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ESSO 2008 - 14th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
World Forum Convention Centre (WFCC), The Hague, Zuid Holland Netherlands

The meeting will ensure a convivial social atmosphere and we urge you to place these dates in your diary. The ESSO committee is determined to ensure that surgical oncology is recognised as the important specialty it is. We hope to encourage organ based societies to join in our meetings and contribute to the improvement of cancer care for all our patients throughout Europe. The Dutch Surgical Society (NVCO) and the British Association of Surgical Oncology (BASO) will be closely involved in the organisation of the meeting.

8th International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
De Rode Hode Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

The IEEE conference series on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition is the premier international forum for state of the art image and video-based biometric gesture and body movement recognition. Each year the FG conference plays an important role in shaping related scientific, academic, and higher-education programs.

ASME Annual Scientific Meeting 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Charles Wilson Building, University of Leicester, Leicester, England United Kingdom

The Annual Scientific Meeting will focus on the future of medical education and will be of relevance to all educators and administrators in all healthcare professions.

The programme will include pre-conference workshops; keynote presentations, in particular the Lord Cohen Lecture; parallel/concurrent sessions; posters and the award of the Sir John Ellis Student Prize(s).

Congress of the Spanish Association of Economic History (AEHE) 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Universidad de Murcia Murcia, Murcia Spain

The University of Murcia, in collaboration with the University of Cartagena, organizes the Ninth International Congress of the Spanish Association of Economic History (AEHE) to be held on 9-12 September 2008 in the towns of Murcia and Cartagena. Tradicionalmente los Congresos de la AEHE han sido el punto de encuentro de los profesionales y simpatizantes de la disciplina de nuestro país. Traditionally, the Congress of the AEHE have been the meeting point for professionals and supporters of the discipline of our country. Aunque la participación extranjera ha estado presente en anteriores eventos, en esta ocasión la asistencia y la participación de investigadores de otros países se refuerza de manera significativa; de ahí, que el IX Congreso adquiera el carácter de internacional. Although foreign participation has been present at previous events, this time the attendance and participation of researchers from other countries is strengthened significantly, hence, the Ninth Congress acquires matter. Por primera vez, el IX Congreso de la AEHE contará con una nutrida presencia de colegas provenientes de Europa y América, con sesiones especializadas en otras áreas geográficas y en torno a cuestiones universales, algunas de las cuales se realizarán en lengua inglesa. For the first time, the Ninth Congress of the AEHE will have a large presence of colleagues from Europe and America, with special sessions in other geographical areas and around universal issues, some of which will be conducted in English. Pero la mayor participación extranjera vendrá de los países mediterráneos y latinoamericanos. But the biggest foreign participation will come from the Mediterranean countries and Latin America. El Comité de Organización Local y el Comité Científico desean que este IX Congreso de la AEHE sea un éxito de participación y de fructíferos debates como ha venido siendo en los congresos que le han precedido. The Local Organizing Committee and the Scientific Committee would like this Ninth Congress of the AEHE a success of participation and fruitful discussions as has been in the Congress that had preceded it.

ECER Annual Conference 2008 - European Conference on Educational Research

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden

From Teaching to Learning?

The theme for the ECER 2008n is posed in the form of a question with a central focus on the relation between teaching and learning. Furthermore it implies a shift from one state to another which suggests that this relation might be considered within a dynamic context. Accordingly EERA anticipates that contributors to the European Conference on Educational Research will find this to be an appropriate and stimulating starting point for thinking creatively about both research and education in a wider context of societal change.

The focus on change within an educational context may be seen, for example, as representing a shift of emphasis in terms of policy making, a shift of power in terms of relations between teachers and learners and/or a shift in practices in terms of teaching and learning. Furthermore such change in formal educational settings may be seen as resulting from the impact of contemporary and emerging technologies, such as wireless technology, mobile devices and social software on expectations of students and on cultures of teaching, learning and assessment. This impact can be seen at a societal, organisational and individual level with consequences for the working practices of students, teachers, researchers, administrators and other workers in educational organisations.

