Friday, December 5, 2008

Enhance your business by online trade show

Trade show is one of the best marketing tools that are available for global marketers who wish to communicate their products and/or brand to the public and other business-to-business sector users.


One of the main marketing objectives of business is to generate qualified offers that will finally convert into sales. After all, sales is the income of any successful business. It is important that you achieve high position for your company in the marketplace to support your company’s product and service promotion. This can help your customers to differentiate your company's products amongst the many rivals or competitors


Trade show represents the most attractive way to contact a group of people and serve a definite business all over the Globe.


The expense of the trade show accounts carries huge percentage of a company's marketing resources and funds; these trade shows stands for the most expensive and effective marketing and brand awareness. But sometimes, online transactions through trade show is more convenient and cheaper, as people get everything from the screen with a virtual environment. Trade show may balance the deficiency of B2B, as trade show transaction occurs between companies in a definite region with a definite time.


Assume about the offline event promotion, as your company may need as below:
• Huge expenses of marketing
• Time to create global leads
• The cost to attend
• Buy, Design and manufacture a stall
• Print resources
• Other expenses like traveling of staff and more..,


These are the basics requirements of an advertising campaign to drive visitors to your stand, all this for just 3 days of the 365 available.


If your company is spending anywhere upto 25% of the marketing budget on usual trade shows then you need to show the Return on Investment. Or perhaps your company would like to show but your budget cannot stretch to make a large presence amongst your rivals?


So, overlook about paying for expensive travel, stands, glossy literature. Instead reflects on the key issue - the efficiency of your company’s products and services.


Online trade show


Value of their business: Online trade show also offers marketers a reasonable solution to get a good value of their business in international market.


Capture the international markets: Online trade show is the part of continuous campaign and it also brings qualified leads that help your sales team to capture the international markets.


Now, one has to not pay expensive travel, stands, literature for the online trade show globally.


Trade show providers www.made-from-india.com for an example have helped marketers to grab numbers of global clients that now dealing online. Online trade show of your products that are available 365 days a year is handled by using a b2b portal. Online trade shows also contain information about company, products, offers, news, etc. Online trade show offers trade deals in a cost effective and targeted way that creates brand awareness in global market.


So, discover more about exhibition, trade show. Expand your company, products and the business services to grab online marketing opportunities at www.made-from-india.com

INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL EXHIBITION-11 MARCH 2009

INTERNATIONAL PHARMA POWER - A REVOLUTION IN PHARMACEUTICAL BY EXHIBITION EXCHANGE

THE WORLDS BIGGEST EVER, ONLINE B2B EXHIBITION WHICH WILL BE INTERNATIONAL FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OF THE WORLD WILL FIND THEIR COMMON PLATFORM WITH WWW.MADE-FROM-INDIA.COM.

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES ROUND THE WORLD SHOULD NOT MISS THIS EXHIBITION AS IT WILL HAVE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VISITORS FROM ENTIRE WORLD.

THIS EXHIBITION HAS ALREADY CAUGHT THE FANCY AMONGST AND BIG PLAYERS OF PHARMACEUTICAL BESIDE SME’S .

THIS WILL HAVE FOLLOWING TYPES OF EXHIBITORS :
A) DRUG MANUFACTURERS
B) PHARMACEUTICAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS
C) PATHOLOGY LEADERS
D) BIO MOLECULAR AND GENERIC LEADERS
E) WORLD RENOWNED EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS

THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE FROM 11TH MARCH TO 18TH MARCH 2009.VENUE WILL BE WWW.MADE-FROM-INDIA.COM , A B2B PORTAL FOR PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS AND EXHIBITIONS.

MANUFACTURERS, EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS, TRADERS, CONSULTANTS WILLING TO ATTEND THIS EXHIBITION AS EXHIBITOR MAY CONTACT AT exhibitions@made-from-india.com AND info@made-from-india.com.

FIRST CUM FIRST BASIS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ACCEPTING THE EXHIBITORS .TOTAL STRENGTH OF EXHIBITORS IN PHARMACEUTICAL WILL BE SOMEWHERE AROUND 800 AND MORE.

THIS IS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO BEAT RECESSION AS THIS FIRST AND BIGGEST EVER ONLINE B2B TRADE SHOW AND EXHIBITION IS GOING TO NOT ONLY CREATE HISTORY BUT ALSO CREATE DEMAND OF PRODUCT OF EXHIBITORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WITH INSTANT BRANDING AT NEGLIGIBLE COST OF $500 FOR THE SAID PERIOD .

IN THIS EXHIBITION , EXHIBITORS WILL BE ABLE TO EXHIBIT THEIR PRODUCT ALONGWITH THEIR DETAILS AND VIDEO AS WELL AS GETTING HIGH NUMBER OF LEADS FROM THE EXHIBITION AND MAXIMUM ROI WITH NEGLIGIBLE COST OF EXHIBITING TO THE WORLD WITHOUT INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Exhibition can beat Recession

Every other day there are conferences , seminars, workshops and round the table conferences amongst the corporate world so to beat recession . But , has any body found any way out from recession in market .

If the answer is no , then gone are the days , now one can beat the recession at ease with Exhibition. In the market when demand is not there , then the demand has to be created since every good thing is meant for sold and buyers are there but they don’t buy by the time a need is not created in their mind. In the same manner , the recession has only one solution that is exhibition where b2b world gathers and shows the best product and demand and supply gets instantly created.

Further, to combat the costing , the online b2b exhibition is an option to be cherished for in order to beat the slackness and recession in the global market.

Online B2b exhibition is not only an alternative but is more effective and advantageous than offline exhibition in order to beat recession. Really , want to know how , then please read it very carefully:

a) No international Boundary – Online exhibition has deepest reach and penetration since any person at any point of time and from any part of the world can see the exhibitors products and services . No international boundary exist for the visitors who want to go for online exhibition, whereas, offline exhibition always have a barrier of international boundary. Since, entire world is for business and b2b portals just make it happen.

b) No Travelling – Neither the exhibitor need to travel to a place to show their products or service nor a visitor need to travel to see the products or services of the exhibitors.

c) Very Less Cost - The cost for travelling , lodging and boarding, cost of distribution stuff and manpower gets reduced to almost 5% .It is very cost effective since , costing is the need of the hour especially when entire world is pointing on costing.

d) No Time Limitation – Convenience is the other name of online exhibition since there is no restriction of time for visiting online exhibition. Any person can visit such exhibition at any time of day or night and see and find the products and services of his/her need. This is not possible with offline exhibition. With such innovative online B2b exhibition people don’t have to plan out time ,out of busy schedule to visit upto the place of offline exhibition but as per their convenience , it can be explored .

e) Maximum ROI- Business world always care for return on investment i.e profit , for them online exhibition always have maximum ROI in return .Since, not only it is cost effective and reaches maximum mass and targeted genuine audience but also more people can participate in exhibition.

f) Better Communication – On finding a particular exhibitor, a visitor can immediately contact him/her by email or call as entire details are available . It makes communication more effective and fast as well.

g) Maximum Exhibition can be Attended- One can attend atleast 5 online exhibitions at the cost of 1 offline exhibition. Moreover, frequency of participation also increases without much preparation and no need to settle again after visiting one exhibition before preparing for participating the other one.

h) Tension free- The term tension can include any and everything which is associated with offline exhibition . Whereas, online b2b exhibition is totally tension free and blended with latest technology to improve the chances of success.

i) Instant Branding - Since, entire world can see your product & therefore brand awareness is tremendous. Whereas, brand awareness is a long process & it takes time to get positioned to result into branding. With online exhibition, brand awareness & creation becomes not only easy, instant but worldwide as well.

The list of advantages are more and more …….just think once again !

Any Manufacturers, exporters, importers, suppliers, traders from any country of the world willing to participate in international online exhibition which is to start from 15th February 2009 on www.made-from-india.com. This event is going to be the worlds largest B2b Online exhibition held so far may contact at exhibition@made-from-india.com for further details .

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Benefits of Brand Building for getting results in b2b markets

For Business , Branding, and positioning are its key part, since it has become modern business necessity. Brand positioning benefits are derived from the brand awareness,creation of brand value proposition and the brand positioning statement of a company. They may vary, depending on a market you choose to work in with reference to brand punchers campaign.

