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Conventions: Mar 16, 2009

5th World Water Forum: Istanbul 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 22, 2009,
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Building on the success of the 4th World Water Forum held in Mexico City last March, which boasted over 15,000 visitors from every continent, Istanbul was selected as the host of the Forum from six possible candidates following an extensive process. With a history rich in water resources, culture and technology, Turkey presented a very strong candidature, especially due to the tri-partite cooperation established between the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

BioMedical Asia 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Suntec International Exhibition Centre, Singapore

Is a week of business festival that brings together international and regional pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, research institutions, regulators, investors, physicians and other key stakeholders to discuss latest discoveries, partnership opportunities, viable business ventures and best industry practices.

Covering 6 main conferences and a number of industry focused summits & masterclasses, BioMedical Asia 2009 will be the most encompassing and comprehensive event in Asia where over 1,000 biomedical industry players will gather.

BioMedical Asia 2009 is where new innovations are discussed, business ventures and partnerships are explored, and investment opportunities are sealed.

Masterbatch Asia 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Nai Lert Park Bangkok - A Raffles International Hotel Bangkok Thailand

The event provides an international forum for all companies involved in the Asian masterbatch business. Following on from the success of Masterbatch Asia 2008 which saw both local and international masterbatch producers and suppliers in attendance, Masterbatch Asia 2009 offers participants the opportunity to learn of the new developments and future trends that will influence the Asian industry.

The conference programme will cover a number of sessions looking at raw material, machinery, market trends and customer developments. The conference will cover the latest trends in pigments, additives and equipment, focusing on the business opportunities these new developments will offer the masterbatch/concentrate producer. A discussion of the way the processing industry is emerging in the region will also be a key focus for the event.

PVC Formulation 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Maritim Hotel Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

PVC is one of the most widely used polymers and formulation depends on the application, from pipes and profiles to packaging and medical devices. There are many types of additives available and different methods of processing. Formulation is a specialist skill and can be used to add value to differentiate products. This event provides an international forum for all companies involved in compounding PVC to learn about the latest technical developments and market trends.

At this time, there is a focus on reformulation because of the requirements to replace lead stabilisers and the issues with phthalate plasticisers. When one ingredient is replaced the whole balance of additives has to be reviewed and it is an opportunity to look for ways to cut costs.

10th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED 2009)

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Doubletree Hotel San Jose, California United States

The International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), is a premier Design & Design Automation conference, aimed at bridging the gap between and integration of, electronic design tools and processes, integrated circuit technologies, processes & manufacturing, to achieve design quality. ISQED is the pioneer and leading conference dealing with design for manufacturability and quality issues, front to back. The conference provides a forum to present and exchange ideas and to promote the research, development, and application of design techniques & methods, design processes, and EDA design methodologies and tools that address issues which impact the quality of the realization of designs into physical integrated circuits. ISQED emphasizes a holistic approach toward design quality and intends to highlight and accelerate cooperation among the IC Design, EDA, Semiconductor Process Technology and Manufacturing communities.

Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Hyatt Regency Perth Perth, Western Australia Australia

Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning is a two-day symposium highlighting the latest advances, technologies, practices and concerns in the field. Since the outstanding success of the last conference in 2004, the world has changed in very important ways. Firstly, the world has begun to respond to predictions of climate change, with CO2 trading, capping and taxation systems emerging worldwide. The indication is that these programs will continue to grow. Secondly, the world has also seen a significant increase in the demand and production for most commodities but the growth in Reserve Bases has not kept pace. Both climate change and the mismatch between demand and Reserve Base growth add new dimensions of complexity and uncertainly to the already challenging domains of Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning.

CLESSec - 1st International Workshop on Contactless Security

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Fukuoka Japan

Contactless proximity Technologies such as Smartcards and Near Field Communication are already part of our everyday life. For the consumer unnoticed and simple to use, they are a popular alternative to conventional communication channels. With the integration of these technologies into everyday devices like mobile phones, possibilities and risks for applications arise. The central aim of this workshop is to bring together users, engineers and researchers (from industry and academy) to discuss and identify security and privacy issues related to contactless technologies and applications on top.

ARES 2009 Conference

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Japan

The Fourth International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (“ARES 2009 – The International Dependability Conference”) will bring together researchers and practitioners in the area of dependability. ARES 2009 will highlight the various aspects of dependability - with special focus on the crucial linkage between availability, reliability and security.

ARES aims at a full and detailed discussion of the research issues of dependability as an integrative concept that covers amongst others availability, safety, confidentiality, integrity, maintainability and security in the different fields of applications.