12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

For over twenty years, the biennial AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MA&O) Conference has brought together industry practitioners, government employees, and academics to present and discuss the latest developments in multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization.

The MA&O Conference has provided a comprehensive view of the state-of-the-art. For the first time in its history, the MA&O Conference will be held outside the United States.

3rd International Conference of the European Society for the History of Science (ESHS)

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Vienna Austria

The Third Conference of the European Society for the History of Science would like to give a platform to all historians and philosophers of science and technology who are interested in these questions. Vienna with its scientific and cultural institutions that played a crucial role in the history of science is an ideal city for such an event.

9th National Mediation Conference 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Perth Hotel, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

The conference is widely acknowledged as the leading Australian gathering of mediation practitioners, researchers and trainers. Delegates from industry, the community sector and government, will join eminent Australian and international mediation professionals to continue the development of mediation and related processes in Australia and beyond.

6th International Congress on Autoimmunity

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Centro de Congressos Da Alfândega, Porto Portugal

Description: The International Congress of Autoimmunity has become established as one of the major meetings in the field of immunology.

The lectures and discussions during the 6th International Congress will cover every aspect of basic research attempting to clarify etiology or pathogenesis, and will also bring forth the latest innovations in biological and other modes of treatment.

BalticBuild 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Lenexpo Exhibition Centre, St. Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District Russia

BalticBuild exhibition, famous earlier as Baltic Building Week and Batimat St.Petersburg, - is the second largest building&construction exhibition in Russia. The new title provides consistency with the other building exhibitions of the ITE Group in Moscow and CIS (MosBuild, KazBuild, BakuBuild etc.).

The event has attracted much praise in recent years: it was twice the winner of the "Best International Project of the Year" (2001, 2002) contest as "The Best St. Petersburg Exhibition with most effective foreign participation".

Second World Knowledge Dialogue Symposium

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland

The Executive Committee of the World Knowledge Dialogue has set the dates of the next symposium : it will take place in Crans-Montana, from Wednesday 10 September afternoon, to Saturday 13 September, 2008, noon. These dates take into consideration local climatic conditions, international and Swiss academic calendars and other important international events such as the annual Science and Technology in Society forum in Japan. Book these dates in your diary !

21st European Congress of Perinatal Medicine

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Center Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

PERINATAL MEDICINE 2008 Highlights

* Exceptional opportunity for global networking among leading perinatal specialists
* Comprehensive program topics that cover most aspects of modern obstetric, gynecology and perinatal medicine
* Abstracts will be published as a supplement to the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
* Highest scoring oral presentation will be included in the main session together with invited speakers
* Special Program for nurses

The 21st European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Istanbul 2008 promises to be an unprecedented congress with world acclaimed speakers and ground breaking plenary lectures. We invite you to submit an abstract today for the opportunity to be included in the Scientific Program.

Mobility Conference 2008: The International Conference on Mobile Technology, Applications and Systems

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
National Ilan University Campus Ilan, Taiwan

Mobility Conference & Exhibition is a three (3) day event comprising of keynote speeches by both leading researchers and industrial experts, focused symposiums, technical oral presentations and updates by industrial presenters. This event provides a platform to introduce new mobile technologies that would shape the next generation of mobile systems & technology platforms.

ELCOMP INDIA 2008:4th International Exhibition and Conference
***EVENT POSTPONED***

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Pragati Maidan, Hall 7, New Delhi, Delhi India

ELCOMP India 2008: An Exciting Time for Indian Electronic Industry…

For the fourth year running, the entire electronics industry will combine to create ELCOMP India 2008. The event will be a platform to showcase electronic hardware, components, subsystems as well as capital equipment and machines for the manufacture of electronic hardware and EMS providers. Over the last three years, ELCOMP India show has established itself as the ultimate platform bringing together domestic and international players to showcase their products, explore new business opportunities and establish long-term partnerships.