Brand marketing is gaining more popularity among many modern companies. Branding remains no longer an option, it has turned to be a necessity in the modern business environment and brand positioning is one of the vital brand marketing components. It offers companies many benefits. Let us take a closer look at the brand positioning, the benefits it provides and two different areas where it is applied.

The brand positioning can be exercised in the customer oriented branding and in the b2b branding. The brand positioning benefits and the ways to achieve them will vary considerably in those two areas. Your band value proposition would also diverge for those two different markets.

Your brand positioning benefits are gained from the functional, emotional or self-expressive value propositions and from your positioning statement's ability to capture your stakeholders' attention and space in their minds. For most customers all three ways of expressing your brand value proposition can be vital and working, however, not all of them will work well for the brand positioning for b2b markets. Brand positioning benefits, obtained from a functional brand value proposition in a customer market, are based on the products' or companies' natural benefits and advantages. A FedEx term of delivery is a good example of such functional benefit. Nevertheless, it will work well only if such benefit or advantage remains a priority of a particular company and makes it unique among its competitors. More brand positioning benefits can be received from the emotional or self expressive brand value propositions for the customer market. For instance, Volvo is strongly associated in customers' minds with safety and Mercedes can be an expression of who those customers are and their social status. Choosing those brands, the customers choose emotions and social self expression they desire to build up about themselves. The emotional and self expressive based value propositions build up strong bonds between customers and brands. Frequently, those two components are closely bond together. They evoke a more psychological rather than a functional interaction of the customers with the brands, and thus, are able to produce more brand positioning benefits.

Nonetheless, brand positioning benefits for b2b markets mostly cannot be taken from the emotional or self expressive value propositions. The b2b managers, who are responsible for purchases for their companies, are in the search for the functional benefits and value propositions, the emotional appeals will not produce many results with them. What they want to know is your credibility, terms and price conditions rather than the emotions your brand can evoke in them. The B2b positioning has to be based more upon particular product benefits and contract conditions rather than on emotions.

Finally, your positioning statement both, for the customer and for the b2b markets, has to be aimed at capturing people's attention and winning a unique position in their minds and hearts. Remember, the positioning and the benefits it produces, comes from winning a special place in people's minds, not in their pockets.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Business Revolution With B2b Online Exhibition

Online B2b exhibition is not only an alternative but is more effective and advantageous than offline exhibition. Really , want to know how , then please read it very carefully:

a) No international Boundary – Online exhibition has deepest reach and penetration since any person at any point of time and from any part of the world can see the exhibitors products and services . No international boundary exist for the visitors who want to go for online exhibition, whereas, offline exhibition always have a barrier of international boundary. Since, entire world is for business and b2b portals just make it happen.

b) No Travelling – Neither the exhibitor need to travel to a place to show their products or service nor a visitor need to travel to see the products or services of the exhibitors.

c) Very Less Cost - The cost for travelling , lodging and boarding, cost of distribution stuff and manpower gets reduced to almost 5% .It is very cost effective since , costing is the need of the hour especially when entire world is pointing on costing.

d) No Time Limitation – Convenience is the other name of online exhibition since there is no restriction of time for visiting online exhibition. Any person can visit such exhibition at any time of day or night and see and find the products and services of his/her need. This is not possible with offline exhibition. With such innovative online B2b exhibition people don’t have to plan out time ,out of busy schedule to visit upto the place of offline exhibition but as per their convenience , it can be explored .

e) Maximum ROI- Business world always care for return on investment i.e profit , for them online exhibition always have maximum ROI in return .Since, not only it is cost effective and reaches maximum mass and targeted genuine audience but also more people can participate in exhibition.

f) Better Communication – On finding a particular exhibitor, a visitor can immediately contact him/her by email or call as entire details are available . It makes communication more effective and fast as well.

g) Maximum Exhibition can be Attended- One can attend atleast 5 online exhibitions at the cost of 1 offline exhibition. Moreover, frequency of participation also increases without much preparation and no need to settle again after visiting one exhibition before preparing for participating the other one.

h) Tension free- The term tension can include any and everything which is associated with offline exhibition . Whereas, online b2b exhibition is totally tension free and blended with latest technology to improve the chances of success.

i) Instant Branding - Since, entire world can see your product & therefore brand awareness is tremendous. Whereas, brand awareness is a long process & it takes time to get positioned to result into branding. With online exhibition, brand awareness & creation becomes not only easy, instant but worldwide as well.

The list of advantages are more and more …….just think once again !


Any Manufacturers, exporters, importers, suppliers, traders from any country of thw world willing to participate in international online exhibition which is to start from 15th February 2009 on www.made-from-india.com. This event is going to be the worlds largest B2b Online exhibition held so far may contact at exhibition@made-from-india.com for further details .

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

OBLINE B2B EXHIBITION

Online B2b Exhibition

Gone are the days when one has to send communication through letters, fax or by other modes , today is the world of hi tech communicating modes say e-mail, sms, mms etc.

New media of internet has dominated the business as well, so is the high time when online exhibition should replace the offline exhibition.Since, online exhibition has following benefits :

a) No travelling
b) deep reach
c) less cost
d) more profit
e) 24 hrs live
f) no international boundary
g) more ROI
h) more exposure

in the history of b2b portals of the world including india , the online exhibition is for the first time introduced by www.made-from-india.com which is going to see not only area specific exhibitions but also industry specific exhibitions.

The first phase of exhibition is to start from 14 Decemeber 2008 and will last upto 31th January 2009 in which prominent exhibitors of indian industrial belts i.eAhmedabad, Aurangabad , Rajkot, Mumbai, Surat and vadodara will be highlighted.

During second phase, from 15the February 2009 to 31st March 2009,industry specific exhibitions will be for cotton, pharmaceutical, plastics, chemicals etc. This will also highlight some prominent manufacturers from entire world.Since,industry specific will be international exhibition.

This exhibition is going to be a great boon for manufacturer, exporters, importers, traders etc of entire world.


Online B2b Exhibition

Monday, November 3, 2008

Why New Markets Are Required For One’s Products

Before one understand this mystery , three factors are to be known for

revealing the mathematics of any market players :

a) Demand and Supply

b) Quality at competitive rate

c) Growth for survival in tough competition

I remember last Saturday I got a call from a senior president of a MNC, saying that

I am looking for new market but cant make as to where shall I go for and especially when the management is insisting for fast set up of new supply chain in new markets
but I am afraid with global melt down of economy ,since , it has broken the backbone of every company irrespective of country.

I started to deal the situation with certain things which I am just reiterating so that some one can use it as to why new markets are required.

New Markets can be set up by adopting any of the ways as is practiced by the global players :

a) Setting up a subsidiary unit

b) Making up channel sales force

c) Making business associates

d) Making assignment based agents

e) Generating continous leads for business deals


People may choose as per their best economy , nature of business and longetivity of business interest.

But, the gentleman was sounding over enthusiastic and even said ,…….yes ,Mr Becker,

I know this all but my problem is still as such and repeated it as well for times.

This made me to finally ask him to accompany me over tea which longed to dinner.
In our first sitting , he had a very long brain storming session and he was only interested to know an answer to why ? instead of knowing how to do it so , let us name it “Why Session”

Why Session

New Market means more business and new business as well. In other words means more profit and revenue irrespective of its sustainability .

Again the same question cropped as to why new market , ofcourse ! for this I am paid for and companies make business out of such advises.

a) What is the meaning of new market ?

b) How to explore new market ?
c) Which market will be the best new market ?

All the aforesaid questions have simple answer as discussed below.


It can be understood by simple formula of demand and supply. Where there is demand which is sustainable and with better prospects will be considered as new market.

The new market can be within the territory of one’s country or may even cross the barrier of international market. If demand is more in a new market , then it is always advisable for exploring a new market.

The market can be explored with better pricing with best quality,since the golden rule is quality should always command the pricing factor and pricing factor always follow quality factor.


Since, both are incomplete without each other and compliment vice versa.

