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Conventions: Nov 03, 2008

13th Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADIPEC is the premier event in the Middle East serving the international oil and gas industry, bringing together leading industry executives, government figures and academics all under one roof for four days of dedicated networking.

ADIPEC is designed to promote cooperation and understanding between the international oil and gas community and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and technology transfer.

ADIPEC 2008 is making substantial investment in show content and programme features specifically designed to create a unique atmosphere that will attract international buyers and influencers at the very highest levels.

MRA Annual Conference & RIF 2008- Las Vegas

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

MRA sponsors two National Conferences: the Annual Conference, held in the Spring, and the Fall Conference & Research Industry Forum.

When you attend these meetings, you will discover the latest tools and how to apply them to your business, develop skills, expand your knowledge of marketing research and establish a network of research professionals.

Asia Oil & Gas Investment Congress 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008,
Singapore

Asia Oil & Gas Investment Congress 2008 brings together international and regional NOCs, IOCs and small-cap oil & gas companies to explore the abundant opportunities for exploration and investment in Asia.

This is the only event where Asian regulators address policy changes, where juniors meet Asian investors and where super majors identify upstream investment opportunities in Asia. For more information, visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/asiaoilgas

Soldier Technology India

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi India

Soldier Technology India brings together 250+ senior figures involved in enhancing the capabilities of the dismounted soldier in Asia. With a keynote presentation from DG Infantry and military and researcher presentations on the F-INSAS soldier modernisation programme and BMS programme nowhere else will you be able to get the latest updates on India’s force modernisation and build strong long-term relationships in the Asian soldier modernisation community.

6th European Symposium on Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Palais de Congres, Paris, Ile de France France

The rapid development of aerothermodynamics for space vehicles, driven by the need to solve the problems of high-speed flight for advanced launchers including propulsion systems, re-entry vehicles and planetary descent and landing systems, necessitates a regular forum at European level for technical discussion and interaction on this important challenging field. ESA in collaboration with ONERA and CNES, with its co-sponsors DLR, CIRA and CEAS are therefore organizing this sixth European Symposium on Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles. The First Symposium took place in May 1991 at ESTEC; the Second Symposium was combined with the 4th European High Velocity Database Workshop and took place in November 1994 at ESTEC. The third and the fourth symposium took place in 1998 and 2001, respectively at ESTEC and at CIRA. The last symposium was held at DLR Cologne in November 2004. The present sixth symposium in 2008 will take place on the premises of ONERA Meudon in the vicinity of Paris and Versailles and will keep the aerodynamic community abreast of the expected developments in aerothermodynamics for the next decade.

Biel light + building Buenos Aires

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008,
La Rural Conference and Exhibition Centre, Buenos Aires Argentina

The 11º Edition of BIEL light + building will take place between
03 - 07 of November 2009 at La Rural Trade Center.
BIEL light + building shall be held on a surface of 35,000 sqm. meters and it is expected to have over 400 exhibitors displaying their products as well as 40,000 professional visitors.

DMACH 2008 Conference

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Petra University Amman, Jordan

Cultural heritage research and practice is increasingly aided by and dependent on digital media. In the last decade or so, digital media have become the choice media for the documentation, management, and communication of cultural heritage. However, it is often argued that digital media tend to create and compile value-free content and thus are unable to communicate cultural and symbolic meanings. Digital media, as any other medium, tend to amplify or reduce the cultural phenomena as a result of their constraints and limitations. Thus the issue of using digital media for cultural heritage is by no means a simple one and must be examined from different angles. The aim of DMACH2008 is to explore the opportunities and challenges of using digital media in the research, preservation, management, interpretation, and representation of cultural heritage.

World Scrap Metal Congress 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

In 2008, World Scrap Metal Congress will specifically gather ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal buyers and traders from China, India, Korea, Turkey and rest of South East Asia through strategic partnership with key steel, aluminum and copper associations.

This will be an unparallel event for international scrap metal sellers to meet buyers from the largest consuming markets in the world.

