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Conventions: May 29, 2008

Drupa 2008

May 29, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

Not only is drupa the trade fair to see latest developments and to place orders, it is also a confidence barometer for the entire print media industry itself, its markets, its clients and its suppliers.

drupa’s range is impressive, featuring both traditional and pioneering technologies for pre-press and pre-media, printing (machinery, appliances and accessories), book binding and print finishing as well as paper converting services including packaging production, materials and consumables.

Drupa 2008

May 29, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008,
Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

At drupa 2008, JDF programs will be incorporated into the very popular and expanding drupa innovation parc. “drupa has a long history of being an event where key changes in the printing industry are first seen,” commented Manuel Mataré, drupa 2008 Project Director at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. “with drupa 2008 we expect to see the market for JDF-enabled products to fully bloom. Many new JDF-enabled products are anticipated as well as JDF features and options on new versions of well-known systems and equipment.”

The innovation parc at drupa 2008, dedicated to the showing of new and innovative technologies, will take up almost all of Hall 7 at the Düsseldorf fairgrounds. A primary feature of the drupa innovation parc will be the “JDF experience parc”; an area dedicated to companies that will demonstrate JDF systems and software, as well as interoperability with other exhibitors in the JDF experience parc.

9th International Conference Writing Across the Curriculum

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina United States

A tentative Program Schedule is now posted. You may view the schedule in PDF form.
Wednesday, May 17
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Welcoming Reception sponsored by the Roy and Marnie Pearce Center for Professional Communication and the Robert S. Campbell Chair Endowment
Registration Desk Open

Thursday, May 18
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Conference Begins: Concurrent Session 1
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Session 2
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Welcome, Announcements, and Keynote Address
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Social Reception and Poster Sessions

Friday, May 19
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Session 3
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Session 4
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Concurrent Session 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Session 6
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Session 7
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Social Reception and Publishers Tables
7:00 p.m. – Conference Dinner and Entertainment

Saturday, May 20
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Session 8
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Session 9
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Plenary Session

Abolishing Slavery - Then and Now: A Common Ground Against Slavery for Scholars, Activists and Public Policy Advocates

May 29, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut United States

Accordingly, the Conference seeks to foster exchanges and collaboration among historians, scholars in related fields, public policy experts, and representatives of non-governmental agencies, and activists who are directly engaged on a day-to-day basis in combating the legacies of 19th century slavery and the persistence of slavery as it practiced today.

In the largest sense, this Conference aspires to link the study of the past with the activism of the present in order to better understand and more effectively combat both the legacies of 19th century slavery and the continuation of slavery in the world today.

With these goals in view, the Conference’s organizers invite proposals that address specific aspects of these broad areas:

- 18th and 19th British and American Abolitionist and Antislavery Movements: Comparisons, Contrasts, Consequences
- Emancipation Movements “Then” and “Now”: Comparisons, Contrasts and Analogies
- Documenting and Combating the Legacies of Transatlantic Slavery: Economics, Public Policy, NGOs and On-the-Ground Activism
- Documenting and Combating the New Slavery: Economics, Public Policy, NGOs and On-The-Ground-Activism

Dutch-Belgian Political Science Conference

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Nijmegen, Gelderland Netherlands

This is a general political science conference, organized jointly by the Dutch and Belgian political science associations. Participation, however, is open to all political scientists. At the heart of the conference are thematic workshops, that can cover any topic in political science, methodology, international relations, political theory or administrative sciences.

2008 Policy History Conference

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
St. Louis, Montana United States

The Institute for Political History and the Journal of Policy History are hosting a Conference on Policy History at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza in St. Louis from May 29 to June 1, 2008. Program chairs are Edward Berkowitz and Robert C. Lieberman. The conference coordinator is Matthew C. Sherman. All topics concerning the history, development and implementation of public policy, American political development, and comparative historical analysis will be considered. Complete sessions are encouraged, but individual paper proposals are welcome. The deadline for proposals is December 3, 2007

The 1st Annual Iberian Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and BioMedical Technologies

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Hotel Cascais Miragem Estoril Portugal

This new event gives you the opportunity to participate in the most important international meeting of dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, anti-aging, aesthetic and general practitioners, gynecologists, endocrinologists, urologists, cardiologists, nutritionists, dieticians, gastroenterologists, nurses, food scientists, sport medicine specialists, as well as scientists doing basic and applied research in a range of fields 2007 related to human health including nutrition, genetics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, oncology, transcriptomics, proteomics and immunology.