The Forth International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Japan

The aim of the conference is to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications:

• Software Intensive Systems
• Complex systems
• Intelligent Systems

Software Intensive Systems are systems which heavily deal with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More and more domains are involved with software intensive systems, i.e. automotive, telecommunication systems, embedded systems in general, industrial automation systems, business applications. The outcome of web services delivers a new platform for enabling software intensive systems.

European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Parc Chanot, Marseille, Provence Cote dAzur France

Come to next year's EWEC in Marseille (16 - 19 March 2009) and be part of the international wind energy debate! EWEC 2009 is the perfect forum for exchanging ideas and best practice with your peers and for sharing your knowledge and experience with thousands of high-level participants from the wind energy sector.

• Learn about the latest developments in wind energy policy, research and business
• Meet relevant contacts from all over the world
• Develop business with the key players in the wind energy industry

Virginia Transition Forum 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Norfolk, Virginia United States

Photovoltaics Summit 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Hotel Kabuki San Francisco, California United States

In this booming marketplace, strong growth is complemented by ongoing technological developments, application advances and a dynamic industry landscape. PV newcomers and veterans alike must keep pace with this rapidly evolving industry and be actively engaged to gain the knowledge and connections that will propel them forward in an increasingly competitive environment.

Photovoltaics Summit 2009 will address the most salient business and technical issues facing the global PV industry. This conference will bring together industry experts, manufacturers, researchers and end users for a balanced, comprehensive discussion of the opportunities and challenges surrounding photovoltaic markets, investment, production, applications and technological requirements, challenges and breakthroughs

CHI’S Quantitative PCR

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Hilton San Diego Resort San Diego, California United States

PCR’s sensitivity, specificity, and simplicity has revolutionized molecular biology in basic, industrial, and clinical settings. Technologies abound including quantitative PCR (qPCR), multiplex qPCR, real-time PCR, and reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Your technology selection is determined by the source of nucleic acid. However, complexities arise because of multiple assays, numerous protocols, abundant sources, lack of assay standardization, differences in sample processing, ineffective use of controls, normalization methods, and quality control management. Researchers face challenges in reliability, relevance, and reproducibility. Learn from savvy, seasoned researchers as they share their real-world experiences, applications, and results at Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s 5th Annual Quantitative PCR.

Enabling Productivity

Assay Design, Development, Selection, and Validation
Data Analysis
Detection Chemistries
Enzymes
Higher Throughput Instrumentation
Housekeeping Genes
Primer/Probes Design
Quality Control
Sample Preparation
Standards & Trouble Shooting
Other?

CHI's Comprehending Copy Number Variation

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Hilton San Diego Resort San Diego, California United States

All agree that copy number variation (CNV) contributes substantially to human genetic diversity. But to what extent? The resulting applications of newly developed whole-genome scanning technologies have catalyzed the appreciation of CNV in the genetic community. The range of these promising new technologies will, for the first time, allow scanning of the entire human genome for CNV in a single experiment. As these genome-wide scanning techniques become more widely used in diagnostic laboratories, the major challenge is how to accurately interpret which submicroscopic genomic imbalances are pathogenic in nature and which are benign. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural Comprehending Copy Number Variation addresses:

• technologies to characterize functionally-relevant CNVs at a high resolution
• incorporating these variants within association studies for complex diseases
• determining critical genes and pathways responsible for the development and progression of a particular disease
• developing databases to facilitate integration with existing genetic studies
• clinical diagnostics

German Microwave Conference (GeMiC 2009)

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Konferenzzentrum München Munich, Germany

he German Microwave Conference 2009 will present a national and international forum for microwave scientists and
engineers. As the fourth event in a series of successful precursors, following Ulm (2005), Karlsruhe (2006) and
Hamburg (2008), it will provide a premier opportunity to disseminate and exchange information about latest achievements in the field of microwave theory, technology, circuits and systems.

FIMA USA 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Bridgewaters Hotel, New York, New York United States

FIMA focuses on the challenges of acquiring, cleansing and maintaining the securities and entity data that is essential to your operation. Entering into its 5th year, the issues covered at FIMA have never been more important. Higher quality data equals better business agility – and a faster response to market uncertainty.

Key benefits of attending FIMA 2009 include:

• Improve data quality – Overcome the challenges that are impeding your data quality program and take the next step in creating meaningful metrics to measure your progress.
• Integrate – For many, the challenges of capturing and cleansing data have been met. Examine best practices for integrating data across your firm and benchmark your efforts against industry peers.
• Keep your finger on the pulse – With market uncertainty come market changes and new regulation. We’ll address issues surrounding OSI and other emerging developments every data management executive will be grappling with.

