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Conventions: Apr 07, 2008

4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
The Meli Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam

The 4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands will mobilize high-level policy attention, topical working groups, analytical papers, and other contributions to provide a review of progress achieved (or lack thereof) in advancing ecosystem management and integrated coastal and ocean management by 2010 at national and regional (transboundary) levels, and in the 64% of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction, and on the allied goals of reducing marine biodiversity loss by 2010 and of establishing networks of marine protected areas by 2012 (goals adopted by the world's political leaders at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development). These goals are considered in the context of climate change, which, as indicated in the 2007 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will have profound effects on ecosystems and coastal populations around the world.

Water Contamination Emergencies

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Royal Society of Medicine, London, England United Kingdom

All companies, agencies and experts need to share, collaborate and draw on lessons learnt. The event covers: operations, data management, communications, and best practice on water conservation and similar practice.

Water Contamination Emergencies Conference

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street London, England United Kingdom W1G 0AE

This third conference “Collective Responsibility” follows on from two success Water Contamination Emergencies conferences: “Can we cope?” and “Enhancing our response” held in 2003 and 2005 respectively.

This is advance notification of and call for papers for the 3rd Conference, Collective Responsibility, to be held on 7th-8th April 2008.

The format will consist of three tracks, covering a) operations, b) information, and c) communications (inter, intra, external).

5th International Conference on Information Technology- ITNG 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
The Orleans Hotel and Casino W. Tropicana Las Vegas, Nevada United States

The International Conference on Information Technology- New Generations (ITNG) is an annual event focusing on state of the art technologies pertaining to digital information and communication.

The applications of advanced information technology to such domains as astronomy, biology, education, geosciences, security and health care are among topics of relevance to ITNG. Visionary ideas, theoretical and experimental results, as well as prototypes, designs, and tools that help the information readily flow to the user are of special interest.

The conference features keynote speakers, the best student award, a technical open panel, and workshops/exhibits from industry, government and academia.

Photonics Europe

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès Strasbourg, Alsace France

Photonics Europe focuses on the world market for optical technologies. The international light community has been meeting there for more than 30 years. Start-ups and established key players present their latest developments.

Supported by what is rapidly becoming the leading photonics conference in Europe, the exhibition is widely marketed throughout Europe to ensure the attendance of exhibition only, industry buyers. The event has the support of local and European trade associations who are supporting the development of both the conference and exhibition.

5th International Conference on Information Technology : New Generations

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

The International Conference on Information Technology- New Generations (ITNG) is an annual event focusing on state of the art technologies pertaining to digital information and communication. The applications of advanced information technology to such domains as astronomy, biology, education, geosciences, security and health care are among topics of relevance to ITNG. Visionary ideas, theoretical and experimental results, as well as prototypes, designs, and tools that help the information readily flow to the user are of special interest. The conference features keynote speakers, the best student award, a technical open panel, and workshops/exhibits from industry, government and academia.

International Workshop on Combinatorial Image Analysis

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Buffalo, New York United States

Image analysis is a scientific discipline providing theoretical foundations and methods for solving problems appearing in a wide range of areas, as diverse as medicine, robotics, defense, and security. As a rule, the processed data are discrete; therefore, the "discrete approach" to image analysis appears to be a natural one and has an increasing importance.

It is based on studying combinatorial properties of the considered digital data sets. Combinatorial image analysis often features various advantages (in terms of efficiency and accuracy) over the more traditional approaches based on continuous models requiring numeric computation.

The scientific program of the workshop will consist of keynote addresses, contributed papers presented in a single track, and posters. We are planning to publish the workshop proceedings in the Springer’s "Lecture Notes on Computer Science" series.

April Writers Workshop: How to Write a Synopsis

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 7, 2008,
Chicago, Illinois United States

Most writers hate writing synopses, and no wonder. After you've agonized over several hundred pages to make your prose absolutely perfect, how could you possibly distill that down to a measly ten or twenty pages? Or, worse yet, one or two? By the time you've written the book, everything seems important, and it's difficult to know what to put in and what to leave out. Join Pam McCutcheon as she explains what to put in a synopsis and, what's sometimes more important, what to leave out.

