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Conventions: Jun 24, 2008

International Conference on Groundwater and Climate in Africa

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 28, 2008,
Kampala, Uganda

This conference is organized by the University College London (UK), the Directorate of Water Development of Uganda and UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP). The conference seeks to bring together water and climate scientists from research/academic institutions, government departments, and private sector as well as representatives from international agencies and donors in order to share knowledge and expertise, and thereby improve current understanding of the impact of climate variability and change on groundwater resources in Africa.

Design & Nature 2008: 4th International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Tivoli Almansor Hotel, Algarve Portugal

Fourth International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering. Throughout history, many leading thinkers have been inspired by the parallels between nature and human design, in mathematics, engineering and other areas. Today, the huge increase in biological knowledge, developments in design engineering systems, together with the virtual revolution in computer power and simulation modelling, have all made possible more comprehensive studies of nature. It is these developments which have prompted the reconvening of this international conference on Design and Nature. It is intended that the meeting will bring together researchers from around the world working on a variety of studies involving nature and their significance for modern scientific thought and design.

Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing / SHARP 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 28, 2008,
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, England United Kingdom

The Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies at Oxford Brookes University will be hosting the sixteenth annual conference of the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP) in June 2008.

CPHI China 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Center 10/F, XianDai Mansion, 218 Xiang Yang Road(S) Shanghai, Shanghai China 200031

A world of opportunities
The Chinese pharmaceutical industry is growing at an astonishing rate and CPhI China 2008 is at the centre of these exciting developments.

Increasing year on year, China's pharmaceutical market is on target to become the fifth-largest in the world by 2010. This means that CPhI China 2008 is set to attract a wealth of like-minded professionals in search of dynamic opportunities.

Explore new innovations and meet with the best in your industry to enhance and promote your business, and ensure you are at the centre of China’s booming pharmaceutical industry.

Join us at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre(SNIEC)

12th EADI General Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 28, 2008,
University of Geneva, Geneva Switzerland

The 12th European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) General Conference will be held from 24-28 June 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland and will present the perceptions of leading European development experts and their associates in the developing regions on dramatic global challenges and on possible policy options or governance models to meet those challenges.

Hi China I Fi Asia - China I Ni China

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai (munic.) China

3 Great Shows Under 1 Roof

* Fi Asia-China is the only high quality meeting place for both international and Chinese exhibitors and buyers to meet and do business

* Ni China is the only event in China that will attract top food professionals keen to keep up to date with the quickly changing natural ingredients market

* Hi China is the only event dedicated to the promotion of nutraceuticals, functional foods and health ingredients in China

1st International Conference on Machine Control & Guidance

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
ETH, Zurich, Switzerland

The motivation of the 1st International Conference on Machine Control & Guidance in the fields of construction and agriculture is to initiate a technical and scientific discussion among researchers, academics, system and service providers as well as users.

Operation of 3D-position sensors for navigation of machinery on construction sites of roads, tunnels, railways and airports has increased over the last years. GPS-based applications such as crop mapping and automatic steering have also found their way into agriculture and are well introduced.

FPD Korea 2008 (Flat Panel Displays)

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Korea International Exhibition Center (Kintex), Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Flat Panel Displays (FPD) are thinner and lighter than Braun cathode ray tubes (CRT) traditionally used in TVs and computer monitors. The many types of FPD technologies include LCD, PDP, OLED, LED, FED, SED, ELD, DLP, VFD and FD. Asia is at the forefront of this display revolution. Korea , Japan and Taiwan are the primary production centers for LCDs while Korea and Japan are the leaders in PDP technology. Korea is also on the cutting edge of developments in OLED and FED technology; Korean electronics giants Samsung and LG have a near monopoly on thin CRTs. Flexible electronic displays (electronic paper), FED and 3-dimensional displays are on the next wave of technology development and rapidly approaching commercialization.

CHINA-2008: Concurrency metHods: Issues aNd Applications

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
Xidian University Xian, Shaanxi China

The scope of the workshop is broad. Its goal is to discuss models of concurrency with an emphasis on issues relevant to certain application domains which have led or could lead to the addition of structural enhancements. Here it is worthwhile to remark that often specific issues when formalised as a feature of a certain model turn out to be useful in a different setting for another application. The focus of the workshop will be on qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of concurrent systems.

