Goingtomeet.com: Conventions

Calendar

Calendar of Events

October 2008

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

Sponsor Links

Contact GoingtoMeet.com

Fast Facts

Conventions: Jun 15, 2008

Energetic Materials 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Tilton School, Tilton, New Hampshire United States

The GRC on Energetic Materials brings together scientists from many countries working in government laboratories, research universities and private industry to discuss state-of-the-art research on explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants. The main topics of discussion in 2008 will include synthesis of new materials, performance, advanced diagnostics, experimental techniques, theoretical approaches, and computational models for simulating the behavior of energetic materials under a wide variety of conditions. The meeting is an important venue for presenting cutting edge fundamental research into the chemistry, physics and materials properties associated with ignition, combustion, detonation, ageing, thermal decomposition and mechanical damage of energetics.

Environmental Bioinorganic Chemistry 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire United States

This highly interdisciplinary conference is known for rigorous and wide-ranging consideration of the roles of elements traditionally called “inorganic” in living systems at scales from the molecular to the global. EBIC brings together those studying the biotic-inorganic interface across the Periodic Table, mingling chemists, ecologists, geneticists, oceanographers, and computational biologists, among others. Topics range from transport, enzymology, and homeostasis in individual cells and organisms to the environmental processes they experience and influence, as well as the latest techniques enabling observation of these phenomena. This conference is distinct from other metallobiology meetings in having a substantial environmental theme and a broader view of the Periodic Table, regularly including radionuclides, metalloids, the halides, silicon, and non-metal essential nutrients. When possible we mix speakers working at the nanometer-nanosecond scale in the same session with those working at the kilometer-megayear scale, a practice demanding high quality introductory material from each speaker and discussion leader. EBIC provides a forum for leading scientists (many of whom will never have met before) with expertise in the inorganic dimensions of life to identify fundamental cross-cutting themes and unrecognized anomalies and share the latest on acquiring, analyzing, and applying bioinorganic chemical concepts to real world issues from public health to climate change.

Bioorganic Chemistry 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Proctor Academy, Andover, New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Research Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry was founded in 1992 to bring together scientists from a range of disciplines to present and discuss cutting-edge research at the interface between chemistry and biology. Both fundamental and applied research relevant to academia and industry are highlighted. To maintain a balance between these areas, the conference is organized by two co-chairs, one from academia and one from industry. The conference emphasizes the presentation of techniques or approaches that are broadly applicable across multiple areas of chemical and biological research. Traditionally, small molecules that probe, modulate, or mimic cellular components or processes as well as studies of biology at the molecular level have been of particular interest.

The meeting in 2008 will continue the tradition of showcasing interdisciplinary research in the areas of bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biotechnology, biomaterials, biochemistry, and molecular / cellular biology. All conferees are encouraged to present posters. Poster presenters should submit an abstract with title, authors, affiliation, and address by e-mail to both chairs, Wilfred van der Donk and Paul Richardson. Eight poster presenters will be invited to present short talks. Given the popularity of this meeting, submission of applications by early 2008 is strongly encouraged.

Heterocyclic Compounds 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island United States

The GRC on Heterocyclic Compounds is one of the longest running Gordon Research Conferences, which reflects the vitality and importance of the subject matter. The field of heterocyclic organic chemistry provides the strategies and chemical reactions that enable the preparation of structurally complex, heterocycle-containing natural products, new pharmaceutical agents, and organic materials. The continued evolution of this field is crucial to achieving efficient, cost-effective solutions to increasingly complex problems in organic synthesis and to accessing unexplored structural space. Through formal research lectures from outstanding scientists, poster sessions and informal discussions, this conference presents an excellent opportunity to any scientist who is interested in gaining knowledge of the most recent advances in the field.

Poster Sessions: There will be two poster sessions at the meeting. Poster presenters will be given preference for acceptance into the meeting. From the poster abstracts received by May 16th 2008, up to four posters will be chosen to be given as "Short Talks" at the meeting (i.e., 15 minutes talks followed by questions). Those interested in showing a poster should submit their abstracts to me, Karin Briner, and Chris Moody.

