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“The architecture industry expo”
Attention all home improvement enthusiast! Don’t miss your opportunity to explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products, services and information to help turn your dream home into a reality. Start your next projects off to the right start. Talk with the experts and get free tips and renovation ideas! Meet builders, remodelers, landscapers, designers, painters, architects, interior designers and more. Everything from bathroom and kitchen renovations to lawn and landscape. Even get help with your home décor! It’s everything from inside/out to basement/roof! Main Stage filled with on-going speaker presentations, demonstrations and entertainment all day long.

“The ultimate wedding planning event”
UNVEILED features the area’s top wedding businesses and they come to each show with new inspiration, ideas and trends. Discover all the best providers for everything you need for your wedding. It is your one opportunity to experience everything up close and in person; taste delicious cakes, see beautiful flowers, and find your dream dress.Come get inspired, compare options and discover things you never thought of. You can see, sample, preview and plan your entire wedding, all in one fun-filled day. This is your one chance to book the region’s best wedding service providers, so bring your ideas, appointment book and those who will be helping you make all these exciting decisions!As you click through wedding sites and flip through bridal magazines, you will find thousands of ideas. We’ve got fantastic features that will help bring your ideas to life.

Highlights
Trend Wedding Experience- Walk into a themed beautiful wedding ceremony and reception display
TrendSpot Fashion Show- We bring the most fabulous dresses directly to you from Bridal Fashion Week
The Beauty Bar- Get a mini-makeover from our talented team of hair and makeup artists
Tasting Bars- Experience deliciously curated menus from the area’s finest chefs
Sweets Emporium- Pastry chefs bring you the most amazing confections

“The Role of HR in Leadership, Digital Transformation & Data Driven HR Management”
The Africa HR Leadership Consortium is a three day conference that brings HR Practitioners of various industries and organizations from Africa, to work together with solution providers and international practitioners in both Africa and USA that are already engaged in the Leadership, Technology / Digital HR workplace and HR Data Analytics.The conference will look into the emerging inevitable changes in HR Technology and how they are changing and influencing delivery and practice of HR from the old traditional strategies in a more fast paced and efficient way. The first segment of the conference will work with HR Directors and Practitioners in reviewing the outlook of the Leadership, HR Analytics, Digital HR Transformation and the second segment in to Solution providers and HR Consultants where the attendees can review existing strategies and consultation.

Highlights
Meet Top Industry Leaders in HR from USA and AFRICA
Leadership Development in the Digital Work Space and Next Generation
Benchmark with Top Industry Corporates in USA
Understanding and Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Digital workplace success
The Future of HR Tech and Digital Work place in Africa

The Fintech Startups Conference, organized by the Empire Startups will take place on 13th September 2018 at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, United States. This event will feature payments, the blockchain, lending, robot-advisors, insurance tech, real estate and more. In addition to attracting hundreds of FinTech entrepreneurs, this conference also plays host to the investors and service providers that help accelerate startups.

“Leading trade fair for the Gem & Jewellery sector”
Gem Faire-San Diego is amongst the largest gems and jewelry shows worldwide. The event involves all Gem and Mineral clubs and bead societies from different parts of the world. The event aims at promoting gems and jewel industries worldwide. The visitors can attend various competitions and shows that feature gems and beads based on current trends from different parts of the world. This event shows products like jewelry designers, importers, manufacturers, beading instructors, gemstone miners & cutters, along with certified graduate gemologists etc.

“This event discuss about the fresh fruits and vegetables.”
ChinaFVF 2018(China Inernational Fruit & Vegetable Fair),presented by the China Entry & Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and China Great Wall International Exhibiton Co.,Ltd.is the fresh industry’s comprehensive annual trade show featuring the newest,most innovative fresh products on the market today.

Highlights
Pool the decision makers in the fresh industry to share the latest information in terms of policies
Meet the suppliers and buyers efficiently and effectively
A new-product program enhancing the visibility of innovative products among trade visitors.
Fresh professionals from China and European countries
Expand the new consuming concept.

“Take a step on your way to success”
Do you want to study abroad or participate in a student exchange? Would you like to build a career overseas or at a large international company in India? Attend the International Education Fair on 17th November 2018! World class universities, colleges, and language schools will arrive in Bengaluru to present their educational programmes and help you fulfil your study plans. Meet admissions representatives from Australia, Austria, Germany, USA, UK, Singapore, China, Ireland, Russia, Turkey, .. continue reading
Highlights
Seminars about education abroad
Scholarships and grants – how to get financial help
Information about admission requirements 2019/2020

“International Exhibition for Natural Organic Food, Beverages & Fine Organic Products.”
Middle East Organic and Natural Expo is the only focused organic and natural trade event in the region. It has served as a platform for the industry to grow for 16 years and brings in exhibitors who deal in organic and natural F&B, Health products, Beauty products, Environmentally oriented products and lifestyle products from across the world. Our visitors include suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers from Middle East and Northern Africa.