The human life span has notably increased in longevity over the last decades. As a consequence, prevention of aging and its effects has become a principal preoccupation for an increasing population of older people. Therefore, Anti-Aging Medicine has taken its place today within the international scientific community.

The Iberian Anti-Aging Medicine and Biomedical Technologies Congress (A4M Iberia) is a first of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula. It gives a progress report on the latest scientific research and the most recent medical and surgical advances in preventing and treating the degenerative effects of aging.

The doctors, aware of the future medical developments, are looking for information and training which A4M Iberia proposes in terms of Anti-Aging Medicine.

The request for training in Aesthetic Medicine, Cosmetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery is high. A4M Iberia is the first international congress to join together the two aspects of prevention and treatment of internal and external aging, with the concept of the global aging management.

Who should attend the A4M Iberia congress?
Whether you're involved in the anti-aging movement or not, it's a fact, people are living longer. By limiting illness and disability in the latter stages of life, anti-aging medicine can make a profound impact on Quality of Life.

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, an early field pioneer, sponsors these comprehensive shows. A4M Iberia incorporates the definitive anti-aging conference in the field with the most comprehensive display of products, protocols and pharmaceuticals currently available.

Come and discover the latest treatments and technology in this competitive and constantly changing medical arena. Don't miss out find the solutions to building your patient base and improving your practice at one of our upcoming anti-aging conferences.

Anti-aging conferences offered by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine provide valuable benefits for:

Physicians from every Medical Discipline
Scientists
Nutritionists
Gerontologists
Chiropractors
Pharmacists
Pharmaceutical Chemists & Research Specialists
RNs/Nurse Practitioners
Naturopathic Doctors
Dentists
Bariaticians/Weight Management Specialists

International Seminar on The Emergence of Social Differences in Mortality: Time Trends, Causes, and Reactions

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Alghero Italy

In this seminar we intend to add to the knowledge of the causes of the long-term trends in social inequality in adult mortality by studying data for a variety of settings and regions for which we have data by social class over a considerable amount of time. By analysing mortality for men and women separately we are able to find out whether the relationship between mortality, social class and gender has changed over time. A central issue will be the question whether locality or social class were the main factors determining group differences in mortality (social context). We are particularly interested in the mechanisms between socioeconomic position and mortality, i.e. whether the gradient is due to income and wealth, housing, education, etc.

1st bi-annual conference of the European Network for Avant-Garde and Modernism Studies (EAM)

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Europa ! Europa ? The first EAM conference will focus on the relation between the avant-garde, modernism and Europe. Conference proposals and papers can be composed in English, French or German. Key-note speakers: Charles Altieri, Alain Badiou, Matei Calinescu, Astradur Eysteinsson, Paul Michael Lützeler, William Marx and Piotr Piotrowski.

European Network of Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE) Annual Conference 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest, Hungary

Ecsite and the host organisation of the Annual Conference 2008, the Hungarian Natural History Museum, have the honour of welcoming you to the most important European meeting of science centre and museum professionals.

For its biggest event, Ecsite moves east, to the vibrant and beautiful city of Budapest. In 2008, all conference sessions and the bustling Business Bistro will take place within the natural history museum itself, allowing proceedings to unfold at the heart of one of Ecsite’s historic member institutions.

As in every year, the emphasis will be on participation and current hot topics, with the usual wealth of presentations, workshops and lively debates with fellow professionals from around Europe and across the world. We are restructuring this year’s rich array of content, in order to ensure that participants do not miss out on the must-see sessions for their particular field.

International Geoscience Program (IGCP) Project 503 - North American Regional Meeting with Field Trips

May 29, 2008 - Jun 8, 2008,
Quebec City, Quebec Canada

• 2008 will mark the Quebec City’s 400th anniversary
• Accommodation and conference facilities are close together
• It follows the annual meeting of the Geological/Mineralogical Association of Canada in Quebec City (May 26-28)
• Pre-conference 4-day excursion on Anticosti Island to examine classical sections near the O/S boundary
• 2-day conference with invited keynote, oral and poster presentations
• Post-conference 2-day excursion to look at the classical Ordovician locations in the Quebec City/Lévis area
• Social events including an icebreaker reception and a conference dinner
• Published abstracts and field guides

International Flight Safety Workshop and Conference

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
ILA Exhibition grounds, HeliCenter, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Flight Training means Flight Safety
o Flight Training Solutions

- Pilot Assistance
o Human Interfaces
o Helicopter Routes & Approaches
o Modern Avionics
o Reporting Systems & Data Bases

Barrier Liberty in the Air Traffic - Chances and Use?