Nanoporous Materials

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Colby College, Waterville, Maine United States

The Nanoporous Materials Gordon Research Conference will include cutting edge developments in nanoporous materials, including zeolites, mesoporous systems, metal organic materials as well as their applications in current technological problems in alternative fuels and green chemistry

Nuclear Chemistry 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire, United States

This conference focuses on eight of the most interesting topics in heavy ion reactions that have made a lot of progress recently. The final programs will be produced with consultation to the co-chairs who also are the discussion leaders of the sessions. In the spirit of Gordon Conference, rigorous discussions are encouraged among participants that will lead to identification of important issues in the field and cross-fertilizations of concepts and methods between different research fields. In addition to the allotted times in the program, ample opportunities for discussions are provided during the "extra-curricular" activities in the free afternoons and evenings. The success of the conference requires the full engagement of the participants. Participation of junior scientists in our fields is important to the success of the conference and partial support is available to students and postdocs.

Phosphorylation & G-Protein Mediated Signaling Networks 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine United States

Nobel Laureates Earl Sutherland, Edwin Krebs, Edmond Fischer and Al Gilman started the Gordon Research Conference on “Phosphorylation and G-Protein Regulated Signaling Networks” in 1970. This conference has been held annually without disruption for the past 37 years. This strong track record establishes the meeting as a premier forum for the discussion of the latest discoveries in signal transduction.

There has been a recent explosion in our knowledge on how the flow of information through intracellular signaling networks regulate normal or aberrant cell growth, metabolic functions, motility, and cell fate decisions, such as survival, death, senescence and differentiation. Indeed, the emerging understanding of the basic mechanism controlling intracellular and cell-to-cell communication is providing an unprecedented opportunity to understand physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, thereby identifying novel targets for pharmacological intervention of a myriad of diseases. In response to this explosion of information, the 2008 meeting will discuss Signaling Networks in Nutrient Sensing and Metabolism, in Inflammation and Stress, and in Cellular Architecture, with emphasis on their impact on Cancer, Diabetes, Innate Immunity, and Responses to Therapy. In addition, the speakers will discuss Emerging Technologies, including live-cell and intra-vital imaging of signaling events and state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic techniques, enabling Network Modeling and higher-order integration of signal transduction mechanisms.

Besides the scheduled talks, short talks on late breaking news will be included in every evening’s sessions. There will be at least three poster sessions that are essential elements of the conference and to which all attendees are encouraged to contribute. With an intellectually robust program and outstanding speakers, consisting of a mix of junior investigators and international experts, we expect the conferees to interact in an exciting and collegial atmosphere. We are confidant that the 2008 conference will draw active and vitally interested participants. The attendance of this popular conference is limited so early registration is strongly advised.

Plant Senescence

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts United States

Plants exhibit mitotic and post-mitotic senescence. The senescence processes are unique yet complex developmental programs that are regulated by various internal factors and environmental cues. Distinct from many other developmental processes in plants that involve cell division, cell differentiation, and/or cell expansion, post-mitotic senescence (e.g., leaf senescence and flower senescence) is achieved by a massive operation of programmed cell death and concurrent nutrition recycling. Mitotic senescence also involves unique mechanisms by which plants use to determine the sizes of individual tissues, organs and/or organisms. On the other hand, senescence processes have a tremendous impact on the production, quality and safety of our foods, and on the renewable bioenergy/biomass accumulation. For examples, senescence limits the postharvest longevity of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals during transportation, storage and on shelves. Senescing produces become more susceptible to pathogens (some of which may produce toxins).

Because of the scientific and economic significance, much effort involving multi-disciplinary approaches has been made to decipher the senescence processes in plants and to devise means of manipulating them. During the past few years there has been significant progress in this regard, especially in the molecular, genetic and genomic aspects.