50th International Symposium ELMAR-2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Hotel "Donat" Zadar, Croatia

The 50th International Symposium ELMAR-2008, the oldest conference in Europe, will be traditionally held in the beautiful old town Zadar on the Croatian Adriatic coast. While the scientific program is expected to create stimulating professional interaction, the crystal clear Adriatic Sea, warm summer atmosphere and wealth of historic monuments promise a pleasant and memorable stay.
During the 50 years of activity ELMAR symposium became a significant scientific conference in the field of
multimedia communications, image and video processing, navigation systems, speech and audio processing,
telecommunications, wireless commununications, electronics in marine, naval architecture, sea ecology, and other advanced research areas. Besides, every year ELMAR symposium gathers specialists of various kinds (government representatives, navy, industry, universities and various business people from the region) to discuss the most recent issues and contribute to appropriate market development in Croatia.

HVAC Comfortect 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia United States

What is HVAC Comfortech?

The leading forum for the residential and light commercial HVAC contracting marketplace, HVAC Comfortech features:

• Business Management, Sales & Marketing and Technical Seminars taught by the largest faculty of HVAC contractors
• More than 200 national companies exhibiting in the Product Showcase
• Social events and Networking opportunities throughout the entire program

CIA 2008. Twelfth International Workshop on Cooperative Information Agents.

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
CzechTechnical University, Prague, Capital City, Czech Republic

An intelligent information agent is a computational software entity that is capable of accessing one or multiple, potentially heterogeneous and distributed information sources, proactively acquiring, mediating, and maintaining relevant information or services on behalf of its human users, or other agents, preferably just in time and anywhere. One key challenge of developing intelligent and cooperative information systems is to balance the autonomy of networked data, information, and knowledge sources with the potential payoff of leveraging them by the appropriate use of such agents.

Research on intelligent information agents and systems is inherently cross disciplinary covering themes from domains such as AI, Multiagent Systems, HCI, Internet and(Semantic) Web technologies, Information Systems, Knowledge Discovery, Information Retrieval, and P2P computing.

20th Annual EAIE Conference - European Association of International Education

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
University of Antwerp Antwerp, Belgium

The EAIE and the University of Antwerp look forward to welcoming you in Antwerp for the 20th Annual EAIE Conference. One of the biggest annual events for international education professionals, the 2008 EAIE conference will again provide a wealth of information, an excellent opportunity to catch up with your colleagues and also to network at the EAIE Exhibition.

Near Field Communication World Asia2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore City, Singapore

Terrapinn is proud to announce its 3rd annual Near Field Communication World Asia event, developed with the support of industry stakeholders and providing an important platform for information exchange through dialogue between industry players.

Featuring keynotes and discussions on 'hot topics' pertinent to the market, Near Field Communication World Asia 2008 will gather together industry practitioners and experts to Singapore, for a time of learning and extended business networking where relationships will be forged and business will be made!

Gartner Enterprise Architecture Foundation Seminar 2008 -

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

Rapid response to new business initiatives, increased technical complexity and heightened time and budget constraints continue to place unprecedented pressure on organisations. Delivering on the larger business vision requires an approach to IT based on a holistic, overall business perspective. In this two-day seminar, you'll learn a disciplined process - from planning to implementation - that focuses on the enterprise as a holistic system of systems and delivers the agility, speed and integration your business needs.

Gartner Portals, Content & Collaboration Summit 2008 - UK

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

Portals, Content & Collaboration technologies are all about working together effectively - among your own employees and with external business partners. But setting up the right architecture, investing in the best technologies, mixing new and legacy systems, maintaining control, and meeting new compliance requirements can be difficult undertakings.

The Gartner Portals, Content & Collaboration Summit 2008 will explore new ways to access, search, structure, and manage information, and improve your organization's productivity and efficiency through collaboration. We'll bring together a leading-edge group of Gartner analysts, keynote presenters, and industry experts for more than 30 in-depth sessions focused on the practical uses of recent innovations, new best practices, and the latest independent research.

Gartner Business Process Management Summit 2008 - DC

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Organizational agility through process innovation is hot. It offers new opportunities to respond, adapt and expand revenues and productivity. Successful business process management (BPM) is not just about technology. It requires a high-level vision and a collaboration between IT and business management. It demands effective metrics, actionable strategies and a commitment to organizational change.

This September, discover how to get started with your BPM initiative. Strengthen your business process strategy. Maximize your process initiatives. See where BPM can take you. Learn - and confirm - you're on the right track.