As already said , the new market could be explored with new subsidiary,joint venture, partnerships, business associates, deployment of work force or even without substantial investment by way of continous generation of business leads , may be a B2b platform or b2b portal can get business leads for you like
www.made-crom-india.com ,which I recently saw and seems to be a promising one for global traders and exporters.



Exploring new markets can be even by way of launching your product in unexplored areas of one’s country and even exporting the product to a particular country where best demand is there . The result will be more demand will always give better pricing factor. Ofcourse, such markets will be the best market to be explored since business is done for profit and the market which can give more profit will always be the best market whether it is new and unknown as well.

Say, a ball pen has the best quality over the existing ball pens in its segment and usage, but unless not being sold in better market will always get less revenue over inferior ball pens which are in best market where the demand is more for ball pens and for quality.


After listening such simple things , the gentleman said , Mr Becker even I knew this but you made me understand the simple analogy and now I am sure to give some promising result to my management.

We shall be discussing other aspects of other sessions in due course of time, meanwhile , simply understand the fact that business is for profit and it is always dominated by demand and supply .

The author is business editor with http://www.made-from-india.com/article_detail.php?artid=72

Sunday, November 2, 2008

2008 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis,Thailand

IOF invites osteoporosis specialists and health professionals from around the world to attend the 2008 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis to be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.it will be held between 3rd December to 7 December 2008 at Bankok,Thailand.

The congress provides a comprehensive overview of new developments, ranging from basic and clinical research to advances in diagnosis and therapy. It includes:

* Plenary lectures on the field's hot topics by leading experts
* Numerous "Meet-the-Experts" sessions on a wide range of clinical topics
* Three special orthopaedic sessions
* A nutrition and bone health session
* Poster sessions, Satellite symposia and a large exhibition center


IOF and the Thai Osteoporosis Foundation are honoured to announce that HRH Princess Mahajakri Sirindhorn of Thailand will officially open the Congress. The opening ceremony will also include a Keynote Lecture by Professor John Kanis, President of IOF.


* On site registration: December 3 – 7, 2008


Schedule
Wednesday, December 3


11.00 - 12.30

Nutrition & Bone Health Session
-Maternal Nutrition and Osteoporosis in the Offspring, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Nutrition and Peak Bone Mass, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Vitamin K and the Elderly, Sarah Booth, U.S.A.
-Interaction of Calcium and Protein, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.

13.00 - 14.30

Asian Osteoporosis Audit
Presentation prepared by Ambrish Mithal / Media Briefing

Orthopaedic Session: Asian Perspective

13.00 -13.05
Introduction
Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand

13.05 -13.30
The Orthopaedic Challenge: Impact on our Daily Business
Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan

13.30 - 13.55
Fracture Healing Research
Arata Nakajima, Japan

13.55 -14.20
Vertebral Fractures in Asia: The Role of Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
in their Management
Ping-Chung Leung, Hong Kong, China

14.20 - 14.30
Conclusion and Q&A


14.45 - 16.15

Satellite Symposium by MSD

Satellite Symposium by Wyeth

16:45-18:15

Satellite Symposium by Amgen

18.30 - 19.30

Official Opening

HRH Princess Mahajakri Sirindhorn of Thailand will officially open the Congress.

Keynote lecture by John A. Kanis

Open exhibition area

19.30 – 21.30

Welcome reception
Thursday, December 4


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION I
Chairs: H. Orimo / B. Masri

Worldwide Epidemiology of Fractures: Differences between East and West
Jane Cauley, U.S.A.

IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant

Oral Presentations

An Update on the Genetics of Osteoporosis
Andre Uitterlinden, The Netherlands

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session

11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Achievement of Peak BMD, Serge Ferrari, Switzerland
-Clinical Controversies in Osteoporosis, Steven R. Cummings, U.S.A.
-Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis, Juliet E. Compston, U.K.
-Non-invasive Assessment of Bone Architecture and Fracture Risk,
Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.
-Nutrition and Bone Health, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Rehabilitation of Osteoporotic Fractures, Helmut Minne, Germany
-Uses of Biochemical Markers in Clinical Practice, Gregorio Riera-Espinoza, Venezuela
-Vitamin D -Analogs for Osteoporosis Treatment, Toshio Matsumoto, Japan

12.15 – 13.30

Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Advanced Imaging Techniques in Osteoporosis, Harry K. Genant, U.S.A.
-Developmental Origins of Osteoporotic Fractures, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Fragility Fracture: From Pathology to Treatment, David Marsh, U.K.; Kristina Åkesson,
Sweden; Ghassan Maalouf, Lebanon; Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand
-Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis, Juliet E. Compston, U.K.
-Replacement of Vitamin D throughout the Life Course, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.
-The Follow-up of Osteoporosis Treatment, Rubem Lederman, Brazil;
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Thailand
-What's New in Women's Health?, Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom, Thailand;
Unnop Jaisamrarn, Thailand

14.45 – 16.45

SESSION II
Chairs: T. Matsumoto / S. Papapoulos

Brain and Bone: CNS Control of Bone Metabolism
Florent Elefteriou, U.S.A.

Cancer Induced Bone Loss
Robert E. Coleman, U.K.

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster Session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Eli Lilly

Satellite Symposium by Servier
Friday, December 5


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION III
Chairs: E. Lau / H. Minne

Novel Mechanisms of Bone Formation (Mechanotransduction to Sclerostin)
John Bilezikian, U.S.A.

Pierre Delmas Award

Oral Presentations

Absolute Fracture Risk / Determination and Clinical Usefulness
Eugene McCloskey, U.K.

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session

11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Advanced Imaging Techniques in Osteoporosis, Harry K. Genant, U.S.A.
-Clinical Aspects of Treatment with Anabolic Therapies, Paul D. Miller, U.S.A.
-Replacement of Vitamin D throughout the Life Course, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.
-The Follow-up of Osteoporosis Treatment, Rubem Lederman, Brazil;
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Thailand
-Vitamin D Analogs for Osteoporosis Treatment, Toshio Matsumoto, Japan
-What's New in Women's Health?, Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom, Thailand;
Unnop Jaisamrarn, Thailand

11.15 – 14.30
Orthopaedic Session: International Perspective - Healing, Repair and Prevention of Fragility Fractures

Chairs: S. Bavonratanavech / T. Einhorn

11.30 - 11.35
Introduction
Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand and Thomas A. Einhorn, U.S.A.

11.35 - 12.00
Biomechanics of Age-Related Fractures
Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.

12.00 - 12.25
New Developments in the Biology of Fracture Healing
Thomas A. Einhorn, U.S.A

12.25 - 12.50
Fracture Healing in Osteoporotic Bone - Mechanical and Pharmacological Treatment
Mathias P. Bostrom, U.S.A.

12.50 - 13.20 Courtesy break

13.20 - 13.45
Effects of Osteoporosis Agents on Fracture Healing
David G. Little, Australia

13.45 – 14.10
Report on the Requirements for Clinical Trials on Bone Healing –
GREES-ESCEO-IOF Workshop
Jörg Goldhahn, Switzerland

14.10 – 14.30
Discussion and Conclusion


12.15 – 13.30
Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Bone Quality – What Does it Mean for the Clinician? Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan
-Case Studies in Osteoporosis, Uri A. Liberman, Israel
-Duration and Complications of Bisphosphonate Therapy, Silvano Adami, Italy
-Differences Between Bisphosphonates, Jonathon D. Adachi, Canada
-Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium
-Public Health Impact and Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures in Asia,
Edith Lau, Hong Kong, China
-Secondary Osteoporosis, Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands


14.45 – 16.45

SESSION IV
Chairs: S. Cummings / J. Stenmark

Vitamin D Insufficiency: Myth or Reality
Steven Boonen, Belgium

Approaches to the Prevention of Bone Fragility throughout Life: Diet and Exercise
Ego Seeman, Australia

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Sanofi Aventis and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (ABBH)

Satellite Symposium by Medtronic


Saturday, December 6


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION V
Chairs: J-Y. Reginster / E. Seeman

Immune System and Bone
Hiroshi Takayanagi, Japan

IOF Medal of Achievement

Oral Presentations

Estrogen and Bone in Men and Women
Sundeep Khosla, U.S.A.

