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Fundamentals of Clinical Engagement 11 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.hsj-fundamentals.co.uk Contact name: HSJ Conferences Making two-way engagement a reality in the NHS Engaging clinicians in strategic decision-making and gaining their buy-in on the delivery of national targets and policy demands is critical to driving service improvement. Organized by: HSJ Conferences

First European Research Conference on Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma 10 March 2008 Glasgow, UK, United Kingdom Website: http://www.inderscience.com/mapper.php?id=51 Contact name: Professor Jiju Antony The Centre for Research in Six Sigma and Process Excellence at University of Strathclyde is proud to host the First European Research Conference on Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma here in Glasgow,UK, on 10th of March 2008 Organized by: Centre for Research in Six Sigma and Process Improvement (CRISSPI), Glasgow Caledonian University

The Future of Utilities and The Metering Forum 10 to 12 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/utilities Contact name: Scilla Monck The Future of Utilities is now firmly established as a leading industry event, providing a platform for industry leaders to discuss the strategic direction of the sector. Organized by: The Adam Smith Institute

The Future of Fund Management 10 to 11 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/fund Contact name: Scilla Monck Now in its 9th year, this conference is firmly established as a leading event in this sector. This event is renowned for attracting top-level speakers and senior-level attendees to debate the future direction of the market. Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs

The Idea of the New: Discovery, Expression and Reception 7 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.sas.ac.uk/events/list/ies_conferences Contact name: Lesley Moss This interdisciplinary conference will explore how we recognise and define ‘newness’. It will examine the developments and tensions which cause writers to break away from tradition and the moments of breakthrough which ensue. Organized by: University College London Department of English Language and Literature

Advances in Synthetic Biology 6 to 7 March 2008 Cambridge, United Kingdom Website: http://www.selectbiosciences.com/conferences/ASB2008 Contact name: Elena Cowles Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes. Organized by: Selcet Biosciences

Insurance Market Forum 5 to 6 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/imf Contact name: Marc Koskela This event, for senior decision-makers involved in the (re)insurance industry, will build on the success of the IEA's Future of General Insurance conference, and focus on the big issues affecting the London market and wholesale insurance. Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs

Retail Banking in Europe 4 to 5 March 2008 Retail Banking in Europe, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/rbe/ Contact name: Rory McNeil In today's increasingly competitive marketplace retail banks are facing the challenges and opportunities associated with sector consolidation, as they forge a place for themselves in tomorrow's retail banking landscape. Expanding into new m Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs'

TradeTech Architecture 4 to 6 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.wbr.co.uk/TradeTechArchitecture/ Contact name: Anthony Andrews As advanced trading technology becomes the number one source of competitive differentiation between financial institutions, make sure you stay ahead of the curve by attending the NUMBER ONE conference focused on capital markets IT. Organized by: WBR

Work Worldwide Expo 1 to 2 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.work-worldwide.com Contact name: Megan Campbell The Work Worldwide Expo is the largest Global Resourcing expo held in the UK. This unique event connects major international employers with highly skilled professionals seeking job opportunities in Australia, Asia & the Middle East. Organized by: Worldwide Media and Events