Gartner brings the BPM thought leaders and real life practitioners to Las Vegas for 3 days. Over 20 Gartner analysts along with BPM experts and industry practitioners will deliver 60+ sessions, keynotes, workshops and case studies over four tracks.

Powder Coating Forum 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Embassy Suites, Cleveland, Ohio United States

Powder Coating Forum, formerly PC 101, is a 2-day educational seminar that will provide you will the basics of powder coating formulation AND, for the first time this year, a symposium with additional topics & real case studies, complete with a Powder Coatings Plant Tour!

Reforming the European State System in the Long Eighteenth Century

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Klosterhotel Vadstena Sweden

Closing date for applications as well as for abstracts: 2008-04-30.

The purpose of this conference is to recapture the original dimensions of rival eighteenth-century visions of the past, present and future problem of European interstate politics. The participants will discuss questions such as: How did eighteenth-century scholars apply the great tradition of natural law to deal with the future of Europe? Which different sources of sociability and commercial morality were taken to be the appropriate means for building up a stable system of economically interconnected nation-states? How did different views of ‘decline’ of dominant states guide the perception of the development of wealth and power in the international realm? How did debates on tax innovation, finance and overseas trade and colonialism represent the main dividing lines within European political thought?

Through asking these questions, traditional historiographical categories like mercantilism and liberalism, and themes like the end of the ancien regime, secularisation and the relation between Enlightenment and Revolution are suspended. They are replaced with a fresh outlook on schemes of cooperative regulation in international affairs (the ‘Concert of Europe’ and ‘Perpetual Peace’) and envisaged mechanisms of the Balance of Power and Armed Neutrality. Thus, the speakers at this conference address the longstanding debate on ‘small states’ and European integration and answers questions about the politics of globalisation. Drawing on a historical-political background that reaches deep into the eighteenth century, they seek to revive traditional perceptions in order to better understand the challenges of present-day European foreign policy and economic development.

• Session 1: Small states and empires in the long eighteenth century
• Session 2: Justice, law and war and the idea of a «Jus publicum europaeum»
• Session 3: The rise of modern diplomacy 1714-1814
• Session 4: Vattel and the foundations of international law
• Session 5: Nordic political economy and the future of Europe

Invited graduate students and young scholars working on related topics will be given the opportunity to present their work during poster sessions.

BirdFlu2008: Avian Influenza and Human Health

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
St. Hilda's College, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

The 1st annual Oxford avian influenza conference, BirdFlu2008, will address most aspects of basic and applied research on avian influenza viruses and their potential health and socio-economic impact on humans. The conference is aimed at bringing together leading experts in the field from both academia and industry, veterinarians, postdoctoral researchers, graduate research students, physicians and doctors, research managers and policy makers. Thus this event will provide an international forum to discover the latest research directions and thinking in this field in academic and commercial settings, to exchange data and ideas and to develop new collaborative links.

Pack&TechRetail - Foodservice Processing, Packaging & Logistics at Retail

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
BolognaFiere, Bologna, Emilia Romagna Italy

Fresh food products play a more and more important role in consumers’ food habits; consequently, today retail distribution has a keen interest in investing on processing, packaging and logistics technology dedicated to this kind of products. Up to now, Europe has been wanting a show specifically dedicated to foodservice technology.
Pack&Tech Retail fills this gap and is on its way to becoming the reference event for professionals working in the distribution and retail industry, for which technology is crucial to service quality.

At Pack&Tech Retail suppliers of technology and materials for retail shops will have the chance to present their products and ideas to a carefully selected and innovation-oriented public. This is Pack&Tech Retail’s main strength: based on detailed markets surveys, the show supports an industry which is experiencing a period of exceptional growth, becoming the only exhibition to bring together demand and offer in a direct and effective way.

HBA Global Exposition & Educational Conference

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York United States

HBA is the definitive event for the cosmetic, fragrance and personal care industry. In 1993 HBA Global Expo was launched as the only event in North America to address the marketing, technical and naturals needs of the entire beauty industry. For 15 consecutive years, the show has created an international marketplace bringing together suppliers and buyers in the beauty industry's number one marketplace -- New York City.

