCS 2008 will be included in IEEE Xplore and indexed by EI Compendex.

You are invited to submit papers and propose tutorial & special sessions that include but are not limited to the following areas in Information Engineering, Communication Systems & related applications.

• Antennas, propagation & channel modeling
• Cognitive radio
• Communication software & electronics
• Dynamic spectrum management
• Grid networks
• High speed networks

Game Connect: Asia Pacfic [GCAP08] Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008,
Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth Street Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Representatives from the Asia Pacific region’s game development industry will converge in Australia once again to focus on industry improvement, investment, advancement and growth.

GCAP 08 will deliver a stimulating technical program that features leaders in the field of game development who will present new knowledge and thinking covering a wide range of disciplines and topics.

Game developers, publishers, distributors and investors should attend, along with interactive entertainment industry players and educators. Whether you’re a programmer, project director, senior architect or designer, studio staff member, a new recruit or student, GCAP 08 offers tangible benefits. Specialist recruitment agencies and media will be in attendance and are also welcome.

7th Annual Image Fusion

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008,
Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia United States

The US military has a critical need for cutting edge surveillance and reconnaissance technologies as it experiences a surge in enemy combatant intelligence. Intelligence tools such as image fusion and sensor fusion are required to maintain battlefield superiority. IDGA's 7th Annual Image Fusion conference will provide insight into the need to accelerate improvements to electro-optical devices, associated display systems, and components.

DigiWorld Summit 2008: 30th IDATE International Conference

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
Le Corum, Montpellier, Languedoc Rousillon France

The internet is at once the point of convergence and the driving force behind most of the changes and innovations in the DigiWorld.

The DigiWorld Summit will seek to address these various issues, with particular focus on:

• the views of the industry’s leading players (internet, telcos & cellcos, media & content, equipment suppliers), regulators, public authorities and industry experts;
• providing a European and international perspective on the issues, with South Korea as this year’s Guest Country;
• high-level specialty sessions and plenary sessions (keynote speakers and roundtables), devoted to a cross-sector and forward-looking perspective;
• analysis provided by IDATE experts.

Fashion & Lifestyle Expo

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
SM Mall Of Asia Mascardo Street, Lapaz Village Makati City Philippines

Fashion & Lifestyle Expo features only the bests in products and services from food & beverages to natural body care & cosmetics, from apparel & accessories to beauty salons, from resorts, spas & physical fitness to home living & furniture, hotel & travel, publishing, corporate give-ways, souvenir & gift items, food and caterers, and even finance & other ventures.

5th Specialty Elastomer / TPEs

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008,
InterContinental Pudong Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

TPEs are gaining more acceptance amongst processors as a material of choice. Intelligent design trends and performance capabilities have helped deliver more superior cost-benefits. Aggressive inter-material competition is a reality producers must grapple with especially when margins are squeezed further amid rising energy and feedstock costs. The 5th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs is to meet these challenges.

China is the factory of the world across various industries like Auto, 3Cs, Personal Care, Footwear, etc. Global compounders have set up operations in China to be close to these customers. However, not all are successful in their foray into China. Sharing successful strategies is the focus of 5th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Conference.

Importance of AE / SAE Reporting in the Drug & Device Development Process

Nov 19, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008,
ONLINE Palo Alto, California United States 94303

With the pressure on pharmaceutical companies to reduce cost and expand their markets there has been an ever increasing focus on outsourcing non core competencies to China. This effort has led companies in becoming more global in nature and allows them to become closer to their markets. The perceived benefits of outsourcing, reduced costs, increased profits, shorter cycle times and a focus on core competencies has been overshadowed by inconsistent regulatory standards, defaulting in enforcing quality programs and a lack of supply chain oversight. This program will examine the benefits of outsourcing in China along with the risks and review possible solutions needed to enhance supply chain security while consistently delivering safe products to the consumer/patient.

Areas Covered in the seminar:

• Current Environment of outsourcing in China. A look at actual product issues relating to recalls counterfeit product and product substitution.
• Why China and why outsourcing? A review of the parameters used to justify outsourcing your operations.
• A Review of the regulatory, quality, safety and oversight shortcomings that impact successful operations in China.
• A look at the various technical, regulatory and logistical solutions.
• A strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Security solution needed for your success.

Instructor Profile:
Richard Gaeto, Newcastle Strategic Partners provides integrated supply chain solutions to the Life Science Industry. Newcastle Strategic Partners has extensive Bio-Pharmaceutical and Medical Device experience in all aspects of the Supply Chain including strategy development and implementation, process improvement, systems integration, distribution, 3rd party logistics and more. Richard Gaeto, President of Newcastle Strategic Partners has worked with several of the leading biotechnology companies throughout his career leading Supply Chain Strategies for such companies as Centocor, Immunex, Amgen, Dendreon and ZymoGenetics. The work done for these companies included Formal Cost Reduction Programs, Cold Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, Product Launch Strategies, Brand Protection Programs, Distribution Programs, Packaging Initiatives, Channel Management and Global Transportation Strategies.