World Airpower Summit

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Rome, Lazio Italy

World Airpower Summit is the first World Forum dedicated exclusively to current and future air and space power. Delegations, led by decision makers including Chiefs of Staff, Assistant Chiefs of Staff, Project Leaders, Scientists and Strategists from over 60 of the World's largest purchasing markets will be hosted by the event. The aim is to further strengthen the relationship between Air Forces around the world and the Industry in support of Airpower.

World Airpower Summit will not only promote new partnerships, but will reaffirm existing key international relations between the private and the public sector.

HR Technology Summit

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Hotel AB Skipper, Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

Over three days and two nights the Summit will offer senior HR executives, from all over the Globe, a highly focused program; key-note presentations, interactive panel discussions, one-to-one meetings and exclusive gala dinners at the five star AB Skipper hotel.

The use of technology in HR management has grown considerably in recent years. Human resource Information Systems (HRIS) have developed from being largely used for administrative and data recording purposes to being applied in processes such as recruitment, workforce planning, flexible benefits, absence management, learning, development and employee engagement.

This highly focused summit will not only explore the hottest industry topics but also allow participates to enjoy the benefits of five star hospitality and entertainment in the beautiful City of Barcelona.

Preclinical Safety Sciences

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008,
University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark

This course provides a full introduction to preclinical safety testing relating to regulations and guidelines in Europe (national, CHMP, ICH level). The course faculty is European-based leading experts in preclinical safety testing and safety sciences. Topics will be presented through interactive lecture and hands-on workshop training methods, with an emphasis on practical application of the regulations and guidelines pertinent to preclinical and clinical medicines development and registration. The content for this course focuses on development of small molecule medicines and biologically-derived medicines.

Key Topics

* Role of preclinical safety studies in medicines development and registration in Europe
* Outline of preclinical medicines discovery and development, regulatory and industry perspectives^
* Translational aspects of preclinical safety sciences, including safety biomarkers
* Scope and type of preclinical safety studies and timing to clinical development and registration
* Contemporary scientific and regulatory topics of interest: environmental risk assessment, single and repeat dose toxicity, establishing first human dose, juvenile animals studies, safety pharmacology, toxicity to the immune system, genotoxicity carcinogenicity testing, pharmaco-toxicokinetics, metabolism, reproduction toxicology protocols and interpretation for pregnancy labeling of pharmaceuticals, when
mechanistic studies are needed, impurities and others
* Specific aspects of vaccines, anticancer medicines, biotechnology-derived medicines
* The Common Technical Document and Assessment Report structures in Europe, may be included on case-by-case

International Trade Partners Conference (ITPC) 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
The Fairmont Orchid Kohala Coast, Hawaii United States

Last year, at the International Trade Partners Conference (ITPC) 2007, over 200 executives from all over the world gathered in Hawaii to hear insights and perspectives from some of the industry’s leading visionaries. In fact, since 1985, ITPC has earned a reputation for bringing together industry leaders to learn, network, and discuss compelling issues face-to-face. Executives who attend ITPC meet high-level executives from all over the world.

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Cannes

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 7, 2008,
Palais des Festivals Cannes, Provence Cote dAzur France

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the industry's largest and most strategic conference for senior IT and business professionals.

Programs:
Symposium Communities
Symposium Communities are networking groups specifically aligned to the role you play in your organization. We've designed Symposium Communities to deliver you the most relevant content and most meaningful interactions possible at Symposium/ITxpo, by providing you a community of peers with and from whom you'll learn all weeklong.

Kick-Off sessions
Jump-start your Symposium/ITxpo experience on Monday. These Kick-Off sessions are designed to showcase research findings selected from the technologies and trends that will impact your role going forward.

The ITxpo Experience:
Solution Provider Sessions
Empowered with advice and tools on what to do, the next step is getting down to doing it. Our Solution Provider Sessions are designed to highlight unique, compelling products and services aimed at helping you do just that. Our sponsoring solution providers draw on the successes of their own customers to demonstrate the success possible, and also the obstacles along the way.

