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Conventions: May 14, 2008

BodyNets '07

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Florence Italy

With recent advances in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), their practical applications in general sensing and monitoring are rapidly broadening. Although originally conceived for wide area environment or process monitoring, WSNs are increasingly being used in biological and healthcare applications. These applications involve the networking of sensors around and/or inside the human body, thus allowing novel interaction paradigms that impact many aspects of daily life, ranging from healthcare or home monitoring to the realization of smart spaces (vehicles, home, office, etc.) in which people have access to information and actions in a virtually transparent way.
Despite the recent technological developments in the fields of sensing (both medical and other types), embedded electronics, and sensor networking, several challenging issues need to be addressed. In particular, technological scaling, wireless communication and networking, sensor data processing and presentation are the key aspects that need to be investigated in an integrated fashion for enabling visionary applications in the area of body area sensor networks.
The aim of this conference is to develop common design guidelines for the field of body sensor networks by bridging the gap between the fields of electronics and telecommunications, computing, bioengineering and applied sciences (medicine) and sensor networking.

BodyNets 07 will thus offer a unique forum for researchers from academia, government and industry to share ideas and disseminate new results in these important areas.

Fear of the Unknown

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Education Centre, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England United Kingdom

This conference will address the question of how gallery interpretation can help visitors learn about art and material culture, presenting new research and opening up debate about the role of interpretation.

4th International Teaching Games for Understanding Conference

May 14, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

As practitioners and coaches, we use physical education to motivate students and athletes to improve performance and game understanding, to develop healthy lifestyles, to build teams and to grow community spirit. In 2008, Vancouver will host the Fourth International Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) conference located at the UBC campus. There will be opportunity to experience first hand why the TGfU’s learner-centered teaching approach to physical education has been growing in popularity since the 1980’s. Are you unfamiliar with TGfU? Then why not attend one of our introductory workshops? These will be hands on opportunities to explore approaches to teaching games that integrate tactical play and skill development in providing learners with a deeper and exciting understanding of games play. Want to hear the international renowned proponents?

SUSI 2008: Tenth International Conference on Structures Under Shock and Impact

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Tivoli Almansor Hotel, Algarve Portugal

Tenth International Conference on Structures Under Shock and Impact. The meeting's chief objective is to attract participants with as wide a spectrum of expertise as possible and working across a broad range of structural problems throughout industry and academia which are subjected to impact and blast loadings.

7th International Conference on Computer and Information Science

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Marriott Hotel City Center, Portland, Oregon United States

Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer Policy: The Law, Compliance and Practise

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Impiana KLCC & SPA Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer Policy

16th European Congress on Obesity ECO2008

May 14, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Palexpo Conference Center, Geneva Switzerland

The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the Swiss Association for the Study of Obesity and Metabolism (ASEMO) are pleased to welcome you to the 16th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Geneva, Switzerland from May 14th to 17th, 2008.
Geneva, the smallest of the big capitals', is a beautiful city in the heart of Europe between Lake Geneva and spectacular mountains such as Mont Blanc.

By coming to ECO 2008, you'll enjoy not only wonderful scientific and social programmes but also all the numerous attractions that Geneva has to offer, not least the famous Jet d'Eau de Genève which is the highest water fountain in Europe.

Looking forward to seeing you in Geneva in 2008!

Emerging Managers Summit & Awards Dinner

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Marriott Downtown Hotel, Chicago, Illinois United States

If you are looking to expand and diversify your Asset Allocation by investing in emerging managers as well as women and minority owned investment managers, this conference will provide the unique opportunity to access a diversified group of up-and-coming performance-oriented managers and manager of managers. The conference will explore the benefits and opportunities offered by investing in emerging managers as well as new strategies for implementing an emerging managers program. If you are an emerging manager, you will learn the procedures used by institutions to launch and maintain successful emerging manager programs. This event will showcase a variety of emerging mangers as well as minority-owned manager funds and other high potential smaller investment firms, and it will offer participants invaluable networking opportunities.