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
ILA Conference Center, Berlin, Berlin Germany

Conference language: German
Conference program: ---

The Role of Money Markets

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Federal Reserve Bank of New York New York, New York United States

On May 29-30, Columbia Business School and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will cosponsor a conference that brings together scholars and policymakers interested in the theoretical and applied aspects of money markets, including cross-country comparative analysis. Especially welcomed are papers that investigate the potential effect on money markets if the Federal Reserve begins paying interest on bank reserves in 2011.

Money markets are integral to the financial infrastructure of industrial countries and are among the largest financial markets in the world. These markets, which serve as channels for the execution and transmission of monetary policy and as trading venues for the shortest-term instruments, anchor the entire term structure of interest rates. Money markets are central to the allocation of capital, the efficient distribution of liquidity among financial institutions, and the hedging of short-term risks. The markets also play an important role in the credit evaluation process and in the the large-value payments systems where trades are settled.

Wealth Managment & Family Office

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Zurich, Switzerland

Wealthy clients need help with the organization and management of their assets. Listen to the experts in this field and discover how to create the structures that will
go over and beyond their needs. Recognize potential opportunities for your clients by examining international laws and regulations related to wealth planning and
learn major principles in national and international estate and tax planning.
This conference will highlight new opportunities in the emerging wealth markets whilst examining proven strategies.
If your company is focused on targeting affluent clients then this event is not to be missed. While new wealth is being created at an unprecedented rate, financial
institutions must have the most innovative products in order to discover the advantages that exist. At this international event we will determine how high
risk alternative investment, real estate and philanthropy can improve your performance.
“The Uniglobal Research Wealth Management & Family Office conference will be the key to taking advantage of emerging wealth in 2008”

27th International Space Development Conference (ISDC 2008)

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
Capitol Hitlon, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

The National Space Society invites you to join the excitement in Washington DC May 29-June 1 for what promises to be the biggest and best citizens' space conference of the year.

This conference marks the 27th anniversary of ISDC. Leaders from all segments of the space community will be on hand to share their inspiration for the future of space exploration and development.

Washington, DC is the nexus for space policy, and the 2008 conference will take place in the midst of the upcoming presidential election campaign. Our goal is to engage the public, industry and decision-makers in an open and positive discussion of the future of space exploration and development.

RailsConference 2008

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
Portland, Oregon United States

Over three years after its initial release, Rails continues to shake the foundations of the web development world. With an ever-growing host of stable applications in production, Rails 2.0 changes the focus from rapid change and innovation to stabilization and maturity.

8th Annual In-Water Dana Point Harbor Boat Show

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
Dana Point Harbor, California United States

Featuring:

* Power & Sail
* New & Used
* 2008 & 2009 Models
* State of the Art Marine Accessories
* Electronics
* Fishing Gear
* Apparel
* Personal Watercraft
* Marine Services

5th Annual Conference in Advanced Contract Risk Management in Upstream Oil & Gas

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Houston, Houston, Texas United States

Energy IQ is proud to present the 5th Annual Conference in Advanced Contract Risk Management Houston series.

Ensure that your risks are controlled across the full lifetime of your joint venture and:

* Assess recent case law and key court decisions to ensure that your are accounting for every possible risk in your contracts
* Meet you commercial priorities through effective pre-contract negotiation strategies
* Structure watertight contracts by damage, liabilities, indemnities and wavier clauses in your contracts
* Fully mitigate the risks by choosing the right insurance for your operations
* Engage in active strategic relationship management and place yourself ahead of the constrained market for supplies
* Ensure that you comply with all anti-bribery law regulations to avoid legal actions under the FCPA
* Avoid timely and costly litigation by utilizing the most suitable dispute settlement option

Company Secretary Forum

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

With the New Company Act and the emerging King III report on corporate governance, it is set to shake up corporate South Africa. It is due for release this year and it recommendations will be mandatory for all public interest companies, parastatals and institutions that fall within financial market regulations. Company secretaries play a pivotal role in the governance and management of their organisations. This conference is designed to provide insight and best corporate practical guidelines to maintain expertise knowledge through the latest issues and developments. Safeguarding the company’s legal position and ensuring compliance with the law, general regulations, the organisation's constitution and codes of practice. Professional speakers from public and private sector organizations have been invited to deliver unique presentations including insights and solutions on governance strategies, implementations and strategies.