For the (enhanced) models under discussion, also analysis techniques, extended or even completely new, are to be considered. Through a relatively informal presentation of results and discussion of challenges, future cooperation will be stimulated. The meeting is deliberately not focussed on any particular model of concurrency, issue or application. Fundamental approaches as well as interdisciplinary applications may be discussed.

IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR 2008)

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Egan Convention Center Anchorage, Alaska United States

CVPR 2008 will be held at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, June 24-26, 2008.

Papers in the main technical program must describe high-quality, original research.

IIUM 4th International Accounting Conference IV (INTAC IV)

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Putrajaya Marriott Putrajaya Malaysia

By the grace of Allah, the Department of Accounting will be organizing IIUM International Accounting Conference IV (INTAC IV) in June 2008. Insya’Allah, the conference will be co-organized by Trisakti University and in collaboration with The Asian Accounting, Finance and Business Research Unit (AAFBRU), Cardiff Business School.

This conference would be of benefit to both academicians and practitioners from the private and public sectors from all over the world as Islamic accounting and finance becomes a global phenomenon.

Hence, we graciously invite academicians, practitioners, graduate students as well as those who have keen interest in the area to present papers or participate in INTAC IV.

Trees & Money Americas

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Harmonie Club, New York, New York United States

Trees & Money Americas will educate traditional and non-traditional owners on the changing investment landscape and the opportunities they will have to explore in order to maximize their timberland returns.
The face of the timberland industry is changing. The level of institutional investment in timberland in the United States has increased steadily over the last 20 years, from over $4 billion in 1981 to over $18 billion at the end of 2005. As the industry evolves new challenges and opportunities are being created for owners, operators and financiers of timberland. Who will own the world’s forest and how will this impact your business?

For delegates

Trees & Money Americas is the only event where the region’s leading traditional owners, pension funds, TIMOS and T-REITS can discover new and innovative solutions to create lasting returns in this turbulent investment climate.

ETF & Indexing Investments Europe 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Victoria Park Plaza, London, England, United Kingdom

The definitive meeting place for end-users and key ETF industry players

Over the course of four content packed days ETF & Indexing Investments Europe will deliver practical solutions from Chief Economists, Heads of Investment Strategy, and Chief Investment Officers. As experts in their field they will deliver investment advice and provide you with the tools to take advantage of opportunities and avoid obstacles in emerging markets, commodities, and fixed income.

6th Annual Event in Acquisition and Divestiture in Oil & Gas: North Sea Summit

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
One Whitehall Place, London, England, United Kingdom

You are faced with more challenges than ever in today’s North Sea environment. High oil price, coupled with increased costs currently contribute to a lack of deal flow in the North Sea A&D market. In addition, the size and complexity of deals has hugely increased and the huge numbers of new entrants both in the UK and Norway have made the A&D market even more competitive.

With an ever-increasingly competitive market teaming with new entrants and high oil prices, it is essential that you stay ahead of your competitors. You need to make the most of your future in the North Sea - whether you are divesting non-core assets, strengthening your current position, or looking to gain a foothold in the North Sea.

The 6th Annual Acquisition and Divestiture in Oil & Gas: North Sea Summit is designed for you. Researched and developed specifically to give you in depth knowledge to ensure you meet your strategic objectives for 2008 and beyond.

International Boundary Disputes & Unitisation 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Asia’s largest IBD meeting is back this year!Save these dates as it’s bigger & better with more:

* Focused research
* International speakers
* New areas for discussion

Reliability & Maintenance Congress 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore

Attend a Power-Packed Reliability & Maintenance Week this JUNE

If improving plant reliability to minimise production losses, eliminating defect failures through accurate RCA and finding the right technical specialist for your machinery problems keep you awake at night, there is only one place you can get these answers.

Join us at Maintenance IQ’s 8th global summit, the Reliability & Maintenance Congress 2008. With an all-new agenda, get to the heart of your top 3 concerns!

* Picking the latest CBM technologies – For optimum monitoring and accurate failure detection to avoid costly incidents and breakdowns
* Leveraging on CMMS effectively – To manage, store and interpret your reliability data intelligently
* Strategically driving reliability as a business initiative – Get plant-wide commitment by increasing human reliability, achieve plant optimisation through best practices in overhaul management and engage in fruitful negotiations with contractors

Improving Solubility 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Thistle Marble Arch, London, England, United Kingdom

Attracting pharmaceutical scientists from across the globe, this is an essential meeting for anyone who is dealing with poorly soluble compounds.
Industry and academic experts will explore methods to predict and measure solubility, and strategies for solubility enhancement. The programme will feature practical case studies and focused discussion sessions which will help you increase the chances of development success for your poorly soluble compounds.