Conference on Fold-Thrust Belt Exloration

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Geological Society, Burlington House, London, England, United Kingdom

This conference is intended to examine key themes and issues relating to fold-thrust belts worldwide, from outcrop studies through to hydrocarbon exploration and production. The conference will cover the different thrust systems, and focus on structural concepts, models and techniques, thermal regimes, petroleum systems, current methods of thrust belt interpretation and exploration, and specific oil & gas field case studies.

Conference Themes, Topics, etc.
I – Geometry and Kinematics of TB – The Basics
II – Thermal Regimes & Petroleum Systems
III – O/G Field Studies

Integrative Physiology

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
The New York Academy of Sciences New York, New York United States

Scientists have recently made enormous strides toward elucidating the multiple functions of genes in adult animals. Remarkably, this has revealed unanticipated connections between organs. This progress allows us to now ask much broader questions related to the physiology of organisms and to analyze its impact on the molecular pathogenesis of degenerative diseases.

At this meeting, presentations by top researchers will summarize where the field of integrative physiology is and how we can move the field forward.

This 2.5-day conference has been designed to explore the genetic basis of the known functions of many organs, the identification of novel physiological functions for various organs and the definition of genetic cascades leading to frequent degenerative diseases such as metabolic syndrome, heart failure and osteoporosis.

4th International Symposium on Flood Defence

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Floods, including flash and riverine floods, snowmelt floods, ice jams, and mud flows, are naturally occurring hazards that provide essential elements to the bio-diversity and sustainability of ecosystems and many human activities. Floods are also the most taxing type of water-related natural disasters to humans, material assets, as well as to cultural and ecological resources—affecting about 520 million people and their livelihoods and claiming about 25,000 lives annually worldwide. The annual cost to the world economy of floods and other water-related disasters exceeds $60 billion, whilst the cost of damage caused to cultural assets and natural resources is by no means quantifiable by economic scales.

10th International Conference on Pressure Surges

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom

The components of a good hydraulic design require anticipating transient responses. Therefore the design must use the best available simulation techniques and build into the solution, quality, efficient monitoring and proven controlling procedures.

Predicting surge analysis can often be difficult, involving detailed computer modelling in attempts to simulate the complex interactions of equipment, pipelines and fluids during normal, fault and emergency events. Whilst issues of pump and pipe sizing are important, the interactions between system components can frequently be more challenging to a hydraulic designer.

5th International SAE Brasil Suspension and Trailer Colloquium & Engineering Display

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
InterCity Premium Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil

Colloquium Internacional de Suspensões e Implementos Rodoviários & Mostra de Engenharia é um evento realizado pela SAE BRASIL - Seção Caxias do Sul, e reúne as melhores empresas e mais conceituados profissionais das áreas de suspensões e implementos rodoviários em dois dias de palestras e exposição. O evento é focado na apresentação e discussão de trabalhos técnicos recentes, fruto de pesquisas e inovações dessas áreas para a indústria da mobilidade.

5th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro (ISBI 2008)

May 14, 2008 - May 17, 2008,
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center, Paris, Ile de France France

The Fifth IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI ’08) will be held May 14-17, 2008 in Paris, France. The previous meetings have played a leading role in facilitating interaction between researchers in medical and biological imaging. The 2008 meeting will continue the tradition of fostering cross-fertilization between different imaging communities and contributing to an integrative imaging approach across all scales of observation.

ISBI is a joint initiative of the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). The 2008 meeting will feature an opening morning of tutorials and short courses, followed by a strong scientific program of plenary talks and special sessions as well as oral and poster presentations of peer-reviewed contributed papers.

Private Family Offices Forum - East Coast

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Château Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, Georgia United States

In our fourth year of gathering leading Family Office principals and professionals together to focus on alternative asset classes, change is all around us. While alternative investments are raising record funds and garnering much publicity, they have also reached a new level of complexity. Up-to-the minute information is at a premium, yet the fundamentals of strategy and the mechanics of risk management have never been more important as Investment Professionals work to minimize risk and maximize returns. At a time where leverage plays such an important role in alternative investing, understanding the strategies used by investment managers is vital. The Private Family Office forum discusses not only how and why family offices should be in the alternative space, but how to manage risk, new investment strategies, income and investment tax strategies, and philanthropy. In addition, on Tuesday morning, we will host our semi-annual Closed-Door Breakfast for Families and their Executives.

