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2nd Annual Lean Six Sigma for Electronics

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
San Jose, California United States

The highly competitive electronics industry has seen many rigorous continuous improvement programs designed to help optimize internal and external performance. Lean and Six Sigma currently top the list even despite some organizations’ insistence that these programs are sometimes packaged as “old wine in new bottles”. Lean and Six Sigma have been the drivers of huge reductions of waste and quality improvements across the electronics industry. Building on the foundation of last year’s conference, the 2nd Annual Lean and Six Sigma for Electronics Conference goes beyond the discussion of basic successes and challenges. This conference will allow Lean Six Sigma practitioners to benchmark best practices, share tactics for overcoming challenges and add to their “bag of tools” for closing quality gaps. Encompassing the divide from contract manufacturer to OEM, the conference will help companies to stay abreast of industry best practices and give attendees the platform to stake claim as industry leaders.

SPIE Photomask Technology 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Monterey Marriott and Monterey Conference Center Monterey, California United States

The Annual SPIE/BACUS Symposium is the premier worldwide technical conference and exhibition for the photomask industry. This year's four-day symposium will give you the chance to engage with the most up-to-date research on emerging and on-going issues facing the photomask industry in advanced lithography and their manufacturing and data solutions. With the deep sub-wavelength era upon us, the industry's progress will depend on the successful integration and optimization of design, maskmaking, and wafer fabrication.
Help solve the most pressing issues in:
• Mask Infrastructure
• Mask Integration
• Emerging Mask Technology
• Mask Business

Hydro 2008 Slovenia

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Ljublijana, Slovenia

There is nenewed impetus worldwide for hydropower development as new policies developed in recent year are leading to concrete actions. Greater sensitivity to environmental issues, improved communications with stakeholders na innovative approaches to project financing have all played role.

13th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS’08)

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Hotel Amaragua, Malaga, Andalusia Spain

Organized in a series of European countries, ESORICS is conﬁrmed as the European research event in computer security. The symposium started in 1990 and has been held on alternate years in different European countries, attracting an international audience from both the academic and industrial communities.
From 2002 the symposium has been held yearly. This year it will be organized by the Computer Science Department at the University of Malaga, being the first time that the event takes place in Spain. Papers may present theory, technique, applications, or practical experience on topics including:

- Access control
- Anonymity
- Authentication
- Authorization and delegation
- Cryptographic protocols
- Data integrity
- Dependability
- Information flow control
- Smartcards
- System security
- Digital right management
- Accountability
- Applied cryptography
- Covert channels
- Cybercrime
- Denial of service attacks
- Formal methods in security
- Inference control
- Information warfare
- Steganography
- Transaction management
- Data and application security
- Intellectual property protection
- Intrusion tolerance
- Peer-to-peer security
- Language-based security
- Network security
- Non-interference
- Privacy-enhancing technology
- Pseudonymity
- Subliminal channels
- Trustworthy user devices
- Identity management
- Security as quality of service
- Secure electronic commerce
- Security administration
- Security evaluation
- Security management
- Security models
- Security requirements engineering
- Security verification
- Survivability
- Information dissemination control
- Trust models and trust management policies

10th International Workshop on Signal Processing for Space Communications

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Hilton Hotel Rhodes, Dodecanese Greece

The European Space Agency (ESA) is organising the Tenth International Workshop on Signal Processing for Space Communications (SPSC 2008).
The workshop will be held on 6-8 October 2008 in Rhodes Island, Greece.

The main objective of the SPSC workshop is to provide an international forum for the scientific community, satellite industries, operators and service providers to present and discuss recent advances on signal processing techniques and related topics for space and satellite communication systems. SPSC 2008 will provide a unique opportunity to share ideas, exchange related R&D experiences, learn about state-of-the-art techniques and technologies as well as to discuss current and future space communications needs and visions.

19th Ocean Optics Conference

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Il Ciocco Hotel Barga, Tuscany, Italy

From the inception, the Ocean Optics Conference series has attracted a diverse audience of professionals and students addressing virtually every facet of optical oceanography including basic research, technological development, environmental management, and policy. Over the course of the 40 year history of the series, the conference has increased in scope and attendance and has become spiced with topics of local interest as the venues have become more varied and representative of the international oceanographic community. In this tradition, Ocean Optics XIX will convene in Tuscany, Italy, 6-10 October, 2008 and is expected to attract a diverse international audience and focus on many science issues of interest within the research community.

