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Conventions: Oct 13, 2008

IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Diplomat Hotel, Prague, Capital City, Czech Republic

The IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology
(ICCST) is an annual conference sponsored by a number of international organizations that have a sincere interest in creating an open forum for the exchange of information related to security technology.

The ICCST is directed toward the research and development aspects of electronic security technology, including the operational testing of the technology. It establishes a forum for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information on both new and existing technology. Conference participants are stimulated to consider the impact of their work on society. The Conference is an interchange of knowledge through the presentation of learned papers that have been selected by the ICCST organizing committee. It is where engineers, physicists, scientists, security professionals and social scientists share with each other the results of their research and development on crime countermeasures. The Carnahan Conference also provides a basis for long range support and assistance to authorities and agencies responsible for security, safety and law enforcement in the use of available and future technology. A conscientious effort will be made to communicate the significance of developments to other interested groups. Liaison is maintained with professional societies and information media not especially related to engineering.

16th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC 2008)

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
The Aomori City Cultural Hall, Aomori Japan

Pacific Basin Nuclear Conferences (PBNCs) are organized under the auspices of the Pacific Nuclear Council (PNC), a non-governmental organization that was established in 1988 to advance nuclear science and technology in the Pacific Basin.

20th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 19, 2008,
Lahore, Punjab Pakistan

The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) is a scientific and technical non-governmental international professional organization dedicated inter alia, to improve water and land management to enhance the
worldwide supply of water and fibre for all people.

ICID stimulates and promotes the development and application
of arts, sciences and techniques of engineering, agriculture, economics, ecology and social science in managing waterand land resources for irrigation, drainage and flood control and river training applications. It’s objectives encompass research and development, capacity
building and adoption of comprehensive State-of-the-Art approaches and techniques for sustainable agriculture in the World. ICID, founded in 1950, enrolled as many as 105 member countries; about 60 of them are active andcontribute to the goals and missions.

Solar Power International 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California United States 92101

Solar Power International 2008 is where solar business takes place! If you have a professional interest in solar energy (photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, solar thermal electric or solar hot water), this event has something to offer your business. Whether you just walk the show floor to talk to hundreds of exhibitors or you attend the conference sessions to learn about the latest market, policy, finance and technology happenings in the industry, you'll walk away with invaluable information and relationships. We hope to see you in San Diego in the fall.

Critis '08: 3rd International Workshop on Critical Information Infrastructures Security

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Villa Mondragone Frascati (Rome), Lazio Italy

CRITIS'08 Workshop is aimed at exploring new challenges posed from Critical Information Infrastructures (CII), bringing together researchers and professionals from universities, private companies and Public Administrations interested in all security-related aspects, and promoting a multi-disciplinary approach within the scientific communities at national, European and trans-European level.

CRITIS'08 Workshop will be organised in different Sessions, covering the major challenges posed from Critical Information Infrastructures Protection (CIIP). Invited Speakers and Round Tables will also be part of the Program.

The 11th Internatonal Conference on Discovery Science, DS 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008,
Hotel Budapest, Budapest Hungary

The Eleventh International Conference on Discovery Science (DS-2008) will be held in Budapest, Hungary, on 13-16 October 2008 at Hotel Budapest. DS-2008 will be collocated with ALT-2008, the Nineteenth International Conference on Algorithmic Learning Theory. The two conferences will be held in parallel, and will share their invited talks. The proceedings of DS-2008 will appear in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence Series by Springer-Verlag. DS-2008 provides an open forum for intensive discussions and exchange of new ideas among researchers working in the area of Discovery Science. The scope of the conference includes the development and analysis of methods for intelligent data analysis, knowledge discovery and machine learning, as well as their application to scientific knowledge discovery.

SCMLogistics World 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore

The theme for 2008 is "Perfect Fit", as a reflection of the region's diverse manufacturing and supply chain needs. More than ever in order to compete successfully in the global market, supply chains in Asia need to engineer unique supply chain systems that can generate cost savings and synergies in order to maximise profits. Save the dates - 13 - 16 October 2008 to join us in Singapore!

itSMF Asia Annual Conference 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

The 4th Annual itSMF Asia Summit 2008 will take place 8–10 October in Singapore. This authoritative premier event is designed for Asia’s top CIOs, IT directors, senior-level managers and ITSM practitioners interested in building and managing a business-focused IT organization.

