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Conventions: Feb 08, 2012

Eight-Step Editing

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 8, 2012,
Capital Hill Hotel & Suites, Ontario Canada

Eight-Step Editing breaks the editorial process down into a series of tasks that will improve the readability of the final product. If you're an editor, whatever your experience level (from novice to expert), this seminar will help you develop a systematic approach and identify functions you may have been performing only intuitively. If you're a writer, the Eight-Step process will give you techniques for improving your manuscript before it goes to an editor.

Moira Rayner White entered the work world as a social worker and later moved into social policy. In both professions, she found that her organizational skills, attention to detail, and love of words were pointing her in a new direction — the world of editing. Currently a freelance editor, writer, and trainer with both public and private sector clients, she has a decade of experience editing print and electronic publications. Moira is a past president of EAC.

Registration fees (includes HST): EAC member: $215, Non-member: $290

Registration closes one week before the seminar.

    * Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the seminar.
    * Morning and afternoon beverages and lunch are served to registrants.
    * Registrants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the seminar.

Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show & Sport Fishing Boat Show 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 12, 2012,
Oregon United States 97217

The 2012 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show and Sport Fishing Boat Show® is the largest sportsmen’s show west of the Mississippi and undoubtedly the region’s most anticipated annual event for outdoor adventurers and sportsmen of all ages. This Northwest tradition returns in its 37^th year with exciting new features, cutting-edge gear, the best information and the industry’s most renowned experts – all in one place. Plus, it’s the Northwest’s premier Sport Fishing Boat Show, featuring boats, fishing equipment and demonstrations, toy haulers and much more. There is truly something for everyone at the 2012 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show and Sport Fishing Boat Show!

ELMÄSSA Malmö 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Hyllie Arena, Malmö,, Skåne Sweden

If you want to generate new business and meet buyers of packaging, easyFairs ELMÄSSA is the right show for you. This trade show is designed for packing buyers to easy find the future solutions from the packaging industry.

easyFairs ELMÄSSA is like a reverse sales visit - during two intense exhibition days you meet as many customers as it normally takes several months to visit. Your participation is cost effective and gives results, - this is where you meet new customers and do business!

FASTIGHETSMÄSSA Öresund 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Hyllie Arena, Malmö,, Skåne Sweden

If you want to generate new business and meet buyers of packaging, easyFairs FASTIGHETSMÄSSA is the right show for you. This trade show is designed for packing buyers to easy find the future solutions from the packaging industry.

easyFairs FASTIGHETSMÄSSA is like a reverse sales visit - during two intense exhibition days you meet as many customers as it normally takes several months to visit. Your participation is cost effective and gives results, - this is where you meet new customers and do business!

Skydd & Säkerhetsmässa 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Hyllie Arena, Malmö,, Skåne Sweden

easyFairs SKYDD & SÄKERHET gives you more sales in less time!

If you want to generate new business and meet buyers of packaging, easyFairs SKYDD & SÄKERHET is the right show for you. This trade show is designed for packing buyers to easy find the future solutions from the packaging industry.

easyFairs SKYDD & SÄKERHET is like a reverse sales visit - during two intense exhibition days you meet as many customers as it normally takes several months to visit. Your participation is cost effective and gives results, - this is where you meet new customers and do business!

The 2nd Annual National Chief Procurement Officers’ Forum 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne Melbourne,, Victoria Australia 3000

Liquid Learning is delighted to present the 2nd Annual Chief Procurement Officer’s Forum – the premier professional development and networking opportunity for senior procurement professionals and leaders operating in a volatile and dynamic business environment.

A high performing procurement function is integral to ongoing business improvement and success. Subsequently, expectations for the senior procurement leader have elevated. In the current economic context Chief Procurement Officers are expected to deliver results while contending with an expanded role and heightened visibility within the organisation. More than ever, new tools, strategies and solutions are necessary to deal with both internal challenges such as the retention of high performing teams and such external challenges as volatile foreign markets and aggregated supply chains.