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session


11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Bone Quality – What Does it Mean for the Clinician? Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan
-Case Studies in Osteoporosis, Uri A. Liberman, Israel
-Differences Between Bisphosphonates, Jonathan D. Adachi, Canada
-Duration and Complications of Bisphosphonate Therapy, Silvano Adami, Italy
-Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium
-Public Health Impact and Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures in Asia,
Edith Lau, Hong Kong, China
-Secondary Osteoporosis, Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands


12.15 – 13.30

Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Achievement of Peak BMD, Serge Ferrari, Switzerland
-Clinical Aspects of Treatment with Anabolic Therapies, Paul D. Miller, U.S.A.
-Clinical Controversies in Osteoporosis, Steven R. Cummings, U.S.A.
-Developmental Origins of Osteoporotic Fractures, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Fragility Fracture: From Pathology to Treatment, David Marsh, U.K.; Kristina Åkesson, Sweden; Ghassan Maalouf, Lebanon; Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand
-Non-invasive Assessment of Bone Architecture and Fracture Risk, Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.
-Nutrition and Bone Health, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Rehabilitation of Osteoporotic Fractures, Helmut Minne, Germany
-Uses of Biochemical Markers in Clinical Practice, Gregorio Riera-Espinoza, Venezuela


14.45 – 16.45

SESSION VI: Olof Johnell Memorial Lectures
Chairs: T. Nakamura/ J. Zanchetta

Economically Effective Osteoporosis Treatment Worldwide
John A. Kanis, U.K.

Novel /Biological Therapies in Osteoporosis
Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Roche/GSK

Building Bridges in Bone Health: the Cell, the Tissue,
the Patient and Policy
Orthopaedic Symposium organized by Thai Osteoporosis Foundation (TOPF)
in collaboration with Novartis. Download program (PDF, 19.3 KB)
Sunday December 7


8.30 – 12.15

SESSION VII
Chairs: C. Cooper / S. Bavonratanavech

Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis
Cyrus Cooper, U.K.

Oral Presentations

Late Breaking News

Structure Modification in Osteoarthritis: Fact or Fantasy?
Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium

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After the October 31, 2008 deadline, you must register for the Congress on site.
Registrations will only be accepted with payments made in US$.
Registration Fees

Status (see fee definitions below)
Early Registration
(until May 22, 2008) Pre-Registration
May 23-October 31, 2008 On Site (2)
Non-Member US$ 515 US$ 645 US$ 730
IOF Member US$ 460 US$ 580 US$ 655
Student/Fellow (1) US$ 195 US$ 240 US$ 260
Non-OECD countries (3) US$ 195 US$ 240 US$ 260

(1) Certification of Student/Fellow status required, see below.
(2) No online registration will be accepted after October 31, 2008 – only on site is possible
(3) Contact the Secretariat to check your country status. Proof of residency may be required.
Registration fee definitions and forms of payment
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A badge for one accompanying person per registered participant may be requested at no additional charge. This badge includes admission to the Welcome Cocktail but does not allow access to the scientific program, poster sessions and exhibition area.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2008-Singapore

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 presents the continent's first exhibiton devoted exclusively to computer graphics and interactive techniques.It will be held in Singapore at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre on the following days:

Thursday, 11 December 09:30 - 18:30
Friday, 12 December 09:30 - 18:30
Saturday, 13 December 09:30 - 18:30

It can be attended since it can be a promising exhibition.For four fascinating days, SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 will extend the horizons of innovation and excellence. It will feature creative, scientific, and educational work that provokes thought, explores ideas in innovative ways, addresses contemporary issues, interactively engages viewers in discovery, and stimulates their intellect and imagination.

All members of the computer graphics community in Asia and throughout the world are invited. Register early and save with discounted fees. Select your hotel accommodations. And finalize your plans to be in Singapore for this historic event.

Fact Sheet of SIGGRAPH Asia are as below:


SIGGRAPH Asia 2008
Committee Conference Advisory Group Chair - Alyn Rockwood (USA)
Conference Chair - Lee Yong Tsui (Singapore)
Associate Chair - John C. Finnegan (USA)
Technical Papers - Kurt Akeley (USA)
Sketches & Posters - Diego Gutierrez (Spain)
Courses - Matt Adcock (Australia)
Art Gallery & Emerging Technologies - Tomoe Moriyama (Japan)
Computer Animation Festival - Jinny Choo (Korea)
Educators Program - Mark Chavez (Singapore)
Exhibition - Caleb Cheong (Singapore)
Event Profile SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 presents the continent's first conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to computer graphics and interactive techniques. The exhibition will feature exhibitors showcasing products and services from various sectors. Various country and government pavilions will also be showcasing their countries' local companies and entrepreneurial start-ups.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 will also feature works that provoke thought, explore ideas in innovative ways, address contemporary issues, interactively engage viewers in discovery, and stimulate their intellect and creativity through the following:

Technical Papers
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Papers programme is a premier international forum for disseminating provocative and important new work in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Leading international experts from Asia and beyond present peer-reviewed research in rendering, modeling, animation, human-computer interaction, computer-aided design, virtual reality, and visualisation.

Sketches & Posters
Sketches is a dynamic forum for thought-provoking, speculative ideas, novel applications, what-if concepts, and behind-the-scenes production details. Following each sketch presentation, authors discuss future implications of their work and answer audience questions. Displayed throughout the week, posters feature graphic depictions of incremental or half-baked but innovative ideas with scheduled sessions for informal discussions.

Courses
International experts present instructional sessions on every aspect of computer graphics and interactive techniques: animation, computer-human interaction, entertainment, gaming, scientific visualisation, recent breakthroughs, cool programming adventures, and more. These unique educational opportunities are only available at SIGGRAPH Asia 2008.

Art Gallery
The Art Gallery extends synaesthesia beyond anatomy to present art that transforms, melds, and transcends current Asian paradigms. This international, multicultural festival of creativity showcases work in all media -- including "hybrid" formats such as text-literature collaborations, ubiquitous sounds, and zero-gravity space art -- that provokes contemplation, explores surprising ideas, addresses contemporary issues, interactively engages viewers in discovery, and stimulates their intellect and creativity.

Computer Animation Festival
A world-class festival of outstanding work from all over the world: animated shorts, feature films, visual effects, interactive CG arts, scientific visualisations, machinima, games, and real-time graphics. The Computer Animation Festival presents creative achievements in every genre, plus "hybrid" innovations that mix state-of-the-art animation techniques with traditional storytelling approaches.

Educators Programme
Insight and innovation for industry professionals, academic experts, and lower-school instructors who teach and use computer graphics to expand knowledge and enhance skills. The Educators Programme presents innovative approaches to creative instruction in papers, panels, "quick takes" (demos of learning systems), forums, and informal discussions.

Emerging Technologies
Interactive, mind-expanding explorations in virtual and mixed reality, haptic interfaces, ubiquitous systems, digital tools, HD displays, robotics, and more. Emerging Technologies presents demos and installations of technologies that define the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques

Other Features at SIGGRAPH Asia
Exhibitor Tech Talks
In these sessions, SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 exhibitors will demonstrate software, hardware, and systems; answer questions; and host one-on-one conversations about how their applications improve professional and technical performance

Job Fair
The Job Fair allows employers and creative professionals to connect before, during, and after the conference. It serves as a networking platform for both companies and jobseekers to get acquainted.
Organiser Profile The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGGRAPH sponsors SIGGRAPH Asia 2008. ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking.

Visitor Profile Animators and special effects personnel, digital innovators, educators, game developers, researchers, web and ecommerce developers, software developers, programmers, media, students, financiers, legal counselors.

Targeted Visitor

60% Asia Pacific
20% North America
10% Europe
10% Middle East

Event Statistics
(Projected) Anticipated Participants: 6,000
Anticipated Exhibiting Companies: 80


More details can be sought from :
a) Koelnmesse Pte Ltd
152 Beach Road, #25-05 Gateway East
Singapore 189721
Tel: +65.6500.6732
Fax: +65.6296.2771

Monday, September 15, 2008

Quality signals in wine marketing: the role of exhibition awards

Wine producers have their products evaluated at various wine exhibitions for the purpose of receiving awards that can be displayed on the bottles. This contribution introduces an approach to estimate optimal prices for wine exhibition awards. A case study has been employed in cooperation with a major Czech wine company to investigate the practical usefulness of the method. Estimating the relative importance of selected wine exhibitions as award origins and determining the partial utilities of selected awards (medals) is based on a conjoint experiment. Price equivalents and markups can be derived based on consumer preferences.