Poorly soluble compounds represent over 60% of compounds in drug development, and this figure continues to increase. Mark these dates in your diary now to ensure you don’t miss the leading event tackling poor solubility.

Gene therapy - Systems and Applications

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
BioPark Hertfordshire, Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

The ability to achieve therapeutic gain in models of cardiovascular disease is dictated by the choice of vector, the efficiency of gene delivery achieved and the chosen route of delivery of the therapeutic agent.

There are many examples of pre-clinical successes including those relating to myocardial gene delivery, prevention of bypass graft failure and promotion of angiogenesis, although clinical translation of these technologies has thus far met with limited success.

Deficiencies in gene delivery to cells of the cardiovascular system have been recognised as a major limitation for progress in gene therapy. For example, analysis of many adeno-associated virus (AAV) serotypes has revealed the poor transduction of both vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells by many AAV serotypes, including AAV-2 through –8.

For adenovirus (Ad) serotype 5 the expression and/or availability of the primary receptor CAR limits transduction. The tropism of viral vectors can be modified by a variety of techniques including capsid protein mutations, incorporation of targeting peptides into virions, use of targeting antibodies and vector pseudotyping.

We have sought to engineer Ad and AAV vectors that are more efficient and selective for gene delivery to cardiovascular cells, with particular emphasis on endothelial and smooth muscle cells. These studies highlight the potential improvements that can be made to existing viral vectors to improve both the efficiency and selectivity of gene delivery to vascular cells in vitro and in vivo.

9th Annual Asian Six Sigma Summit 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Singapore City, Singapore

* Reviewing the evolution of six sigma in new functions and industries
* Eliminating the conflict between being efficient without sacrificing innovation
* Market surveys on project deployments and implementation and where you fit in
* Re-examining overcoming cultural resistance through six sigma enabled change management strategies
* Career mapping for black belts – How is six sigma is developing your career
* Cracking the “management buy-in” conundrum
* More eye-opening case-studies from industry leaders

Retail Banking Technology Asia

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Sentosa Pavilion, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore

Fueled by globalisation and technological progress banks keep moving towards new standards of multi channel high tech operation to cater today’s complexity of needs in highly competitive markets. To secure profitability - by offering Mobility, Flexibility and Security - in the retail market, today’s core back-end technology updates will be the key to perfection in customer service channel operations.

Benefits of attending:

This unique platform is exclusively dedicated to interactively generate and discuss innovative strategies between leaders of the Asian retail banking technology landscape.

Benefit from most relevant updates provided by an interactive agenda packed with CIO level decision makers

Understand the core processes of converting your bank to state-of-the-art operation by selecting the right blend of internal and external solutions

Learn about customer centric technology strategies to ensure retention and experience by offering flexible and mobile products and services

Get updated on the latest developments of regulations and solutions to prevent criminal attacks on your and your customers’ assets.

Information Operations Europe 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

Major topics of discussion running throughout the two-day programme were the development of techniques for Measurement of Effectiveness (MoE) of IO activities and the role of Psyops and IO in a wider, comprehensive Information Strategy. Discussions focussed on theoretical insight and recent in-theatre experiences, drawing from IO campaigns in Afghanistan, Congo, Iraq and Lebanon.

Retail Banking Technology 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Sentosa Pavilion, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore

Given the complexity of technological challenges in back-end systems and the variety of opportunities for future service channel innovations, the CIO of today - and his team - experiences a very tight and demanding schedule to secure profitability and stability within the chosen architecture and strategy.

To address the ever present issues, IQPC is proud to offer the inaugural Asian platform to foster an open exchange between technology decision makers of Asia-Pacific’s retail banks.