Liquid Learning is delighted to present the 2nd Annual Chief Procurement Officers’ Forum, the premier event for senior procurement professionals keen to explore the challenges inherent in procurement leadership and governance. Drawing on highly practical case studies and insightful expert sessions, this event will grapple with the high level skill set and best practice strategies required to deliver results in a multi-faceted and demanding role.

3rd Annual Utility Customer Experience Management Conference

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 10, 2012,
San Antonio,, Texas United States

The 3rd Annual Utility Customer Experience Management Conference will be a three day, industry focused event, specific to those within Customer Service, Customer Relations, Customer Communications and Credit and Collections.

Key Conference Topics

Maximize customer engagement through DTE Energy's various customer outreach strategies
Identify PNM Resource's approach to conversation education for customers and how to improve their energy choices
Understand how Ameren Missouri enhances customer satisfaction through improved customer contact center activities
Learn what Austin Energy does to minimize revenue loss by implementing low-income customer programs and payment options

Attendees Will Leave This Conference with a Better Understanding on:

1. Energy conservation and smart energy usage
2. Communication channels and platforms that you can utilize during customer outreach
3. Working with low-income customers and offering money saving options
4. Efficient strategies on satisfying commercial customers and meeting their demands
5. How to streamline and improve customer contact center activities

Why Should You Attend?

This conference will bring together leading senior executives from Electric, Gas and Water Utilities to discuss best practices from the top utilities known for customer satisfaction. The overall goal of this event is to continue to increase customer satisfaction and enhance the customer service experience while delivering and earning revenues from their services.

The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Motorcoach Expo 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 12, 2012,
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California United States

The UMA Motorcoach EXPO is THE most important event you’ll attend all year. EXPO is a one stop shop where motorcoach operators can obtain everything you need to operate at maximum efficiency. EXPO’s education sessions provides knowledge to grow and manage your business and EXPO’s show floor supplies you with all the resources you will need to implement your new ideas.

On the EXPO floor you will find the equipment, products and services that are right for you and thanks to our partnership with the National Tour Association, you’ll be able to find the perfect destinations and attractions for your customers.

EXPO has over 2,000 attendees each year. They include UMA Members and Non-UMA members:

Bus and motorcoach owners and operators and their staff members
Suppliers to the industry from bus manufacturers, insurance companies, to any component you find on a motorcoach and any service an operator is in need of.
Companies involved in the travel and tourism market including hotels, destinations, tour operators, etc.

Gartner Master Data Management Summit 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
London, England United Kingdom

In sessions, workshops, how-to clinics, roundtables and more, Gartner analysts cut through the hype to deliver you a view of what you need to know — from breakthrough approaches to delivering business value through IT to the strategic implications of fast-evolving technologies and industry trends.

The 9th Annual Black Executive Supply Management Summit (BESMS 2012)

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Grapevine, Texas United States

Fees

Member Fee: $845
Nonmember: $1,045
Student Member: $250

Early bird discount, if you register 6 weeks prior (by December 28, 2011) is $745 member/$945 nonmember (no discount on student reg fee.)

There is a networking Reception in the evening and CPSD™ (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity®) Exam in the afternoon on February 7, 2012. The networking reception is included in your program registration fee but you will need to register separately for the CPSD™ Exam if you are interested in taking it.

ISM's 4th Annual Women Executive Supply Management Summit (WESMS 2012)

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine,, Texas United States

Fees

Member Fee: $845
Nonmember: $1,045
Student Member: $250

Early bird discount, if you register 6 weeks prior (by December 28, 2011) is $745 member/$945 nonmember (no discount on student reg fee.)

There is a networking Reception in the evening and CPSD™ (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity®) Exam in the afternoon on February 7, 2012. The networking reception is included in your program registration fee but you will need to register separately for the CPSD™ Exam if you are interested in taking it.

The 5th Annual Hispanic Supply Management Summit (HSMS 2012)

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Grapevine,, Texas United States

Fees

Member Fee: $845
Nonmember: $1,045
Student Member: $250

Early bird discount, if you register 6 weeks prior (by December 28, 2011) is $745 member/$945 nonmember (no discount on student reg fee.)