Competition in the Czech market for bottled wines has already been stiff with the entry of European Union suppliers resulting in a signi1cant downsizing of national production areas (EU, 1998). Major importers are Italy, Spain, Hungary, Slowenia and Yugoslavia (Czech Ministry of Agriculture, 1999). The recent appearance of an increasing number of wines from ‘new’ production areas worldwide (e.g., California, Chile, South Africa, Australia) still increases the pressure on national suppliers. Consequently, Czech wine producers are searching for ways to match their offers more closely to consumer preferences
to maintain or to increase their market share as well as to generate suf1cient income from their sales.


Quality perception, quality evaluation, and quality signals-Quality has been found to be amongst the most prominent factors influencing consumer’s choice of wine (Hauck, 1991). The question arises as to what factors can be employed by producers (or by the retail trade) for creating favorable product quality perception leading to higher preference and/or to the willingness to pay higher prices.

Product attributes, in general, can be classi1ed as either search, trust or experience attributes. For a particular product, all three categories may be relevant (Kaas & Busch, 1996). Search attributes like, i.e., the price are usually accessible prior to purchase and are being employed by consumers to identify relevant offers (evoked set). Experience attributes (i.e., the taste), can only be evaluated after the purchase. Trust attributes (Darby & Karni,1973) cannot at all be evaluated by the consumers or only at high costs. Typical trust attributes for wine are alcohol content, sulphur content or preservatives content.

The cues used by consumers to judge product quality can be classi1ed as either‘‘intrinsic’’ or ‘‘extrinsic’’ (Olson & Jacoby, 1973). Intrinsic cues are those product attributes which cannot be changed without also changing the physical properties of the product itself, i.e., sugar content of a wine. Typically, those intrinsic cues are responsible for the taste, the ultimate product quality measure in food marketing. Extrinsic cues are attributes which, while product-related, are not a part of the physical product, i.e., labels. Earlier quality- perception studies have suggested that consumers’ quality perceptions are strongly affected by extrinsic cues (for an overview see Rao & Monroe, 1989) but little attention has been paid to wine labels (Schrattenecker, 1986: Gierl, 1993) and no study could be found examining exhibition awards.

Prior to purchase, consumers do not recognize whether or not a product meets his/her quality standards. This indicates de1cits in quality perception.

De1ciencies in consumer quality perception are closely associated with the absence of complete information. Only very few markets exist where market transparency is perfect. Most frequently, one party (usually the seller) has better access to product information than the other party (usually the buyer): resulting in information asymmetry (Von der Schulenburg, 1993). Incomplete and asymmetric information has a strong impact on consumer quality perception and evaluation. Quality labels (created by producers or as a third party certi1cation mark) are designed to provide consumers with product quality information, hence reducing information asymmetry between supplier and buyer (Kaas & Busch, 1996). Quality signals are being most frequently employed by producers and retailers in markets where product quality information is distributed asymmetrically. That makes quality labels an important cue in consumer quality perception.
Wine exhibition awards can be categorized as third party certi1cation marks. Those are granted by numerous institutions to products that meet their predetermined standards (Taylor, 1958). According to the information content provided by third party certi1cation marks those may be classi1ed into three major categories: factual certi1cation, evaluative certi1cation, and warranty certi1cation (Laric & Sarel, 1981). Wine exhibition awards belong to the group of evaluative certi1cations providing attribute-speci1c evaluation. The certifying party is committed to present evaluative opinions (e.g., varietal-speci1c quality assessments) carrying affective connotations.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Premier Exhibitions Worldwide Overseas Property Show For Marketing

The Worldwide Overseas Property Show held by Premier Exhibitions and Events Ltd. hosts exhibitions all over the globe containing Norwich Exhibitors, Southampton Exhibitors, Ideal Home Exhibition, The Home & Garden Show, The Health, Beauty & Fashion Show, and many more International Holiday & Overseas Property Show. Any information regarding various exhibitions round the world are available on the official site that is accessible by a simple click on the interested exhibition.

Among forthcoming Worldwide Overseas Property Shows organized by Premier Exhibitions two new exciting events will be taking place in Norwich and Southampton solely aimed at the overseas property market. General people are becoming more and more wary of visiting overseas events when all they find once they enter is one company pushing their properties. Becoming part of an exhibition professionally organized and advertised is far way forward. The public are totally aware that there is a large group of companies to view and are much more open to discuss business in an informal atmosphere.

Bournemouth International Holiday & Overseas Property Show will be organized by Premier Exhibitions on Friday 8th Sun and will happen till 10th Feb 2008. Leeds International Holiday & Overseas Property Show will occur on Saturday 23rd Sun till 24th Feb 2008. Also it would be an addition for 2008 Norwich Worldwide Overseas Property Show on Saturday 12th till Sun 13th April 2008. Also Southampton Worldwide Overseas Property Show is going to be organized by them on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Oct or Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Oct 2008.

The Health, Beauty & Fashion Show, organized by Premier Exhibitions, sponsored by Cotswold Life and supported by the Oracle Cheltenham life magazine, is due to take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2008 at the Centaur Cheltenham Racecourse. The Home & Garden Show is going to be held at Cheltenham Racecourse in the Centaur from 3rd to 5th May 2008. We offer visitors a vibrant show with a variety of entertainment on stage, and of course free admission, which is customary at this show.

With a little effort one will find it at ease that exhibitions work in such a way that no other medium can. Whether its immediate response one is after or setting the foundations for future business, these events are excellent places for you to showcase your product or services. These are just a few elements that Premier exhibitions, and only exhibitions, bring to ones marketing efforts in a measurably cost-effective way. Unlike any other ways of advertising whether it be TV - radio - internet - newspaper - leaflet distribution - direct mail - exhibitions have all the right ingredients. You have the chance to come face to face with thousands of visitors and let them see our products and services.

International Powder Metallurgy Conference

Description

5th International PM Conference will be an opportunity for catching the latest developments in PM science and technology. We will be happy to host you in Ankara, cradle of civilizations, for the fourth time. The scope of the technical programs covers all aspects of science and technology in contemporary PM. Original papers of basic research work as well as papers that aim at technical applications are invited to be submitted as oral or poster presentations.

08 October – 12 October 2008- Turkey | Ankara

Organizer info
Name:Powder Metallurgy Association
Address:Gazi University, Faculty of Engineering And Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maltepe
Code: 06570
Phone: +90-312- 292 40 60
Fax: +90-312-232 04 27

Thematic sections

* Powder Production and Preparation

Characterization of Metal Powders and PM Parts
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Mechanical Alloying
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Nano-materials
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Powder Compaction and Consolidation
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Sintering and Sintering Atmospheres
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PM Forming Processes
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Secondary Operations
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Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites
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PM Process Modeling and Simulation
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PM Market and Economy
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Health and Environmental Effects of Fine Powders
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New Trends in PM

Monday, September 8, 2008

newsworldzone

news world zone is going to exhibit the gamet of news round the world including Latest Breaking News ,Current Happenings ,World News, Weather, Sports, Technology News U.S. , India, China , UK, France, Germany,Russia , News Asia , Europe News , Africa News , America News , Todays world News , Happenings, Business News ,Sports News ,Movies & Entertainment News ,Sports,Finance,Entertainment,Health,Science News, Information, Hot Topics, Current Happenings, Hot News , Election News , Complete News ,Fastest News , Video News , Coverage of Health , Exhibition , Cricket News etc in www.newsworldzone.blogspot.com.

Perhaps this exhibition of news will be enjoyed by the people of the world.