Sessions will generally be topical, derived from the submitted abstracts, and will be comprised of invited overview lectures and contributed papers. All contributed papers will be presented as posters and a subset will be selected by the planning committee for oral presentation.

Beauty world Japan West

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
INTEX Osaka, Osaka Japan

Beautyworld Japan West is the west-Japan version of “Beautyworld Japan”, Japan’s largest trade fair for beauty and spa industries, and it opened its door in Osaka in 2006.

Beautyworld Japan West is an ideal opportunity to expand your beauty business in the western Japan.

Hedge Funds World LatAm 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Four Seasons, Miami, Florida United States

Hedge Funds World LatAm 2008 returns for it's 4th year!
As Latin fever continues to rise Hedge Funds World LatAm 2008 is the only event with its finger well and truly on the pulse. If you are up to speed on global trends in the hedge fund industry then you’ll know that the Latin spirit is beginning to captivate more than one shrewd investor seeking absolute and decorrelated returns.

Growing from strength to strength
Hedge Funds World LatAm 2005 was Terrapinn’s inaugural event on Latin American hedge fund investing and succeeded in attracting over 200 attendees so we were delighted to build on that strong performance by welcoming over 350 attendees over the course of Hedge Funds World LatAm 2006. In 2007 we launched the Hedge Funds World Awards, LatAm which has been a huge success. We are working hard to ensure that 2008 will exceed the expectations of our industry friends both old and new.

World Vaccine Congress Lyon 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Palais des Congres de Lyon, Lyon, Rhone Alpes France

The tenth annual World Vaccine Congress Lyon delivers you opportunities to maintain and grow your market share. The world-class agenda and industry leading speakers do not only attract the people that sign the cheques, they also present on business practices and technologies that can improve your bottom line. It provides a sustained, multi-channel marketing solution that will improve your positioning and brand awareness, culminating in ‘face to face’ marketing with your target audience. As the vaccine industry becomes more competitive you cannot afford to lose out to your rivals.

Nordic Pensions & Investments Summit 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
The Clarion Hotel, Stockholm, Sodermanland Sweden

The Summit will bring together senior-level executives from Europe’s largest organisations with a select and diversified group of leading edge Solution Providers. Do not miss this opportunity to network with your peers and form new alliances. Get a head start on your competition and start building relationships today.

The Key Topic Areas for 2008

* Asset Allocation – Exploring the rapid developments in allocation and approach for strategy implementation
* Alternative Investments – Leveraging on dynamic investment products for diversification and risk reduction
* Pension Solvency – Securing financial health by implementing investment strategies and protection to mitigate risks
* Socially Responsible Investing – Assessing performance, return of policy and investment portfolio integration
* Pension Plan Design – Creating a flexible scheme that manages longevity, sustainable costs and ensures compliance
* Pension Fund Management – Delivering a holistic strategy that achieves high return investment and long-term cost effective administration
* Legislation and Regulation – Successfully complying with the evolving and complex regulatory environment
* Industry and Economic Outlook – Reviewing current trends and visionary projections to anticipate the future of pension funds

4th Annual Cell Based Assays in Drug Development for Biopharmaceuticals

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco San Francisco, California United States

Biopharmaceutical labs have many obstacles to overcome in developing, validating, maintaining, and transferring complex cell based assays in a quality control environment. Whether you are new to developing and characterizing bioassays or you have several years of experience, you will benefit from discussing your current challenges with industry colleagues. The Cell Based Assays conference has become the meeting place for these scientists to discuss fresh information on how they are approaching solutions to these difficult assays.

Regulatory considerations, drug characterization, potency assays, setting acceptance criteria, neutralization antibodies assays, technological advancements, and statistical analysis are only some of the discussion topics. The format for learning is a combination of case studies and interactive panel discussions to address your most pressing assay challenges.

5th African Independents Forum

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 6, 2008,
Table Bay, Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa

The 5th African Independents Forum 2008 (6th October) focuses on the new and fast-growing local African players in Africa, including Nigeria, with assets elsewhere in the Gulf of Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, North Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Liberia, Eritrea, Mali, Mauritania, Zambia, and elsewhere.

