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Malaysia SME Biz Networking & Seminars (25th August, 2010)

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BlackBerry Developer Day 2010 Singapore (17th August, 2010)

The BlackBerry Developer Day is a unique opportunity to meet and network with the leading solution developers and architects of BlackBerry solutions. You can learn more about the key issues in app development, and network with other mobile app developers and marketers. If your focus is technical the agenda has been designed to maximize the value of the time you spend with us.

To attend the event on Tuesday, 17 August 2010, all you need to do is register below by Thursday, 12 August 2010.

Please note there is no charge to attend this event. More information about the event agenda can be found via the registration link.

http://e27.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d6bc43500e46f74ebde550e9&id=27a37c4980&e=00128cd733


Date: 17th August 2010, Tuesday
Venue: Pan Pacific Hotel Singapor
Ballroom 3
Time: 9am – 7pm

We look forward to seeing you!
For more information please contact Carina.

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BioNexus Companies 9th Industry Dialogue Programme (11th August, 2010)

TeAM is presenting at one of the sessions. Come join us if this is relevant to you.

Date 11th August 2010 (Wednesday)
Time 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue Nexus Room, Level 23, Menara Atlan, 161B Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Agenda 2.00pm – Guest Registration

2.30pm – Opening Remarks by Dr. Wan Abd Rahaman Wan Yaacob, COO, BiotechCorp

2.50pm - Presentation by Institute of Marketing Malaysia
By Dato’ Sharifah Mohd Ismail: “Secrets of Winning Brands”
By Ms. Shahana: “A Walk Through Commercialization”

3.30pm - Presentation by Technopreneurs Assocation of Malaysia

4:00pm – 9th Industry Dialogue begins

BiotechCorp Participants

* Dr. Wan Abdul Rahaman, COO, BiotechCorp
* En. Razwin Sulairee Hasnan, Acting SVP, IDD Industrial
* Dr. Abdul Manaf Mohamad Radzi, SVP, IDD Agriculture
* Mr. Selvam Ramaraj, SVP, Industry Development Division

Moderated and Chaired by

* En. Razif Abd. Aziz, SVP, Client Support Services Division

5:00pm – End of Industry dialogue

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R&D Community Get Together “Teh Tarik Session” (6th August, 2010)

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Invitation: Workshop on the Development of Freight Logistics Roadmap in Malaysia (4th – 5th August, 2010)

Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, in collaboration with Regional Operations Division at Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organizing two days prestigious workshop on the ‘Development of Freight Logistics Roadmap in Malaysia’.

This workshop aims to create awareness amongst the industry players of the proposed Roadmap for Freight Logistics Industry which has been undertaken by the Focus Group Studies of Malaysia Logistics Council (MLC) and at the same time to provide thorough input for MITRANS researches on transport and logistics.

It is hoped that this workshop could provide an avenue for industry players, ministries, GLCs and academician to discuss and refine recommendations provided in the Roadmap study subsequently to exchange views and to brainstorm ideas to break out of norm or established pattern of the industry.

The workshop will be officiated by Secretary General of Ministry of International Trade and Industry. We shall be most grateful if you could accept our invitation. The details of the conference are as follows:

Date : 4 th – 5th August 2010
Time : 8.30am – 5.30pm
Venue : Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC)

Please confirm your participation before 28th July 2010 by e-mailing the registration form to siti@team.net.my. Registration is compulsory. Place are limited and based on First come first serve basis.

Attachment :
1. Detailed program
2. Registration Form
3. Brief information on the workshop

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Foresight – The Strategic Navigation towards Sustainable Future (29th July, 2010)

We are very pleased to inform you that the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has initiated the National Foresight Programme. This programme is being executed through the platform of myForesight (www.myforesight.my).

For this initial year, myForesight have embarked on the National Technology Foresight (NTF) 2010 project with the objective of systematically identify future trends, scenario and the critical technology areas with high impact for both the Government and Industry to focus into, in optimizing investments to support the New Economic Model.

To meet these objectives, we will be organising a stakeholders engagement session, Foresight Interconnect with the following details:

Date : 29 July 2010
Time : 9.00am to 5.30pm
Venue : Putrajaya Ballroom 1, Marriot Putrajaya, IOI Resort, Putrajaya.
Programe detail here

We hereby, cordially invite you participate in the above Foresight Interconnect and seek for your early confirmation via email to : foresight@might.org.my, or contact our Secretariat, Mohd Kamaruzaman Abdullah (+6012 254 5101) and Ms Amallia Ahmad Zaini (+6013 510 4055). Kindly also provide information on name, designation, organization and telephone/mobile. Meanwhile, please browse through our myForesight website for more information on the initiative. See programme in attachment.

