KuwaitLab Technology 2009 Conference & Exhibition

This highly focused multidiscipline event will serve various industries such as: health & medicine, life science & biotechnology, pharmaceutical, forensics, food & beverages,  calibration & testing labs, Oil & Gas, Metal & Plastics, agriculture, communications, defense, electrical & electronics, Nanotechnology , environmental etc…

Kuwait Laboratory Technology Conference & Exhibition will showcase the latest instrumentation, technologies, products and services in all major areas of analytical sciences and laboratory services. It provides an opportunity for scientific equipment and instrument manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their latest state-of-the art equipment and technologies. It also provides an avenue for analytical and laboratory service providers to develop business contacts and network with traders, manufacturers, research and development institutions, and universities.

Conference

Business Presentations

Speak at the Kuwait Laboratory Technology Conference & Exhibition for FREE

The Conference will run throughout the day on both 4th and 5th November 2009.

As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to give a 30 minute commercial presentation on your products and services FREE OF CHARGE to visitors attending the exhibition.

The lecture ballroom will seat up to 200 people and includes audio visual equipment, comprising a laptop connected to a Data Projector with screen.

The presentations will be promoted in the event website, within the exhibition catalogue and announcements at the exhibition.

The speakers’ slots fill very early, so if you would like to speak, please contact us as soon as possible.

Conference Topics

A distinguished faculty of international and regional speakers from industry, academia and governmental agencies will address the following topics:

• Laboratory Accreditation and Management
• Instrumentation and Automation
• Measurement , Testing and Quality Control
• Laboratory Technology
• Biotechnology and Life-Sciences
• Oil , Gas and Petrochemical
• Environmental Science
• Materials Science
• Food & Water Analysis
• Medical and Pharmaceutical sciences
• Nanotechnology

Exhibition

Exhibitors’ Profile

Suppliers of Laboratory products and services are welcomed to participate in the exhibition.

• Medical Equipments, Services and Technologies.
• Laboratory Instruments and Equipments.
• Laboratory IT and software.
• Test , Measurement and Calibration.
• Scientific and Analytical Equipments and Systems.
• Environmental and Pollution Control Systems.
• Chemical Process Technology.
• Chemical Handling, Transport & Storage.
• Chemicals Reagent & Supplies.
• Education and Training.

Exhibition Rate

The cost of the stand is $ 4,000 which includes 9sqm of floor space, shell scheme, fascia board with company name, 4 spotlights, 1 table, 2 chairs and electrical socket.

Workshop

Biosafety in Laboratories

Date: 2nd & 3rd November 2009

Introduction
Laboratories in healthcare and research facilities are handling biological agents. Regularly new diseases like SARS or avian influenza are identified or new out-breaks of well known infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis or cholera are still a worldwide threat. Depending on the risk level of these substances, adapted safety measures have to be taken. International regulations are defining the dif-ferent pathogens into 4 risk levels. Due to this risk level laboratories are classified in 4 biosafety level. The laboratory has to be equipped with safety measures and the staff has to be trained on safe handling and using safety protective equip-ment.

Systematic of training
The overall goal of this training course is to train laboratory staff in Good Labora-tory Practice which is defined in the OECD Principles as: “...a quality system concerned with the organizational process and the conditions under which non-clinical health and environmental safety studies are planned, performed, moni-tored, recorded, archived and reported.”.

Objectives of the training course

• Rising awareness among hospital staff involved in laboratory processes.
• Increasing knowledge in how to assess risks caused by biological agents and to introduce safety equipment, techniques and measures how to minimize the risk.
• Explaining the meaning and importance of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Technical training on design of laboratories, inspecting and controlling of safety equipment and safe disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
• Encourage the use of a “Biosafety Manual” and Safety Operation Proce-dures (SOP).

Target Audience

The training is aimed at staff directly involved in biosafety practices. The training is intended for laboratory directors (laboratory managers) and laboratory workers, all of whom play key roles in the field of biosciences and in public health in gen-eral. The course is especially targeting personnel working in laboratories of healthcare or research facilities and is a mix of informative theoretical lessons and interac-tive workshops (lectures/presentations). The lessons are based on simulations, questions, exercises, and practical demonstrations undertaken by qualified train-ers to make learning enjoyable and to encourage a high level of knowledge re-tention.

Topics covered

The tutorial covers a wide range of topics, including:

• General information about the topics of Laboratory Biosafety.
• Relevant national and international guidelines.
• Risks and Hazards of biological agents.
• Classification of Biosafety Level 1 to 4.
• Assessment of prevalent situation in the laboratories.
• Preventive and mitigation measures for different biosafety level.
• Introduction of proper laboratory design, protective equipment for han-dling personal and safe disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Occupational safety aspects and first aid measures.
• Introduction of relevant documentation and reporting of exposures.

Marketing

The show will have full information and media coverage, the idea is to attract the largest possible number of visitors to the Exhibition. The media program will include the following:

• A well designed and informative marketing brochure.
• Dedicated website with complete information of exhibition, participation and other relevant delights.
• Periodic press release during marketing period with highlights on major participating companies and their exhibits.
• Newspapers Advertising (Arabic & English) in all leading local newspapers.
• Promoting & Marketing the exhibitions through other events organized by Promedia International.
• E-mail broadcast addressing 160,000 addresses with focus on Kuwait and the neighboring countries. Online advertising in local popular web sites.
• Around 10,000 invitation cards will be addressed to VIP’s in the fields of politics, economics and business, in addition to diplomats and citizens who are interested in the Exhibition program.
• Radio & TV coverage through scheduled programs.
• Printing and distribution of 5,000 copies of the show guide.

Visitors’ Profile

Kuwait Laboratory Technology Conference & Exhibition will provide an educational and networking forum for a wide number of analytical laboratory sectors. Researchers and professionals from the following industries are invited:

• Medical and Dental Labs
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Laboratory accreditation/certification
• Agricultural science
• Veterinary science
• Police Forensics Teams
• Petroleum – extraction and processing
• Nanotechnology
• Universities and higher education
• Environmental science
• Construction
• Structural engineering
• Archaeology
• Marine science
• Electricity
• Water supply
• Chemicals
• Paints
• Manufacturing
• Genome studies
• Food manufacturing
• Food and water testing
• Water supply
• Geo-survey
• Laboratory supply
• Materials testing
• Public health
• Packaging