The Conference features 16 Speakers, and is normally attended by 140 senior executives from Africa and around the world.The Forum is a unique opportunity to meet senior management, discuss new deals, evaluate potential, and get an inside track on the African domestic oil and gas game in which the numbers of Independents has grown substantially.

This special event on Independents is supported by several African organisations, including NAPE, and showcases exploration and development projects and potential of African oil and gas players, as well as the issues facing technical partners and investors. In countries such as Nigeria, companies have oil-gas fields onshore, on the shelf and offshore, with some as deepwater acreage holders. The Independents have spread across the Continent. Their hydrocarbon reserves and production is growing, and they will assume more importance in future, given current policies, as both competitors and partners for Independents and even Super-Majors.

4th Annual European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) Summit

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Swissotel, Dusseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen Germany

Preparations are already underway for European Manufacturing Strategies 2008; the conference and networking event which will be in its 4th year. Join us at the must attend for senior manufacturing practitioners and be a part of the pre-event master classes, keynote conference sessions, streamed focus groups, interactive event workshops and private one-to-one meetings with your peers and partners across the length and breadth of the manufacturing arena.

Global Refining Strategies 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Houston, Texas United States

Global Refining Strategies, Houston 2008 brings together the world’s refining leaders to explore strategies that can be implemented to improve the long-term value of the refining business in the face of tighter environmental mandates, market uncertainties and heightened security measures.

Key topics:

* Assessing the impact of the 110th Congress on the refining business
* Preparing for the bio-fuel influx
* Discovering breakthroughs that improve reliability and efficiency
* Capitalizing on environmental and security initiatives
* Building the business case for de-bottlenecking
* Discussing innovations and developments in refining technology
* Understanding the current market dynamics and the impact on your refining operations

6th Annual Pharmaceutical-Biotech Partnering Conference (BioNetwork 2008)

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, California United States

Prices being paid to both in-license compounds and acquire companies with promising drug candidates have skyrocketed in the past year, leaving many pharmaceutical and biotech companies wondering whether they’ll ever see an adequate return on investment. As many companies face the patent expiration of their blockbuster products, their need to fill their drug development pipeline becomes all the more acute, placing emerging biotechs in a bargaining position of greater strength than ever before.

BioNetwork 2008 will explore how these trends are affecting deal-making and the process of establishing strategic partnerships, with VPs of Business Development, Licensing, and Alliance Management from top companies offering their insights. Most importantly, BioNetwork provides a venue for you to meet potential partners and hold quality discussions -- free of the distractions accompanying larger events.

25th IFSCC Congress: Building Cosmetics

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Palacio de Congresos de Cataluña, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

The Spanish Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SEQC) will host the 25th IFSCC Congress to be held in Barcelona on October 6-9, 2008, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the SEQC.

The International Congress of the IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) is a biennial event and is considered the most important scientific rendezvous for the cosmetic industry worldwide.

The 2008 edition will be a showcase for scientific works featuring the latest advancements in basic and applied cosmetic research presented by the most prestigious researchers coming from universities, hospitals, research centers, cosmetic companies and raw materials suppliers.

The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego San Diego, California United States

Pre-filled syringes and injection devices continue to be a growing market improving administration, compliance, safety, costs, and accuracy of drug delivery. New advances in materials of construction, manufacturing processes, injection processes and safety devices, and other technology improvements create a dynamic environment in the pre-filled syringe and injection device arena. Regulatory requirements, industry experience and evolving market trends are critical considerations to ensure a complete understanding of the application of pre-filled syringes and injection devices to drug delivery. The challenges of new product introduction and support of existing products require that companies be aware of new developments.

The 2008 PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices brings together industry experts to share their experiences, new developments, regulatory considerations, challenges and industry trends in this exciting area. The topics discussed at this fifth annual PDA meeting on pre-filled syringes and injection devices will benefit those looking for a basic understanding of pre-filled syringes and injection devices as well as those looking for a more in depth presentation of current challenges and developments. This is a must attend event for all industry professionals involved in pre-filled syringes and injection devices.