Top Resa : International Travel Market Show ,France

Date: 16 September 2008 - 19 September 2008
Location: Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, Paris, FRANCE
Contact: info.topresa@reedexpo.fr
Website: http://www.topresa.com
Future Dates: September 15 - 18, 2009

About The Event

Top Resa Paris will be an effective professional trade show and the showcase for numerous new features that will make this gathering the year’s unmissable event for the profession. The B2B orientation is the principal focus in order to enable the suppliers (Tour Operators, Tourist Offices, Airports and Airlines, Shipping Lines, Cruise Operators, Hotels, Coach Operators, New Technologies, etc.) to ensure an optimum distribution of their products.

Products and Services

* Transport
* French and Foreign Tour Operator
* Cruise
* Technologies
* French and International Tourism Board
* Services
* Sea Water Therapy – Spa


Visitor Profile

* Travel Agents
* Travel Agency Managers and Directors
* Travel Managers
* Corporate Travel Buyers
* Business Travel Agencies
* Incentive Agencies
* Professionals buyers of group tourism
* Coach Operators
* Press

Primary Industry - TRAVEL

Organising Office
- Reed Expositions France , FRANCE

Event Edition - 30

Price - Space 450 € only
Space & Shell 580 €

Last Show Statistics
Last event Year 2007
Net Area 10,000 M
Total Exhibitors 1,200
Total Visitors 16,257

We maintain a neutral view on this event

MAISON & OBJET OUTDOOR_INDOOR , FRANCE

Date: 05 September 2008 - 09 September 2008
Location: Paris-Nord, Villepinte, Paris, FRANCE
Contact: info@safisalons.fr
Website: http://www.maison-objet-outdoor.com
Future Dates: September 4 - 8, 2009

About The Event

The international rendez-vous for outdoor_indoor lifestyle

Products and Services

Outdoor furniture and design (furniture, deck umbrellas, sunsails, lighting, flower pots, showers and outdoor kitchens, gazebos and tea houses...)

Visitor Profile

Luxury spas, chic and trendy restaurants, prestigious hotels, retailers, mail order, galleries, interior architects, decorators, central purchasing groups, hotels-restaurants, stylists, department stores.

Primary Industry- INTERIOR DESIGN

Organising Office- SAFI, FRANCE

Space Price 216 € Only


Last Show Statistics
Last event Year 2007
Net Area 7,749 M
National Exhibitors 30
International Exhibitors 62
Total Exhibitors 92
National Visitors 44,781
International Visitors 28,857
Total Visitors 73,638

This is worth attending and we rate this event as "A" with ROI upto 70%.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand

A recent public survey conducted by Colmar Brunton on behalf of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) indicates consumer recognition of the FAIRTRADE Label has now reached 36% in New Zealand, an increase from a similar survey conducted 2 years ago that showed just 2% recognition at that time.

Retail sales of Fairtrade Certified products in New Zealand grew 60% last year to over NZ$9 million, this is well above the global average of 40%. Global sales of Fairtrade Certified products are now more than NZ$4.8 billion. The UK market is now worth NZ$1.25 billion with 70% public recognition of the FAIRTRADE Label. This all indicates scope for further growth in New Zealand.

“By thinking about what we buy at the supermarket and supporting Fairtrade, we are able to make a tangible, personal difference with the reassurance that something as easy as thinking about the coffee we buy is helping to make a difference to another person, their family and community.” says Steve Knapp, Director, Fairtrade ANZ

56% of New Zealanders in the latest survey showed understanding of the fair trade concept - “guaranteeing a better deal for farmers and workers in developing countries” - and 42% said they would buy more Fairtrade products if they were more available.

This bodes well for new Fairtrade Certified product launches, with Wild Bean Cafe, Robert Harris, Gravity Coffee, Caffe L’affare and Scarborough Fair all launching new Fairtrade Certified products into mainstream retail in the last 12 months. From service stations to supermarkets, it has never been easier for consumers to choose Fairtrade and make a real difference to farmers and workers lives in the poorer parts of the world.

Monday, September 1, 2008

European Technology Showcases

Barco is pleased to invite you to its 2008 Technology Showcases. Taking place in UK, Spain, Benelux, France and Italy , the showcase is the perfect opportunity to see new and exciting ways how visualization and display systems can be used to optimize your professional workflow.
Why attend?

The Technology Showcase is the perfect opportunity to share professional expertise. To this end, Barco's CTO Jan Willem Brands will discuss the latest and most important trends in visualization. Please do join us and meet with our visualization experts to discuss and review your imaging needs.

Ongoing product demonstrations

New and award winning solutions on display include our latest range of true black LED tiles for events and fixed install, our portfolio of IP-centric solutions for broadcast and control rooms, our 6MP medical color display for multi-modality viewing and our brand new 10 megapixel rear-projected screen for collaborative decision-making. Next to this, a wide range of cockpit displays, rear-projected video walls and network-centric projection solutions will be demonstrated.
Who should attend?

* Lighting designers
* Architects & interior designers
* Events producers
* Theater owners
* Sports venue managers
* Production/Post production managers
* Traffic & security professionals
* Systems integrators
* AV consultants
* Broadcasters
* Radiologists
* Medical imaging professionals
* Simulations consultants
* Defense integrators
* Aerospace integrators

Where and when?

The Showcase program is composed of 4 identical half-day sessions. A walking lunch will be provided on site. The first day will be concluded by a reception.
Book your place today by registering your details on the 'Register online!' link and by choosing your preferred time slot.

24 & 25 September, Kuurne, Belgium
21 & 22 October, Paris, France
5 & 6 November, Rome, Italy

ASIS International 2008 | 54th Annual Seminar & Exhibits | September 15-18, 2008 | Atlanta, GA USA

What Are You Willing to Risk?
The security challenges you face could be global, domestic, or internal. They could explode in an instant, or unfold over time. Your ability to reduce the risk and manage the impact increases—IF you have the knowledge, skills, tools, planning, and processes to handle what comes. ASIS 2008 is the recognized world leader in providing security professionals like you with the resources you need to get the upper hand.


Attend ASIS 2008 and Face Your
Future with an Advantage.

Arm yourself with “ASIS insight”—a 360º view of security.

* Sessions delivered by the best in the business.
* Emerging topics that really matter.
* Technology and products that are two steps ahead.
* Connections that could pay off in critical ways.

Challenges can come from any direction. ASIS 2008 delivers results from every angle. You can’t afford to miss it!

Key Benefits of Attending

* Learn peer-tested strategies for enhancing your security operation.
* Discover innovative solutions from more than 950 exhibiting companies.
* Network with a global community of top security professionals.
* Find the latest information on global threats, detection, and mitigation.
* Gain a wealth of indispensable tools that will re-energize your organization.
* Save time and resources by researching products on the show floor.
* Increase your understanding of security best practices, guidelines, and standards.
Source : www.asisonline.org

Innovation weeks-Barco,Kuurne,Belgium,September 22 to October 3,2008

Barco’s annual Innovation Weeks will once again bring the latest in professional visualization for the presentation, collaboration and virtual reality markets.

Our Innovation Weeks will take place from September 22 to October 3 in our Customer Center at Barco’s headquarters in Kuurne, Belgium.

You will discover how our visual innovations can help you see the complete picture, and result in the most accurate, efficient decisions. These innovations include:

* Our XDS Control Center software suite, which lets you take mouse and keyboard control of all local and networked sources in a familiar Windows environment. Compatible with all Barco equipment, it guarantees the same look and feel for each display system.
* Our brand-new NW-12 projector, the world’s first three-chip DLP WUXGA projector, and the NW-5, the brightest single-chip DLP WUXGA projector.
* Flawless 3D stereo multi-channel setups that bring the best in terms of image quality, resolution and color accuracy. Whether for the oil and gas industry, product design or scientific research, we have what you need.

During our Innovation Weeks, you will be able to follow presentations on the latest evolutions and market trends, and you will have the opportunity to discuss your latest ideas, projects and needs.

IBC2008-12 - 16 September 2008 , NETHERLANDS - RAI, Amsterdam

At IBC2008, Microsoft will highlight the advanced media platform technologies and broad partner ecosystem that enable you to create and manage nearly endless varieties of media and deliver stunning entertainment experiences to your customers.

