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Conventions: Nov 26, 2008

 
Monitored Professional Development Scheme (Middlesborough)
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
Thistle Hotel, Middlesborough, England, United Kingdom

How will you benefit from these seminars?

- Existing mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness of the Scheme, reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
- Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
- The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice.
- The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.

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ChinaCoat 2008
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 28, 2008,
Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Guangzhou, Guangdong China

Currently the third largest chemical producer, China ranks first as an importer of chemicals globally. The completion of current petrochemical and downstream projects has significantly boosted China’s ranking as a chemical producer, yet its need for chemical imports is likely to continue. Indeed, by 2010, China is set to become the world’s second largest consumer of polymers after USA. In the coatings sector, China today is the world’s second largest paint producer and is also the world's largest producer of powder coatings. With its population of 1.4 billion and coatings growth of at least 12% per year, this boundless and expanding market provides challenges and opportunities for all players seeking new customers or partners.

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Vietnma Electronics 2008 - The 12th International Exhibition in Vietnam on Electronics Products
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 29, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnam’s electronic industry targets 4-6 billion USD in
production value and 3-5 billion in export turnover by
2010. By 2020, the electronics industry would become a
chief driver of the nation’s economic development,
generate employment for 500,000 workers and have a
contingent of engineers and technicians of international
quality to draw upon.

Scope of Exhibits:
• Electronics Components & Accessories
• Home Entertainment & Appliances
• Measuring, Testing, Manufacturing Equipment and
Electronic Manufacturing Process
• Multimedia / Electronics Gaming
• Office Automation & Equipment
• Personal Care / Beauty / Healthcare Electronics
• Security Products
• Audio & Visual Products
• Computer & Peripherals / Personal Digital
• Others

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Vietnam Telecomp 2008 - The 12th International Exhibition in Vietnam on Telecommunications and Information Technology
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 29, 2008,
Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Strong Support from the Vietnam Government Authorities & Industry Influencers
The exhibition is sponsored by Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and jointly organized by Vietnam's largest operator Vietnam Posts & Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT) and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. It also gains support from Ministry of Trade - Industry, Ministry of Science - Technology, Ministry of Planning & Investment, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI), Hochiminh City People's Committee, Vietnam Radio and Electronics Association, Vietnam Association for Information Processing, Vietnam Electronics Industries Association, Hochiminh City Television, and Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre.

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World Communications Award
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
The Lon Hilton on Park Lane, London, England, United Kingdom

The World Communication Awards recognise the companies and individuals responsible for the innovations, achievements and great new services that are helping to build tomorrows industry. The Awards are open to all communications providers, whether they are traditional carrier, service provider, multimedia content provider or another organisation providing a communication service.

The World Communication Awards maintain their fiercely protected independence and focus on the big issues, while encouraging more entries from communications providers across the globe, both large and small, to ensure the awards can truly claim ’world’ status.

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The 6th China International Mobile Phone Industry Exhibition & Seminar (Mobilexpo China 2008)
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 28, 2008,
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Rm. 904, Yinxing Building, No. 2, Lane 51, Longcao Shenzhen, Guangdong China 200235

China International Mobile Phone Industry Exhibition & Seminar (Abbreviation: Mobilexpo China) was launched in Shanghai and has kept fast growing during the past 6 years. The brand expo will be moved to Shenzhen, the Capital of Mobile phone, from 26th to 28th November, 2008.

Since its establishment, the expo has grown up to be a prestigious event in the industry. With approximately 500 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors in 2007, Mobilexpo China becomes the largest professional exhibition. It shows the developing trend of the industry and provides a large platform for the transaction and exchange of the insiders. With its high level of internationalization, it attracts attention of the media from home and abroad.

Mobilexpo China 2008 will exhibit handsets, mobile parts, mobile accessories and related services.

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GCC Telecoms’ Business Challenges Conference
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Datamatix proudly announces the first ever GCC Telecoms’ Business Challenges Conference, which will be held November 26, 2008 in Dubai UAE.

Strong and steady economic growth in the GCC countries, rapidly changing technology trends, and increasing market demands have stimulated growth in the region’s telecom industry over the past few years. In this vital period of development, it is imperative that the leaders and major players in the regional telecom industry take the time to discuss and address important issues affecting the sector and create strategies for its continued success and future expansion.

