Conventions: Apr 03, 2008
- 12th International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM)
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Hilton Hotel San Francisco, California United States2008 ICEM will feature internationally renowned speakers and focus on the international needs of emergency medicine, including education, technology and emergency medical systems.
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- Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention Program (2008)
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri United States - full details
- Sociolinguistics Symposium 17 (SS17)
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands - full details
- 29th Annual NCSAConference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Miami, Florida United StatesThe Nineteenth Century Studies Association (NCSA), formerly known as the Southeastern Nineteenth Century Studies Association, is an interdisciplinary association for the study of nineteenth-century world cultures.
The 29th Annual Conference of NCSA is an interdisciplinary conference of the long nineteenth century. - full details
- POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2008
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi IndiaPower Gen India is India's premier power generation conference and exhibition - renowned not only for its size, but also for the quality of its attendees. The combined conference and exhibition provides a vibrant and influential forum for European and international industry executives to make valuable connections, enabling them to succeed in one of the world's most diverse and challenging power markets.
This unique conference and exhibition is renowned throughout the Indian power market as the place to see the people who lead the industry. The exhibitor profile includes conventional, non conventional, renewable and clean and green energy; power transmission, distribution and conservation systems; process automation and instrumentation; boilers and steam systems; material handling systems; waste management systems; environment monitoring, etc. - full details
- Health Asia: Exhibition and Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre Karachi, Sindh, PakistanHealth Asia is the biggest ever health event in the history of Pakistan which provides enormous opportunities of learning, information sharing & cooperation and match making to all the stakeholders in the health sector. The event shall be mainly divided into Exhibition and Conference. Delegations from Ministry of Health of OIC and Asian Countries, Hospitals of International Repute, Medical Universities, Pharmaceutical Companies are major participants of Health Asia.
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- Politics and Propaganda
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Florida International University, Miami, Florida United States - full details
- Subfornitura
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Exhibition Centre of Parma, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalySubfornitura offers the best opportunity for industrial professionals to talk with their colleagues and meet face to face with new and familiar suppliers. Profile for exhibit include mechanical maintenance, electric maintenance, fluid engineering, maintenance instrumentation and control, diagnostics, materials, environment, safety and health, service.
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- Motek Italy
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Parma Fairground, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyMotek Italy is the attraction centre for the manufacturing industry, both for enterprises that produce finished products and for those engaged in outsourcing industrial processing.
During the three days of fair, the most important companies that offer handling – loading and drawing - devices and machines, mechanical hands for the handling of assemblies or single elements, systems for the transfer of the elements, units for the assembling and the connection of the components, will make their know-how and expertise available to help you rationalize the production process through automation. - full details
- Control Italy
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Parma Fairground, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyControl Italy is the attraction centre for the manufacturing industry: both for enterprises that produce finished products and for those engaged in outsourcing industrial processing. During the three days of fair, the most important companies of the sector of industrial metrology and quality control will make their know-how and expertise available to help you develop and produce more efficiently and optimize quality.
Therefore Control Italy is the ideal forum for the quality managers, production managers, technical department, metrology department managers and general managers of the manufacturing industry. - full details
- Facing Conflict Head-On!- Session 4
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin United StatesIn this seminar you will learn
* How effective communication compares to conflict
* The nature of the conflict process
* The role perceptions play in creating conflicts
* The role emotions play in heightening conflicts
* The benefits of active listening
* Innate personality typing via Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
* How personalities shape our communication styles
* How to fit communication to the receiver
* Root causes of conflict in organizations - full details
- Facing Conflict Head-On!- Session 4
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin United StatesIn this seminar you will learn
* How effective communication compares to conflict
* The nature of the conflict process
* The role perceptions play in creating conflicts
* The role emotions play in heightening conflicts
* The benefits of active listening
* Innate personality typing via Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
* How personalities shape our communication styles
* How to fit communication to the receiver
* Root causes of conflict in organizations
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- Muslims BIG (Business & Investment Gala)
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
The main objectives of the MuslimsBIG (Business and Investment Gala)
• To develop further cooperation among the brother Muslim countries and the international community for business and trade
• To encourage dialogue among the Muslim countries for exchange of information on the available investment and business opportunities
• To provide excellent networking opportunities for Muslim and non-Muslim businessmen and investors. To foster greater understanding among the business communities of the participating countries for future collaborations
• To showcase a modern and progressive image of Muslim countries in the international community. - full details
- 2008 Northeast Regional Summit
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts United States - full details
- Acute Medicine
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008,
Royal College of Physicians, London, England United KingdomThis popular annual conference concentrates on common presenting clinical scenarios encountered by physicians responsible for acutely ill medical patients. The specific topics covered allow discussion of conditions that offer particular challenges in acute management and will include interactive case presentations.
