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Conventions: May 06, 2008

Fire Safety and Disaster Management Expo 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Pune Exhibition Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Fire, Safety and Disaster Management Expo 2008 will luster with the benign presence of stalwarts from Disaster Management & Fire Protection Industry. This will showcase the latest state of art products of Disaster Management Tools, fire fighting, fire safety & fire protection equipment.

Profile for exhibit include Emergency Equipment, Safety Equipment, Warning Systems, Fire Control Systems, Security Services, Environmental Hazardous Control, Rescue Tools, Medical Equipment & Insurance Companies, Disaster Relief & Assistance, Accident and Emergency Equipment, Flood Lights and Search Lights, Emergency Aid Equipment, Security Services, Protective Clothing, Intensive Care Equipment, Search and Rescue Operations, Disaster Relief & Assistance.

Leading Professional Development in Classroom Assessment FOR Learning

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Houston, Texas United States

Goals:

* To deepen understanding of assessment FOR learning practices
* To deepen understanding of keys to assessment quality
* To become familiar with the format and content of Educational Testing Service (ETS) classroom assessment materials
* To know how to continue learning using professional development materials from Educational Testing Service’s Assessment Training Institute

BROWNFIELDS 2008: 4th International Conference on Prevention, Assessment, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Development of Brownfield Sites

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Hotel Mediterranee, Lassi, Kefalonia and Ithaka, Greece

Fourth International Conference on Prevention, Assessment, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Development of Brownfield Sites. The meeting provides an international forum to discuss the problems facing the public and private sectors, the engineering and scientific communities in terms of the new land available for development purposes. The Conference will look at long term plans for the productive re-use of properties that have been abandoned or lie idle, in order to satisfy current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own requirements.

Pre-Congress Neuropathology Training Course

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece

The 11th Euro-CNS CME neuropathology training course "Tumours of the Central Nervous System and its Coverings" will be held from 6-8 May 2008, immediately preceding the 9th European Congress of Neuropathology in Athens, Greece. It will be close to the Congress venue. This two-and-a-half day course and workshop covers the current state of the art of classification and grading of CNS tumours, supplemented by relevant neurosurgical and neuroradiological aspects. To some extent, developments in molecular genetics will also be covered. The course is intended for all who are involved in the pathological diagnosis of brain tumours in biopsy specimens: trainees and specialists in pathology, neurosurgery, neurology or neuro-oncology. The course will be given by practising neuropathologists of international reputation. Lectures and microscopic slide sessions will alternate. The course will be given in English. The same course was held earlier in Graz, Austria, in November 2004 and in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in June 2005.
The registration fee of 700 Euro for members, and 800 for non-members, includes catering during the course (daytime). The fee does not include travel expenses, accommodation and other meals than mentioned above. Course participants are entitled to a reduced registration fee for the main Congress. Details will be posted in August/September 2007.

Course location
The course will be held at the University of Athens, Department of Pathology.

Contact:
For any further information please contact:

EURO-CNS Executive Office
Mrs. A. van Schendel
Academic Medical Center (AMC)
Department of Neuropathology
H0-120, P.O. Box 22660
1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 20 566 5649
Fax: + 31 20 566 9522

4th International Conference on Speech Prosody

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Royal Palm Plaza Hotel Resort, Campinas, Sao Paulo Brazil

Speech prosody covers a multidisciplinary area of research involving scientists working on the suprasegmental aspects of speech, having very different backgrounds and coming from different traditions, including linguistics and phonetics, conversation analysis, semantics and pragmatics, sociolinguistics, acoustics, speech synthesis and recognition, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, speech therapy and language teaching, among others.

2008 National Smart Start Conference

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Koury Convention Center/Sheraton Four Seasonsn 3121 High Point Road at I-40, Greensboro, North Carolina United States

Reshaping Risk Management

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, London, England, United Kingdom

Reshaping risk to meet changing CAA, partnership and performance requirements

LGC’s comprehensive national conference will address the latest developments in risk, audit and insurance, and how you best can manage these across your organisation and partnerships.

Gain definitive practical guidance on the most challenging areas; from remodelling your corporate risk strategy towards strategic local outcomes, to effectively managing partnership risk and preparing for CAA.