Insurance, Appraisers and the Law PP440

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia United States

This course will analyze widely accepted court decisions that affect the appraisal of personal property; classify definitions of value as related to insurance claims; review insurance terminology and concepts; understand types of loss; and evaluate damage issues.

5th International Conference on Information Technology

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

The International Conference on Information Technology- New Generations (ITNG) is an annual event focusing on state of the art technologies pertaining to digital information and communication. The applications of advanced information technology to such domains as astronomy, biology, education, geosciences, security and health care are among topics of relevance to ITNG. Visionary ideas, theoretical and experimental results, as well as prototypes, designs, and tools that help the information readily flow to the user are of special interest. The conference features keynote speakers, the best student award, a technical open panel, and workshops/exhibits from industry, government and academia.

BIO-Europe Spring 2008 – International Partnering Conference

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Municipal Conference Center, Madrid, Madrid Spain 28042

The BIO-Europe Spring™ event brings together international decision-makers from all sectors of the biotechnology industry, and features the successful combination of one-on-one meetings, company presentations and a lively exhibition. Positioned as the springtime counterpart to EBD Group’s flagship conference, BIO-Europe, the BIO-Europe Spring event continues the tradition of providing life science companies with high calibre partnering opportunities. The event enables biotechnology companies to identify, meet and network with companies across the biotechnology value chain from large biotech and pharma companies to financiers and innovative start-ups.
BIO-Europe Spring 2007, held at the International Congress Center Milan, Italy, drew over 1,200 delegates representing more than 700 companies from around the world.

2nd International Symposium on Networks-on-Chip

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England United Kingdom

The International Symposium on Networks-on-Chip (NOCS) provides a high quality forum for scientists and engineers to present their latest research findings in the area of NoC-based systems at all levels, from the physical on-chip link level through the network level, and ranging up to systems architecture and application software.

Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition(FDIC 2008)

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Indiana United States

For 80 years, FDIC has maintained a steadfast commitment to one simple mission...to Train the Fire Service. With hundreds of classroom sessions, intense Hands-On Training (H.O.T) evolutions and workshops, and the industry's largest exhibition showcasing 900 companies, no other event in the world provides more serious training for the serious firefighter.

Whether you are new to the fire service, or a seasoned professional, FDIC 2008 provides a comprehensive range of courses and training options designed to improve the way you do your job, both safely and effectively. From live burn to collapse rescue, from leadership training to recruitment issues, FDIC uniquely offers each and every firefighter critical new learning opportunities.

Urgent Care, Sports Medicine and Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Trifecta

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Hyatt Sarasota Sarasota, Florida United States

NEEDS STATEMENT: Family Medicine has become the lead specialty of Managed Care and Primary Care Medicine. There is a need to promote preventive care and a healthy population. This is an immediate challenge for Family Medicine and Primary Care Physicians. When you consider the recent changes in attitudes, behaviors and therapies in areas such as venous thromboembolism, diabetes, hypertension osteoporosis, sports medicine in general and the epidemic-like incidence of use of steroids, the need to review and update knowledge in these areas is readily apparent. This activity will help to maintain the practice methods that are necessary in today's healthcare environment.

Day 1 Musculoskeletal Examination: An Evidence- Based Approach. Sports Pre-Participation Examination. Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertensive Patients. Treating Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Day 2 Exercise Prescription - Safely Planning Exercise for Patients. Ankle Injuries Masquerading as Sprains. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Evaluation and Treatment. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Diagnosis and Treatment.

Day 3 Hormonal Contraceptives: Good, Bad and Controversial. Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Shoulder Injuries. Concussions - Who Plays and Who Stays.

Day 4 Common Fractures. Low Back Pain. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). Osteoporosis: Treatment and Prevention.

Day 5 Use and Interpretation of Thyroid Tests. Migraine Headaches: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment. Steroids and Stimulants in Sports. Common Medical Problems in Athletes.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.

RSA Conference USA 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Moscone Center San Francisco, California United States

In information security, you’re trained to expect the unexpected. Changes occur in a nanosecond. Stay on top by staying one step ahead -- attend RSA® Conference 2008!

Join us for the most comprehensive forum in information security. Come learn about the latest trends and technologies, get access to new best practices, and gain insight into the practical and pragmatic perspectives on the most business critical issues facing you today.

