Upcoming Events

11 International Congress on Obesity

2009-09-11T15:14:00.000-07:00

Attend the XI International Congress on Obesity this July 11-15,2009, in Stockholm International Fairs & Congress Centre, Stockholm, Sweden.

Obesity research is expanding and in its broadest sense comprises numerous aspects of science, from molecular biology to sociology, from genetics to behavioral modification technology. The exploding global obesity epidemic has made research in this area of the utmost importance to society, and at every International Congress on Obesity to date, break through scientific news has been presented, highlighting just how dramatically the research in this field is moving forward.

Scientifically, the 11th International Congress on Obesity will build on its predecessors. It is difficult to predict what the hot topics will be in 2010, but we anticipate that we will have an opportunity to discuss in depth the genetic determinants of obesity as well as new treatment strategies. Childhood obesity is a rapidly developing research area and recent suggestions relating to healthy diets may provoke research we can at this time only speculate about.

For more information, please contact:

ICO2010 Secretariat
28 Portland Place
London W1B 1LY
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7467 9610
Fax:+44 20 7636 9258

Email: ico2010@iaso.org

or visit their website

3rd Annual Middle East Petrochemicals Forum 2009

2009-09-10T14:01:00.000-07:00

Attend the 3rd Annual Middle East Petrochemicals Forum 2009 this October 6-7, 2009 at InterContinental Doha Hotel, Doha,Qatar.

Its not just the finance and real estate industry that is facing a severe crunch due to the credit fallout worldwide.The petrochemicals industry and its related businesses are all bearing the impact in many ways, no less in terms of production demand and supply.

Middle East petrochemical projects are facing the daunting task of dealing with an economic slowdown, wherein prices that were set in dollars are being relooked at. Alternative financing and refinancing to fund petrochem projects & where do the investments lie are key issues that will be addressed at Fleming Gulf's 3rd Annual Petrochemicals Forum 2009.

Key topics:

* Successfully implement the latest and emerging technologies to achieve better results in heavy oil fields

* Identify and use to advantage the depths and limits of reserves previously undeveloped

* Evaluate the future world oil and gas outlook and identify the direction companies should be taking to guarantee lucrative, optimal prospects

* Benefit from benchmarking portfolios and strategies against fellow operators

* Learn from fellow operators in North America about successes and mistakes made in developing unconventional gas reserves

* Establish long-term, mutually profitable relationships between operators and refineries for heavy oil production

* Upgrade heavy oils on-site to save time and ensure a successful supply chain from start to finish

For more information,please contact:

Tel : + 91 8040 509936
Fax : + 9714 609 1589
Email : shivang.chavann@jacobfleming.com

or visit their website

Americas Antibody Congress 2009

2009-09-10T13:56:00.000-07:00

Attend the Terrapinn's 5th annual antibody and antibody alternative event this September 21-25,2009 at Hamilton Crowne Plaza, Washington DC.

Americas Antibody Congress is THE forum for senior-level executives in the biotech & pharmaceutical industries to gather together to discuss this soon-to-be $30 billion industry.

Americas Antibody Congress will focus on issues in regulation and clinical trials, determining immunogenicity, successfully identifying lead candidates, advancing your knowledge of optimal production and manufacturing, developing next-generation antibody products and identifying the future therapeutic targets for antibody development.

Americas Antibody Congress is an interactive platform where innovations are discussed, best practices are shared, and partnership opportunities are sealed.

Key topics

* The pharmaceutical industry landscape
* Identifying antibody targets
* Non-activating antibody formats
* Strategies to minimize immunogenicity
* De novo selection of high affinity antibodies
* Tailoring antibodies to enhance target site distribution
* Enhancing effector function
* Bi-specific antibodies
* Antibody drug conjugate development
* Next generation biologics
* Regulatory & approval process updates for monoclonal antibodies and biologics
* Follow on and second generation biologics

For more information please contact:

Michael Weinberg
Tel: 212 379 6320
Fax: 212 379 6319
michael.weinberg@terrapinn.com

or visit their website

South Asia Mobile Summit 2009

2009-09-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

Attend the South Asia Mobile Summit 2009 in October 20-21, 2009 at Radisson Water Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

As the graph of progress goes up, South Asia is now looking for next generation connections to uphold this image. Almost all the country of the region is now very watchful about 3G and Wi-max and has started working on it. India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Srilanka are working very hard on these technologies. In this converting situation it is very important for the industry players to talk among themselves, to take the opinion from the valuable people and to showcase their brand. South Asia Mobile Summit-2009 is the best place for that. This is one of the largest events of the region and it is expected that the turnout rate of this year will be a record. What can be a better place than this? Come and talk, discuss your matters.

In this era of emerging information society, it is a pre-requisite to solve the problems collectively. South Asia portrays a healthy image of developing and increasing technological usage. Together let us make this image a brighter one.

Join the crowd - network with 150+ attendees at one of the largest and most successful Telecom events in the region.

Unrivalled speaker line up – 30+ influential speakers across 2 days, 4 conference tracks, Panel Discussions, Industry Forecasts, Market Scenario Analysis.

Huge networking opportunities available meeting rooms, networking zones on the expo floor plus the attractive socialites.

Meet the industry press – gain exclusive access to all the top industry press.

Private meeting rooms available on the expo floor Maximize your time at the event with a facility to host business meetings which will surely enhance your business in this region.