We urge you to join us for this exclusive event. It promises to be another highly informative forum where Family Offices can comfortably network and meet a broad array of alternative investment experts in a unique, relaxed atmosphere that promises interaction, focused presentations, and unparalleled dialogue.

China Water Congress 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

Due to demographic development of 1.6 billion by 2030 and industrialization and urbanization drive which will last at least for three decades, China encounters overwhelming unbalance between demand and supply in water resources. To resolve this shortage, total investment needs for water sector in China during 2006-2010 are estimated to reach RMB 1000 billion, within which the number for sewage disposal & recycling and water quality improvement, supply security & desalination will respectively be over RMB 330 billion and 300 billion. According to the 11th five-year plan, sewage disposal ratio for Chinese cities by 2010 is set to reach 60%, with the number for major cities up to 80%. Besides, thanks to the encouragement of private participation in China's water sector from water authorities, the average annual number of water company privatization projects in China has increased from 2 in year 2002 & 2003 to 8 in 2004 – 2006 year, and the number is still considerably on a rise. What are the implications of these numbers, and how will they impact China, and world, and your business?

With key international players pouring into China market and growing privatization of water supply facilities, industrial integration will be substantially accelerated and shape the future of China's water sector. However, how to manage financial risks in investment and expansion is becoming a rising concern. Meanwhile, thanks to the diversity in investors, China will soon witness increasingly multiple models in financing options and channels. Therefore generally, China's water industry development is stepping onto a crucial stage and multi-national and domestic players' strategic planning will fundamentally transform the landscape of the market.

Self Service ATMs & Kiosks

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom W8 5SR

Topics to be covered include:

The European ATM Market - Current & Future Trends

The Global Scenario - Comparing the use of ATMs across America, Asia and EMEA

Key Considerations to Maximise Self Service

Latest Developments - Mobile Banking & Payments

Self Service CDS (Cash Deposit Systems) for Bank Branches

Optimising Profitability - Using ATMs for Advertising

Understanding the Impact of the Payment Services Directive

16th International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH)

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Langenbeck-Vinchow-Haus, Luisenstraße 58/59, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Health has been gaining a key role in most developed countries over the last years – a phenomenon framed as the “health society” by Ilona Kickbusch, doyenne of the health promotion movement, and others. There is mounting evidence justifying such a description: Mass media coverage and communication about health have significantly risen over the past decades, covering not only medicine and health care in general, but also prevention, positive health, fitness, wellness and health promotion, allowing for a wide access to health related information. Together with the demographic and epidemiological developments towards longevity and chronic diseases, this results in an increased relevance of maintaining and improving health in daily life – which becomes visible in lifestyle and shopping choices, in the utilisation of wellness resorts and health services. The so-called first and second health markets are booming, so that health is increasingly becoming a driving force for economic growth, by some seen as the 6 th Kondratieff cycle. On a political level, these developments are mirrored by the emergence of a broader approach towards health: “Health in all policies” is high on the European agenda since the Finnish EU presidency in 2006.

2nd Annual Exploratory Clinical Development Congress

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Earls Court Conference Centre, London, England, United Kingdom

The Second Annual Exploratory Clinical Development Congress follows the huge success of the 2007 meeting where a record number of early development scientists explored the challenges of Phase I Trials.
In 2008, early development remains at a critical stage. The transition to first in man has crucial regulatory, scientific and operational issues that need to be confronted head on in order to avoid high costs and high profile product failures. Safety concerns continue to dominate and following recommendations from the ESG Working Group, the ABPI has revised its guidelines for Phase I trials.The second annual Exploratory Clinical Development Congress will address the critical issues in achieving seamless first in man studies and will also provide advice on how to conduct effective studies that allow you to make the right decision early on in clinical development.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry has identified four key sectors in the economy, whose potential will be used to advance the country’s objectives of shared economic growth and job creation. Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines have been instituted to ensure compliance in terms of quality and efficacy. However, many of the pharmaceutical manufacturing companies are struggling to meet the costs and procedures required in meeting the demands of the compliance process.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be empowered by attending IQPC’S PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE 2008, which will be held on the 14, 15, 16 May 2008 at Indaba Hotel, Fourways . And learn how to improve on the recruiting of technical skills, implementing strategies to streamline processes and ensuring that GMP are maintained.

