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Conventions: May 27, 2008

VIV Europe 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

VIV trade shows are found where promising markets are. That is how VIV Europe started in Utrecht, the Netherlands, over 33 years ago. And that is why VIV has successfully expanded to Thailand, Turkey, China and Russia.

The unique worldwide platform of VIV Europe will be continued by bringing the event to Moscow in 2008, with the extra benefit: being right at the heart of developments in emerging markets in Eastern Europe. Bringing VIV Europe to Moscow in 2008 means synergy of worldwide and Russian target groups.

Berlin Air Show

May 27, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI), Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Berlin Air Show, International Aerospace Exhibition & Conferences. It hopes to be the gateway for better communications and will assure all participants have ever-greatest opportunity for business.

Profile for exhibit include Civil Aviation, Spaceflight, Military Aviation and Defense Technology (land, air and sea), Components, Equipment, Materials, Maintenance, Repair and Technical Services (MRO), Infrastructure, Research and Development, Authorities, Organizations and Associations, Training, Information, Services

CeMAT

May 27, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Hannover Fairgrounds, Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany

The world's premier showplace for intralogistics, CeMAT 2008 will provide a comprehensive insight into what's happening on world markets. It functions as a global communication platform and paves the way to new sales opportunities.

Accompanying the trade fair are sector-specific forums and lectures where visitors can learn about the latest trends in intralogistics. Top-notch speakers give insight into best-practice solutions, experts from various sectors report on specific developments in intralogistics, and renowned academics from universities around the world discuss the technologies of tomorrow.

Xylexpo

May 27, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Milan Fairgrounds, Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Xylexpo is the only exhibition that features such an exhaustive view of all the latest products. This extraordinary market panorama is aimed at manufacturers, but also attracts keen interest from designers, product development directors, architects, and engineering firms.

The event will put the manufacturers from all over the world in direct contact with an audience of international business operators as the first stage in a reinvented exhibition that outstripped the records set at past shows – 93,266 visitors, with 50 percent from outside Italy, in an area of 100 thousand sq.m. (1,076,400 sq.ft.).

COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE 2008: 3rd International Conference on Computational Finance and its Applications

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Cadiz, Andalusia Spain

Third International Conference on Conference on Computational Finance and its Applications. Many interesting applications in computational finance are closely related to the simulation work carried out by engineers and physical scientists. This makes Computational Finance a particularly attractive area for transdisciplinary research, one of the main objectives of the conferences organised by the Wessex Institute.

An IISc Centenary Conference ( Indian Institute of Science)

May 27, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka India

This forward looking theme envisions the growing importance of the design, optimisation, control, implementation and management of complex distributed systems such as ubiquitous and pervasive computing systems, distributed security and surveillance systems, content distribution networks, intelligent transportation systems, integrated hybrid power systems, ad hoc and cooperative multihop wireless networks, etc. We expect this conference to serve as a forum for presenting current work in these and related areas from the points of view of electrical & electronics engineering, communication, and computing.

ILSI Biomed 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
David Intercontinental Hotel 12 Kaufman Street Tel-Aviv Israel

The Highlights:
The International Stem Cell Meeting: Stem Cells and their Regulatory Microenvironment .
Together with the Weizmann Institute we will revisit the whole area of stem cell research including review of the basics, analysis of the IP / patent policy, trends in the industrialization process and convergence with medical device approaches.

Innovations Bio-Pharma and Medical Device: Preliminary agenda will be published shortly

BioBusiness: From a scientific discovery to a profitable industryopportunities and hurdles. A series of panel discussions will address the crossroad and meeting site between tech-transfer, regulation, investment at various stages and marketing strategies.

58th Electronic Components and Technology Conference

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Disney's Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida United States

The premier international packaging, components, and microelectronic systems technology conference, the Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) strives to offer attendees an outstanding array of packaging technology information.

This year's conference will have 38 technical sessions, 16 professional development courses, a panel discussion, a plenary session, a CPMT Seminar, and a technology corner with over 70 exhibitors.

Implementing the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Wilton Park, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

How can the responsibility to protect be turned into practical action? What monitoring or early warning and response mechanisms are needed? How can preventative measures, such as capacity building, be strengthened? What are the civilian, and as necessary, military, resources required to support implementation of R2P? What role should international or regional organisations play? How can the international community’s consensus on R2P be advanced and consolidated?