The conference’s objective is to address a variety of topics from regulatory issues, finance, and investments to technological developments and other issues related to the telecom sector.

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Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference (SMAANZ 2008)
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 29, 2008,
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia Australia

The theme of "Raising the Bar: Promoting Excellence in Sport Management" is particularly appropriate to Fremantle as it has a rich history of sporting achievements.

Almost overnight, Fremantle transformed itself into a city that hosted the America's Cup battle in 1987 and became the host city for the Fremantle Dockers of AFL fame. Sporting teams from Western Australia are also renowned for being both trailblazing and innovative resulting in much success on the sporting field.

However, off the field, the challenge remains to continually improve and update knowledge in sport management. The organising committee would like to receive proposals for papers on any topic of interest in the field of sport management, but particularly in relation to the following themes:

*Sports Governance and Leadership
*Sports Marketing, Media and PR
*Sports Law
*Sports Tourism and Events
*Sports Policy and Development
*Sports Participation and Social Issues

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5th Annual Kiss my Tiara
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
South Service and Harvester Rd Burlington, Ontario Canada L9C 7N7

Burlington's Premier "Fling with Bling" Event! Celebrating five successful and sassy years! Enjoy an evening with international motivational speaker and author Canada's Diamond Coach and CSO (Chief Sparkle Officer) Adele Alfano, entertainment by recording artist and broadway singer Maria D'Amelio and resident belly dancing with Marishka. Our MC for the evening, Burlington's own and the original queen of glitter and celebrating 50 years in business Jackie Orr. Shop at the Xtreme Emporium, buffet dinner, and tons of door prizes. Burlington Holiday Inn, Guelph Line/South Service Rd, 5 to 9 pm, $60 per person. Partial proceeds will benefit World Vision. Contact Adele at 905-578-6687 or adele@kissmytiara.ca

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Conference on Enterprise Risk Management in China 2008
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 30, 2008,
Wuhan, Hubei China

Enterprise Risk Management has become increasingly interesting to both the academic researchers and management practitioners. Responding to the need to strengthen risk management as a priority on the management agenda, this conference leads research on risk management in collaboration with various public organizations, academics and private interests, especially ties between Canadian and Chinese financial mathematicians.

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Advanced Defeating IEDs Case Studies & Training Workshops 2008
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 28, 2008,
Brussels, Belgium

The workshop will focus on:


* Home based IEDs threat
* Terrorist surveillance detection (TSD)
* Examining threat assessment and
* IED identification techniques
* Disarming and defeating IEDs
* The integral role of technology in countering IEDs
* Analyzing the need for standardization of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across MODs and security forces
* Assault IEDD operations and planning (HOSTAGE RESCUE AND RAPID INTERDICTION OPERATIONS)
* Individual protective measures (IPM)
* Best training practices in the fight against IEDs

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Private Equity Congress - Italia
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
Four Seasons Hotel Milan, Milan, Lombardia Italy

Southern Europe unquote” is excited to announce the second unquote” Italia Private Equity Congress in 2008.

This one day single stream event, held in English, will focus on core issues influencing the private equity market, successful competitive strategies and investment potential in Southern Europe. This exclusive, event is meticulously designed for leading institutional investors, venture capitalists, bankers, lawyers to discuss their concerns and the challenges surrounding investment in private equity in the Southern Europe region.

The live version of Southern Europe unquote" :


• Providing unrivalled coverage of the latest trends and developments in the private equity world
• Our sessions comprise of top quality speakers from industry professionals based in the Southern Europe region
• The format is largely one of panel discussions which creates an intimate forum and encourages free discussion and networking

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IT Project Management, Sydney
Nov 26, 2008 - Nov 26, 2008,
New South Wales Australia

This IT Project Management forum looks at ways IT professionals can rise to meet every challenge with basic project management prosesses as well as other areas of the business. Instead of simply a technician, IT professionals are now expected to also be a people manager, with all the difficulty that comes in aligning and directing people. With this comes the complexities of time management, balancing personalities, performance measurement and battle of internal politics.

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