For more information, please contact :

All events group:

tel +65 6506 0965

fax +65 6749 7293

email info info@alleventsgroup.com

or visit their website

Green Investments Summit 2009

2009-09-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

Attend the Green Investments Summit 2009 this September 16-17 ,2009 at Hotel Novotel Singapore, Clarke Quay,Singapore.

Green Investments Summit (GIS) 2009 Singapore sets the platform for investors, financiers, clean energy developers, government representatives and global experts to successfully engage in global efforts to address the energy crisis and climate change. The conference offers an unparalleled platform for clean energy stakeholders to discuss and discover practical strategies to develop clean energy technologies and infrastructures under such challenging economic times.

GIS 2009 Singapore will give you:

* Policy and regulatory updates and show you how green deployment is here to stay

* Access to the global capital markets and investments in the clean energy market

* Access to the future of merger and acquisition activities in the green industry

* Updates on clean energy developments and outlining emerging opportunities in Asia

* Carbon finance opportunities for the clean energy market

Speakers are:

Ang Chye Peng, Engineer Resource Conservation Department, National Environment Agency

Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia

Edward Gustely, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Finance Indonesia

Prof. Ali Sayigh, Director General, World Renewable Energy Congress

Martin Krause, Team Leader Environment & Energy, UNDP

Alejandro Perez, Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation

Jurgen Rigterink, Chief Investment Officer, FMO

and many more..

For more information, please contact:

Go Pin Tsin

Manager - Events

Tel: +65 6506 0985

Fax: +65 8388 2205

Email: pintsin@alleventsgroup.com

or visit their website

3rd Halal Expo 2009- Dubai

2009-09-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Come and join the 3rd Halal Expo in Novermber 10 to 12, 2009, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai,UAE.

More than an exhibition it will be a high impact business platform to look at the lucrative business opportunities that the Global Halal market presents and caters to the needs of the Halal producers, traders and business leaders looking to expand their business in the Middle East region by showcasing Halal food & beverage, Halal lifestyle products, including Islamic banking & finance and Islamic fashion, cosmetics and healthcare, while Islamic hospitality and Halal Logistics are also included in the exhibition profile.

In order to create networking opportunities, Halal Expo 2009 - Dubai incorporates Gulf Halal Forum, a round-table dialogue among leading Halal industry players, Halal Certification Authorities, Halal Agenda promoters which will be held on the First and second day of the event. In addition, the expo will feature interactive seminars which have been designed to attract buyers and representatives from the food service, hospitality, retail, logistics, import/export and packaging industries.

For more information please contact:

Orange Fairs & Events
P.O. Box 111164, Dubai, U.A.E
Tel:- +971 4 2987730 - +9971 4 2988144
Fax:- +971 4 2987886
Email: orangex@emirates.net.ae

or visit their website

13th Annual North American Shared Services & Outsourcing Summit

2009-09-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

Attend the 13th Annual North American Shared Services & Outsourcing Summit this September 28 to October 1,2009 at Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

This event will cater all professionals involved with shared services and outsourcing, at every stage of adoption, this customizable program provides key knowledge that you can bring back to your organization.

They have added new features for this year's event, including an Executive Agenda for Mature SSOs, as well as the expansion of the program tracks, including one focusing on Mature BPO. With 40+ brand new industry leaders speaking directly to you during the program’s new interactive formats, attendees will learn first-hand and up-close from some of the best in the field.

Hear about the current state of the BPO industry - the significant changes in the market, both from buyer and supplier perspectives, and what steps need to be taken to ensure the continual growth of the business. Sourcing Leaders will discuss the answers to these compelling questions:

* What are the most frequently negotiated terms and conditions in outsourcing agreements – and what should they be, if we are seeking to create positive business outcomes

* What global sourcing risks can be mitigated by effective contract terms and conditions

* How do you really establish whether your new BPO partner has the scale, language capability, internal management and measurement reporting systems that map you, the client, to create a truly collaborative environment

* How do you ensure innovation is part of your outsourcing experience?

* How do you contract for innovation?

* How do you leveraging globalization to drive business transformation?

For more information, please contact

Guy Clayton
Group Event Director
Ph: 212-885-2685
Fax: 212-885-2723
Email: guy.clayton@iqpc.com

Naomi Secor
Global Program Director
Ph: 212-885-2742
Fax: 212-885-2723
Email: naomi.secor@iqpc.com

or visit their website

Spa And Wellness Tourism

2009-09-03T13:41:00.000-07:00

Attend the Specialized Exhibition of SPA and Wellness Tourism this October 21-24, 2009 at Plovdiv Fairgrounds, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

It is for all people who want to change their lifestyle, to enjoy good health and natural beauty. The exhibition will contribute to the promotion of complete relaxation by means of hydrotherapy, fitness exercises, equipment and products for medical and beauty cosmetics, bioproducts, nutrition supplements, etc. SPA hotels, resorts and centers, producers and traders of SPA equipment and furnishing will be present at the exhibition.

Exhibition Programme

*SPA and Wellness centers and hotels

*Furnishings for SPA and Wellness centers

*Equipment for SPA and Wellness centers

*SPA and Wellness facilities

*Beauty and body care

*Food products and drinks

For more information contact

Ms. Daniela Gozmanova
Tel.:+359/32/ 90 22 50
E-mail: d.gozmanova@fair.bg
Fax:+359/32/90 24 32

or visit their website

Health Technology Investment Forum 2009

2009-09-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

Attend the 2009 Health Technology Investment Forum this September 22,2009 in Park Central New York,New York City.