The 2nd International Nursing Conference

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
St. Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, Russia

In May 14-16, 2008 in St.Petersburg (Russia) there will be hold The Second International Nursing Conference "Nursing Research: achivements, problems, questions, perspectives". Conference Board will start off working on November 1, 2007.

Improving Patient Safety on the Wards

May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008,
76 Portland Place, London, England, United Kingdom

The conference provides a practical guide for nurses on proactively managing and improving patient safety on the wards. You'll hear how leading practitioners are introducing new ways of working to tackle common problems including incident reporting, root cause analysis investigations, medications safety, monitoring acutely ill patients and reducing healthcare associated infection.

You'll also hear how to manage mistakes and support nurses in difficulty from managing complaints involving nursing practice to ensuring fitness to practice through continuous assessment.

Care Bundles

May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008,
Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Chaired by Chris Pocklington, Chief Executive of Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, the conference provides a practical guide to improving clinical processes; outcomes and safety through Care Bundles, including a step-by-step guide to introducing them into your service and measuring compliance.

The conference also includes a range of case studies of implementing Care Bundles in practice including the ventilator Care Bundle, Clostridium difficile Care Bundle and Sepsis Care Bundle.

Legal Industry Outsourcing Forum

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
New York, New York United States

Technology allows data and information to travel further and faster. This enables companies and law firms to reduce costs by outsourcing document review, legal research and administrative operations. The benefits can be great, but so, too, can be the risks.

ALM has designed a two-day program to provide legal departments and law firms crucial information needed to develop a successful outsourcing program. You can protect against the risks of outsourcing if you know what to expect and plan ahead.

Hear from companies who have successfully outsourced their work, both domestically and globally. What challenges did they face? How did they beat the odds? Learn what to look out for, what to include in your contracts, how to select vendors, and how to protect your data.

4th Annual Enhancing Clinical Trial Processes

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Is your monitoring of clinical trials efficient and productive enough? Do you have the right tools to build public awareness of the clinical trials your company is conducting?

Jacob Fleming’s 4th Annual Enhancing Clinical Trial Processes conference will provide the answers to your questions. Industry experts will present real life case studies on different aspects of clinical trials raging from monitoring and site relationship management all through patient recruitment and retention.

Top pharma executives and operational personnel from research and development meet in Amsterdam to share their views and hands-on experiences on up-to date trends for enhancing the process of clinical trials.

3rd Annual Telecoms Quality and BP Excellence

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Rome, Lazio Italy

Quality management is not a recent phenomenon. Quality and Business process improvement is at the top of the priority list for most executives today. In telecom industry the importance of process management is even more curial.

Why?

Because your core business processes have a direct impact on productivity, customer service, competitive position, and overall financial performance.

What is new today is already old tomorrow. Therefore, adapting quickly to market changes thought effective processes and continuously increase customer satisfaction, are key elements to stay in the game and contribute to your success within your organization.

3rd Annual Quality and Business Process Excellence Conference combines past, present and future: it builds on the success and delegates’ feedback from previous events – discusses the crucial challenges of today – explores the expectations and trends of tomorrow. Naturally, it will once again bring together operators and business process professionals to discuss the most pressing issues for fixed and mobile operators in planning, reengineering, implementing and continuously improving business processes.

2nd Annual Health and Safety Excellence

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Rome, Lazio Italy

Our 2nd Annual event addresses the challenges that face Health and Safety Professionals in a changing and accelerated world, where merely accident prevention is not enough and needs to be dealt with in a more holistic approach. Come to our “2nd Annual Health and Safety Excellence” to hear from leading experts in the field of safety, occupational medicine and stress management.

Join our interactive discussions, moderated round table debates and selection of cases studies from major Oil, Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical Companies who share their experience of implementing different safety measures, programmes and strategies.

IMS Asia 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Orchard Hotel, Singapore

Building on the huge success of the IMS World Series which has attracted over 3000 attendees, Informa Telecoms & Media are now proud to announce the 3rd Annual IMS Asia conference. This market leading event is back in 2008 to provide the staging point for forward looking discussions around driving innovation with IMS.

