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Conventions: Feb 10, 2009

R+T Stuttgart

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 14, 2009,
Messe Stuttgart Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg Germany

R+T Stuttgart is an International Trade Fair for Building Technology and Machinery, Interior Construction. Windows, Doors, Roller Blinds, Gates.Building Equipment, Building and Construction.

Manufacturers of Access Control Systems, Adhesives, Bathroom Fittings, Building Cleaning, maintenance & security, Smartcard Technology, CCTV & Remote Monitoring Control Systems, Mining, Concrete, Doors and Windows, Metal Detectors, Fire & Gas Detection Equipment, Floor Finishes, Identification Systems, Interiors & Lighting, Locking Equipment, Marble & Granite Products, Rescue and Emergency Equipment, Security Doors, Shutters & Fencing, Security Glass & Screens, Wall and Ceiling Finishes.

Low Cost Airline World Asia Pacific 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Suntec International Exhibition Centre, Singapore

The growth story for the Asia Pacific’s LCCs will continue at Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2009 with more exciting activities lined up for everyone.

As the Asia Pacific LCC aviation market faces new challenges, you can avail first-hand information from the CEOs of leading LCCs in the region at the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2009 conference. New strategies and innovative business models that will affect the Asia Pacific aviation market in 2009 will be brought to the table at this industry-leading conference.

3rd Annual Air Power India 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
New Delhi, Delhi India

We had over 200 attendees with more than 100 representatives from the Indian Air Force and 50 from the Armed and Naval Forces, NGOs and international Military and Indian Government Bodies. There was also increased participation by the aviation and technology industry.

We were honoured to have the event inaugurated by the Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh DFC and the Air Chief Marshal FH Major, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force.

From the success of the 2008 event, we’re committed to making 2009 bigger and better with the sole aim to enhance the regional and global involvement and interest in Indian Air Power.

CAUTHE Conference 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 13, 2009,
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia Australia

The CAUTHE Conference will return to Western Australia in 2009 and with the appropriate theme of 'See Change: Tourism & Hospitality in a Dynamic World'.

Tourism is on the move in Western Australia and Fremantle, the location for the Conference, is an exciting and dynamic place to meet. The Conference will look at many areas of change such as the environment, cultures, markets and products. Delegates will have the opportunity of attending a great conference in a Tourist-Historic City.

Thermoplastic Concentrates 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
The San Marcos Resort Phoenix, Arizona United States

The conference will provide an international forum for the concentrate industry to meet and discuss the key issues of the moment. Topics will include equipment, raw materials, processing and market served in North America and beyond.

The conference will also provide a picture of the industry in North America, new developments and future trends influencing the industry.

Kiev AgriHort

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
International Exhibition Centre, Kiev, Ukraine

Why Exhibit at Kiev AgriHort 2009 ?

* Kiev AgriHort is the most important international B2B exhibition for agriculture, animal farming and horticulture in Ukraine.
* The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Association of Farmers of Ukraine, endorsing this as the major event in the largest agricultural market in Eastern Europe, officially supported the exhibition.
* Extensive seminar programme running alongside the exhibition.
* Organised in the modern International Exhibition Center “IEC”, conveniently located and only 10 minutes away from the old city centre.
* Organised in the ideal month of February, well ahead of the agricultural season.
* Since 1999, AFIE Kiev, Animal Farming International Exhibition is added as an integrated section of Kiev AgriHort. Among the 2008 exhibitors were companies like: Agrovo, Big Dutchman, GSI Group Europe, Lubing Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Meyn Food Processing Technology, Nedap Velos, Pas Reform, Salmet International, Skiold A/S, Skov A/S, Sprout Matador, Topigs International, Valli International, VDL Agrotech and many others.
* Special focus on AFIE Kiev.
* Incorporating the Victam Ukraine 2009 pavilion. Victam International is the global event for the feed and food chain.
* A high number of quality trade visitors, a large press coverage and great interest of governmental bodies.