“Take a step on your way to success”
Do you want to study abroad or participate in a student exchange? Would you like to build a career overseas or at a large international company in India? Attend “International Education Fair” on 19th November 2018 World class universities, colleges, language schools, and private schools will arrive in Mumbai to present their educational programmes and help you fulfil your study plans. Meet admissions representatives from Australia, Austria, Germany, USA, UK, Singapore, China, Ireland, Russia, Turkey, France, Italy, Holland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Spain, India, and more. Attend seminars and presentations on study programmes in different countries. Get advice on international exams, preparation courses, language training, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and MBA programs. Learn more about international admission requirements in 2018 and scholarships opportunities. To attend the fair, please register, your attendance is absolutely free.

Highlights
Seminars about education abroad
Scholarships and grants – how to get financial help
Information about admission requirements 2019/2020

“International Sourcing Fair for Fashion, Home and Accessories”
International Sourcing Expo Australia is a 3 day event being held from 20th November to the 22nd November 2018 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Australia’s leading Expo for international sourcing in apparel, accessories, textiles, trim and footwear. Featuring 450+ companies from over 13 countries including major representation from China and India and broader Asia. Packed with structured learning and networking programs including an international seminar series plus business matchmaking. This event showcases product from Apparel & Clothing, Textile, Fabrics & Yarns industries.

“Latest innovative machines and hitechs in agro–forestry–fishery sectors”
Vietnam Ministry of Industry & Trade and Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development host Vietnam Growtech 2018 – The International Exhibition on Machineries and Technologies of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, which is a great chance for domestic and global organizations as well as individuals to directly access to new technologies, introduce and display the products. Growtech 2018 will attract about 15,500 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors with various machineries, equipments , tools, technologies and products of agriculture, forestry and fishery including: precision agriculture, agricultural construction facilities, planting and plant breeding, chemicals and fertilizers, animal husbandry, renewable and alternative energy, aquaculture, forestry and water management, agricultural machines and technologies, etc. With utmost pleasure, we invite you to attend Vietnam Growtech 2018.

Highlights
Farmers with invention certificate of production tools
The start-up business related in field of high-tech agriculture, climate-smart agriculture
Consultants /Turnkey solutions suppliers
Professional training and research
Free B2B Matching online via Jublia system

“International Multiple Industry B2B Trade Fair”
China Products (Mumbai India) Exhibition brings fast moving consumer goods and all types of products from China market to India. Products like Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Household products to Furniture and fixtures, LED and Lighting products, Fashion Jewellery, Gifts and Accessories, Apparel and Textiles to Machine Tools, Industrial goods, Building material, and equipment etc.

Highlights
40+ Industry Verticals Comprising 20,000 Products
Complimentary Business Matching Service
Industry seminars and networking receptions

“Leading exhibition for the Gem and Jewelry Industry”
Shop directly from wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices. You’ll find gemstone beads and pearls from around the world, jewelry supplies for your creations, chains-by-the-yard for all your designs and much more! Skip the middle man and shop direct in a marketplace environment for the largest selection at the lowest prices. International Gem & Jewelry Show San Mateo features a display of Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Antique Jewellery, Pearls, and Gemstones, Engagement Rings, Fine Jewellery, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, Watches, and much more.

Club Glow Presents
KSHMR
Doors: 9 PM | No Dress Code | Ages 18+
VIP/Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202-503-2331

“The Only Comprehensive Exposition of National Level on Marine Economy in China”
China Marine Economy Expo is an international economic and trading show that highly incorporates china’s “Belt and Road Initiatives” and serves as a high-end business platform for building the 21st century maritime silk road and promoting exchange and cooperation in marine economy between China and foreign countries, hence it is known as the ” No.1 Marine Expo in China”.

Highlights
4 Concurrent Theme Areas and 163 Concurrent Events
The high-end platform for economic and trade cooperation in the marine industry
Emerging or technologically innovative sea-related enterprises

“Shaping the Future of Construction”
The Big 5 brings the entire portfolio of building materials, construction products and solutions together under one roof. Manufacturers, suppliers, traders and service providers from Middle East Asia, Europe and Americas would be showcasing thousand of advanced technologies and solutions. Attended by architects, engineers, builders, contractors, interior designers, consultants and all construction industry professionals, The Big 5 is a must attend event that brings global network and credibility of The Big 5 series of events.

Highlights
Across all four days, you’ll witness live and interactive demonstrations at the Live Innovation Zone
Discover all of the next construction tech disruptors in one place
The Big 5 Talks Series presents a world-class educational programme
The FutureTech Construction Summit explores future trends and technologies

The CIO Executive Summit is designed exclusively for CIOs, CISOs and Chief Data Officers to collectively improve the leadership, enterprises, and economy. The conference provides the attendees with the avenue for continued personal and collective success.

The EyeforTravel Digital & Data Summit Europe, organized by the Eye For Travel will take place from 28th November to 29th November 2018 at the in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The goal of the conference is to help the travel industry deliver a winning customer experience that tackles commoditization, differentiates the brand and drives loyalty. EyeforTravel Amsterdam is Europe’s largest gathering of analytics and digital travel executives who strive for transformation, market share, and loyalty.

