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The Caspian Business Events is delighted to invite oil and gas industry peers to our prestigious event in Almaty, the KazStimOil 2010: The 6th Annual International Symposium and Exhibition on Oil and Gas Production Stimulation, to be held on 3 - 4 June, 2010 in Almaty at Rixos Almaty Hotel.

Today’s economy demands the highest level of knowledge. As the economy stumbles, you can still achieve your goals. Given the challenges of today and new environment experienced by the oil and gas industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan during the financial crunch, the 5th International Kazakhstan International Conference on New Techniques and Technologies for Oil and Gas Production Stimulation in Kazakhstan will be an important stride towards further development of the oil and gas industry in Kazakhstan under the world financial crunch conditions.

Value of this event consists in possibility of direct dialogue of specialists about advantages and perspectives of offered technologies. In situation of financial crisis it is very important to discuss possibilities of risk minimization and maximum use of available possibilities, to develop exploration and production of oil and gas in the Kazakhstan.

“I am sure that the KazStimOil Event on New Equipment and Technologies for Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Republic of Kazakhstan will make a noteworthy contribution into further development of the oil sector; that it will demonstrate the innovative petroleum science and technology; that it will give opportunities for researchers and specialists to exchange their experiences and discuss issues of productivity enhancement and security of the fuel and energy sector, as well as the issues of this sector attractiveness for investors” - Karim Massimov – Prime-Minister Republic of Kazakhstan

KazStimOil 2010fully supported by:

• Fund of National Welfare “Samruk-Kazyna”
• Ministry of energy and mineral resources of RK
• Committee of Geology and Resource Exploitation of MEMR RK
• KAZENERGY Association
• Kazakhstan Petroleum Association
• Akimat of Almaty city
• Akimat of Mangistau Region
• Akimat of Westen-Kazakhstan Region
• Akimat of Aktobe Region

Partners of the KazStimOil

• KazMunayGas Exploration & Production
• Maersk Oil Kazakhstan GmbH
• Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
• Tengizchevroil, LLP
• Kazgermunay GU
• “Kazakhturkmunay, LLP
• LUKOIL Overseas Holding Ltd.
• BG Kazakhstan
• Buzachi Operating Limited
• NOVOMET Group of the Companies
• SPE Burintech
• PetroKazakhstan Kumkol Resources
• KAZGIPRONEFTETRANS

This year 82% of Kazakhstan oil community include the KazStimOil 2010 in their networking strategy and industry suppliers and players can promote solution and brand profile in the presence of the oil and gas industry’s premier decision-makers and influencers. The KazStimOil 2010 provides with the opportunity for increased market exposure by affiliating with one of the world’s foremost oil and gas events. Take a leadership position within the global oil and gas industry. The KazStimOil 2010 delivers cost-effective marketing exposure and branding of your company to your target audience.

KazStimOil aren’t specific to oil and gas industry. With a wide range of industry sectors represented at the symposium and exhibition this year in Almaty, we believe this opens many doors and provides the ultimate in networking opportunities for professionals and industry peers to success and continually strive to provide the perfect setting for delegates, sponsors and partners to come together in a productive and informative setting.

We look forward to welcome you to KazStimOil 2010, in addition to fantastic networking opportunities you can keep up-to-date with the latest developments. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the KazStimOil 2010, please contact by email enquiry@caspian-events.com or call by Phone:+4207 617 7532.

View details of the event here.

In bringing concerns relating to energy in Africa to the forefront this February, the ENERGY INDABA 2010 has secured leading international and local experts to share their broad range of expertise and solid background in energy projects. With noteworthy achievements behind their name, these leaders will help to position this event as a platform where issues around the current situation of energy on the continent are debated - and inspire sustainable energy solutions on the continent.
“The speakers at this year’s ENERGY INDABA conference have contributed greatly to areas of climate change, energy efficiency, technology, finance, infrastructure, legal requirements and sustainable development,” explains Liz Hart, MD of Siyenza Management, the organiser of the ENERGY INDABA. “Our line-up, in addition to endorsements by the World Energy Council and the SA Department of Energy, places the ENERGY INDABA as a leading event of its kind on the African continent.”
Held at the Sandton Conventon Centre, Johannesburg, the second annual energy event features a conference on February 24-25, 2010, and an exhibition and a business matchmaking programme from February 24-26, 2010. The exhibition is open to the public.
Some of the keynote speakers at the ENERGY INDABA 2010 will cover topics on:

Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, SA Minister of Energy on ‘African Energy Outlook 2010’

Jerry Vilakazi, CEO, Business Unity South Africa on ‘Doing business for ourselves – making Africa an accessible investment destination’ and ‘Africans powering Africa’

Dr Latsoucabé Fall, Regional Manager – Africa at the World Energy Council on ‘Access to Energy – Empowering Africa’s Development’

Kannan Lakmeeharan, Managing Director of Eskom’s Systems Operations and Planning Division on ‘Eskom’s projections for electricity supply and demand’

Thulani Gcabashe, Executive Chairman of BuiltAfrica Holdings on ‘Energising Africa – The road ahead to achieve sustainable energy systems in Africa!