There is a networking Reception in the evening and CPSD™ (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity®) Exam in the afternoon on February 7, 2012. The networking reception is included in your program registration fee but you will need to register separately for the CPSD™ Exam if you are interested in taking it.

14th Wesley Nurse Health Ministries Annual Symposium

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 10, 2012,
San Antonio, Texas United States

Wesley Nurse Health Ministries is pleased to provide annual educational opportunities for nurses and healthcare providers of all faiths, as well as community leaders and others involved in health ministries.

The Health Ministry Symposium is designed to:

Increase awareness of current and future issues, as well as trends, in faith community health ministry.
Promote excellence in faith community health ministry and reinforce its impact on multicultural communities.
Inspire, nurture and rejuvenate health ministry providers through sharing of ideas and networking with speakers and attendees.

Pharm Connect Congress 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Corinthia grand Hotel Royal Budapest Hungary

The PHARM Connect Congress 2012 offers the perfect setting for solution providers to present their products and services directly to key decision makers of target client population throughout Central & Eastern Europe.

Strictly operating on an invitation only basis guarantees that the highest level of delegation is present. Each solution provider at the PHARM Connect Congress is selected based on requirements and interests provided by attending Pharmaceutical professionals prior to the Congress event.

Coal Seam Gas Risks & Returns Forum

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 10, 2012,
Hilton Hotel, Queensland Australia 4000

Today's CSG producers are facing increasing challenges associated with environment, social and approvals. The timely and tailor-made Coal Seam Gas Risks & Returns forum will provide practical strategies and methodologies on meeting regulatory requirements, land access and permit approvals, community relations & social license, water management, tackling skill shortages, maximising return on investment and more.

The growing demand for cleaner burning fuels has created strong potential of Coal Seam Gas projects. With abundant resources underground, CSG has become a key interest of investors.Key highlights of this conference include:

    * Assessing and controlling the environmental risk associated with CSG operations
    * Identifying and managing regulatory risks
    * Achieving positive results in land access and approvals
    * Developing a level of trust with the communities
    * Increasing production rate and CSG reserves
    * Benchmarking with the successful business modes of coal seam gas industry in China
    * Achieving expansion of supply by securing long term contracts
    * Facilitating strategic workforce planning and development in CSG operations
    * Expanding your CSG pipeline networks
    * Minimising safety risks and incidents through effective well head safety management
    * Applying innovative CSG water management strategies and techniques
    * Managing native title and cultural heritage
    * Evaluating CSG project risks and maximising return on investment

2nd Annual Advanced ITAR Compliance Conference

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 10, 2012,
Washington D.C. United States

Key Conference Topics:

Gain regulatory updates on ITAR resulting from the US Export Control Reform Initiative
Investigate global export reform efforts and emerging foreign export regimes
Explore the extraterritorial reach of ITAR and its affect on managing foreign subsidiaries
Grasp how to execute cost-efficient end-user and end-use validation of exports
Learn how to strengthen internal ITAR compliance and employee training programs

Stemming from the success of last years inaugural ITAR Compliance Conference, we bring the second installment of this series.

ITAR Compliance 2011 Testimonials:

“Very useful insight into how to work the system of export controls.”
-Joint IED Defeat Organization

“A great practical exchange of relevant information for export compliance professionals. Looking forward to the next one.”
-International Rectifier Corporation

Far from your basic 101 look into export compliance rules and regulations for the Defense Industry, this conference will provide an intensive and in-depth analysis of new regulations resulting from the implementation of the US Export Reform Initiative. Some key topics of discussion include:

Shedding Light on the US Export Control Reform Initiative and the Resulting Impact on the Defense and Aerospace Industry
Analyzing ITAR Part 126.18 and the New Standards for Conducting Due Diligence on Dual and 3rd Country Nationals
Identifying the Impact of the ECR Initiative on Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) Requirements, Submittals, and Certifications
Gaining Insight on Evolving and Emerging Global Export Regulations and Regimes
Assessing and Strengthening Internal Export Compliance Programs
Conducting Effective Due Diligence on Third Parties and Subcontractors to Ensure ITAR Compliant Partnerships

Attendees will also benefit from a global perspective on export compliance, giving them an inside look at export rules and regulations that are presently forming in emerging countries.