3rd Annual Health and Safety Culture Management for the Oil and Gas Industry

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

An important aspect of health and safety culture is to achieve the right balance between commercial production and HSE. Organisations need to compile key performance indicators that will set priorities so that employees will report incidents with transparency, honesty and ethics. To achieve a good balance it is essential that senior managers and advisory board members understand both the process by which to realise a high performance culture, and their role within it

This conference will enable you to discuss best practice on how to create a culture of involvement and active participation of senior managers in achieving health and safety culture. Your organisation will be able to evaluate where process safety fits within your overall H&S strategy and discover which approach is best for you.

2nd Annual Cold Chain Management 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hotel J.W.Marriott Mumbai, Maharashtra India

* How to manage risk & drive efficiency in CC / Developing best practices? (Case study)
* What are practical solutions for overcoming barrier?
* How to overcome CCM challenges in new territories?
* What are latest technology and trends in CCM?
* What are RFID benefits in CCM?
* How to bring Cost efficiency in CCM (Case study)
* How regulatory changes affect CCM? Streamlining CC regulatory processes for better efficiency.
* Government control over CCM

Who should attend?

VP’s; Director, GM, Managers of supply chain / operations / logistics / modern trade / warehousing department of:

• Pharma companies • Laboratories/ Healthcare centres • Hospitals • Non-veg food packagers • Milk and Milk food manufacturers • Ready to eat food manufacturers • Food Chains • Retails Chains

VP’s; Directors; GM; Business Development Managers of:

• Logistics Service Providers • Packaging Service Providers • Specialised Equipment Providers

Cellular Responses to DNA Damage 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Best Western: Inn at Longwood Medical 342 Longwood Avenue Boston, Massachusetts United States

The 2008 "Cellular Responses to DNA Damage" Symposium will explore the links between chromatin dynamics, histone modification and the repair of DNA double strand breaks. The compact nature of chromatin presents a significant barrier to DNA-dependent transactions, including gene transcription and DNA replication. Access to specific regions of chromatin is regulated at multiple levels, including remodeling of chromatin structure, local deposition of specific histone variants, post-translational modification of histones and the recruitment of specific proteins to these modified histones. The ability of cells to detect and repair DNA double strand breaks appears to be dependent on many of these same regulatory processes. By bringing together a diverse array of experts from the fields of chromatin structure, histone modification, chromatin remodeling and DNA double-strand break repair, this symposium aims to highlight the critical role of histones and chromatin structure in the detection and repair of DNA double strand breaks.

Corporate Cash Management

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Vienna, Austria

Corporates exploring the opportunities in the in Central Eastern Europe continue to be demanding and expectations are on the increase on Corporate Cash Management Solutions. With a combination of differing rules, practices and regulations companies in CEE need tailored local products that acknowledge the diverse environment across the region. Join our Panel of Cash Management Experts to find out how to turn these regions stumbling blocks into opportunities to lead in product offerings, strong local presence and capabilities in the Central Eastern Europe.

6th Annual Pharma Branding

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

What makes brand great?

A great brand is foremost a compelling idea capturing customers’ attention and loyalty, a core purpose with supporting values and a central organizational principle. A great brand is more than just great branding. A great brand tells a story about fulfilling lifesaving need, overcoming obstacles and teaching people a "health lesson that lasts". A great brand needs to come to life through its great personality.

During this excellent forum , you will gain practical real-life insights and opportunities for debate with those at the forefront of their fields, but will also offer a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders.

Global Supply Chain Finance

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Over €500 billion is trapped in the Financial Supply Chain of the top 1,000 corporates in Europe alone. The cash is locked in unnecessary working capital and inefficient processing functions because of lack of visibility into the Financial Supply Chain and lack of connection to the Physical Supply Chain. But how prepared are corporates to adopt financial supply chain innovations? Are banks responding with efficient solutions and products to the growing demand? Are systems up to the challenge? What is the role of the new players in the market? What are the gaps that need to be addressed?

Prepare yourself for the daunting task of putting together the pieces of the financial supply chain puzzle. This conference will bring together some of the largest corporates in the world to discuss the key issues of the Global Supply Chain Finance both under the perspectives of buyers and suppliers. It is an unmissible opportunity for an in depth understanding of practical solutions and strategies tried and tested by the leaders in the European market, as well as learning more about the up-coming products and instruments.