IBC2008 show dates

IBC returns to the RAI Centre in Amsterdam this year, with the conference opening on 11 September and the exhibition running from 12 to 16 September. The exhibition opens to visitors at the following times:

Friday 12 September: 12.00-18.00 hrs
Saturday 13 September: 09.30-18.00 hrs
Sunday 14 September: 09.30-18.00 hrs
Monday 15 September: 09.30-18.00 hrs
Tuesday 16 September: 09.30-16.00 hrs

Exhibitors will have access from 08.00 hrs each open day of the show.

www.ibc.org captures all the information from last year's event, chartering the progress towards the next. As we have information to share, so our electronic newsletters will keep you up to date with the build-up to IBC2008. We look forward to seeing you there.


IBC Exhibition

Exhibition
IBC provides the year's most comprehensive exhibition covering all aspects of content creation, management and delivery. The exhibits showcase the latest technology and foremost business ideas in broadcasting and new media.The halls are carefully themed to help visitors find what they want in the most efficient way.



IBC Conference

Welcome to the world-leading technical conference at IBC2008. The IBC Conference covers a broad range of technical and topical issues, with a full schedule of tutorials, technical papers sessions, discussion panels, master-classes and special feature events. The programme is crafted around carefully focused theme days to provide comprehensive and concentrated insight into the most important business and technology factors influencing our industry.

Plasa Events 2008 ,September 7 to 10

As we head towards the end of 2007, PLASA Events reports buoyant bookings for the 2008 event with over 55 per cent of stand space already confirmed.

Show Director Nicola Rowland says: "Just six weeks since the show, we already have over half our stand space rebooked and there are strong levels of interest from new exhibitors on the back of seeing the redrawn 2007 show.

"We're looking at three particular areas for further development at PLASA08 to enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

"One message that came across very powerfully from our various research exercises was how much people value the opportunity to network at PLASA, so we're studying ways to develop the networking experience. We're also working on extending the show's special features and there's a lot of work going on to ensure we deliver a strong educational programme.

"The expansion into Earls Court 2 was a bold move for everybody and has been generally very positively received, and we are working on new plans to develop the two hall layout - along with making more stand space available for those who want to make the move into Earls Court 2 next year.

"A further improvement for PLASA08 will be to our ticketing and marketing, including early distribution of exhibitors' complimentary guest tickets."

The PLASA Events team is also using its independence to offer more flexible branding and sponsorship opportunities than in the past and welcomes suggestions and creative ideas from members - so please call and the team will do all it can to support these opportunities.

Meanwhile, plans are under development for the provisionally titled 'PLASA North', when PLASA Events takes over the A.C. Lighting North trade show immediately after the 2008 event.

"It's really exciting to be expanding our portfolio of events to create more benefits and business opportunities for PLASA members and we will be liaising with everyone to ensure a smooth transition. A year into PLASA Events' existence we are already looking at other ideas and opportunities that will help us better serve the market with events run by and for the industry."

www.plasashow.com
PLASA08 SHOW CONTACT:

Nicola Rowland, Director of Events, PLASA Events Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)20 7370 8662
Email: nicky.rowland@plasa.org

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Trade Fair of Rome September 2008

September is coming in short time, and as usual, there are many events to follow if you are interested in the huge amount of proposals by the new Trade Fair of Rome. The Trade Fair of Rome offers three interesting and different exhibitions, to satisfy the needs of all who works in a specific business. From 19 to 22 there is the first World Meat Conference and Exhibition, Meating 2008, from 20 to 21 there is The International Canine Exhibition, and from 26 to 29 there is Orocapital, a good appointment for everyone in love with jewellery. If you are looking for a good hotel near the Trade Fair of Rome, Sunflower Hotels Group offers, among the numerous 4 and 3 stars hotels in the best areas of Rome, the Raganelli, a 3 star hotel located in Via Aurelia, just one step away from the Roma – Fiumicino motorway, to reach the Fair in just some minutes. But, if you want to stay in the heart of Rome, you can choose also the Kolbe, a 4 star hotel in the centre of the Eternal City, located outside the limited traffic area, so that, if you want to reach the Trade Fair with your car, you can with no problems. And so, make your business journey a good occasion for a luxury stay in the heart of Rome, with one of the beautiful and comfortable hotels

Spiritual ConneXtions Holistic Fayre-United Kingdom

The Spiritual ConneXtions Award and Holsitic Fayre at the Portsmouth Guildhall - Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September 2008.

Friday 5th September is our Award ceremony to honour those who have made a difference to the local community.

Our two-day Holistic Fayre Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th will have approximately 70 stands (across the venue), offering spiritual guidance, healing, psychic readings, tarot cards, crystals, aura photography, paranormal research techniques, an insight into Wicca, pagan, holistic therapies and alternative medicines and spiritual magazines - such as Soul & Spirit.

Tony Stockwell will also be attending our event with workshops, open platform etc. We also have an evening of clairvoyance on Sunday 7th from 7pm

For more information refer http://www.spiritualconnextions.com/portsmouth

Monday, August 25, 2008

SPIE Europe Security+Defence

SPIE Europe Security + Defence 15 - 18 September 2008
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Overview

Attend the European event that addresses the technological and academic challenges of the continually evolving defence and security industry.

Europe Security + Defence" href="http://spie.org/x14202.xml">Save £60/€80/$120 over onsite prices—register by 5 September 2008

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Programme information is now available on these technical areas:

  • Infrared Systems
  • Remote Sensing
  • Biological and Chemical Sensing
  • Unmanned/Unattended Sensors
  • Imaging and Display Technologies
  • Optical Materials and Technologies

WaterTech Central Asia 2008

Divining Opportunity in Central Asia's Water Sector
Throughout the world, the dismal state of water supply in Central Asia has gained notoriety. The famous image of broken down ships beached far from shores of what remains today of the Aral Sea tragically illustrates this situation. Clearly, the imperative of securing and maintaining quality water supplies has become a critical strategic challenge facing Central Asian countries, and particularly Kazakhstan.

In order to address the urgent challenges and necessary solutions for the future of water supply in Central Asia, Kenes Exhibitions has joined with ITECA from Kazakhstan in hosting the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference, the premier event to exchange information about these issues.


:: A Vanguard Event on a Vital Issue
The first event of its kind to include all Central Asia states, the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 16 to 18 September 2008. An international conference will also take place within the framework of the exhibition.The statistics below present, at least in part, a picture of the scope and complexity of the water supply challenges facing Kazakhstan:
  • Total area: 2,717,300 km2 (the second largest country among the former Soviet countries, after Russia)
  • Area composition: land – 2,669,800 km2 (98.3%); water – 47,500 km2 (11.7%)
  • 80.0% of the land is either desert or steppes.
  • Cultivable land: 2,221,059 km2 (82.8%)
  • Cultivated area: 344,560 km2 (15.5% of the cultivable land)
  • 33.7 km3 of water was sourced from rivers and other flowing sources, of which 80% was used in agriculture (1993).
  • Irrigated area: 35,000 km2 (only 10% of the cultivated area). Of this area, only 66% used controlled irrigation techniques.
  • Irrigated areas (by sprinklers): only 5,500 km2 – and the absence of the use of micro irrigation techniques (1993).

:: Kazakhstan: Exceeding Expectations
  • Population: 16,731,303 (6.15 persons per km2).
  • GDP: $125.3 billion (est.)
  • GDP (per capita): $8,300 (est.)
  • GDP (real growth rate): 9.5%
  • Unemployment: 8.1%
  • Inflation: 7.6%
  • Agricultural products: grain, cotton, livestock
  • Natural resources: oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome ore, nickel, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, bauxite, gold, uranium
  • In 1996, 40% of the population lived in rural areas
As the statistics compellingly show, there is much to be done in the water sector of Central Asia in general, and in Kazakhstan in particular. The Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference is the place to gain the knowledge and contacts that will turn this potential into a reality.


:: Main Sections of the Exhibition
  • Advanced Irrigation Systems
  • Desalination
  • Water Management & Flow Control
  • Water Quality & Water Treatment
  • Waste Water Treatment (Reclamation & Purification)
  • Monitoring & Measurement Devices
  • Leakage Control
  • Water Security
  • Research & Development
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Turnkey Projects

We give a neutral rating to this event with ROI upto 30%.

