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Event Profile: Oceanology International is the world's largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference, covering all aspects of the industry - survey, hydrography, remote sensing, navigation, position fixing, environment and coastal protection, diving & underwater services, pollution monitoring & control, leisure, resources, defence and regulation of the sea. Highlights: OI 04 attracted a record audience. 7,003 industry professionals arrived in London over four days to attend the world's premier marine science/ocean technology exhibition & conference, OI London 2004. With a large number of exhibitors reporting contracts signed at the show, and visitors from over 70 countries attending, the latest event has been hailed as one of the best ever, especially for its clear international relevance to the marine science industry. Visitor's Profile: Metocean Specialist, Surveyor, Port Hydrographer, Marine Ecophysiologist, Principal Hydrographic Surveyor, Naval Adviser, Physical Oceanogrpaher, Marine Geophysicist, Hydrographic Systems Manager, Marine Science Advisor, Research Scientist, Senior Geophysicist, Head of Offshore Surveys, Survey Operations manager, Global Survey Manager are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Acoustics, Climate Change, Dredging & Coastal Engineering, Geosciences, Marine Civil Engineering, Marine Environmental Sciences, Marine GIS Marine Pollution, Marine Renewables, Maritime Defence & Security, Navigation & Remote Sensing, Ocean Observation & Modelling, Oceanography, Subsea Systems, hydrography, environment and coastal protection, diving & underwater services, pollution monitoring & control, defence and regulation of the sea etc. Organizer: Spearhead Exhibitions Limited Oriel House, 26, The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-84398900 Fax: +(44)-(20)-84398855

Event Profile: Business Continuity-The Risk Management Expo showcases the practical solutions and products while exploring best practice, standards and strategies that will enable an organisation to protect it's vital assets, mitigate risk, manage crisis and recover after a disaster. Highlights: The show delivered a free-to-attend exhibition and very successful free to attend seminar programme all running alongside the Business Continuity Conference. Visitor's Profile: The exhibition brings together personnel from IT and facility management, to HR and C-Level delegates. It is aimed at anyone with a responsibility for their business, shareholders, reputation and staff, requirements of IT, physical security, planning, training, facilities management, regulation, resources and benchmarking that constitute responsible business continuity and governance. Exhibitor's Profile: Companies offering products and services for the following sectors: Recovery Services, Information Availability/Data Protection, Network Resilience, Business Continuity Planning & Implementation, Communication Solutions, Risk Management/Assessment Consultants, IT and Telecoms Continuity, Brand/Reputation Management Solutions, Training Solutions, Crisis Management and Emergency Planning Solutions, Compliance Solutions. Organizer: Reed Exhibitions 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, United States of America. Tel: +(1)-(203)-8404800 Fax: +(1)-(203)-8404801

Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

Event Profile: IX Investor is the leading event for active private investors and traders where they can gather together under one roof to learn new skills which will help them profit from the stock markets. Highlights: IX Lunchtime Debate & IX Investor Question Time-Live panel discussions with invited investment experts from UK and US followed by Q&A from the Audience. IX Conferences-There are ten conferences taking place at IX Investor. Each of these hour long conferences feature a panel of experts (up to six speakers) and a chairperson covering a range of up-to-the-minute investment topics. Free Investment Seminars. Visitor's Profile: Private Investors & Traders & other related industry professionals are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibitors include Execution and Advisory Stockbrokers, Financial Websites & Data Providers, Trading Software & Tools, Spread Betting Companies, Financial Exchanges, Derivative Brokers, Wealth Management Companies, Independent Financial Advisors, FOREX Brokers, Land Investment Companies, Currency & Commodity Brokers, Financial Bookshops, SIPP Providers & Investment Funds, Mortgage Lenders & Banks, Property Investment Companies and Buy-to-Let Advisors. Organizer: The Information Exchange Limited 154 Bishopsgate, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-78778790 Fax: +(44)-(131)-4664343

Event Profile: A trade fair focused on dialogue has to reflect this in its concept. The result is integrated lecture forums instead of isolated congress areas. The concept of the new IDMF is compelling, it features a strong sector-specific focus and is very user-driven. Visitor's Profile: Professionals related to the field of marketing, advertising are the target audience. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Outdoor Advertising, Dialogue Marketing, Promotional Materials, Eelectronic Marketing, Media, Event Marketing, Trade Fairs and P.O.S. Marketing. Organizer: Reed Exhibitions 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, United States of America. Tel: +(1)-(203)-8404800 Fax: +(1)-(203)-8404801