Total Compensations & Benefits Conference

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hotel AB Skipper Av. Litoral, 10 Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

During this event you will explore the true facts on Com & Ben strategies implemented by some of the highest senior level professionals working in prestigious corporations.

We will concentrate specifically on Compensation (1 day) & Benefits (1 day) with a case study format that will help you to benchmark your processes against other top corporations.

Bringing Into Market - Islamic Sukuks IV

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Bringing Into Market – Islamic Sukuks training course is back for the THIRD time with greater and bigger bang! This time round, we will be bringing the training course to you at two different dates and location to best suit your schedule.

26th - 27th May 2008, Singapore
29th - 30th May 2008, Hong Kong

The Sukuk, also better known as Islamic bonds, has established itself to hold great potential in the Islamic Finance market. Its profitability has witnessed a large surge of investors into its market in the recent years.

Jump on the Islamic Sukuks bandwagon and learn how to analyze and capture the hearts of financial investors in the industry. Understand the conflicting issues pertaining to these bonds and ensure that your Sukuks products stand out from the rest.

Mark your calendars NOW and attend the much needed event in the industry!

Key Speakers:

Nik Norishky Thani , Executive Director, Islamic Finance
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE

Hospital Laboratory Management

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California United States

With the scenario of unprecedented all-time low reimbursement rates, hospital laboratory leaders have to think strategically in order to survive. To remain competitive laboratory leaders must learn how to do more with less and be prepared to take on new roles and responsibilities.

Case Studies Addressing 10 Core Issues Cited by over 200 Professionals

* NYU Medical Center reveals the best practices they have utilized to make their lab one of the most profitable in the nation
* Memorial Regional Hospital gives a step-by-step account of how they successfully brought molecular testing in-house
* The Mayo Clinic shares their highly profitable outreach program strategy and shows you how to adopt this in your community
* CMS explains current regulations and what you can expect in the future
* Presbyterian Healthcare presents their decision-making process on how to create the best in-house test menu for the hospital laboratory
* St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana shares their budget management strategy as well as how to make the case for more funding to hospital administrators
* UCLA Clinical Laboratories provides insights into their crucial leadership, coaching and mentoring strategies and how they can successfully be translated into your hospital
* The Henry Ford Health System shows you how to leverage the greatest value from your LIS system
* Baystate Health addresses concerns over the value of Point of Care Testing using ROI statistics
* Rady Children’s Hospital shows you where to find new sources for staffing and recruitment

Recruiting For Results Thru’ Effective Interviewing Skills

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya Malaysia

Equipping participants with Communication Style Survey (CSS) and the INTERVIEWING CHECKLIST, a set of practical tools and a coherent framework within which candidates can be screened for outstanding performance

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• An Introduction To Recruiting
• A Behavioural Approach
• Pinning Down What Is Needed
• Identifying The Ingredients For Success
• Studying The CV
• What To Look For In A CV
• Planning The Interview
• Examining The Five Interview Areas
• Examining Strengths And Weaknesses
• Effective Listening
• Communicating Styles Survey (CSS)

Science and Risk Based Cleaning Validation

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS), Toronto, Ontario Canada

A Two Day Comprehensive and Interactive Course with Case Studies & Workshop Discussions on:

* The Fundamentals of Cleaning and Cleaning Validation
* New Directions on Cleaning: Industry and FDA
* Cleaning Process Development
* “Cleanability” Assessments and Worst Case models
* Total Organic Carbon Analysis for Cleaning
* Using Risk Assessment in Cleaning Process Development
* Six Sigma and FMEA for Cleaning Programs
* Certifying Visual Inspection as an Acceptance Criteria
* History of Acceptance Criteria and new Statistical approaches to Limits
* Using Total Organic Carbon Analysis for Pharmaceutical Products
* Statistical Evaluation of Cleaning Data Risk
* Cleaning Agent Selection
* Analyses for Cleaning Validation Program
* Using DoE to establish Design Space
* Masterplanning for New Product Introduction in a Multiproduct Facility (Workshop)

Bringing Into Market - Islamic Sukuks III/IV (Hongkong)

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

Bringing Into Market – Islamic Sukuks training course is back for the THIRD time with greater and bigger bang!
The Sukuk, also better known as Islamic bonds, has established itself to hold great potential in the Islamic Finance market. Its profitability has witnessed a large surge of investors into its market in the recent years.

Jump on the Islamic Sukuks bandwagon and learn how to analyze and capture the hearts of financial investors in the industry. Understand the conflicting issues pertaining to these bonds and ensure that your Sukuks products stand out from the rest.

