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Conventions: Feb 02, 2009

Soldier Technology US 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia United States

The Only Event In North America Where You Can Learn From Soldier Modernization Military Experts And Meet The Industry’s Most Innovative Suppliers

Soldier Technology US is the key meeting place in north America for the soldier modernization community. With over 350 attendees at are 2008 event, 2009 will once again deliver key program managers from PEO Soldier, US Marines Corps, the US Army and experts from around the world. Soldier Technology US also delivers to you the industry’s leading prime contractors and suppliers, all showcasing their latest products and innovative solutions to advance the capabilities of dismounted soldiers.

Situated in the heart of Crystal city, no where else will you get to meet and learn from the soldier modernizations leading program managers and experts across 3 value driven days.

Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Crowne Plaza Hotel Mid-Peninsula San Francisco, California United States

The Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology provides a program and format to get an expert start in the ink jet field, to get an update or to open up new ink jet fields.

Understanding the fundamentals is a prerequisite to any development. The Ink Jet Academy offers a one and one-half day course covering the basic theory of all the diverse types of ink jet technology in use today. Learn how the printheads work, what materials are used in their fabrication and the theory of operation. Learn about inks and media used, how they are formulated and the supply and support systems used. This course assumes a basic scientific knowledge and will provide a useful background to anyone entering the ink jet industry or seeking an efficient update of ink jet technology.

Latin Rail 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida United States

Latin Rail is a three day business and networking conference designed to allow Latin rail operators to address their challenges, and for global service providers to capitalize on the emerging opportunities presented. This landmark event facilitates interaction between the community’s key players, and aids the development of a 21st century, liberalized Latin rail industry.

Key issues include:

developing a thriving rail freight operation

attracting funding and passengers to beat intermodal competition

financing urban passenger transport

changing the managerial environment in a railway company

lessons from the privatization process

private sector investment opportunities

developing rolling stock fleets for 21st century needs

Flexible Packaging Middle East 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
JW Marriott Hotel Dubai United Arab Emirates

Flexible Packaging Middle East 2009 will provide a forum to debate the latest developments in materials and manufacturing technology.

This conference aims to bring together world experts to debate the material selection, production and global trends in the flexible packaging industry.

6th Biomarkers Summit

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

The pharmaceutical industry is facing high clinical development costs and declining drug discovery success rates. The importance of biomarkers is paramount when transforming drug discovery, molecular diagnostics and clinical development in the research and development process.

SMi’s Biomarkers Summit, the 6th in the biomarkers series offers a unique opportunity to hear about the latest developments from industry leaders. Bringing together knowledge and expertise, it’s designed to create the perfect setting for the exchange of ideas and networking opportunities.
Examine the latest developments in the biomarker research, and listen to case studies from the leading companies in the field. Discussions will include issues on the latest developments in biomarker research from discovery to validation to clinical issues.

Process Manufacturing Congress 2009
***POSTPONED***

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Palace Hotel Berlin Berlin, Berlin Germany

Process Manufacturing Congress 2009, 2nd & 3rd February, Hotel Palace, Berlin, will feature keynote addresses, presentations and panel discussions of 40 industry speakers. Topics such as the future of manufacturing regulations; sterile manufacturing; outsourcing; novel strategies and advances in large scale and scale up production will be explored.

The event will attract over 150 senior-level decision makers working in Pharmaceutical Process Manufacturing from the UK, Europe and US’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and research institutions.

Advances in Cardiometabolic Research - Basic Science and Clinical Aspects

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 5, 2009,
Zydus Research Centre,Cadila Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Sarkhej-Bavla NH#8A, Moraiya, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Gujarat India 382210

Every 2 years, Zydus Research Center, the research arm of Zydus Cadila, the fourth largest Indian pharmaceutical company holds an international symposium and attracts active participation from the scientific community worldwide. This year the focus of this symposium is on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases such as artherosclerosis, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and obesity. The event is being co-organized with Center for Integrative Genomics, Switzerland and Indianapolis University, USA. We will have world leading scientists in this area coming together from both academia and industry for 4 days, Feb 2-5, 2009, at Zydus Research Center, Ahmedabad, India.

SPE Reservoir Simulation Symposium 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Waterway Marriot Hotel & Convention Center The Woodlands, Texas United States

The SPE Reservoir Simulation Symposium focuses on current and future reservoir simulation trends and technologies in areas such as

* parallel and high-performance computing
* history matching
* reservoir monitoring and data assimilation
* integrated modeling of reservoirs

Engineers and scientists involved in the development and use of reservoir simulation technologies should plan to attend.

Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development (iPAD) Angola

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Luanda Angola

Angola is one of the fastest growing economies in the world due to its rich mineralresources and rising oil production. The government's focus is on national reconstruction:it has identified investment opportunities in the development of hydroelectric power,water distribution, sanitation and transportation which could improve the rural-urban divide in Angola. iPAD Angola 2008 provides easy access to infrastructure development opportunities and networking. The conference and vendor display will improve your business
positioning, branding and marketing and expose you to new sales opportunities. Make efficient use of time at a focused event and use iPAD Angola 2008 as your portal to the region.

Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 5, 2009,
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, England, United Kingdom

Europe’s largest armoured vehicle conference brings 400 of the world’s leading armour experts and operators from 25 nations together in one place. The subsequent discussion of requirements, technologies, operational experiences and force development allows vendors and operators to enhance their own projects and plans dramatically. Through workshops, a gala dinner, award ceremony and two focus days, the networking opportunities are unprecedented and set the scene for the armoured vehicle community for the year ahead. In one two-day setting you will be updated on all the major programmes and input into the major discussions and challenges facing colleagues and peers.

Contact details:

www.armoured-vehicles.co.uk

Amy Jeffray - enquire@iqpc.co.uk

+44 (0)20 7368 9300

DesignCon 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 5, 2009,
Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, California United States

DesignCon is known for its high-quality education and exciting exhibitions helping semiconductor engineers to find solutions to the latest design challenges.

6th International Conference on Wireless On-demand Network Systems and Services (WONS 2009)

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort - The Cliff Lodge Snowbird, Utah United States

As more and more users become increasingly dependent on wireless and mobile communications, it is necessary to secure a reliable and dependable technology support for "on-demand" services through any of the wireless architectures that have been in development recently, such as mesh networks, wimax, wifi, ad hoc networks, sensor networks, etc.

However, there are serious challenges to overcome, such as the integration of infrastructure-based and ad hoc networks, robust algorithms for self-organizing, reconfigurable wireless networks, on-demand service models and their provision in a highly-volatile interconnection environment, and smooth interoperability of architectures.

WONS, now in its sixth edition, has established itself as a high-quality forum to address these challenges in the context of a workshop that is rich in intense interactions and based on innovative contributions by experts in the field.

Future MRO in Civil Aviation 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

SMi are delighted to announce that our 9th annual MRO conference will take place in London next February.

Once again bringing together leading representatives from the airline, OEM and MRO industries, and this conference is the must-attend event for staying up to date with the latest requirements, challenges and capabilities in the MRO industry.

Address the latest international insights and market trends and gain the perspective from seven different airlines. How are they maintaining their relationships with MRO providers and how is MRO developing in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe?

Attend MRO 2009 and learn about:

• Cutting costs and achieving greater efficiency in MRO
• Opportunities for MRO in the climate of airline consolidation, mergers, exits and new entrants
• The financial outlook on the future of the market
• The airline and engine manufacturers view on green maintenance
• The regulatory perspective

Book by 31st October and receive a £200 discount off delegate price

11th Annual Customer Experience Conference

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
The Ritz-Carlton, Henderson, Nevada United States

Product quality alone is no longer enough to impress the customer. In fact, it is expected to be nothing short of excellent to even be considered among the hundreds of competitors. Businesses have to differentiate themselves in their customer experience to stand out in the marketplace. Companies that adopt an integrated customer strategy, mastering the art of listening to and engaging their customers, are able to forge the strong, long-term business relationships that produce bottom-line results.

Ideas for measuring and managing the customer experience have been articulated for years, but not all deliver results. At the Global Benchmarking Council’s 11th Annual Customer Experience, we will discuss those techniques that work. We will investigate the practices and systems businesses have used successfully to become more customer-centric, efficient and profitable.

16th Annual IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW 2009)

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 6, 2009,
Hyatt Regency at Union Station St. Louis, Missouri United States

Since its inception in Toronto in September 1991, the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop has provided the premier international forum to enable and accelerate change in the electrical safety culture and pushing the envelope on what is possible in preventing workplace injuries from electrical hazards.