The 2009 Health Technology Investment Forum is a one day conference that will provide an opportunity for investors and healthcare leaders to discover the latest trends and investment opportunities. You will have the opportunity to hear from both public and private high growth companies, gaining unparalleled investment insight. At the Health Technology Investment Forum you will gain insights on:

New Opportunities: led by private equity and sparked by M&A buyout trends plus insider's view of current valuation and financing trends

Industry Insights: discover what companies are poised for strong growth and who tomorrow's players will be

Innovation: meet with and hear from the companies that are developing technologies and business models that are revolutionizing healthcare

Face to Face with Healthcare & Investment Leaders: this year's summit will feature informative presentations that will give you an edge over your competition. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

The Health Technology Investment Forum is designed to bring together leading investors, market leaders, and high growth companies focused on health IT. While other industries have embraced information technology as a cornerstone of their business process healthcare has traditionally remained a laggard. In recent years this trend has reversed and there now exists a myriad of investment opportunities in the health IT industry.

For additional details or to speak with a member of their team

please contact at:

Institute for Health Technology Transformation

244 5th Avenue #2150

New York, NY 10001

p (646) 502-7563

f (360) 285-7591

or visit their website

Nanotech Business Summit 2009

2009-08-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

Attend the Nanotech Business Summit this December 5-6,2009 at Cairo, Egypt.

The Nanotech Business Summit is the first forum of its kind to facilitate the integration of nanotech products into the global economy by connecting middle eastern capital with small tech innovations. The booming middle east has begun to wake up to the manifold opportunities that nanotech presents and has started to move rapidly into nanoscience. Billions of dollars have already been allocated for nanoscience research and are available for investment. This conference brings together senior business leaders and world-renowned innovators to explore the ways that nanotechnology will become the next big growth innovation. The summit provides informative presentations, business match-making services and numerous networking opportunities to serve as an incubator of new ideas and new relationships.

Scheduled topics will include:

An introductory lecture on business opportunities for nanotechnology in the middle east will be provided in addition to lectures on the topics listed below, which will include (but not be limited to) aspects of nanotechnology: commercialization, business development, Intellectual Property, venture capital, emerging markets, public policy, legal, current realities and future prospects.

Energy (Fuel Cells & Batteries, Oil Extraction, Solar, Catalysts, Biomimetics)

Communications (MEMS, NEMS, Active Devices, RF Devices, Nano-Robotics, Applications for Nano-Networks)

Textiles (Smart polymer materials, smart colloids, thin films)

Healthcare (Drug Delivery, Diagnostic systems, Cancer treatment, Rational Drug Design, Human responses, Molecular medicine, etc.)

Nano Biotechnology (Microfluidics, Bio Molecular Analysis, Tissues, Cell handling, DNA- sequencing, genomic)

Environment (Protection, Remediation, Solutions for Air, Water, Waste, Regulations)

Transportation (Fuel Cells, Advanced Materials, Corporate)

Food (Colloids, Surfaces and Films, Soft Nanotech)

Polymers (Polymer Nanotech, Additives & Particulates, Composites & Interfaces)

Coatings (Thin Films, Electronics, Smart Coatings, Optical Coatings)

Semiconductors (Molecular Electronics, Nano-Photonics, Memory)

Personal Care (Cosmetics, Regulation of nanoparticles in Cosmetics industry, UV-protection, Optometry, Nanostructured fluids, Condensed Matter)

Nanosafety

For more information contact them at nanobus (at) sabrycorp.com or visit their website

IQPC’s 4th eDiscovery for Pharma, Biotech & Medical Device Industries

2009-08-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

With budget reductions and the recession, organizations have to find the most cost-effective way to better manage eDiscovery processes. The demand for solutions that streamline and offer compliance management strategies is on the rise now more than ever before. IQPC’s 4th eDiscovery for Pharma, Biotech & Medical Device Industries,in September 14-16,2009 at The Hub Cira Centre, Philadelphia, PA, is a conference focusing on ediscovery and eretention specifically for the highly regulated and litigious drug and medical device industries.

Join this unique conference to learn about:

* Demo training program showcase that focuses on multi-prong approach

* Learning how life science firms win insurer buy-on on ediscovery strategies and projects

* Implementing processes & technologies to track web based file sharing & business application files

* M&A – dealing with the ESI of departed and/or inherited employees

* Determining who should build the data map and deciding when to utilize internal resources or external vendors

* Law firm perspective: Best practices in handling the substantial amount of data produced in-house in a cost efficient way

For more information contact the following:

Speaking Opportunities
Marie-Louise Adlercreutz:
212-885-2687
marielouise.adlercreutz@iqpc.com

Sponsorship Opportunities
Mario Matulich:
866-232-8660
sponsorship@iqpc.com

Marketing and Media Opportunities
Sarah Thompson:
646-502-3266
sarah.thompson@iqpc.com

or visit their website

XXXII Hemispheric Insurance Conference

2009-08-24T14:11:00.000-07:00

The Inter-American Federation of Insurance Companies (FIDES) is pleased to invite you to the XXXII Hemispheric Insurance Conference on November 1-4, 2009 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Come join over 1,000 of your international colleagues for this must attend conference where you will be able to network with other industry executives from around the world. Also, participate in an educational program to help navigate through the treacherous waters of today's challenges. If you are in the insurance industry doing business in Latin America, or thinking about it, you need to attend this conference.