Connect and collaborate. Build your professional network. And mingle with 17,000 of the industry’s best and brightest.

The Environmental e-Science Revolution

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, England United Kingdom

The environmental sciences are being revolutionised by a new way of working facilitated by advances in the computer and information sciences: "eScience".

The aims of the meeting are to:

* Highlight how the computing and information science revolution of recent years is changing the way that environmental research is undertaken
* Bring together scientists and their user communities do demonstrate how eScience can facilitate truly interdisciplinary and translational research
* Summarise the achievements of the first generation of environmental eScience projects funded by the NERC eScience programme

Banana and Plantain in Africa 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort, Mombasa, Kenya

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is organizing an Africa-based conference that will focus on banana and plantain research across Africa: lessons learnt and the way forward. Fostering international partnerships is a major objective of the conference, with particular emphasis to establish the role of research in promoting future commercial activities and trade in banana, plantain and ensete. There is an urgent need to target basic and applied research that connects to existing and emerging markets. This unique conference will be the first pan-African meeting to link research to markets in an African context. Key priorities:

* Develop an African strategy for the next decade to exploit banana and plantain research
* Strengthen research partnerships to overcome production bottlenecks
* Harmonize research with production trends, emerging markets and trade networks

This conference is urgently needed as banana and plantain are key staple crops in rural households in Africa. They are also being increasingly targeted for income generation through improved linkages with the private sector. The conference also intends to foster research and trade experiences from other commodities. The result of this meeting will be to fully realize the potential of this crucial crop for poverty alleviation and wealth generation.

Kuwait Oil & Gas 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre, Kuwait City Kuwait

Led by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, KPC, Kuwait Oil & Gas 2007 provides the ideal meeting place for domestic and international companies.

With a worldwide demand for hydrocarbons constantly on the increase, Kuwait is an attractive oil & gas market and the most resourceful financially. Kuwait further welcomes global investment and offers a safe and fast growing environment to encourage international expertise in key projects.

The exhibition area offers limited space so early bookings are highly recommended.

Oil & Gas Mini Master of Business Administration London - Training Course

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 18, 2009,
30 Pavilion Road, London, England, United Kingdom

This 10 day course presents the ‘core curriculum’ covered in most graduate business programmes. The knowledge acquired will provide you with a strong business foundation and enable you to function more effectively and efficiently in today’s competitive oil and gas business environment. This management school for global oil and gas executives – middle to senior managers – offers an intensive training opportunity for executives to develop their knowledge of the essential principles and techniques of strategic management.

The programme will enable participants to offer their organisations a deliverable benefit, focusing on providing delegates with maximum take-home value of business decision-making processes, skills and practices.
Organiser: CWC School for Energy Limited

Middle East Food, Catering and Hospitality Conference and Exhibition

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The concern of this event is to standardize industry know-how for the benefit of existing food and catering companies and new ones entering the market. This industry has its own fundamental principals in operations which vary from business to business. However regional food and catering industry has a long way to go and a lot to be learned when compared with the advancement of worldwide food and catering industry. It is very vital for the regional industry to change and be open to changes and opportunities brought about by the globalization.

The region’s fast developing service and hospitality industry has brought a steady stream of visitors and tourists that expect a higher and hugely sophisticated service, the food security and food safety are very important too. There is no going back as the food and catering industry has the challenging task of meeting the needs of an emerging service and industry market of global standards. Also we should not ignore the role of our nations in front of those suffer from poverty and absence of food security and safety.

SPIE Photonics Europe 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès Strasbourg, Alsace France

Photonics Europe will bring together different disciplines, technologies, and perspectives from across Europe and around the world. As a participant, you will be among the leaders who are presenting research, developing new contacts, and learning about the latest funding opportunities.