Gain definitive guidance on the key policies and best practice to strengthen your risk management:

* Reshaping risk management to support the new assessment process

* Embedding risk management across changing partnership arrangements

* Meeting the new British Standard BS31100 and ISO 31000 for risk management

* Developing a robust corporate risk management approach towards strategic local outcomes

*Aligning risk and performance management to drive improvement and outcomes

28th Annual Electric Utility Chemistry Workshop

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Hawthorn Suites and Conference Center, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois United States

This workshop is specifically designed for personnel involved in day-to-day decisions affecting the performance of electric utility generation in fossil-fueled and nuclear power plants. The program applies equally to power plant chemists and engineers as well as power plant designers and consultants, industrial and institutional plant engineers, managers and operators.

Infrastructure & Operations Data Centre Summit

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

A packed, two-day agenda covers servers, IT operations, storage, data centre facilities, and - a must in today's world - business continuity and disaster recovery. Our experts also present a comprehensive look at best practices from throughout the data centre field.

You'll learn all about servers and storage, including consolidation, workload management, procurement, and major platforms. Gartner analysts will explain how you can increase agility and service quality while reducing costs. Other sessions will focus on the benefits of using new virtualization technologies, how to achieve the greatest return on your investment in those technologies, and obstacles to avoid when creating a virtual center.

EU Energy Security

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Bucharest, Bucuresti Romania

How are developments in the Black Sea region impacting upon the region's growing importance as an energy transit route from Central Asia and the Middle East to the EU? What role is Russia playing? How are political dynamics affecting the location of new proposed pipelines and how will supply patterns change? What are the implications of price volatility, supply uncertainties, and the Kyoto Protocol for EU energy security?

Dinosaurs – A Historical Perspective

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Geological Society, Burlington House, London, England, United Kingdom

The theme

The History of Dinosaur Research with particular emphasis on personalities, major discoveries and expeditions; and the introduction, debate and acceptance of major theories or principles associated with the greater understanding of dinosaur taxonomy, palaeobiology and evolution.
Authors may also probe a cultural theme; exploring the role of artists and animators and the influence they have on our perception of dinosaurs over the last 180 years or more!

Abstracts

Authors are requested to send an abstract of 500 words by no later than Monday 28th January 2008 to rtj.moody@virgin.net. Accepted abstracts will be printed in the Conference Abstracts which will be made available to authors and delegates at the conference. Specific papers will also be considered for inclusion in a special publication.

KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Messe Essen, Norbertstrasse Essen, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany 45131

KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2008 is the world's largest self-service tradeshow, where visitors can exclusively gain information and advice on self-service technology - essential knowledge to anyone responsible for a smooth, efficient and affordable customer service. The 2007 event attracted over 2,500 unique attendees and 120 exhibitors including IBM, Kodak, Panasonic and Wincor Nixdorf. Visitors to KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2008 will have a unique opportunity to see, experience and discuss the very latest advances in interactive customer self-service solutions by suppliers and innovators from across the globe, many of which will not have been shown anywhere else before. Major displays and discussion forums will demonstrate to potential purchasers just how comprehensively today's technology can improve customer satisfaction while significantly reducing operating costs and enhancing business success.

Digital Signage Expo 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Messe Essen, Norbertstrasse Essen, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany 45131

Wherever customer targeting is crucial, digital signage is on the rise. Digital signage installations are growing at a rate of 100% per annum in Europe, and are set to rise further and faster every year. On average, digital signage solutions deliver an 18% increase in sales, not counting the many intangible benefits of an enhanced customer experience, better service and brand awareness. DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2008 is the new highly focused international trade showcase exclusively concerned with all digital signage related topics such as in-store tv, digital media, ad screens, content and solutions. It has been organised via an exclusive partnership between POPAI, the global association for marketing at Retail and hf media & events, Europe’s leading B2B trade event organiser in the interactive market place, which will ensure a uniquely high calibre of audience at the show. Visitors to DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2008 will have a unique opportunity to see, experience and discuss the very latest advances in digital signage solutions by suppliers and innovators from across the globe. As well as the exhibition itself, there will also be a Digital Signage Content Centre on the exhibition ground, which will let you experience the latest solutions in person.