Understanding Labour Laws and Issues

May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Outline

Module 1 – Definition of Employee

Module 2 – Contracts of Employment

Module 3 – Payment of Wages (Part IV EA)

Module 4 – Employment of Women (Part VIII EA) –

To be done together with Regulation 1970

Module 5 - Hours of Work

Module 6 – Public Holidays

Module 7 – Annual Leave

Module 8 – Sick Leave

Module 9 – Some salients points of the Industrial Relations Act 1967

Module 10 – Dismissal under the IRA 1967

IET & GSA International Semiconductor Forum

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
ExCel London, England, United Kingdom

Join the 5th annual IET & GSA International Semiconductor Forum to be held 14-15 May 2008 at ExCel London. The 2008 Forum promises a strong programme of speakers with two tracks featuring business, executive, technology and operations topics. An exhibition will run in parallel to the forum, showcasing supplier and service partners highlighting the latest technology developments.

Public Sector IP Governance and Knowledge Commercialisation Conference 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
The Marque Hotel, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Intellectual property has evolved as an issue of heightened importance in the Public Sector, with the recognition that many agencies are sitting on vast stores of IP, the value of which is not being harnessed. This conference will demonstrate case study examples from organisations that have developed strong governing principles for IP and knowledge resources which can be applied to generate value in the Public Sector environment, in universities and in research organisations.

This conference highlights strategies to commercialise and protect Public Sector IP and knowledge assets for economic growth and value creation.
Explore

* Innovation, Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Protecting Your Organisations IP and Maximising its Value
* Commercialising the Research and Development of Public Sector IP
* The Statement of IP Principles for Better Governance

The National Program Managers’ Conference 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
The Marque Hotel, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Program managers play a crucial role in the delivery of government policy and in providing critical services to their stakeholders. The environment within which program managers operate is evolving and with this so too must the program managers skills and tools. This unique national conference explores practical ways that program managers can continue to improve in the face of change. Speakers from a variety of organisations spanning, government, NGOs and education will share their valuable experiences.

This groundbreaking national conference provides the opportunity to develop your program management skills to benefit your organisation through the delivery of better outcomes.
Explore

* Translating Policy Intentions Real Outcomes
* Successfully Leading Program Teams
* Collaborating Effectively with Other Agencies on Programs

Monitored Professional Development Scheme (Carlisle)

May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008,
Swallop Hilltop Hotel Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Mentoring by Chartered Engineers is key to the success of IMechE's Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS), which has been operating successfully for over 30 years.

How will you benefit from these seminars?

- Existing mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness of the Scheme, reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
- Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
- The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice.
- The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.

IBC's 16th Annual Bioassay Conference

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco, California United States

IBC's 16th annual Bioassay Conference is the must attend meeting to learn about developing, qualifying, validating and maintaining the all-important biological assay. Come and discover the newest techniques for streamlining development and validation using easy-to-understand statistical approaches. Hear how other assay developers are accelerating their development plans and meeting aggressive timelines. Learn about use of the newest technology and regulatory trends to help you develop the right assay, at the right time in the quickest possible way. By attending this conference, you will catapult your assay development efforts into a higher and more successful arena.

This is the only forum that focuses solely on biological assays. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss "nitty gritty" practical approaches with your colleagues and explore best practices that can be applied right away to your assays.

ACSA 2nd National Community Care Conference 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

the Conference will provide an opportunity to get up to date information and advice on the community care reform process, the workforce census and other Government initiatives.
The program also enables industry to showcase its innovative practices and many local providers will present on their particular efforts to continually improve what we do for older people living in the community. Emerging delivery issues, such as mental health and men’s health, will also be explored in concurrent sessions.

There is also an opportunity to tour innovative services - the Centre for Healthy Ageing or the Age Friendly Home - or attend a workshop on chronic condition self management or person centred dementia care. These opportunities add even further value to your Conference experience.

2008 Annual Meeting and Arctic Forum

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
National Association of Home Builders, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The ARCUS 20th Annual Meeting and Arctic Forum 2008 is being held in Washington, DC on 14-15 May 2008. The theme of this year's meeting is "Tipping Points — The Arctic and Global Change."