* Photonics Europe is conferences, workshops, seminars, short courses and an exhibition that will combine into a dynamic learning environment
* Photonics Europe will have programmes and experts on new business development Photonics Europe will serve as the platform for new information updates on the 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7)
* Photonics Europe will begin daily with a comprehensive "hot topics" session, and will include a unique welcoming reception, daily coffee breaks, plus other technical and social events
* Photonics Europe will present the Innovation Village: a window on creative products developed by universities and research centres Photonics Europe will host the European Village: a display on European initiatives, Networks of Excellence, Integrated Projects and other EC-projects that will showcase their consortium as well as their newest breakthroughs

The casual ambience of historical Strasbourg will provide a backdrop of good food, comfortable facilities and quick and easy transportation. The leadership of Photonics Europe 2008 has selected many of the toughest issues facing optical and photonics technologies today as the basis for their programmes. These current research issues will drive the development of new products for years to come.

The 3rd National GIS Symposium in Saudi Arabia

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Le Meridian Hotel, Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Amir Muhammad ibn Fahd ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz; Governor of the Eastern Province, The High Committee of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Eastern Province will host “The Third National GIS Symposium in Saudi Arabia”. Featuring a state-of-the-art exhibit, plenary, keynote, and technical sessions, it would bring all stakeholders in the geospatial domain - academia, researchers, students, and the industry - onto one platform for interaction, sharing and discussion on various topics such as collaboration on technologies and experiences gained. The symposium is intended to encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience in geospatial sciences among researchers, practitioners, and professionals within the country and abroad.

Retirement Communities World Australasia 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Hilton Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

For delegates

Retirement communities really are the new frontier in property development. Like never before, a growing number of property developers, operators and investors are turning their attention to the sector.

Retirement Communities World Australasia 2008 will live up to your expectation as the pre-eminent meeting place for the Australasian retirement and aged care industries, providing delegates with easy and unfettered access to leading-edge information and opinions from national and global industry thought leaders.

24th International Conference on Data Engineering

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Presidente InterContinental Cancún Resort, Cancun, Quintana Roo Mexico

Data Engineering deals with the use of engineering techniques and methodologies in the design, development and assessment of information systems for different computing platforms and application environments. The 24th IEEE International Conference on Data Engineering will continue in its tradition of being a premier forum for presentation of research results and advanced data-intensive applications and discussion of issues on data and knowledge engineering. The mission of the conference is to share research solutions to problems of today's information society and to identify new issues and directions for future research and development work.

Content Management Strategies/DITA North America Conference 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, California United States

Content Management Strategies, in its 10th season, remains the premier conference for you if you are managing technical and business-oriented content throughout the enterprise. CMS 2008 meets your immediate needs, if you are

* Planning to roll out an enterprise-wide content management system
* Reusing content to decrease the costs of Global Product Deployment
* Outputting to multiple media from a Single Source of content
* Managing modular, topic-based content for assembly into multiple deliverables
* Wondering how you are ever going to find enough time to do everything that needs to be done to restructure and invigorate all that legacy content you're sinking under

DITA North America, in its 4th season, brings you the leading corporate adopters, industry experts, and key vendors on the Darwin Information Typing Architecture. DITA has clearly reached a Tipping Point to become the foremost international standard for technical and business content.

Asia Mining Congress 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore City, Singapore

The annual Asia Mining Congress is the region’s leading strategic event for Asia’s mining policy makers, top global mining & exploration companies, commodities buyers and traders, investors & financiers to meet and network. Featuring exclusive presentations from Asian Governments, top mining companies and the most prolific investors, the event showcases a stellar line-up of mining and exploration projects currently in operation in Asia; serving as the annual venue for global investors & other stakeholders to receive first-hand information on the investment and partnership opportunities in Asia.

Minerals Exploration Technology Summit 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore

Minerals Exploration Technology Summit (METS), held in conjunction with Asia Mining Congress and Global Executive Mining Maintenance, is an upstream exploration event that showcases new strategies and new technologies designed to improve the search for valuable new mineral deposits and the development of a successful mining operation. This event is for mining professionals involved in mineral exploration & development including geochemists, geophysicists as well as feasibility managers, exploration managers, finance managers and government scientists involved with mineral exploration and mining-related environmental programs.

SatCom Africa 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

* Ministers speak: Under the African skies – expanding the reach of Africa’s communications
* African initiatives: Evaluating the role of satellites in achieving the objectives of NePAD and the millennium goals
* 3 African operators; 3 satellite programmes; the objective – to serve the African continent. How will it all come together?
* In the red corner – The operator perspective; In the blue corner – The users' outlook; What’s at stake? The capacity situation in Africa – is the situation really that complex?
* Big brother is watching - but who’s watching who?

IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS 2008)

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Pestana Bahia Hotel Salvador, Bahia Brazil

Held in even-numbered years, NOMS 2008 will follow the 20 years tradition of NOMS and IM as the primary forum for technical exchange of the research, standards, development, systems integration, service provider, and user communities. NOMS 2008 will present up-to-date approaches and technical solutions for integrated systems and services including communication networks, host systems, enterprise applications, service oriented architectures, and delivery of management services. The conference provides a peer-reviewed program of technical sessions, application sessions, software tools sessions, tutorials, BoF, posters, and panels as well as vendor exhibits.

International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies: from Theory to Applications (ICTTA 2008 )

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Umayyad Palace, Damascus, Syria

The International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies: from Theory to Applications - ICTTA’08 - will be held from April 7 - 11, 2008 in Damascus, Syria. Through its technical program, the conference aims to provide an outstanding opportunity for both academic and industrial communities alike to address new trends and challenges, emerging technologies and progress in standards on topics relevant to today's fast moving areas of Information and Communication Technologies. ICTTA’08 will offer oral, poster sessions, tutorials and, professional meetings. Submitted papers are expected to cover state-of-the-art technologies, theoretical concepts, standards, products implementation, ongoing research projects and innovative applications of the IC Technologies use.

Seventh International Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics (CEM 2008)

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Old Ship Hotel Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex United Kingdom

CEM 2008 is organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology Electromagnetics Professional Network, Antennas and Propagation Professional Networks, EMC Professional Network and in association with the International Compumag Society.

This conference will focus on current research into the various computational techniques now available for solving problems in electromagnetics, aspects and applications of numerical modelling based on these techniques.

The conference will provide delegates with a forum to present, discuss and network. Sessions will include oral papers to provide an introduction to the topics presented followed by interactive posters with plenty of opportunity for informal discussions.

Scope

Methods and Techniques of Computational Electromagnetics
Numerical Methods
Applications of CEM (where the novelty should reside in the CEM technique and not the application)
CEM in Education
Code Validation
Who should attend?

The conference will be of interest to academics undertaking research in electromagnetics, and to all engineers in fields such as telecommunications, power, defence and transport where the electromagnetic aspects of a design are crucial.

Enterprise Risk Management 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Bayview Eden, Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Enterprise Risk Management 2008 focuses on the changing nature of ERM. A hypothetical debate, panel discussions and in-depth analysis from the leading ERM practitioners will equip you to respond to the change and stay ahead of the risk game.

IEMA International Associate Certificate in Environmental Management & Assessment

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008,
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey 34738

This course ensures that people in positions of responsibility appreciate the environmental issues relating to their working processes and develop an understanding of how to manage them. It covers the management of environmental issues, legal requirements, water, air, land and environmental management issues and controls.

Course Objectives

* To understand the issues, science and philosophy that underpins environmental sustainability.
* Identify ways to incorporate environmental issues into the management of an organisation.
* To identify relevant legislation for an organisation and take steps towards ensuring compliance.
* To understand the role of various analytical and managerial tools and the assessment, interpretation and management of environmental performance.
* To understand the key elements of an environmental management system.

4th International Congress for South Eastern Europe

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
National Palace of Culture Sofia, Bulgaria

The renewable energy technologies have been growing very fast the last several years.
According to some long-term projections, renewable energy may satisfy half of the world's energy needs by 2050.

Moreover, the renewable energy might supply even two-thirds of the world's energy by 2100.

World National Oil Companies Congress 2008

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Hamilton Place, London, England, United Kingdom

The World National Oil Companies Congress 2008 is the world’s most significant forum on National Oil Companies. It is specifically devoted to NOCs and the issues and challenges they and their partners face.

Building on the enormous success of the 2007 event, the congress will feature some of the biggest names in the industry, as well as include a full extra day dedicated to gas/LNG issues.

The agenda has been purposefully constructed to deliver new business ideas and capabilities, as well as, to highlight some great new opportunities for NOCs and their partners.