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney, New South Wales Australia

National Manufacturing Week Expands to incorporate Manufacturing Technology InFocus in 2008!

From 2008 onwards, National Manufacturing Week will incorporate Manufacturing Technology InFocus – and its associated events Automate, Austronics and Electrix – firmly cementing NMW’s status as the single “one-stop show” servicing the entire manufacturing sector. For several years, Manufacturing Technology InFocus has been a key manufacturing technology exhibition, covering the automation, process, electronics and electrical industries through its “sub-brand” exhibitions Automate, Austronics and Electrix.

From 2008, National Manufacturing Week’s list of industry-specific pavilions will be expanded to include the electronics and electrical sectors for the first time. The Austronics and Electrix pavilions will line up alongside the other established pavilions at NMW and will serve to boost further the show’s value proposition to time-poor manufacturing industry decision-makers.

The 5th Asia Media Summit

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur, Fed. Terr. of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The 5th Asia Media Summit in 2008, which has been scheduled on 27-28 May in Kuala Lumpur, will promote a varied and dynamic mix of content and format to enhance knowledge sharing and participation.

Participation for the Summit, one of the premier communication events in Asia-Pacific, is expected from more than 500 high-ranking government officials, policymakers, media owners and practitioners, academic and senior representatives from development institutions in 60 countries from Asia, Pacific, Africa, America and Europe.

The Summit provides a platform to discuss the role of media in development, particularly in addressing issues such as poverty alleviation, information gaps, and women’s rights. It also provides a view into ways on how media can further the search for open dialogue and a culture of peace.

Global Helicopter Operations

May 27, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
ILA Exhibition grounds, HeliCenter, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Personnel Recovery and Transport
o new challenges
o V-22: Field of Applications

- Reconnaissance & Security
o the important role of helicopters
o manned – unmanned teaming

- Future Demands in Heavy Transport
o requirements
o designs and options

Slidiz 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Y-Parc Yverdon-les-Bains Switzerland

Slidiz is a partnering event dedicated to the sliding and gliding sports industry. Over a 2 days period, Slidiz will gather more than 200 participants, such as business leaders from the industry, public and private laboratories, research departments and research fellows, technologies and products developers, sports federations managers, design offices, and financial investors.

Workshops/Roundtables will propose various thematic about current trends in sliding and gliding sports, markets evolutions, conceptions methods, and last but not least, emerging technologies.

International Conference on BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI2008)

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Sanya, Hainan China

The International Conference on BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI2008) will be held from 27 to 30 May 2008 in Sanya, Hainan , China . The aim of BMEI2008 is to bring together researchers working in many different areas of biomedical engineering and informatics to foster international collaborations and exchange of new ideas. The BMEI 2008 conference proceedings will be published by the IEEE and will be indexed in both EI and ISTP. Selected good papers will be recommended for publication in SCI/SCI-E indexed international journals. The BMEI 2008 will be co-located with the 2008 Congress on Image and Signal Processing ( CISP 2008: http://www.hainu.edu.cn/CISP2008), in order to promote cross-fertilization between the broad areas of biomedical engineering and signal processing. Submissions of papers describing original work in, but not limited to, the following topics are enthusiastically encouraged.

5th International Conference on Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence (ICNNAI 2008)

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Belarussian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics Minsk, Belarus

The aim of the conference is to present and discuss research results and their applications, to support and accelerate world-wide exchange of ideas.

The continuous exchange of scientific and technical information is of particular importance for the research and the transfer of research to practice.

The scope of this conference covers the theory and application of neural networks and techniques of artificial intelligence. New techniques, instruments and both software and hardware components are included.

A Meeting of the Americas 2008 Joint Assembly

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

The 2008 Joint Assembly—a partnership among AGU, AAGG, ALACIT, CERESIS, CIGMEX, GS, LATINMAG, MSA, SBGf, SEG, SGCH, SPD/AAS, UGM, and UMEC—is being held 27–30 May 2008 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center, located at 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Program Committee is developing a Union-wide science program that will cover topics in all areas of geophysical sciences. Located in sunny Florida, the Joint Assembly is sure to offer exciting sessions and a relaxing atmosphere.

World Pulp & Paper Week

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Stockholm International Fairs & Congress Center, Stockholm, Sweden

International conferences will be held during three intensive days while a large number of suppliers to the pulp & paper industry exhibit their products and services in the 13,000 m2 exhibition space. The previous exhibition, SPCI 2005, welcomed 944 exhibitors from 31 countries. The number of visitors reached 14,190 from 63 countries, including large contingents from Russia and China. These figures make the SPCI exhibition the largest international event of its kind anywhere in the world.

