January 2012

Sunday, January 1, 2012 to Sunday, January 1, 2012

Materials Handling Operations are generally responsible for more fatalities, injuries and incidents that any other industrial activity, except perhaps for road traffic accidents. Bad handling can cost millions through damage and waste.Ensure that your frontline warehouse and storage supervisors have the practical skills and knowledge to manage this hazardous working environment by giving them:Practical, hands-on experience in the fundamentals of mechanical handling (MHE) operations as underpinning knowledge for them to manage operation, Knowledge of both general and specialist aspects of materials and transport operation, and Preparation to undertake a supervisory management role in the safe and effective operation of a storage or transport operation. This course is designed for hands-on line supervisors who have a responsibility for materials storage, materials handling and transport operations. Experience could range from ex-storemen with many years experience to newly recruited graduates on management development programs.

Monday, January 2, 2012 to Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Please join The Clute Institute for our 2012 Orlando International Academic Conference, January 2-4, 2012 convening at the Disney Boardwalk Resort located in Walt Disney World. We offer four tracks at this conference: Business & Economics, Education, Engineering Education, and Health Sciences. The Business & Economics track provides a forum for faculty to present their research on any accounting, CIS/CMS, economics, finance, management, marketing, related teaching, or other business-related topics. The Education track provides a forum for faculty and administrators to share proven and innovative methods in teaching at all levels of education. All teaching or academic related topics are welcome, such as teaching methods, distance-learning, tenure, curriculum, accreditation, ESL, K-12 education, higher education, or other education-related topics. The Engineering Education track provides a forum for faculty to present papers that focus on theory, practice, assessment, and mainstreaming of innovative engineering education strategies. The Health Sciences track provides a forum for faculty to share health science practice, research, and education knowledge. For more information on this conference and future conferences, please visit www.CluteInstitute.com.

Monday, January 2, 2012 to Wednesday, January 4, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PROGRAM: 4 half day Preconferences designed to give you a concentrated session on one or more areas of your practice: Teaching Students to Think Like a Nurse, Ensuring Quality in Online Courses, Teaching Survival and Team-Based Learning in The Classroom. Certified Nurse Educator Exam Prep Course (whole day preconference) taught by Nationally Renowned Faculty of CNE Prep Courses. Book signing by Diane Billings, one of the authors of Teaching in Nursing (4th Edition). Other Elsevier authors will be available for a limited time at the Elsevier Exhibit booth for a meet and greet. Poster presentations and exhibits of teaching tools that can help promote quality and efficiency in nurse education. 4-5 Poster Presenters invited to panel present during the Plenary/Main Session, chosen by an independent panel of Nursing Education Leaders. A complimentary luncheon and presentation on Tuesday, January 3, "Elsevier Electronic Solutions for Your Program" provided by Elsevier (Limited to first 100 registrants). Design the program to fit your needs by selecting from 6 workshops (75 minutes) offered in each time frame on Wednesday. NEW THIS YEAR! Can't attend? Attend "virtually"; by registering for the live webcast of this conference. See Page 3 for details. Join us at the beautiful Paris hotel, and enjoy the mild weather and the New Year's festivities of Las Vegas during winter break.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Business Industrial Network will be hosting the best Allen-Bradley RSLogix PLC training your maintenance and engineering personnel can get. How? Business & Industrial Network will provide their leading expert on Allen- Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting as your instructor. This three day seminar is based on the same onsite customized PLC 5 and PLC training course used to reduce downtime in FDA regulated manufactures, Government Facilities and Fortune 500 companies through out the United States. This PLC course is not just text book PLC instructions, but practical knowledge and case examples based on years of experience. This PLC course will offer information your people will actually use out on the shop floor. A crash course in how to reduce downtime while working with Allen-Bradley's RsLogix and SLC 500 software. The 3rd day of this seminar is our Challenge Workshop.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 to Sunday, January 8, 2012

MCLE Accreditation will be requested for this program from every state (including California and Pennsylvania) with mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements for lawyers. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of "CLE" Attorneys seeking to obtain MCLE credit in Pennsylvania are required to pay state accreditation fees directly to the Pennsylvania CLE Board (PACLE).

Thursday, January 5, 2012 to Sunday, January 8, 2012

The 10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education will be held from January 5th (Thursday) to January 8th (Sunday), 2012 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Education will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from Education and related fields from all over the world. The main goal of the 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Education is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various education related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to education to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. The 2011 conference was a great success! It was attended by more than 1200 participants representing more than 35 countries!

Thursday, January 5, 2012 to Saturday, January 7, 2012

The AABRI 2012 Orlando International Conference provides authors with a venue to present their completed research, work-in-progress, or research proposals to an audience of academics from across the nation and internationally.

Friday, January 6, 2012 to Saturday, January 7, 2012

This is a conference dedicated to research in areas of business, management and human resource management. We are currently seeking submissions of research for presentation and publication in one of our journals. We have held successful conferences in the past in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and earlier this year in Honolulu. We are devoting a portion of this conference to methods for teaching business and management. This section is for those who have an innovative tool or method for teaching business. We are very proud to hold this event in the beautiful East-West Center Imin International Conference Center in Honolulu Hawaii. This facility provides state of the art facilities and presentation technology.

Friday, January 6, 2012 to Saturday, January 7, 2012

Thank you for visiting the webpage for the 2012 Western Business & Management Conference in Honolulu Hawaii. This is a conference dedicated to research in areas of business, management and human resource management, strategy, public policy and industrial/organizational psychology. We have full conference with numerous papers on teaching business, organizational behavior, human resource management, strategy and marketing. Please come back as we announce our 2012 Fall conference location.

Sunday, January 8, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

The organized trafficking of leukocyte subsets through the tissue compartments of the body is critical to the generation of innate and adaptive immune responses and for normal organ immuno-surveillance; however, when misguided, such processes can promote uncontrolled inflammation resulting in tissue pathology. It is now well established that cellular adhesion and chemokine receptors play a central role in regulating tissue-specific leukocyte migration. Recent studies have started to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying the expression of these receptors on lymphocytes and highlight the importance of the local lymph node environments and migratory dendritic cells in the induction of peripheral tissue homing receptors. While immunologists have traditionally tended to focus on primary and secondary lymphoid compartments to study immunological processes and immune cell interactions, there is a growing realization that many, if not most, of our immune cells are located in peripheral tissues and that each of these sites possess unique immunological characteristics. The Keystone Symposia meeting on Chemokines and Leukocyte Trafficking in Homeostasis and Inflammation will bring together scientists and clinicians with expertise in immune cell migration, cellular adhesion/chemokine receptor regulation and tissue-specific leukocyte trafficking with a focus on the peripheral tissue compartments in health and disease.

Sunday, January 8, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this CME activity is to review commonly encountered conditions found among children and adolescents Preliminary Objectives for Activity: At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to: Review causes of abdominal pain and appropriate evaluation, Determine the best approach to gastrointestinal foreign bodies, Review the current literature on hepatitis and treatment for children, Determine appropriate evaluation for common GI problems in children, Review the causes and treatment of neonatal jaundice, Explore gastroesophageal reflux and its therapy, and Evaluate current treatment modalities for inflammatory bowel disease and its implications.

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Biotech Showcase™ is a forum devoted to providing biotechnology and medtech companies, investors and pharmaceutical executives an opportunity to meet in one place during the course of one of the largest annual healthcare conferences that attracts investors and biopharmaceutical executives from around the world. The event nearly doubled in size in 2011 over the 2010 edition. Now in its fourth year, Biotech Showcase 2012 is expected to attract upwards of 1,500 attendees, and to feature presentations by at least 195 public and private companies. The event will run a full program of workshops and insightful plenary sessions. Biotech Showcase is produced by Demy-Colton Life Science Advisors and EBD Group. Both organizations have a long history of providing high quality business support services to the biotechnology industry.

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Saturday, January 14, 2012

The Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, seventeenth in a series of biennial meetings sponsored by the ICP Information Newsletter, features developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), dc plasma (DCP), microwave plasma (MIP), glow discharge (GDL, HCL), and laser sources. The meeting will be held Monday, January 9 through Saturday, January 14, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona (www.visitTucson.org) at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort (www.hiltonelconquistador.com). Continuing education short courses at introductory and advanced levels and manufacturers' seminars will be offered Friday through Monday, January 6 - 9. Spectroscopic instrumentation and accessories will be shown during a three-day exhibition from January 10 to 12, and workshops on New Plasma Instrumentation, Clinical ICP-MS, and Elemental Speciation methodology will be presented on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. A golf tournament will be held on Sunday, January 8.

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

FloCon is an open workshop that provides a forum for operational analysts, tool developers and other parties interested in the analysis of large volumes of traffic to showcase the next generation of flow-based analysis techniques. Flow is an abstraction of network traffic in which packets are grouped together by common attributes over time. In security, flow has been used to survey and analyze large networks and long periods of time, as well as to provide a retrospective view of network activity for incident handling.

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

PepTalk 2012 continues the tradition of strong scientific programming centered around protein-based therapeutics. The four distinct protein pipelines focused on formulation, purification, biotherapeutics and expression range from applying protein discovery research, to developing downstream protein products that ultimately lead to clinical applications. This focused design enables you create your own agenda by moving between the tracks and choosing the sessions that best fit your research and networking needs. Additional networking opportunities will be available through BuZZ Session discussion groups, short courses and panel discussions.

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

FloCon brings together analysts and researchers who understand the value that flow analysis brings to network situational awareness and scalable solutions. We use FloCon to share ideas and to reach out and inform the larger security community about how flow analytics can benefit both large and small network operations. Our conference continues to grow each year--evidence that the community is listening. FloCon 2012 will take place in Austin, Texas. Like the flow community, Austin is an eclectic town that started small--a tech-savvy, alternative music hub amidst ranches and country-western tunes--but it has made huge strides as the rest of the world caught on to its own particular style. This year, FloCon 2012 will focus on the progression of analytics from ideas, to prototypes, to tools. Each of these phases has its own set of successes, but it also raises its own set of challenges. Which incident case studies spark the seed of a new idea? How can flow data help refine a static signature? What are the costs and benefits of implementing a technique at the large-scale network level versus the host level? How well do new flow-based analytical tools integrate into an analyst's workflow?