We look forward to your participation and support in the effort to have an impactful Foresight Plan for shaping the future of Malaysia, in embracing ourselves in this ever challenging global environment.

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TeAM members only: Finding Gold in Email Listings and Lead Generation! (28th July, 2010)

Have you pooled your contacts within your organization and take action on it?

Contact lists are gateways to business relationships. You know what? Business relationships can be polished, maintained, and even built through basic online communication tools like email and social networks. I’ve been told – if you can use automation, use it! But you have to use it wisely.

Unfortunately, many people and companies don’t take advantage of this because they don’t do this well.

New Media School decided to organize a course on dealing with these specific issues and have the privilege of having Kenneth Yu, an international speaker and multi award winning marketing copywriter and entrepreneur who has built businesses around just email lead generation to teach us on the nitty gritty of email marketing.

They’ve agreed to extend a 20% discount to all TEAM members who sign up before the 26th July.

Course Details:
“Finding Gold in Email Lists And Lead Generation!”
Date: 28th July 2010 (Wednesday)
Venue: Malaysiakini.com 48, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar Utama, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Time: 9:30 am – 6:00pm
Fee: RM850.00 (Lunch included) (further 20% discount to all TEAM members)
More information at : http://bit.ly/aK337n

You just have to email your details to Julie Hin at juliehin@malaysiakini.com or call her at 03-2284 3367 ext.105 to confirm and get your discount.

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Go Green with E.N.V.Y: A GreenTech Entrepreneurship & Networking Session (27th July, 2010)

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Dos and Don’ts of Doing Business Abroad in ASEAN (21st July 2010)

Please click HERE if you not able to view the image below.

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Cradle – SME Corp. Informational Talk (20th July, 2010)

In collaboration with:

Presents:

Cradle-SME Corp Informational Talk

Calling All SMEs!

We are pleased to inform you that SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp.) in collaboration with Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle) will be presenting an Informational Talk on July 20, Tuesday, at Dewan Perdana, SME Corp. Malaysia.

Cradle is an agency under the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia that manages the Cradle Investment Programme (CIP), a technology funding programme initiated in June 2003 to address the needs and challenges of Malaysian technology entrepreneurs, in particular in obtaining pre-seed and seed funding. The Informational Talk is a monthly informational session organised by Cradle to help potential entrepreneurs better understand about the pre-seed and seed grant which the organisation currently offers.

This month, SME Corp. Malaysia and Cradle will be hosting for the first time, a joint session titled the Cradle-SME Corp Informational Talk, which is specifically targeted at local SMEs looking to commercialise their innovative products/services but lack the necessary funding and support to do so. Potential grant applicants will get the opportunity to obtain further information on Cradle’s CIP Catalyst and CIP 500 grants and the application processes involved. Take this opportunity to learn how you can obtain funding of up to RM150,000 for your idea or up to RM500,000 for your businesses!

SMECorp meanwhile, will be sharing relevant information regarding SME development programmes.

In view of this, SME Corp. Malaysia and Cradle is pleased to invite you to this exclusive event as per the following details:

Cradle-SME Corp Informational Talk

Date : July 20, Thursday
Time : 9.30am to 1.00pm
Venue : Dewan Perdana, SME Corp. Malaysia
Level 20, West Wing, Menara Matrade
Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off Jalan Duta
50480 Kuala Lumpur

Programme

09.30 am Registration & Light refreshments
09.45 am Welcome Remarks
09.50 am Cradle Investment Programme

  • Pre-Seed Grant: CIP Catalyst
  • Seed Grant: CIP 500

By Christopher Leong, Senior Executive – Ideas Bank, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd

10:35 am Q&A Session
11:05 am Knowledge Sharing on SME Development Programmes by SME Corp. Malaysia
11.50 am Q&A Session
12.20 pm Lunch & Networking
01.00pm END

As only 100 seats are available, please note that reservation is on a first-come-first serve basis. To reserve your seats, kindly confirm your attendance via email to raja.adrena@cradle.com.my with your contact details i.e. name, organisation, e-mail and contact number, before 5.00pm on July 16, Friday.

Upon your confirmation, you will be provided with a confirmation number which you will be required to present during the onsite registration process for admission into the event.