Visitors to the SPCI trade fair represent a broad spectrum within the industry. The range stretches from leading decision-makers such as board members, CEOs, purchasing and mill managers to specialists engaged in virtually every aspect of the industry, including managers responsible for maintenance, production, environment, sales & marketing, transport & logistics as well as operators, project leaders, PR staff, consultants and planners.

The 2008 International Congress on Image and Signal Processing (CISP2008)

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Sanya, Hainan China

The 2008 International Congress on Image and Signal Processing (CISP2008) will be held from 27 to 30 May 2008 in Sanya, Hainan, China. The aim of CISP2008 is to bring together researchers working in many different areas of image and signal processing to foster exchange of new ideas.

The CISP2008 proceedings will be published by the IEEE and will be indexed in both EI and ISTP. Selected good papers will be recommended for publication in SCI/SCI-E indexed international journals. CISP2008 will be co-located with the 2008 International Conference on BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI2008: http://www.hainu.edu.cn/BMEI2008), in order to promote cross-fertilization between the broad areas of biomedical engineering and signal processing.

EXPOENERGY : Bulthern , Clima, Eltech Oil & Gas

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Inter Expo and Congress Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

The International Specialised Exhibition EXPOENERGY will be held at Inter Expo and Congress Center (IEC) – Sofia from 27th to 30th of May, 2008. The exhibition consist of the following directions: EXPOENERGY – BULTHERM/CLIMA – ELTECH – OIL & GAS and integrate the branches for power production and distribution, heating and ventilation, oil and gas supply, building of electrical and lighting installations.

The Energy is an extremely important branch for every economy and has its own place in every final industrial product and services. That is why the search for power efficient solutions and measures for optimization of every activity becomes a problem of the day. Specialized exhibition Expo Energy offers a place for meeting and presenting the degree of development of the new technologies and equipment in the power energy sector, the measures for reaching power efficiency as well as the methods for energy generation and utilization through the use of new renewable resources consistent with the requirements for environment protection.

5th MidEast Upstream 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Madinat Jumeirah Dubai United Arab Emirates

The 5th MidEast Upstream 2008 follows the success of our Conference in Dubai in 2007 at which 30 leading Speakers made Presentations to over 150 Senior Executives from leading Governments, National Oil Companies and Corporate players from the MidEast and around the world.

Prior to the Conference is the 3rd MdEast Petroleum: Strategy Briefing with Presentations by Dr Duncan Clarke (Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners). He is Author of The Battle For Barrels (Profile Books, London Feb 2007) and Empires Of Oil (Profile Books, London, Sept 2007), with a forthcoming book: Crude Continent: The Struggle For Africa's Oil Prize (Profile Books, Sept 2008).

3rd International Conference BALWOIS 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Bellevue Hotel Ohrid, Macedonia

The main objectives of BALWOIS 2008 are to provide at international and Balkan levels:

- a meeting that will further the progress of the knowledge in the fields of Scientific Research, Education, Policy and Development Activities and on all the Water related issues related to climate changes, hazards mitigation and water resources assessment, management and protection,

- an atmosphere to enhance the links between the providers and the end users of water related knowledge,

- a forum for free discussion of new ideas , research, development and applications, including techniques and methods to stimulate future works,

- opportunities for students and young researchers and engineers to meet their experienced peers and to stimulate them to join BALWOIS activities,

- an exhibition of current hardware and/or software in the field of water, and

- new knowledge through the publishing of high quality papers in balwois.net web site and through DVD bundle, books edition, etc.

2nd Annual AirLaw Conference

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Hyatt Regency - The Churchill, London, England, United Kingdom

Our 2nd Annual AirLaw Conference provides the ideal forum to discuss the key industry questions:

* How is the industry changing and what will be the practical effect of implementing EU/US Open Skies, ASU and Cape Town?
* What are the newest legal challenges in structuring finance options?
* How will changes to insurance such as AVN67C change how lessors and airlines operate?
* What is acceptable and unacceptable under competition law in practice?
* Running an Airline: impact of air navigation charges, fuel tax and the operational costs of ETS

World Bioenergy Conference & Exhibition

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Elmia, Jonkoping Sweden

Once again Sweden and the city of Jönköping will be the international bioenergy focal point hosting the 3rd edition of World Bioenergy 27-29 May 2008. This major global bioenergy get-together is based on the unique "Taking you from Know-How to Show-How" concept, combining conference sessions, field excursions and tradeshow into one comprehensive event.