The two-day international conference will discuss how best practice frameworks and standards such as the ITIL, COBIT and ISO/IEC 20000 are helping enterprises of all sizes and industries set the right controls and quality parameters to meet internal business requirements and tackle external pressures by providing a platform of collaborative information sharing and professional networking.

Learn about the latest strategies and developments via thought-leadership presentations, interactive discussion panels and real-world case studies from the region and beyond. There will be a post-conference master class and after hours networking socials to top off the event. Join over 200 like-minded leaders and experts from over 17 countries as they convene in modern Singapore, Asia’s top convention city.

Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

* Audio Visual Products
* Digital World
* Electronic Accessories
* Home Appliances
* Home Tech
* Multimedia & Electronic Gaming

* Office Automation & Equipment
* Personal Electronics & Multi Products
* Security Products
* Telecommunications Products
* Trade Services

electronicAsia

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China

• General Semiconductors
• Power Semiconductor Components
• Embedded Systems
• Sensors
• MEMS
• PCBs and Other Circuit Carriers and EMS
• Interconnection Technology
• Cables
• Switches and Keyboards
• Passive Components
• Motors / Drives
• Assemblies and Subsystems
• Microwave Technology
• Powersupplies • Manufacturing Equipment and Logistics for Semiconductors and Components
• Manufacturing Equipment and Logistics for Microsystems Technology
• Manufacturing Equipment and Logistics for PCBs and Other Circuit Carriers
• Manufacturing Equipment and Logistics for Assemblies, Modules and Hybrids
• ED/EDA and Test and Measurement
• General Operation Aids and Production Subsystem
• Production-related Services
• Services & Publishing
• Displays
• Display Production (FPD)

MENA Mining Congress 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Raffkes Dubai, Wafi City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MENA's mining industry is finally fulfilling its potential
In a region best known for its massive of hydrocarbons reserves, MENA's mining industry is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Now is the time for a CEO level event that debates, discusses and strategises the future of MENA's mining industry.

With huge known mineral reserves, many Middle East and Northern African nations are rapidly expanding their mining operations, offering great opportunities for existing players, new market entrants and investors.

Offshore Projects

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Industry Scope: The Big Picture: It is estimated that over the next 50 years, the world’s energy needs will more than double.

Meeting this increased demand requires the development of many new fields, in particular in offshore environments, where many untapped reservoirs offer new opportunities.

4th International Nursing Management Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Limak Atlantis Hotel, Belek, Belek, Mediterranean, Turkey

Subtopics
• Transformation of Nursing Organizations
• Globalization
• Current Issues in Nursing Management
• Developing a Research Infrastructure in Nursing Practice Environments
• Ethical Issues for Nurse Leaders
• Nursing Leadership and Technology
• Leadership Competencies for Nurses
• Creating Practice Environments To Promote Quality and Patient Safety

Global Healthcare Expansion Congress

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Hyatt Regency, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Following the tremendous success of the 1st and 2nd editions, naseba is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Global Healthcare Expansion Congress will take place on October 13th-14th 2008 at Hyatt Regency Dubai.
The best industry-renowned experts will discuss the hottest topics and issues facing the industry

Public Relations Institute of Australia National Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia Australia

The PRIA National Conference is Australia’s comprehensive communication event.Register for just $995+GST

With over 480 people in attendance in 2007, 2008’s conference promises the vibrant discussion and authoritative insights that will engage and promote excellence.

The PRIA National Conference 2008 features a two day summit with a total of 6 afternoon streams covering the latest industry developments, including exciting case studies from key sectors.

The role of the communicator has increased significantly in scope. Increased responsibilities and expectations have compounded the complexity of the operating landscape.

The Market Research Event 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California United States

The Market Research Event continues to connect today’s top researchers with one another and provide a forum for them to exchange practical advice, visionary ideas and inspirational stories of success.

Jordan Furniture & Interiors Expo - FINE 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Amman Exhibitions Park, Amman, Jordan

Jordan Construction Boom Creating Strong Demand for Variety of Furniture & Interiors

The expansion of Jordan’s tourism and construction sectors is expected to generate massive demand for household units over the next few years. Increased investment in a growing economy, and a thriving tourism sector, have translated into strong construction activity in Jordan. Not just houses, but also office buildings, banks, leisure and shopping centers, hospitals, restaurants and hotels are all being built, expanded or renovated. They all require furniture and furnishings. This has pushed up demand for local Jordanian distributors, galleries and manufacturers, as well as for furniture and interiors professionals from across the region and the world.