Audience: The conference will be of interest to Consultants and trainee doctors who have such Front-Door' responsibilities
Conference Organiser: RCP Conference Department - full details
- IHTF International Hotel Technology Forum
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Adlon Kempinski Hotel, Berlin, Berlin GermanyLeading international hotel group technology chiefs are among some of the busiest executives in the world and time pressure is a daily challenge, yet the need to stay up to date with the latest technological advances is of paramount importance.
As hotels battle for market share and customer loyalty, their need to meet the customer’s ever-growing technology expectations has never been greater. Similarly, increasing scrutiny of management and reporting and the proliferation of indirect channels to market has dramatically enhanced hotel groups’ needs for the very best in management systems.
IHTF is one of the most exciting industry events for the international hotel community and has set new standards for linking buyers with suppliers at the highest levels. - full details
- ENR Award of Excellence
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008,
Marriott Marquis, New York, New York United StatesENR invites you to be part of this very special construction industry event. You will have the opportunity to network with over 1,400 construction leaders and make priceless connections, while honoring the Top Newsmakers and the Award of Excellence Winner.
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- Leadership in History
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, Kentucky United StatesThe National Council for History Education presents the 2008 National Conference Leadership in History. The conference will take place at the newly constructed Louisville Marriott located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The hotel is located minutes from Louisville International Airport, two blocks from the Fourth Street Live! entertainment district, and a short walk or trolley ride from several downtown museums.
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- The 2008 Women's Leadership Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Waldorf - Astoria New York, New York United StatesWith fewer U.S. workers expected during the next decade and increasing number of women entering the workforce, more business leaders are realizing that competing globally will require making good use of all the human resources at their command. So, to be successful, companies will have to persuade more talented women to stay in the work force and aggressively promote them to leadership positions, and women must capitalize on this unique opportunity for advancement. At this conference we will focus on how both corporations and women can win.
Topics will include:
* The Case for Winning with Women
* Creating Networks for Success
* Mentoring — Key to Individual and Organizational Success (seminar)
* Getting the Business to Buy-In to Women's Initiatives
* Skill Sets for Success — Negotiating, Receiving Feedback, Being a Change Agent
* Retaining Women Leaders
* Teaming with Men for Advancement
* Generational Differences — Managing to Benefit all Ages
* New Strategies for Change - full details
- Six Sigma Leadership Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Wyndham Chicago, Chicago, Illinois United StatesThis Conference is designed for Corporate Executives that are responsible for Process Transformation and Six Sigma in their corporations. It has been planned to provide you with extensive time for interacting with the executive panelists and having an interchange of your questions and issues. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to network through a planned interactive environment with a diverse group of your peers. The conference agenda has been planned to allow you to:
* Actively Participate in an Executive to Executive Conference Environment
* Learn from Two Keynote Sessions presented by Senior Executives
* Understand the Best Practices of Companies Focused on Process Transformation / Six Sigma - full details
- 2008 SAM International Business Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Virginia United States - full details
- 2008 Iowa Reading Association Spring Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Polk County Convention Complex Des Moines, Iowa United StatesPurposes of the Iowa Reading Association
* Serve as a professional organization concerned about reading;
* Stimulated and promote the study of reading at all educational levels;
* Disseminate information of investigations and practices;
* Maintain an awareness of the impact of reading;
* Advise and monitor teacher-training programs;
* Promote mutual understanding and cooperation among educators; and
* Promote a level of reading proficiency among all people that is commensurate - full details
- 46th Annual Performance Improvement Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, New York United StatesAt our 46th Annual Conference, the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) will continue to shape the future of performance improvement through learning, sharing, working together, and networking.