Held in 2006 the 2nd edition of World Bioenergy gathered 1168 conference delegates from 60 countries from all over the world. Some 4200 persons visited the exhibition, and 64 study visits were performed at a wide range of bioenergy sites.

The purpose of the event is to promote the commercial implementation of bioenergy technologies and solutions. By attending World Bioenergy delegates not only expand their own Know-How horizons but also their Know-Who networks.

International Exhibition & Conference for Power Electronics Intelligent Motion Power Quality

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Bayern Germany

PCIM (=Power Conversion Intelligent Motion) is Europe's leading meeting-point for experts out of the areas Power Electronics and its applications in Intelligent Motion and Power Quality.

From latest developments of power semiconductors, passive components, products for thermal management, new materials, sensors as well as servo-technology and the wide area of power quality and energy-management - PCIM offers a comprehensive, focused and compact presentation of products all under one roof! Profit from the success of such a well established international exhibition with conference and tutorials. Take the date of PCIM 2008 into consideration!

The X-ray Universe 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Granada Exhibition and Conference Centre Granada, Spain

The conference is intended to encompass a broad range of high energy astrophysics topics and we hope that it will provide a showcase for results and discoveries not only from XMM-Newton, Chandra and Suzaku but also from other current missions; the scientific potential of future projects like XEUS should be discussed at the conference.

30th ESA Antenna Workshop on Antennas for Earth Observation, Science, Telecommunication and Navigation Space Missions

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
European Space & Technology Centre Noordwijk, Netherlands

The Antennas and Sub-Millimeter Waves Section of the Electromagnetic Division together with the Structures Section of the Directorate of Technical and Quality and Management (DTEC) at ESTEC organises the 30th ESA Antenna Workshop.

The Workshop will be held from May 27th to 30th, 2007 at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The Workshop will be organised with oral parallel sessions and round table discussions. A dedicated area will be available for poster presentations.

Shipping Finance Asia 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Singapore City, Singapore

Asia’s strong economic growth, rapid development and its ever increasing role in global trade has created huge demand for shipping transport in the region. This boom has resulted in the increase of global marine transport which has put pressure on shipping companies to order more vessels and revive the older ones. The Asia-US container traffic grew to 6.9 per cent in the first half of 2007, a rise of over 8 percent compared to the same period in 2006. Analysts predict, on average, similar or higher cargo growth for 2008.

Singapore’s port remains the world’s busiest in 2007 in terms of shipping tonnage, cargo container throughput and bunker volume since 1986. While Singapore remains the Asian shipping hub with tremendous government support and incentives, there are a number of issues that the Asian marine industry needs to be addressed.

Techtextil Russia.

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Research, development, planning, consultation • Technology, machinery,
accessories • Fibres, yarns • Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics • Nonwovens • Coated textiles • Composites • Bondtec (Surface and Bonding techniques) • Associations • Publishers • Special and protective clothing •Means of individual protection

Investing in Fixed Income Summit 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Now in its second year and straight off the back of the successful inaugural event, the Investing in Fixed Income Summit Australasia 2008 will provide comprehensive coverage of the key issues.

* Global fixed income trends and drivers
* The credit crunch and its impact on fixed income investment
* Generating ALPHA from fixed income
* Re-shaping the fixed income asset class
* Constructing tomrorow's fixed income portfolio
* Reacting to interest rates and inflation
* Risk assessment and management
* Fixed income outlook

Seis Sigma México

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Intercontinental Presidente Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico

Note algunos de los destaques del programa:

* Lean Seis Sigma como herramienta de cambio en G.E.
* Evolución y cambio cultural de Seis Sigma en Sabritas
* Cases exitosos de servicios en Mabe, Ingram Micro y Atento
* Lean Seis Sigma en la cadena de valor Caterpillar

Y más...