This conference aims to bringing together researchers and students working on various aspects of plant senescence and programmed cell death to review and discuss most recent progresses and frontier. The focus of the conference will be on the regulation of senescence and programmed cell death processes by various internal and environmental factors at molecular, genetic, genomic, physiological, biochemical, cellular, organic, organismal, and ecosystemic levels. Emerging new (bio)technologies for manipulating the senescence processes and programmed cell death will also be discussed.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca, Toscana Italy

This conference is the main event in the field of three-dimensional structure determination of biological macromolecules by electron cryo-microscopy. 3DEM is a key technique in structural, molecular and cell biology, and encompasses a wide range of biologically important structures from macromolecular assemblies and viruses, regular helical arrays and monolayer crystals of membrane proteins, to 3D imaging of whole cells or sections by electron tomography. The resolution achieved ranges from molecular in electron tomography to near-atomic in the case of regular arrays. Even with non-crystalline particles a resolution of 3Å, at which accurate molecular models can be built, is now within reach. Electron microscopy holds great promise for technical improvements that will widen its scope I biology even further. Significant advances in image contrast and signal/noise ratio are likely to result from advances in the design of new, sensitive electron detectors and devices such as phase plates and aberration-corrected lenses, which are now becoming available. Added to this, continuous improvements in image processing procedures used to calculate 3D volumes from projection images make it possible to classify and resolve different functional states of macromolecules. The 3DEM Gordon Research Conference has a distinguished record of bringing together pioneers in technology development and world-leading experts in the most advanced biological applications. In response to greatly increased demand, the conference is being held annually, with alternating meetings in New England and Europe. The next 3DEM GRC will be held on 15 - 20 June 2008 in Il Ciocco, Barga, Italy, in an pleasant hillside location in Northern Tuscany, within striking distance of the historic cities of Lucca, Pisa, and Florence. The program offers an attractive combination of lectures, poster sessions, workshops and free interaction time. Attendance will be limited to ~150 participants, early registration is recommended.

Calphad 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Riekkolinna hotel Saariselkä, Lapin lääni, Finland

The design of industrial processes requires reliable thermodynamic data. CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry) aims at promoting computational thermodynamics through development of models of thermodynamic properties for various phases which permit prediction of properties of multicomponent systems from those of binary and ternary subsystems, critical assessment of data and their incorporation into self- consistent databases, development of software to optimize and derive thermodynamic parameters and the development and use of databanks for calculations to improve understanding of various industrial and technological processes.

The CALPHAD annual conference contributes in these and related fields, especially in the following topics:

Topics:

* Ab initio calculations
* Metallic and non metallic systems
* Amorphous systems
* Nano systems
* Software and database development
* Calphad modeling and phase field simulations
* Software demonstrations
* Industrial applications
* Thermophysical properties

2008 SLA Annual Conference - Seattle (Special Libraries Association)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Washington United States

SLA will hold its Annual Conference in Seattle, WA, USA, 15 - 18 June 2008 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. The conference will create an environment for networking, communication, learning and other developmental opportunities for information professionals. Available sessions will highlight strategies used in organizations that reflect the Association's vision and mission.

34th European Congress of Cytology

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
University of Lapland, Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi, Lapin lääni, Finland

Rovaniemi will host the 34th European Congress of Cytology on 15 18 June 2008. The city is located at the Artic Circle only one hour by plane from Helsinki, and offers the unique atmosphere of midnight sun and the magic of Lapland. The congress venue will be University of Lapland, a modern campus with excellent settings for all congress activities. The European Federation of Cytology Societies, this time with the support of the Finnish Society of Clinical Cytology, will once again bring together clinical physicians, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists and scientists for stimulating interaction around the fine art of cytology.
The topics of the congress will be diverse. In addition to traditional morphology which we will always lean on the program will emphasize supportive and deepening approaches, including immunocytochemistry, computer assisted screening and image analysis, molecular methods and mass screening programs. Relevant recent changes in the classification of tumours will also be highlighted.