IMPORTANT: Kindly note that any replies received after the stipulated deadline mentioned above, will not be entertained.

So, come join us and let us help you start-up your journey to entrepreneurship today!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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MSC Malaysia Personal Data Protection (PDP) Conference @ The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (19th July, 2010)

http://cdp.mscmalaysia.my/events_detail.php?id=615&mainID=006&subID=00025

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6TH SABAH INTERNATIONAL EXPO (SIE 2010) KL ROADSHOW, MENARA MATRADE, KUALA LUMPUR (15 JULY 2010)

MATRADE is pleased to invite you for “KL Roadshow of 6th Sabah International Expo”. Prospective exhibitors from Peninsular Malaysia are invited to this briefing which will be held in Kota Kinabalu from 15-19 October 2010. SIE 2010 is jointly organized by the State Government of Sabah with the cooperation of MATRADE, Federation of Sabah Manufacturers (FSM) and Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Sabah Branch. Participation in this briefing is free. Details of the programme are as below:

Date : 15 July 2010 (Thursday)
Time : 9.15 am – 11.15 am
Venue : Perdana Hall, Level 6, West Wing, Menara MATRADE

2. The objectives of this programme are to:-

· disseminate information about Sabah International Expo (SIE) and Sabah International Business Conference (SIBC) 2010

· provide a platform for exhibitors, investors, conversationist and policymakers to learn more about the market potential in Sabah.

3. The tentative programme for the session is enclosed for Y.Bhg Datuk/Dato’/Tuan/Puan information. For any enquiry, please contact Ms. Charlotte Ginibun at 088-498 090 / 091 or e-mail to charlottecgb@gmail.com or enquiry@sie.com.my, Mr Che Wan Darul Redzwan/ Mr Khairul Nazri at 03-6207 7635/7629 or email redzwan@matrade.gov.my / knazri@matrade.gov.my

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Getting to meet SMEs: Malaysia SME Congress

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Invitation to 2nd MSC Malaysia R&D and IP Conference

You are cordially invited to attend the  2nd MSC Malaysia R&D and IP Conference on Green Technology – Opportunities in ICT. For further details, please see below the flyer.

Conference Highlights:

Two breakout sessions in the afternoon:

a) Breakout Session 1 – “MSC Malaysia IP Connect”.

IP Connect is the platform for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs), Research Institutions, MSC Malaysia status companies to showcase their IP assets to the market for potential IP licensing and/or IP Commercialisation opportunities.

IP Connect is a showcase of Open Innovation in action.

“Open innovation is a paradigm that assumes that firms can and should use external ideas as well as internal ideas, & internal and external paths to market, as the firms look to advance their technology. The central idea behind open innovation is that in a world of widely distributed knowledge, companies cannot afford to rely entirely on their own research, but should instead buy or license processes or inventions (e.g. patents) from other companies or institutions of higher learning or research institutions.”- (Extracted from Wikipedia)

b) Breakout Session 2 – Copyright Drive

This is to assist MSC Malaysia status companies to prepare statutory declarations pursuant to Section 42 of the Copyright Act 1987 as proof of copyright subsistence and ownership in copyrighted works. Two FOC copyright declarations for each MSC Malaysia status companies based on a first come first serve basis.

Register for this event at this link: http://cdp.mscmalaysia.my/events_detail.php?mainID=006&subID=00025&id=600

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Asia’s Largest Technology & Internet Conference

Date: 13th & 14th July, 2010
Venue: Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur
Cost: 2 Days Pass: RM 200 (Before event day). At door: RM 300

What is Open Web Asia – SEA?
OpenWebAsia- SEA is a regional technology and web technology business conference that brings together top minds in the web technology space. In 2008, Open Web Asia was hosted in Seoul, South Korea at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill.

For the very first time, in 2010, Malaysia is privileged to be selected as the host of this inaugural premier summit . This year it will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, on the 13th and 14th of July 2010.

The theme for Open Web Aisa – SEA 2010 is “Web Innovation In Asia”. Never before has Malaysia hosted a congregation of the worlds leading technology giants from all across the globe, with unprecedented speakers from Google, Yahoo, Amazon, Facebook, Tech Crunch, Digg.com and BANSEA just to name a few.

In Seoul, Korea Open Web Asia attracted 500 global leaders and delegates from across the globe to discuss on a Pan-Asian perspective on web businesses and groundbreaking technology waves that will shape the future of the world.