* Estrategias y el papel de los Yellow Belts en Schneider Electric
* Doble Case inédito de Volkswagen con LSS en producción y servicios
* Hansei y réplica de soluciones en Xerox

GovTech 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Meritus Mandarin Singapore

* Comprehensive discussions on critical issues such as integrated e Gov, enhancing internal competencies, achieving a win-win partnership with vendors, engaging senior stakeholders and other key issues you don’t want to miss
* Featuring over 16 Government CIOs, Director-Generals and Senior Directors presenting world class case studies
* Presenting the latest e-Gov projects from across 4 continents including Canada, US, Singapore, Australia, Qatar, Bahrain, India, Sri Lanka and many more
* Brand new agencies such as Capitol Region Council for Governments, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), eGovernment Kingdom of Bahrain, Civil Aviation Authority Of Singapore and more, presenting to enhance international e-Gov progression
* Wide spectrum of sector portfolios from Finance, Education, Defence, Infrastructure, Aviation, Arts, IT & Communications and many more
* Congregating over 150 e-Gov experts and specialists to increase your networking opportunity “Better than expected. Excellent breadth of international speakers who were

Alliance Contracting Excellence Summit 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Sheraton on the Park Sydney, New South Wales Australia

This year’s summit will be tailored to each individual’s needs. Not only will this event meet the demands & challenges of practitioners new to alliance contracting, it will also deliver indepth strategies & solutions for mature & experienced practitioners over a new three day agenda.

The ACE series will continue to deliver even more interactive learning sessions, as these conquer the hard hitting issues to progress your alliance, inspire innovation and capitalise on performance for your alliance contracts.

2nd Asian Mobile Marketing & Advertising Summit

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Singapore

The 2nd Asian Mobile Marketing & Advertising Summit will once again explore the challenges, opportunities and Asian mobile marketing space and give you fresh insights and holistic perspectives from leading practitioners and agencies that have optimised the mobile platform for successful marketing campaigns! Be at the forefront of the industry and hear how these marketers and advertisers who have ventured into the mobile realm have attained success. Glean tips to effectively leverage on mobile to build your brand, enhance brand recognition and effectively reach your target audience. Learn how to overcome the challenges of adopting a mobile marketing & advertising campaign and the pitfalls to avoid as such. This is definitely a cutting-edge event you cannot afford to miss if you want to stay ahead of the competition and maximise your business results!

8th Annual Customer Retention Forum

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

The 8th Annual Customer Retention Forum: Winning Strategies for Minimising Churn & Building Customer Profitability

In the competitive world of telecommunications, customer churn remains a pressing concern – and an expensive one. Global competition and Mobile Number Portability (MNP) has raised the cost of acquiring new customers, making it imperative to determine which customers are likely to churn and which you'd like to keep, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent them from leaving.

Wireless Broadband Week 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore

Wireless Broadband Week 2008 is the most complete wireless broadband event in Asia. This is not a conference that talks about what wireless broadband can do. This technology agnostic conference reveals what operators have done to attract and keep new customers, stop their existing customers from leaving them for competitors and push up subscriber revenue.

Our exert panel of speakers will share the strategies and business models they have been rolling out. These include:

* Develop business models which identify and capitalise on service needs in profitable niches
* Strategise and plan for the delivery of triple- and quadruple play services
* Increase customer loyalty and service uptake by strengthening coverage and capacity though Femto- and Picocells
* Recognise the level of market maturity to remove subscription inhibitors
* Establish sound financial reasons to extending your reach into under-serviced regions
* Increase the effectiveness and reduce the cost of service roll-out through a carefully planned multi-prong approach to service introduction.

Achieving Excellence in Contact Centres

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Rennaissance Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Contact centres are increasingly important business functions within organisations, as they operate both as a key point of contact for the company’s customers and as a tool for driving sales. By enhancing customer service levels through first contact resolution, self-service and integrating multiple customer contacts, contact centres can transition from cost centres to profit centres.

This conference will bring together contact centres experts from different industries. During these two HIGHLY INTERACTIVE days you will be able to share insights and experiences, be part of 4 interactive sessions and examine best contact centres strategies.

3rd Annual B2B CEM in Telecoms

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Vienna, Austria

Why are companies successful and profitable when they build their B2B strategies on the customer experience?

CEM in B2B demonstrates the power of collecting truly relevant business customer information, developing and implementing winning methods and measuring their results. Following the success of our two previous events, this 3rd Annual B2B CEM will bring together industry experts who will share their practical experience on crucial B2B issues. Discussions will reveal how to understand the B2B segment and deliver value trough the corporate customers' experience.