Competitive Pricing Strategies for the Chemical, Petrochemical & Oil Products Sector

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Grand Hyatt, Singapore City, Singapore 239693

Key derivatives of this interactive seminar:
• Managing the Pricing Function
• Price Setting & Pricing through the Life Cycle
• Decision Tree Analysis
• Customer Segmentation
• Pricing in a Competitive Market
Ably led by Michael Hurwich, Partner, Foundation Pricing & Research Group
• Bundling/Unbundling your Product & Services
• Price & Product Promotions
• Distribution Channels
• Pricing Tools

Best Practices in Plant Piping Systems – Design, Operation & Maintenance

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort, Kedah Malaysia

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Design Bases – Service Conditions
• Plant Piping Specifications
• Applicable ASME Code And Industry Guide
• Industry Best Practice And Applications
• Operating Strategies
• Review of Requirements of API 570
• Operator Competencies Requirements
• Maintenance Practices And Procedures
• Maintenance And Inspection
• Maintenance Repair
• Review And Q & A

Asia CEO Agenda 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

ontinued global economic growth: the spotlight is on Asia

Despite an economic slowdown in the US, the world economy is set to expand by an annual average rate of 4.7% in 2007-08. Although this is slower than the buoyant pace of growth in 2004-06, it marks one of the better performances in recent decades. This reflects the increasing weight in the world economy of dynamic emerging markets, China and India, in particular, whom are helping to lift the global economy as they continue to expand rapidly. Undoubtedly, this puts Asia-Pacific firmly in the spotlight as the engine for global growth. MNC's and local companies in the region are uniquely poised to capitalise on this growth. Emerging markets continue their colossal growth rate and the scramble for market share at any cost as seen in some cases is starting to recede. Instead, many corporates have taken steps to consolidate and reap returns on their investments as the markets mature.

The emphasis throughout the day will be on shared learning and the transfer of ideas in a relaxed and informal environment. Issues to be addressed include:

* The Asian growth engine - What role will Asia play in the global economy over the next 10 years?
* Privatisation, market liberalisation and infrastructure - How will regulatory policies dictate the future business landscape and how can potential (unpredictable) risks be mitigated?
* "Made in China, marketed by India"? Finding continued success in the service and manufacturing sectors - What is the future business model for the region? How will you harness the up-side? What are some of the specific commercial considerations for successful growth?
* The emergence of Asia’s new rising stars- Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar… - This session provides a business perspective snapshot, as well reflecting on attitudes to investing in these smaller emerging markets.
* The emergence of North Asia as a region? - How will China's influence pervade over other regional developed markets? Can they increase collaboration to further mutual economic success, or are the political hurdles too tall?
* Human capital battle – Case study sharing on proven HR success stories. How have businesses managed to attract, retain and develop managers who can take advantage of the economic climate and drive business growth?

Expert Opinion in Pharmaceutical Pricing, and Reimbursement 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
London, England, United Kingdom

Why Attend?

* Learn the current issues facing drug manufacturers in Europe and North America in regard to pricing and reimbursement

* Better understand the trends of generic pricing in Europe

* Learn from experts on how to effectively price products in the EU and North America

* Determine key strategies to assist in the management of pricing and reimbursement in an increasing globalising world

* Network with leaders from regulatory agencies, pharma-biotech and healthcare industries

Conference Topics and Confirmed Speakers

Pricing of Pharmaceuticals in Europe

Dr Jorge Mestre-Ferrandiz, Senior Economist, Office of Health Economics, Whitehall, London, UK

Comparative Assessment of Generic Medicines

Professor Steven Simoens, Research Centre for Pharmaceutical Care and Pharmaco-economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

NICE and Risk Sharing/Capping Schemes

Dr Kalipso Chalkidou, Associate Director of Research and Development, National Institute for Clinical Effectiveness, London, UK

Health Economics in the Era of Biologics

Mr Ulf Staginnus, Associate Director Outcomes Research Iberia and EMEA, Spain

Managing the Complexity of Pricing and Reimbursement in a Globalizing World

Dr Dieter Russmann, Vice President Global Customer Strategy, Service Leader, Pricing & Reimbursement Europe, PAREXEL Consulting, Germany

PhotoFair Kyiv 2008: 6th International Exhibition of photoequipment, photomaterials and digital technologies

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
International Exhibition Center, Brovarsky Avenue, Kyiv, Ukraine

PhotoFair Kyiv — This is the unique event, which presents photography in all variety and consolidates technique and creative power of Ukrainian photo elite.