Monday, January 9, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

The 5th Annual OneMedForum San Francisco 2012 will be held at The Sir Frances Drake Hotel on January 9-12th, 2012. It builds on the success and recognition of four previous San Francisco Forums and two recently launched in New York City. Held during the largest gathering of healthcare financiers and executives, the conference has grown in size and stature and is now a central meeting point for those involved in building the future of health and medicine.The OneMedForum SF 2012 provides an efficient means to meet the management of the firms shaping the future of the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. High-quality company presentations, panels and workshops promise to deliver strategic insights and practical benefits. It is an ideal opportunity for CEO's, investors, and corporate development executives to broaden their exposure and build relationships in an environment designed for networking between companies, strategic partners, institutional investors and healthcare media. Meet the management of the firms creating technologies that will shape the future of health and medicine. Meet the financiers of these companies. Begin to build relationships and a network of prominent venture and business development executives. Attendees to the Finance Forum include institutional investors and senior healthcare and life science executives looking for investment opportunities, insights, licensing opportunities, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. The Fifth OneMedForum SF 2012 Launched in 2008, the OneMedForum San Francisco conference which runs concurrently with J.P Morgan conference has rapidly grown in size and stature. In 2010 conference, more than 1,000 investors and executives attended the conference. OneMedTV will be covering the event to provide companies an efficient means to gain global exposure via digital distribution.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

The International CES is the industry's largest educational forum to help companies expand their businesses and understand new technology. Approximately 200 sessions and 500 expert speakers encompass International CES conference tracks and SuperSessions to discuss hot industry trends and topics. Keynote addresses feature executives from the world's largest and most successful companies and result in remarkable media coverage for the speakers. CEOs rank the CES as one of their top 10 most desired speaking opportunities, according to a Burson-Marsteller Most Valued Podium survey.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Hedge Fund Business Operations Association's annual conference is back and loaded with valuable takeaways to help you strategize your operational game-plan to not only meet today's demands but also thrive in them. This year's agenda not only addresses the top operational challenges that hedge funds currently face but offers invaluable solutions to not only survive, but thrive in today's challenging market.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

Opal Financial Group's annual public funds conference addresses issues that are critical to the investment success of senior public pension fund officers and trustees in the new millennium. Although attendance is not limited to those in the public sector, the conference takes aim at topics that are of particular relevance to public pension funds. We will discuss how surplus returns should affect employee benefit plans, closely examine the processes for selection and evaluation of investment managers, investigate legal concerns with fund investment and management policies, as well as explore the benefits and pitfalls of a wide variety of investment strategies. By focusing on an atmosphere of education rather than sales or marketing, the Public Funds Summit provides a unique environment in which members of the public sector can exchange ideas and learn from other delegates, money managers and consultants.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Tuesday, January 10, 2012

In this webcast, Seattle CPA, Jessica Chisholm, will discuss tax tips for Dentists. Jessica will discuss entity selection, auto deduction, leasing vs. buying equipment, and more. She will also discuss hiring family members and the tax savings that can provide Dentists who own their own practice. If you are a dentist who owns their own practice, or wants to own their own practice in the future then this webcast can provide you with valuable information on how to save tax dollars and maximize your tax deductions.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

The main goal of the 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

Small molecules and antibodies have revolutionized the treatment of cancer and appear promising for the treatment of many other diseases as well. Nonetheless, there are many candidate therapeutic targets that are not amenable to attack by the current generation of targeted therapies and, in a small but growing number of patients, resistance to initially successful targeted treatments evolves. This symposium will focus on the medicinal promise of pre- and post- transcriptional gene silencing (PPTGS) using oligodeoxynucleotides, small interfering RNA, microRNA and other nucleic acid based molecules. The meeting is motivated by the hypothesis that these molecules can be developed into effective drugs for the treatment of many common diseases that are collectively responsible for a great deal of human suffering. As this symposium will highlight, there is still much to do, but many in the field now hope that the time has finally arrived when "antisense" therapies will finally come of age and fulfill their promise as the magic bullets of the 21st century.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

Small molecules and antibodies have revolutionized the treatment of cancer and appear promising for the treatment of many other diseases as well. Nonetheless, there are many candidate therapeutic targets that are not amenable to attack by the current generation of targeted therapies and, in a small but growing number of patients, resistance to initially successful targeted treatments evolves. This symposium will focus on the medicinal promise of pre- and post- transcriptional gene silencing (PPTGS) using oligodeoxynucleotides, small interfering RNA, microRNA and other nucleic acid based molecules. The meeting is motivated by the hypothesis that these molecules can be developed into effective drugs for the treatment of many common diseases that are collectively responsible for a great deal of human suffering. As this symposium will highlight, there is still much to do, but many in the field now hope that the time has finally arrived when "antisense" therapies will finally come of age and fulfill their promise as the magic bullets of the 21st century.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

The 2nd Annual Electric Energy Storage Conference will be a two and a half-day, industry focused event, specific to those within Energy Storage, Policy and Planning, R&D and Emerging Technology. Current speakers include Midwest ISO, Duke Energy, NYSERDA, PJM Interconnection, Southern California Edison, EPRI, San Diego Gas & Electric and NREL. Why Should You Attend? This conference will bring together the leading senior executives from Investor Owned Utilities, Municipalities, Cooperatives, RTOs, ISOs, Independent Power Producers, Department of Energy, R&D Labs and Regulators to discuss key challenges in new regulatory changes, issues with storage cost, new technologies and the future of Smart Grid. Attendees will leave the conference with a much stronger understanding on the current state of energy storage, along with key solutions and a support system for their future.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

The 2nd Annual Electric Energy Storage Conference will be a two and a half-day, industry focused event, specific to those within Energy Storage, Policy and Planning, R&D and Emerging Technology. Current speakers include Midwest ISO, Duke Energy, NYSERDA, PJM Interconnection, Southern California Edison, EPRI, San Diego Gas & Electric and NREL. Why Should You Attend? This conference will bring together the leading senior executives from Investor Owned Utilities, Municipalities, Cooperatives, RTOs, ISOs, Independent Power Producers, Department of Energy, R&D Labs and Regulators to discuss key challenges in new regulatory changes, issues with storage cost, new technologies and the future of Smart Grid. Attendees will leave the conference with a much stronger understanding on the current state of energy storage, along with key solutions and a support system for their future.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Friday, January 13, 2012

The 10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will be held from January 10 (Tuesday) to January 13 (Friday), 2012 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from arts and humanities related fields from all over the world. The main goal of the 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate live performances at the conference due to the very limited venue space available this year. We apologize and hope to have live performances back at the 2013 conference.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

Building on the success of our Qatar conference, which included more than a hundred industry leaders, IQPC is once again set to provide the most up-to-date forum for innovative MEP solutions. MEP ASIA 2011 will include technical and systematic assessment of recently completed projects as well meaningful solutions for: Optimizing MEP systems in order to maximise efficiency, Determining which types of system decisions lead to the highest ROI, and Procurement and integration of new technologies. Leveraging our international expertise on intelligent building design, IQPC is pleased to announce MEP ASIA 2011 tailor made for the Asian region to brainstorm best practice mechanical and electrical engineering strategies in the region. It is the objective of this event to bring together decision makers and influential personnel in order to directly assess and confront the most daunting industry challenges.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The most useful, effective, deterring and inexpensive weapon against criminals and terrorists is the ability to ask a good question. For years, security has been investing billions of dollars into hardware, weapons, technology and man power. Armed security officers are required to undergo training for handling a gun and in shooting. Many of those officers go through numerous weeks of training to hone their tactical skills. But how many officers are trained to effectively use the one weapon readily available and that affords the most powerful impact in terms of protection?... a good question. The Advanced Course in Security Questioning enables security and law enforcement professionals to hone their threat assessment and questioning skills when dealing with a suspicious situation or person.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Make 2012 the year you achieve your biggest branding, sales and profit goals. Nearly a dozen hands-on seminars to help your business soar to your highest vision. Growth strategies from top business authors, radicals and visionaries. Meet & tweet with host Amy Cosper, editor in chief of Entrepreneur. Networking throughout the day to build partnerships and connections. Business growth perspectives from the Entrepreneur of 2011 winners. Chris Brogan, author of Trust Agents, will be the keynote speaker. Pitch your business to our editors.

Thursday, January 12, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

Auditing the Human Resources of a company is not only a means to perform "due diligence" for your company, but is a measuring tool to determine what needs to be improved to achieve a higher standard of excellence within your company and fair and consistent handling of human resource issues leading to a more content and productive workforce. In this ComplianceOnline Webinar our expert panelist Marna Hayden will discuss how to audit the human resource for compliance and liability and for helping to identify and correct areas that may not comply with applicable laws and /or do not comply with company policy.

Thursday, January 12, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

Students of tuberculosis have been interested in the immune response to M.tuberculosis since the modern understanding of the clinical disease. For decades the skin test response to tuberculin (TST) was the primary tool clinicians have had for study. With the development of Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) the recurrent question has been which is better, the TST or an IGRA. Hundreds of papers have been written on this matter and numerous guidelines have been issued. This conference will provide a solid framework within which to assess the rapidly moving field as well as provide a basis for making clinical decisions.

Thursday, January 12, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

ICJR's 3rd Annual Winter Hip & Knee Course was a great success with over 200 attendees and an internationally renowned faculty. We look forward to another excellent program this year and hope you will plan to join us for the 4th Annual Winter Hip & Knee Course! Over the course of four days, expert faculty will guide orthopaedic surgeons, PA's and nurses through in-depth, pivotal research and effective practices in hip and knee joint reconstruction by featuring case studies, interactive audience discussion, live workshops, and product theaters in addition to traditional didactic lectures. For more information and to register visit www.icjr.net/2012vail or contact sanderson@icjr.net or 760-942-7859.