5th GCC Economic Forum

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Datamatix is pleased to announce the 5thGCC Economic forum to cover the GCC 2020 Strategic Development Plans and various aspects and challenges that are posed on the way towards the economic development of GCC. These Conferences would study the measures that are required to counter the ever happening developments in the GCC and global economy.

It would also be an opportunity for the participants to explore the ideas on how the GCC economy can enhance the business scenario in the region by adopting the most modern business tactics. The need of the hour is the opening up of new business avenues as a result of economic strength gained by soaring oil prices.

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Consumer Connectivity & Web Empowerment

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Consumer Connectivity & Web Empowerment aims to bridge the divide between new and old healthcare communications by convening senior level executives from the nation’s leading hospitals and health plans, along with the next generation of healthcare technologists and entrepreneurs at the fore front of innovation in technology, communication, and consumer activation. During this one-day event industry leaders and visionaries will share strategies to leverage the opportunities and efficiencies presented by today’s new media, including social networks, blogs, online communities, search sites and decision support tools. The event will provide key stakeholders with the practical tools necessary to transform internet based technologies into valuable and sustainable business models that promote continuous healthcare, consumer engagement and individual accountability.

gulfBID: The Third Annual Gulf International Exhibition for Construction, Interiors and Furniture

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Manama, Bahrain

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, gulfBID 2008 brings together dmg world media Dubai Ltd. and Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions in a joint venture to organise this unique Construction, Interiors and Furniture Exhibition.

Your next opportunity to participate will be 6th 8th May 2008. Reserve your space now.

2008 JavaOne Conference

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Moscone Center San Francisco, California United States

This year's conference covers topics and content that is important to the Java technology community and continues to expand its program into areas that play well with Java technology.

Microwave Technology and Techniques Workshop 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
European Space & Technology Centre, Noordwijk, Zuid Holland Netherlands

The Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Section of the RF Payload Systems Division (Directorate of Technical and Quality Management at ESA-ESTEC) and the microwave and Time Frequency department of CNES are organising a Workshop on Microwave Technology and Techniques.

The Workshop will be held on the 6th and 7th of May 2008 at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

30th Annual SALIS Conference -Seattle 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Warwick Seattle Hotel Seattle, Washington United States

Join us in Seattle for the 30th Annual SALIS Conference, as we Step into the Future with a look at emerging technologies and how they are changing the way we work, as well as the future of our organization on this milestone anniversary.

Facility Management 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

Facility Management (FM) is your and our subject. The ‘Facility Management’ is Germany’s only special exhibition focused on the subject FM. Facility Management is an enterprise task throughout the entire life cycle of real estate and/ or a plant, demanding a high level of managerial skills from management. You will be able to learn how FM can help you to achieve better quality and save costs during the three exhibition days of ‘Facility Management’.

Media-Tech Expo 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

With over 100 exhibitors and nearly 3,000 attendees from over 60 countries, the MEDIA-TECH Expo is the ultimate blend of industry leaders and innovative products in the optical media manufacturing business.

The MEDIA-TECH Expo is the largest optical media trade event in the world and one of the most important stops on the global trade show calendar. Prepare for three packed days of exhibits, product launches, meetings and a celebration of the media manufacturing business at MEDIA-TECH Expo 2008.

Retail Loss Prevention Africa 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Southern Sun Grayston, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

This year we are thrilled to introduce some exciting, new concepts that'll ensure your conference experience stimulates your left brain!

* Mock robbery - come and find out how vulnerable you really are and make sure that you don't leave anything to chance
* Un-conference - its not about sitting and listening, give your input and get answers to some of your most burning questions
* Ex-fraudster - hear it from the horse's mouth! Find out how y

Military Antennas

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

IDGA’s MilitaryAntennas Conference will include:

* New progress in the design of military antennas to meet on-the-move demands
* Solutions to integrate apertures that would handle most microwave RF functions
* Ways to reduce and overcome threats from interference and jamming
* Solutions to reduce antenna proliferation
* Assessments of military bandwidth demands
* The most cost effective production, modification and maintenance procedures for military antenna systems

Power 2008. The 12th Annual Power Generation Strategy Conference

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Marriott Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to the 12th Annual Power Generation Summit. Year on year delegates say that in addition to the information they gain, the key reason to attend the conference is the quality and seniority of attendees. You’ll join the leading deal makers in the industry – people like you who are committed to building a recession-proof portfolio of assets, and who know that continually building your industry network is key to a strong competitive edge.