9th Eilat Conference on New Antiepileptic Drugs (EILAT IX)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Melia Sitges, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

The conference program is designed to provide an in-depth progress report on new antiepileptic drugs in different stages of development, as well as to present new findings on second-generation treatments. In addition, sessions will be devoted to: Old and New AEDs in Generalized Epilepsies, Novel Formulations and Routes of Administration of AEDs, Common Targets and Mechanism of Action for Drugs for the Treatment of Epilepsy and other CNS disorders, Perspectives on AED discovery.

TradeTech Middle East 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 17, 2008,
The Park Hyatt, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TradeTech is Europe’s leading industry forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major issues facing the equity trading market, with a particular focus on the rapid development of trading technology and constantly evolving market structure.

The rapid growth of the capital markets in the Gulf region and the development of technology to facilitate trading means that it has never been more timely to bring together the industry from throughout the region and beyond to discuss the challenges and opportunities for those working in the Middle East trading landscape.

From the team behind TradeTech Europe (which this year brought together over 1500 delegates in Paris) TradeTech Middle East will be the most important equity trading summit in the Middle East in 2008 . As its name suggests, TradeTech Gulf will examine in depth the issues facing those responsible for technology implementation to enhance trading. The latest trading strategies and market developments are also thoroughly examined in keynote presentations and high level panels in order to give you the tools to compete in the Gulf region and indeed throughout the global markets.
If you want to meet all the leading practitioners from the buy and sell side in a forum where you can hear the very latest developments in trading and technology TradeTech Middle East is where you need to be!

5th Science Centre World Congress

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Ontario Science Centre (OSC), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The 5SCWC addresses the role science centres play to inspire and actively engage people in new ways of seeing, understanding, and thinking about themselves in a world increasingly defined by rapid globalization and technological change.

24th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-24)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Grand Hotel Salerno Salerno, Campania Italy

The Conference goals are to foster scientific understanding and technical innovation in polymer processing for the worldwide community of Engineers and Scientists in the field.

The 21st Bled eConference on eCollaboration

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Hotel Golf, Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

This conference attracts speakers and delegates from business, government, information technology providers and universities and is the major venue for researchers working in all aspects of “e”. There will be a variety of keynote speakers from industry, government and academe. The conference venue is the alpine village of Bled, 30 km south of the Austrian border - one of the most beautiful spots imaginable. Expect to learn and play and come away feeling that you have achieved more than you normally would at any conference.

Computability in Europe 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece

Computability in Europe 2008 (CiE 2008, organised by the Graduate Program in Logic, Algorithms and Computation (MPLA) and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science of the University of Athens, takes place in Athens, Greece, 15 June - 20 June, 2008. CiE 2008 is the fourth of a newly evolving series of conferences under the heading Computability in Europe which started 2005 in Amsterdam as CiE 2005: New computational paradigms, and has been continued in Swansea CiE 2006: Logical approaches to computational barriers, and Siena CiE 2007: Computation and Logic in the Real World.

The conference serves as an interdisciplinary forum, which deals with approaches to practical computational problems in many different areas.

17th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC 2008)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The 17th World Hydrogen Energy Conference will cover a wide range of technical issues; from how hydrogen is safely produced, stored, transported and utilised to broader topics such as environment, education and regulatory developments.

Lessons learned from the CUTE hydrogen fuel cell bus field trial based in Perth, Western Australia, will give attendees at this meeting a unique perspective on Hydrogen Energy.

The programme of the 17th World Hydrogen Energy Conference in 2008 will cover a range of topics highlighting the complex issues of hydrogen as an energy carrier. These will include methods of generating hydrogen, materials for hydrogen storage, infrastructure development and hydrogen utilisation technologies, particularly fuel cell systems.

International Microwave Symposium

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia United States

The International Microwave Symposium is the headline conference of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S). This will be the largest technical Conference to be held in Atlanta in the next two years and will feature a large trade show as well as a wide variety of technical papers and workshops. The IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 2008 (IMS2008) will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, June 15 through Friday, June 20, 2008, as the premiere event of Microwave Week 2008.