Minerals Exploration Technology Summit (METS 2008)

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore

This is the event is for mining professionals involved in mineral exploration & development including geochemists, geophysicists as well as feasibility managers, exploration managers, finance managers and government scientists involved with mineral exploration and mining-related environmental programs.

Designing and Delivering Effective Education Program

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Ontario Hospital Association, 200 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Please Circulate to:
• Administration
• Nurse Executives
• Staff Nurses
• Clinical Educators
• Staff Development
• Library

There continues to be a demand for high quality continuing education, orientation and patient education programs in acute, long-term care and community settings. This has resulted in a need for professionals with the design and implementation skills to provide these services.

This five-day program is primarily directed to registered nurses and other health care professionals who educate through staff development or patient education programs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community agencies, community colleges and professional organizations. It is designed to be highly interactive and experiential in nature. There will be an opportunity to share the experience and expertise of the group with a focus on becoming better educators and life long learners.

Pharma Quality Management Conference

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Vienna Austria

This could be the motto of the 3rd Annual Pharma Quality Management conference organized by Jacob Fleming Conferences in Vienna, on 7th & 8th April 2008.

In modern pharma and biotech organization, the ever-higher standards and new regulatory requirements in quality management demand constant update and highest attention to align quality management and manufacturing processes to full compliance. So, striving for higher productivity, tighter efficiencies and the advantage to turn quality management into a profit centre within the frame of the regulatory compliance is a daily challenge.

Thus, Jacob Fleming Conferences provides now the opportunity to professionals from all over Europe to meet industry peers and representatives of regulatory agencies in an interactive platform. Case study presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions ensure that best practices and various approaches will be shared in a wide range of relevant topics.

Redefining Transaction Boundaries

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Westin New York at Times Square, New York, New York United States

Recent concerns about the global economy and the deterioration of credit conditions have dramatically altered the global M&A landscape. This new environment and the current scarcity of traditional bank financing present challenges but also opportunities for, among others, strategic investors, non-traditional lenders and other potential acquirors who have access to capital.

This conference will address a variety of emerging trends in the new “M&A paradigm,” including the role of hedge funds as investors and lenders; the current regulatory environment and its implications for cross-border investments and acquisitions; opportunities in the so-called “BRIC” economies; the re-emergence of “PIPE” transactions; the role of sovereign wealth investors; and lessons learned about M&A deal terms and risk allocation in the wake of the numerous “broken deals” caused in part by the “credit crunch.”
This program will provide you the knowledge and direction needed to navigate this new global M&A landscape. Please join your peers and industry leaders for this special two-day program.

International Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 10, 2008,
National Palace of Culture, Sofia, Bulgaria

A parallel event to the 4th International Congress on EE & RES for South-East Europe. The main aim is to attract the public attention to the practical benefits from RES and the different means to save energy, as well as presenting to the Bulgarian market new technologies, equipments and products in the field of EE and RES

Ethanol in Europe

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Hilton Berlin Hotel, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Platts Ethanol in Europe conference will bring together regulators, academics, and market players to debate the way forward in ethanol infrastructure, blend economics and demand in Europe.

Topics Will Include:

* How will regulatory developments affect the industry going forward?
* How can European infrastructure support ethanol?
* Maximizing your portfolio within price fluctuations
* How realistic are supply and demand projections for Europe?
* National-level case-studies

41st International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Every two years, the IAA World Congress convenes business leaders and communications industry executives in the largest gathering of its kind in the world. In 2008, the Congress will focus around the theme What's Coming Next?SM; issues of technology, advertising effectiveness, and consumer habits and engagement that turn the industry upside down, affecting everyone from clients, agencies, and media to research and PR firms. In this innovative and provocative program*, IAA will present What's Coming Next?SM - what is in store for the future of advertising, marketing and communications industries.

Asia/Pacific Business Outlook (APBO)

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California United States

Asia / Pacific Business Outlook, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest running, most successful regional conference of its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This conference has made a difference for U.S. exporters, and has become the premier U.S. commercial trade event focusing on the Asia / Pacific region.

APBO 2008 brings the experts closer to you with 14 Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. They will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.

Mentoring Awareness Event

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 7, 2008,
University of Newcastle Newcastle, United Kingdom

John Lorriman will introduce mentoring generally and the IET’s Mentoring Service in particular. This will be an excellent opportunity to explore the enormous power and considerable benefits of mentoring. The event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn something of the theory and, more importantly, something of the practice of Mentoring.