Highlights
Access to 300 senior executives from the A-Z of travel
Trade secrets in the hallways and on a networking canal cruise
Forge alliances with the best in class over two days
A huge, C-Level speaker line-up you’ll never hear sat at your desk

EXPLORING FUTURE REALITY 2018
Thursday, November 29th, 2018 | NYU Kimmel Center

Exploring Future Reality is NYC Media Lab’s annual event focused on XR and future interfaces. Through discussions, startup pitches, interactive demos, and hands-on workshops, attendees will explore the impact of future interfaces on industry and society, including best practices for storytelling, prototyping, and distribution.

Resons to attend…
Aaron Luber, AR/VR Commercialization lead at Google, will deliver a keynote on new business models, content and trends in spatial computing.

Mainstage discussions will explore next-generation tools for designing and developing XR content, stories, experiences, and applications, including a special session on drones.

Emerging entrepreneurs from RLab, the first city-funded VR/AR center in the country, will deliver their pitch.

Hands-on workshops led by HTC, Adobe, Viacom, BBC, NBCUniversal and more will engage participants on topics from design thinking for companies to rapid prototyping with developer tools.

30+ demos selected from university research labs and startup accelerators across the City will be on view in an science fair style, interactive expo.

Program Website: futurereality.nycmedialab.org

The Program

MORNING: 8:00AM-1:00PM
Keynotes, presentations and startup pitches.
Location: Eisner & Lubin Auditorium

8:00AM: Registration and check-in will be located in the lobby of NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012.

9:00AM: Mainstage welcome and announcements.

9:15AM: Sneak Preview: RLab. Justin Hendrix, Executive Director, NYC Media Lab and Interim Executive Director of RLab will highlight what’s next for the first city-funded VR/AR center in the country.

9:45AM. Discussion: Next Generation Tools for Authoring VR/AR

From new tools for the capture of objects and motion to fast prototyping platforms to AI and deep learning methods for the automatic generation of content, the business of building AR and VR content is changing. This panel will look at the next generation of tools for XR content. With speakers:

Adaora Udoji, NYU ITP

Jalina Stewart, VR Accelerator

Christopher Mitchell, Geopipe

Jacob Loewenstein, Samsung NEXT

Amir Baradaran, Columbia University

10:30AM: Startup pitches!
Hear from the first cohort of startups to emerge from RLab, the first city-funded virtual and augmented reality center in the country, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Teams in this session include:

AIR|VR, Pratt Institute. AIR|VR is developing a customizable software package that will allow for the activation of industrial robotics through the use of virtual reality. Robotics that coexist with trained personnel to complete dextrous and variable tasks.

Unseen Media, NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Adding value to the AR gaming experience through the addition of constant physical content.

Craft, NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Craft is a multi-modal solution to enable people with limited limb mobility to create art in the virtual environment using eye movements and voice commands

EchoAR, Columbia University. Cloud platform for augmented reality apps providing tools and server-side infrastructure that help companies build better AR apps and grow successful businesses.

Graceful Ray, Columbia University. Graceful Ray enables companies to bring the real world to virtual by creating photorealistic 3D content of any object or scene regardless of shape and material.

11:00AM: Coffee Break

11:25AM: Discussion: XR and Drones

One of the most exciting intersections in XR is with drones. From new methods for photogrammetry to new experiences in the headset, drones are opening up new opportunities for XR applications. With speakers:

Giuseppe Loianno, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Brian Streem, CEO and Founder, Aerobo

Marcelle Hopkins, New York Times

11:55AM: Pitches continue with RLab startups:

ARC, Parsons School of Design. ARC empowers logistic professionals and handlers with augmented training tools using XR technology to increase the proficiency, safety, and transportation of cargo.

EZXR, CUNY Lehman College. Building solutions for legal professionals in trial preparation and strategy, using virtual and augmented reality

Lucida, Columbia University. Graceful Ray enables companies to bring the real world to virtual by creating photorealistic 3D content of any object or scene regardless of shape and material.

spARk, Columbia University Teachers College. An augmented reality, voice technology and tangible platform for STEAM subjects, that helps 9-13 year olds learn abstract concepts.

Parallux, NYU Future Reality Lab. Parallux delivers world class immersive entertainment to audiences of all sizes.

12:25PM: Keynote: Aaron Luber, AR/VR Commercialization lead at Google, will deliver a keynote on new business models, content and trends in spatial computing.

AFTERNOON: 1:00PM-6:00PM
Demos, workshops, and networking.

Across Kimmel Center and Rosenthal Pavilion

Demo Expo (1:00PM-6:00PM). 30+ XR projects on view. Browse through the list.

Workshops (2:00PM-4:30PM) across two sessions. Workshops will be led executives and entrepreneurs at: HTC, BBC, Viacom, NBCUniversal, Adobe, The Mill, Datavized Technologies, Inc., and more…