Microwave Week 2008: The IMS 2008 technical sessions will run from Tuesday through Thursday of Microwave Week. Workshops will be held on Sunday, Monday, and Friday. In addition to IMS2008, a microwave exhibition, a historical exhibit, the RFIC Symposium (www.rfic2008.org), and the ARFTG Conference (www.arftg.org) will also be held in Atlanta during Microwave Week 2008.

2008 EEI Annual Convention/Expo - Electricity 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 17, 2008,
Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

This year, CEOs and their senior-level management from companies large and small in power generation, transmission, distribution, and marketing will gather in Toronto, ON, Canada for the 2008 EEI Annual Convention/Expo. And that gives you an unsurpassed opportunity to communicate with the most influential leaders in the electric power industry at their most important meeting of the year.

When you exhibit and sponsor at EXPO 2008, you reach an audience with strategic responsibilities, whose decisions shape the future of the whole industry. It’s your chance to show them how your products and services can have an impact on this year’s bottom line—and be a part of company strategy into the future. Whether you build power plants or operate call centers, provide strategic consulting or install software systems, streamline financial decision-making or offer the latest transmission system technologies…

2008 Freeway and Tollway Operations Conference

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

The 2008 TRB / IBTTA Joint Conference on Freeway and Tollway Operations is expected to be one of the most interactive and informative conferences to date. The five-day conference is being held in Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA, June 15-19, 2008. There are four tracks planned covering the following topics:

• Expressway/Motorway Management
• Tollway and Tolling Operations/Managed Lanes,
• Operations and Control Center Technologies,
• Safety in Incident Management.
• And Managed Lanes

Building Supply Procurement

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Building Supply Procurement Summit 2008 is a unique platform that deals with the most important issue in the construction industry at the moment - the acute shortage and massive price increases of building materials in the GCC region that have thrown billions of dollars worth of developments off schedule. The region’s leading construction procurement professionals will share best practices and key strategic sourcing methodologies with their peers.

With acute shortages and rising costs of building supplies responsible billions of dollars worth of development projects in Dubai being halted or significantly delayed, the subject of building supply procurement and logistics is of immediate concern to the construction industry.

By attending this Summit, you will learn how to reduce cost and increase efficiency in your procurement department, and gain knowledge of best practice strategic sourcing and new market sourcing strategies to effectively deal with supply shortages, high prices and unreliable suppliers.

The 2008 ISPIM Conference - Open Innovation

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
ESCEM School of Business and Management, Tours, Centre France 37205

The 2008 ISPIM Conference - Open Innovation: Creating Products and Services through Collaboration - will be held in Tours (Loire Valley), France on 15-18 June 2008. Organised by ISPIM and supported by ESCEM School of Business and Management, this conference will bring together academics, business leaders, consultants and other professionals involved in innovation management. The conference format includes plenary and parallel sessions with both academic and practitioner presentations and workshops. Additionally, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities together with a taste of local culture.

Conference Sub-themes:
- Commercialising and financing innovation
- Culture, social interaction & diversity management in innovation
- Education and training in innovation
- Entrepreneurship & idea generation
- Innovation policy and competitiveness
- Learning and knowledge management in OI
- Managing collaborative R&D
- Managing IP and technology transfer in OI
- Managing, measuring and implementing OI
- Methods and tools for innovation
- OI value networks, clusters and business models
- Services and OI

Operator Theory, Analysis and Mathematical Physics

Jun 15, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Mathematics Research and Conference Center, Bedlewo Poland

It is hard to overestimate the importance of spectral analysis of self-adjoint operators due to important applications in quantum mechanics. Recent developments in nano-physics opened a completely new chapter in this area. Important developments are related with random operators and diferential operators on families of connected manifolds. Surveys of the state -of-art in the above fields are planned.

The scope of this conference is rather vast and covers such fields as: random and quasi-periodic diferential operators, orthogonal polynomials, Jacobi and CMV matrices, and quantum graphs. In particular spectral properties of operators from various domains of mathematical physics will be discussed.