FIDES represents insurers in Latin America, USA, Spain and Portugal, with more than 60 years of experience. It is a nonprofit organization bringing together insurers' associations from 22 countries and over 1,200 companies.

For more information, please contact:

fides2009@acli.com

fax: 001-1-202-624-2425

or visit their website

Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M 2009) Minneapolis

2009-08-21T14:40:00.000-07:00

Attend the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M 2009) Minneapolis Expo and Conference this October 20-22,2009 at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Before new medical technology is introduced to hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices around the world, the materials, components, manufacturing equipment, systems, and services that move the technology from concept to reality are first seen on the MD&M exhibit floor and presented at the industry-acclaimed MD&M Minneapolis conference program.

Whether you're updating a current device to stay ahead of the competition or launching an entirely new generation of products to the healthcare marketplace, MD&M Minneapolis presents a wealth of resources to meet your needs for every aspect of the medical product development and manufacturing process. MD&M Minneapolis exhibitors are ready to assist you in designing products that improve quality and reliability, shorten time to market, and are easier and more affordable to produce, reduce end-user costs, and enhance patient safety — all key advantages in positioning your products in today's competitive marketplace.

Regardless of medical specialty or application focus, you'll find the most complete and comprehensive array of suppliers, resources, and solutions at MD&M Minneapolis. Explore and compare the latest developments 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, testing and calibration equipment, enterprise-wide IT, sterilization systems, contract design, manufacturing and allied service and support providers...and much more.

For more information contact:

mdmminninfo at cancom.com

or visit their website

11th Renewable Energy Finance Forum London

2009-08-21T14:01:00.001-07:00

Now in its 11th anniversary year, the Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) London is Europe's largest and best-established event for renewable energy finance and investment.This event will be on September 21-22,2009 at Millennium Gloucester, London , London , United Kingdom.

The 2009 conference will be the sector’s first large-scale discussion of the historic Renewable Energy Directive, newly agreed by the EU in December 2008. It will also be the industry’s first major event since the financial crisis started shaking economies worldwide.

The two-day event will unite investors with project developers and senior executives from across the renewable energy and technology sectors, to provide delegates with cutting-edge insight as well as unparalleled networking opportunities.

Delegates at REFF-London 2009 will benefit from:

• Extensive networking features which will allow you to use your time effectively, to meet clients and build up valuable business contacts fast

• Major exhibition showcasing the cutting edge of renewable energy companies, investment opportunities, and major industry players

• High level speakers from finance, government and industry, giving authoritative insights into renewable energy policy and investment Now in its 11th anniversary year, the Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) London is Europe's largest and best-established event for renewable energy finance and investment.

For more information contact:

To find out about exhibiting at REFF-London or taking a sponsorship option, contact cwhite@euromoneyplc.com

For information about marketing opportunities please email marketing@euromoneyenergy.com

You can also visit their website

3rd Annual Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit

2009-08-18T13:22:00.000-07:00

Join your colleagues and peers in Hyatt Regency Greenwich - Old Greenwich, CT on October 1st, 2009 for this one-day examination of the trends and challenges you will face more and more in the coming quarters.

The troubled economy, recent industry scandals and a new administration calling for increased accountability and regulation is driving the Hedge Fund industry into a perfect storm.

As a Hedge Fund General Counsel you must monitor the winds of change to protect your fund, your reputation and your investors. The 3rd Annual Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit concentrates on your needs by delivering the cutting-edge information and facts essential to success in today’s climate.

You have told us your top concerns and we have constructed a program dedicated to addressing the hurdles facing the industry daily. Current topics under research include:

* The Future of the Hedge Fund Industry

* President Obama and Hedge Funds: Carried Interest, Offshore Funds and New Taxation Laws

* Regulation in the Wake of Recent Industry Scandals

* Protecting yourself and your Fund in the Case of an Enforcement

* Is Registration Finally a Reality?

* Maintaining Compliant with New Rules from the Fed

* Meeting the Needs of Today’s Discriminating Investors

* Side Letters

* The Time for Investor Protection Against Fraud is Now

For additional information, please contact:

Judy Kelly
Judy.Kelly at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7926

For sponsorship information, please contact:

Rob Hafiz
rob.hafiz at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7940

For marketing information, please contact:

Cheryl Kahan-Radhuber
Cheryl.Kahan-Radhuber at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7921

or visit their website

10th Annual Collateral Management

2009-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

Attend the 10th Annual Collateral Management this September 10-11,2009 at Millenium Gloucester, Gloucester Road, London, UK.

Collateral management is being focused on like never before, rarely has a specific banking component attracted so much discussion and media attention. In the current market getting collateral management correct can transform a banks future, acting as a springboard for success, getting collateral management wrong can result in a banks demise. Never has there been a greater need for a conference focused on collateral management.

In it’s 10th year this marcus evans conference focuses on the practical application of proactive collateral management in today’s volatile market. Stategies that worked 18 months ago need to be completely re-hashed, key sessions will cover the new focus of collateral management and the role is has to play in risk management. Discussions will look at minimizing mistakes in margin calls, dispute management and collateral agreement and ensuring you get what you need from collateral first time.

