Singapore December 2 2008 - Retail Innovation Summit is being launched to cater for the retail and branding industries in South Asia. There are no conferences dedicated to the hugely important south Asia retail market and this event will give more focus to key issues facing the retail industry. With a strong emphasis on design, branding and marketing this conference promises to be a must-attend for all those involved in the retail space.

New York, USA December 2 2008 - In 2007, investment in solar energy soared to $8.1bn and in 2008 two deals alone have seen an additional inflow of $3bn. The annual New York meeting place for all investors & operators in solar energy. This intensive 2-day forum (December 2-3 2008) offers a complete & comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework, new technologies reaching the market, and innovative financing structures for solar projects.

Sydney, Australia December 3 2008 - The international influence of the People’s Republic of China in the early 21st century is nowhere more evident than in the consolidation of its economic and political partnerships in Latin America. The region has become a crucial source of energy resources for China, invigorating the economies of supplier countries but also posing a range of new dilemmas for Latin American development.

Brussels, Belgium December 4 2008 - CSR Europe's "Equipped for CSR" event on 4 December 2008 will be a unique opportunity to explore how collaborative efforts between companies and stakeholders can contribute to building responsible competitiveness in Europe and gain insight into the first results of the CSR Laboratories launched under the umbrella of the European Alliance for CSR. Click for more info.

Den Bosch, The Netherlands December 9 2008 - AgroVak Holland is the leading event for the Dutch farming industry. Approx. 250 agricultural machinery importers, manufacturers and dealers as well as service providers exhibit at this biennial, national trade show. They display the latest advances in farming equipment ranging from farm machinery, cattle stalls and milking appliances to supplies for arable farming, financing and services.