HBA's educational conference program is renowned for providing cutting-edge information on the latest industry trends, new product developments, marketing and advertising know-how, as well as the latest in packaging design and technical advancements. HBA offers midyear conferences focusing on Marketing, Technical and Naturals.

5th Annual Congress: Partnering with Central Labs, Cardiology and Imaging Labs Europe

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Courtyard Marriott Brussels Brussels, Belgium

The 5th Annual Congress: Partnering with Central Labs, Cardiology and Imaging Labs, Europe has become the most comprehensive event in Europe to focus only on aligning sponsors, Central Labs, ECG and Imaging Labs in collaborative partnerships that aim to improve process efficiencies to advance drug development. This annual congress will address the timely and challenging issues of building strong long-term relationships, data integration and management problems, new and future trends in the central lab industry and outsourcing strategies.

Tradetech India 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra India

TradeTech India 2008 Ensures You

- Fully understand the opportunities within the Indian market for the advancement of electronic trading as well the latest regulatory developments from SEBI

- Stay ahead of the competition by learning from the buy side what equity trading strategies and technologies yield the highest returns

-Align your trading desk for maximum profitability by learning the latest developments in dark pools, algo trading and best execution

-Quite simply the most profitable time you can spend off the trading desk all year!

Speakers to-date

•Prakash Natarjan, Head of Trading, Franklin Templeton
•Ajay Bagga, Chief Executive Officer, Lotus Asset Management India
•Seshadri Bharathan - Director, Dawnay Day Financial Services
•Sandeep Hebbar, Senior Analyst, Celent
•Vidhu Shekhar, Vice President, National Stock Exchange of India
•Sanjay Shah, Benchmark Asset Management
•Chetan J. Parikh, Founder and Director, Jeetay Investments
•Vedant Mimani, Principal of Atyant Capital Partners
•Arindam Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, Mirae Asset Management
•Paras Adenwala, Chief Investment Officer, ING Investment Management
•Vik Mehotra, Chief Executive Officer, Venus Capital
•G.N. Bajpai, Non-Executive Chairman EM Capital Management& Former Chairman Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
•Seth R. Freeman, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. EM Capital Management
•Eugene Goosen, Head of Dealing, Metropolitan Asset Managers

Mobile Payments World Asia 2008

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore 228211

Co-located with the already established NFC World Asia series, Mobile Payments World Asia 2008 is Asia’s most comprehensive mobile payments and mobile transactions event - designed for Asia’s top CEOs, business development directors, senior-level managers and mobile payment practitioners interested in developing a business-focused mobile commerce initiative.

This two-day conference will discuss how:

* Stakeholders can best benefit from the rich potential that exists in Asia’s m-commerce space
* Best practice frameworks and interoperability standards that will help organizations set the ideal conditions and development parameters to meet business objectives by providing a platform for collaborative information sharing and professional networking

2008 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), a leader in industrial biotechnology is pleased to announce the third Annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This meeting will continue and expand the essential exchange between industry, academia and government that has been so successful at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.

Nations on all sides of the Pacific are increasingly looking for sustainable sources of energy and cleaner, more efficient methods of industrial production, including new ways to make pharmaceuticals and other chemicals. Biotech applications that can enable industrial processes to utilize agricultural instead of petrochemical feedstocks are growing in importance in the Pacific Rim countries. Biobased economies in various states of complexity and development are emerging throughout the region.

While there have been a number of conferences in Asia dealing with biofuels, BIO's Industrial and Environmental Section believes that there have been none that fully integrate the broad spectrum of industrial biotechnology. To that end the Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will bring together scientists, government officials, industry executives and investors from North America and throughout the Pacific Rim region to highlight recent advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics in the energy and manufacturing space. The conference organizers hope to foster international business relationships that will spur development of biobased economies in countries that have large agricultural feedstock resources.