ITxpo Theaters
Join Gartner analysts and our Premier Sponsors in ITxpo Marketplace Theaters for fast-paced presentations on key technology directions aligned with each Marketplace. At the ITxpo Premier Sponsor Theater, you'll hear straight from the industry's leading technology companies. Each Premier Sponsor will host a special Theater session with product announcements, case studies, road maps, and product visions.

Carriers World CEE

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Le Meridien Hotel, Vienna Austria

The start, middle and end of sucessful telecoms business negotiation

Your one-stop-shop in CEE telecoms

Now in its fifth year, Mb<>Carriers World CEE will equip you with all the insight and the contacts you need to succeed in Central and Eastern Europe's fast changing telecoms marketplace.

The conference will bring together board-level speakers from over 30 of the region's carriers and operators to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their core business

Child in the City 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Rotterdam, South Holland Netherlands

The European Network for Child Friendly Cities and the Child in the City Foundation are co-operating on this conference, which focuses on two themes. The conference will discuss the theme of child-friendliness on a small scale: the Child Friendly Communities. Children can have an overview of this scale, which moreover enables a co-operation of a variety of partners which is easier to realise than on the level of the municipality. The second theme will offer an answer to a question that has been asked several times at the former conferences: when can a city be called a child friendly city, or what are the Points of Reference for Child Friendly Cities.

We expect more than 300 representatives of municipalities, researchers and other stakeholders from all over Europe to contribute to the exchanges of practices and knowledge. As in the past, the conference will have a multidisciplinary character, bringing together politicians, urban planners, community workers, youth workers, civil servants and everyone who’s involved in making communities more child friendly. To enrich the attendee experience, the Program Committee selects speakers from cities with exciting experiences on the field and includes internationally renowned scientists. The 4th Child in the City Conference is expected to be another successful educational event and an opportunity to exchange the latest information with scientists and practitioners.

Merr Institute Fin Raiser

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 3, 2008,
Lewes Yacht Club, Lewes, Delaware United States

The Merr Institute, the non-profit rescue and response for all local sea mammals and sea tutles, will once again make a splash at the Lewes Yacht Club for an evening of fun, food, spirits and song - all to help raise operating funds for an organization developed for our aquactic neighbours

Tickets:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door

Waterproof Membranes 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Maritim Hotel Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Waterproof Membranes 2008, the 2nd international industry conference organised by AMI, will take place at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany on 3-5 November 2008. The focus is on construction and civil engineering applications such as roofing membranes and geomembranes. On the first evening there will be a cocktail reception, followed by a 2-day programme of expert presentations. A small exhibition runs alongside the conference.

Waterproof Membranes 2008 provides an international forum for all companies involved in waterproofing membranes to learn about the latest developments in materials, technology, applications and market trends.

Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology – Korea 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Convention Center, Grand Hilton Seoul, South Korea

The ACPE-KOREA 2008 will offer a three day long distinctive program. On the first day an introduction to pharmacovigilance, a national medication safety system, and an introduction to risk management will be covered. The meeting will continue with the introduction of basic principles of Pharmacoepidemiology; study design & application, drug utilization review, vaccine safety, as well as more advanced topics in Pharmacoepdemiology during the following two days. The world's leading experts and prominent regional experts in Pharmacoepidemiology will join this event. We expect that this meeting will provide a platform for communication and discussion on issues facing scholars, industry employees, policy-makers, and consumers alike. I am most certain that every participant in this conference will not only benefit from the stimulating and fruitful intellectual exchange but will also enjoy the experience of meeting distinguished international scholars who share common goals and interests.