Mitochondrial Biology in Cardiovascular Health and Diseases

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Nacher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland United States

Participants will be able to discuss and explain current advances in the understanding of mitochondrial biology and function at the molecular and biochemical levels. They will also discuss the role of mitochondrial biology in cardiovascular health and disease. Participants will be able to apply these advances to explore the application of novel therapeutics targeting mitochondrial function to modulate cardiac risk factors and treat cardiovascular disease. In addition, researchers will be able to propose collaborative relationships with other health professionals who share an interest in pursuing novel applications in this emerging field.

Global Hotel Expansion

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Global Hotel Expansion Congress 2008 combines business meetings and an educational conference in an exclusive and captive environment.

Tailor made presentations
One month prior to the event, you will receive the delegates directory which will help you identify their needs and tailor made your presentations accordingly

Prescheduled one-to-one business meetings
For maximum deal-making opportunities: YOU choose in advance the buyers you want to meet.

Cutting-edge conference agenda
Learn from the hotel industry experts through:

-Keynote presentations
-Practical case studies
-Interactive discussions

Added branding clearly define who and what the solution provider represents.

Luxurious and captive environment for ultimate networking opportunities. We ensure you interact with your peers.

Oil & Gas Technology Congress

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Qatar

Proactive Business Meetings
One-to-one meetings between a high-caliber audience of business leaders and the world's most respected technology solution providers - to discuss comprehensive, present day solutions to ever changing, industry-specific issues, concerns and challenges.

Highly Selected Participants
The most exclusive event of the Oil & Gas Industry: This is by invitation only and limited to the top 150 senior industry decision makers.

Cutting-Edge Conference
Keynote addresses by industry visionaries designed to encourage debate and to provide authoritative insights into the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Unrivalled Networking Functions
Network with the leaders of the industry through carefully-orchestrated business and social gatherings - all in a business-driven 5-star venue.

Drug Repositioning 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Hyatt Harborside Boston, Massachusetts United States

Drug repositioning efforts create alternative development routes for compounds that failed to meet their clinical endpoint but met safety milestones. Repositioning approaches can also be employed for existing drugs to identify alternative uses or new indications. This can involve screening a compound against new targets, or investigating a given target against new indications. Repurposing or repositioning represents both a faster and less risky route to development. A discussion of how to gain access to data, and overcome organizational boundaries will be covered. Case studies that best utilize available technologies to form a comprehensive picture of a compound or target’s potential value will be explored, and will shed light on how to exploit repositioning towards unmet medical need and expanding the drug pipeline.

Topics to be covered include:

* Technology Options
* Phenotypic screening of compounds
* Molecular profiling to find new indications
* Reformulation to facilitate use in new indications
* Genetic profiling to stratify patient populations for existing compounds
* Mining literature for novel indications
* Gaining access to compound data for repurposing
* Case studies of repositioning approaches
* Legal and patent considerations
* Out-licensing approaches

Team Building and Dynamics

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
DIA, Horsham, Pennsylvania United States

Project management adheres to a socio-technical model. The technical component of the model consists of the charts and graphs which support the planning and tracking of project work. The socio piece of the model addresses the personal interactions and the team dynamics necessary to accommodate cross-functional participation in the project work. This course focuses on the 6 core competencies needed to work productively within a project team. During this 2-day course, through a variety of interactive and insightful exercises, cases, and discussions, the participants will better be able to orchestrate a synergistic team environment.

Cityscape Dubai

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cityscape Dubai 2008, in its 7th year, is the largest business-to-business real estate investment and development event in the world.
In 2008, Cityscape Dubai is set to grow again.

60,000 real estate professionals

120+ countries

1,000+ exhibitors

75,000 sqm exhibition space

Cityscape Dubai attracts regional and international investors, property developers, governmental and development authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and all senior professionals involved in the property industry. It provides an annual forum that celebrates the very best in real estate, architecture, urban planning and design from around the world.

Mobile Content Strategies Fall' 08

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
San Jose Marriott, San Jose, California United States

TV shows, movie trailers, made-for-mobile programming, music, games, user-created content, social networking, pictures. Like in the heyday of the Internet, nary a day goes by without some new form of entertainment cropping up for mobile devices. The sessions will let you know what’s real, what’s hype and what the future holds.

Next Generation Biofuels Markets

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

With the European Commission confirming a 10% biofuels for transport target for all member states by 2020, increasing investment and focus is being directed towards the development of next generation biofuels.