The Performance Improvement Conference 2008 starts with a premier line-up of half-, one-, and two-day workshops (April 4 & 5), which provide smaller group sizes and in-depth opportunities for building skills. The conference expands into three days (April 6-8) of nearly 200 educational sessions and forums.
Activities include orientations, dynamic roundtable discussions, networking sessions, and unique conference events to cultivate positive and productive engagement of all participants. Attendees will enjoy many opportunities to learn from current and future leaders in the field of HPT from around the world. - full details
- 23rd Workshop On Strategic Human Resource Management
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Hotel Kompas, Bled, SloveniaConsidering the rapid pace of globalisation, developments in society, technology, and emerging markets, it is necessary to continue to examine the emerging HRM issues in the present dynamic business context.
It is a pleasure to conduct the 23rd Workshop on Strategic Human Resource Management in Slovenia, one of the most successful transition economies in the recent history. - full details
- 3rd Annual China Offshore Summit 2008
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Beijing, Beijing (munic.) ChinaNow in its 3rd year, China Offshore Summit is world's leading strategic management event attracting the region's key decision makers from the Government Agencies, NOCs, INOCs, EPCs, Investment Banks and Law Firms,etc. Our event consistently receives praise for how it addresses the ever changing offshore landscape and brings the key issues down to a practical management response level.
A number of exciting new features will include:
· Offshore Oil: from an apple of discord to the fruit of cooperation
· E&P Risk Management Strategies: in a high- tech,high-risk,high-investment business
· Offshore Engineering: €40 billion and Chinese opportunity
· Deepwater Technology: the future of offshore - full details
- 7th Georgian Interantional Oil, Gas, Energy and Infrastrucure (GIOGEI) Conference and Showcase 2008
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Tbilisi, Georgia, United StatesConference topics include :
· Opportunities for foreign investment in Georgia 's energy industry.
· Georgia 's role as a strategic crossroads for oil & gas transportation between Asia and Europe. BTC and BTE pipelines – achievements and challenges. Transit via oil terminals.
· Diversification of imported energy resources. Regional energy security. Aiming towards economic independence and sustainability of the energy sector.
· Exploration and Production: developing current fields and the prospects for future development. New license blocks have recently been awarded to international oil companies.
· Rehabilitation and construction of hydropower plants. Georgia has one of the largest undeveloped hydropower potentials in the world (50,000 MW) but is only using 10% of its capacity. Risk assessment and pre feasibility studies are currently being held to determine investment opportunities in greenfield hydrowpower sites.
· Development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. Completion of metering system.
· Legislative and fiscal regime - full details
- Hong Kong International Wedding Trade Fair 2008
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
Asia World Expo Hongkong, Special Administrative Region, ChinaObjectives
The Expo aims to provide the best merchandising platform for buyers, merchants and suppliers in the wedding industry to meet with a mass of overseas clients which may unfold and develop contacts, businesses, co-operations, brand promotion and other business opportunities.
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- 2008 EFMD MBA Conference - European Foundation for Management Development
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
SDA Bocconi, Milan, Lombardia ItalyEFMD is an international membership organization with more than 600 member organizations from academia, business, public service and consultancy in 65 countries.
Over 400 business schools are involved in the international network which provides a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development. - full details
- China Med - The 20th International Medical Instruments & Equipment Exhibition
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 5, 2008,
China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) ChinaThe International Medical Instruments and Equipment Exhibition (China Med ), jointly organized by Health Department of General Logistics Department, PLA, China World Trade Center Co., Ltd, Hui Tong Xingye International Exhibition (Beijing) Co.,Ltd. and Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. has been successfully held for 19 years at China International Exhibition Center, Beijing.
Over 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions will exhibit their latest products and services at event in a total exhibition area of 29,280 square meters. The total visitor number will be 30,000 including over 1000 professional buyers for medical equipment from military hospitals and 200 buyers from civil hospitals.
Most of the trade visitors will be from medical institutions. During the event, the authoritative academic forums will be held by famous experts from medical academic committees of PLA. - full details
- The 18th Annual Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South KoreaThe symposium features a one and a half day program focusing on research of derivative securities and markets.
