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March 2008
March 19 - 20
Seaport World Trade Center, Boston
The New England Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
April 2008
April 1 - 2
Seaport World Trade Center, Novi, Mich.
The Michigan Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
Euromaintenance 2008 Conference and Expo
April 8 - 10
Brussels, Belgium
CEOs worldwide recognize operational efficiency as the most important internal driver of profitability. In the majority of production sites, maintenance still has lots of potential for improving operational efficiency. At Euromaintenance 2008, more than 500 maintenance managers, operations managers, reliability engineers and other maintenance experts from across Europe (and beyond) will learn how to optimize maintenance and decrease total manufacturing costs. Top industry experts share their new insights and best practices in maintenance, asset management and production reliability. Euromaintenance is an initiative of the European National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS). This ambitious 19th edition, organized by the Belgian Maintenance Association (BEMAS) and easyFairs, features 13 half- or full-day workshops and 96 presentations from 20 countries.
April 9 - 10
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix
The Southwest Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
TechEd 2008, 13th Annual Technology in Education Conference & Exposition
April 13 - 16
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, Calif.
In an effort to share some of the responsibility for a greener society, The Community College Foundation, producers of TechEd 2008, the 13th Annual Technology in Education Conference & Exposition, is adding the first-ever TechEd Green pavilion to its 70,000-sq.-ft. exhibit floor. The TechEd Green Pavilion strives to educate attendees about the unlimited possibilities of a Green Campus. The Los Angeles Community College District's efforts will be showcased at TechEd 2008, including everything from Green water initiatives to Green energy and Green building materials. Green Technology's director of community college programs, Bernard Percy, is helping to coordinate the pavilion and will also be the Tuesday keynote at TechEd 2008 and will be sharing the stage with Larry Eisenberg during a limited attendance VIP luncheon later in the day. More information is available online at http://www.techedevents.org/2008. For more information, call Matson Breakey at (916) 418-5134.
April 16 - 17
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore.
The Northwest Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
24th International Pump Users Symposium
April 21 - 24, 2008
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
The International Pump Users Symposium continues to be the only meeting organized by pump users for pump users. The members of the Advisory Committee, who provide overall guidance, are recognized leaders in the pump community. The Symposium is an outstanding value for users concerned with maintenance, performance, troubleshooting, operation, and purchase of pumps. The technical sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to select those lectures, tutorials, and case studies that best meet their personal and professional needs and interests. The exhibits feature products from many key companies in the industry. Exhibiting companies normally send their "first-team" players to this symposium; hence, you can get knowledgeable help at the exhibit hall, in addition to seeing major exhibits of equipment.
Facilities Expo: Southern California
April 23 - 24
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.
The Southern California Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
SmartSignal Summit ’08: Speed to Value
April 28 - 30
Swissotel Chicago, Chicago
This conference focuses on maximizing equipment performance for power, refining, oil & gas, mining, and other process industries. The conference brings together thought leaders, infrastructure partners, and operations and maintenance executives to share ideas on achieving immediate business value by eliminating failure of critical equipment and improving plant performance. Attendees will learn how leading companies are profiting from SmartSignal’s ability to predict, diagnose, and prioritize their equipment and process problems before they lead to costly failures and unplannedoutages. The SmartSignal Summit offers an agenda of practical keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies on industry-leading practices and new product introductions.
May 2008
Energy Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Lighting Design
May 1 - 2 and Sept. 22 - 23
Peachtree City, Ga.
Two-day workshop, $350 fee
CEUs: Up to 12 hours available
This two-day class focuses on lighting design techniques for industrial, manufacturing and warehouses. Design concerns are shifting toward methods of minimizing the environmental impact of buildings and reducing energy use. Participants will gain an understanding of lighting legislation as it relates to industrial, manufacturing, warehouses and exterior applications. A class emphasis is on specific requirements and exceptions in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and EPACT. Focus: Effects of color and brightness; lamps, ballasts and controls; criteria for equipment selection; and an overview of computer-aided design tools. Prerequisites: Lighting fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics.
Facilities Expo: South Florida
May 6 - 7
Ft. Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
The South Florida Facilities Expo connects you with regional suppliers, allowing you to experience hands-on product demonstrations and have your questions answered on the spot. Facilities Expo showcases an array of products and services, along with educational sessions. Explore new technology at Facilities Expo while saving time and money. Facilities can include, but are not limited to commercial, industrial, educational, government, health care, hotel and resort, distribution and warehousing.
PdMA’s 14th Annual Motor Reliability Technical Conference
May 13 - 15
St. Pete Beach, Fla.