CSR Asia Summit 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangkok, Thailand

The CSR Asia Summit 2008 will provide insight into the most cutting-edge CSR topics unique to the Asian context, giving you access to some of the leading professionals and thought-leaders from across the region. Get in touch with speakers such as Kasit Piromya, former ambassador of Thailand in the US, David Arkless, Manpower’s Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs and others from Coca-Cola, HP, Total, UBS, adidas, Citi, Cisco, Merck, Tesco, Cadbury Schweppes, Edelman, the UN Global Compact and Asian Development Bank among others. Find out the 24 workshop topics that will set the tone for discussions from our website: CSR Asia

International Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology (Future Play 2008)

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Toronto's Delta Chelsea Hotel Toronto, Ontario Canada

Future Play is a unique forum for academic researchers to present their rigorously peer-reviewed papers to an audience that includes games developers, investors, government representatives and other cool, smart people engaged in the world of computer games and digital media.

The Future Play Conference focuses on three main themes. The first theme, future game development, addresses academic research and emerging industry trends in the area of game technology and game design. The second theme, future game impacts and applications, includes academic research and emerging industry trends focused on designing games for learning, for gender, for serious purposes, and to impact society. Finally, the third theme, future game talent, is designed to provide a number of industry and academic perspectives on the knowledge, skills, and attitude it takes to excel in the games industry.

Future Play addresses these issues through exciting and thought-provoking keynotes from leaders in academia and industry, peer-reviewed paper sessions, panel sessions (including academic and industry discussions), workshops (including design, technology, and career workshops), and exhibitions of posters, games, and the latest game technologies and supports.

Algoma U once again teams up with the Ontario University Institute of Technology to give Future Play attendees the chance to interact with some of the most talented people in the gaming world today.

International Conference on Analysis and Its Applications (ICAA 2008)

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Aligarh Mulim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh India

The purpose of the conference is to bring together the mathematicians from all over the world working in the related areas to present their researches, to exchange new ideas, to discuss challenging issues,to foster future collaborations and to expose young researchers.

Essentials of Supplier Quality Management

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Effective supplier management is vital for an organizations quality improvement. This course covers best practice throughout the supplier management lifecycle incorporating selection, planning, monitoring and control.It will focus on the 4 most important areas such as supplier qualification, supplier selection , supplier evaluation and supplier development.The course will also look into the importance of supplier negotiation.

Objectives:

* Increase the probability of selecting suitable suppliers for its business
* Evaluate potential suppliers performance effectively
* Develop plans for managing suppliers
* Apply techniques for tracking and control supplier performance
* Understand what industry standards are and the ways of improving competitiveness
* Develop supplier performance
* Improve quality of products and services of an operation

Insuring Future Climate Change

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Gjensidige Oslo Norway

This conference brings together researchers, stakeholders and decision-makers from insurance, science and politics in order to stimulate discussion and dialog. The aim is to promote pro-active actions for reducing risks before serious impacts of climate change are upon us.

The conference sessions intend to present theoretical knowledge as well as practical tools on calculating climate risk, mapping risk geographically, possibilities and limits of adaptation, and communicating risk. Collaboration between the public and private sector is discussed as well as a philosophical approach to the issue of who should bear responsibility for adaptation and damage reduction. Case-studies from different regions in Europe and the most central types of climate extremes are presented to round off each topical session. The studies present experience on mapping, prediction and damage reduction of climate events such as storms, flooding, sea-level rise and snow-blizzards.

While society as a whole must bear the cost of climate change - in the form of higher insurance premiums or infrastructure repairs financed by taxes, knowledge on the effects of climate change on the business and climate protection can bring huge economic opportunities. Thanks to new technologies, increased energy efficiency, and new products within risk management, it is possible to be prepared by acting and planning today.

Huangguoshu International Interdisciplinary Conference on Biomedical Mathematics

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 9, 2008,
Huangguoshu National Park of China Guizhou China

The Huangguoshu International Interdisciplinary Conference on Biomedical Mathematics - Promising Directions in Imaging, Therapy Planning and Inverse Problems will be held November 3-9, 2008 at the Huangguoshu National Park of China, Guizhou, China. The conference will be of an interdisciplinary nature and bring together scientists from several fields of knowledge. The cross-fertilization that will be achieved in this way will contribute to new ideas, methods, and techniques for the solution of important real-world problems in biomedical imaging, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and related areas.