- There is no registration fee for the symposium and
attendance is by invitation only.
- Individuals who wish to participate or attend should send a request to:
Email:apfrs@kent.edu
with the subject line "Invitation."
- Papers accepted for presentation at the symposium will also be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the Journal of Futures Markets or the Review of Futures Markets. - full details
- Anti-Corruption for the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Millenium Knightsbridge Hotel, 17 Sloane Street, London, England, United Kingdom SW1X 9NUWhile every industry must deal with FCPA and anti-corruption compliance, the pharmaceutical industry is particularly vulnerable to being investigated for violations. This conference will provide essential specialised guidance for all those who need to know how to shape an efficient anti-corruption compliance programme to limit marketing and sales risks and maintain compliance controls without putting their company at a disadvantage.
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- Insurance: Running on Full Steam in Distribution Arena
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Vienna, AustriaDistribution Channel Strategy is one of the key trends that will shape and define the insurance industry in the coming years:
Offering integrated financial services is key to driving growth, especially in mature markets. But integration goes beyond cross-selling. Today, customers are looking for innovative solutions addressing their specific needs and being offered via the channel of their choice.
As consumers become savvier there will be a proliferation of direct channels. The phenomenal explosion of online communities is a reflection of how the digital era has become such an integral part of everyday life. Insurance companies need to position themselves accordingly. The efficiency of the operational platform including organisational structure, IT system and human resource policy increasingly determines the competitive position of insurance companies. - full details
- Bois Energie (Wood Energy) Exhibition
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Jaraparc Lons-le-Saunier, Franche Comte FranceThe Bois Energie Exhibition is a unique Exhibition in France dedicated to the entire wood energy chain, showcasing wood heating, wood fuels and wood/forestry equipment for local authorities and industry (co-generation), professional, and domestic users. NEW in 2008 - structured network meetings!! On-line pre-registration for visitors to pre-book meetings with the exhibitors and with other visitors to optimise the network experience! This distinctive event is renowned for bringing wood energy to life - indoor operational stoves and fireplaces, outside demonstrations, exhibitors from all across Europe, conferences, innovation awards.
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- 3rd International Late Blight Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Friendship Hotel Beijing, ChinaLate blight continues to be one of the most destructive diseases of potato, tomato and other Solanum crops. By bringing together the leading researchers in the field, the Third International Late Blight Conference will present a major opportunity to review the latest developments in epidemiology, disease management, pathogen biology and dynamics, resistance breeding, molecular biology of host-pathogen interactions and chemical control.
The last five years have seen major strides in many areas of research on late blight and the causal agent, P. infestans, which will be reviewed by leading scientists, who will also propose a future agenda for cutting edge innovation. An objective of the conference is to provide opportunities for developing international collaboration. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate formally either via presented papers or posters.
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- 9th Annual Sacramento Total Home Show
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
CAL-EXPO Pavilion, Sacramento, California United StatesThe Sacramento Total Home Show in not your typical home improvement show. There will be 10 full-size homes, completely built, landscaped by Jim Glory Landscapes and decorated on the grounds of Cal-Expo along with hundreds of home improvement related exhibits and products for your home and garden.
Featuring homes by …
Advantage Homes
Angel and Associates
Fleetwood Homes
Golden West/Clayton Homes
Karsten Homes
Silvercrest Western Homes
Skyline Homes
Taylors Mfg Homes - full details
- 3rd Annual Pomona RV & Travel Show
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
Pomona Fairplex Expo Center Pomona, California United StatesDiscover everything you need for your outdoor adventures at the Pomona RV & Travel Show. While at the show, take advantage of big show discounts on RVs and accessories. See a huge collection of motorhomes, 5th wheels, toy haulers, travel and tent trailers, campers and vans. We save you time and money by assembling the dealers and brands for you!
Over 20 dealers will be displaying RV 's and over 500 RV's will be on display! RV Veteran, Dave Solberg, will run the seminars - RV Safety and How to Buy an RV. The Ultimate Camp Cooking Show will be a seminar feature also - please see www.ultimatecampcooking.com for more details. - full details
- South American Securitization Forum 2008 Brazil
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Hilton Hotel, Av. das Nacoes Unidas, 12901 Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil 04578-000Conference Details:
Following the success of the inaugural Latin American Securitization Forum in Mexico City in 2007, Opal Financial Group is bringing this event to Brazil in 2008. The South American Securitization Forum will further explore the evolving securitization landscape in countries throughout South America.