Key Topics

# Re-engineer your collateral management department to beat the credit crisis

# Discuss vauation, reconciliation and disputes

# Get practical insights into restructuring collateral agreements

# Assess rehypothecation and analyse costs, whilst evaluating the lastest automation and triparty technology

# Understand the need for consistency in counterparty risk

For more information please contact:

Valeria Borgia

11 Connaught Place

London

W2 2ET

Telephone:+44 (0) 20 3002 3282

Fax:+44 (0) 20 3002 3016

Email:valeriab@marcusevansuk.com

or visit their website.

6th International Conference on Group IV Photonics

2009-08-17T14:29:00.000-07:00

The 6th Annual IEEE Conference on Group IV Photonics (GFP'09) will be held 9-11 September 2009 at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco, California, USA . It represents a major international forum to present and discuss recent research results on the development of Si-based photonic materials and devices for the electronic\photonic convergence which is needed to build the next platform for the new information age. Applications span from optical interconnects to medical devices, from novel concepts in solar cells to optical micro electro-mechanical systems, since production of photonic devices integrated with microelectronic circuitry opens the way to a wide range of novel applications. Contributions are solicited on recent developments in group IV photonic devices operating at a wavelengths within the wide spectrum ranging from the ultraviolet to the very far infrared (terahertz). The conference will also accept papers that describe monolithic, or quasi-monolithic, integration of compound semiconductor structures upon silicon.

Topics:

Advanced Materials Technology

This subcommittee solicits papers with a primary focus on: Advances in group IV and related compatible materials technologies; Materials properties and optical interactions; Physics of materials, materials growth, deposition, and related materials processing; Advances in heteroepitaxy and hybrid bonding technologies; Demonstration of novel materials properties for device applications; Nanoocrystals and nano-engineered materials, porous Si; Integration of rare-earth and other impurities, defect states.

Sensor, Resonator, and Filter Technologies

This subcommittee solicits papers with a primary focus on: Designs, demonstrations, or performance of waveguides, resonators, filters, polarization components, photonic crystals and photonic crystal-based functionality in group IV and related compatible materials; Integration of these elements into sensors and related sensor technologies; Applications to communications, signal processing, sensors.

Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuit and Active Device Technologies

This subcommittee solicits papers with a primary focus on: Designs, demonstrations, or performance of modulators, photodetectors, emitter and laser devices in group IV or process compatible materials; Photonic integrated circuits; Systems issues and systems integration of photonic integrated circuits and devices; Applications to interconnects, communications, and signal processing.

For more information contact please their conference administrator:

Samantha Blodgett
Phone +1 732 562 3898
Fax +1 732 562 8434
s.blodgett at ieee.org

IEEE Photonics Society
445 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
USA
www.i-leos.org

or visit their website

9th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO2009)

2009-08-17T11:57:00.001-07:00

The 9th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO2009) will be held at the Nagaragawa Convention Center in Gifu, Japan from September 9 to 12, 2009. All the past symposiums were held in Europe. To create a new foothold for growth, the 9th SYROCO comes to Gifu, Japan. It is the first time that SYROCO is held in non-European countries.

The primary topics for the SYROCO 2009 will be "Robot Control in Human-Robot Dynamic Interaction". Robot control technology is widely used for space, surgery, rehabilitation, micro machine, entertainment, underwater, civil engineering etc. It will continue to play an increasing role in the area of human-robot dynamic interaction technology. The SYROCO 2009 will also try to cover the whole range of areas in the field of robot control including mobile robots. Contributions on basic research as well as on relevant applications are included.

Topics of interests include, but are not limited to the followings.
Haptic interaction
Telemanipulation
Micro/Nano manipulation
Networked robots
Hybrid Dynamical System
Robot control (adaptive, robust, learning)
Force and compliance control
Multi-fingered hand control
Multi cooperative robot control
Sensory based robot control
Modeling and identification
Mobile robots
Humanoid robot
Advanced Applications: space, surgery, rehabilitation,
entertainment, underwater, civil engineering, etc.

For more information contact the following:

SYROCO 2009 Secretariat

Dr. Tetsuya Mouri
Department of Human and Information Systems
Gifu University
1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
Tel.&Fax: +81-58-293-2548
E-mail: syroco2009_office at syroco2009.org

For Registration

Registration Office of SYROCO2009
c/o ICS Convention Design, Inc.
EBS Bldg., 3-6-27, Marunouchi
Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0002 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)52-973-1631
Fax: +81-(0)52-973-1633
E-mail: SYROCO09reg at ics-inc.co.jp

For Accommodation

JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Convention Center (CD100720-468)
2-3-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 140-8604 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)3-5796-5445
Fax: +81-(0)3-5495-0685
E-mail: syroco at jtb.jp

or visit their website.

Social Media: Risks & Rewards

2009-08-13T13:18:00.000-07:00

Attend the conference "Social Media: Risks & Rewards" this September 21,2009, Harvard Club of New York City , New York, NY.

Social Media is a powerful tool that is rapidly gaining acceptance as the next revolution in business communication. There are, however, significant potential risks associated with this phenomenon that you need to examine today.

As social media become more and more a common business practice, you must develop sound social media policies, best practices and be fully aware of the potential legal issues surrounding this coming-of-age medium.