It is aimed at both potential and experienced mentors and mentees. A short video will demonstrate the many interpersonal skills required for mentoring which can also be applied in many other situations.

Exploiting Neglected Features to Solve Known Problems

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 7, 2008,
University of Bristol Bristol, United Kingdom

For sixty-six years Professor Benjamin has been a prolific innovator (including for instance the computer mouse, and digital data transmission, both of which he patented in 1947). Most of his projects were triggered by claims that something could not be done, given the standard assumptions & established approaches.

The talk will cover the following recent examples:

• Simple terminals for difficult mobile communications
• 3D X-rays with minimal irradiation
• Finding explosives in aircraft luggage
• Seeing “invisible” buried land-mines
• Detecting “undetectable” tumours

NSW Community Legal Centre State Conference

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Citigate Sebel Hotel, 28 Albion St., Sydney, New South Wales Australia

This conference aims to bring together a wide range of people from around NSW including representatives from community organizations, academia, the private sector, government sector, and community legal centres.
Taking a broader social justice and human rights perspective, the conference will explore current issues in the justice system, their impacts on disadvantaged and marginalised communities in NSW, and strategies for ensuring accessibility and equity in the justice system. This includes workshops and presentations on:
- Aboriginal Justice
- Sexual assault and domestic violence laws
- New projects by CLCs
- Administrative Law
- Youth Justice
- Showcasing Law Reform and Policy
....and more!

Railway Division 21st Annual Film Evening

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 7, 2008,
ImechE London United Kingdom

The 1950's was a decade of unprecedented change on British Railways. With seemingly unlimited funding, the infrastructure of the network was progressively rebuilt following damage sustained during the war. New rolling stock was introduced to replace that which should have been discarded ten years earlier and then in 1955, the announcement of the Modernisation Plan For British Railways, a bold 15 year plan to replace steam power, modernise stations and transform the entire network. These were the years before Beeching when the network was still complete. Steam was gradually giving way to diesel & electric traction, evidence of modernisation was apparent and career prospects were never better. A railway system carrying passenger and goods traffic alike, operating with all the confidence and assurance that only an integrated transport system can provide!

National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Renassaince Providence Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island United States

This two-day conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators who want to gain key insight into a wide range of current issues at NSF including the state of current funding; new and current policies and procedures; and pertinent administrative issues. NSF program officers representing each NSF directorate will be on hand to provide up-to-date information about specific funding opportunities and answer your questions.

Highlights include:

* New programs and initiatives;

* Future directions and strategies for national science policy;

* Proposal preparation;

* NSF's merit review process;

* Cross-disciplinary and special interest programs;

* Conflict of interest policies;

* Breakout sessions by discipline; and

* FastLane/Grants.gov workshops.

Global Healthcare Transformation Congress

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 8, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

As health care continues to evolve, rising to the formidable and immediate challenge of creating both short- and long-term strategies depended largely on a workforce that is led by effective management and equipped with the latest know-how in various departments in a healthcare setting. Global Healthcare Transformation Congress brings you the best in professional development offerings, opportunities to network with and learn from peers in the field, and the latest healthcare information to enhance your career and your organization.

Join us at Global Healthcare Transformation Congress to ensure your organization’s competitive edge and stay ahead of the curve. Equip yourself with tools to respond proactively to the rapidly changing health care environment!

Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition

Apr 7, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Kuwait

Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition will address a wide variety of waste management issues in an effort to answer some of the burning questions facing our environment, health, industry and economy. These issues include collection, forwarding, storage, reprocessing and recycling of industrial, medical and residual waste.

Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition will serve as a platform for waste professionals to exchange ideas and information about the latest international waste and recycling methods. It also presents a tremendous opportunity for the leading industry companies to showcase their waste and recycling products and services to the largest gathering of governmental, municipal and private sector waste and recycling professionals in Kuwait and the GCC region.

The conference will be held in a setting in which all participants can share ideas and solve problems. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear papers and keynote presentations, participate in the panel sessions and attend social events to provide opportunities for technical interaction and discussion.

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