Thursday, January 12, 2012 to Thursday, January 12, 2012

Come network with others in the industry and learn about the impact of E-Marketing from our special guest speaker, Steve Wiideman, SEO Strategist. Steve is one of America's leading search engine optimization (SEO) expert. Not kidding! just Google his name. He has managed million dollar budgets for corporations like Disney and Expedia. We can expect to learn a variety of options to market your business online. Learn about social media, search engine optimization, and more! Are you a local caterer, eager to introduce your delicious creations to the event planning community? Do you have a product or service related to the Events Community? Corporate representatives, green businesses, local associations, caterers, and any other organizations that offer or are using event planning services are welcome to join this Meetup! Come to our Event/Meeting Planner & Related Services Meetups, our 1st meet up will be Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Business Expo Center in Anaheim, CA. This is an opportunity for event and meeting planners as well as caterers to connect with each other to share ideas, inspiration, stories, and unique experiences! We are excited to bring together two vital components of a memorable event- the planner and the caterer. Join us for the opportunity to engage with each other and expand your networks!

Friday, January 13, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo is the northern suburbs chance to get the answers to all home decorating, and remodeling questions. It doesn't matter if you come to browse, buy or to just ask questions, The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo is sure to have exactly what you're looking for. The show hours run Friday January 13th, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday January 14th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and, Sunday January 15th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission and free parking. There's also great family entertainment so be sure to bring the kids. Guests can expect to have fun while gathering new ideas and getting inspiration. Whether shopping for a contractor or just dreaming of renovation, nearly everything is covered from basic services to high-end building. Every year, new companies are scouted out and new displays are brought in to keep it fresh and exciting. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this widely anticipated annual event. Your home is your biggest investment, and The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo has exactly what you need to give your home a personal touch. This event is open to the public and no tickets are needed, so bring your friends and family. With FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Everyone is welcome and it is truly fun for the whole family! For more information on attending or exhibiting please visit The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo online at http://www.HomeShowEvent.com or call 630-468-2237.

Saturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

It's time to investigate the potential for implementing or enhancing interventional oncology in your practice. Whether you wish to explore the idea or have already moved into the field, the fourth annual Symposium on Clinical Interventional Oncology (CIO) offers the ideal learning opportunity. Come learn from the experts, witness lively debates, take advantage of interactive opportunities and visit an exhibit hall brimming with information.

Saturday, January 14, 2012 to Monday, January 16, 2012

This educational conference will focus on culinary trends from past to current and take a look at what is to come. You'll have the opportunity to meet colleagues from the kitchen to the cellar, see new equipment demos and tour farms, breweries (Denver is the microbrew capital after all), cheese producers, etc.- you'll be able to taste, drink and savor. On hands demonstrations from the best in the industry; Tia Harrison and Mark DeNittis, Alex Seidel and Lon Symensma as well as chef Akira Back (competitor on Iron Chef America). Beverage demonstrations with Marnie Old and top mixologist from around the country. Not to be forgotten are breakouts on factors that affect your business outside of the kitchen with breakouts like What the Yelp?, Social Media and Customer Loyalty to Getting the Most Out of Open Table. Join us and learn from your the best and network with your colleagues.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 to Thursday, January 19, 2012

This annual program offers members of the interventional support team the opportunity to effectively update their knowledge with interactive panel/audience discussions, in-depth lectures and video presentations of advanced procedures. The course is taught by physicians, nurses and technologists from Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and addresses issues related to procedures and collaborative patient care. The symposium can be purchased as a stand-alone or as part of the full ISET meeting.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

Hundreds of millions of people world-wide are infected each year with protozoan parasites. The mortality and morbidity associated with these diseases are expected to increase due to the development of drug resistant parasites, the absence of adequate vaccines and a shortage of anti-protozoan agents in the drug development pipelines. Understanding the pathogenesis, mechanisms of growth and differentiation, and metabolic processes of the parasites has provided new insights and challenges in the identification of novel drug targets for malaria, leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis. Integrated strategies combining target identification and validation with advances in structural biology, genetic manipulations and high-throughput high-content screening platforms are likely to accelerate the development of anti-protozoan drugs. This meeting is the only international meeting that addresses the development of drugs to treat and prevent parasite infections. Parasitologists, chemists, pharmacologists and clinicians from academia, government and industry will come together at this meeting to discuss opportunities for the advancement of novel anti-protozoan chemotypes and progression of lead compounds into clinical development. Opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions will be significantly enhanced by the concurrent meeting on Fungal Pathogens: From Basic Biology to Drug Discovery, which will share a keynote address and two plenary sessions with this meeting.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 to Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Join us January 15th - 17th, 2012 at the beautiful Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the National Association of Police Organizations 24th Annual Police, Fire, EMS & Municipal Employee Pension & Benefits Seminar. Working in close collaboration with our distinguished advisory board, we have put together an indispensible program specifically relevant to the unique issues facing pension funds today. Backed by extensive research, our updated, cutting-edge program is designed to arm you with the skills necessary to take an active and informed role in the success of your fund. We've put the spotlight on key issues, including reducing healthcare costs, revising your asset allocation strategy, incorporating alternative investments into your portfolio, and much more!

Monday, January 16, 2012 to Saturday, January 21, 2012

Much progress has been made in the identification of key signaling pathways regulating blood vessel development. There is also evidence that various stromal cell types participate in normal and pathological angiogenesis in a tissue- or context-specific fashion. However, many important molecular and biological questions regarding these processes remain unanswered. In addition, several angiogenesis inhibitors have been approved by the FDA as therapy for cancer or intraocular neovascular disorders. Perhaps some of the most successful applications of anti-angiogenic therapy are in age-related macular degeneration and other intraocular neovascular diseases, although such findings have been rarely presented outside specialized meetings. The Keystone Symposia meeting on Angiogenesis: Advances in Basic Science and Therapeutic Applications will critically examine the latest basic science on the regulation of angiogenesis in health and disease, discuss the lessons from clinical trials in cancer and intraocular neovascular disorders and identify novel therapeutic targets. Additional discussion will focus on a renewed interest in therapeutic angiogenesis by tissue engineering or stem cell-based approaches.

Monday, January 16, 2012 to Wednesday, January 18, 2012

In the HEDIS conference, you will learn: How to solve the data challenge to increase your HEDIS scores: from streamlining charts to capturing and sharing the right data, Practical steps to improve your supplemental data, Strategies plans and providers can use, working together, to improve clinical outcomes- Innovative ways to engage physicians and patients- and make them more accountable, and Ways to construct a quality program that incorporates HEDIS & CAHPS. In the Medicare Revenue Management event, discover: Secrets to finding the "sweet spot" in both retrospective and prospective evaluations, Keys to successfully running EDPS and RAPS data in parallel, What really happened after the RADV audits?, How to navigate successfully through PDE reconciliation, and What the revised CMS star ratings will mean to revenue. For more information and to register, contact Theresa Powers at +1 704-341-2437 or email tpowers@healthcare-conferences.co.

Monday, January 16, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

Process Excellence Week, Orlando is not only the original but the largest annual meeting as part of PEX networks Global Summit Series. Running for over 13 year's the meeting has a longstanding history in bringing together the Process Excellence community for exceptional networking, knowledge share and benchmarking. As the industry has evolved, so has Process Excellence Week. Formally the Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement Summit, this year it fuses together with the Next Generation BPM Summit to create one cohesive and collaborative platform for delivering excellence across the discipline silos- process improvement, management and innovation.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Failure to comply with the Data Protection Act can now result in fines of up to half a million pounds. Poor data security and poorly trained staff put your business at risk of financial penalties and reputational ruin. Yet organizations are also expected to share more and more data in today's technology driven age to improve services and prevent tragedies. This masterclass focuses on how data protection officers, and staff handling personal data, know what to keep safe, and how to try and keep it secure. It also considers what they can share and when, and gives practical tips and advice on what one of the most wordy pieces of legislation really means in practice. If you are in charge of information in any capacity, then attending this masterclass will enable you to: Understand the Data Protection Act in practical terms, Answer Subject Access Requests, s10 requests and s29/s35 requests, and be able to apply relevant exemptions, Be aware of recent Tribunal and ICO decisions and current developments in the law, including potential financial penalties for data loss, Understand when you can legally share information to aid partnership working; and Use personal data in marketing and appreciate the value of the information you hold on people.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Sunday, January 22, 2012

Cancer involves the misregulation of cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and death programs. These programs are all regulated at the gene expression level, and chromatin structures and modifications are fundamental regulators of these programs. Indeed, the regulation of many of the most important oncogenes and tumor suppressors operate either largely or in part through a chromatin regulatory mechanism. Furthermore, chromosomal instability and DNA hypomethylation are found in a majority of cancers. Here, one must understand both how these processes normally work and precisely how they are misregulated in cancer in order to design effective and targeted therapies. The 2012 Keystone Symposia meeting on Chromatin Dynamics aims to understand the mechanistic relationships between chromatin and transcription as well as between chromatin and DNA repair and stability, processes at the heart of cancer initiation, prevention, and treatment. Opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions will be significantly enhanced by the concurrent meeting on Epigenomics, which will share a keynote address and two plenary sessions with this meeting.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012

SANS is proud to be back in the "Big Easy" to bring top notch information security training at SANS Security East 2012 on January 17-24. Start the year off right with our top-rated instructors and outstanding course offerings. Now is the time to improve your information security skills and laissez les bons temps rouler! The following line up of courses, including our new Audit 407: Foundations of Auditing Information Systems, will bring you the best security training ever! Audit 407: Foundations of Auditing Information Systems - New!, Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style * (GSEC), Security 503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth * (GCIA), Security 560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN), Security 566: Implementing and Auditing the Twenty Critical Security Controls - In Depth, and Forensics 408: Computer Forensic Investigations - Windows In-Depth (GCFE). The following course is being held on January 17-18 as an additional training opportunity: Management 442: Information Security Risk Management, Courses preparing you for the technical and management certifications required by Department of Defense Directive 8570 being taught at SANS Security East 2012. Don't miss our special events and bonus evening presentations where we'll share the latest threats as well as newest advances in security for small businesses, physical memory analysis, advanced VoIP penetration testing, and much more. Cutting-edge SANS @Night sessions include: Helping Small Businesses with Security: 15 Years of Painfully Learned Lessons, De-Anonymizing Live CDs through Physical Memory Analysis, and Advanced VoIP Pentesting: Current Threats and Methods. Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt! Four of our five and six-day courses offered at SANS Security East 2012 are associated with a GIAC Certification. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join nearly 38,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the info sec industry safe! Visit our GIAC Roadmap for more information and register for your certification attempt today. Earn your Master's Degree at SANS Technology Institute (STI). Take classes in Information Security Management (MSISM) or Engineering (MSISE). Click here for the downloadable Application form. Apply today!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Sunday, January 22, 2012