The summit will provide a unique forum for interaction between businessmen, government representatives and academics. This three-day event will feature presentations on bio-energy, bio-based products, industrial biotechnology for drug discovery and production, novel applications of marine biotechnology, and nanotechnology. These presentations will examine the role of bioenergy and industrial biotechnology in securing energy supplies and building regional prosperity in the future. They will also explore the convergence of biotechnology, chemistry, agriculture and the study of marine microorganisms and how it can revolutionize nearly every aspect of the global economy.

Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Proteins

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Marriott Bethesda Pooks Hill Bethesda,, Maryland United States

Industry practices in immunogenicity assessment are becoming more unified though challenges still exist in terms of technology and reduction to practice. This conference aims to review key aspects of assay development and validation as well as to discuss challenges in implementation of these assays, data interpretation and relevance to clinical outcomes. The current knowledge and future trends of immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins will also be explored.

ESF-LiU Conference: Reforming the European State System in the Long 18th Century

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Klosterhotel Vadstena Sweden

The purpose of this conference is to recapture the original dimensions of rival eighteenth-century visions of the past, present and future problem of European interstate politics. The participants will discuss questions such as: How did eighteenth-century scholars apply the great tradition of natural law to deal with the future of Europe? Which different sources of sociability and commercial morality were taken to be the appropriate means for building up a stable system of economically interconnected nation-states? How did different views of ‘decline’ of dominant states guide the perception of the development of wealth and power in the international realm? How did debates on tax innovation, finance and overseas trade and colonialism represent the main dividing lines within European political thought?

Through asking these questions, traditional historiographical categories like mercantilism and liberalism, and themes like the end of the ancièn regime, secularisation and the relation between Enlightenment and Revolution are suspended. They are replaced with a fresh outlook on schemes of cooperative regulation in international affairs (the ‘Concert of Europe’ and ‘Perpetual Peace’) and envisaged mechanisms of the Balance of Power and Armed Neutrality. Thus, the speakers at this conference address the longstanding debate on ‘small states’ and European integration and answers questions about the politics of globalisation. Drawing on a historical-political background that reaches deep into the eighteenth century, they seek to revive traditional perceptions in order to better understand the challenges of present-day European foreign policy and economic development.

Practical Crystallisation:The Black Art Solved

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom

This is the second residential Practical Crystallisation course organised by the SCI Young Chemists’ panel. The aim of the course is to help chemistry graduates and chemists in industry build their knowledge of basic crystallisation theory and techniques.

Management Fundamentals

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, Minnesota United States

Managers need a solid foundation in the key functions of management - planning, organizing, leading, and controlling - to meet management challenges. This practical course examines these functions and translates them into the skills needed to perform successfully. You will learn how to take a "situational approach" to leadership-that is, how to choose a leadership style that is appropriate and effective for the situation. Using the Leader Behavior Analysis II (LBAII), you'll also gain an understanding of how others perceive and experience your style. This course is designed for managers who want to increase their personal effectiveness and the performance of their work groups.

11th IMEKO TC10 International Workshop on Technical Diagnostics

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Computer and Automation Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences Budapest, Budapest (munic.) Hungary

The main objective of the Workshop is to provide a forum for exchanging knowledge, experience, results and information related to the various aspects of the technical diagnostics, offering opportunity for experts to meet and exchange ideas in this highly vivid and exciting field.

The organisers are proud of receiving the opportunity to organise the eleventh event in an important series of Conferences in Hungary.

Relics and Remains

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Institute of Arab & Islamic studies, University of Exeter Exeter, Devon United Kingdom

Past and Present has agreed to sponsor a conference on the theme of ‘Relics and Remains', to take place at the University of Exeter in September 2008. The conference seeks to bring together a body of scholars working on a wide range of periods and past societies to explore the relic as a religious and cultural phenomenon and to set it in a broad comparative perspective. The aim is to foster dialogue about the ways in which the bodies and belongings of holy or famous persons have become the objects of worship or reverence in a series of different cultures and eras stretching from antiquity to the twenty-first century, and from Western Europe to Africa, Latin America, Australasia and the Far East .