MEOS 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre SPE Middle East, North Africa & India Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MEOS has proven to be a successful forum for companies and professionals involved in the oil and gas industry to learn about innovative approaches in finding and producing hydrocarbons. As companies are forced to search and drill for oil in deeper waters, technology has become crucial to delivering plentiful supplies of energy.

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC)

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Marseille's Convention and Exhibition Centre Parc Chanot France

EWEC brings together wind energy professionals and technical experts in a different European city every year. The comprehensive conference programme and extensive exhibition attract thousands of participants from all over Europe and beyond.

High Throughput Screening for Biological Systems

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
London, England, United Kingdom

The aim of this conference is to provide high-level investigation of high throughput systems for those dedicated to using primary or stem cell sources as biologically relevant models. Whether the aim is drug target discovery, toxicology testing, or histological analysis, this event will address advances in technology and strategic approaches to acheive maximum results.
With the right approach, advances in automation and cell culture techniques can be utilized to access and vizualize biological events. This is a “purpose-built” event to convey information that is specific and valuable to those engaged in automated cell screening. Emphasis on imaging, including new ways to identify cellular activity, data analysis and applications will provide researchers the tools they need to progress.
The majority of techniques currently employed to interrogate a biomolecular interaction require some type of radio- or enzymatic- or fluorescent-labelling to report the binding event. However, there is an increasing awareness of novel techniques that do not require labelling of the ligand or the receptor, and that allow virtually any complex to be screened with minimal assay development. Speakers will provide proof-of-concept studies for these novel technologies.

Luxury Interactive 2009 Global

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

Luxury Interactive allows all luxury brands to discover how to leverage their online space. Captialize on the luxury consumer and increase profit margins by learning e-commerce strategies that have been implemented and have succeeded. Over 30 luxury brands with be offering case studies throughout the 3 day program, discussing the benefits of online in the luxury market.

Luxury Interactive will provide insight into:

• Effectively managing your brand on the internet to ensure the luxury experience is extended
• Driving the right kind of traffic to your site through digital marketing
• Integrating your online and offline marketing strategies into an effective overall marketing mix

MECS Annual Convention

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Dubai International Convention Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The 2009 MECSC Annual Convention, is the region's leading event offering a focused platform for business and networking opportunities between the Shopping Centre Industry Professionals, Retailers and Service Providers.

The Exhibition will feature dedicated events within the exhibition area so as to classify exhibiting companies into three major arenas, the Leasing Fair, Retail Zone and Trade Expo.

Leasing Fair: An exclusively opportunity for Shopping Centre Developers, Shopping Centre Management and Leasing Companies, Retailers, Financiers & Investment Groups.

Retail Zone: After its successful launch in 2008, the Retail Zone is set to expand further and will showcase new and existing retail brands and concepts including F&B, Apparel, Entertainment, Electronics, Specialty, etc.

Trade Expo: Inviting all companies and service suppliers targeting the Shopping Centre & Retail Industry to participate in the trade exhibition that guarantees a focused audience of decision makers and key personnel from the industry.

The College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference - San Antonio

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, Texas United States

The TLC Conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to share proven and innovative methods in teaching at the college level. Come to present papers on teaching issues such as: curriculum, ethics in higher education, promotion and tenure, accreditation, teaching methods and styles, administration, faculty welfare, technology in the classroom, teacher evaluation, department-specific issues, and related topics.

International Applied Business Research Conference (IABR)

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009,
Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, Texas United States

The IABR Conference provides a forum for faculty to present their research on any business, economics, or business-related topic. For both conferences, a Best Paper Award is issued for the best paper in each session. Papers winning the Best Paper Award will automatically be reviewed for possible publication in one of our academic journals. Papers not winning an award may also be submitted for journal review.

For those who cannot attend the conference and still wish to present a paper at this conference, we now offer an E-session for your convenience. You still pay the registration fee and submit a paper; however rather than physically attending the conference, your paper will be available electronically at the conference for viewing and comments. We will need your presentation emailed to us in PowerPoint format, or "Voice Over" PowerPoint.

12th Annual Toner & Toner Chemicals Conference

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Chandler, Phoenix, Arizona United States

MI's 12th Annual Toner & Toner Chemicals Conference will focus on the technology, market and applications challenges and opportunities that are facing the toner industry.

Dry and liquid toners have been integral imaging materials for over fifty years. These toners have evolved in properties, composition and production over that period. During the past fifty years, other imaging techniques have been introduced. Some of these competitors still exist as specialty imaging devices. However, only ink jet has proven to have the combination of image quality, economics and versatility to challenge toner-based imaging devices.

This unique conference program, IMI's only program in 2009 focused on the toner and toner raw materials industry, offers a unique opportunity for raw materials suppliers, imaging chemicals manufacturers, hardware developers and end users to join together and obtain a comprehensive assessment of the toner based imaging chemicals industry. There simply is not a better or more cost effective place to obtain the latest information defining the future of toner and toner raw materials.