The increasing pace and scale of observed environmental change in the Arctic and around the globe raises an important question: Have we reached major tipping points in the arctic system?

The interconnectedness of the Arctic is demonstrated when a single change - even a small one - sends ripple effects throughout the marine, terrestrial, atmospheric, socioeconomic, and global systems. Participants at the Arctic Forum will discuss how such changes may be "tipping points" that represent a new, unknown, and potentially irreversible vanguard of arctic and global change. Arctic Forum sessions will explore tipping points over different scales of time and space, as well as potential consequences, opportunities, and policy and management response strategies.

US Reimbursement for Medical Devices

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
The Rembrandt Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Obtaining adequate payments for your customers requires a strategy that addresses all stakeholders and employs well-defined tactics. Medicare is the largest insurer in the US and has the most influence, but represents only one piece of the payment puzzle. The US healthcare system also has a large number of private insurance programs; the goal is to obtain reimbursement from all of them. To do so, medical device manufacturers must work with myriad stakeholders to influence reimbursement. This course will teach you who to work with, what tactics and data to use and how to fashion the winning reimbursement strategy.

Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:

* Analyse the reimbursement landscape for their product; including coverage, coding and payment
* Identify the key reimbursement decision-makers and the necessary evidence
* Develop a reimbursement strategy with specific tactics for execution
* Use reimbursement data to support other key company goals

14th International Fair of Road Construction Industry

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The International Fair of Road Construction Industry AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA is the largest event dedicated to the road construction industry in Poland, in addition to being one of the largest in Europe. For a few years, this fair has been attracting companies which are involved in road and motorway construction projects. Since Poland joined the European Union, this fair has also become a business platform for facilitating co-operation between western companies and their partners in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA will feature products and services exhibited by the major companies specializing in road construction, traffic management and road safety: heavy machinery and construction equipment, road construction materials, marking equipment and paints as well as elements of infrastructure related to the utilization of roads and motorways. The AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA fair is accompanied by a large number of scientific conferences, seminars and company presentations. What has become a permanent element of this fair is demonstrations of road construction machinery in operation, which are held in a special demonstration area. In 2006 demonstrations of specialized construction and transport equipment were organized by the following companies: ASBUD, BOBCAT EUROPE, BODO GLOBAL, INTERHANDLER, LHOIST, NOVOMAT, HSW, WACKER.

4th International Fair of Infrastructure

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The idea of organizing such a fair has resulted, among other things, from the fact that the state of transport infrastructure is one of the most important criteria for the evaluation of the social and economic development of a country, in addition to largely contributing to its economic growth. Today, Poland's road infrastructure is not sufficiently developed. The poor condition of the domestic transport infrastructure, which results from inadequate investments in this sector, is a burden on the national economy, hindering its competitiveness and economic growth. Poland's network of national roads exceeds 18,000 kilometres, with 550 kilometres of motorways and 230 kilometres of expressways. A motorway development programme is being implemented, as a result of which the total length of motorways to be constructed in Poland by 2013 will amount to more than 2000 kilometres.

TRAFFIC-EXPO will be held simultaneously with the 14th International Fair of Road Construction AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA, the 10th International Construction Equipment and Special Vehicles Fair MASZBUD, and the 2nd Airport Technologies and Infrastructure Exhibition TIL. Last year, these fairs attracted 753 exhibitors from 23 countries. During the three days, the exhibitions were visited by 15,000 people.

10th International Construction Equipment and Special Vehicles Fair

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The MASZBUD fair is one of the major events which provide opportunities to become acquainted with numerous products offered by construction equipment manufacturers and dealers, producers of auxiliary equipment for earthwork, as well as excavators and loading machines. The exhibition features a whole spectrum of special construction vehicles, spare parts and components for construction equipment, cranes and vertical transport devices, as well as pneumatic, hydraulic and electric tools. MASZBUD has been developed with the aim of meeting expectations of construction professionals, e.g. contractors, construction equipment producers and dealers, and representatives of trade publications. The range of exhibited products and services will encompass, among other things, machines and devices for earthwork, concrete production and transport, and decorating work; in addition to cranes, vertical transport vehicles, special construction vehicles, spare parts and components, and a large number of tools: pneumatic, hydraulic and electric. Apart from becoming acquainted with prevailing trends within the construction market, visitors will have an opportunity to see presentations of machines simulating construction work. The International Construction Equipment and Special Vehicles Fair MASZBUD will be accompanied by conferences and scientific meetings.