ClinXpo: Virtual Conference & Exhibition for Clinical Development

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 10, 2008,
New York, New York United States

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Generate a greater number of qualified leads
Receive all of the benefits of a conventional conference or trade show

HOW GREAT IS THE SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITION INVESTMENT?
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Registration is Free

Future of Commodities Now

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Omni Hotel San Francisco, California United States 94104

The 1st Annual Tonkin Commodities conference being held in the United States will cover everything institutional investors need to know about getting exposure to the global commodities market. This conference will address new commodity products, alternative investment strategies, understanding investment vehicles, and investing in renewable energies.

9th International Conference on Urban History

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Volkswagen's Transparent Factory, Dresden, Sachsen Germany

In the nonprofit "Lebendige Stadt" Foundation, state minister presidents, government ministers, lord mayors, CEOs, scientists and leading cultural figures work together to maintain and promote the vibrancy of European cities. As part of this endeavor, the Foundation supports "best practice" models, presents an annual Foundation Award and organizes forums for the exchange of ideas and experience between the involved parties. The well-known projects of the Foundation include the illumination of the Rhine bank in Cologne, the revitalization of Hamburg's "Jungfernstieg" boulevard and the redevelopment of the church courtyard of the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig.

The conference will be staged in cooperation with the German Association of Towns and Municipalities.

Biosimilars Conference

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Hotel Concorde Berlin Augsburger Str. 41 Berlin, Berlin Germany

The future of the pharmaceutical industry lies with biotechnology. Biotech drugs account for around 10-15% of the current pharmaceutical market, and the sector is outperforming the market as a whole in terms of growth. With increasing regulatory clarity and the expiries of key patents covering innovator biologics, the development of biosimilars for a range of recombinant protein classes is becoming increasingly attractive.

The 2nd annual Biosimilars Conference will bring experts from the industry and academy sector together to discuss the latest developments in biosimilars regulations, clinical assessment, manufacturing processes and pricing and reimbursement. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, participants will gain new insight and share hands-on experiences in the latest trends and practices in the development of biosimilars.

Testimonials

'This is one of the best conferences that I’ve attended in the last five years'
Senior Director Marketing Research & Analytics
Elan Pharmaceuticals

Very useful and thought-provoking presentations from speakers across Europe
Logistic Support Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories

Strict Compliance To Letters of Credit & UCP 600

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With the recent introduction of UCP 600, the importers, exporters and the banks had to revise their operations on the documentary credits.

It was found that more than 50% of the documents presented by the importers and exportersto the banks for payment under the letters of credit are rejected on their first presentation.

It has now become necessary for these importers and exporters to efficiently streamline their
operation on the documentary credits so as to save time, costs and unwanted litigations.

Otherwise, the negotiating bank’s ability to pay against documents submitted under a letter of credit depends entirely on the strict compliance of these documents with the terms andconditions of the credit and the provisions of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits.

It is the aim of this facilitator then to show how a letter of credit is workable, trouble-free and provides the security of payment for which the letter of credit was requested in the firstplace.

It is essential for the importers and exporters to understand the importance of the bank’s application to open a letter of credit, particularly with relevance to the new UCP 600. Thus working through the various sections of a bank’s application form for opening letter of credit
will help to reduce discrepancies and related unplanned costs.

Then, it will be found that more than 70% of documents presented will now be readily accepted on their first presentation.

~ Practical views from a previous Loan Manager ~

Objectives

* Understand Letter of Credit
* Types of Letter of Credit
* Mechanics on Letters of Credit for Export Executives, Exporters and Importers
* Compiling Documents under a Letter of Credit
* Legal implication of a Bill of Exchange and others
* Checklist on Application of a Letter of Credit
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Cambridge 2008: Society of Glass Technology Annual Conference

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
New Hall College, University of Cambridge Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Established in 1916, the Society of Glass Technology is a non-profit making organisation serving a worldwide membership bringing together the research of academics throughout the world and the needs of glass manufacturers and artists, to encourage the cross fertilisation, and practical application, of ideas for the benefit of the whole glass community. The SGT is renowned for publishing two highly respected bi-monthly Journals: European Journal of Science and Technology Part A Glass Technology and Part B Physics and Chemistry. Have a look at the links.