37th International Symposium "Actual Tasks on Agricultural Engineering"

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 13, 2009,
Grand Hotel Adriatic, Opatija Croatia

Symposium "Actual Tasks on Agricultural Engineering has been organised for 36 years that shows its tradition and importance. During last years the Symposium achieved more international meaning thanks to co-sponsoring of EurAgEng, CIGR, AAAE and AAESEE. Papers from Symposium's proceedings are indexed into world's famous databases as ISI Proceedings (part of the ISI's Web of Knowledge), ISI - Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings, CABI Agricultural Engineering Abstracts, InterDok and Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - Conference Papers Index.

HR Directors Summit Europe 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Sheraton Hotel Brussels, Belgium

HR Directors Summit Europe 2009 brings together top and leading senior executives from international organisations for knowledge sharing, learning, networking, benchmarking, business development and problem solving. With special guest speaker: LYNDA GRATTON from London Business School, Leading Professor of Management Practice, Organisation and Management.

MAIN TOPICS INCLUDE:

•Recruitment & Retention

•HR Organisational Strategies

•Leadership Training & Development

•Talent Management Strategies

•Diversity in Organisational development

•Flexible Working & Employee Benefits

•HR Outsourcing

•Learning & Coaching

•Change Management

•Performance Management

•Software & Technology in HR

SUMMIT FEATURES:

•Pre-event focused Spotlight Day, interactive & cutting edge

•One-to-one focused pre-arranged meetings

•Presentation from top leading HR Experts

•Panel discussions & Global case studies

•Benchmarking & Networking

•2 Streams: Choose your focus

Programme delivered by:

LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, GENERAL ELECTRIC, EAPM, THE HR DIRECTOR MAGAZINE, ABN AMRO BANK, ADECCO, BT, IBM, MCDONALD´S, PEPSICO EUROPE, EFMD, HUDSON, DANONE, NIKE, OLIVER WYMAN, PROCTER & GAMBLE, SABMILLER, SHELL, DHL, UNILEVER.

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2nd International Conference on Data Management (ICDM) 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh India

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, University of Saskatchewan, Canada and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore take pleasure in inviting you to register, contribute papers and participate at Second International Conference on Data Management ICDM2009. The conference aims to provide a platform for academicians, research scholars, practicing managers and students of management to develop, contribute and present papers in Data management. The event will help in bringing together executives from Industry and academics to meet discuss, exchange views and experiences on various issues managing data for critical decision making in any organization.

Medical Design and Manufacturing 2009 West

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

The complete resource…for every medical specialty…and every application.
Year after year, MD&M continues to showcase the latest advances in medical grade materials, assembly and electronic components, computer aided design and manufacturing, production equipment, automation and controls, packaging materials and machinery, medical device software and validation solutions, enterprise-wide IT, sterilization systems, and a full range of contract service providers.

Electronics West 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

Don't Miss Electronics West 2009 to find the innovative products and technologies you need to maximize your manufacturing process.

You will find everything you need, including:

THE latest advances in electronics manufacturing including; adhesives and solder, contract services, electronic components, PCB production equipment, subassemblies, software,... and more.
THE leading suppliers who know your industry...suppliers with years of experience in every market segment, including Aerospace/Aviation/Military, Automotive, Computers, Consumer Products/Appliances, Industrial Equipment, Information Technology, Medical Equipment and Devices, Motors and Generators, Office Equipment, Test/Scientific/Instrumentation, Telecommunications, and many more.
Technical experts in every booth who are ready to discuss your product specifications and requirements. Match their expertise and capabilities with your needs.
Business-building opportunities to explore supplier alliances, technology licensing, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Green Manufacturing Expo 2009 (Anaheim)

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

At the Green Manufacturing Expo you’ll see a wide spectrum of economically sound solutions for the manufacturing enterprise interested in improving process efficiency, reducing costs, and conserving energy and resources.
Products and services featured at Green Manufacturing Expo include solar and wind energy systems, CAD/Design
for sustainability, energy management software, bio-compostable packaging, recyclable packaging, energy-saving machinery and components, sustainable manufacturing consultants…and much more!

WestPack 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

At WestPack 2009, You'll Find the Latest Ideas, Innovations, and Solutions...For All Your Packaging Challenges.

SEE the Newest Advances in Packaging and Processing: machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation technology, contract services, software, robotics, and more.