Exhibition Trafic 2009: International Road Safety and Equipment Exhibition

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Madrid, Madrid Spain

TRAFIC is an International Road Safety and Equipment Exhibition. Every year professionals from over 40 countries visite it with the aim of finding out first-hand the main technological innovations on the subject of road safety and equipment.

Thanks to the high technological level and to the importance of its exhibitors, TRAFIC has become an essential meeting place for the representatives of the road safety and equipment sector all over the world and proof of this is the growing presence of companies and professionals from other countries. Furthermore, at TRAFIC more than twenty exhibitors have a chance to present their newest and most innovative products using the Forum TRAFIC INFORMS, aimed at helping to make the show more dynamic and to promote the image and the presence of the exhibitors.

Exhibtion Broadcast 2009: International Radio and Television Equipment Exhibition

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Madrid, Madrid Spain

Broadcoast is a Radio and Television Equipment Exhibition. Its previous edition confirmed its position as the second most important fair in Europe and the third most important event in the world within its field. The exhibition featured the participation of about 180 direct exhibitors and over 16,800 trade visitors. There was a high level of foreign participation, which confirms the fair’s growing international dimension. In this respect, in 2006 the fair featured the participation of exhibitors from 15 different countries and was visited by professionals of 34 nationalities, including the following, in order of importance Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, Andorra, Italy and France.

Iskandar Malaysia Moving Forward

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 3, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The Iskandar Malaysia (IM) is set to become Southern Peninsular Malaysia’s most developed region, where living, entertainment, environment and business seamlessly converge within a bustling and vibrant metropolis.

Outline

• New hot spots and centers of gravity

• Trends and directions

• Real estate and investment opportunities

• Building and development plans

• Iskandar Malaysia (IM)
- Master Plan
- What, where and why?

• What is the overall vision for the proposed IM

Floodfighters :: 2008

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Small to Medium size Enterprises, together with first responder and emergency response stakeholder organisations, must all work together to deal with the effects of critical incidents and extreme weather events such as floods.

This year's main flooding conference – FloodFighters :: 2008 – will continue its mission of developing business and organisational resilience to extreme weather events, as well as providing leading edge tactical workshops for first responders and their managers.

FloodFighters :: 2008 will highlight:

• Emergency response case studies;
• Crisis management;
• Managing the recovery;
• Situation assessment;
• Resource issues and solutions;
• Testing the new plan; and
• Media communication;

Health Achieve 2008: Inspiring Ideas & Innovation

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Metro Toronto COnvention Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

Conference
If you play an important role in health care, this show is a 'must attend' for you. See the latest in technology, listen to some of the most dynamic leaders in our industry and participate in sessions covering many of the issues facing health care today.

Please join us for HealthAchieve2008 on November 3, 4 & 5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building.

Exhibition

Luxury Marketing

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

Innovative Tactics for achieving Revenue Growth,

Brand Elevation & Category Leadership in the Luxury Market

This 2-day dynamic and informative workshop aims to address some of the ongoing changes in the luxury market, the mindset and lifestyle trends of the affluent, and how to synthesise this information for greater results and leadership in the high net worth marketplace. Learn how luxury companies such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Godiva Chocolate, Bentley and Ralph Lauren reach out to their affluent clients and survive in today’s competitive luxury market.

Unique Features

• Practical Tips & Insights • In-Depth Discussions
• Interactive Exercises On “Creating An Environment Of Luxury”
• Case Studies on Apple, Bentley, Shiseido, Mac, Mandarin Oriental, Godiva Chocolate, Ralph Lauren, The Four Seasons, etc.

NOBUGS 2008 Conference

Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Rydges Cronulla Beach Hotel Sydney, New South Wales Australia

The aim of the NOBUGS series of conferences is to foster collaboration for developers of computer techniques in scientific instrumentation, especially as employed at large scale user facilities. The conference seeks to improve the user's scientific productivity by focusing on the interaction between the experimenter and the facilities' infrastructures, apparatus, and data.