Green Buildings 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Swissotel Grand 1 Yu Yuan Road Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China 200041

Optimising sustainable green project development and investment
• Asia’s ONLY forum focused on green building investment and technology in China
• Combining insights from global practice with latest projects from Asia and China
• Comprehensive programme spanning commercial, industrial and residential properties

Handysize & Handymax Markets 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Plaza Athenee Bangkok Thailand

Conference Highlights
• The continued age related issues and developments at both commercial and regulatory sectors to hone in on quality and safe shipping practices
• Issues within ship recycling, role of the flag state and the industry’s ability to self- regulate
• Opportunities from investing in the flexible Handymax and the much ignored Handysize sector – Is there life left in S&P markets that have largely focused on Panamax and Capesizes?
• Shipowner and Operator views on markets and the key issues that will drive prospects
• Cargo focus – what is happening in sugar, cement, construction and agribusiness related shipping demand? Are the fundamentals still supportive of rates?
• Is the Handysize set to become extinct? What is happening as ships become bigger? Is the industry leaving money on the table as key coastal ports are left out of the business due to draft conditions that do not suit the larger vessels coming on stream?
• Is the Handymax a strong investment given its ability to trade between Panamax and Handysize?
• Debate on the state of FFAs – Is the paper market creating a more volatile market place that has raised business stakes?

3rd Annual Summit Avian & Pandemic Influenza

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
InterContinental Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore 239693

MINISTERIAL ADDRESS
■ Dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, Director, Directorate of Direct Transmitted Disease Control, Directorate General of Disease Control &
Environmental Hygiene, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, INDONESIA
■ Dr. Masato Tashiro, Director of Department of Virology National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Director, WORLD
HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) H5N1 Avian Influenza Research Network, JAPAN
■ Dr. Jai P Narain, Director, Communicable Diseases, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) INDIA
■ Dr. Kamarudin Md Isa, Director of Research, Department of Veterinary Services, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MALAYSIA

The conference will address most aspects of basic and applied research on avian influenza viruses and their potential health impact on humans. The aim of this conference is to bring together world specialists in order to discuss the latest advances on Avian Influenza, especially on new therapeutic targets for treatment and prevention in humans.Participants will be presented a summary of the current global epidemiologic situation, an assessment of H5N1 – situation, trends and new epidemiological insights. Thus this event will provide an international forum to discover the latest research directions and thinking in this field in academic and commercial settings, to exchange data and ideas and to develop new collaborative links.

12th International Fair of Plastics Processing

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The International Fair of Plastics Processing constitutes a venue for meetings held by representatives of the major plastics processing companies exhibiting their latest achievements: plastics processing equipment, moulds and tools used in the plastics processing sector, plastics, components, recycling technologies, and IT systems applied in plastics processing. Technologies and finished products are also offered by companies specializing in plastic packaging systems. What constitutes the distinguishing feature of PLASTPOL is the PLASTPOL opportunity to observe production cycles implemented in the plastics processing sector, which is provided at exhibition stands. These four days in the pavilions of Kielce Trade Fairs also give an opportunity to show a wide range of plastic products and see technological processes such as plastics grinding, selecting colour concentrates; galvanizing, painting and metallizing; water jet cutting, precision die shearing, as well as injection machines and extruders delivering final products. For visitors and exhibitors, there is a large number of seminars, conferences and specialist meetings addressing the latest achievements and trends in the plastics processing industry.

Intensive Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Virginia Tech Campus Blacksburg, Virginia United States

The success of this course continues to attract veterinarians nationwide. The course is a total of 24 contact hours or 2.4 C.E.U.s. There will be lectures in the mornings and surgical laboratories in the afternoons. The price of this program includes lodging at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center (arrival May 26; departure May 29). Breakfast and lunch will be included as well as an introductory dinner on Monday evening. You will receive a copy of Brinker, Piermattei, & Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair, a set of four videos of the surgical procedures covered in this course, lecture handouts, and a certificate upon completion of the course.

13th Edition FCE Cosmetique - International Exhibition of Technology for the Cosmetic Industry

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo Brazil

t is the only exclusive event of technology for the cosmetic industry in Latin America.
FCE Cosmetique is considered by the whole industry to be the biggest development platform for new products.
On display: raw materials, packing, equipment, outsourcing and services.

TradeTech Russia 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

Essential Insight & Outstanding Networking!