Core processes of epigenetic inheritance include DNA methylation, histone modification, nucleosome remodeling, nuclear dynamics and chromatin interaction with non-coding RNAs. Although these processes are beginning to be understood at a mechanistic level, less is known of their dynamic nature within genomes. This meeting will highlight recent advances in the application of genomics techniques to the study of epigenetics. Research in a variety of model systems will be presented, which will highlight the conservation and divergence of patterns in different eukaryotic kingdoms. Session topics emphasize integration between epigenomic patterning and developmental regulation, as well as cross-talk between different epigenetic processes. This meeting will also highlight cutting-edge, high-throughput technology being developed and applied to understand epigenomes. Opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions will be significantly enhanced by the concurrent meeting on Chromatin Dynamics, which will share a keynote address and two plenary sessions with this meeting.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Enemy missile capabilities have increased exponentially within the past decade. The ability to produce, deploy, and launch explosive ordinance has become increasingly simplified. Globally, state and non-state actors who have had the intention, but rarely the means, have gained the capacity to pose a significant threat to the United States and its allies. Aggressors such as Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Myanmar and North Korean, have all shown substantial growth in their ballistic missile programs. The global missile defense market, which was worth $10.27bn in 2010 alone, is currently in a state of flux as development continues to move beyond established markets in the US and Europe. A growing number of allied countries will be investing billions of dollars into missile defense programs over the next 10 years and are looking to procure increasingly sophisticated technology or collaborate on further ranges of missile defense. The future development of Americas integrated missile defense system will be increasingly imperative. To protect U.S. interests at home and abroad as well as support and reassure our allies, the U.S. must make acquisition efforts to bolster our missile defenses and the defensive capabilities.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Dr. Elaine Larson, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Research at the Columbia University School of Nursing and Professor of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, has been selected to give the second NINR Director's Lecture. Larson, a member of the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research, will discuss her globally recognized research in infection prevention and control in a lecture titled “Infection Prevention: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach. Dr. Larson is a former Dean, Georgetown University School of Nursing. She has been a member of the Board of Directors, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and the Report Review Committee, National Academy of Sciences. She is a fellow in the Institute of Medicine and the Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance at Columbia University and has been Editor of the American Journal of Infection Control since 1995. She has published more than 250 journal articles, four books and a number of book chapters in the areas of infection prevention, epidemiology, and clinical research. The NINR Director's Lecture is an annual event, designed to bring the nation's top nurse scientists to the NIH campus to share their work and interests with a trans-disciplinary audience. The award was initiated as part of the year-long observation of the Institute's first 25 years at the NIH.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This masterclass will be very interactive and hands on, delegates will be given the opportunity to air their issues and concerns, and will benefit from the experience of both Michelle herself and of the other delegates. The masterclass will be of special interest to Managing Partners, and Heads of Risk, Compliance and Finance; though all Partners with an interest in the scope and role of the COLP and COFA are welcome to attend. The nomination is looming; take full advantage of this masterclass now while there is still enough time to make the right decisions without rushing to comply.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Thursday, January 19, 2012

In just two short days, you will come away with a gold standard, practical, market-driven approach to aircraft transaction business practices to help you leverage the upturn in the economy, streamline your business efficiencies to maximize results and increase profits, and facilitate seamless compliance and risk management strategies. Co-chairs, Professor Dr. Paul Stephen Dempsey and Dino DeLuca, and our distinguished faculty will share expert strategies to shape the way you conduct business on key industry issues including: Positioning your organization to reap the rewards of a strengthening market, Adopting best strategies from leaders such as Airbus, WestJet and Canadian North Airlines, plus many more, to forge ahead of your competition, Managing transactions involving foreign ownership and understanding their true impact on profitability, Innovative business approaches to financing, including how to address instances of bankruptcy and insolvency, Creating and optimizing strategic business alliances to develop long-term procurement best practices, Strategies to overcome regulatory challenges directly from Transport Canada and the Canadian Transportation Agency, Making sense of the international registration processes under the cape Town convention, PLUS! Gain a solid grasp of key issues in leasing at our post-forum intensive training seminar, The Fundamentals of Aircraft Leasing Transactions, for a unique opportunity to gain insight into the business essentials of leasing from the perspective of both the lessor and the lessee.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The focus of the fourth annual Northwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Summit will again be "industry sharing knowledge with industry." Sessions will feature energy experts and case studies that discuss actions taken by the presenting industrial companies.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Manage your time well and you take back both your personal and professional life. With so many hats to wear, small business owners and entrepreneurs can get buried in by their "to do" lists. Time management doesn't come easily but if you don't learn it, you may become overwhelmed and under-productive. Time at work can easily consume your life. You'll start feeling as if you'll never escape the four walls of your workplace and the jangling of your mobile device. Whether managing your own business or working in a business, you need to manage time so you can have a life.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Thursday, January 19, 2012

The Pipe Tech Americas Summit 2012 will deliver a combination of case studies, keynote sessions, interactive workshops and networking activities that address the most critical challenges faced by all oil and gas pipeline operators and owners. Get the latest information on regulatory developments, management best practices, construction planning and maintenance and inspection technologies for improving pipeline performance and the bottom line. Summit program highlights include: Progress update on the re-authorization of the Pipeline Safety Act: Preparing for upcoming regulatory challenges and changes led by John A. Jacobi, P.E. Community Assistance/Technical Services (CATS) Manager, SW Region Office of Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Keystone Pipeline project update: Moving forward on the promise of ensuring a secure supply: Components of the integrity management plan unique to the keystone pipeline project led by Ken Murchie, Project Director Keystone Pipeline Transcanada Pipelines Limited, Adopting a life cycle management approach to your integrity management plans: Lessons learned adopting GIS based integrity management systems led by Robert S Purgason, Chief Operating Officer, Chesapeake Midstream Partners, and Exploring opportunities and overcoming challenges in new large diameter pipeline projects: building beyond the requirements of the regulatory to improve operational and environmental performance led by Denise Hamsher, Director Planning- Major Projects, Enbridge Energy Company Inc.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Sunday, January 22, 2012

The Florida Podiatric Medical Association conducts one of the finest podiatric meetings in the country each year. The Science & Management Symposium (SAM) is held in Orlando, Florida every January, an area that offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for attendees. In January, 2012, SAM will once again be held at the beautiful Caribe Royal located at 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando. Our Exhibit Hall, which sold out last year, will include 190 booths. If your organization is interested in exhibiting at SAM 2012 or being a sponsor of the event, click on the links below for more information.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

In today's competitive environment, insurers are operating under shrinking premiums, growing customer expectations and tightening regulations. The claims process is central to achieving these seemingly conflicting objectives, but the challenge is manifold in the current environment. Claims management have became one of the most important aspects of the functioning of insurance companies, therefore implementing efficient strategic role, cost monitoring role, and high-level services throughout the process have became sufficient factor for success. Come and join us at this premium event, share your experiences and questions with the most influential executives and learn how to stay ahead of your competition!

Thursday, January 19, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

Overlooking the tax plan can be one of the costliest mistakes an investment fund can make. Therefore, ensuring that everyone that deals with your fund's financials understands the basics is absolutely imperative. Top Reasons to Attend: Comprehend all of the latest tips, tricks, techniques, and methods for solving basic tax and K-1 issues, Ensure that you have the right skills in place to not only be in compliance with current tax rules but are also executing the right strategies to promote efficiency, Learn from some of the best in the business, Get practical, working examples that will make your tax plan more efficient, Grow your network of industry tax professionals, Earn up to 14 CPE Tax Credits, and Bottom line... Come away with an assortment of tax and K-1 principles that will contribute to the most effective tax plan possible!

Thursday, January 19, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Recent advances in genetic, cellular and molecular methodologies provide both new insights into disease pathogenesis and opportunities for therapeutic advances. Despite broad interest in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) within the immunology and clinical communities, there exists no focused venue for investigators with an interest in this disease to interact with each other, sharing ideas and developing productive collaborations. The Keystone Symposia format will fill this burgeoning need. This meeting will provide a venue for discussion of cutting-edge research topics in basic science and clinical science areas relevant to RA research. By fostering interactions between basic, translational and clinical investigators, we anticipate that this meeting will lead to new studies- as well as new approaches to studying- the pathogenesis and treatment of RA. The meeting will also serve to promote scientific development of early-career investigators, including those in training; their work will be among the selected presentations, creating an opportunity for interaction between junior investigators and outstanding senior scientists and mentors.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

This course specifically focuses on the overall regulatory compliance requirements and procedures for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biologics and Combination Products in Latin America. The primary countries covered will include: Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Other countries such as Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will be discussed. The course will cover topics relating to pre-clinical and clinical requirements, as well as, addressing the structure of the regulatory agencies in Latin America. Content will include descriptions of the methods by which regulators in the corresponding agencies process filings and registrations and what is expected in the authorization and dossier maintenance of the wide array of licensed products. The current regulatory climate in Latin America is discussed in detail and several examples will be provided to illustrate effective compliance procedures and techniques. Common issues that have caused difficulties for Life Sciences firms in the region are outlined. Course content will explain how Latin America interacts with and utilizes ICH standards and how they relate with other National Healthcare Authorities. Additionally, participants will learn how personnel can best address the conflicts, which arise and the best course for resolution.

Friday, January 20, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012

LegalEra is proud to institute LegalEra Awards 2011-2012 to celebrate excellence among the legal fraternity. Today, Indian law firms are globally recognized for their impeccable professionalism and meritocracy. Some of the best minds in the legal profession in India, be it lawyers or in house counsel, have won accolades in coveted international forums. Both in India and abroad, our lawyers advise on complex legal issues and chair key decision-making committees. In the competitive and fast-changing world, the role of legal professionals is more challenging than ever before. Therefore, LegalEra Awards honors the gems of the legal world. The LegalEra Awards will be held on 20th January' 2012 at Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, India. The 2012 event will be India's First Legal Awards ceremony honoring the industry's top lawyers and law firms across India.

