88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
| |
OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
| |
2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
| |
WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
| |
Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
| |
2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
| |
88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
| |
Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
| |
Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
| |
3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
| |
Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
| |
7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
| |
DARATECH PLANT 2009 |
| Jan 26-28, 2009 at
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Daratech has achieved worldwide recognition for the excellence of its high-level interactive strategy workshops. Daratech conferences offer a balance of business strategy and technology assessment you won't find at user-group meetings or association conferences, all in a vendor-neutral setting tailored for senior practitioners and decision-makers. In addition, these conferences offer an invaluable opportunity for networkingxe2x80x94you'll meet and share lessons of experience with the right people from across the industries you're involved in. |
| |
7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference 2009 |
| Feb 9-11, 2009 at
Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Texas United States |
| From the big boom in condo hotels and tribal gaming establishments to the threat of customer identity theft or hurricane-spawned mold, the latest trends and issues in hospitality law are up for exploration at the 7th Annual Hospitality Law Conference February 9-11, 2009.
About HospitalityLawyer.com: HospitalityLawyer.com, is a web based business that aggregates legal, safety and security information, products and services that offer solutions to hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, club, resort, meeting, travel and tourism) managers, their in-house legal counsel and risk managers. There is no other single resource, either on-line or off-line, that delivers the comprehensive resources that are available via www.HospitalityLawyer.com.
In addition to solving the critical, time-sensitive information needs of hospitality industry managers, the site is an efficient, cost-effective way for law firms, litigation support businesses and vendors of safety and security products to reach a large audience of industry decision makers, build relationships and share knowledge with other experts in the field. |
| |
HELI EXPO 2009 |
| Feb 22-24, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The Latest in Helicopter Equipment and Applications |
| |
HOUSTEX 2009 |
| Feb 24-26, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Houstex Expo has brought together manufacturing equipment buyers and sellers to interact and discuss production issues. These face-to-face interactions allow Texas manufacturers to see the latest technology in action and build trust in their suppliers. |
| |
National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| Mar 18-22, 2009 at
Crowne Plaza , Houston
Texas United States |
| Has the United States (America) moved beyond race? Is xe2x80x9cracial politicsxe2x80x9d an anachronistic concept? Forty-years of ebbs and flows in American racial politics still leave many wondering if, how, and when democracy will be deepened in this country. Some however continue to promote postracialityxe2x80x94a questioning of the centrality, necessity, and analytical leverage afforded by race and racial categorizations. At the same time, enhanced and diversified levels of black representation and office seeking (i.e., federal, state, and local), of black economic prowess (e.g., purchasing power, economic development), of black educational attainment, and of worldwide consumption of black American cultural products (e.g., music, art, iconography) suggest that democracy has indeed yielded to black American demands. On the other hand, acts of racial insensitivity and outright hostility, as well as racial disparities in health, education, incarceration, and housing (just to name a few), persist in various forms and intensities. Simultaneously, U.S. trade relations with African, Caribbean, and other Non-Aligned nationsxe2x80x94as well as military interventions in the Middle Eastxe2x80x94remain tilted against nation-state sovereignty, domestic production and consumption of indigenous materials, and political imagination. Much has changed and much has remained the same. The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary by calling scholars to examine what continuities and changes in racial politics have meant and will mean for U.S. (American) domestic and foreign policy. |
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OTC (OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE) 2009 |
| May 4-7, 2009 at
Reliant Center - Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| Offshore Technology Conference and Exhibition |
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2nd Annual Ethics and Compliance in Oncology Research |
| May 7-9, 2009 at
The University of Texas , Houston
Texas United States |
| The Goal of the Annual ECOR Conference is to serve as a national and international forum for the examination of critical issues involving ethics and compliance, and to foster collaborations toward establishing best practices and the highest ethical standards in the conduct of clinical cancer research.
Watch for the program brochure in October 2008. |
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WINDPOWER 2009 |
| Jun 1-4, 2009 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| All Wind Professionals International Exhibition & Conference |
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Texas Total Rewards Conference |
| Sep 21-22, 2009 at
TBA, Houston
Texas United States |
| If you are in Compensation, Benefits, Total Rewards or Human Resources, this is THE conference for you. Over 34 workshops, roundtables and panel discussions from some of the best minds in the business. Hear success stories and "how to's" from your peers.
Join us as we "Take It To The Next Level". |
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2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting |
| Oct 4-8, 2009 at
Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston
Texas United States |
| The 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting is a gathering of experts who work and conduct research in the industrial application of electrical systems. The 2009 IAS Annual Meeting will have a full program of tutorials and workshops alongside technical paper presentations.
The conference will constitute an exciting continuing education opportunity for practicing engineers in industry, and provide a place to exchange ideas, experience, and present and discuss new concepts in this field.
