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Conventions: Feb 15, 2009

Saudi Petrochem 2009 - The 4th International Exhibition for Chemicals and Chemical Technology Industry

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

An outstanding three-quarters of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) petrochemicals production is accounted for by Saudi Arabia alone. The GCC in turn supplies 7% of global demand for basic, intermediary and final petrochemical products. The growth of Saudi Arabia’s chemical sector is second only to that of the country’s oil sector. Double-digit expansion of the kingdom’s chemicals industry is being propelled by infrastructure investments worth almost $50 billion in the two industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu, as well as by the widespread availability of raw materials and inexpensive energy – thanks to Saudi Arabia’s position as the world’s number one oil producer. Further multi-billion-dollar expansion projects are in the pipeline. Investment potential for suppliers of machinery, specialized products and services is overwhelming.

Saudi Print 2009 - The 9th International Pre-press and Printing Technology Exhibition

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Foreign printing and pre-press technology manufacturers and suppliers will be buoyed by an ambitious Saudi government plan to attract foreign investment to the Kingdom. The Saudi government is making joint Saudi-foreign ventures particularly attractive to foreign investors, and has outlined an enticing variety of investor-friendly finance options and subsidies.

Since the rapid evolution of printing industry technology is driving client demand for increased sophistication in general and cutting-edge print applications in particular, with a notable emphasis on graphics and design, the Saudi Print 2007 exhibition will be presenting a whole section dedicated to special printing and sign-making. An exciting variety of processes will all be showcased – from silkscreen printing on promotional business items and gifts, to a broad array of sign-making hardware and software, including all subsidiary supplies.

Saudi Plas 2009- The 9th International Plastics Technology Show

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

At 40 kg, the per capita consumption rate of plastics in Saudi Arabia is higher than that of a number of Asian countries and more than double that of the Middle East as a whole.

Packaging requirements for Saudi Arabia’s thriving food & beverage sector and consumer & household goods, strong foreign demand, and a flurry of construction activity fuelled by a growing, increasingly well-off population are all driving growth in the kingdom’s plastics industry – second only to the oil and gas industry in size. Multi-billion-dollar

Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 19, 2009,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities.

• Manage routine, corrective, as well as large scale preventive maintenance activities.

• Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work.

• Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department.

The Coatings Summit 2009

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 17, 2009,
Munich, Bayern Germany

The Coatings Summit is a global strategy and networking event. Senior managers from the coatings industry and its partners, from all economic regions and market segments, come together to identify trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape their industry. It is carefully designed to offer on-site insights providing the perfect framework for business leaders to take stock of and debate issues that lie at the heart of coatings.

* Coatings leaders from around the globe will convene in February 2009
* Strategic thinkers from leading coatings companies will speak
* Senior managers from large and medium companies will attend
* World leading institutions will guarantee top value and smooth operation
* Superior location and sophisticated social functions will provide the setting

Design IX - Third International Conference on Design Principles and Practices

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 17, 2009,
UDK University of the Arts, Berlin, Berlin Germany

The Third International Conference on Design Principles and Practices will be held in Berlin, Germany from 15-17 February.

This conference is a place to explore the meaning and purpose of 'design', as well as speaking in grounded ways about the task of design and the use of designed artifacts and processes. The conference is a cross- disciplinary forum which brings together researchers, teachers and practitioners to discuss the nature and future of design. The resulting conversations weave between the theoretical and the empirical, research and application, market pragmatics and social idealism.

European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009,
Grazer Congress Graz, Austria

Topics of the European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry 2009

* Fundamental plasma spectrochemistry
* Instrumentation: sources and spectrometers
* Sample introduction and sample preparation
* Laser-Assisted Plasma Spectrochemistry
* Stable isotope measurements and isotope dilution analysis
* Certified reference materials
* Speciation analysis
* Applications (various fields: clinical; environmental; biological; forensic; industrial; geological; mining/exploration; advanced materials)

Frontiers of NMR in Biology

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009,
Hilton Santa Fe/Historic Plaza Santa Fe, New Mexico United States

Over the past several decades Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has become an indispensable tool in structural and molecular biology, with most recent contributions to genomics, proteomics and metabolomics. Advances in NMR technology would not be possible without our continued efforts to develop new methodologies and applications. This symposium will focus on the latest technological advances in NMR spectroscopy as well as recent biological discoveries made through NMR studies. Emphasis will be placed on the investigation of large biological systems, membrane proteins, folding and dynamics, and transient states of enzymatic reactions or protein interactions. As such, those using NMR have been extending its application to more complex and challenging systems in combination with other biophysical tools such as X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum for discussion on these and other new trends in biological NMR.