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There will also be sessions with discussions on infrastructure development, human capital development, and nuclear power, technology in energy, energy efficiency and climate change, amongst others. The facilitators for these include Paul Runge of Africa Access Project, Barry Bredenkamp of the National Energy Efficiency Agency, Dr Laurraine Lotter of The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association, Greg Nott of Dewey & LeBoeuf Johannesburg and Dr Robert Schock of the World Energy Council .
For further information on the ENERGY INDABA 2010, please visit www.energyafricaexpo.com or contact Siyenza Management on +27 (11) 463 9184
ENDS
17 February 2010
Prepared by: Leigh-Anne Sa Joe
Siyenza Management
(011) 463 9184
leighanne@siyenza.za.com

On behalf of: ENERGY INDABA

Contact: Liz Hart
liz@siyenza.za.com

FMX 2010
15th Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Interactive Media
May 04-07, 2010

Stuttgart/Germany, February 10, 2010. Three months before the event, the leading European conference on digital entertainment and visualization presents a first glimpse on a top notch program: 3D stereo, hybrid imagery and virtual humans are only some of the FMX 2010 hot topics.

Top movies at FMX 2010

You simply cannot ignore Avatar these days: as most successful movie of all times, it has now been nominated for 9 Oscars, breaking new ground in technology and design. Senior Visual Effects Supervisor for Avatar Joe Letteri has now received his 4th Oscar nomination and already won Academy Awards for his work on Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong. At FMX Joe Letteri will talk on how he created the world of Pandora in James Cameron’s masterpiece. In the Virtual Humans track Jeff Kleiser, CEO of Synthespian Studios, will show effects work on Surrogates, discussing the composition of robotic elements in live action actors like Bruce Willis. The seamless mix of life action and CG characters and environments has become the trademark of hybrid movies. Roland Emmerich’s 2012 also fits this format. James Bissell, Production Designer for 300, will discuss the new challenges hybrid-technology bears for designers. Visual effects supervisors Volker Engel and Marc Weigert will discuss the 2012 effects work, while the German-American effects house Pixomondo will talk about pre-vis. However animation doesn’t have to withdraw from traditional techniques, which has been proven by another box office success using stop-motion: Production Designer Nelson Lowry will let you delve into the world of The Fantastic Mr. Fox at FMX 2010.

3D Stereo: From innovation to basic technique

Animation films have been integrating 3D for years. Bob Whitehill, Stereoscopic Supervisor on Disney/Pixar’s UP, is a 3D expert and will share his special knowledge at FMX this year. Often a major feature in Hollywood’s A-movies, we tend to forget that stereoscopy is much more than a spectacular dramatic device in action films. It’s a known fact that 3D stereo has conquered the world of media and has become a basic technique for all genres using CG imagery. Andy Hendrickson, CTO Disney Animation Studios, also adopts a more general perspective on the relation between technology and design. How do most recent developments such as stereo 3D, simulation sciences and non-photorealistic rendering influence art and content? Managing director of KUK Filmproduktion Josef Kluger will discuss the new grammar for 3D stereo language and illuminate the freedom and limits of stereoscopy. An impressive example for a broader approach is the 3D stereo documentary The Eye - Life and Science on Cerro Paranal by Parallax.

FMX Recruiting: Global chances for young talents

FMX has always been committed to supporting newcomers. For many years the conference does not only focus on providing knowledge and skills but has become one of the most significant recruiting events in Europe for CGI talents. In Recruiting Presentations and one-on-one interviews the global players in the industry search for new team members at FMX. So far Animal Logic, Black Rock Studio, Cinesite, Double Negative, Framestore, Pixomondo, ScanlineVFX and RTT have confirmed their participation. Ramping up for shows to come, some will be present for up to four days in the Recruiting.

FMX is an event in cooperation with VES Visual Effects Society, AIAS Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, ACM Siggraph and 5D Conference. It is hosting the Animation Production Day 2010 (APD), a joint venture with the Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart (ITFS). FMX is funded by the Ministry of State and the Ministry of Economics Baden-Wuerttemberg, MFG Baden-Wuerttemberg Public Film Fund & Public Innovation Agency for Information Technology and Media, and the FFA German Federal Film Board. It is an event by Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg, organized by the Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction.