Green Power's 4th next generation biofuels event will bring together key players who are pioneering the development of next generation biofuels to address the latest developments in creating cost competitive, industrial scale production of next generation biofuels technologies.

2nd Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
New Jersey United States

Arrowhead’s Second Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit is being organized to provide an integral forum for a critical examination of and discussion of the trends and issues facing the field of pain therapeutics.

This conference will provide you with thoughful insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting edge drug discovery science and preclinical development trends as well as analysis of key clinical-stage pain therapies and newly marketed products.

Among other key issues to be discussed include:

* the increasing importance of diagnostics in the field of pain management
* status of abuse-resistant opioids in development
* the utilization of new drug delivery technologies in the development of new and re-branded pain therapeutics

2008 National Summit on Recruitment, Retention & Diversity for Law Enforcement

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
The Crowne Plaza San Diego San Diego, California United States

The 2008 National Summit on Recruitment, Retention and Diversity for Law Enforcement will be held at The Crowne Plaza San Diego, CA.

2008 National Summit on Recruitment, Retention & Diversity for EMS

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
The Crowne Plaza San Diego San Diego, California United States

The 2008 National Summit on Recruitment, Retention and
Diversity for Law Enforcement will be held at The Crowne Plaza
San Diego, CA.

2008 City and County Technology Summit

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Arlington, Virginia United States

The 2008 City and County Technology Summit will be held at the Performance Institute’s Training Center in Arlington, VA. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning.

Conducting Clinical Trials in Europe, 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Marriott Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

The total R&D investment of bringing a new product to market has been estimated to be close to £400 million. Delays are expensive and even a few days could potentially cost millions of pounds. Each country has its own guidelines which can be highly regulated, so it is crucial to understand the complexities of conducting clinical trials in various parts of the EU.

SMi’s 6th annual conference on Conducting Clinical Trials in Europe is a must attend event that will cover regulatory developments in the European environment whilst paying close attention to the recent inclusion of paediatric studies for all clinical trials. It will also cover various aspects of patient recruitment and retention and will analyse key logistical challenges. Recognised experts from within the EU community will give best practice advice on which components are needed for a successful trial, including key requirements for good clinical practice, outsourcing and adequate inspections to ensure your company maximises its patient involvement and clinical trial supply.

Enabling PPP in Italy

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Rome, Lazio Italy

Since the establishment of a reference regulatory framework the Italian PPP market has shown significant growth. The hospital sector now represents the most developed market while roads, light rail and water have shown significant growth.

In its 9th year, this discussion-led event will examine market deal flow and identify key sectors for future activity. It will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of current developments in PPP/PFI as it stands in Italy and how it is likely to evolve.

In addition to the Italian Government, you will have the opportunity to network with primary infrastructure sponsors, developers and funders who are currently leading key projects across Italy.

Register now to learn about the latest developments in the Italian PPP/PFI pipeline, and guarantee your place in the definitive debate raging between regulators and facilitators over the future framework of essential Italian infrastructure investment.

Our outstanding line-up of experts includes

Marcello Capra, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Economic Development, Government of Italy

Gabriele Pasquini, Member of the Italian PPP Task force, Unita tecnica Finanza di Progetto

Giovanni Bozzetti, President, Infrastructure Lombarde

Luigi Marsullo, President of Finpublic PPP; former Director General Evaluation, Ministry of Economics & Finance, Finpublic PPP

Carlo Sinatra, General Counsel, FALCK Group

Filippo Granara, Manager, Banca Infrastructure Innovazioene Sviluppo - Intesa Sanpaulo Group

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SMX - Search Marketing Expo East

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
New York, New York United States

Search Marketing Expo - SMX East will be held at the premier convention facility on the East Coast the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City October 6-8, 2008.

SMX East delivers outstanding value at an unmatched price. Register for an All Access pass before July 26 and you pay just $995 for all three days of sessions, keynotes, networking activities, special educational presentations and meals for which SMX events are famous. We're so confident you'll be satisfied with SMX East that we guarantee it!

SMX East is certain to be to the "must-attend" internet and search marketing event of the year on the East Coast, delivering superior value to conference delegates and exhibit hall attendees alike.