LogiCon Europe 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium

As competition intensifies and margins dwindle all eyes are on the supply chain to deliver the competitive advantage to your wider organisation. Your job has never been more challenging – or potentially so critical to profitability. To achieve your objectives you need to work out how to make collaborative more than just a phrase. LogiCon 2009 shows you how to ensure that collaboration is established as a value chain mindset and is effectively underpinned with the necessary infrastructure and processes to deliver competitive advantage. Attend LogiCon 2009 and benchmark your collaboration strategy against that of world-class Retail and FMCG/CPG supply chains. These are the organisations at the forefront of supply chain innovation, with real life experiences, solutions and results to share with you. You’ve heard the theories; now discover proven, practical and results-oriented solutions that can be immediately applied to your own organisation.

BFSI 2009 - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, Maharashtra India

BankTech CXO Summit is hosting up to 150 senior level BFSI executives from India’s largest Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance firms, Asset Management companies, Stock Exchanges and Government Departments who are actively seeking customized solutions for their IT needs. Each delegate is extensively prequalified in terms of their spending budget and current project requirements. Delegates will represent Banks (Retail, Commercial, Corporate, Central, Industrial and Investment), Financial institutions (Asset managers, Risk assessment, Hedge funds) and Insurance companies.

5th International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 5, 2009,
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel Jacksonville, Florida United States

The technical program will combine scientific and engineering advances with management frameworks and policies to achieve effective sediments remediation and environmental protection goals. Approximately 450 platform and poster presentations will be given in 41 specialized sessions. Four panel sessions will provide an opportunity for invited experts and practitioners and the audience to discuss critical issues related to contaminated sediment management.

Web Directions North 09 Conference

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 5, 2009,
Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado, Denver, Colorado United States 80202

Web Directions conferences bring together the web industry’s leading experts from around the world to educate and inspire our attendees. Featuring just polished,professional,practical, inspiring,relevant concepts and techniques that you can practice today

Platts 3rd Annual Central and Eastern European Power

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Marriott Hotel, Al, Jerozoliimskie 65/79 Warsaw Poland 00-697

Platts 3rd Annual Central and Eastern European Power conference will address the most critical issues the region’s power industry is facing today in generation, cross-border transmission, distribution and trading amongst others, and will provide its attendees with an unrivalled opportunity to:

- Assess regulatory developments within CEE countries and their implications for the sector
- Hear about key investment projects in the generation sector and financing strategies
- Discuss challenges related to transmission and distribution of power
- Evaluate security of supplies projects and their progress
- Discover cross-border trading strategies
- Identify opportunities in renewable power generation and financing options
- Examine cross border interconnector capacities and projects in development

Internet Telephony Conference & Expo

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida United States

ITEXPO is the event with an educational program that teaches enterprises, SMBs, and Government Agencies how to select and deploy IP-based voice, video, fax, and unified communications. It's where service providers learn how to profitably roll out services their subscribers are clamoring for. The vibrant Exhibit Hall features solutions for enterprises, SMBs, government and service providers. ITEXPO is where buyers, sellers, resellers, and manufacturers meet to forge relationships and close deals.

International Payments

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
London, England, United Kingdom

This 2-day international payments training course is designed to provide banking professionals with a high-quality foundation for understanding payments in a global context, encompassing the key principles, concepts, infrastructures, practices, issues and developments.

• Look into interdiction and enforcement aspects, and examine the legal and regulatory framework together with stakeholder implications of AML and anti-terrorist financing efforts

• Anticipate the requirements for cross-border ACH payments and discuss the compliance and operational implications to financial institutions

• Examine clearing and settlement across various models and environments

• Create a robust risk management framework by defining foreign exchange risk, operational, settlement, systemic, credit and sovereign risk in the international payments context

• Discuss the evolving global payments landscape in infrastructures, business drivers, industry impact, market trends and indicators

• Identify common operational failures and how to avoid these

Mastering Strategic Alliance Planning

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Jakarta, Indonesia

An influx of investment by both foreign and domestic companies has fertilized the Indonesian region with the capability to grow and expand business practices over the coming decades. This increasing growth of economy would determine that companies must rely heavily on strategic partnerships to expand both operational and technical resources. Through these processes, they would save time and boost productivity by freeing up resources to fully specialise in developing their core competencies. In a recent survey, over 80% of Fortune 500 companies believed that strategic alliance will form a key part of their future growth. Each of these firms were found to have an average of 60 alliances and their executives believed that within the next 5 years they will make up 16-25% of their value.

Middle East Property Development Summit 2009

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 4, 2009,
The Four Seasons Hotel Doha Doha, Qatar

Middle East Property Development Summit 2008 is an exclusive event for senior executives from leading property developers and large construction companies. Attendance includes keynote and case study presentations, one-to-one business meetings, accommodation and meals, plus an opportunity to relax and enjoy the splendid entertainment provided.