This unique platform is exclusively dedicated to interactively generate and discuss innovative strategies to secure Mobility, Flexibility and Security in tomorrow’s retail banking market

5th Annual Platts Bunker & Residual Fuel Oil Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Sheraton Suites Hotel Houston, Texas United States

Platts is pleased to announce that this year the 5th Annual Bunker & Residual Fuel Oil Conference — An Assessment of the Global Market for the “Bottom of the Barrel” will be held at the Sheraton Suites Hotel in Houston on June 24-25, 2008. This conference convenes all segments of the market: producers, traders/brokers, buyers, regulators and financiers to explore the crucial issues impacting these markets in 2008, exchange ideas, and network. This conference is designed for all those who have a stake in the bunker and residual fuel industries. Seats are limited, reserve yours today.

Knowledge and Information Management Through-Life

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
IMechE, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

This seminar will look at technical, organisational and managerial approaches to through-life information and knowledge management for long-lived artefacts (military, aerospace, construction) subject to product-service contracts.

Attending this seminar will provide you with access to the latest research from large nationally-funded project that is working with leading practitioners (leading aerospace/defence/construction firms are participating in the project)

The scope of the seminar will encompass a wide range of topics concerned with the organisation and management of product service organisations and the information to create and use:

Australia's Health 2008 Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

This one-day conference, the fifth of its kind to be held by the AIHW, will provide insights into key issues facing the health of Australians and their health services.

The conference brings together health professionals, researchers, policy makers, practitioners and academics working across all industry and government fields in health.

Expert presenters will assess current health statistics and other information to show what the weight of evidence is suggesting for existing and future health practices and reforms.

Measuring Marketing ROI in pharma

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

Within the context of the changing pharma industry and increased pressure on limiting marketing spend, the question of how to measure the effect of your marketing strategies and how to judge their ROI are becoming increasingly more challenging. However, the introduction of new technologies and tools are changing the way in which companies can interact with consumers, and these new tools and strategies may well prove rewarding – if hard to measure.

ViB Events’ conference on Measuring Marketing ROI aims to bring together experts from both pharma and biotech companies to discuss practical strategies for accessing the customer, the impact of regulatory framework on the marketing function and future developments in the field. The speakers will introduce best practices in ROI measurement and advise on how to analyse the results of your campaigns. Moreover, by attending this event you will find out what are the most effective channels in accessing both patients and physicians, how to utilise them in the most effective way and what impact will the increased effectiveness have on your ROI results.

ProjectWorld & The World Congress for Business Analysts Regional 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines San Diego, California United States

In addition to our flagship event, we’re bringing you yet another opportunity to obtain the education you need to improve your current practices across your team and your organization.

In a time of constant change and tightened resources, we understand the challenges you face and we’ve designed the 2008 program to provide solutions.

We’re bringing together the world’s experts and corporate practitioners to answer your toughest questions. Our speakers will provide the skills, processes, and tools you need to do your job more effectively and efficiently. They will reveal real life lessons learned and clear methodologies to reveal project and program success.

European Forum on Conducting, Managing and Responding to Internal and Regulatory Investigations

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Hotel Bristol Stephanie, 91-93 Avenue Louise Brussels, Belgium

AREAS TO BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:

* Guidance on meeting data protection, data transfer and document disclosure challenges
* Evaluating the role of in house counsel, compliance officers and internal auditors and the consequences relating to legal privilege
* Crisis management planning and steps on intervention
* Formulating strategies to deal with multijurisdictional investigations and joint investigations
* Safeguarding corporate reputation under scrutiny from regulators, the media and shareholders
* What is the current thinking on directors and officers personal, civil and criminal liability?
* Balancing the demands of data protection, privilege and employment laws
* Minimising business disruption throughout the investigation process
* Creating a corporate ethics and compliance culture to minimise your company's risk
* Trends in international cooperation among enforcement officials and dealing with the long arm reach of the US law - including FCPA-initiated investigations

Jordan Job Fair And Training Expo: The 2nd Human Resources, Recruitment and Training Event for the Region

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Amman Exhibitions Park, Amman, Jordan

Many Companies today waste hours filtering out candidates for a second interview. Exhibitors at the 2008 Jordan Job & Training Fair will be saving their companies thousands of dollars, and hours of time, by condensing first interviews into a few fast-paced hours, and identifying top candidates for unique hiring needs. High-intensity, face-to-face meetings with candidates will allow recruiters to identify top candidates fast.

Employers and educators will see a broad variety of talented, motivated jobseekers and students, including final year undergraduates, postgraduate students, recent graduates, qualified professionals, experienced hire, and people with technical skills.