This comprehensive, dynamic event will explore the inherent challenges of social media and will arm you with the specific tools necessary to protect your company, your intellectual property and your reputation in today’s virtual world. Find out how to safeguard yourself and your business through insightful sessions focused on:

* The Social Media Sensation: Pressure to Keep up in the Digital Age

* Exposure, Liability and Consequences of Your Business and Social Media

* Develop your Company’s Corporate Policy for Social Media

* Protecting your Company’s Identity in a Virtual World

* Risks from Employees Past, Present and Future

* Safeguarding your Company’s Intellectual Property

* Best Practices for Social Media

For additional information, please contact:

Judy Kelly

Judy.Kelly at incisivemedia.com

212-457-7926

For sponsorship information, please contact:

Rob Hafiz

rob.hafiz at incisivemedia.com

212-457-7940

For marketing information, please contact:

Cheryl Kahan-Radhuber

Cheryl.Kahan-Radhuber at incisivemedia.com

212-457-7921

or visit their website

5th Annual Law Firm Chief Marketing Officers Forum

2009-08-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

The American Lawyers presents the 5th Annual Law Firm Chief Marketing Officers Forum this September 15-16, 2009 at Renaissance Chicago Hotel - Chicago, IL.

Come learn how to get ahead of the curve in the economic recession and stay to network with your peers. Once again, you will have the opportunity to hear the front page news from Chief Marketing Officers and Marketing Directors. Come discuss the real life issues that are facing Chief Marketing Officers and Marketing Directors today. This conference is geared towards addressing the concerns of small, medium and large size law firms particularly in this economic downturn.

Topics to be covered will include:

* What to make of all the new technology

tools – from Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook, texting, websites – what’s an overwhelmed marketer to focus on? What is everyone else doing – 59% of lawyers have a profile on an online social network, and at least 500 lawyers are twittering.

* Don’t be a victim of the recession! Make your 2009 resolutions to be one of the firms standing tall after it’s over.

* Integrating marketing (advertising, public relations, firm brochure, directory listings, website) with business development (responding to RFPs, preparing lawyer teams going out on a pitch, identifying strategic targets and client visit programs).

* Guarding the firm’s Crown Jewels – Strengthening and expanding relationships with your most important clients.

* The marketer as firefighter: How to keep a strategic focus when there are dozens of small fires to put out.

* How to create a proposal center and increase your firm’s “win rate” on RFPs

* Finding the Holy Grail of marketing: Effective cross-selling.

* How to target and crack a large new account.

* How to motivate and activate your lawyers to do business development.

* Listening your way to new business - It’s time to STOP pitching and START asking questions.

* Persuasive tactics to get the budget you deserve.

* How NOT to structure the marketing/business development staff – and examples of successful org charts.

For additional information, please contact:

Rachel Lewyn
Rachel.Lewyn at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7924

For sponsorship information, please contact:

Rob Hafiz
rob.hafiz at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7940

For marketing information, please contact:

Cheryl Kahan-Radhuber
Cheryl.Kahan-Radhuber at incisivemedia.com
212-457-7921

or visit their website.

3rd Annual RealShare Hotel Investment Summit

2009-08-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

Incisive Media, publishers of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com, is pleased to present the 3rd Annual RealShare Hotel Investment Summit this September 10, 2009 in Marriott, Marquis, New York,NY.

With the backdrop of a new administration, a full-blown national recession, continued capital markets turmoil and TARP funds being requested by the CRE industry, there are a great many unanswered questions surrounding the market and more specifically the hotel investment market. RealShare Hotel Investment Summit will once again bring together the leaders in the hospitality market across the country to offer you the information needed to survive the down-turn and find some opportunities in 2009.

Hotel Investment Summit has become an annual event for over 350 hospitality industry executives. Make your plans today to network with the industry leaders at the premier information and networking conference for the hotel investment industry.

For registration information contact:

Jason Young
jason.young at incisivemedia.com
212-457-9683

For sponsorship information contact:

Gregg Christensen
gregg.christensen at incisivemedia.com
212-457-9664

or visit their website

Australian Investor Forum 2009

2009-07-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Attend the Australian Investor Forum 2009 in August 24,2009 at Shangri-La Hotel Sydney,New South Wales, Australia.

The markets have been shaken by a period of unprecedented volatility over the past year and few have dared call the bottom even now, but as a result the need for an independent forum for debate is stronger than ever. Where are the markets headed, when will stability return, and what new products and sectors will emerge from the crisis?

With this and stemming from the success of our 2008 Australian series, Pacific Prospect is delighted to present the Australian Investor Forum 2009.

Target participants include:

* Portfolio managers
* Treasurers
* Credit traders
* Risk managers
* Legal, operations and compliance officers
* Middle-office managers
* Relationship managers
* Heads of sales and marketing
* Investment advisors/consultants
* Research analysts

For more on sponsorship opportunities at this event please contact Nick Wakefield by phone on + 852 34114820 or by email at nick.wakefield@incisivemedia.com.

For any other enquiries on the event, please contact Irene Lo by phone on + 852 3411 4899 or by email at irene.lo@incisivemedia.com.

or visit their website

36th Annual Meeting of the European Finance Association

2009-07-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

Attend 36th Annual Meeting of the European Finance Association on August 19–22 at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) in Bergen, Norway.

The European Finance Association (EFA) was founded in 1974 in collaboration with the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM).

The aim of the Association is to provide a professional society for academics and practitioners with an interest in financial management, financial theory and its application. EFA serves as a focal point of communication for its European and international members. It also provides a framework for better dissemination of information and exchange on a global scale.