This year the conference will be held at, New Hall College, University of Cambridge. University accommodation is available. Booking can be done via this website using the registration form.

Our 2008 Annual Conference will complement formal sessions of scientific and technological presentations with the invaluable opportunity for members to establish and renew personal contacts. During the refreshment breaks there will be time to visit the exhibition area and meet those who support glass making.

Axon Guidance, Synaptogenesis & Neural Plasticity

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, New York United States

You are cordially invited to participate in the sixth meeting on Axon Guidance, Synaptogenesis and Neural Plasticity to be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The meeting will begin with dinner and the first session on the evening of Wednesday September 10 and will conclude after lunch on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The specific goals of this conference are to bring together a diverse group of scientists studying various molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of cell migration, axon guidance, synaptogenesis, and developmental plasticity of neural connectivity. This meeting is intended to provide a format for the exchange of ideas and information, to discuss the latest research findings and technical advances, and to facilitate the intellectual unification of research in this field.

CSHL/WT Conference on Genome Informatics

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom

The focus for this conference is large-scale genome informatics. Biology is an experimental science that is experiencing an explosion of new data. This requires biologists to increase the scale and sophistication in the information technology used for their research. The conference scope encompasses the management and the analysis of these data, such as whole genome comparisons within and among species and strains, the analysis of results from high throughput experiments to uncover cellular pathways and molecular interactions, and the design of effective algorithms to identify regulatory sequence motifs.

The conference brings together the leading scientists in this growing field, and we strongly encourage researchers from other large scale information handling disciplines to attend. The majority of oral presentations will be drawn from openly submitted abstracts.

Conference on Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System: Pathogenesis and Worldwide Impact

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008,
Institut Pasteur Paris, Ile de France France

This conference is part of the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Institut Pasteur, which was created in 1888 to develop studies on vaccination and infection. Louis Pasteur indeed prepared the first live attenuated virus vaccine against rabies.

The conference will enhance knowledge on the biology of neurotropic agents and the molecular pathogenesis of the diseases they cause. It will start on Wednesday September 10, 2008 in the afternoon with the keynote lectures and a reception. There will be 6 Plenary Sessions, each with an introductory lecture, and Poster Sessions every day. The meeting will continue through Saturday September 13.

66th Harden - Ion channels and synaptic function

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008,
University of Chester Chester, Cheshire United Kingdom

There have been very few meetings that specifically consider the ion channels involved in synaptic transmission, how they assemble, and reach the synapse and how they regulate synaptic function in a dynamic manner. We aim to bring together a number of groups working mainly but not exclusively in mammalian systems, to discuss both pre- and postsynaptic trafficking and regulation of the ion channels that are involved in synaptic transmission, and how these can be disrupted in disease.

Outreach in Collaboration II

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 11, 2008,
Centre for Effective Learning in Science, Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, England United Kingdom

The aims of this two-day conference are to bring together academics and practitioners to showcase best practice in science outreach and to encourage those who would like to get involved in outreach – but don’t know where to start - to develop their own programmes and activities.

This is a cross disciplinary two-day conference which seeks to allow activists and practitioners to learn from each other and cross fertilise ideas. It is not necessary to present a paper, to have a poster or to host a workshop.

Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems (EATIS 2008)

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Aracaju, Sergipe Brazil

EATIS 2008 is an international conference promoted by EATIS.org Brasil - Euro American Association on Telematics and Information Systems. EATIS.org permanent institutional goal is to actively promote academic collaboration between European and American continents universities. In this way, provide state-of-the-art discussions that can motivate key research directions to young researchers and new research groups.

3rd International Conference on Digital Interactive Media in Entertainment and Arts (DIMEA 2008)

Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008,
Athens Information Technology Athens, Greece

DIMEA 2008 is jointly organized by Athens Information Technology (AIT) Center of Excellence for Research and Graduate Education, the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (ACM SIGCHI, Singapore Chapter), and the Society for Excellence and Innovation in Interactive Experience Design (InExDe).

DIMEA 2008 targets to the presentation of societal, business and technological advances and research results in cross-disciplinary areas related with digital interactive media in entertainment, art and creative technologies.

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