Are you responsible for monitoring the reliability of your company’s motors/assets? Gold awaits ye at PdMA’s 14th Annual Motor Reliability Technical Conference "Sail the High Seas of Motor/Asset Management,” highlighting the trends and advancements in the predictive maintenance industry. The conference will explore the newest technologies and methodologies vital to your work. From PdMA motor experts providing in-depth analysis of each fault zone to real life case study presentations and a keynote speaker, this conference is a must for every buccaneer in search of their own predictive maintenance treasure.
The West Coast Energy Management Congress
May 14 - 15
Seattle
The West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West Coast specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to both energy cost control and energy supply security. You can explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply and alternative energy options, and learn about innovative project implementation strategies. The multi-track conference covers a variety of topics, many specific to the region. The full EMC 2008 agenda includes the two-day conference and expo, as well as several optional intensive seminars.
Lean Manufacturing 2008 | Reliability World 2008 | Lubrication Excellence 2008
May 20 - 22
Nashville
Attending Noria's Lean Manufacturing, Reliability and Lubrication Excellence conferences and exhibition will help you learn and apply the best maintenance and reliability practices and strategies to achieve measurable results in your plant. In a post-conference study, more than 80 percent of 2006 attendees said that their company would definitely gain efficiencies and save money from what they learned.
June 2008
STO 2008: Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Conference
June 1-4
Indianapolis
Companies from asset-intensive industries in North America and beyond will unite at STO 2008, the most comprehensive program in the world for organizations that conduct shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages (STO). This second-annual event is scheduled to take place June 1-4 at the Westin Indianapolis in Indiana. STO 2008 offers an environment for professionals to come together and share ideas, strategies, experiences, and tips and tricks with hundreds of others in the STO arena. Dozens of thought leaders and subject-matter experts will be on hand to clearly illustrate the steps required to improve shutdown efficiency and effectiveness. This conference offers a comprehensive, two-day program focused on best management practices for planning, strategy and execution. The schedule includes three tracks of presenters each day, providing delegates with exceptional breadth and depth of content. Also offered is a full day of intensive, subject-specific workshops covering key areas including maintenance KPIs and performance, plant reliability, turnaround performance and capital and STO planning and scheduling. Registration for STO 2008 closes on May 23.
July 2008
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September 2008
Optimising Operational Outages Conference
September 9 - 10
Vienna, Austria
The Optimising Operational Outages Conference will focus on how to manage outages in the best possible way, keep outage time to a minimum and maximize efficiency. This conference will bring together leaders in the field of power generation to address current issues and new techniques. Attendees will be given the opportunity to benchmark with market leaders and learn about best practices and new technologies. The CEO from Welsh Power Group will present a case study on how to improve productively, which lowers resource requirements and project costs. The head of mechanical maintenance from Verbund will present a case study on the implementation of software tools that can be used to evaluate accurate scope prediction and risk. An overview of a pre-shutdown hazard analysis will be detailed by another top industry speaker. Other represented power companies include RWE NPower, Centrica Energy UK, Teesside Power, Landsvirkjun and CNE.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
September 15 - 17
New Orleans
This widely acclaimed seminar provides instruction and workshops intended to develop and improve maintenance efforts. New Standard's practical approach and exciting presentation has made this session popular with maintenance planners/schedulers, supervisors and maintenance managers.
Microsoft Project for Maintenance
September 15 - 17
New Orleans
This is a hands-on seminar designed specifically for maintenance workers. Project-management software isn't just about Gantt charts and task lists anymore – learn to make the most of Microsoft Project in all phases of maintenance activity. Applicable to a range of maintenance operations, from projects as large as multimillion-dollar petrochemical turnarounds to those as small as a single-minute exchange of die, the benefits of a well-implemented Microsoft Project program are broad and can significantly affect your bottom line.
September 16 - 17
Rome, Italy
The Digital Oilfields Conference will concentrate on the integration of technology both from a workforce and a software perspective. Attendees will learn about current strategies and how to incorporate these practice in their own operations. This event will cover how to implement new technologies with existing people and work processes. Speakers will present case studies and conduct panel discussions to give attendees the best advice from first-hand experience. The expert speaker panel will provide lively discussion of best practice experience, assessment of associated challenges and how to successfully confront them.
Contract Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Industry Conference
September 16 - 17
Brussels, Belgium
This conference will address concerns in the oil and gas industry, including contracting, risk allocation, price and dispute prevention. Interactive panel discussions will offer the latest legal developments, assist in reducing contract costs and establish long-term, mutually profitable relationships. The business development and commercial manager from OMV International will offer a case study on petroleum agreements, sharing his experience covering political instability and risk assessment. The head of LNG and Complex Projects from Siemens Oil and Gas Division will discuss a case study on creating efficient models to allocate and manage risk, and how risk-management tools can help identify the hidden risks associated with construction and engineering contracts. The general counsel from Energy Charter will share advice and solutions when disputes cannot be resolved using arbitrage. A speaker from Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants will describe methods of resolving disputes through mediation.