2008 CREATE Conference - Math Science and Social Studies: A Focus on English Language Learners in Middle School

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Minneapolis, Minnesota United States

Math, Science, & Social Studies: A Focus on English Language Learners in Middle School Sponsored by CREATE (The National Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners) October 6-7, 2008 at the Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

This conference is intended for instructional leaders in state and regional agencies, school districts, schools, colleges of education, and publishing companies. The conference supports participants’ learning with: essential readings on the central themes of the conference (mailed in advance), keynote presentations, question-and-answer sessions with presenters, and small group interactions with colleagues.

3rd International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Applications (ICPCA 2008)

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Alexandria Egypt

Pervasive computing envisages a world of communicating miniature devices, sensors and actuators to provide ambient and personalised services. Building on the current technology, it is ready for a wide range of applications that support and gradually change our everyday life. The goal of ICPCA2008 is to further explore both theoretical and practical issues in pervasive computing. It also aims to foster the exchange of ideas and collaboration for both researchers and practitioners. The organising committee is soliciting paper submissions for the main conference and five of its special tracks, Pervasive Collaboration, Ubiquitous Learning, Smart Space, Ubiquitous Healthcare, and Application Platform for Pervasive Computing.

Following on the success of previous conferences in the series held in Urmqi, China (August 2006) and Birmingham, UK (July 2007), the 3rd International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Appilcations (ICPCA2008) features one generic technical track as well as five special interest tracks.

Internet of Things - Internet of the Future

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Nice Acropolis,Palais des Palais des Congrès et des Expositions Nice, France

In the light of the development of first usages related to the mobile Internet, the next step in the development of these communication technologies will correspond to the creation of an “Internet of Things” that will generate new links going beyond the “Internet of computers”. Thanks to the joint use of mobile Internet technologies and RFID technologies, network services will accompany citizens and enterprises in each of their activities: geolocalisation and proximity services, security and traceability related to consumer goods, the fight against fraud or the management of ecological risks, etc.

The French European Union Presidency Conference on “Internet of Things – Internet of the Future” will foster the creation of the technological, economical and political bases necessary for the development of a European market for mobile services as well as for services related to the use of the Internet of Things. Thanks to one of the most important unified mobile communications markets and a scientific and cultural heritage that is unique in the world, Europe has some vital assets to become one of the key regions of the Internet of tomorrow.

The conference will concentrate on two areas: the aspects related to the development of the mobile Internet and the industrial and technological perspectives necessary for the development of the Internet of Things in Europe. Thus, the objective of this conference will be to stimulate R&D activities and to facilitate the creation of European initiatives in the area of value added services on the Internet. Finally, the conference will also discuss questions related to the governance of the Internet of the Future as well as to data protection and privacy in order to build up the trust necessary to develop these innovations in Europe.

OPEN DAYS 2008 European Week of Regions and Cities

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Brussels, Belgium

The OPEN DAYS is aimed at EU and regional policy-makers, experts and representatives of banking, business and civil society groups. The seminars and workshops will focus on first experiences of implementing the 345 cohesion policy programmes running from 2007-2013, worth a total investment of about EUR 500 billion in EU and national funds.

The OPEN DAYS seminars and debates will focus on four themes:

* Innovating regions: Promoting research, technological development and innovation;
* Sustainable development: Regional responses to climate change;
* Cooperation and networking: Exchange of best practice in regional development;
* Looking forward: A European cohesion policy for tomorrow.

Conference on Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

2nd Annual Youth Marketing in Telecoms

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Young people today do not know borders. They network to share ideas and experience and find new ways to do so, using all the new channels that technology brings. Telecommunication companies hold all the tools to be their partners in this new era of communication and digital entertainment. Do they really use all their potential? What are the ways to improve and how to become a regular part of your young customers’ interactive world?

Key topics:

• Examine the strategic importance of young customers profile
• Utilize the new era of social networking to your advantage
• Build a strong brand that will hold young customers for the future
• Establish a presence in the places of youth market’s interest
• Learn how to successfully launch your own youth brand
• Explore of ways of winning the customer without sacrificing ARPU

This conference will provide the best case studies on how to make young customers embrace your brand and stay with you and how to effectively communicate with them.