Project Jordan 2008: The 3rd International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials and Equipment for Jordan and the Region

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Amman Exhibitions Park, Amman, Jordan

Jordan offers a wealth of investment opportunity, thanks to a stable economy, straightforward investor legislation, and substantial and increasing foreign investment. In the vibrant capital Amman, the residential housing sector in particular is expanding at a rapid rate. Also strong is the demand for coveted seafront holiday residences in Aqaba and on the Dead Sea.

Powerful demand for property has fuelled strong growth in the real estate industry. From shopping centers, villages, medical centers and residential areas, to villas, business parks, and resort communities, it’s all either planned or being built in Jordan. Environmentally-friendly Infrastructures are needed to support the growth. Local investors are taking advantage of the economic expansion, but the gap between supply and demand remains wide, creating exciting investment opportunities for construction and building industry players from the region and beyond.

Global Management 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Hotel Vila Galé Porto, Porto Portugal

Topics of interest:
Accounting
Business Law
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Management
Marketing and Strategy
Tourism

PLM Summit North America 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
The World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida United States

The Product Lifecycle Management Summit, North America is the premier event for global PLM practitioners and senior decision makers to network and conduct business.

The summit focuses on both the business and technology drivers behind PLM adoption and demonstrates how to design, develop and implement PLM solutions to deliver cutting edge processes to your product launches.

Acquire the knowledge to incorporate PLM solutions and cutting edge PLM technologies into your organization, increasing product quality, cutting cost and shortening lifecycles.

7th Annual European Biological Assays Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Hotel BLOOM! Brussels, Belgium

Informa Life Sciences is delighted to invite you to its 7th Annual European Biological Assays conference, taking place on 14-15 October in Brussels, Belgium.

This event will track the newest developments, the latest thinking and features the most detailed case studies in the industry. Make sure you don’t miss the only conference in Europe created by practising bioassay scientists for practising bioassay scientists!

Handheld Learning 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
The Brewery, Chiswell Street London, England, United Kingdom EC1

The Handheld Learning Conference is the international signature event for learning using mobile and ubiquitous technologies.

Now in its fourth year the event has become the largest of its kind bringing together the world’s leading opinion formers, thought leaders, practitioners, education leaders, developers, policy and decision makers to demonstrate, debate and explore how these technologies can be employed to enable transformational improvements in learning.

Sports. Fitness. Adventure. Leisure. Expo 2008 (SFAL EXPO 2008)
***EVENT POSTPONED***

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Pune, India

THE country's first event - Sports, Fitness and Active Leisure (SFAL) Expo 2007 – combining the sports goods and equipment industry with the converging fitness and health and wellness industries was held at Pragati Maidan from 18 – 20 August 2007. Organised by Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd. (EIPL), SFAL 2007 focused on sports goods, fitness equipment and infrastructure, active leisure, and a pivotal allied industry – health and wellness.

101 corporates and associations participated at the event. Occupying a net exhibit space 1,790 sqm., the inaugural SFAL Expo 2007 was the meeting ground for brands, technologists and distributors of sporting goods, fitness equipments, infrastructure, and health and wellness items from across India and from 14 other countries. SFAL Expo 2007 was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, as well as other associations.

Shri Tejendra Khanna, Hon. Lt. Governor of Delhi, inaugurated the event on 18 August at Hall 7 in Pragati Maidan. Shri. K.C. Anand, Vice Chairman, Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (SGEPC), and Shri. Raghunath Rana, Chairman, Sports Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association (SGMEA) were a part of the opening ceremony. Shri S.K. Arora, Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, was the Guest of Honour.

Mr. Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian all rounder of the 1980s, visited the fair on Day 2; Mr. Chetan Chauhan, the stalwart opening batsman of the early 1980s, also was one of the notable dignitaries.

3rd Association World Congress

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Salzburg Congress Center Salzburg Austria

One-to-one business meetings

Meet with industry experts and privately discuss business in a captive 5 star environment.

Listen to the presentations in a case study format

Take advantage of one-to-one meetings with a range of providers and contrast potential travel and tourism solutions.

Educational conference agenda

Practical case studies and dynamic roundtables will be led by industry experts addressing the hottest topics and issues facing the association executives.

Interactivity and problem solving

The event is neither an expo nor a conference. The forum is designed to maximize networking by promoting small groups of discussion and best practice “case studies”.

Ultimate networking opportunities

2 days of intensive networking with like-minded associations.

Luxurious and captive environment: 5- star luncheons and networking reception.