Who is it for?
Open Web Asia is a platform that enables Technology SME’s & MNCs, Business Owners , Entrepreneurs, CEO’s, CIO’s, CTO’s , Telcos & Communication Companies, Web Developers, Programmers & Designers, Advertising, & Media Agencies, Bloggers, Educators, Investors, and Venture Capitalists to exchange insights, share ideas and capitalize on business opportunities with regional as well as global players.

What are the topics?
The 2-day conference will cover the hottest and most interesting topics about opportunities on Enterprise Web, Mobile Applications, iphone & Andriod Development Platforms, Could Computing & Location Based Services, Venture Capital & Funding, Government 2.0, Social Media & Social Gaming, Architecture & Standards, Real-Time & Augmented Reality Technology.

To enjoy 10% discount on tickets, follow steps below, using this PROMO CODE: 86795

1. Register for event.
2. If you have registered but have not bought the ticket, please click PURCHASE TICKET in the event page.
3. Once on the payment screen that displays “STEP 1 OUT OF 3″, you will see a purple coloured link called “I have a promocode“.
Click on that and a showbox should pop up. Enter the promo code click submit. The new ticket price will be updated accordingly.
4. Proceed with payment.

*Always remember to turn off your pop up blocker to avoid any technical errors during your payment*

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Invitation to participate in MSC Malaysia InnoTech pitching session 13th – 14th July 2010

Once again, the MSC Malaysia is proud to bring you the MSC Malaysia InnoTech 7 on 13th & 14th July 2010 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, a platform and an opportunity for you to pitch to multiple VCs from both local and overseas at a go. These VCs have been carefully selected based on the availability of funds they have and are willing to invest in the right companies as well as industry clusters in which they are interested in. Additionally, as part of MSC Malaysia’s commitment to ensure constant improvement for better results, selected and ready companies will undergo some workshop and coaching sessions to prepare them for an impactful pitch.

So if you are looking for investors to fund you and in return are willing to forgo some of your equity, here is what you may want to do:

Step 1 Send in your brief company profile plus indicate what amount of VC Funds that you are looking for

Step 2 The committee will review the profile and if selected; you will undergo a COMPULSORY one-to-one session with designated coach to prepare you to pitch.

Step 3 Make a preliminary pitch to the Organizing Committee (6 July 2010) to secure your seat for your pitch at the MSC Malaysia InnoTech 7: VC Pitch Session on 13th July and 14th July 2010

Step 4 The Day! Make your pitch on 13 July and 14 July 2010.

Kindly be informed that this e-mail invitation does not automatically guarantee you a seat to pitch to the VCs on 13 July and 14 July 2010. We are only looking for maximum 30 companies to pitch to a minimum number of 20 VCs.

For further inquiries and please contact: shahriman@mdec.com.my, 019-381 0096 or izam@mdec.com.my at 013-2507704 / 012-2026435.

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“Sabah Domestic Investment Dialogue and Seminar”,The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Habour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the SME Corp Malaysia (SME CORP) will be organising the”Sabah Domestic Investment Dialogue and Seminar”. Details of the seminar are as follows:-

Date : 1st July 2010 (Thursday)
Venue : The Magellan Sutera, Sutera Habour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Time : 9.00 a.m – 5.30 p.m

The objectives of the seminar are:-
- to provide the latest updates on government policies, incentives, facilities and support services available to the business community in Sabah;
- to highlight investment opportunities available to investors;
- to increase awareness on the functions of agencies under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI);
and
- to provide a forum for the business community to network with key government agencies.

We are pleased to invite you or representatives from your company to participate in this *seminar. The tentative programme together with the registration form is attached for your reference and attention. Should you be interested to participate in this seminar, please fax or e-mail the registration form to the Domestic Investment Promotion Division, MIDA by 21 June 2010 (Monday) at the contact details below :-
Tel: 03-2267 3413
Fax: 03-2274 3120

* Participation is free of charge.Please register early as space is limited.

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Malaysia-Holland business matchmaking event (28 & 29 June 2010; E&O Hotel Penang)

A trade and investment mission from Holland specifically for ‘Industry and Automation’ will be visiting Penang from June 28 to 29, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday). Coordinated by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), the key objective of the business matching event is to enhance and promote business opportunities and partnerships between Dutch and Malaysian companies.

A total of 11 Dutch companies are seeking business partners, distributors or suppliers for a wide array of products / services.