The Association's Annual Meeting is one of its main activities. Since 1974, the meetings have been organized each year in different cities all over Europe. They provide the opportunity to present research work in the field of corporate finance, investment, financial markets, money and banking.

For more information contact please E-mail efa2009-at-nhh.no

or

For questions about the submission process please E-mail usersupport-at-ssrn.com

or

Mailing address

EFA conference
Department of Finance and Management Science
Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH)
Helleveien 30
NO-5045 Bergen
NORWAY

or

visit their website

4th Annual Clinical Site Partnerships in Central & Eastern Europe

2009-07-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

Attend the 4th Annual Clinical Site Partnerships in Central & Eastern Europe in September 7-8,2009 at Hotel Marriott,Budapest,Hungary.

Central & Eastern Europe continues to be one of the most attractive regions globally for running clinical trials. With its substantial pool of patients, centralized healthcare system and highly motivated investigators it still offers time, cost and quality advantages over other territories.

This event will build upon our previous meetings by examining in detail the current clinical landscape impacting clinical trials in the CEE & CIS region, dealing with longstanding regulatory obstacles, site selection and performance hurdles, approaches to ensure the quality and integrity of data and improving understanding of clinical trials amongst the region’s population. Particular attention will also be given to the continuing barriers to improvements in EU member states as well as Russia, Ukraine and the Balkan regions via focused conference sessions.

NextLevel Pharma's "Clinical Site Partnerships in Central & Eastern Europe" event is the only meeting which provides the opportunity to participate in 1 on 1 partnering sessions enabling trial sponsor companies, CROs, clinical solution providers, and sites themselves to meet with one another to discuss potential partnerships.

Central & Eastern Europe continues to be one of the most attractive regions globally for running clinical trials. With its substantial pool of patients, centralized healthcare system and highly motivated investigators it still offers time, cost and quality advantages over other territories.

This event will build upon our previous meetings by examining in detail the current clinical landscape impacting clinical trials in the CEE & CIS region, dealing with longstanding regulatory obstacles, site selection and performance hurdles, approaches to ensure the quality and integrity of data and improving understanding of clinical trials amongst the region’s population. Particular attention will also be given to the continuing barriers to improvements in EU member states as well as Russia, Ukraine and the Balkan regions via focused conference sessions.

NextLevel Pharma's "Clinical Site Partnerships in Central & Eastern Europe" event is the only meeting which provides the opportunity to participate in 1 on 1 partnering sessions enabling trial sponsor companies, CROs, clinical solution providers, and sites themselves to meet with one another to discuss potential partnerships.

Who will benefit:

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Organisations:
Global / European / Regional / Country Heads of Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Risk Management, R&D Sourcing, Business Development. Project Managers, Study Managers, and Senior CRAs,

CROs & Clinical Solution Providers:
CEOs, Business Development Directors, Product Managers, Marketing Managers and Country Managers from the region.

Clinical Sites:
Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, Study Coordinators, Study Nurses and others involved in clinical research.

For more information:

Office address:

Panská 9
Bratislava 811 01
Slovak Republic

Postal address:

P.O. BOX 343
Bratislava 811 01
Slovak Republic

Office Phone: +421 232 662 621
(Business Hours 9am - 5:30pm Mon to Fri)
Office Fax: +421 232 662 622
After Hours: +421 910 328 806

E-mail: nextlevel(at)nextlevelpharma.com

or visit their website

5th Property Asia

2009-07-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

The 5th Property Asia on August 1-3 at Karachi Expo Centre,Pakistan is definitely poised to become Asia's biggest property and real estate show in Pakistan which would attract prospective investors, policy makers,landowners,developers, financers, real estate agents and buyers from all over the globe under one roof. The landowners would get an opportunity to showcase their properties to prospective financers for joint ventures and its development while buyers would be able to evaluate comparative offers within Pakistan and from around the world to make their choices for investment in Pakistan's real estate.

Real Estate Exhibition Property Asia 2009 paves the way for business incentives for real estate companies to market, and media promotion for the real estate and find many investment opportunities in the real estate trading in all of its phases to promote the property market in Middle East & Asia. Property Asia exhibition showcasing regional real estate opportunities covers areas including property management, property maintenance, investments, property development, mortgaging, loans and interiors. The event is both, a showcasing and a sales opportunity for retailers of interior fittings, lighting and home furnishings, building construction material dealers, steel & cement manufacturers, safety equipment & tools, maintenance contractors also.

Property Asia represents the annual networking platform for Middle East & Asia's real estate industry and feature displays from a consortium of local and international real estate agencies, property and project developers, construction companies, banks and financial institutions, insurance companies and property management companies, among others.

For more information:

Property Asia Secretariat
Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Email: info@propertyasia.com.pk
URL: www.propertyasia.com.pk

Karachi :
18 C.P. Berar Housing Society
Tel : (92-21) 111-222-444, 453 6321
Fax : (92-21) 453 6330

Islamabad :
Tel : (92-51) 111-222-444, 282 3796
Fax : (92-51) 282 3797

International :
Ecommerce Gateway pte. Ltd. Singapore
35, Selegie Road # 09-25, Parklane

or visit their website

13th World Conference on Lung Cancer

2009-07-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer on July 31 to August 4 at Moscone West, San Francisco,California, will be one of the largest international gatherings of clinicians and scientists in the lung cancer field. Those interested in all aspects of lung cancer including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists,epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend this Conference.