The papers and tutorials will cover applications-related topics such as power systems, lighting, mining, metals, appliances, applications of drives to industrial power systems, and IEEE Color Book Standards. The tutorial program will be vastly expanded in 2009 to complement the technical sessions and provide the attendee with a more comprehensive choice of technical venues. For those accustomed to the IAS Annual Meeting, papers more |
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88th National Council for the Social Studies |
| Nov 14-16, 2008 at
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Texas United States |
| Plan now to join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, and other social studies professionals in Houston to hear provocative speakers, attend stimulating sessions, learn new ideas and best practices, develop new lessons, and meet colleagues from across the nation and around the world.
We are educating our students to adapt and prosper in a world of continuous and accelerating change. How can we best prepare them for it? With the theme "Embrace the Future," the conference will provide multiple ideas and avenues for social studies professionals to help our students develop the 21st century skills to thrive as citizens in our participatory democracy. |
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Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery |
| Nov 15-16, 2008 at
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, Houston
Texas United States |
| Focus
This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
* discuss the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
* describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. |
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Digital E&P |
| Nov 17-19, 2008 at
The Omni Galleria, Houston
Texas United States |
| There seems to be a perfect storm developing that will certainly affect the E&P industry:
* market opportunity with oil prices at an all time high
* aging workforce
* rapidly increasing market costs
* automation and digitization of oil and gas assets
* accelerated development in technology
And as E&P activities increasingly move into remote regions and harsh environments, increasing production at controlled costs while ensuring safety becomes an even greater challenge. This challenge stands now before every oil and gas company! |
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3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Development Forum |
| Nov 17-18, 2008 at
Crowne Plaza, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divestiture conference offers market insights into Marcellus/Haynesville A&D, hedging acquisitions, and future of MLPs.
Hear speakers discuss the latest in oil & gas A&D strategy:
* How do Marcellus/Appalachian Shale compare to Haynesville and Barnett Shale?
* New activity focus on resource plays and property transactions
* Hedging around acquisitions xe2x80x94 Risk management developments
* Current update on MLPs xe2x80x94 Measuring value creation and/or destruction
* Outlook for strategic players
* Sellerxe2x80x99s and buyerxe2x80x99s perspective on future consolidation xe2x80x94 Mass mergers and acquisition or will there be continued focus on buying acreage?
* How to manage extreme price volatility in the middle of an acquisition |
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1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
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1st International Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Conference |
| Dec 5-7, 2008 at
University of Texas, Houston
Texas United States |
| Though IBC is uncommon, its aggressive nature necessitates an exclusive forum for experts and investigators to present up-to-date information. This conferencexe2x80x94the first of its kindxe2x80x94will examine the latest international epidemiological data and will review clinical diagnosis, imaging technologies, disease management, and molecular investigation.
Breakout sessions will provide tailored presentations to research scientists, nurses, and patient advocates. Through this conference, we hope to minimize delay in the assessment of IBC, promote optimum patient care, and stimulate the search for curative therapies.
Goal
This conference is designed to educate our attendees on the current knowledge surrounding the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). We expect that our attendees will be able to integrate this knowledge into their professional activities, thereby improving patient care and raising awareness. |
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Hand-assisted Laparoscopy: Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy and Partial Nephrectomy |
| Dec 6-7, 2008 at
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Texas United States |
| Target Audience
All urologic surgeons familiar with open nephrectomy techniques are candidates for this course. Prior experience in laparoscopic surgery is helpful but not a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course is not recognized as certifying competence in this area of study by most credentialing bodies. Privileges and ascertaining skill level are the responsibilities of the local hospital and/or licensing authority.
AMA New Procedures and Skills Classification: Level 2
Course Description
This course is designed for urologists interested in acquiring or expanding their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Didactic presentations will cover indications, contraindications, patient selection, preparation and positioning for surgery. Lectures and video presentations will detail operating room (OR) setup, instrumentation and step-by-step surgical techniques for performing radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Participants will have hands-on experience in a supervised animate laboratory practicum that has been extended to over five hours! |
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7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook |
| Jan 15-16, 2009 at
The Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston
Texas United States |
| Platts 7th Annual Gas Storage Outlook, provides a forum for gas storage operators/developers, pipeline owners/developers, LNG operators/developers/producers, gas customers, and gas storage investors to discuss the ever-changing storage sector dynamics in North America.
* Materializing storage trends for 2009 xe2x80x94 Shale gas influx, confounding storage logistics, and changing user needs
* Project development xe2x80x94 FEED approaches, regulatory approvals, interconnection analyses, and finding the right balance between commercial/engineering value
* How FERCxe2x80x99s capacity release rules could make a secondary market in gas storage more liquid
* CO2 sequestration/gas storage market overlap xe2x80x94 Negotiating surface/underground property rights
* A&D xe2x80x94 Finding complementary assets
* Accounting for gas storage xe2x80x94 FASB FSP/43-a |
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