Recent scientific achievements of speakers and diversity of participants are considered as the highlights of the conference. Special sessions for young scientists presenting their recent results will be organized.

This is the fourth conference of the OTAMP series. The previous ones were organized in 2002 (Bedlewo), 2004 (Bedlewo), and 2006 (Lund).

This conference is a sattellite conference of 5ECM in Amsterdam.

Application deadline: 30 March 2008

30th Annual Campaigning with Lee

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia United States

It is a pleasure for Jack Davis and me to announce officially the 2008 "Campaigning with Lee" seminar. The June 15-21 gathering will mark the 30th year of the nation's oldest summer Civil War program. We are particularly happy that the seminar is coming to Virginia Tech. Headquarters will be The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, a brand new facility that exceeds in quality the Marriott Hotel which we enjoyed so much this past year.

In discussing Blacksburg as the 2008 site, we agreed to alter the format of the program. Bus tours will be eliminated primarily because of costs. Instead, we are going to highlight the Tech campus and add other attractions to the in-house program. An afternoon/evening picnic on the famous New River will afford all mountainous scenery, busy railroads, and good outdoor cooking.

13th ICC Cereal and Bread Congress

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Melia Castilla Hotel, Madrid, Madrid Spain

The objectives of the Congress are:

* to present the state of worldwide knowledge on cereal related topics in a sustainable and systematic way.
* to build a meeting point and a reference forum of discussion and knowledge transfer in the field of cereal science and technology.
* to develop professional skills and open job perspectives for students in emerging cereal fields and global collaboration.
* to bring together worldwide participants under conditions fostering the greatest possible degree of intellectual knowledge and integrating an international cereal network.
* to stimulate an open and dynamic dialogue between academic and industrial scientists.

Specialty and Fine Food Fair 2008, Harrogate

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 16, 2008,
Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

In the beautiful surroundings of the Yorkshire Event Centre, the Harrogate Fair provides an invaluable and enjoyable experience for food & drink buyers from the north of England and the Midlands.

The event will be packed with new food and drink ideas, innovative specialities and new suppliers of gourmet and artisan food and drink for visitors to see, smell, touch and taste.

Interpersonal Skills: Neuro Linguistic Programming

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define and understand Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP and its relevance at work.
* Identify their preferred thinking patterns and filters.
* Apply sensory specific language in their day-to-day interactions with others.
* Use modeling techniques to improve their skills.
* Use NLP in leading and coaching others.

A bilingual (English/Arabic) consultant facilitates the program.

Related Programs:

Coaching and Counseling for Peak Performance

Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Success

Managing Conflict: Power through Influence

Self, Time and Stress Management

The Leadership Excellence Program

18th Annual International Symposium of INCOSE,6th Biennial European Systems Engineering Conference

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Jaarbeurs Conference Center (Beatrix building) Utrecht Netherlands

Whether you are involved in developing the next generation of consumer electronics, a new aircraft, service product, a defense system or a new piece of infrastructure, ,Systems Engineering for the Planet" will increasingly mark a major focus for all system development challenges, regardless of our domain of practice. Sustainable development and environmental impact are major concerns in all categories of products and systems, with consumers and governments alike now demanding that systems and products not only perform to requirements, but also do so with no damage to the environment. Concern for the environment is increasingly evident as an explicit requirement in new aerospace and defense solicitations, placing a premium on our understanding, as professional systems engineers, of how to design with complex environmental factors in mind.

ECM IX: Musculoskeletal Trauma:50 Years of AO Research

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Congress Centre Davos, Switzerland

This international forum continues the ECM congress series held in Davos. The limited number of participants (150) brings together clinicians, biologists, engineers and material scientists to share knowledge in basic, translational and clinical research and developments in the large field of Musculoskeletal Trauma. The single session permits in depth multi-disciplinary set of discussions where everyone is welcome to discuss to move this research forwards.

Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the strategic role of the purchasing department.

* Perform accurate supplier evaluation.

* Learn the importance of value analysis to purchasing.

* Evaluate the performance of the department using proper KPIs.