FIND Leading Suppliers with years of experience serving your industry: food/beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics/personal care, electronics/IT, consumer products, printing, transportation/industrial, and more.

MEET with Technical Experts in every booth who are ready to discuss your product specifications and requirements and help you match your needs with their capabilities.

DISCOVER Five Special-Focus Pavilions: Contract Packaging and Outsourcing Services, Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging, Green Packaging, Material Handling & Logistics, and Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Packaging.

ATX West 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

The latest advances in automation including adhesives/dispensing equipment, assembly systems, custom automation, control software/hardware, materials handling, motion control, robotics, sensors, vision inspection systems, and much more.

• The world’s leading suppliers who know your industry...suppliers with years of experience in every market segment, including medical/pharmaceutical, consumer products, automotive/transportation, aerospace/defense, food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, electronics/IT/instrumentation, and more.

• Technical experts in every booth who are ready to discuss your product specifications and requirements. Match their expertise and capabilities with your needs.

• Business-building opportunities to explore supplier alliances, technology licensing, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California United States

Year after year, Pacific Design & Manufacturing continues to showcase the latest advances in computer-aided design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping, engineering, components, production and automation machinery, lasers, motors and drives, packaging, electronics, quality systems, networking, enterprise IT, and a full range of contract service providers.a

Australian Disasters Conference 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 13, 2009,
National Convention Centre Canberra, Australia Capital Territory Australia

The Australian Disasters Conference 2009 – Surviving Future Risks – is a major national conference, endorsed by Government, to explore the future disaster risk environment for Australia. The conference outcome is to recommend future ways to enhance mitigation and preparedness measures and build community resilience to meet these new challenges.

20th Annual SO/LIC Symposium & Exhibition

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Marriott Wardman Park Washington, DC United States

The symposium will highlight the myriad of challenges faced in a Persistent Conflict that includes future force structures, Irregular Warfare, Regional Engagement, Coalition Operations, global force posture, interagency coordination, weapon systems and training requirements.

Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre Singapore

Asia’s premiere airline conference where legacy and low cost carriers, airports, regulators and aviation service providers convene to re-examine current business models and innovate strategies aimed at developing a truly low cost business model designed for profi tability and sustainability.

As the Asia Pacific LCC aviation market faces new challenges, you can avail first-hand information from the CEOs of leading LCCs in the region at the
Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2009 conference. New strategies and innovative business models that will affect the Asia Pacific aviation market in 2009 will be brought to the table at this industry-leading conference.

11th E&P Information and Data Management

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom W8 5SR

SMi present the 11th Annual E&P Information and Data Management conference.

The 2009 E&P Information and Data Management will encourage attendees to take a fresh look at the processes and practices they use. The programme will examine not just Information and Data Management activities, but the impact these actions have on the business as a whole. ..

CONFERENCE ADVISORY BOARD INCLUDES:

John Adams, Project Manager, ConocoPhillips
Luigi Salvador, Chief Knowledge Officer, E&P, ENI
Alan Smith, Managing Consultant, Paras Consulting

International Conference on Industrial Technology (IEEE-ICIT 2009)

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 13, 2009,
Monash University, Gippsland Campus Churchill, Victoria Australia

The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of emerging industrial technology. Additionally, it serves as a conduit for channelling advanced technology to the region.

In addition to the expected high technical standard of this conference, we aim to give all participants a real taste of the true Australian culture in the beautiful area of Gippsland. We have dedicated and committed teams with the objective of making this conference not only intellectually stimulating but also enjoyable cultural experience.

Southern Africa Energy Week

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Sandton Sun Towers Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

10th Southern Africa Energy Week 2009 will take place over the 10-12 February 2009, at the Sandton Sun Towers Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Week, which will include senior executives from key Governments, Companies and National Oil Companies, incorporates:

• 5th Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategy Briefing
* 5th Southern African Upstream
* PetroEquity Africa & PetroAfricanus Club Dinner: On The Highveld

Our 10th Southern Africa Energy Week 2009 provides a timely, in-depth management assessment for decision-makers on these key strategic shifts that will impact all Governments, companies, investors, financiers, and service/supply industries within Africa's most energy-critical region.