ICT Maintenance and Effective Management

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Nairobi Kenya

Many millions of rands are spent each year on investments in ICT with the expectation that a wide range of business benefits will be realised: cost reductions, efficiency improvements, better access to higher quality information, increased profitability, and so on

The ICT benefits management workshop gives you a chance to become familiar with a set of practical tools and insights on how you can manage your ICT investment project(s) for better value delivery.

The workshop will highlight the importance of ICT for South Africa’s economy and society. It underlines that “our innovation performance is crucially dependent on strengthening investment in and the use of new technologies, particularly ICTs, by both the private and public sectors. Information and Communication technologies provide the backbone for the knowledge economy. They account for around half of the productivity growth in modern economies.”

Ink Jet's Role in Emerging Technologies Symposium

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Crown Plaza Hotel Mid-Peninsula, Foster City, San Francisco, California United States

Ink Jet's Role in Emerging Technologies Symposium is a new and novel program designed as a forum to offer, discuss and promote ink jet technologies role and potential to be a key contributing component in emerging technology fields such as alternative energy, biotechnology, electronics and others.

Ink jet's unique capabilities to dispense precise quantities of a wide range of materials results in its utilization in a vast array of applications. Compared to currently employed processes such as injection molding, casting, plating, coating, photolithography, etching etc., ink jet promises significant improvements in production flexibility, the ability to integrate outsourced processes directly into manufacturing lines, dispense a wide range of decorative or functional materials, work directly on components or parts or on much cheaper substrates than possible with current technologies. Its attributes make it an enabling technology that generates breakthroughs in many emerging technologies applications.

Emerging technology developers are constantly stretching ink jet's operational parameters to obtain solutions in printing of exotic materials, precision dispensing, digital manufacturing, etc. This symposium is designed to explore ink jet technology's role (current and potential) to assist in the development and advancement of emerging technologies which continue to advance science and improve our lifestyles.

Join us at IMI's inaugural Ink Jet's Role in Emerging Technologies Symposium to tell your story and to learn how ink jet technology is contributing to the development of emerging advanced technologies.

Emerging Trends and Practices in the Alternative Resolution of IP Disputes

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 2, 2009,
The Cavendish Hotel London, England, United Kingdom

Working through Drug Development

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 6, 2009,
The Rembrandt Hotel London, England, United Kingdom

The development of a new medicine is complex because it requires many different skills. Everyone involved must be aware of the main stages and be able to relate his or her responsibilities to the professional knowledge and needs of other scientists and clinicians.

This course has been designed to show how toxicology,clinical investigations and regulatory practices are joined into a continuous process. It will commence with a general introduction to the process of drug development and continue with lectures on the following aspects: Toxicological requirements, Pharmaceutical and Analytical development, Marketing and Business Development, Pharmacokinetic and Metabolic studies, Phase I and healthy volunteer work: Phase II/III - trial design and protocols, and clinical project management; Handling Safety Data in development; ending on the final day with regulatory matters including marketing applications and post-marketing activities.

EUCI: Fossil Power Plant Fundamentals

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Atlanta, Georgia United States

This general introductory course provides an overview of plant design, operating principles, construction and layout, major components and plant operations. Focus will be on simple presentation of complex engineering ideas, with emphasis on explaining why plants operate as they do and introducing new trends and initiatives.

For each area, after examining the theory, practical examples of applications to problems will be discussed. Attendees will discuss the primary principles involved in successful power plant operations. Since environmental controls are a subject all of their own, emissions and environmental controls will receive secondary focus – we will cover only their basic principles and challenges.

The Triple Aim: Optimizing Health Care Resources for the Good of a Population

Feb 2, 2009 - Feb 3, 2009,
Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Arizona United States

These are the concurrent goals of health care systems that serve populations. Many health care organizations are focused on only one or two of these goals, and may deliver results on one dimension to the detriment of the others. Only by addressing all three can we truly optimize health care resources for a population and achieve broad-based, lasting, transformational results. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) refers to these three goals, pursued simultaneously, as the Triple Aim.

This ground-breaking two-day seminar will provide health care professionals with the opportunity to learn a specific framework for achieving the Triple Aim and to develop a plan for applying the framework to their own organizations. Faculty will use case studies to illustrate the framework and emphasize its application to the specific individuals and populations served by participant organizations.