Physical Virology

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009,
Hotel Galvez Galveston, Texas United States

Viruses have self-organizing, symmetrical, and monodisperse architectures. These structures are dynamic and, in some cases, the dynamics are regulatable. These properties make viruses successful parasites. A growing community of scientists in diverse fields has now turned the tables on viruses, taking advantage of viruses as therapeutic vectors, imaging agents, scaffolding for nanostructures, components in larger constructions, and as microreactors. There have been tremendous advances in the design of new materials by using biological self-assembly and concepts derived from biological models. The underlying science has been investigated by mathematicians, physicists, chemists, material scientists, and biologists. This diversity is a strength because of the breadth of perspectives but poses challenges because of the poor communication between disciplines. The field is changing at a pace that will be hard to maintain unless we find a common ground. The goal of this conference is to bring together, for a first time, the physical, biological, and materials perspectives that are rapidly shaping the field of viruses as physical functional systems.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms 2009

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009,
Il Ciocco Hotel and Resort Lucca (Barga) Italy

The theme of the 2009 GRC on Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms is Translational Aspects of Cardiac Arrhythmias Research. The selection of proposed topics as well as speakers and discussion leaders reflects this emphasis. The organization of each session ensures that the sequence of speakers will lead the audience through what is known about a given subject at the level of the gene, the protein, the cell, the organ, and the organism in a systematic and didactic way, culminating with a presentation by a clinician/scientist that integrates and translates the presented topics into clinical research and practice. The presentations will define and analyze the latest and most important information on arrhythmia mechanisms and how these could result in novel anti-arrhythmia therapies and prevention.

Aging, Biology Of

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009,
Four Points Sheraton / Holiday Inn Express Ventura, California United States

A central objective of this Biology of Aging Gordon Research Conference is to stimulate discussion of the interdependence of genetic, functional and environmental interactions in determining and potentially combating negative consequences of age-related changes and diseases. This includes investigations of structure and function that characterize normal aging and biochemical, genetic and physiological understanding of mechanisms of aging. Critically important for human wellbeing are investigations of the adverse changes that are risk factors, which contribute to or accompany age-related disease states in humans and animal models. Over the last several years a rudimentary understanding of some aging mechanisms have been generated. In organisms such as yeast, C. elegans and Drosophila, molecular genetic studies have defined many of the genes that determine life span and identification of which gene expression changes functionally associate with aging are underway. In rodents, many biochemical pathways strongly associate with aging and life span. These are now being confirmed and further studied using knockout and transgenic strategies. The insulin/insulin-like growth factor pathway appears to be an evolutionarily conserved mechanism that controls longevity and investigations into specific aspects of metabolism are revealing key effectors and potential targets. Thus, our field is continuing to mature as we develop a deeper understanding of aging mechanisms applicable across species and develop strategies to intervene in these processes in order to extend lifespan and health span.

The underlying goal of the program is to encourage participants to critically evaluate the latest insights into the aging process from the molecular to the whole organism, defining rational approaches to health span extension. There will be an emphasis upon aging at the integrative level and consideration of inflammation as a pleiotropic effector of the pathology associated with aging. Lifestyle, genetic, and pharmacological interventions will also form a significant element of the meeting program.

13th International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied Electromagnetics and the Canadian Radio Sciences Meeting (ANTEM/URSI 2009)

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
The Banff Centre Banff, Alberta Canada

The ANTEM/URSI Conference will provide a combined program of contributed papers and invited seminar speakers. Topics on Antennas and Electromagnetics and topics relating to URSI Commissions are of interest.

11th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT 2009)

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Phoenix Park Gangwon-do South Korea

ICACT (International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology) provide an open forum for researchers, engineers, policy, makers, network planners, and service providers in telecommunications. Extensive exchange of information will be provide on newly emerging systems, standards, services, and variety of applications on the area of telecommunications.

Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC 2009)

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 19, 2009,
Marriott Wardman Park Washington DC, United States

APEC 2009 continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. Outstanding technical content is provided at one of the lowest registration costs of any IEEE conference. APEC 2009 will provide:

1. The best power electronics exposition.
2. Professional development courses taught by world-class experts.
3. Presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers covering a wide range of topics.
4. Time to network and enjoy the company of fellow power electronics professionals in a beautiful setting.

Helicon Middle East 2009

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Following the success of the US Helicon and the UK Military Helicopter conferences, running for 5 and 7 years consecutively, Defence IQ would like to present Helicon Middle East 2009; an indispensable information forum where senior military and civil defense professionals from across the industry have the opportunity to network, learn, discuss and share their regional and international experience on technical developments and operational and wider strategic issues.

European Tax Summit 2009

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 17, 2009,
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Montreux Switzerland

The European Tax Summit 2009 will bring together senior-level executives from Europe’s largest organisations with a select and diversified group of leading edge Solution Providers. Do not miss this opportunity to network with your peers and form new alliances. Get a head start on your competition and start building relationships today.

Reinventing Strategy- The Strategy Pathfinder

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 16, 2009,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The relevance of strategy to longevity of an organisation and the potential for growth is uncanny and no substance or value is of more importance than of effective deployment of strategy. In a single definition, strategy is very much a gameplan that you rely on to work and to deliver results.

The element that is missing from todays corporations is the glaring lack of continuity between strategy and relativity to an organisation. How to make the strategy fit into the entire picture is the first question mark. The next is what do you do to differentiate your strategy enough to make a difference.

The answer lies within and frameworks will be the first key to unlock the questions needed to progress. Strategy must be a continuous questioning effort to integrate the essentials into practical solutions in everyday life. Revamping and revolution of thought must form the basis to approach strategy. In order to achieve effectiveness in terms of execution, the planner or strategist must dig deep no only within himself/herself but around for inspiration and a desire to be daring enough to revamp strategy.

This exciting, fast paced 2-Day course on Reinventing Strategy built around real-life examples from Asia and abroad, classic frameworks and the latest thinking and research will help you engage with the strategic problems you will confront, or are confronting, in your working lives.

14th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Sheraton Hotel Salt Lake, Utah United States

The 14th Symposium's general theme, "Drug Carriers: Beyond Delivery," will explore the increasing use and exploration of drug carriers to improve therapeutic efficacy, enable difficult-to-deliver drugs, alter pharmacokinetic/dynamic profiles, and surmount physiological barriers. This theme will also focus on newer, more innovative uses of drug carrier technology in advanced imaging methods, targeting, enhanced ciculation half-life, and vaccine use. Leading academic and industrial scientists and experts from North America, Europe and Asia will participate in the symposium. A diverse, inspiring technical program is planned.

30th Lorne Genome Conference

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009,
Mantra Erskine Resort Lorne, Victoria Australia

The conference themes for 2009 are
• Comparative and Evolutionary genomics focusing on evolutionary genetics, novel genomes and model organisms
• Plant and microbial genomics including epigenetics and microbial pathogens
• Epigenomics of plants and animals
• High throughput technologies and genome informatics with a focus on emerging technologies
• Population and disease genomics specifically on cancer genomics, complex traits and microbial pathogens
• RNA regulation in particular non-coding RNA
• Transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and networks focusing on systems biology and the genetics of gene expression

5th Annual Update in Medicine: Gastroenterology and Hematology/Oncology

Feb 15, 2009 - Feb 22, 2009,
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas, San Juan Puerto Rico

The purpose of this activity is to give participants a diagnostic and therapeutic update in the fields of gastroenterology and hematology/oncology.

Program Objectives for Activity:
"At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:

1. Review insights in the”new” GERD : eosinophilic esophagitis
2. Identify the changing paradigm of irritable bowel syndrome
3. Identify the “silent” celiac disease epidemic
4. Utilize new inflammatory bowel disease therapy/diagnostic testing
5. Describe new insights/therapeutic options for chronic constipation
6. Review state-of-the-art approach to hepatitis B
7. Describe the emerging therapeutic role of probiotics in GI disorders
8. Review the current diagnostic approach to anemia
9. Identify the current primary care approach to coagulopathies
10. Discuss the latest update in hematologic malignancies
11. Review the new colon cancer screening guidelines/therapeutic options
12. Utilize new breast cancer screening options/therapy
13. Discuss controversies in prostate cancer screening/therapy
14. Identify new lung cancer screening options/therapy