Monday, August 18, 2008

ECOC 2008-Brussels,Belgium(September 2008)

It is the Europe's Largest Optical Communications conference and Exhibition which is to be held in Brussels,Belgium and for which we put rating of "A" with ROI upto 80%.This exhibition is worth attending as Europe clusters in this exhibition.


34th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication
Conference: 21st - 25th September 2008 | Exhibition: 22nd - 24th September 2008
at Expo Centre, Brussels, Belgium

ECOC 2008 is the Europe's largest optical communication conference and exhibition, and has had emerged as the powerful forum, which unites academia and industry in discussion and display of the latest (and future) optical communications components, products, systems, and services.

Each year international professionals visit ECOC to discover technologies, which match their specific requirements, meet new suppliers, and network.

it is scheduled for

Monday 22nd September 2008
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 24th September
09:30 - 16:00


For more information on exhibiting at ECOC and sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Beverley Lucas, Event Manager
Beverley.lucas@nexusmedia.com or +44 (0) 1322 611446
Liam Taylor, Sales
Liam.taylor@nexusmedia.com or +44 (0) 1322 611273

Visit ECOC 2008

Find out who visits ECOC and why you should visit Europe?s largest optical communications event More >>

For more information on visiting ECOC 2008 email: emma.calland@nexusmedia.com or Tel: + 44 (0) 1322 611445

PR at ECOC 2008

For more information about PR support for exhibitors at ECOC 2008 Email:

jessica@bcspr.co.uk or howard@bcspr.co.uk

About Brussels

Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the administrative centre of the European Union, has the enviable title of the Capital of Europe. Brussels, character comes from the coexistence of French and Flemish culture, and it is nowadays home to nationalities around the world, adding a cosmopolitan flavour to its atmosphere.
The vibrant atmosphere of Brussels is further enhanced by picturesque medieval streets, lively squares, beautiful boulevards, impressive monuments, spacious parks, cosy cafés, interesting restaurants and an active cultural life.

Brussels, unlike Paris, doesn't set out to make you love it; rather, it sits back and allows you to do the wooing.The secret is to take time getting under its skin and slowly embracing its uniquely muddled character. The centre is divided into the Lower and Upper Towns. The Lower town is centred around the magnificent Grand Place and still follows a vaguely medieval form, with its narrow, atmospheric streets. The Grand Place itself,a wide-open cobbled medieval square of elegant guild houses, is one of Brussels few set-piece attractions. There is a daily flower market on the square (Mar-Oct), sometimes with concerts, and a sonnet lumière display in the evenings.

The bars, restaurants and nightspots of St-Géry take on a life of their own in the summer months, when the buzz is thickly atmospheric. Even in winter, die-hards sit on the terraces under electric heaters. Ste-Catherine, the town's port area before the river was landfilled in the 1870's, is lined with seafood restaurants serving up dishes of lobster,mussels and oysters. Immediately north of the Grand Place you'll find the Ilot Sacré, an evocative tangle of narrow streets that are filled with restaurants. South, amid the tourist shops in rue de l'Etuve, is the little statue of the urinating Manneken-Pis - the symbol of Brussels.

The Upper Town doesn't lack for attractions either: there's the Royal Quarter, with the palace and the royal park leading through to the Belgian Parliament. The Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts gives an overview of Belgian and old Flemish art.Don't miss the Musée des Instruments de Musique, set in a beautifully restored art nouveau department store. East of the Royal Quarter is the Parc du Cinquantenaire, with Belgium's Arc de Triomphe and vast museum complexes.

So, looking to the importance of the exhibition and brussels being a very nice place to be visited , this exhibition cannot be afforded to be missed.





2008 E-MRS Fall Exhibit

Duration

15 to 18 September 2008

(Registration deadline 15 Aug 2008)

Description

During the 2007 E-MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibition 19 international exhibitors presented their offer as a full spectrum of equipment, instrumentation, products, software, solutions, publications and their wide range of services. This year the exhibit will be held Sept.15 - Sept.18 in the historical Main Building of Warsaw University of Technology in the Main Audience Hall, convenient to the technical session rooms and scheduled to coincide with the technical programme. The 2008 E-MRS fall event might be an excellent opportunity for your firm to meet just the right customers, disseminate information effectively and discuss or negotiate sells with participants. Therefore, we encourage you to take a part in the exhibition. This website will help you in managing your participation to this conference.

List of registered companies as well as registration procedure (floorplan, forms and regulations) and timetable is presented at website.

CONTACT:
Scientific issues please contact:
Conference Secretary: Agnieszka Rytel
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
141 Wołoska Street
02-507 Warsaw, Poland
Phone / Fax: (+48 22) 234 87 94
e-mail: emrs@inmat.pw.edu.pl

Issues related to the exhibition please contact:
Exhibition Coordinator: Grzegorz Wojas
Warsaw University of Technology
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
141 Wołoska Street
02-507 Warsaw, Poland
Phone / Fax: (+48 22) 234 81 08
e-mail: emrs.exhibit@gmail.com

Other Contact address
Exhibit coordinator Grzegorz Wojas
141 Woloska St.Warsaw
Poland
Tel-+48 22 2348108
Fax-+48 22 2348108
E-mail-emrs.exhibit@gmail.com…

Ref site :www.e-mrs.org/meet…

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Why to participate in an Exhibition?

Different people have different perceptions to attend trade fairs, exhibition and trade shows, the prominent amongst being the three factors which rule the business world i.e fear, greed and insecurity.

Why these factors are so much important can be understood by one phobia i.e “If a businessman will not attend an exhibition, it will give a signal that he is not in the International Competition and Market .”

The science of the phobia of exhibition can be understood with the following surprising factors :

Almost forty to fifty percent of visitors go to an exhibition to find new products and technology .

Almost fifty five percent are visitors who result into some business and purchase the goods and services in an exhibition

Almost eighty five percent visitors simply find the exhibitions to be an opportunity when they can simply collect information on the latest products of competitors and development trends in their segment as well in related segments.

Almost seventy percent people who visit the exhibitions , use the informations thus collected to take their buy decisions or even other business decisions .

The glamour of Exhibition has attracted even SME’s to be in limelight and to show the business world that yes they mean serious business .

Nowadays Exhibition is also considered to be an Advertisement Campaign

Exhibition Vs Advertising campaign

Exhibition can be an advertising campaign because , even an exhibition gets media coverage and indirectly an advertisement happens for the persons who is attending an exhibition.
People while putting their adds also boast that they can be met and seen in a particular stand or stall no. in that particular trade show. This itself is considered to be a styled business statement.

Exhibition Vs Marketing research

Often ,an exhibition is said to be a powerful tool of market study.

An exhibition can be used as a platform to test the feedback for your product and especially for a new product before its launch and after its launch also .

This an be used to improve the products on the basis of responses given by the visitors towards your products .

Trade Shows ,Fairs and Exhibition have to be used to measure the competitiveness of market and behavior pattern of customers towards your competitors products as well.

It can be considered as a test laboratory to set our new marketing strategy and understanding the strategies of your competitors in order to position your product, ultimately , business means only Profit.

Exhibition is a phase when your company product undergoes quality control test by the end users .This opportunity shall be used by every manufacturers, suppliers, exporters and importers including SME's to judge the market trends and plan for the future.


Exhibition means the following :

a) Test of Behaviour of Customers
b) Quality Test
c) Level of Competitors
d) Identification of Strategy for positioning a product .
e) Deciding Pricing Pattern.
f) Testing the Launch Phase , it may be even pre or post launch as well
g) Instant Feedback of visitors including the end users .
h) Test of success of your product etc.
i) Identification of the phase cycle of your product .
These all are the blood and breathe for a business , so no one can afford to loose or neglect any one of the above.

Commercial Success

The commercial success of an exhibition is always associated with Return On Investment (ROI).

It can be a platform where business clicks with the participants signing the long-term contracts, apart from making a few normal purchases.

An Exhibition can be considered to be the most successful when its participants starts claiming that attending the said business means clicking the business deal and getting orders for future and developing relations with buyer.

Success Rule is “ More the ROI, More is the Success of an Exhibition”.
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