U.S. Air Force T&E Days 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Hotel Albuquerque Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico United States

The format of this year’s conference includes high level plenary speakers, panel sessions, and concurrent technical sessions to promote information exchange and discussion at both the management and technical levels. The program contains an opening reception, luncheons, short courses for professional development, tours, and exhibit space for industry partners.
The conference will include the AIAA Design-Build-Fly winner presentation and will feature a Best Paper competition with cash prizes provided to the author(s) of the top papers. Papers will be judged on technical significance, technical content, verification/validation of technology and/or processes, significance to current events, and clarity.

ProcureCon Indirect USA 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

ProcureCon Indirect is a senior-level industry forum designed specifically to address the current challenges and characteristics of indirect procurement executives and their finance counterparts. Developed solely from in-depth industry research with indirect executives and their procurement organizations the conference boasts a speaking faculty who have eased their day-to-day challenges by tackling the industries most pressing challenges.

The ProcureCon Conference Series remains at the forefront of the industry providing actionable strategies and benchmarking with the most innovative minds in procurement. With our category breakdown and workshop formats your time onsite allows you to make the most of your time away from the office.

Aquaterra 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Amsterdam RAI Amsterdam Netherlands

Aquaterra is an international conference and exhibition on development in coastal and delta regions. It focuses on managing risks and creating opportunities to meet the challenges of deltaic and coastal development at all levels, from economic and financial to safety and planning issues.

Vitoria Stone Fair 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 13, 2009,
Parque de Exposições Floriano Varejão Rodovia do Contorno - BR 101 Norte - Carapina - Se Espirito Santo, Brazil

The Fair aims at showing the diversity of Brazilian ornamental stones and at encouraging their use. It is designed to create a space for the realization of business and partnerships, to make new technologies known through the exhibition of machinery, tools and new processing methods and management, to promote the sector marketing in Brazil and abroad and to increase exports, especially of finished products with higher aggregate values.

Alive with Music & Movement

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Singapore

Children love to move, run wriggle & jump. They also love to sing & make sound. Providing musical opportunities is vital to early childhood learning. Using their bodies for emotional expression, singing and moving in a variety of ways can aid in children's’ optimum learning, their confidence and later fitness. Combining a global mix of music and movement with approaches to wellbeing from a range of traditions, this workshop will assist teachers and carers to actively encourage children to immerse themselves in the joy of sound and movement.

Trainer's Profile
Carol Crees is a teacher and social worker with a Masters in Early Childhood Studies from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Carol has extensive experience in dance (folk, classical and jazz) and yoga. She specializes in educational early childhood performances as well as in-service music and movement training for early childhood teachers and carers in Sydney and throughout Australia. Carol, together with Gary, has produced a wide range of music and movement resources for teachers of young children. Carol’s passion is combining the many learning possibilities that music and movement offer young children, with a love of world music and dance.

MEFTEC The Banking & Financial Technology Event

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
The Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (BIEC) Bahrain

MEFTEC is the world's premier financial technology event, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and increasing participation from other high-growth international markets. Powered by an invitation-only Hosted Delegate Programme, MEFTEC hosts financial technology executives from across the MEASA region to share experiences, identify best practice and do business with specialist IT vendors. In 2008, MEFTEC brought together more than 800 hosted delegates from 27 countries and over 150 exhibitors.

17th Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF) 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Mar 10, 2009,
Railway Pologround, Chamber House, 38, Agrabad C/A, Chittagong, Bangladesh

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), established in 1959, is a premier Chamber of Bangladesh. It provides a wide spectrum of services to the trade and industry and acts as a catalyst for growth of business in the country. The Chamber has been all along very keen to address the requirements of the commercial capital and aspirations of entrepreneurs so that a congenial atmosphere is assured for growth of trade, industry & economy including induction of more FDI to some potential sectors that offer alluring profit guarantee. As part of its various trade promotional activities, CCCI has been arranging Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF) - the largest international trade fair in the country for the last fifteen consecutive years and the event has been a total success with respect to enthusiastic participation by leading local, foreign and multinational business & manufacturing enterprises of Asia, Europe, USA and African countries.