New Age Digital Centers of Knowledge

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
New York, New York United States

Today’s Legal Librarian plays a crucial role in mining, organizing, and managing information for law firms and legal departments. Tech savvy librarians are partnering with the practice support and knowledge management professionals at their firms to manage information that contributes to successful outcomes in both transactional and litigation matters, as well as business development, conflict assessment and client intelligence.

This one day seminar is designed to examine the successful integration of library and practice support.

RealShare Toronto

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Holiday Inn on King, Toronto, Ontario Canada

RealShare TORONTO will explore how the United States and Canadian Real Estate markets directly impact one another. How will the U.S. credit crunch, the Canadian dollar, and an imminent North American recession affect Toronto in 2008? RealShare TORONTO will bring together the market’s leading owners, investors and intermediaries to answer those questions from across all asset classes and the from capital markets. RealShare TORONTO will offer a roster of Canadian players with substantial US interests, and global players with a substantial stake in Canada, to give you a North American perspective on the Toronto market from fresh panelists offering new perspectives on the market.

"As the leading news and information provider to commercial real estate industry in the United States, and the producer of the industry's leading series of networking conferences, Real Estate Media is very excited to enter the Toronto market and looks forward to serving the market and community," said Michael G. Desiato, Group Publisher and Editorial Director of Real Estate Media. "We are keenly aware the Toronto market has no shortage of existing conferences and meetings and that RealShare Toronto will be the "new guy" in town, but that is the same situation we have faced in every market RealShare has entered in the United States and our style of presenting information and offering networking in a different and entertaining manner quickly made RealShare a hit and a very popular event in every market we have held an event. We are confident the same will be true in Toronto."

Achieving Excellence in OTC Derivative Operations

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Recent heavy losses of investment banks have indicated that there is an urgent need to reduce risk in OTC derivatives trading. This market has experienced significant double digit growth during the past few years, however its efficiency lags behind in terms of automation and standardization. Currently the parties involved in OTC derivative trading are using several various systems for different phases. Besides the increase automation within the companies, the sector struggles due to a lack of overall standardization. Each party is hostage to its counterparty’s processing and you are only as effective as your counterparty.

This exclusive event brings together experts from both the sell side and the buy side, system providers and trade information warehouses in order to analyze and discuss key issues for improvement in OTC derivatives trading.

Gartner Infrastructure, Operations & Data Centre Summit

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Enormous changes are sweeping IT Infrastructure, Operations & the Data Centre. Virtualisation. Mass mobility. Shifting business goals. Consolidation. Business Continuity. Environmental issues. And that’s just a few. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The demands on Infrastructure continue to grow. Not only do you need to deliver faster and cheaper IT infrastructure, you need an agile organisation that can respond and adapt to rapidly changing business needs and technology innovation. More and more, CIOs are focusing on operations and infrastructure management, partly because it is the largest component of the IT budget, but also because customers are so vocal when service quality fails to meet their expectations.

IT operations and infrastructure management professionals must now turn their focus to run their organisations as a business for the business. On 6th and 7th of May, Gartner's Infrastructure, Operations & Data Centre Summit will show you the path toward business orientation and transformation, delivering IT will achieve that elusive and always-wanted goal of business alignment. That means in-depth, up-to-the-minute research and recommendations on virtualisation and consolidation, disaster recovery and business continuity, power and cooling challenges, and much more. It means identifying actionable strategies to help you align IT with your company's core business goals. Join us for the latest insights through a series of compelling keynotes, new research, case studies and peer discussion forums, that will give you the strategies and tactics to deliver efficient, business aligned IT.

Cranfield Multi-strand Conference: Creating Wealth through Research and Innovation (CMC 2008)

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Cranfield University, London, England, United Kingdom

This new multi-strand conference explores how wealth is created through innovation by bringing together researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum.