Feature Topics to be Covered will Include:
• Analysis of ABS/MBS Markets in South America
• Innovations in Latin American Asset Backed Transactions
• Securitization of Personal Loans
• The Credit Enhancement Spectrum: Improving the Quality of Credit
• The Role of Banks in the Securitization Market
• Securitization of Trade Receivables
• Cross-Border Securitizations
Panel Discussions will Include:
• Analysis of Global Structure Finance Product
• Current Economic and Political Highlights in South America
• RMBS/CMBS in Brazil
• Investor Reporting and Transparency
• Securitization in Argentina: New Deals and Developments
• Legal and Regulatory Updates
• Regional Securitization in South America: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
• Assessing Credit Risk
• RMBS/CMBS Securitization in Mexico
• Title Insurance
• Investor’s Perspective on Structured Finance
• Agriculture Securitization in Brazil
• Infrastructure Finance
• Issuer Roundtable
• Securitization of Receivables investment funds (FIDC)
• Securitization of Government-Related Assets - full details
- 18th Annual Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
San Francisco Exhibition Center, San Francisco, California United StatesThis program will provide some of the latest advances in the practice of Medical-Surgical Nursing that will help nurses meet the complex needs of their patient populations.
At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
* Describe the latest advances in the practice of clinical nursing for the medical/surgical nurse.
* Describe ways of addressing our patients’ needs and expectations given the many variables that exist in today’s health care environment.
Continuing Education Credit
Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #12980 for six (6) contact hours per conference day. No partial credit given. Must attend entire day of conference to receive CE credit. Certificates will be given out at end of each day. - full details
- 2nd Annual Strategic Recruiting & Staffing 2008
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida United StatesIn a competitive market, there is a shrinking talent pool in which companies must go against one another to obtain the best talent to their organization. The job seekers are more knowledgeable then ever before, and obtaining a much-desired high-level candidate is what companies are struggling to achieve. Understanding employment needs and how it aligns to the organization’s objectives is crucial to getting the right people into the right job at the right time. This conference will show how to attract and get the right talent to meet the employment needs of the organization.
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- Argus Biodiesel Trading in Asia
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008,
Fairmont Singapore Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore 189560The conference is about sustainability criteria set by Europe for biodiesel and how Asian producers can comply with the requirements.
Now, in the first conference specific to the Asian biodiesel market, Argus will address the likely shape of European certification programmes and inform the audience of the requirements that EU importers will place on their suppliers. The conference will outline the current shape of physical trading in Europe and review the likely direction of future biodiesel flows as well as the specifications required in producing, transporting, storing and delivering biodiesel from Asia to Europe. - full details
- M&A Integration Strategies Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
United StatesThe pharmaceutical industry is constantly under pressure to improve bottom-lines, the challenge now for the industry is to identify and realize synergies among the companies. Lack of innovation in the branded market and the stresses put on the existing blockbuster drugs by the growth of the generic drug producers has prompted a drive to reduce the use of chemicals and create an opportunity for bioengineered products. This has led to many high price mergers recently throughout the industry.
This marcus evans conference will enable delegates to hear in depth case studies and network with leading professionals in the industry. You will also be able to take away successful strategies and planning methods on how integration can be managed in order to realize the success of a merger.
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- 2nd Annual Investing and Trading in Volatility
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
United KingdomThis 2nd annual marcus evans conference will respond to the demand for more honest, objective information on volatility, giving practical advice and information for both the experienced investor and trader and also those who are looking into entering the market. Key speakers representing all the stakeholders will discuss how to stay ahead of industry trends.
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- 4th Annual Managing HR in Pharma
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Barcelona, Barcelona SpainAs pharmaceutical companies become more aware of the value and importance of their HR functions and the need to recruit and retain the best workforce, they are innovating and improving their HR practices in order to stay competitive in the market.