An Introduction to Product Information Management

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Hilton Barcelona Hotel, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

PIM is a new method of submitting product information in the Centralised Procedure (CP). With more than 20 different languages in the EU leading to 1000 or more documents for a single trade name, there is an increased burden on applicants and authorities to handle information for packaging leaflets and product characteristics, especially during the time critical translation process. PIM has been introduced by the EMEA to increase efficiency during exchange of product information and improve the quality and constancy of product information.

This training course is designed to give the participants a good understanding about Product Information Management, the PIM submission process and variations, the translation process and comment handling as well as the exchange standard and templates used.

IADIS International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA 2008)

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

The IADIS CELDA 2008 conference aims to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There have been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a fast pace and affecting academia and professional practice in many ways. Paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centered learning and collaborative approaches have emerged and are being supported by technological advancements such as simulations, virtual reality and multi-agents systems. These developments have created both opportunities and areas of serious concerns.

This conference aims to cover both technological as well as pedagogical issues related to these developments. Main tracks have been identified. However innovative contributions that do not easily fit into these areas will also be considered as long as they are directly related to the overall theme of the conference – cognition and exploratory learning in the digital age.

IADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

The IADIS WWW/Internet 2008 Conference aims to address the main issues of concern within WWW/Internet. WWW and Internet had a huge development in recent years. Aspects of concern are no longer just technical anymore but other aspects have aroused. This conference aims to cover both technological as well as non-technological issues related to these developments.

Iraq Telecoms

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, 44 Grosvenor Square London, England, United Kingdom W1K 2HP

Building on its 2006 and 2007 successes, Iraq Telecom 2008 is proud to be working alongside the key industry stakeholders on developing the vast potential of this market.

A targeted and result driven agenda

Iraq Telecom 2008, hosted under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and with the participation of the ITU, provides an interactive platform for key decision makers to discuss and act on the partnerships, strategies and investments needed for a successful Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment.

The Iraqi government senior delegation include:

H.E. Jassim Mohammed Jafer, Minister Of Communications
H.E. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Former Minister of Communications
H.E. Haider Al Abadi, Head of the Economic Commission in the Iraqi Parliament

ICE 2008 — International Coatings Expo ***Event Unavaialble***

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Lakeside Center, McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois United States

Learn about these critical products and services at the industry's most recognized exhibition. The International Coatings Expo, a coatings industry tradition since 1932, combines the largest North American exhibition for the coatings manufacturing and construction chemicals industry with valuable Preshow Short Courses and the industry's state-of-the-art, forward-thinking technical conference—FutureCoat!

Mipcom: The World's Audio Visual Content Market

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, Cannes, Provence Cote dAzur France

MIPCOM is the global content event for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. It provides the key decision-makers in the TV, film, digital and audiovisual content, production and distribution industry with the only market conference and networking forum to discover future trends and trade content rights on a global level.

Network Centric Operations 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Hilton Hotel, Singapore

1. Networking: The 2007 event attracted over 160 attendees, with the majority comprising of senior decision makers from military organizations from Asia and beyond. We're creating a bigger event for 2008 and garnering brand new contacts for you

2. Country updates: The forum provided great value for cross- country understanding of NCO within Asia. 2008 will have more updates from leading countries and new case studies from other Asian countries

3. Industry updates: 2007 allowed delegates to gain a much better understanding and appreciation of NCW/ NCO not only in the military domain, but in all its applications - strategies, products, solutions, innovations and upgrades. 2008 will enhance this with a bigger exhibition area and more showcases on the latest to help you with your NCO

GCC Food Security, Pricing & Quality Control Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008,
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Across the globe there is growing concern over the rise in food prices, and in some places governments harbor fears of possible civil unrest if the problem persists and worsens, so much so that some have begun take measures to secure their supplies of basic staples like rice.

In the GCC nations, which rely heavily on imported foods, food pricing, quality and security is an especially big concern, and regional governments must find ways to ensure safe and reliable supplies of food to sustain their growing populations.

We encourage you to join us for The GCC Food Security, Pricing & Quality Control Conference and discuss the important issues of food pricing, security, and quality with other concerned parties from the government and private sectors.

PIDA Training - International Commercial Arbitration - Study of a mock case under the ICC Rules of arbitration

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
International Chamber of Commerce, 38. cours Albert 1er Paris, Ile de France France 75008

Training highlights
• Study of a mock case within small working groups
• Technical and practical presentations with international experts
• Debate amongst participants and speakers during interactive plenary sessions

Stretch & Shrink Film 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Georgia United States

Stretch & Shrink Film 2008 will provide an international forum in bringing together stretch film producers, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers. Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates will stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and business trends.