More information at www.fmx.de

Please reserve FMX 2010 in your calendars. If you’re interested in photos or further info, please contact us.

Press Relations: Nicola Steller Phone: +49 7156 350616, email: nicola.steller@fmx.de

Journalists can download photographic impressions of fmx/09 in the press section on our new website. Please note: If you wish to download the pictures in high resolution, please select a picture first and then click “original image”.
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One of the foremost contributors to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report will lead a conference session at the ENERGY INDABA 2010, which takes place on February 24-26, 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. For its work the IPCC was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Renowned for his thought leadership on issues relating to climate change and the study of energy policies, Dr Robert Schock, the present Director of Studies for the World Energy Council (WEC) London, was a Coordinating Lead Author of Energy Sources for the IPCC’s 2007 4th Assessment Report, authoring and coordinating a chapter on ‘mitigation measures for energy sources’. In 2007, the global scientific body for climate change’s 20 years’ of scientific reports - that demonstrate the link between human activities and global warming - earned a joint Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore, former Vice-President of the U.S. and author of
‘An Inconvenient Truth’.

“Dr Schock brings a wealth of knowledge and will provide valued input to the ENERGY INDABA conference programme,” says Liz Hart, MD of Siyenza Management, the organiser of the conference and exhibition. He will facilitate a conference session focused on technology on February 25, 2010 where global and innovative technology trends in energy will be under the spotlight. “This session will focus on Africa-specific technological solutions that seek to reduce the continent’s carbon footprint and provide greater accessibility to alternative sources of energy,” explains Hart.

In addition to his role at WEC, Dr Schock is a consultant to industry, laboratories and governments worldwide, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Security Research in the U.S. He has also held roles at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where he initiated and led programmes in energy R&D at a local and national level; high-level nuclear waste disposition, environmental restoration and waste management; fusion energy, hydrogen fuels, energy policy analysis, and climate change focused energy research. Dr Schock has also played a leading role in the U.S. government’s efforts to examine the application of new technology to the proliferation resistance of civilian nuclear power.
The ENERGY INDABA 2010 takes place on February 24-26 at the Sandton Convention Centre. For further information please visit www.energyafricaexpo.com

Robert Schock
Director of Studies, World Energy Council, London

Robert is presently engaged in the study of energy policies worldwide and the practices they foster at
the World Energy Council. He has had an active role in energy as the Coordinating Lead Author (Energy Sources) for the 2007 4th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for which he authored and coordinated a chapter on mitigation measures for energy sources. At his previous role at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Robert was able to initiate and lead programmes in energy R&D, high-level nuclear waste disposition, environmental restoration and waste management, fusion energy, hydrogen fuels, energy policy analysis and climate change focused energy research.

Gulf Water Week 2010 looks for affordable and sustainable measures

Kuala Lumpur, 4 February 2010 - Water scarcity underscores the need for better water resources and management.

While there has been short supply, demand for water is growing throughout the planet with GCC countries named as the most affected region. It is undeniably the result of population increase and other social factors such as rapid urbanization and wasteful consumption patterns.

Led by the thirst and desperation, policy makers and experts are always on the lookout for solutions and alternatives. Debates and discussions continue. As part of corporate commitment to the world’s society, JFPS Group Malaysia will bring together industry experts from all over to Dubai for Gulf Water Week 2010.

The 3-days event taking place from 24 – 26 May 2010 is designed in such a way to give attending delegates the benefits of a comprehensive discussion on issues of water conservation and integrated water resource management, wastewater treatment and reuse, as well as water distribution and loss management. All these will be delivered through practical case studies and interactive forums.

Expect more than 100 C-level delegates from water-related industries; i.e.; water utilities and water supply companies, water ministries and authorities, environmental ministries and agencies, as well as municipalities.

Key speakers for the event include Dr. Ahmed Ali Murad, Head of Geology of UAE University; Tim Waldron, Chief Executive Officer of Wide Bay Water Corporation, Australia; Abdul Ghani Khalaf, Director of Water Distribution, Electricity & Water Authority, Bahrain; Colin Hannan, Director of Water Services, Regulations & Supervision Bureau of Abu Dhabi, UAE; Dr. Mohamed Raouf, Program Manager – Environment, Gulf Research Centre, UAE; Dr. Nurul Akhand, Irrigation Specialist of International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), UAE; and Kevin Samson, Manager-Wastewater of City of Cape Town, South Africa.

Sponsorship and delegate registration is now open at www.jfpsgroup.com. To learn more about Gulf Water Week 2010, please contact +603 2600 6000 or alternatively email your enquiries to sales@jfpsgroup.com.