Advanced! Microsoft Project for Maintenance
September 18 - 19
New Orleans
A continuation of the intro seminar, this hands-on session is designed specifically for those who have used Microsoft Project to manage a major shutdown. Go beyond the limits of the program to build templates and processes that will make your shutdown sing. The session is designed for projects as large as multimillion dollar petrochemical turnarounds and those as small as a single-minute die-exchanges.
September 18 - 19
New Orleans
Rising prices of gas, coal and oil are playing a major role in your company’s profitability. This Energy Management seminar can be the first step toward providing the solutions you need be a problem solver at your facility. Quick and easy solutions will be presented, as well as longer-term energy policies.
September 23 - 25
Rosemont, Ill.
See the latest advances in every area of design and manufacturing including engineering, automation technology, computer-aided design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping, production machinery, material handling, lasers, motors and drives, networking, enterprise IT, electronics, components, device communications materials, quality systems and much more! Meet with thousands of leading suppliers who know your industry. Suppliers with years of experience serving the aerospace/aviation, transportation/motor vehicle, defense, electronics, medical/pharmaceutical, computer/communications, food and beverage, industrial/agricultural, household appliance, and other high-tech industries. Discuss your product specifications and requirements with exhibitors' knowledgeable technical staff. Learn from the expers at the technical conference. The National Manufacturing Week conference provides the latest technical training manufacturing professionals need to remain competitive in today's global marketplace. Industry leaders present practical tools designed for immediate application to your business.
October 2008
ARC's Digital Plant of the Future Forum
October 13 - 15
Houston
Asset-intensive organizations suffer staggering losses each year as a result of poor Asset Information Management. Fast access to complete, accurate information is the foundation for operational excellence in Asset Lifecycle Management. Learn how your peers have implemented best-in-class programs at ARC's Digital Plant of the Future Forum: Optimize Asset Lifecycle Performance through Better Asset Information Management, October 13-15, Houston.
October 20 - 23
Cleveland
This year's Annual Conference taking place October 20 - 23, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio is sure to be the best yet. The SMRP Annual Conference is one of the largest pure Maintenance and Reliability conferences in North America, making it the place to be among industry peers. Session tracks are divided among the five pillars of the SMRP body of knowledge: Business Management, Manufacturing Process Reliability, Equipment Reliability, People Skills and Work Management. Additional activities include the SMRP Initiatives Track, many educational workshop opportunities and interesting off-site plant tours.
October 26 - 29
San Antonio, Texas
SAP for Utilities will premiere as the first North American forum for professionals from all over the world to come together and explore critical SAP solutions for utilities. Discover tips and tricks from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts, and learn how your utility can obtain the transformation needed to successfully face the challenges of tomorrow. SAP for Utilities 2008 is a collaboration between SAP, ASUG and Eventure Events and is an exceptional forum for networking, sharing and learning the best practice strategies focused specifically on SAP for Utilities solutions.
November 2008
November 3 - 7
Peppermill Hotel, Reno, Nev.
InfraMation, now in its 9th year, will feature many customer/end-user presentations on a variety of infrared camera applications including building sciences and diagnostics, manufacturing and industrial automation, predictive maintenance, research and development, and much more. This conference offers a chance to explore the latest infrared camera applications in a hands-on environment, learning from industry experts while networking with your peers from around the world. The conference that will help you harness the latest innovations in infrared camera technology in order to spot problems faster and more efficiently, improve worker safety, avert production downtime and satisfy insurance auditors. The conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about infrared and thermal imaging applications.
December 2008
January 2009
January 18 - 21
Clearwater Hilton Resort, Clearwater Beach, Fla.
UE Systems will host its fifth annual Ultrasound World Conference, scheduled from Sunday, Jan. 18 through Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009. Ultrasound World offers a series of technical presentations and informative case studies, which are presented by experienced ultrasound technology users. Packed with useful information for the benefit of maintenance and plant operations professionals, these presentations involve all aspects of predictive maintenance and energy conservation. Topics will focus on inspection methods relating to such subjects as: compressed air leak management, steam trap audits, bearing and mechanical analysis and electrical emission analysis. Experts will report on successful programs involving the integration of predictive technologies such as ultrasound, vibration, infrared, oil analysis and motor current analysis.
February 2009
ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Forum
February 2 - 5
Orlando, Fla.
Learn how your peers have developed innovative and best-in-class strategies to achieve operational excellence at ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Global Manufacturers, Feb. 2-5, 2009 in Orlando. Come away with best practices that can be used immediately to revitalize your company’s approach. For more information, visit the event Web site.
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