Event Profile: London Wine & Spirits Fair is UK's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. London Wine & Spirits Fair attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the UK market. Highlights: Every year at the Fair a comprehensive programme of seminars and trade briefings takes place. 2006 will be no exception. Special events and features for the 'on trade' (bars, restaurants, etc) and 'off trade' (shops, off licences etc) take place during the open days. Visitor's Profile: Professionals from Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, C-Stores, General Retail, Restaurants, Bars / Clubs, Hotels, Caterers, Importers, Wholesalers, Governments, Media & General Public are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Aguardiente and Brandy, Spirits, Sparkling Wine, Liqueurs, Quality Wine of a Designated Area of Cultivation, Table Wines, Fortified Wines, Distilled products, Other Wines and Spirits, Viticulture and Enology Machinery and Equipment, Supplementary Utensils and Accessories. Organizer: Brintex Limited 32, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-79736401/72878552 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79734799

Event Profile: London Fashion Week is now established as one of London's premier events, attracting a target audience of key fashion leaders, retailers and press who attend this biannual showcase for British designer fashion. Visitor's Profile: Professionals related to the field of Garments & Textiles, Fashion Accessories and Related Products, Jewelries, Handbags, Shoes, Casual Wear, Evening Wear, Wedding Gown & Accessories, Batik, Silk, Knitting textiles etc. Exhibitor's Profile: Manufacturer of classic, small leather goods, handbags and briefcases, fashionable handbags, footwear, travelware, leather garments, fashion accessories and lifestyle products, impressed participants with its range of products, innovative design ideas, and information on upcoming color and materials trends will be participating in the event. Organizer: British Fashion Council 5 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-76367788 Fax: +(44)-(20)-7636 7515

Event Profile: Travel Technology Show is the only event in Europe to give you access to over 100 leading technology suppliers who provide the systems and tools that will allow you to be at the forefront of this revolution. Meet the world?s leading suppliers of technology used for travel distribution, sales, marketing, pricing and business operation. Highlights: MEET over 100 of the world's leading suppliers of technology used for travel distribution, sales, marketing, pricing and business operation. CHOOSE sessions from our informative flexible Seminar Programme offering a chance to hear about the hottest topics in travel technology. HEAR about the latest sales, marketing, distribution and pricing strategies. VISIT the free Advice Centre for guidance on systems and solutions for all your technology needs. Visitor's Profile: Managing Directors, Finance Directors, IT Personnel, Operations and Commercial Director /Manager, Sales & Marketing Director/Manager, E&M Commerce Managers, CRM Directors /Managers, Consultants, Web Managers and Academics are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Hotels, Resorts, Healthy Pools, Trips Equipment Shops, Photography Tools, Fun Towns and Games, Cinemas, Hotels Equipment, Garden Services, Clubs and Restaurants, Communication Services, Museums, Cultural Centers, Public Services, Airlines, Transporting and Renting Cars Companies, Tourism & Travel Magazines, Touristic Institutes, Evaluating Touristic Projects Companies, International Airports, Arabic & Foreign Ministries of Tourism. Organizer: Centaur Holdings plc 50, Poland Street, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-79706507/79706503 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79706740

Event Profile: Business Travel Show is a unique opportunity for you to meet thousands of hard to reach travel buyers under one roof. It is your chance to gain direct contact with corporate travel buyers and to reach the elusive travel buyers within the small and medium sized organisations that book the bulk of business travel. Highlights: This year during the exhibition a comprehensive Seminar Programme ran alongside the show. The seminars, which could be booked individually, covered various current topics about business travel. Over 2500 seminar seats were taken. The VDR-Academy put on eleven of the sessions and invited some of their business travel experts to speak. Visitor's Profile: Anyone who: Books business travel, Plans & organises meetings, Manages the business travel budget, Sets the business travel budget, Sets the business travel policy, Manages business travel policy compliance, Manages the company budgets/expenses generally, Negotiates, organises or books meeting venues. Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibitors include Airlines, Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Rail Operators, Car rental, Online booking companies, Credit / company cards, Business travel agents, Air Charter, Airports And many more. Organizer: Centaur Holdings plc 50, Poland Street, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-79706507/79706503 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79706740

On Whose Terms? Critical Negotiations in Black British Literature and the Arts 13 to 14 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://onwhoseterms.org Contact name: Dr. Deirdre Osborne This conference focuses upon local, national and transnational perspectives on Black British literature and the arts. It aims to celebrate and critically engage with the field. Organized by: Goldsmiths, University of London