Moving towards the HR transformation is becoming a reality and necessity in many companies, as they are striving for a high HR effectiveness and delivering significant value to the business.
Gain insights, how to successfully implement HR Competency Framework at a local level vs following the global HR policies. Explore the sophisticated HR methods and tools to be incorporated to enhance employee performance.
This five star conference will bring together the HR experts from leading Pharma & Biotech companies to benchmark their practices for achieving a highly performing organization in the times of change. Reveal the key steps you can take to make your company an attractive place to work. Take the right path to being an employer of choice in your country. - full details
- World Coal-To-Liquids Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Meridien Montparnasse Hotel, Paris, Ile de France FranceCTL gasoline and gas oil have been successfully produced for years in South Africa. More recently, the US Air Force finished tests on one of its emblematic planes. In 2008, the first Chinese commercial CTL plant will be started. At World CTL 2008, you will have access for the first time to the most recent information on the outstanding stakes governing this nascent industry: geostrategy, technology, economics, environment, impact and opportunities for industry and service businesses. In addition to the conference itself, you will have the opportunity to extend your network during several coffee breaks, daily lunches and the Conference Reception, as well as in our exhibition area.
World CTL 2008 will be held at the Méridien Montparnasse Hotel, a Parisian central and convivial venue, located in the renowned Montparnasse district, close to the “Quartier Latin”, a nice opportunity to have a walk in these hubs of Parisian intellectual life. - full details
- 3rd Annual Corporate Banking
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Rome, Lazio ItalyWith more sophisticated needs and expectations of corporate clients, only those financial organisations that are best aligned to client relationship needs will win the market. Corporate Banking needs to lead the way with a variety of financing options for Cash Management, Syndicated Loans and Supply Finance Chain Management. Relationship Management is expected to lead the design & delivery of the unique value creating solutions. At our 3rd Annual Corporate Banking Conference our prestigious industry experts will give an insight into how Relationship Management is Creating Value with more Customer Centric Approaches and selling Innovative Winning Solutions.
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- The 4th Manila International Auto Show
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 6, 2008,
World Trade Center, Pasay, Metro Manila, PhilippinesManila Internationa Auto Show is the biggest motoring event in the Philippines which aims to uplift the local automotive industry in the country.
Occupying the full 20,000 square meters of World Trade Center Metro Manila, MIAS brings the heavy weights of carmakers under one roof, showcasing their latest units in their best.
Having attracted 68,000 visitors during its first attempt, MIAS will continue to bring the car enthusiasts, buyers manufacturers, retailers and suppliers together on April 3 to 6, 2008
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- 4th Annual Crisis Communications and Issues Management
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Barcelona, Barcelona SpainThe 21st century is witness to a rapidly changing business environment. Negative stories are dominating media agendas, user generated content is contributing to rising NGO and consumer activism and new threats are potentially damaging corporate reputations. The art of issues management and crisis communications demands that professionals in the field acknowledge the power of social media and by communicating crises swiftly turn negative experience into profit.
Issues, if not managed effectively, can turn into crises that threaten or materially damage the ability of your company to function normally. This first of its kind ‘Crisis Communications and Issues Management’ conference will address both issues that are directly related to specific industries (chemicals, airlines, technology), as well as issues faced by all large companies (globalization, discrimination suits, shareholder actions).
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- RSC-CCS: New Approaches to Nanotechnology
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008,
University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United KingdomThis joint Royal Society of Chemistry and Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) symposium is the third in the series and brings together leaders in the field of Nanotechnology from the UK and China.
The symposium series celebrates the successful partnership and collaboration between the RSC and the CCS. - full details
- 11th Annual Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) Conference
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 4, 2008,
Adelaide Holiday Inn, Adelaide, South Australia AustraliaAVETRA is Australia’s only national, independent association of researchers in vocational education and training (VET).
It was established in 1997 with initial financial assistance from the Australian National Training Authority Research Advisory Council and receives support from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
The traditional pre-conference workshops will be included in the new two day program format. The conference theme is VET in Context. - full details
- Delivering Product Development Solutions
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Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008,
ImechE London, United KingdomThis is the third in a series of three workshops that will analyse the business process, and teach delegates to learn from the mistakes made by market leaders
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