ProcureCon Pharma 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Zurich, Zurich Switzerland

With globalisation, tough legal and regulatory environments, a shrinking blockbuster pipeline and decreasing product density, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are increasingly looking at their procurement teams to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and promote innovation to create a point of differentiation and competitive advantage. As the face of pharmaceutical and biotech companies change, direct and indirect procurement teams are under the spotlight to understand market and company driven concerns and employ procurement solutions to help solve them.

Industry leaders will be presenting best practice case studies at ProcureCon Pharma 2012 and discussing what you should do to stay best in class in terms of people, technology and processes. Join the only event where over two days you will hear candid insight, challenges faced and lessons learnt in procuring within your own sector. Benchmark against your competitors, take away top tips and proven to work solutions and improve your processes to get to or stay at the top of your game.

The 4th Annual Trading and Investment India Summit 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 9, 2012,
Mumbai, Maharashtra India

Why the change from TradeTech India?

TradeTech India has been running successfully as an electronic equity trading focused event in India since 2008, attracting audiences of 200+ and many satisifed buy side and sell side delegates from India, Asia and globally.

However, we are always looking to strive to make our events better and when we asked you how you requested 3 things:

Due to the hugh volume of derivatives traded on the Indian exchanges (ten times the amount of equities) to introduce more derivatives content.
Attract more Chief Investment Officers, Portfolio Managers and investment type job titles from the buy side.
Move the conference to a more central venue.

We therefore welcome you to our 4th Annual Trading and Investment India Summit, taking place 8-9 February 2012 at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

Key benefits:

    * India’s premier event focused on investment and trading strategies
    * Free entry for the buy side
    * 2 events for the price of one!

Feeding the World

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 8, 2012,
Switzerland

Over one billion people (one out of six globally) lack access to adequate food and nutrition. By 2050, the global population will surpass 9 billion people. At the same time, the world’s agricultural systems will be increasingly challenged by water scarcity, climate change and volatility, raising the risk of production shortfalls.

Economist Conferences are launching an inaugural Feeding the World summit, to deliver fresh insight into solving the critical challenges described above. Gathering progressive experts from the fields of agribusiness, policy, international agencies, science and the NGO community, you’ll be able to participate in panel debates and discussions, led by editors from The Economist Group.

The 5th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2012)

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012,
Barcelona,, Barcelona Spain CH-1211

Click here to Register now!

The International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2012) will reveal the latest technologies to treat and prevent diabetes and related illnesses. ATTD is an innovative diabetes technologies and treatments conference for researchers, clinicians and general practitioners in all fields of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

As a participant, you will have a unique opportunity to join key opinion leaders to study, appraise and discuss new devices and systems. Since the practical implementation of any groundbreaking invention is in your hands, it is imperative that you be at the forefront of this constantly evolving discipline. Join us in Barcelona - Spain’s magnificent Mediterranean city.

Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2012

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012,
Chicago, Illinois United States

The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) focuses on programming designed by all 18 of APTA's specialty sections.

CSM 2012 will bring together more than 8,000 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for several stimulating days of exceptional programming, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with products and services in Chicago.

CSM 2012 will soon roll into the great city of Chicago, and preparations are well underway to make this meeting one of the best ever! As you make your plans to join us, you may hear the early buzz about what’s new and different at CSM. Please know that APTA has taken steps to help attendees maximize their CSM experience. We will continually update you on what you can expect at CSM 2012. Here’s an early preview:

NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS 2012)

Feb 8, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012,
Orlando, Florida United States

More than 47,000 building industry professionals attended the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. It was a fantastic show with 1,137 exhibiting companies and 224 education sessions. To get a glimpse of what happened throughout the week, check out IBSTV, Flickr and some of the blogs from the show. Make plans now to join us next year back in Orlando, February 8-11, 2012.