Friday, January 20, 2012 to Monday, January 23, 2012

SANS is pleased to announce that we've partnered with DoD Cyber Crime Conference 2012 to offer the SANS two-day Lethal Digital Forensics Techniques and Memory Analysis course as part of the pre-conference training January 20 - 23, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Register for pre-conference training and the DoD Cyber Crime Conference 2012 by December 31, 2012 for the deepest discounts available. Pre-conference training is January 20 - 23 and the Conference runs January 24 - 27. The DoD Cyber Crime Conference focuses on all aspects of computer crime and incident response including intrusion investigations, cyber crime law, digital forensics, information assurance, as well as the research, development, testing, and evaluation of digital forensic tools. The goal is to prepare attendees for the new crimes of today and the near future. Speakers will discuss new approaches and new perspectives with the current movers and shakers in cyber crime.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

ASHRAE is pleased to be returning to Chicago for the 2012 Winter Conference. Members have the chance to discuss and examine the latest topics in the building industry, such as high performing buildings and integrated design, as well as participate in technical tours; attend ASHRAE Learning Institute courses; earn professional credits; and obtain ASHRAE certifications. Chicago will also serve as the site of the AHR Expo, co-sponsored and held in conjunction with the Winter Conference. The two events combine to create the ideal atmosphere for those interested in advancing the building industry to network, inspect the latest technology and learn about the newest practices for the built environment. Don't miss the chance to participate in ASHRAE's historically best-attended Conference.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Photonics West includes the entire spectrum of light-driven technologies and attracts researchers and product developers from around the world. Four renowned symposia, 3,000 R&D presentations, and two robust exhibitions connect the brightest minds with leaders in science and technology. From the latest in biomedical diagnostics to developments in efficient high power lasers, the research presented at SPIE Photonics West is all about impact.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Sunday, January 22, 2012

As the incidence of melanoma continues to rise rapidly in the United States and around the world, the need to educate clinicians from various specialties on the disease also increases. During this course nationally recognized experts will present information on prevention, risk assessment, early detection, genetic factors, and current and future treatment choices for melanoma patients. Issues concerning surgical management, adjuvant therapy, advanced disease therapy, and personalizing the course of treatment for individual patients will also be discussed. This course is designed to provide information that will help clinicians in their decision making regarding these difficult patient problems. The course will be taught by a wide range of experts as this most serious of skin cancers will require multidisciplinary efforts to conquer.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Cleveland Clinic Department of Pain Management is pleased to offer The 14th Annual Pain Management Symposium. We invite you to join us in the beautiful setting of the M Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the week of January 21 - 25, 2012. This dynamic 5-day Symposium will focus on in-depth reviews and analyses of recent advances in pain medicine and regional anesthesia/analgesia. Tremendous changes have affected the practice of pain management, particularly therapeutic advances. This 5-day Symposium will promote a better understanding of the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain, enhance knowledge regarding various chronic neuropathic pain conditions, and critically review novel state-of-the-art interventional and noninterventional techniques in diagnosis and management of chronic pain, cancer pain, and headache. A nationally renowned faculty will provide insightful assessment and clinical practice evaluation of the topics.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Saturday, January 21, 2012

Neuro-Oncology is a distinct evolving subspecialty that merges neurology with oncology. While neuro-oncologists are considered the experts in both the diagnosis and management of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer, they are dependent on the strength of the multispecialty team comprised of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists. In addition, the multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists contribute to improved outcomes for the patient with neurological complications of cancer. Advances in neuro-oncology have increased our understanding of the molecular biology of brain tumors. Advances in surgical techniques and intraoperative imaging have improved outcomes. We have seen an integration of newly identified molecular biomarkers into clinical trials in an effort to provide individualized patient treatments. The use of non-invasive methods of detecting tumor proliferation, invasion and angiogenesis within the brain is rapidly growing. Every day brings us closer to the promise that molecular profiling of tumors will predict tumor response to therapy and guide clinical management decisions. The scientific and practice community has also been more receptive to the significant role of supportive care in the management of patients with brain tumors. As your colleagues, we would like to extend an invitation for you to attend our 2nd annual conference. We hope you will join us for a multidisciplinary discussion on the recent progress and future advances in the treatment of brain tumors.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 to Saturday, January 21, 2012

Super Charge 2012 with a Blueprint for Success "Create a Vision Implementation Plan (VIP) in Just One Day!" Dear CEO: On January 21st in the DC Metro area, a select group of cross-industry CEOs will gather to supercharge their marketing plans. Will you be there? Most successful businesses have the "what" but are missing the "how". They have a marketing plan, but where they fall short is in the execution. A marketing plan will tell you "what" to do, a Vision Implementation Plan (VIP) will show you how to do it. This VIP Summit will enable you to get traction in your business with a solid plan and the support of your colleagues. Developing a VIP in a vacuum is challenging and can be counterproductive. This is why you need the support of experts, mentors, coaches, accountability partners and mastermind groups. You will be among an exclusive group of entrepreneurs who will apply laser-like focus to their marketing process. We've intentionally kept the group small so that certified professional coaches will be able to provide the summit participants with personalized attention. Would you try to fly a plane while sitting in the waiting area? Sounds crazy huh? You may have a flight plan but until you strap yourself in and take-off, you're going nowhere. Creating a VIP for 2012 will ensure that you have a smooth take-off and that you continue to soar. Most people make New Year's resolutions but never implement them. The VIP will reinforce your mindset to ensure your vision is manifested throughout 2012. Just Imagine Being Able To: Clearly articulate your message and your purpose, Gain visibility so that your ideal customers begin to know, like and trust you, Use the best tools to be more productive so that you can elevate your business to the next level, Leverage your business by building solid alliances, Stop stressing about attracting new clients and customers, ...And that's just for starters! You'll Finally Stop Taxiing on the Runway, And Not Only That, But You'll: Brainstorm strategies and generate new ones that fit your unique situation, Develop a step-by-step implementation plan to take your business higher and higher, Obtain insight and information on the latest marketing and promotion methods, and Take away resources that will support your cruising altitude and ensure your business growth.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Monday, January 23, 2012

The Electric Light & Power Executive Conference, now in its third year, focuses on providing utility industry executives with information they need to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the energy industry. It provides an exclusive, intimate atmosphere in which industry leaders can network and discuss important issues with other executives, industry and financial experts and regulators. The conference is designed to help utilities move toward and adapt to a sustainable energy future. Topics discussed at past events included customer outreach, financing, policy, non-conventional power source integration and business strategies.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Track 1: Everything IP- IP is an enabling technology, whether it be VoIP, IP video, IPv6, IP surveillance, collaboration tools, smart buildings, or SIP. This track will provide you with an opportunity to share case studies about your implementations of IP services on your network and forecasts of the technologies coming down the pike. Track 2: 21st Century Skills for IT- With changes in mobility, cloud technologies, and outsourcing, especially in response to a changing financial environment, the skill sets and managerial capabilities needed by ICT managers and staff are changing. This track will provide tangible advice and strategic perspectives about managing people and technologies in turbulent times.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012

With eight successful years under our belt, Financial Research Associates' Made in America Summit scheduled for January 22-24, 2012 in Las Vegas remains steadfast to its mission which is to provide advanced education for all Taft-Hartley Trustees & Administrators on investment issues and health & welfare topics. MIA 2012 is sure to deliver another powerful program through innovative topics, renowned industry speakers, thought-provoking issues and solution-driven answers. Developed with the aid of a distinguished Advisory Board, this program features topical discussions that you won't hear anywhere else! While other conferences are known for their education, Made in America has quickly become the Summit to attend for result-oriented information. In a significantly changed investment climate, and with healthcare reform on the horizon, you can't afford to miss hearing from the best minds in the business about the key strategies you'll need in order to best manage your benefits in 2012 and beyond.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

The best global audience for digital imaging systems, 3D imaging, image quality, and image processing. IS&T/SPIE Electronic Imaging is the must attend event for all aspects of electronic imaging, from imaging systems to instrumentation to image processing to algorithms. Topics include digital imaging, sensors and applications, 3D Imaging, multimedia, image processing, visualization and perception, and visual communications. Oral and interactive paper presentations are encouraged on CCD, CMOS sensors, digital photography, color hardcopy, human vision, image processing and compression, stereoscopic displays, image quality, and multimedia imaging systems.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

Structural biology continues to be one of the most prolific and informative ways to make biological and biomedical discoveries, and provides fundamental molecular insights into biological systems. The rapidly expanding numbers of sequenced genomes is providing structural biologists with a wealth of new opportunities and challenges to explore the enormous diversity of biological macromolecules and their relationships to function, evolution and disease. The goal of this meeting is to explore current advances and frontiers in structural biology and illustrate how high-throughput approaches in X-Ray Crystallography and NMR – in combination with hybrid methods using computational and other biophysical techniques (including CryoEM, Xray and Electron Tomography, SAXS, Mass Spectometry, Proteomics)- can be used to tackle topical and challenging problems in molecular, cellular and chemical biology. This symposium will focus on the variety of approaches and methodologies that are available to both structural biologists and biologists for investigation of biological systems and their component macromolecules and complexes. Two open debates will address topical issues of great relevance to the field. The attendees will also have an opportunity to broaden their appreciation of the complex biological systems that can benefit from these current advances in structural biology via the sister meeting on Structural Biology of Cellular Processes: From Atoms to Cells, which will share a keynote address and two plenary sessions with this meeting.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Sunday, January 29, 2012

The purpose of this CME activity is to review the management of patients with various disabilities and apply the AMA Guidelines for evaluation. At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to: Review the perspectives of various parties in disability evaluation, Discuss the foundational concepts of the AMA Guides, Review the chapters of the Guides and the methods used within those organ systems, Discuss the overlap of pain and psychiatry in patient evaluation, Utilize questionnaires in your practice based on the medical literature, and Differentiate between physician and legal colleagues of what constitutes important information.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 to Sunday, January 29, 2012

Preliminary Topics for Activity: Dementia, Late Life Depression, Delirium, Rational Drug Therapy in the Elderly, Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly, Falls, Osteoporosis, Urinary Incontinence, Musculoskeletal Disease, and End of Life decision making.