A welcoming and supportive forum for all researchers, particularly those at the early-stage of their careers. Sessions will span applied sciences, engineering, technology, applications and management

Research papers presented at the Conference will be formally published in the conference series of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and distributed to libraries worldwide. Full proceedings will be available to delegates in electronic format.

Plenary sessions will include keynote presentations from leading figures in industry and academia. These will be complemented by multiple, parallel sessions to include presentation of contributed papers and themed posters.

Fossil Fuel Combined Heat and Power

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Continuing our energy discussions is a presentation identifying increased heat and power generation efficiency using fossil fuels and the technology required to deliver it; with ideal applications in the community such as hospitals,schools, hotels, and sheltered housing.

MilSpace 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
St James & Albany Hotel & Spa, Paris France

MilSpace 2008 will give you the opportunity to analyse and explore the latest developments and most pressing issues in military use of space. Join us in Paris to network with an unparallelled speaker line-up and learn about current European programmes and national policies. Assess the future direction for European military space. Also analyse the new threats and solutions for space security. Be updated on national policies on space surveillance, geospatial intelligence, missile defence and space situational awareness. Plus key military players will analyse the potential limits of dual-use projects and systems and give you their operational insights.

This unique forum will ensure that you stay fully up-to-date with the latest policies, programmes and solutions.

Improving Drug Development Using Patient Adherence Data in Clinical Trials

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Washington Center, University of California Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Data from trials and practice show that ambulatory patients frequently underdose, either by: never starting dosing, omitting scheduled doses, or premature cessation of dosing. Routine methods fail to detect most of these errors. Yet variable dosing histories are a major source of variance in drug response, confounding the estimation and interpretation of all dose/time-dependent trial outcomes, eg, PK parameters, dose-dependent efficacy, regimen definition, dose-dependent toxicity. Fully analyzed dosing histories can substantially upgrade learning from all trials.

FEATURED TOPICS

· Documenting and managing adherence in clinical trials
· Methods of compiling and assessing drug dosing histories
· Adherence-informed pharmacometric analysis of effectiveness
· Safety
· Dosage-regimen optimization
· Regulatory issues
· Labeling
· Statistical considerations

Eastern Baltic Aquaculture conference

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Reval Hotel, Riga, Latvia

A new one and a half day conference, Eastern Baltic Aquaculture Conference - “European Fisheries Fund and opportunities for the development of Eastern Baltic Aquaculture” looks at the potential and development possibilities in the Eastern Baltic Region.

The conference will be held in Riga, Latvia, on 6-7 May 2008.

Key topics of the conference:
• The characteristics of aquaculture in the Eastern Baltic Region
• Newest production and technology developments in fresh water fish farming
• Market developments and consumers behaviour
• Perspectives for sustainable development and innovation
• The European Fisheries Fund and other policies for developing aquaculture

Fish farmers, fish processors, traders and suppliers of fish feed and technology from all the Eastern Baltic Region will participate at the conference.

PSCT : Green Chemistry and its Effect on Waterborne Industrial and Architectural Coatings

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, Pennsylvania United States

The EPA established its Green Chemistry Program, which has
as its mission the promotion of innovative chemical
technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous
substances in the design, manufacture and use of chemical
products.

Raw material suppliers and paint manufacturers alike have
made the commitment to develop green products that
exhibit equal or improved performance capabilities compared
to traditional products.
One of the main goals is to demonstrate to the industry that
green chemistry practices contribute to the bottom line as
well as reducing environmental impacts.

12 Principals of Green Chemistry

1. Prevent waste
2. Design safer chemicals and products
3. Design less hazardous chemical syntheses
4. Use renewable products
5. Use catalysts, not stoichiometric reagents
6. Avoid chemical derivatives
7. Maximize atom economy
8. Use safer solvents and reaction conditions
9. Increase energy efficiency
10. Design chemicals and products to degrade
after use
11. Analyze in real time to prevent pollution
12. Minimize the potential for accidents

CSPA Mid-year Meeting

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Marriott Downtown Hotel, Chicago, Illinois United States

CSPA’s Mid-Year Meeting, the consumer specialty product industry’s premier arena for business-to-business opportunities, is back in 2008 with the theme “Perceiving and Acting Beyond Today’s Headlines,” examining the industry’s ability to manage issues before they become crises. The theme reflects the necessity to communicate effectively and to be proactive in dealings with media and the public.