Horeca 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center, Beirut, Lebanon

Horeca features the largest exhibition for the hospitality industry in Lebanon and the Middle East. Established in 1994, it is the annual business-meeting place for the hospitality & foodservice industries in the region.

EXHIBITOR PROFILE
Equipment & services
*Cooking equipment*refrigeration *coffee machines *dishwashers *glass washers *serving equipment bar equipment *supermarket equipment *food preparation equipment *temperature control *utensils utility *suppliers (gas, electricity, water) *storage equipment *vending machines *mobile units *laundry equipment *packaging equipment

ICSE China 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Shanghai, China

The International Contract Services Expo (ICSE) is another great reason to visit CPhI China 2007. Held alongside CPhI China for the fourth time, ICSE attracts international exhibitors who are keen to capitalise on the benefits of doing business in China. In addition to its cost advantages, the outsourcing of production, pharma, clinical and chemical development is facilitated by a fast-growing domestic market and a quickly advancing science and technology base. The outsourcing market is expected to reach 20-30% in 2007, compared with 5-10% in 2006. Whatever your function within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, ICSE will show you how your organisation can benefit from outsourcing to China and enable you to arrange it.

P-MEC China

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Shanghai, China

If your job role involves the specification of machinery and equipment for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals you should visit P-MEC China. Bringing together the very best suppliers from all around the world, with the latest technologies and exemplary records in compliance and GMP, the event offers more in a single visit that you would be able to achieve by travelling to many individual manufacturers one by one. With P-MEC right next door to CPhI and ICSE China there are even more reasons why you should schedule a visit to the event.

One World, One Disease

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
The Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom

This conference aims to examine some of the effects of climate change on patterns of animal health and the impact on this for humans.
The meeting will provide an understanding of the complexity of the global changes that we face, and will work towards the integrated approach needed to manage the serious problems that threaten animal and human health.

Medicine and Me: Lupus

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 24, 2008,
The Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom

'Medicine and Me' conferences, initiated and developed by the Royal Society of Medicine, are specifically designed for patients. These meetings bring together patients, their families, carers, advocates, patient support groups, clinicians and researchers to discuss care and research issues in a particular condition.

'Medicine and Me' meetings aim to provide a forum in which patients' concerns about their illness are given top priority. The meetings provide an opportunity for patients and their families to share their experiences, to hear about the latest research and to question the experts.

AutoRussia 2008 Update Briefing

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Astoria Hotel, St. Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, Russia

Key OEMs In St Petersburg Presenting Their Production Strategies & Answering Your Questions!

* GM RUSSIA – Ksenia Komyagina, Purchasing Manager, Russia, GM - supplier management and production strategies
* NISSAN MANUFACTURING RUS – a delegation of senior officials to give you their production strategies
* TOYOTA MOTORS MANUFCTURING RUSSIA – senior representatives of Toyota in Russia will be answering your questions and giving you their production plans & strategies
* FORD RUSSIA – Theo Streit and Arndt Fuhrman, General Director and Senior Purchasing Manager will update you on Ford’s production facility in Russia
* SUZUKI – a delegation of senior officials from Suzuki’s production facility in St Petersburg will give you a detailed update on their plans.

1st Global Conference on GMO Analysis

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008,
Spazio Villa Erba, Cernobio, Como, Lombardia Italy

Growing global deployment of GM crops in agricultural production and trade has led to increasing complexity in identity preservation operations of diverse agricultural commodity production supply chains within progressively more complex and evolving market demands.

Although much progress has been achieved in the development of identity preservation strategies, implementation aspects still pose considerable scientific and technical challenges to enable successful global market functioning.

Within this context, the conference aims to address the science and technology underpinning GMO control and analysis by bringing together international experts willing to share knowledge and participate in promoting international scientific dialogue across diverse yet interdependent areas such as:

* Sampling for GMO analysis;

* Analytical tools and applied procedures along the commodity production chains;

* Consistency of test results, result interpretation and reporting

* Harmonizing Standards for Detection of Genetically Modified Traits

2nd Shipping Finance Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
The Grosvenor, 101 Buckingham Place Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Conference will explore the availability of financing options in the midst of the global credit crunch and the most cost-effective ways of accessing these products. Shipowners are now seeking the most cost-efficient way of financing their new builds which will ensure their competitiveness in the coming years.