Monday, January 23, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

This course is designed to help the participants understand how proper pump system design, operation, and maintenance can drastically reduce maintenance and operations costs, while simultaneously improving energy efficiency and safety. By stressing the fundamentals of pump system design and installation, maintenance techniques, and proper operation, this course empowers you to make better pumping related decisions. This leads to lower maintenance and operational costs as well as lower spare parts inventories, better product safety, and greatly reduced pump related energy cost. The benefits of this course are immediate and participants can put the practical knowledge into practice as soon as they return to their facilities. Participants are encouraged to bring information about current pumping problems in their facility to discuss with the instructor.

Monday, January 23, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012

In an Era Where Advertising is Moving Increasingly Toward the Digital Sphere, Ensure Your Company Remains Competitive and Compliant. Hear from thought leaders at The Walt Disney Company, the FTC and the California Office of Consumer Privacy on how to successfully implement privacy protocols as part of your company's overall advertising strategy.

Monday, January 23, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Get real-word advice to help you build and maintain a successful DCIO business at our 5th Annual New Opportunities in the DCIO Market. We've put together an impressive line-up of experts and a research-driven agenda designed exclusively for the DCIO professional. Whether you are already established in the DCIO market, just starting out, or considering entering this profitable space, our program will provide you with indispensible takeaways, insights and strategies to survive and thrive in the DCIO market. Get the inside track from DCIO industry leaders, retirement platforms, advisors, and consultants on everything from effective business building and value-add solutions, to the latest news in products, strategies, and regulations.

Monday, January 23, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

This program is comprised of four modules, each designed to provide health care leaders with the knowledge necessary to design and develop a cogent health IT strategy. Along with government policy initiatives, the economic landscape is driving an immediate need for health care organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs, while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and patient reported outcomes, such as patient satisfaction. Hospitals and health systems can improve these metrics through efficient and effective use of health information technology.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Join us in San Antonio for the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition. DistribuTECH is the utility industry's leading smart grid conference and exposition, covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

At ACI's 6th Houston FCPA Boot Camp learn what steps your company needs to take to successfully implement and monitor an effective anti-corruption compliance program under the current enforcement environment. Attendees of the forum will walk away with a comprehensive working knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as practical strategies for addressing high risk areas for enforcement exposure across business operations, including practical strategies.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Enforcement of anti-corruption laws in Europe has become a hard reality with extensive activities carried out by European prosecutors particularly in Germany and Italy. The Munich prosecution office has been actively involved in many recent cases including the F1 corruption case, the Linde AG case, which paid 35 million euros ($51 million) in settlement of corruption and bribery allegations. More recently, a former Siemens manager was indicted in connection with the Siemens bribery scandal for bribe payments in South America.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The EPLI forum you know and trust is back to ensure that you are prepared to manage and defend against the increasing number of claims being filed, positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in the EPLI market, equipped to minimize exposure to risk, and understand the evolving initiatives of the EEOC.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

American Conference Institute ("ACI") has created a unique event specifically focused on Developing and Negotiating Natural Gas Supply Contracts. This essential forum is designed to educate practitioners-both in-house and outside counsel-on the leading trends in natural gas supply contracting and trading.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

American Conference Institute has developed the 2nd Annual Forum on AML and OFAC Compliance for the Insurance Industry specifically to address the unique challenges facing insurance and reinsurance companies.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Wednesday, January 25, 2012

How to Develop Profitable & Sustainable Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure: Explore NGV Infrastructure Business Models: Examine the full array of NGV infrastructure models and discover the most effective strategy for your business, Develop the Right Partnerships & Alliances: Hear how to forge successful private & public partnerships to maintain business momentum and leverage financial support, Secure Investment & Finance for NGV Projects: Find out how to get your projects financed, understand the full investment outlay and how to recoup your investment with minimized stranded costs, Assess New Technology & Standards: Get to grips with NGV infrastructure technology as well as the latest advances in the home-refuelling market and industry standards, and Improve NGV Marketing & Education Understand consumer requirements in order to secure anchor fleets, and discover what it will take to change the transportation fuel market in favour of NGV. The Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Summit will bring together well over 300 senior level decision makers from across the NGV value chain to address challenges and identify key opportunities to accelerate the adoption of NGV Infrastructure across North America.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

The premier event dedicated to sharing insights and discoveries on the latest social recruitment tools to support your organizations staffing needs. Keynotes, case studies, workshops and more! Join us in San Francisco. Develop a Social Recruitment Strategy, Learn to find the Right Candidates for Your Organization, Understand how Your Organization Can Benefit from Utilizing, Recruiting Tools such as LinkedIn and BranchOut, Track and Measure Your Social Recruiting Efforts, and Evaluate & Illuminate Your Employment Brand through Sustainable Recruiting.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

This Summit brings together leading Food Manufacturing and Safety Professionals from across North America with a program that demonstrates: Plant-wide optimization strategies- enhancing productivity through continuous improvement and lean operations, Eco-manufacturing strategies- analyzing the ROI of energy, water and waste reduction, Cost of compliance- establishing a unified quality system in the face of cost pressures, Retail requirements- insight into retail audit requirements and food safety protocols, Staying Globally competitive, Brand protection through third party risk management, and Growing importance of supplier management programs.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Join senior industry executives at ACI's 2nd National EAR Boot Camp in Dallas, TX and leave with proven-effective, practical strategies to implement an effective compliance program. Work your way through the maelstrom of challenges that arise under the EAR- and learn about the technical aspects of the EAR that can make your export compliance program more efficient and cost-effective.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

ACI's Chargebacks and Commercial Rebates conference will bring together all the key industry stakeholders to develop solutions that can work for every party in the healthcare distribution chain.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Investors and industry players from around the country connect to discuss the most important topics facing the energy sector. Join representatives from America's foremost family offices, foundations, pensions, endowments as they network with energy's leading innovators. Discussions on upcoming and current investment opportunities cover renewable energy investing, smart grids, oil and gas, green real estate, project financing, and other investment/financing opportunities. In light of our current geopolitical climate, this conference is a necessary forum in which energy experts can inform and collaborate with the nation's largest institutional investors.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Greater than ever before, LNG has the opportunity to win heavy-duty transportation markets as fleets of ships, locomotives, trucks and buses search for low-cost, clean, abundant fuel. LNG promises to follow the path diesel followed 120 years ago as it over took steam as the prime mover, capturing the highest end marine fuel-consumption markets first, then cascading into rail, off-road and over the road markets. Assisting with rapid adoption is LNG expansion into drilling rigs, remote power generation, heating, and municipal supply.Barriers to entry are falling one after another as innovations in engine technologies, infrastructure and commitments by Fortune 500 companies are made. Policymakers in the United States and China view LNG as an expedient solution for trade imbalances, jobs, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, a growing network of merchant plants as well as baseload import terminals and peakshavers are readying their facilities to distribute by the trailer load. Increasingly, multinational corporations involved in world LNG trade are recognizing and investing in downstream LNG-fuel markets. Latest entrants include Shell, GDF Suez, ENAP, CNOOC, and El Paso. Added to this are major shale gas producers, including Chesapeake Energy and Encana. The industry is on the verge of ballooning into thousands of organizations offering fuel, equipment, and services. This conference and exhibition will bring together industry authorities to discuss unfolding market opportunities and challenges.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

New and exciting case law development have changed the disability litigation landscape. Metlife v. Glenn has changed the way practitioners are evaluating benefit claims. Where little or no discovery was considered the norm years ago, practitioners are now dealing with the change to the scope of discovery. Insurers are often conflicted with their role as a fiduciary and with their interest in driving business in today's economy.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

13th National Conference on Consumer Class Actions & Litigation is designed to bring winning strategies to even the most seasoned litigators. The expert faculty, led by 21 in-house counsel, 9 renowned federal judges, and top defense counsel, will provide you with proven effective strategies to assert and manage a complete and formidable defenses in this high-stakes arena.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

ACI's 12th Annual Asbestos conference is an unparalleled opportunity to get up to speed with the new claimants, targets, jurisdictional hot spots, and science while networking with scores of in-house counsel, claims handlers and administrators, and risk managers.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

Higher education consulting firm Carnegie Communications, a division of Alloy Education, has officially announced "The Carnegie Conference: Sustaining your Digital Brand for Higher Education." The goal of the conference is to help higher education professionals utilize the latest practices in digital college marketing and communications to solve the growing range of challenges in enrollment, development, reputation, and retention.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

This interactive two-day course will help you comprehensively understand details of the MDD and implement its requirements. Attendees will learn how to classify devices, select the appropriate conformity assessment path, prepare the required documentation, and maintain it. During the course, participants will have exercises that apply the principles and help solidify learning. The instructor addresses the details of the MDD and includes other significant issues such as the Quality Management System (ISO 13485), Risk Management (ISO 14971), Clinical Evaluation (MDD Annex X), and the role of harmonized standards.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Thursday, January 26, 2012

Shockingly, as many as 43% of businesses never reopen after experiencing a major disaster. And it's only a matter of time until another major disaster strikes the United States. How it will affect you depends on one vital difference -- PREPAREDNESS.The Global Conference on Disaster Management is the premier event addressing issues common to all aspects of disaster and emergency preparedness and management in the world. GCDM includes a variety of insightful and knowledgeable speakers while providing excellent opportunities for training and networking with experts and practitioners in: Disaster Management Research, Disaster Preparedness, Business Continuity, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Emergency Response, Risk Management, Security, IT, and HR, Environmental, Community Planning, and the organizations which supply and service these professions. Discover how to minimize the effect of a disaster on your organization and how to prepare your family, home, and business to survive.