Platts 4th Annual California Power Market Forum

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Hilton San Francisco San Francisco, California United States

Attend Platts timely 4th Annual California Power Market Forum, which provides you the opportunity to question panels of utilities, regulators, and developers about meeting renewable targets, transmission planning and RETI, GHG, and investment in California.

Hear Leaders Debate:

• Meeting renewable targets — Will California be able to meet its 20% renewable portfolio standard by 2010?
• Transmission planning and RETI — How is the lack of transmission capacity impacting the development of new generation resources in California?
• How will GHG regulation impact energy resource development in California?
• What role can private equity investors play in renewables and in clean technology?
• Are there alternatives to the development of fossil-fuel generation for California?
•Market reform — Capacity market and Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade

Exhibition Invex 2008: International Fair of Information

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Brno, Czech Republic

INVEX is International Fair of Information and Communication Technologies. The world’s leading IT companies participate at the INVEX. During the history of INVEX, more than 2.000 companies participated, among these IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, HP, Bosch — Tenovis, TOSHIBA, Siemens etc.

INVEX is supported by government authorities of the Czech Republic and other neighboring countries, who are also the largest IT customers. The show has a strong support by professional IT associations, and major IT firms. The show receives a high exposure in the press and other media, with over 1.000 media outputs in the course of the year. In the IT industry, Invex — Digitex is a well known show brand. The show is a prominent professional event organized by the IT industry for the IT industry. Exhibits at INVEX encompass all aspects of ICT technologies and consumer electronics: Telecom equipments and services, IT hardware, IT software, Complete ICT solutions, Network HW, Wireless communications, Consumer electronics, Digital games. Total number of visitors is over 100,500.

TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 6, 2008,
Princeton Club of New York 15 West 43rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenu New York, New York United States 10036

The TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 has been organized to provide a critical examination of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting edge molecular diagnostics technology, structuring mutually beneficial deals and the molecular diagnostics industry’s impact on the field of in vitro diagnostics. This conference will also provide an integral forum for leaders in molecular diagnostics, in vitro diagnostics and laboratories to share ideas, network with other delegates and advance understanding of the potential of new molecular diagnostics technologies.

International Conference on Petroleum Geology and the Hydrocarbon Potential of the Caspian and Black Sea Regions

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Baku, Azerbaijan

The Technical Programme of the conference will include several sections that will allow you to review new technological methods in oil and gas exploration and production, geophysical and well-log data interpretation, tectonics, neotectonics, stratigraphy and sedimentology, geochemistry, reservoir engineering, the exploration of oil and gas fields, etc., business aspects such as world energy resources estimation, focusing on the resources in the region and world, ecological problems of oil and gas exploration and production.

14th Venezuelan Geophysical Congress

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 9, 2008,
Gran Melia Caracas Hotel Caracas, Venezuela

The Steering Committee is working on the structure of a program with simultaneous sessions, workshops, forums and distinguishes presentations from special guests. A Technical Exhibition will be held at the facilities of the Hotel. A pre-congress field trips and a post-congress course program is planned. Socially, there are plans for a big celebration of the SOVG's 30th Anniversary.

International Contact Centre Management

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008,
Metro Toronto COnvention Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

All of the Help, None of the Hype...

When it comes to contact centre performance, it’s all about delivering the optimal customer experience at the lowest possible cost…ICCM Canada will show you how to get there.

Conference includes compelling case studies from:



• American Express	  • Toronto Star

• Interval International  • AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co.

• Bath & Body Works	  • Wholesale Energy Group

• IDEXX Laboratories, Inc • The Shopping Channel

• MetLife	          • And More!

Mobile Monday Payments and Banking

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 6, 2008,
EPFL School of Life Sciences Lausanne, Switzerland 1015

Join the Discussion

Is now the right time to launch payment or banking with mobile? Mass-market deployment in Japan and Korea and emerging markets have happened. Shifts are changing the game, including secure application environments, new forms of access.

But how do you manage money on mobile? You need a value chain of merchants and payers. You need secure transactions. You need universal usability. Many in the industry are still skeptical of mobile money’s promise. They want scale, simplicity and ways to measure success — all of which are underdeveloped right now in mobile platforms. What are the main approaches to success? NFC application to transportation, micro-payment and money transfers, full mobile banking ? Attend this important event October 6th.