Presentation of new product line in photo industry is held firstly in Ukraine exactly here in the frame of PhotoFair Kyiv and everyone can get to know all information about photo market and photo art in Ukraine, find new reliable partners and get answers according to all questions you are interested in.

EXHIBITION PROFILE

Conventional Photography:

* professional and Amateur Photo technics;
* consumables and minilabs;
* photo materials and chemicals;
* additional equipment and accessories;
* cameraphones, smartphones;
* computer programs for image processing;
* scanners, printers, copy machines, plotters;
* photo albums;
* fillet and frames

Photo Service and Applied Photography:

* photo services;
* advertising and fashion agencies;
* design studios;
* publishing photo houses, photo sites;
* photo banks and photo archives

Preventing Failures Through Risk Based Inspection

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore 239693

• Understanding of Strategic Asset Management
• Overview of Risk Based Assessment and how it can be applied to your operation
• Operational benefits associated with Risk Based Inspection
• Inspection Management Databases
• Damage Mechanisms: Thermal, Creep, Creep Fatigue, Carburization, Corrosion,
Mechanical
• Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis
• Life Assessment
• Structural Integrity
• Advanced NDT
• Plant Reliability Auditing and Gap Analysis

The Mechanics Conference to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia United States

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia's land-grant university, was founded in 1872. Just 36 years later, in 1908, mechanics became an identifiable entity in the College of Engineering. During its 100 year history, the department housing mechanics, like the University, underwent several name changes. Today it is known as the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics.

As part of the activities to celebrate its centennial, the department is hosting a two-day conference on May 29 & 30, 2008 at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. All interested mechanicians are invited to submit one-page abstracts related to any aspect of fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, materials, dynamics and control, and biomechanics, as well as emerging areas in mechanics.

In addition to the parallel sessions of the conference, there will be a banquet in the evening of the 29th. The University's golf course adjoins the conference center.

Integrated Emergency Planning: A Step-By-Step Approach to the "One Plan"

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Boston, Massachusetts United States

This intensive one-day workshop will provide the skills needed to develop a "One Plan" integrated contingency plan using Basic On-Line Disaster and Emergency Response (BOLDER) planning software offered by the National Response Team.

Expert instruction will guide participants through a step-by-step approach to developing one functional, integrated emergency plan to save organizational time and money.

BookExpo America 2008

May 29, 2008 - Jun 1, 2008,
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California United States

BookExpo America (BEA) combines the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events and unparalleled educational content to create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and relationship building.

Products and Services
General Publishing, Non-Book Merchandise, Children’s/Educational, Audio/Video, Art, Religious, Remainders, Spiritual/Inspirational, Travel, Maps & Globes, Professional/Technical/Scientific, Small Press, International/Books in Foreign Language, University Press, Gifts/Sidelines and more.

Writing and Managing SOPs for Clinical Quality Assurance

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Regus Southampton, London, England, United Kingdom

SOPs play a crucial role in clinical quality assurance and it is therefore essential that they are understood and followed by all end-users in a clinical trial. If SOPs are not followed correctly, the validity of data generated is compromised, leading to warning letters being issued and delays in the trial process. Auditors and inspectors see SOPs as essential and following them is crucial.
In this highly interactive course you will develop the skills and practical experience required to write and review SOPs for GCP compliance. Participants will review GCP fundamentals and also relevant regulations. This knowledge will then be used to examine considerations of style, length and content.

EAPC Research Forum 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
Radisson SAS Royal Garden Hotel and Conference Centre, Trondheim Norway

Research is the basis for improvement in health care, and palliative care needs to continue to build its evidence base to complement that of other fields of clinical endeavour. The EAPC Research Forum, which has been growing in size and quality since the first Forum in Berlin in 2000, aims to assist its members to achieve this goal. Palliative care practice is complex and challenging; so also is palliative care research, which depends on collaboration between different professional groups, regions and countries for its success. This is the fifth time that we seek to bring together the best researchers and clinicians in palliative care. We will be given the best opportunities to meet other experts in the field, to present and discuss research, gain new ideas and new insights into complex challenges and new information on how to improve patient care. The scientific content of the program is primarily based upon submitted abstracts.

Advanced Management Issues in HIV Medicine

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center Cleveland, Ohio United States

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education will present this 1.5 day educational course focused on the management of patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This course is designed to heighten awareness of all healthcare professionals through a state-of-the-art review of current research results and new insights on issues in HIV care.