2nd Annual Corporate Counsel Forum on Reducing Legal Costs

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
The Carlton Hotel on Madison Avenue New York, New York United States

American Conference Institute’s 2nd Annual Corporate Counsel Forum on Reducing Legal Costs has been tailored to provide in-house counsel with the knowledge they need to successfully employ cost-reducing procedures both internally and externally. We have gathered together senior corporate counsel responsible for cost-reduction success stories from AOL, Association of Corporate Counsel, Bayer, Boston Scientific, Cargill, CompuCredit, C.R. Bard, Dow AgroSciences, DuPont, Eli Lilly, Exxon Mobil, Fair Isaac, General Motors, ImClone Systems, JPMorgan Chase, Lyondell, Marsh & McLennan, Northrop Grumman, Pfizer, and WellPoint to guide you through the complexities of:

* Determining which alternative fee arrangements to pursue and getting “buy-in” both internally and externally
* Reducing the number of outside counsel that you use without losing the expertise and knowledge that they provide
* Improving your budgeting process and obtaining more accurate forecasts of costs
* Integrating technological innovations into your legal department that will save time and money
* Streamlining your e-discovery procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Effective Contract Development and Drafting

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Malaysia

The demand for uniform rules in contracts for international transactions grew in the second half of the 20th century as we are moving towards globalisation. Above all technological change created new conditions and challenges for contract law in the course of globalisation. Many rules in the contract law can be outdated and need to be revised from time to time due to the evolving business world

Contract Law for Decision Makers will discuss the important issues such as the practical ways to settle disputes and misunderstanding which arises from the complication of technical terms, legal jargons and conflict of laws in different countries. It is also designed for professionals in leading positions to discover the practical ways to manage risk in contracts whilst also getting the important tips in reading contracts. Managers must equip themselves with skills to avoid the traps and pitfalls of misleading clauses

This event will also provide the avenue to get the latest update on legal perspectives and participants will also discover the practical ways of drafting contracts.

Loyalty 09

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Intercontinental Hotel, Vienna Austria

Loyalty 2009 will provide attendees with unparalleled value:

• A strong agenda featuring the world’s leading FFP experts
• An opportunity to debate critical issues facing the travel loyalty industry
• Practical relevance for your day-to-day business
• The best networking opportunities in the travel loyalty industry

Green Manufacturing

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Avenue Anaheim, California United States 92802

In this uncertain economy, there is no better time to implement effective cost-saving strategies.

If you have been looking for solutions and methods to decrease costs while improving your products and operations, then Green Manufacturing: Business Strategies for Sustainability is for you! This year's program is packed with practical recommendations from leading experts. You will hear case-studies from companies that have already implemented greener methods. Find out how they got started, what benefits they have seen from adopting a leaner and greener business strategy, and hear what steps they are taking to achieve their ambitious goals. Consider these factors as you build your own action plan! Whether your business is small or large, in the beginning stages of transformation or already has a sustainable plan in place, you are sure to discover low-cost methods to help drive up profit and bring costs down.

Crop Protection in Southern Britain

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
East of England Showground Peterborough, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom

The conference will provide a major platform for the dissemination of recent developments in crop protection research and practice. Papers are likely to range in content from those with a high biological science focus, to those that report new options for chemical or biological control or address key practical issues for weed, pest and disease management in crops. Themes that are likely to feature throughout the sessions include:

· understanding and responding to pesticide resistance

· implications of the loss or potential loss of approval for key pesticide active ingredients

· sustainability of high outputs to meet growing demand for crops for food and non-food uses

· effects of changing weather patterns, and the potential longer term impact of climate change, on current and future weed, pest and disease threats to crop production in Southern Britain.

SMX Search Marketing Expo - West

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California United States

Outstanding Content…

The agenda for SMX West is now posted! Whether you’re just getting started or an experienced search marketer, there will be sessions just for you…

• All search topics: search engine optimization (SEO), paid search adveritising (PPC), link building, keyword research, analytics, and much more!

• All-star presenters: The best minds in search marketing will share their tactics and experiences at SMX West.