This meeting provides a perfect forum for the shipping industry and their financiers to explore the most cost-effective financing options to secure long term business continuity and competitiveness.

Demand Response and Energy Efficiency

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Westin Downtown San Diego, California United States

Attend the strongest demand response and energy efficiency conference in the nation and hear valuable insights from utilites across the country. Inquire about specific case studies and learn first-hand results of different pilot programs and their effectiveness. Draw contrasting advice and decide for yourself the best path to follow. Keynote speakers, live web-cam load shaving, case studies, novel programs, and a panel debate are only some of the great reasons to attend and network at this year’s Demand Response and Energy Efficiency National Summit.

Advancing Biomarkers for Industry

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Hotel BLOOM! Brussels, Belgium

Address your key issues in the application of biomarkers to drug discovery and development. Easily-accessible presentations will be tailored towards delegates working in discovery, translational medicine and early clinical development. Bridge discovery and development, utilise biomarkers to advance product development and improve drug safety.

Key issues to be discussed include:
*Biomarker Discovery & Validation
*Safety Assessment
*Translational Medicine
*Personalised Medicine
*Systems Biology
*Genomics and Proteomics
*Application of Key Technologies
*Executive Organisational Strategy

Comparability for Biologics 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Clontarf Castle Hotel Dublin Ireland

Comparability for Biologics is a case-study rich two-day conference to enable you to work out an optimal characterisation protocol for your product after process change and to manage a cost-effective CMC regulatory compliance strategy. It will present state-of-the-art analytical methodology for aggregates, product and process related impurities and glycosylation, and further talks on bioassays for potency, binding and immunogenicity. Industry experts will also present their experiences with incorporating non-clinical and pre-clinical studies into a comparability programme.

Anti-Money Laundering and Corporate Governance, Ireland

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
The Gresham Dublin Dublin Ireland

The duties and responsibilities on directors are ten-fold, and the need for ongoing scrutiny on how a firm conducts its internal affairs is crucial for a company’s reputation and its future. This seminar offers an update on key aspects of legislation, disclosure and compliance including:

*Legal developments in corporate governance
*Current trends in compliance & corporate governance
*Best practice governance - an effective Board & the role of the Non-Executive Director
*Executive remuneration & incentives
*Director’s responsibilities
*Corporate Social Responsibility

Are you fully up-to-speed with the latest on Anti-Money Laundering Laws, the Criminal Justice Act and amendments to Irish regulation? Understanding the legal requirements along with the practicalities of risk, training and monitoring will only help combat suspicious activities within your firm and ensure you are reporting effectively into the regulator.

China Customer & Contact Center CRM Excellence

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Swissotel Beijing No. 2 Chao Yang Men Bei Da Jie, Beijing, Beijing China

Key benefits of attending:
• Transform your contact center from cost center to profit center
• Build your brand and customer loyalty through excellent
customer service
• Create a high performance work culture in your contact center
• Brainstorm innovative best practices to enhance your
contact center
• Improve your front-line service by inspiring employee engagement
• Assess the latest technologies to help your contact center gain business advantage
• Upgrade your contact center by optimizing service, cost and time
• Understand and align the role of contact centers in Corporate Social Responsibility

Covered Bonds Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
The Melia White House Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

The covered bond market has moved into sharp focus in recent months as it has faced unprecedented turmoil, importantly this has caused people to reappraise their views on it. It is anticipated that covered bonds will become an increasingly important funding tool for banks eager to raise cash, particularly as the securitisation market is effectively shut.

This turn in market fortunes suggests that there will be increased competition from issuers, where each jurisdiction will compete for investors’ attentions in terms of legislation, ratings, and mortgage portfolios. But where does this leave the market? And, what regions and sectors are seen to be the best bet for 2008 onwards?

Timed to react to the arrival of the new UK legislation and the impact this will have on the global market, IIR has brought together industry experts to debate the above issues and more at its inaugural Covered Bonds conference.