* Improve the efficiency of the purchasing function.

Human Resources Management: Compensation and Benefits

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the basic principles and major elements of compensation.

* Understand the various process in compensation - Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, Job Evaluation and Compensation Surveys.

* Determine and explain what makes up a sound and effective compensation and benefits program.

* Design a salary structure and related policies.

* Design and carry out a compensation survey.

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals, Dubai

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

* Learn the functions of financial management.

* Understand the four key financial statements: balance sheet, income, cash flow and changes in owners'equity.

* Interpret the financial health of a company or profit center.

* Master capital budgeting and cost-volume-profit analysis.

* Use financial information to manage the business or their departments.

From Planning to Execution: A Winning Strategy Performance, Dubai

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify and build company competencies, capabilities and resource strengths and explore essential key managerial components for implementing strategy.
* Examine and evaluate company best practices to strive for continuous improvement.
* Revise and develop current policies and procedures to facilitate strategy execution.
* Learn how information and operating systems enable company personnel to carry out their strategic roles proficiently.
* Learn how to tie rewards and incentives directly to the achievement of strategic and financial targets.
* Explore corporate cultures that promote good strategy execution and learn the importance of internal leadership that is needed to drive and keep the strategy implementation process moving forward.

Contracts & Projects: Handling and Resolving Contractual Claims

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims.

* Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type.

* Understand the different approaches to claims handling including alternative dispute resolution.

* Practice and discuss, through a project, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims.

Management Skills and Techniques for Engineers

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Sheraton Khalidya Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling in a team-building manner.

* Run an effective work schedule that will increase the work groups' productivity.

* Learn how to coordinate, delegate, and communicate with others to achieve the desired goals.

* Find out how to creatively manage problem solving and decision-making processes.

Neuro Linguistic Programming: Strategies for Excellence at Work and Life

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
J.W. Marriott Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define and understand Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP and its relevance at work.

* Identify their preferred thinking patterns and filters.

* Apply sensory specific language in their day-to-day interactions with others.

* Use modeling techniques to improve their skills.

* Use NLP in leading and coaching others.

9th International School and Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation in Natural Science (ISSRNS 2008)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Hotel Ameliówka Kielce, Świętokrzyskie Poland

The 9th International School and Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation in Natural Science (ISSRNS'2008) will be held in the Ameliówka Hotel (Mąchocice Kapitulne near Kielce) on June 15-20, 2008.

ISSRNS is a series of meetings, organised every two years, devoted to recent advances and new techniques employing synchrotron radiation in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and medicine. The 9th meeting is organised by the Polish Synchrotron Radiation Society (PTPS) in cooperation with Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw, Poland).

Specialists from synchrotron centres will be invited to deliver lectures on hot topics related to wide applications of these new sources of electromagnetic radiation in various domains. Poster sessions will be organised to present recent achievements and results. The collected abstracts will be published in a volume of Synchrotron Radiation in Natural Science, and the proceedings in a reputable international journal.

ESF Mathematics Conferences in Poland in partnership with MSHE and The Institute of Mathematics (PAN)

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 22, 2008,
Mathematical Research and Conference Center Będlewo Poland

The scope of this conference is rather vast and covers such fields as: random and quasi-periodic diferential operators, orthogonal polynomials, Jacobi and CMV matrices, and quantum graphs. In particular spectral properties of operators from various domains of mathematical physics will be discussed.

Recent scientific achievements of speakers and diversity of participants are considered as the highlights of the conference. Special sessions for young scientists presenting their recent results will be organized.

This is the fourth conference of the OTAMP series. The previous ones were organized in 2002 (Bedlewo), 2004 (Bedlewo), and 2006 (Lund).

Key Accounts Management: The Master Class, June 2008

Jun 15, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Improve margins and keep more profit.

&bull Prioritize their efforts for maximum results.

&bull Develop a sales plan for each strategic key account to fully satisfy client needs and maximize customer value.

&bull Lead the buying process and close more sales.

&bull Improve human capital utilization.

&bull Identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities for business and relationship development.