MASZBUD 2008 will be held simultaneously with the 14th International Fair of Road Construction Industry AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA, the 4th International Fair of Infrastructure TRAFFIC-EXPO and the 2nd Airport Technologies and Infrastructure Exhibition TIL. Last year these fairs attracted 753 exhibitors from 23 countries. During the three days the exhibitions were visited by 15,000 people.

2nd Airport Technologies and Infrastructure Exhibition TIL

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The fair TIL 2008 will be held simultaneously with the 14th International Fair of Road Construction Industry AUTOSTRADA-POLSKA, as well as with the MASZBUD and Traffic EXPO fairs.

FX Week China 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008,
Beijing International Hotel Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

Congress highlights include:

- Keynote address by Xiaoyi Wang, deputy governor of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
- Executive address by Vivek Arora, senior resident
representative for the International Monetory Fund
- Current directions of the foreign exchange market in China
- Leading treasurers on a panel session discussing the challenges and opportunities of managing FX risk exposure
- Innovation in FX swaps, forwards and FX-linked derivatives amid a relaxation of policies
- E-trading experts analysing the growth and tactics to fully capitalise from the FX e-commerce arena
- The future role of FX in China as a result of QDII and the country’s changing macroeconomic policies
- Networking with a broad spectrum of high-level delegates from domestic and international banks, corporations and regulators

4th Australian CFO Roundtable

May 14, 2008 - Jun 14, 2008,
Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

With new leadership in Canberra and issues like climate change, increasing capacity constraints in the domestic economy and the US sub-prime crisis dominating the business agenda, Australia's corporate environment is incredibly fluid. While the commodities boom continues to turbocharge the economy, the strength of the Aussie dollar remains a major concern and business leaders are preparing for other significant challenges: the introduction of a carbon emissions trading scheme, an even tighter labour market, and the direct and growing influence of China and India. In this intensive one-day programme, Economist Conferences in association with the International CFO Forum brings together chief financial officers to explore the challenges of repositioning the organisation to operate successfully in a climate of accelerating change.

Medicaid Outreach Strategies

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Disney's Contemporary Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida United States

Don't reinvent the wheel- We recognize the solutions that arise from networking and are pleased to offer facilitated breakout sessions on sharing solutions & best practices with those who share your job function. Come together with fellow Medicaid Outreach professionals and brainstorm solutions to improve your marketing outreach efforts. Return to you organization ready to implement what you have learned.

This event is designed to enable the exchange of truly great ideas and practices. You've never had the chance to attend something like this. Don't miss out.

Cyber Defence

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Copenhagen Marriott, Denmark Denmark

SMi’s Cyber Defence Conference is a practical and strategic networking event for military communication and critical infrastructure protection practitioners.

This conference will provide you with an overview on how cyber attacks are evolving, and which technologies have been developed to counter these threats. In addition security experts will discuss how state-of-the-art technologies are exposed to cyber threats and which preventative measures to take. Reviewing and evaluating recent attacks will allow you to discuss network resilience and best practices in a crisis situation.

Introduction to Oncology & Chemotherapy (UK)

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Delegates attending this course will benefit from an introductory overview of the terminology and classification of cancer and principle issues in its treatment. Commonly available anti-cancer drugs will be reviewed, particularly in relation to mode of action, dose intensity and chemotherapy regimes. This will lead on to a detailed study of the range of side effects commonly and uncommonly experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Quality of life issues will also be discussed in terms of overall assessment and interpretation of results.

Detailed consideration will then be given to the treatment of major tumour types: breast, lung, upper gastrointestinal (GI), colorectal, ovarian and prostate cancer. Each of these sessions, presented by clinicians active in these areas, will focus on overall patient presentation and management, diagnosis and staging. Our experts will then lead delegates in interactive group discussions of key issues relating to effective management of each tumour type.

The limitations of currently available cytotoxic drugs are well known. For this reason delegates will find the course includes in-depth discussions of new drug development and identification of new pharmacological targets of particular interest and value. Clinical trial design issues will also be covered.