  • Sensors
  • Food processing equipments
  • Coatings
  • Flow meters
  • Motion controls
  • Interior design
  • Fitness equipment
  • Broadband & wireless technologies
  • Others

The highlights of the event include individual business matching and networking sessions with potential business partners and representatives from relevant government authorities and a half day seminar on the outlook of industrial automation industry in Malaysia and business opportunities in Holland.

Participation is FREE for unlimited number of meetings within the allocated timeframe.

For detailed profile of the Dutch companies and registration, please click here or contact Ms Kwai Kaun of FMM Secretariat at tel: 03-6286 7200 or email: kwai_kaun@fmm.org.my

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TiE Malaysia Chapter Networking Evening

We are pleased to announce our Forthcoming Event – A GATHERING OF MINDS WITH A TWIST OF WINE!

Date: Wednesday, 23rd June, 2010
Venue: VINTRY – EXPERIENCE WINE, V Jaya 33, (www.thevintry.com.my)
Lot PG – 02C, Ground Floor, Jalan Semangat, Section 13, 46100 PETALING JAYA, Selangor
Tel: 03 7960 6737
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm

Programme
6.15 – 6.30 pm: Registration
6.30 – 6.40 pm: Welcome address by Parabvir Singh, Executive Director TiE Malaysia
6.40 – 6.50 pm: Speech by Datuk Kuna, President, TiE Malaysian Chapter.
6.50 – 7.00 pm: Introduction of New TiE Members
7.00 – 8.30 pm: Networking Evening
– Buffet Cocktails will be served throughout with SEVEN Varieties of Food! (All Foods are HALAL)
– Four Different kinds of WINES will be for Tasting which includes

  • Carte Vieja Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carte Vieja Sauvigon Blanc
  • Leconfield Synergy Shiraz
  • Leconfield Synergy Chardonnay

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Entrance Fee
TiE Members and Chartered Members: FREE! Non-Members: RM30 Only!
(Free for non-members who join TiE Malaysia at the time of registration. For membership details please email to parab@tiemalaysia.org)

RSVP by 18th June 2010: As the number of places is strictly limited, and we are expecting a full house, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible via Parab at TiE Malaysia Secretariat at 79564818 or email: parab@tiemalaysia.org

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Invitation to Sembang Sembang: Casual Conversations by Women on Entrepreneurship on Thursday, 10th June, 2010

It’s time for us to catch up for Sembang-Sembang again!! We have missed you all:) You are invited to our next Sembang Sembang session on Thursday, 10 June and we are going to be chatting about Social Entrepreneurship! For those of you who have just joined us, Sembang-Sembang is a monthly networking session for women entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs-to-be. It is an exciting event where you can meet other successful and cool women entrepreneurs, expand your network and learn some useful tips & lessons from other women. Sembang Sembang is brought to you once again by the US Embassy in Malaysia and Warisan Global Sdn Bhd as a Global Entrepreneurship Week activity. The event details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Time : 5.00pm (registration) 5:30pm – 7.30pm (Sembang Sembang)

Venue: Top Hat Restauran, No.3, Jalan Stonor, 50450, Kuala Lumpur (Limited parking is available inside the restaurant so do come early!)

Help us spread the buzz and feel free to bring your business partners, colleagues and friends. Seats are limited so please book your seat now before 5pm, June 7th, 2010 to ; Tini : 016 2112682 / nurhartini@warisanglobal.com Vivian : 012 307 0658 / vivian@warisanglobal.com

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2nd Session of Website Traffic Secrets with MalaysiaKini Newmedia School

Due to overwhelming response from the first seminar, we are conducting the seminar again this Friday. The organiser will extend a 20% discount to all TeAM members who sign up before the 03rd of June.

You just have to email your details to Julie Hin at Malaysiakini.com at juliehin@malaysiakini.com or call her at 03-2284 3367 ext.105 to confirm and get your discount. If you have missed the last session, we bet you don’t want to miss this time.

The details of the course are below:

“Website traffic secrets with Malaysiakini.com’

Date: 04th June 2010

Venue: Malaysiakini.com

Time: 9:30 am – 6:00pm

Fee: RM 850.00

More information at : http://bit.ly/bnnvjL There will be coverage on highly practical advice on positioning and development of content, SEO, Pay per click, Social Media traffic and also nifty tools to help you do a lot less. More information at (http://bit.ly/b6ab2Y) Again, there are only 5 seats available for seminar. Act fast and grab the seat!

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