At the 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer, our objectives are to:

* Share and discuss recent advances in prevention, imaging, early detection and treatment of lung cancer
* Review advances in the molecular biology and pharmacogenomics of lung cancer and how they apply to personalizing medicine
* Discuss tobacco control methods being utilized throughout the world
* Evaluate results from recent clinical trials related to lung cancer and mesothelioma
* Review palliative care options for patients with lung cancer
* Support the career development of fellows and junior faculty with an interest in lung cancer

For more information contact the conference secretariat

International Conference Services Ltd.
Suite 2101 – 1177 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2K3
Phone +1 604 681 2153 • Fax +1 604 681 1049

or visit their website

The 12th East Africa International Trade and Exhibition 2009

2009-07-02T14:33:00.000-07:00

This event will be on July 24 to 26, 2009 at Diamond Jubilee Halls, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. It is supported by AFROTRADE, abdas,DubaiExpoters and many more.

The 12th East Africa's International Trade Exhibition is the largest trade event held annually in Tanzania, the hub of the vast East African market.The exhibition attracts exhibitors from more than 30 countries and visitors from all over East & Central Africa, thus giving exhibitors an excellent opportunity to explore several countries in one time.

For more information contact their conference call services +971 50 4756220 / 6285684. Fax: +971-4-3978009

or visit their website

LOMA 2010 Life Insurance Conference

2009-06-30T14:11:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Life Insurance Conference will be on April 13 to 15 2010 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel.

Join the hundreds of financial services professionals and gain a comprehensive understanding of critical issues facing the life insurance industry. You'll come away with tools you can use to drive the success of your company's programs.

This event is your opportunity to participate in a multidisciplinary forum for executives and specialists. The sessions, led by noted experts and thought leaders, cover seven crucial areas:

* Marketing/Distribution
* Markets
* Administration
* Actuarial/Product Development
* Regulatory
* Reinsurance
* Strategic Management

For More Information:

LIMRA
Mary-Jo Adams
860-285-7798
mjadams@limra.com

LOMA
James R. Huffman, FLMI, ACS
770.984.6446
insops@loma.org

Society of Actuaries
Jay Semla
847.706.3624
jsemla@soa.org

American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI)
Linda Cunningham
VP Conference Development
202.624-2405
lindacunningham@acli.org

or visit their website.

Protein Congress 2009

2009-06-24T14:35:00.000-07:00

To be held in Berlin,Germany in Thursday October 29-30,2009.

The congress is the single most focused event in Europe dedicated to key technological and scientific trends in Proteins in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, as well as academic institutions. It will also be co-located with our GPCR Congress

With the ever-expanding protein therapeutic market, there is a need for the bio/pharma industry to reassess the technology, discovery and delivery trends. Protein expression & characterisation systems are rapidly evolving, and there is more pressure to harvest larger, purer quantities of product to support research pipelines. More efficient methods are also needed to identify and analyse proteins involved in disease populations with the aim to discover novel diagnostic tools and treatments. The conference also looks at effective strategies in protein assays and microarrays and data mining in discovery.

For general inquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)1865 304925
Fax: +44 (0)1865 304935

For speaker opportunities contact
m.burden@oxfordglobal.co.uk

For sponsorship opportunities contact sponsorship@oxfordglobal.co.uk
For press and marketing enquiries contact c.roberts@oxfordglobal.co.uk

or visit their website.

ICMAME 2009 : "International Conference on Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering"

2009-06-24T14:30:00.000-07:00

This conference is hosted by WASET (World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology).

To held in Singapore in August 26-28, 2009.

The International Conference on Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.

For more information please contact:

info@waset.org

or visit their website.

MICE Europe 2009

2009-06-24T14:22:00.000-07:00

This is the most exclusive event of the MICE Industry.
Agenda:

7th Annual MICE Europe Congress
October 27-29, 2009
[VALAMAR LACROMA RESORT] • DUBROVNIK, CROATIAMICE EUROPE CONGRESS

Session 1: MICE Industry Today
Session 2: Surviving the Current
Economic Realities
Session 3: Becoming A Successful Buyer
Session 4: Sustainability & Its Impact
on MICE industries

ASSOCIATION CONGRESS
October 29-30, 2009

Session 1: Retaining, Broadening and
Diversifying your Member
Base in a Recession
Session 2: Selecting, Negotiating and
Managing Venues and
Destinations in an Economic
Downturn
Session 3: Integrating Technologies
That Ignite Conversations,
Unite Members and
Transform the Event
Experience

WHY ATTEND

Now on its 7th Year
MICE Europe Congress continues to be the hottest and most exclusive event in the MICE industry. Each annual affair boasts of a growing number of sponsors and participants.

Highly Selected Participants
To ensure the exclusivity of the event, the congress is strictly limited to upper-level executives and is by invitation only. The number of participants is limited to 200 industry decision makers only.

Pre-scheduled Business Meetings
One-to-one meetings are arranged according to preferences made prior to the congress between a high-caliber audience of buyers and the world's most respected solution providers. YOU select the people you want to meet.

For more information just contact these numbers:

saudin dungog
event producer
saudind@nasebagroup.com
+971 4367 1376

or visit their website .

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2009-06-24T14:20:00.000-07:00

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