Money Fund Forum 2008

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Jurys Great Russel Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Money Fund forum Europe 2008 will provide a comprehensive understanding of the following key topics:

* Money Market Funds & Sub-Prime: Lessons from a Crisis
* Money Market Portals: New Developments
* Risk Management for Money Market Funds
* Has the Liquidity Crisis Changed the Nature of CNAV Money Market Funds?
* Extracting Value from Money Market Yields
* Enhanced Cash Funds
* Updates on the regulatory environment for money market funds in the UK & Europe
Gain an in-depth understanding through interactive panel discussions of the needs & views of the following key market participants:

* Corporate Treasurers
* Portfolio Managers

Rail Technology Conferences 2008,

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Railway Museum, Utrecht, Utrecht Netherlands

Rail Technology Conferences 2008 will be a platform where science and practice meet each other and exchange knowledge experience and information on the latest technology. The 1,5 day programme will deal with two main topics, Switches and Wheel Rail Interface.

Together with the partners Mr. Eberhard Jänsch as programme manager (former Head of Systems Integration Group, DB Netz AG), Mr. Gert Liefting of Lloyd's Register Rail and with cooperation of ProRail, the programme of Rail Technology Conferences 2008 will be made.

Switches - 24 June 2008

Strategy and technology
Maintenance and renewal

Wheel Rail Interface - 25 June 2008

Wheel/rail system
Loads, stress and rail defects
Wheel inspection and maintenance
Rail and track maintenance

2008 PDA/EBE Conference on Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel Dublin Ireland

The European biopharmaceutical industry is rapidly growing, resulting in numerous scientific, technical and regulatory challenges. In addition there are many international regulatory activities which have direct impact on development and manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. This conference will focus on those new technical and regulatory issues relevant for the European biopharmaceutical industry and its environment.
There will be eight plenary presentations and workshops to discuss and analyse key topics in depth. In addition, there will be ample time for discussion, networking with colleagues, and meeting with regulators.

The 3rd Reefer Logistics Conference

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
Radisson SAS Park Lane Hotel, Antwerp, Belgium

Conference Highlights:

* Examine the current state of the modal split
* Learn who controls the supply chain
* Improve performance with cool chain quality indicators
* Determine the demand for perishable commodities
* Understand the pinch points in the supply chain
* Identify if there will be higher or lower rewards for reefer ships in the future
* Assess if port and inland infrastructure is handicapping the cold chain
* Examine shortsea alternatives

Plus panels and debates:

* Modal trends
* The way ahead - local or global sourcing?
* Reefer terminal handling
* Landside experiences
* Is time running out for specialised reefers?

IEEE Computer Society Conference on Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Egan Convention Center Anchorage, Alaska United States

Papers in the main technical program must describe high-quality, original research.
Topics of interest include all aspects of computer vision and pattern recognition.

Stability Testing in Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 25, 2008,
The Baltic Exchange, London, England, United Kingdom

The purpose of this course is to give a comprehensive, integrated overview of pharmaceutical stability testing, why is stability required, what are the requirements for Clinical Trials, new products and products already on the market, how can you ensure that your programme meets worldwide requirements.

E10_C26 24th Symposium on Effects of Radiation on Nuclear Materials and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Jun 24, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008,
Sheraton Denver Hotel Denver, Colorado United States

A common consideration for reactor structural elements is to choose materials that enable the highest performance while being tolerant to radiation damage. This goal is shared for all reactor applications spanning light water reactors, breeder (or burner) reactors, reactors for propulsion (naval and space), and fusion machines. The performance and lifetime of operating nuclear reactors are often limited by radiation damage to the structural materials and fuel. These effects have important implications on the existing reactor fleet as well as the development of advanced fission and fusion based systems such as the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, Generation IV reactors, and ITER.

Irradiation can produce large property and dimensional changes in materials, primarily via one of five radiation damage processes: Radiation-induced hardening and embrittlement, phase instabilities, irradiation creep, volumetric swelling, and helium embrittlement. Experimental and simulation studies of radiation damage provide key insights that enable the design of radiation tolerant alloys. This symposium will provide a forum for recent developments in the field of irradiation effects on structural materials, pressure vessels, and clad materials.

Irradiation damage is also a key factor in nuclear fuel performance throughout the nuclear fuel cycle. Understanding potential interactions between fuel and clad materials is a key consideration for advanced reactors. The influence of radiation on material properties and performance of neutron absorber materials, waste form and package, storage, transport, and disposal system materials requires further study, including processes for measuring these influences to establish confidence in design over significant time periods. This symposium will also provide a forum for recent developments and research in the nuclear fuel cycle, including modeling and analysis of fuel performance and international experience.