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8thTraining Course in the Physics of Strongly Correlated Systems

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
IASS, Vietri sul Mare,, Campania Italy

Experimental and theoretical research in the physics of strongly correlated electron systems has been growing more and more in the last few years. The complexity of the problem of correlations in electronic systems makes the field intrinsically interdisciplinary, requiring an international coordination for the achievement of reliable results. The School, which is aimed at graduate and PostDoc researchers, will offer the possibility to meet, in one setting, various experts from different physics areas, all relevant to the investigation of strongly correlated electron systems. The proposed project of practical training courses intends to promote the theoretical research in the field of highly correlated electron systems by putting together senior researchers with an outstanding experience and young researchers.

The course will be opened to a limited number (30) of young (aged under 35) researchers. The registration fee, which cannot be absolutely waived, will be Euro 350. The staying expenses (accommodation and meals costs) will be of the order of Euro 1100. A significant number of grants to cover the staying expenses will be assigned, upon request, to accepted participants.

The 4th International Conference on Laser Probing (LAP 2008)

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008,
Nagoya Universiy, Nagoya, Japan

The 4th International Conference on Laser Probing LAP 2008 will be held at Noyori Conference Hall, Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan, October 6-10, 2008. The International Conference on Laser Probing is a biannual conference for scientists, students and engineers working in the various fields of the fundamentals and applications of laser based methods and devices. The three previous conferences, LAP 2002 at University of Leuven, LAP 2004 at Argonne National Laboratory and LAP 2006 at Vienna University of Technology, have been held successfully.

Topics covered at LAP 2008 include: Analytics and characterization of solid, fluid and gaseous materials and particles; Optical spectroscopy of atoms, molecules, clusters and atomic nuclei;Reaction chemistry and ultrafast phenomena; Development of new laser-based technique and/or lasers for probing.

Operations Management Program

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Santiago, Chile

In today's fiercely competitive business environment, operations management has become an important competitive tool. This program is designed to introduce you to cutting-edge models and practical tools for effective design and management of operations. Special attention will be given to topics including: effective inventory control, distribution and logistics management, and partnering with suppliers and customers to reduce costs and increase service levels. Recent developments and methods for successfully utilizing e-business in supply chain management will also be discussed.

IV International Forum "Corporate Governance Russia 2008"

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Hotel Ararat Park Hyatt, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

We are pleased to announce 4th Annual International Forum “Corporate Governance in Russia 2008.” and post conference workshop “MIFID –The Start of Stricter Compliance” will take place on 6-7 October 2008 in Moscow, Hotel Ararat Park Hyatt

The Event Will Focus on:

What have been the most important legal and regulatory cornerstones in developing effective corporate governance structure?

• IR departments and corporate governance

• What are the major patterns of corporate ownership and control in Russia? What are the respective advantages and disadvantages of ownership structure in individual companies?

• How can non-controlling minority shareholders be protected against transactions that are based on conflicts of interest between the corporation and its major shareholders/management?

• What have been the most important trends as regards the duties and organization of board in Russia? What is the role of the Independent Director? What have to know Corporate Secretary??

• Do current standards allow the appropriate disclosure of off-balance sheet transactions, cross-guarantees of credits, liabilities and other risks?

This is a unique opportunity to meet with the leading minds from the industry and your opportunity to gain first hand the knowledge of ever changing role of the Corporate Governance in Russia.

Register today to guarantee your place on the IV annual international Forum “Corporate Governance in Russia 2008”

Tel.:+44 (0)207 608 1196
Fax: +44 (0)207 608 0011
e-mail:; registration@begroupuk.com

American Federation for Aging Research Conference

Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 7, 2008,
Union League Club New York, New York United States

This two-day conference will explore fundamental aspects of aging and cancer processes and their interactions. Speakers will examine: genetic and epigenetic changes, environmental influences, and host factors such as oxidative stress and cell death. The evolutionary, cellular and molecular relationships among aging, tumor suppressor mechanisms and the development of cancer as well as the interactions of normal aging cells, stem cells and differences in the manifestation of cancer in young and old will also be discussed. Speakers will report on topics such as telomere biology; nuclear processes such as DNA damage, repair, replication, recombination and transcription; and relevant aspects of mitochondrial structure and function. The goal will be to elucidate genetic and epigenetic alterations that lead to aging and cancer phenotypes.