3rd Advanced Forum on Global Customs Compliance

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
WCO Conference Center, Brussels, Belgium

For this 3rd Advanced Forum on Global Customs Compliance, C5 has again assembled an exceptional panel of recognized compliance executives and experts in global trade, supply chain security, international trade law and customs procedures and their advisors who will provide the crucial information and best practices on:

• Anticipating post-implementation issues of the AEO status and implementing an effective corporate AEO compliance system
• Assessing the impact of the Modernised Customs Code 2009 on a company's worldwide trade
• Implementing and monitoring a global customs compliance programme
• Exploring how exporters/importers can benefit from the revision of preferential rules of origin
• Best tools for reducing the dutiable value and mitigating any additional duty liability
• Successfully managing multiple FTAs to maximise benefits from their preferential clauses
• Successfully complying with Brazilian import and export regulations
• Exploring key customs developments in Mexico and other Latin-American jurisdictions
• Deciding whether customs bonded zones are right for your business in China
• Successfully expediting customs clearance in China
• Getting goods in and out of India: import/export strategies of multinational companies
• Evaluating your risk and auditing your company's global customs compliance
• Taking advantage of the new customs opportunities and tackling challenges on the ground in Russia and CIS
• Winning strategies and proven techniques for effectively preparing for and conducting an import compliance audit

Russian and CIS Private Equity and Venture Capital Forum 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

C5's Annual Russian and CIS Private Equity and Venture Capital Forum is firmly established as THE only Event for professionals interested in the region. It will present 3 days of highly topical, specialist industry discussions, expert analysis and practical strategies that will ensure you:

* Deepen your knowledge about the industry
* Find out more on emerging opportunities for private equity and venture capital investors
* Uncover the crucial challenges and risks facing global private equity investors and venture capitalists in the Russian market
* Discuss fundraising opportunities from various sources in Russia and CIS, hear about practical aspects of working with financial institutions
* Learn more about funds' requirements on performance and business structure
* Gain first hand information on new regional deals in the pipeline. Research the most efficient strategies for deal structuring
* Identify and pinpoint available exit strategies from invested companies, including examples of most successful and failed exits
* Uncover opportunities for investors and GPs in the secondaries market
* Regional Investment Opportunities for International Investors (LPs);
* Outlook and Challenges for the Russian LBO deals (Case-study)
* Western LBO technology and Russian investment climate: international private equity firms approach;
* Available Debt instruments;
* “Green Light” for The Russian hedge funds for qualified Investors (Regulations and legal aspects )
* Structuring shareholders rights, protecting ownership rights(panel discussion)

EudraVigilance - Electronic Reporting of ICSRs in the EEA

May 14, 2008 - May 16, 2008,
Eurosites Paris Rivoli Paris France

This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'EudraVigilance User Training Course Certificate' based on a competency assessment at the end of the course. Certified candidates will be eligible to train other potential users within their organisation.

The EudraVigilance training programme is open to Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Consultants and other organisations with an interest in the EudraVigilance project. However, it should be noted that the persons attending the training will only be given access the EudraVigilance training environment for a period of two months. After this period the EudraVigilance system will only be available for these organisations if they act on behalf of a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) or a Sponsor of a Clinical Trial and that this is notified to the EMEA in writing and through the EudraVigilance registration process.

EudraVigilance is the European data-processing network and management system, established at the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to support the electronic exchange, management, and scientific evaluation of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) related to all medicinal products authorised in the European Economic Area
(EEA). EudraVigilance also incorporates data analysis facilities and is therefore regarded as one of the main pillars of the European Risk Management Strategy, which aims to strengthen the conduct of pharmacovigilance in Europe.

3rd Annual Future TV Show Europe 2008

May 14, 2008 - May 15, 2008,
Grimaldi Forum Monte Carlo Monaco

Join us for the Future TV Show 14th & 15th May 2008 in Monaco, where broadcasters, telcos and operators will meet producers of content and new media to discuss exciting opportunities in the world of media convergence.

The show examines all forms of media from VOD, IPTV, Online, Mobile TV, PVR to virtual worlds and Home Media Centres