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About JFPS Group

JFPS Group is the leading business performance enhancement company with affiliated partners across the globe. As a world-class business intelligence provider, JFPS Group provides business executives with knowledge and skills through conferences, professional training, in-house training and consulting. Every year JFPS Group organizes more than 70 events and works with more than 10,000 senior executives from leading companies to improve their strategic decision-making process.

There is clearly an increasing need for more innovative pricing and reimbursement agreements to help to balance the often conflicting objectives of pharmaceutical and medical technology manufacturers, payers, health technology assessors (HTA), physicians and patients. The industry faces a sustained increase in the cost of healthcare and an ever-increasing range of expensive drugs and technologies available as potential therapies.

Clearly, difficult choices need to be made by payers and HTAs about which products receive funding from increasingly restricted healthcare budgets, especially with often insufficient clinical and real-life evidence available. In terms of innovative agreements, more manufacturers, in more countries, are proposing risk-sharing and value-based schemes more often.

NextLevel Pharma has organised a unique meeting that will be focused purely on risk-sharing and value-based pricing schemes and will provide experts theories and practical case studies of successful models.

Why Attend?

Understand the opportunities, obstacles and challenges in designing and implementing innovative agreements.

Find out when risk-sharing & value-based agreements are required and how they can be designed to satisfy all stakeholders to gain market access.

Understand whether or not the turbulent macroeconomic environment will increase payer motivation for flexible agreements.

Obtain the best and most focused picture of risk-sharing and value-based pricing models today.

Learn how drug effectiveness is being demonstrated in different regions.

Understand the best ways to communicate value and achieve maximum patient and market access.

Hear the perspectives of all stakeholder groups: Payers, regulators, insurers, health economists and the pharmaceutical industry.

Discover how payers are evaluating conditional reimbursement agreements.

Who should attend?
Pharmaceutical companies:

Vice-Presidents, Directors, Managers involved in:

Pricing & Reimbursement,

Market Access,

Health Economics & Outcomes,

Government & Stakeholder Relations,

Regulatory Affairs,

Medical Affairs,

Marketing & Commercial,

Therapy Area Heads,

Country Managers,

Business Unit Heads

Solution providers & consultants:

CEOs,

Business Development,

Senior Consultants,

Regional Heads.

Independent Academics, Health Economists, Senior Doctors, & Patient Representatives.

Agenda request
To request the full agenda please follow the link:
2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Risk-Sharing & Value-Based Pricing & Reimbursement Models

For Booking Information contact:
Erika Vavrovicova
Tel: +421 232 660 382
Fax: +421 232 660 397
Email: erika@nextlevelpharma.com
Visit: www.nextlevelpharma.com

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly facing increasing demands for efficiency and cost effectiveness, making the development of project management skills and tools combined with their flawless application critical to deliver the best chance of success for a new compound. A well planned and executed project is vital in ensuring the speedy collection of critical data to judge efficacy, safety and the value of progressing the drug candidate to the next level.

However, in drug development it’s a constant challenge to identify early on the best candidates and strategic approaches to achieve proof-of-concept and minimise attrition likelihood in p.III. As drug development becomes increasingly globalised, unexpected delays combined with requests for further studies and communication failure can prevent the timely completion of a project.

“Enhancing Performance of Early Phase Drug Development” will look to examine the current state of project management approaches during pre-clinical to phase II and the improvements that can be made in planning, implementing, and controlling pharma project components. By developing these areas biopharma companies and project teams will be able to minimise the risks associated with a new drug’s development, and better reach go/ no go decisions in both small and large molecule drugs.

Why Attend?
This conference will cover how to decide upon early phase research strategies, and the operational project management tools and techniques to be best used:

Improve strategic decision making to enable multiple project successes.

Minimise risks generated by advancing a compound’s development

Learn how to execute projects involving varied early phase & remote stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Clarify project scope & team responsibilities to enable optimum allocation of resources.

Define project management tools and techniques to better leverage early stage research

Build effective project teams involving both internal and external resources.

Who will benefit?
· Project Managers and those individuals with project responsibilities in early phase Development
· VPs, Senior Directors and Managers of:
o Discovery,
o pre-clinical development,
o exploratory development,
o early phase clinical development,
o clinical science,
o clinical operations,
o clinical pharmacology & PK/ PD, drug safety,
o biomarkers,
o translational medicine,
o adaptive research,
o regulatory affairs,
o therapy area heads & specialists,
Agenda request
To request the full agenda please follow the link:

http://www.nextlevelpharma.com/events/request_agenda/enhancing_performance_of_early_phase_drug_development_projects
For Booking Information contact:
Erika Vavrovicova

Tel: +421 232 660 382
Fax: +421 232 660 397
Email: erika@nextlevelpharma.com
Visit: www.nextlevelpharma.com