Human Error Prevention in Manufacturing

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The human element is one of the least understood factors in manufacturing. However, being able to understand, identify, eliminate and prevent human error can bring visible benefits to an organisation in terms of improved quality, performance and increased job satisfaction.

This exclusive marcus evans conference will provide attendees with the unique opportunity to meet with industry professionals and learn about the latest developments and techniques used in human error prevention in manufacturing process optimisation. Presenters will cover topics focusing on improving productivity, behavioural science, error proofing systems and many more.

Strat-Port 2009

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Picking the right development projects and platforms to invest in is at the heart of successful product innovation. But effective project selection or portfolio management hinges on having a clearly defined and articulated product innovation and technology strategy for your business.

Put more briefly, what’s “in bounds” versus “out of bounds”, and where do you invest?

Portfolio Management is about resource allocation in your business. That is, which new product and development projects from the many opportunities the business faces should it fund? And which ones should receive top priority and be accelerated to market?

4th Annual Corporate Treasury & Cash Management

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Singapore

Managing cash effectively in Asia is one of the major challenges faced by corporate treasurers. Regulatory constraints, the present volatility in the economy, difficulties in raising funds, ensuring liquidity and risk management, budgetary constraints, lack of expertise and globalisation are cited as the key challenges faced in treasury and cash management. Treasurer’s roles are intensifying from just overlooking the capital of the company to consulting and partnering with the company to maximise the return of the company and ensuring sufficient cash to run daily operations.

As businesses have gone global, treasurers are required to make the most of limited resources. Treasurers need knowledge and ability to perform in different currencies, countries and entities in more time zones and regulatory regimes. Higher global interest rates have also pushed up the cost of external funding, pressuring treasurers to optimise internal sources of funds.

NextGen Power

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 18, 2009,
Beijing China

The power generation sector is recently going through a period of metamorphosis. Rising prices of oil, high energy prices, along with the twin challenges of concentrated energy supplies and climate change have put energy security at the top of all countries’ agendas. Efforts to move away from traditional fossil fuels towards greater diversity and sustainability have accelerated. One has to take relevant measures to reconcile economic and social objectives with environmental imperatives – specifically those posed by climate change. Over the last ten years, world primary energy demand has risen by over 20% and this upward trend is set to continue. Fossil fuels will continue to dominate energy consumption; still meeting around 80% of energy needs in 2030 (of which coal is 25% of global energy demand).

It is essential to address the gap between what is happening and what needs to be done in order to build a clean, clever and competitive energy future and how to bridge this gap. A more sustainable energy future is within our reach and technology is the key. Increased energy efficiency, CO2 capture and storage, renewables, and nuclear power will play a significant role. Countries must act now if they are to unlock the potential of current and emerging technologies and reduce the dependency on fossil fuels with its consequent effects on energy security and the environment. This timely conference brings together global experts and opinion leaders to discuss the pertinent issues in turning these pursuits to reality and to bring forth some of the future trends affecting the power generation industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet key industry players and gain insights from industry experts.

Urban Mass Transit

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Malaysia

This 2-day conference will bring together government officials, public transport providers, traffic control departments and various other organisations and ministries get together to discuss and pave the way for improvement in the public transport arena within Asia Pacific. It will address the challenges to strategic transportation planning, developing an integrated, intermodal transport system and effective management of traffic operations. We will also explore state of art infrastructure, essential transport security and safety measures, emerging transport technologies as well as financial outlay of public transportation.

Corporate Communications & Media Relations

Mar 16, 2009 - Mar 17, 2009,
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Communication is of critical importance to the success of organisations and the 2010 world cup has placed South Africa and Africa at large in the spotlight. While the world is watching, it will be the PR, media and communication practitioners who have centre stage and will be in charge for promoting a positive image for their organisations in general and the continent as a whole.

Building from the successful Corporate Communications event in 2008, this conference will focus on current concerns in corporate communication such as CEO involvement, forecasting to promote crisis preparedness and reputation management, as well as address advancements in this field including using the web and social media to its full advantage, building strong media partnerships, the pros and cons of outsourcing your PR function and appropriately communicating within multicultural and translingual environments as motivated by globalisation.

The financial value of excellent communication strategies cannot be undervalued and communications is the only vehicle that allows all employees to understand the vision and direction of a company. A small mistake or miscommunication that is badly managed can seriously damage a company and its reputation beyond repair and may even lead to its closure.

This high level forum will provide companies with the blueprint for designing winning communication strategies to secure and retain confidence with their key target audiences and ensure professionals in this field remain abreast of advancing global trends.