Insurance Times forum Commercial Lines

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008,
Hilton Tower Hill, Hilton Tower Bridge London, England, United Kingdom

In response to market demand, Insurance Times has created the Insurance Times Forum. The inaugural event will be held at the Hilton Tower Hill on 13 October 2008, and the day will be packed with top quality speakers covering the very topics you need to discuss for success in the competitive market we all face.
Join industry giants for insightful debate, exciting plenary presentations and our exclusive live interview of Peter Cullum by Fortis CEO, Barry Smith.

Latest Advances in Drug Discovery Informatics

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Bryn Mawr College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

eCheminfo’s InterAction Meetings brings together researchers, industry experts and managers, academics and solution providers with a common interest of improving the productivity and effectiveness of modeling and informatics methods in drug discovery, design and development. In addition to meeting presentations, significant time at meetings is reserved for panel discussions, workshops, and evening poster session and networking activities.

Symposium in Stem Cell Repair & Regeneration

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008,
Hammersmith Hospital Campus London, England United Kingdom

Professor Nagy Habib presents the Symposium in Stem Cell Repair & Regeneration as part of the Faculty of Medicine's Postgraduate Short Courses.

* Molecular profiling
* Stem cell renewal
* Cell plasticity
* Embryonic, foetal and adult stem cells
* Clinical applications
* Cancer stem cells

Icograda Design Week

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 19, 2008,
Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Piemonte Italy

Icograda Design Week Torino is designed, managed and organized by Icograda – International Council of Graphic Design Associations and by Aiap – Italian Association of Visual Communication Design.

This is a leading Italian and European event in terms of size and quality, it includes 3-day international conference, exhibitions, forums and several workshops for students. The speakers are major international authorities in different sectors of visual communication: branding, advertising, graphic design, web design, interactive design, type design, animation, illustrations, new media art.
Along with these, the input of authors and experts from contiguous sectors will supply guidelines and perspectives for potential directions of development in design.

ASSETS 2008: 10th ACM Conference on Computers and Accessibility

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

The ASSETS meetings are developed with the specific focus of facilitating sharing of information, exchange of ideas, through formal paper sessions, demonstrations, posters, and informal/social events. To this purpose, ASSETS is a single track conference to encourage group participation and interactions.

The conference program covers a multitude of topics relevant to assistive technologies and universal accessibility and is structured around technical papers, poster sessions, demonstrations, the doctoral consortium, and the student research competition.

22nd Brazilian Symposium of Database (SBBD 2008)

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Auditório da Adunicamp Campinas, Sao Paulo Brazil

As annual events sponsored by the Computer Brazilian Society (SBC), the Brazilian Symposiums on Data Base (SBBD) and Software Engineering (SBES) gather researchers, students and practitioners from Brazil and abroad, who present and discuss topics related to the state of the art in their respective areas.

Graded "A" by CAPES evaluation, previous editions of both symposiums have been recognized by the high quality of accepted papers, co-located workshops, invited talks and tutorials, which were delivered by internationally acknowledged researchers.

22nd Brazilian Symposium on Software Engineering (SBES 2008)

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Auditório da Adunicamp Campinas, Brazil

As annual events sponsored by the Computer Brazilian Society (SBC), the Brazilian Symposiums on Data Base (SBBD) and Software Engineering (SBES) gather researchers, students and practitioners from Brazil and abroad, who present and discuss topics related to the state of the art in their respective areas.

Graded "A" by CAPES evaluation, previous editions of both symposiums have been recognized by the high quality of accepted papers, co-located workshops, invited talks and tutorials, which were delivered by internationally acknowledged researchers.

3rd IFIP TC2 Central and East European Conference on Software Engineering Techniques CEE-SET 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Continental Hotel Brno, Czech Republic

The conference is to be a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences concerning software engineering techniques. We solicit original and unpublished papers, from European countries and beyond, showing strengths and weaknesses of various software engineering techniques.

International Symposium on Computer Science and its Applications (CSA-08)

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Wrestpoint Hotel Hobart, Tasmania Australia

CSA-08 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of advances in Computer Science.