Torie Clarke, ABC commentator, author and Pentagon spokeswoman from 2001 to 2003 will keynote the CSPA General Session. In keeping with the meetings theme, Ms. Clarke will address communication strategies – winning the information war in the 21st century. She will share her unique communications perspective, discussing what information strategies will meet the challenges of today’s businesses and which are doomed to fail. Her presentation will be tailored to the consumer specialty products industry.

Automotive Rubber Executive Conference

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, Michigan United States

Interactive Panels:
ACQUISITIONS
Beth Brockmann, Industry Leader — Automotive, Sr. VP, GE Commercial Finance
Andre Augier, Managing Director, WY Campbell & Company

IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BE BUYER OR SELLER?
Moderated by Megan Mehalko, Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, this panel will include an investment banker, a restructuring firm and a private equity firm. The panel will discuss both perspectives on this issue.

GLOBALIZATION AND THE IMPACT ON INNOVATION
Moderated by Partha Mukherjee, Technology Director, Excel Polymers, this panel will consist of major automotive suppliers discussing globalization and its impact on Innovation. The panel will address a number of key issues, especially: How do we innovate?

DEVELOPING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Moderated by Robert Russell, Market Development Manager, Excel Polymers, this panel will focus on how manufacturers and raw material suppliers can create strategic partnerships to effectively drive new product innovation.

Arabian Travel Market

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Arabian Travel Market is the region’s leading travel and tourism networking the seminar series. The event, dedicated to unlocking the business potential within the Middle Eastand pan-Arab region, attracted the highest visitor turnout in its 14-year history with buyers from 108 countries attending the 2007 event.

The Hosted Buyer Programme at Arabian Travel Market brings exhibitors together with tour operators, leisure buyers as well as the industry’s most influential meetings, incentive and corporate buyers.

The seminars, press conferences, award ceremonies, dinners and cocktail receptions are just a few of the scheduled activities visitors attending the event can also expect to experience

Products and Services
Airlines, Car Hire Companies, Coach Operators, Conference/Incentive/Meeting Venues, Cruise/Ferry Companies, Groundhandlers, Health Resorts & Spas, Hotel/Accommodation Providers, Internet Support Services, Reservation Systems, Special Interest Holidays, Telecommunication/Technology, Tourism Developments, Tourist Attractions, Tourist Boards/Associations

National Hardware Show®

May 6, 2008 - May 8, 2008,
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

The National Hardware Show will return to Las Vegas May 6-8 2008. The 2007 National Hardware Show® in Orlando featured hundreds of thousands of new products from more than 3,400 manufacturers in nearly 850,000 square feet of floor space including the co-located Gourmet Housewares Show and Global Home Textiles. Retailers and wholesalers could source new products easily through several new programs, like the Inventors’ Showcase and New Product World.

Products and Services
Small Appliances, Automotive Aftermarket, Electrical & Lighting, Hand Tools & Power Tools, Hardware, Housewares, Industry Services, Information Technologies, Kitchen & Bath, Lawn & Garden, Paint & Decorating, Pet Products, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Publications, Rental, RTA Furniture.

Antibody Display, Selection and Engineering

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

This course will ensure delegates are up to date with the latest in uses of recombinant antibodies and the related methodologies and technologies. It provides a forum that enables the delegates to identify common problems and solutions through open discussions with their colleagues and the trainer.

* Explore the latest technologies in the world of antibody display and selection
* Obtain the knowledge necessary to keep up to date with new applications in a constantly changing environment
* Improve in your ability to form libraries
* Gain an unbiased look at current methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each
* Understand the importance of phage display in the modern laboratory
* Optimise your skills in using protein fragments for research, diagnostics, development and production

Introduction to Pharmacogenomics

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Regus Victoria, London, England, United Kingdom

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual's genetic inheritance affects the body’s response to drugs. It is hoped that Pharmacogenomics will eventually lead to tailor-made drugs adapted to an individual’s own genetic make-up. This would mean greater efficacy and safety of medicinal products.