• Special “days” of programming for in-house marketers, web developers and engineers, and SMX Boot Camp for search marketing beginners.

You’ll learn practical tips and techniques you can implement right away, as well as strategies and bigger picture outlooks to make you successful in the long run.

And…all the top companies will be there to discuss your business needs and propose solutions.

EUCI: Introduction to Bulk Power Systems

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Scottsdale, Arizona United States

The Introduction to Bulk Power Systems: Physics, Economics, and Regulatory Policy course is designed to provide an overview of electric power systems. Basic electrical principles will be briefly reviewed and used to explain how bulk power systems operate. The two unique characteristics of electric power systems (storage and flow control) will be discussed along with their consequences. The interrelation of physics, economics, and regulatory policy contexts will be discussed throughout the seminar.
The seminar will cover:

• T The basics of direct and alternating current
• Real and reactive power
• C Capacity and energy
• T Transmission and generation
• I Industry structure: balancing areas, regions, and interconnections
• Reliability events and ancillary services
• Power system planning, operations, and tools
• N NERC reliability rules
• FERC oversight

This seminar is not designed to make the participant an expert in any single power system area, but to provide an understanding of the important aspects of each context and how they fit together to make the entire system work reliably and economically.

Food, A Healthy Value Proposition: The Appetite Continues

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Hyatt Regency on King Toronto, Ontario Canada

The Forum will be launched with the Canadian Liver Foundation's LIVERight Awards to showcase food industry solutions to human health.

Network with an elite gathering of business executives, researchers and academics who are involved in food and agricultural innovation and in public health, provincially and beyond.

Cracking the Code to Hospital Wide Patient Flow

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 11, 2009,
La Costa Resort and Spa San Diego, California United States

IHI is pleased to offer a two-day seminar, Cracking the Code to Hospital-Wide Patient Flow. Spend two days with expert faculty members Kirk Jensen, MD, MBA, FACEP; Deb Kaczynski, MS; Kevin Nolan, MA; Roger Resar, MD; and Marilyn Rudolph, RN, BSN, MBA, developing a two-year patient flow plan specific to your own hospital. During this highly-interactive seminar, we'll provide plenty of tools and strategies to execute your plan as you take your new knowledge and skills back to your organization.

Environmental Management in Mining 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 12, 2009,
Holiday Inn Hotel, Perth, Western Australia Australia

Environmental Management in Mining will enable environmental managers and officers to combat the issues faced by mining companies in relation to their environment management plans.

Mining companies are aware that there are massive environmental obligations resulting from the use of land and natural resources. Many mining companies go above and beyond the requirements in order to lessen their impact on our planet and insure the future of the industry and our environment; however, they still struggle with many issues, particularly as we face global warming.

Inflation-Indexed Securities and Inflation Risk Management

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
Federal Reserve Bank of New York New York, New York United States

The conference aims to bring together experts in inflation pricing and hedging, inflation-indexed issuer asset-liability management, and macroeconomics. Particular topics of the conference could include: welfare benefits of inflation-protected securities; estimation of the inflation risk premium; inflation risk sharing; TIPS liquidity; pricing and hedging of inflation derivatives and TIPS; tax treatment of inflation-protected securities; costs and benefits of issuing inflation-protected securities; the role of inflation-protected securities in asset-liability management; the relationship between returns on TIPS, nominal Treasury bonds, equities, and commodity futures; and international comparisons of inflation-indexed securities markets.

A highlight of the conference will be a panel consisting of leading academics, current and former Federal Reserve and Treasury officials, and practitioners discussing the welfare implications of inflation-protected securities.

Managing Appetite: Pharmaceuticals and Functional Foods

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
Institute of Child Health London, England, United Kingdom

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center 5305 Elliot Drive Ypsilanti, Michigan United States 48197

"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, two-part workshop series to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems.

Clinical Cases 2009

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
Royal Society of Medicine London, England, United Kingdom

Relationships between healthcare regulation and accreditation

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
The Royal Society of Medicine London, England, United Kingdom

New concepts in head and neck reconstruction

Feb 10, 2009 - Feb 10, 2009,
The Royal Society of Medicine London, England, United Kingdom