* 16 Expert Buy-Side Speakers giving you investment strategies
* Full Support From Key Russian Securities Market Players – vital business contacts for your Russian operations
* Cutting-Edge Time-Sensitive Market Information to enable you to make effective and profitable decisions
* New Ideas For Investment In All Asset Classes – covering Russia and CIS
* Custody Management Tips & Future Strategies – to enable you to deal with issues of liquidity and custody in Russia
* Master-classes on volatility and algo trading

The People Challenge in the (Petro) Chemical Industry Forum 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Barcelona Spain

The People Challenge in the (Petro) Chemical Industry Forum 2008 will provide the participants with the current industry trends and challenges when looking on how to most effectively manage their human resources. It is a unique opportunity to discuss both the practical and strategic approaches when it comes to filling the talent gap and extracting the maximum value out of their human assets.

Ongoing growth and expansion within the chemical & petrochemical industry have made the companies compete globally for new talent, trying to find the qualified people to do the job allowing them to take advantage of the opportunities at hand. Reality shows that they are facing a serious shortage of skilled engineers caused by the number of math and science graduates that has been going since the eighties. also bearing in mind that the existing generation of engineers is close to retirement, companies recognize the need to start worrying about the 'asset' most taken for granted up until now.

As a consequence of all this companies are rethinking their recruiting and retaining strategies aimed at providing a lot more than just a competitive salary. The newest generation is showing to have different expectations and is tendering to respond better to non-monetary levers like exciting career paths, better training and development programs, the opportunity to work with good managers and meaningful work assignments.

The total picture shows a huge people challenge needed to be taken on from the beginning till the end of the workforce lifecycle, making talent management a strategic driver for business growth.

Medpi : European Market for the Distribution of Interactive Products

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Messe Wien Vienna Austria

The REAL VIENNA is THE platform for business and networking for projects, investments and financing involving various sectors of the economy and several regions focussing on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The show covers the entire spectrum of real estate issues. A side events programme rich in variety, star-studded panel discussions, the matchmaking forum and a large number of networking events all help to round off the features of the REAL VIENNA.

Luxury by Jck

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, Nevada United States

LUXURY by JCK is the event tailored exclusively to meet the purchasing needs for high-caliber jewelry and timepiece retailers and the designers that sell to them. This all-salon, hosted-buyer event, held in a ballroom setting at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, creates the ambience for serious purchasing and networking through a multitude of carefully selected private and exclusive networking breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, dinners and entertainment. LUXURY offers a relaxing and elegant jewelry and watch selling environment, as well as programs that have provided exceptional opportunities for building businesses, making new contacts and developing long lasting and lucrative relationships. As a result of this, LUXURY by JCK is quickly becoming the premiere event for manufacturers, designers and retailers in the luxury market.

Products and Services:

* Salon Floor showcasing 135 leading exhibitors
* Blockbuster Daily Keynote Breakfasts
* Opening Night Reception
* High Caliber Evening Entertainment
* Held during The JCK Show – Las Vegas and Swiss Watch by JCK events.

Mobile Content World Australsia 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Star City Pty Limited, 80 Pyrmont Street Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Mobile Content World Australasia 2008 is an executive level commercial conference focusing on the business of mobile content and entertainment. It is where the international and local mobile operators, content providers, media companies, brands and technology leaders come together to share knowledge and build a collective experience on how to create, deliver and monetise the potential of mobile content and entertainment services.

Mobile Content World Australasia 2008 is a high-quality conference that will feature international and local keynote presentations from world leading authorities, best practice case studies, interactive panel sessions featuring key stakeholders and facilitated workshops.

With keynote presentations from Google, BBC Worldwide, BigPond and Telecom Italia and the inclusion of our Mobile Advertising Day- a new addition for 2008- the conference looks set to be even bigger and better than last year

Real Vienna 2008

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Messe Wien Vienna, Austria

The REAL VIENNA is THE platform for business and networking for projects, investments and financing involving various sectors of the economy and several regions focussing on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The show covers the entire spectrum of real estate issues. A side events programme rich in variety, star-studded panel discussions, the matchmaking forum and a large number of networking events all help to round off the features of the REAL VIENNA.

Products and Services
Real estate development, building management, economic regions, real estate financing, real estate consultancies, real estate media, building management, facility management, architects and planning offices

3rd Annual Breakbulk Europe Transportation Conference & Exhibition

May 27, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Antwerp Expo, Antwerp, Belgium

The Journal of Commerce Conferences, a division of Commonwealth Business Media, Inc., will hold its 3rd Annual Breakbulk Europe Conference & Exhibition 27-28 May, 2008, in Antwerp, Belgium.