5th Annual RealShare San Diego

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine San Diego, California United States

Real Estate Media, publisher of Real Estate Forum, Real Estate Southern California and GlobeSt.com, are pleased to present the 5th Annual RealShare SAN DIEGO, the leading real estate networking conference for the San Diego commercial real estate market..

With a turbulent capital market environment – a possible recession, residential fallout and a pending election, there are many factors affecting the commercial real estate market in 2008. RealShare SAN DIEGO will aim to provide some answers as to where the market is now, where it is going, and most importantly, how you can position yourself and your firm to best profit from new opportunities and market conditions.

RealShare SAN DIEGO will do this with equal parts information and networking, and an added dash of entertainment. Our mix of keynote speakers, one-on-one interviews and panel sessions add up to tremendous value, and when every leading player in the marketplace is in one room, the quality and access of networking can’t be topped.

CME Congress 2008

May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008,
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The CME Congress is the pre-eminent international meeting for researchers and practitioners concerned with continuing professional development and continuing medical education.

Held every four years, CME Congress 2008 will build on the successes of 2004 Toronto meeting. The Vancouver congress will highlight recent developments and innovations across the spectrum of perspectives on the maintenance of competence and will place the innovations in the context of traditional approaches.

Talent Succession in Oil & Gas

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Downtown 1700 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002 Houston, Texas United States 77002

*****Discounted Pricing Extended Through May 8!
Chaired by IPAA Workforce Committee chairman, Mark Houser,

This conference brings together industry thought-leaders as they present strategies on: succession planning, leadership identification and development, diversity, and cross-training with speakers from Shell, Chesapeake Energy, Entergy and the University of Oklahoma.

Add value to your experience with our pre-conference workshop: "Understanding Gen-X and Gen-Y - Insights Into Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Workers". Led by the Hay Group and featuring Gen-X and Gen-Y speakers involved in oil and gas, this interactive workshop tackles the issue of inspiring the younger generation and bridging their work styles with that of older colleagues.

Global R&D Congress: Discovery and Development Operations in Emerging Regions

May 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

This event brings together the experts and delegates from our industry-recognized annual China and India conferences, as well as those involved in projects in Greater Asia, Russia, and Latin America.

The 2008 Global R&D Congress will be a two-day interacti ve forum of in-depth case studies, roundtable and panel discussions, keynote presentati ons, and break-out sessions by function area. The focus will be on specific strategies and approaches to navigating the opportunities and challenges of drug discovery and development in emerging regions.

Key Take Aways:

* UNDERSTAND IP barriers and trends when planning a global strategy in India, China and other markets
* IMPLEMENT best approaches to outsourcing, in-licensing, out-licensing and risk sharing partnerships
* EXAMINE the regulatory landscape of Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America
* CLARIFY the business, regulatory and research environment for drug discovery, drug development and clinical research
* MANAGE complicated and long-distance collaborative third-party relationships
* OVERCOME the logistical challenges of transferring technology, data, and staff
* FIND the best discovery and development services and partners

Reverse Mergers and Alternative Financing Strategies – Market Dynamics and Model Variations

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
United States

Historically, reverse mergers to affect a go-public event have been met with distain by both companies and investors alike, as an avenue of last resort for companies not ready for a prime time public debut and destined for the bulletin board. The significant dislocations created by current capital market dynamics, however, have today afforded reverse mergers a certain degree of legitimacy and credibility. And in a scenario where being public in whatever form is more attractive than remaining a private company, reverse mergers and their variations may provide a viable alternative to the traditional IPO process. This discussion focuses on the market dynamics which have given rise to increased interest in reverse mergers, when such a structure may be appropriate as a go public vehicle, their mechanics and the variations on reverse mergers that have emerged.
Key points discussed include:

•Critical considerations when selecting a funding source
•Decision factors for previous transactions
•Determining what makes a successful transaction

Eclipse Time - May 29,2008 - Toulouse

May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Cité de l'Espace Avenue Jean Gonord Toulouse, Midi Pyrenees France 31000

Eclipse Time is a conference organized by Anyware Technologies gathering many Eclipse experts and companies using the Eclipse platform.
This third edition in Toulouse (France) focuses on numerous aspects of the platform: graphical data display, IT Business applications, IDE for embedded development, RCP in industry. You will also learn about legal aspects of licences, the next Eclipse release train: Ganymede...
This event gathers more than one hundred persons: architects, projects managers and decision makers from numerous french and european companies.