Friday, January 27, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

Today's world of obstetrics and gynecology is a complicated one and physicians must be prepared to handle a variety of patient concerns and conditions- from complicated problems to common issues. Obstetricians and gynecologists must stay current with medical advances, best-practice approaches and patient safety issues, in order to provide high-quality patient care.

Friday, January 27, 2012 to Friday, January 27, 2012

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University is sponsoring its 6th annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities for women. Our one day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions and interactive forums. Participants from across the commonwealth will take part in morning concurrent sessions, followed by a keynote address at lunch and concurrent workshops in the afternoon. The conference is brought to a close with an hour-long networking event. This year's theme, Maximizing You: Unlocking the Treasures Within, encourages women to realize their full potential through self reflection and discovery. The theme focuses on identifying the strengths of one's leadership style and learning new ways to take (and give) full advantage of one's talents. Each of us possesses unique gifts and abilities that enable us to lead- the challenge is to unlock them. When a road map exists to guide the journey, unlocking our treasures is made easier. Join us on the journey to discover hidden treasures and to chart a new course for the future.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 to Saturday, February 4, 2012

Preliminary Objectives for Activity: Review the classifications of mood disorders, Define chronic fatigue, List specific symptoms of hypogonadism, Outline causes for erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, Discuss the differential diagnosis of migraines, Define somatization, Discuss panic disorder, Consider the relationship between faith and healing, and Outline the most common sleep state disorders.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 to Saturday, January 28, 2012

This symposium is intended to improve care of cancer patients by accelerating adoption of new guidelines and evidence-based practice change. In addition to chemotherapy and targeted therapy of solid tumors and hematological malignancies, this symposium will focus on individualized therapy based on emerging agents currently in development, symptom control and management of toxicity issues, and practice guidelines and its impact on reimbursement issues. The format will include didactic lectures from known thought leaders, question and answer sessions, and ample opportunity for participant interaction with faculty. In-depth discussion of novel agents at various stages of clinical development will be given significant focus.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 to Saturday, January 28, 2012

We welcome you to attend the 2nd Annual Symposium on Controversies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD) in San Diego, California. This symposium will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the many recent advances in the treatment of IBD. The goal of the symposium is to educate physicians on the most effective therapies currently available for providing quality care to patients living with IBD.

Sunday, January 29, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

MRI-based cell tracking is one of the most exciting and broadly impacting disciplines within radiology. Major advances in nanoparticle technology, coupled with advances in MRI technology, have yielded enhanced detection capabilities with sensitivity of individual cells in vivo. Novel probes and molecular biology provide the opportunity to monitor cell function and gene expression in vivo. Clinically important paradigms, such as stem cell transplantation, inflammation, cancer and regenerative medicine have benefited immensely from established protocols for using MRI-based cell tracking. Furthermore, a wealth of information has been garnered in basic sciences; in neuroscience, immunology and development, owing to MRI-based cell tracking.  Recently, MRI-based cell tracking has graduated from use as a research tool to clinical applications. While there have been only a few studies in humans, this progress is encouraging. This workshop is intended to bring together experts in nanoparticle technology, MRI and molecular and cell biology with biologists, biomedical engineers and physicians in an effort to share information across disciplines and accelerate the translation of MRI-based cell tracking to clinical settings.

Sunday, January 29, 2012 to Friday, February 3, 2012

These courses are designed for physicians and allied health professionals. They will cover the applications of imaging techniques in the diagnosis of diseases of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal system and body. Lectures will emphasize image interpretation, differential diagnosis, a review of disease processes and new imaging techniques. Some interventional techniques will also be addressed.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Leading attorneys, compliance and audit executives for Medicare Managed Care and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as federal enforcement officials will provide insights into the latest challenges affecting fraud, abuse and waste prevention tactics relative to Medicare Parts C and D.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

ACI's 14th National Forum on Wage and Hour Claims and Class Actions is the nation's premier forum for in-house counsel, labor and employment attorneys, and class action lawyers. We have assembled an extraordinary faculty of attorneys from the nation's top firms, a full panel of distinguished jurists, and in-house counsel.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

American Conference Institute's 5th Annual Forum on Prepaid Card Compliance will bring together an unparalleled faculty of regulatory and enforcement officials, compliance experts from industry leaders, and outside counsel specializing in prepaid card regulatory compliance who will provide you with best practices and targeted guidance.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Continuing in its Health Outcomes series, marcus evans invites you attend the two-day, industry focused event, specific to those within Outcomes Research, Global Health Outcomes and Health Economics. Hear from industry leaders within Bio/Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies such as: Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals, BD, Abbott, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, EMD Serono, Inc., Baxter Healthcare and many more! Attending this conference will allow attendees to walk away with key best practices for conducting successful outcomes research and applying pharmacoeconomics deeper into the brand management, product development and commercialization strategies of the Pharmaceutical industry. Attendees will also be provided with useful and practical guidance for outreach to healthcare, payer, provider and policy areas and its impact on the current state of the US healthcare system.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

IQPC is proud to announce the 3rd Mobile Commerce Conference: The only event with additional focus on transitioning successful B2C strategies internally across B2B & B2E! The 3rd Mobile Commerce Conference will take place in San Francisco, CA from January 30- February 1, 2012. As many of us are currently building on our customer-facing, mobile success, join us at the 3rd Mobile Commerce Conference to learn how to transition this technology both internally to employees and to business partners. mCommerce can be leveraged in a B2B and B2E capacity too, helping companies reduce cost, increase productivity, and overall yield a strong ROI.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

This Summit brings together small molecule, biologic, pharma and drug manufacturing specialists with a program that demonstrates: Creating a culture for efficient collaboration, Building and retaining the biologics dream team, Creating a cost-conscious manufacturing mentality to reduce system cost, An opportunity to hear from the FDA on what can be expected for the new validation guidelines, Breakthrough developments in expression systems and platform technologies, and Practical examples of operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Saturday, February 4, 2012

Brand new to the 2012 conference line-up, SANS Monterey 2012 offers six outstanding information security courses with SANS top instructors, January 30-February 4. Enhance your infosec skills by taking advantage of this hands-on training, presented by security industry icons and loaded with practical tools and cutting-edge information. Reserve your seat by December 14, 2011 and save $400 on tuition fees. You'll see why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security training, certification, and research.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

GTC is delighted to present the Allergy Drug Discovery and Development conference, to be held on January 30-31st at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA. Experts will facilitate discourse on topics such as novel treatment, immunotherapy, and prophylaxis of allergy, advances in drug discovery and development in allergy, challenges in environmentally-induced allergy, and novel developments in allergic asthma. Over 125 leading industrial and academic experts will present at this two-day summit. The Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit will offer an in-depth examination of the challenges involved in the dynamic and ever-changing field of drug discovery and development.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

GTC is proud to present the 4th Immunotherapeutics and Immunomonitoring Conference to be held on Jan 30-31, 2012 in San Diego, CA. The immune system plays a central role not only in fighting infections, but also in many other diseases and medical conditions including cancer. The study of the immune system has lead to significant findings in many fields of medicine and biology and has resulted in the discovery of novel and unique substances and reagents that are now widely used for diagnosis, evaluation and therapy of different malignant diseases. The development of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines, as well as innovative combinatorial immunotherapeutic approaches has substantially decreased mortality and morbidity and improved the life, life expectancy, and the well being of the millions of patients. Network with clinical immunologists, pathologists, and pharmacologists, as well as practicing clinicians and R&D scientists, to discuss the newest developments in the field. Leading experts from the scientific and clinical arenas and industry will present about novel findings and developments in the constantly changing area of immunological assays and procedures. They will also discuss potential clinical feasibility and commercial potential of the newest data obtained from leading biomedical research laboratories.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

GTC's Immunotherapeutics Partnering & Deal Making Conference to be held Jan 30-31, 2012 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA is an immunotherapy partnering and business development conference that gives global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies an opportunity to network with high-level executives from top pharma and various biotech/pharmaceutical companies, as well as explore potential collaborations, and learn about relevant Immunotherapy issues and partnerships that will affect the industry. This event also provides a unique venue for attendees to learn about Immunotherpay business development trends, the market, and novel technologies that shape up the industry.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

GTC's Cytokine and Inflammation conferences are rapidly becoming a favorite meeting point for academic scientists and industry clinical developers to exchange their complementary approaches in the field of cytokine biology. In 2012, the conference will cover ever-important topics such as the TNF family, the inflammasome, chemokines, costimulation and innate immunity. In addition, timely coverage will be devoted to areas of current rapid expansion, such as the IL-17 and Th17 fields and JAK/STAT kinases, at a time when phase 2 and even phase 3 studies are being conducted and reported in these areas. Intriguing recently discovered cytokines, such as IL-25, novel alarmins and novel IL-1 family members will also be covered. A disease focus will intersect the target-centric presentations with emphasis on autoimmunity, cancer and hematologic disorders, bone and cholesterol metabolisms, obesity and infectious diseases. The conference will also cover technological advances in cytokine biology such as bispecific antibodies, latent cytokines, vaccines and cytokine delivery by commensal bacteria. As usual, poster sessions and opportunities for networking will complement the great roster of distinguished speakers. The organizations participating are a great selection of innovative medical organizations from academia (NIH, UCLA, UCSD, Cleveland Clinic, La Jolla Institute, Virginia Commonwealth U, U Mass, City of Hope, Scripps, Barts and the London), industry (Amgen, Pfizer, MedImmune, Novartis, Centocor/Johnson and Johnson, Biogen Idec, Incyte, Genentech, Genzyme, Chemocentryx) and, last but not -by any means- least, the US FDA.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit brings together experts from academia and industry to discuss cutting edge research, immuno-strategies and novel therapeutics against various diseases. Topics such as cytokines, inflammation, cancer immunotherapy, immunomonitoring, biomarkers, immunosuppression, allergy and asthma will be discussed at the summit. Receive updates on government policy, recent regulations, important investments and partnering strategies. The summit takes place in San Diego, CA on January 30-31, 2012 and includes four concurrent tracks.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Strategic planning at a college or university is difficult work. Institutions are large, complex, and highly decentralized environments. Most institutions tackle strategic planning reluctantly and without meaningfully seeking input and commitment from key stakeholders, which unfortunately leads to plans that are disconnected from budgets and plans that don't get implemented. Join two leading experts (who have assisted more than 100 campuses) in strategic planning and resource allocation to learn proven techniques necessary to design, organize, and implement a planning and resource allocation process that can be successfully and efficiently applied in almost any campus environment.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Ink jet printing is the fastest growing imaging technology for both office and industry. New applications are opening up for materials suppliers, media developers, consumables manufacturers, systems suppliers and others. But entering the ink jet market or just branching out into new parts of it can present a considerable technical challenge and a barrier to commercial success. The development of printhead technology and inks is advancing at a rapid pace - around 100 patents in this field are published each month. So getting up to speed is not easy. The Ink Jet Academy provides a program and format to get an expert start in the ink jet industry, to get an update or to open up new ink jet fields. Understanding the fundamentals is a prerequisite to any development. The Ink Jet Academy offers a one and one-half day course covering the basic theory of all the diverse types of ink jet technology in use today. Learn how the printheads work, what materials are used in their fabrication and the theory of operation. Learn about inks and media, how they are formulated and the supply and support systems. This course assumes a basic scientific knowledge and will provide a useful background to anyone entering the ink jet industry or seeking an efficient update of ink jet technology.