This two day practical training course will examine every aspect of Pharmacogenomics to give you a through understanding of the terminology, methodology and regulatory requirements.

Our experienced trainers will demonstrate how Pharmacogenomics is already being used in drug discovery and what barriers and challenges have emerged. The future role of Pharmacogenomics will also be discussed.

8th Annual Global Symposium on Motion Preservation Technology

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach, Florida United States

The Board of Directors, the Committee Chairmen, and the Society officers have worked laboriously to bring you an exceptional educational program, and a truly exciting social experience. The Scientific committee has done a brilliant job of reviewing over 400 papers and selecting the best studies that will undoubtedly affect the way we practice spine arthroplasty. This meeting will introduce some groundbreaking research in new areas such as disc repair, while providing much needed mid term data on facet replacement and long term outcomes on disc replacement.

2008 Rail Conference: On Board for a Cleaner Environment

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville, Toronto, Ontario Canada

A two-day conference and exhibition event for the Canadian Passenger and Freight Rail industry, providing a forum for the exchange of information between government, rail operators and technology providers on emissions reductions and environmental best practices in the railway industry.

The Conference has limited space, so be sure to register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!

Brain Pacemakers

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) or brain pacemaker technology is an area of rapid growth in medicine with enormous potential for treating various chronic and disabling neurological disorders.

There have been over 40,000 DBS implants worldwide. Currently, the FDA approves DBS in the US for the treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. In the past decade, the scientific literature has demonstrated the long-term safety and benefit of DBS in the treatment of patients with movement disorders.

In addition, the use of DBS for treating other neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders is currently being explored through various investigational clinical trials. Promising data are emerging regarding the benefit of DBS in the treatment of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.

The positive impact of DBS in Americans with neurological disorders and disability cannot be understated. For many patients, DBS therapy is life altering and various studies clearly indicate profound improvements in quality of life for patients who have exhausted most, if not all, other treatment options. This innovative approach also brings forth ethical challenges that need to be considered. In this symposium, we will review the current indications for DBS and its multifaceted impact on patient’s lives, and will explore emerging applications for clinical practice and the future direction of the field.

The program will include prominent guests and leading faculty representing clinicians, neuroscientists, patients, patient advocacy groups, and representatives from various government agencies.

Fermentation Methods and Scale-up Strategies

May 6, 2008 - May 9, 2008,
Forest Resources Laboratory at Penn State's University Park Campus State College, Pennsylvania United States

This course emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory microbial fermentation and scale-up. Participants will get hands-on experience setting up and monitoring fermentors, as well as conducting practical experiments that include the effects of medium components on cell density, mixing, aeration, and oxygen mass transfer in fermentation systems, analysis and control of key parameters for product optimization, and computer control of fermentation. The laboratory work will be supported by presentations and discussions on the fundamentals of microbial culture, aseptic techniques, kinetics of fermentation, recombinant microorganisms, scale-up strategies, downstream processing, economic considerations, regulatory aspects, and cGMP.

Approximately 70% of the time is spent in lecture and 30% is in the laboratory.

Imaging and Clinical Trials 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 7, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts United States

Radiographic imaging is playing a much larger role than ever before in the diagnosis of disease and evaluation of new drug candidates. With technology evolving so rapidly, many in clinical development are not sure which techniques are available to them, whether they can be implemented into a clinical development program and how to implement them. This conference will provide you with solutions to these issues.

Conference Coverage Includes:

*Imaging in diagnosis and drug development, the big picture
o Patient selection
o Proof of principle, biologic activity
o Optimization of dose and schedule
o Surrogate marker for clinical outcome parameter
o Safety assessment
* Selection and application of various imaging tools
* Challenges in design & analysis of clinical trials to assess diagnostic imaging tools and radiographic endpoints in drug efficacy evaluations
* Partnering with Imaging Service Providers
* Quality control and data management of imaging data
* Application of imaging tools in oncology, CNS, and cardiovascular clinical development programs

HTMC IV 2008

May 6, 2008 - May 6, 2008,
B501 Auditorium, Pfizer, Sandwich, Kent United Kingdom

High throughput techniques have revolutionised the drug discovery process and are widely used in medicinal chemistry to speed the development of new and higher quality drug candidates.