The CSA-08 will provide an opportunity for academic and industry professionals to discuss the latest issues and progress in the area of CSA. In addition, the symposium will publish high quality papers which are closely related to the various theories and practical applications in CSA. Furthermore, we expect that the symposium and its publications will be a trigger for further related research and technology improvements in this important subject.

Plant Maintenance in the Middle East 2008 Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
The Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

With over 10 years of delivering specialist refining and petrochemical conferences globally, The World Refining Association is delighted to announce that it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Plant Maintenance in the Middle East 2008 Conference from 13-15 October 2008 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The Plant Maintenance in the Middle East 2008 Conference will combine high-level presentations with informal discussions to examine all of the key maintenance issues and challenges currently faced by the Middle East downstream sector.

The Conference will give particular focus to identifying the most effective and cost-saving maintenance metrics and measuring the effectiveness of maintenance systems. Also high on the event’s agenda, we will take a look at the most efficient and up-to-date shutdown and turnaround planning and scheduling methods and reviewing which cutting-edge condition monitoring techniques and technologies are currently leading the market. Additionally, the event will provide detailed information on major HSE updates.

AGU Chapman Conference on Biogeophysics

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008,
Portland, Maine United States

The objective of the Chapman Conference on Biogeophysics is to bring together geophysicists, biophysicists, geochemists, geomicrobiologists, and environmental microbiologists conducting multidisciplinary research with potential impact on biogeophysics in order to define the current state of the science, identify the critical questions facing the community and to generate a roadmap for firmly establishing biogeophysics as a critical subdiscipline of earth science research.

SIMEXPO 2008 - Scientific Instrument Manufacturing

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

The 2nd international exhibition and conference for the manufacturing of scientific instrumentation, equipment, components and materials for all of Russia’s scientific, research, and technological industries, including:

Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Medicine
Ecology
Geology
Agricultural Technology
Experimental Mechanics
Nanotechnology

SIMEXPO – Is an international trade show in Russia for instruments and equipment for scientific research in
various fields of science: physics, chemistry, biology,
biotechnology, medicine, ecology, geology, agriculture,
information technologies, mechanics, nanotechnology
and aerospace as well as the materials and components
for their manufacturing and operation.

11th Tunisian Petroleum Exploration & Production Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008,
El Mouradi Hotel Tunis Tunisia

As in the past conferences, the EPC'2008 will bring together, explorationists and engineers from the oil and gas industry and the university, to address current issues faced by the oil and gas industry, exchange ideas and experiences, improve your knowledge and skills and discuss business.

61st Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 17, 2008,
Marriott Dallas/Addison Quorum by the Galleria Dallas, Texas United States

The Sixty First Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC) will be held Oct 13-17, 2008 at the Marriott Dallas/Addison Quorum by the Galleria in Dallas, Texas. The GEC has been in the Dallas area only once before. The 35th GEC was hosted by UT Dallas in 1982

The GEC has a long and distinguished history. The GEC was started as the Gas Discharge Conference in 1948 as an offshoot of The Nottingham Conferences. Such famous scientists as W. Allis, S. Brown, D. Alpert and others organized this first conference at Brookhaven National Laboratory. I. Langmuir also attended various GECs and presented.

General Management Program

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 28, 2008,
Zagreb, Croatia

The General Management Program is an intensive, two-week executive education program designed for high potential and senior-level managers. It is organized by the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, in cooperation with the Zagreb School of Economics & Management. Many of the cases and examples used in the classroom are based on the William Davidson Institute's experiences with companies which operate in emerging and transitional markets around the world. The program combines both theory and practice.

The General Management Program enables participants to acquire a broad, cross-functional approach to general management. Participants leave the program with an improved skill set, and fresh ideas for approaching critical business issues. Upon completion of the program, participants receive General Management Program certificates issued by the William Davidson Institute and the Zagreb School of Economics & Management.

Medical Tourism Congress India 2008

Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 15, 2008,
Le Royal Meridien 1, GST road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai, Tamil Nadu India

India needs to promote the ‘high-tech healing’ of its healthcare sector as a tourist attraction in order to make ‘Brand – India’ a global leaders in medical tourism.

MT in India is never out of the world’s media, mainly because of its untapped potential. A conference on MT in India will be a lucrative opportunity for the global healthcare industry.

The growth potential of MT in India is unparalleled to any other emerging market. The industry is hungry for knowledge, information and management. Medical Tourism Congress India 2008 will provide the essential platform for the private medical sector to engage with the Indian medical regulatory authority. This event will become meeting place for local and international companies to explore opportunities, partnerships and of course networking.