Monday, January 30, 2012 to Tuesday, January 31, 2012

All digital printing technologies are experiencing significant opportunities and challenges as many they are impacted by societal infrastructure changes, new competitive technological developments, shifts in user patterns, economic pressures and more. IMI's Digital Printing 2020 - Opportunities & Challenges Symposium will address the state of the digital printing industry and the potential impact of these many changes on toner, thermal and ink jet printing. As the conventional printing industry continues to consolidate, the digital printing industry continues to be fostered by such developments as increased personalized documents; new applications like printed electronics, textiles, active packaging & more; 3D printing, digital manufacturing, integrated multimedia campaigns (conventional/personalized direct mail, web, email, display graphics, etc.) Smart Labels, PLUS tremendous digital printing technology capability advancements. Unparalleled business opportunities exist for tomorrow's printing industry in an increasingly digital world, yet every digital printing technology faces challenges and hurdles in their development and implementation scenarios.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

With the historic passing of The America Invents Act, H.R. 1249, the United States is now facing the most significant patent reform in more than 60 years. Patent reform is now a reality. The impact of such sweeping changes to the US patent system will be exceptionally significant for life sciences companies whose life blood is dependent on the value of their intellectual property and patents. With countless complicated nuances throughout the statute and the unknown implications of these provisions looming, patent practitioners have been left with a multitude of questions regarding the overwhelming potential ramifications of the AIA on their patent practices. One thing is clear – with so much at stake for life sciences companies, you must plan now for the changes both in effect already and on the horizon in order to protect and defend invaluable intellectual property. Based on extensive research with industry experts, ACI has developed The Comprehensive Guide to PATENT REFORM For Life Sciences Companies as an advanced strategic meeting bringing together the industry thought leaders, including Teresa Stanek Rea and Janet Gongola from the USPTO and Former Commissioner for Patents, Robert L. Stoll, to analyze the practical impact of the complicated new law on your patent strategies.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Thursday, February 2, 2012

Held in Toronto, American Conference Institute and The Canadian Institute are pleased to announce their inaugural Forum on "U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations". This is the only comprehensive, practical event in Canada that will allow you to network and hear from U.S. and Canadian government and industry professionals from the high technology, aerospace, defense, satellite, space, energy and other industries.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

At American Conference Institute's 2nd Edition of its acclaimed Long Term Care Litigation conference, an experienced faculty of renowned litigators and judges will guide you through every stage of a long term care case to help you limit exposure and to mount a rigorous and complete defense to combat unprecedented theories of liability.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The 6th installment in our Capital Allocation series will continue to build on the successes of previous years. This year's conference will focus more on stress testing, so banks may not only comply with regulatory standards, but also better their business. Another key topic of discussion will be Operational Risk, a historically troublesome form of risk for banks to effectively quantify. With rules and standards established in the wake of the financial crisis reaching full implementation, or at a minimum gaining strength, banks must focus on improving their stress testing capabilities and installing these as a vital process rather than an annual or once-off compliance exercise. In addition, frustrations surrounding internal competencies in the quantification of operational risk are increasingly impacting a bank's ability to meet Pillar II guidelines while missing potential opportunities to gain a competitive advantage and do a better job of allocating capital. This conference will bring together regulators and top-level banking executives specializing in capital and risk management to discuss the latest strategies in ensuring that their practices around stress testing, capital adequacy, capital allocation and economic capital are sound enough for the bank to weather an economic downturn. Additionally, with an evolving regulatory landscape, it is essential for all bankers to stay on top of changes to regulations in these critical areas. The 6th Annual Capital Allocation and Stress Testing Conference is a must for capital management and operational risk management professionals working to maximize returns through progressive stress testing and the reliable quantification of operational risk.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Thursday, February 2, 2012

With the Bakken Shale formation being one of the hottest plays for oil production, North Dakota has become one of the largest oil-producing states in the United States. With aggressive forecasts suggesting North Dakota, Montana & Calgary Bakken yields could increase to over a million barrels a day, production is expected to continue growing at a phenomenal rate meaning it is vital to ensure adequate takeaway capacity to handle those production volumes and take Crude, NGLs and Gas to market. Due to lack of gas infrastructure in place in the Bakken, great quantities of associated gas are also being flared along with the substantial value contained in that gas. As the Bakken remains the most active liquid-rich shale play, production growth prospects imply gas cannot be flared for the long haul and producers and midstream companies will have to begin to think about capturing those valuable gases and moving them to market to generate worthy returns. To do this, it is necessary to identify the most lucrative market destinations to maintain strong product prices and to facilitate maximum collaboration between producers, midstream and government to enable takeaway infrastructure to be implemented at a speed that matches production Bakken Product Markets & Takeaway Capacity 2012 is North America's first ever conference analyzing pipeline & rail market price differentials to drive forward immediate and long term solutions for moving Bakken crude, NGLs and Gas to market at the highest netback. With the conventional wisdom that rail is only a short-term solution, the congress will seek to break those traditional barriers and explore rail as viable long-term, cost-effective resolution to the lack of takeaway capacity from the Bakken Stakeholders will meet to also understand the exact extent of infrastructure expansion necessary to develop the financial and regulatory foundations required for pipeline, rail, labor and housing developments to support this.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Thursday, February 2, 2012

The Green Data Center Conference seeks to provide strategic information for data center professionals looking to optimize their facility through increased energy efficiency and innovative data center design trends. Industry experts, interactive workshops and case study presentations will be used to demonstrate the cost saving benefits of "greening" your facility. A full scope of Data Center operations will be covered, from retrofitting existing technologies to building a next generation facility from the ground up. Attendees will be provided with actionable solutions that will drive the ROI on your infrastructure investment. Conference highlights and topics covered include: Efficient equipment and design, Power and cooling trends and drivers, Big data and storage innovation, Managing and monitoring a green facility, Cloud computing and virtualization efficiencies, Financing, strategy and ROI.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The versatility and flexibility of inkjet and other digital printing technologies is creating significant developments, trends and new applications in the global label and packaging markets. During this market-oriented, comprehensive one-day seminar, industry experts will share their knowledge, insights and innovations. Join them to discover how the digital print platforms can benefit labels and packaging in your business. AWA Alexander Watson Associates is a global business-to-business market research, publishing, and advisory services company with a unique focus on the specialty packaging, coating, and converting industries. Established in 1971 by Alexander Watson, the company has a reputation for providing focused, practical, reliable, and cost-effective information, and for a high degree of integrity in maintaining the confidentiality and trust of its industry information sources. As an added guarantee of consistency and quality assurance, AWA's Principals are personally involved at every stage of a project.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Thursday, February 2, 2012

This year marks the seventh annual Employer Health & Human Capital Congress – the leading strategy based executive forum for senior level HR and wellness professionals who are seeking solutions to improve employee health and wellness, and strengthen their workforce and bottom line.Presented by the World Congress Health & Human Capital Management Series, this Congress is the only one of its kind gathering HR leaders to intimately discuss strategies and best practices during networking receptions, keynote discussions and co-located forums. The focus of the 2012 event is to help HR/Benefit/Wellness professionals accomplish three important tasks during this critical time: Contain employee health care costs, Capitalize on outcomes-driven wellness and benefit design innovation, and Achieve a culture of employee engagement and accountability. What makes this event different is the speaker faculty and the education presented as it gathers perspectives from Fortune 500 companies, midsized organizations and small companies - all looking to share and to gain solutions to accelerate employee and organizational health.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The 6th installment in our Capital Allocation series will continue to build on the successes of previous years. This year's conference will focus more on stress testing, so banks may not only comply with regulatory standards, but also better their business. Another key topic of discussion will be Operational Risk, a historically troublesome form of risk for banks to effectively quantify. With rules and standards established in the wake of the financial crisis reaching full implementation, or at a minimum gaining strength, banks must focus on improving their stress testing capabilities and installing these as a vital process rather than an annual or once-off compliance exercise. In addition, frustrations surrounding internal competencies in the quantification of operational risk are increasingly impacting a bank's ability to meet Pillar II guidelines while missing potential opportunities to gain a competitive advantage and do a better job of allocating capital. This conference will bring together regulators and top-level banking executives specializing in capital and risk management to discuss the latest strategies in ensuring that their practices around stress testing, capital adequacy, capital allocation and economic capital are sound enough for the bank to weather an economic downturn. Additionally, with an evolving regulatory landscape, it is essential for all bankers to stay on top of changes to regulations in these critical areas. The 6th Annual Capital Allocation and Stress Testing Conference is a must for capital management and operational risk management professionals working to maximize returns through progressive stress testing and the reliable quantification of operational risk.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Thursday, February 2, 2012

Your current young alumni include your future board members, trustees, and major givers. In order to successfully prepare them for a lifelong connection to your institution, you need to maintain the relationship you've been building with them throughout their college years. Studies have shown, however, that despite growing awareness around student philanthropy, young alumni giving, volunteerism, and engagement remain substantially lower than senior and student giving.