The week ahead
May 4–10
European Commission publishes spring economic forecasts; Fed chairman Ben Bernanke pronounces on the US economy; South Africa's National Assembly elects the new president; European Union holds an employment crisis summit; the Pope begins a tour of the Holy Land; the Giro d'Italia cycling race celebrates its 100th anniversary; the European Brewery Convention opens
Monday
May 4
Spring economic forecasts
The European Commission publishes its spring economic forecasts in Brussels. The data include gross domestic product, inflation, employment, public finances and other indicators for all 27 European Union countries.
Asian bankers meet
The two-day annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank, which is attended by central bank governors, finance ministers and bankers, is held in Nusa Dua, Bali.
US defence conference
The security challenges for the new US administration and what they mean for the defence industry are discussed at the US Defense Conference in Washington (until May 5).
Printing trade fair
PostPrint Berlin, the three-day trade fair for the printing industry, opens in the German capital.
Magazines analysed
The World Magazine Congressbegins in London (until May 6). It will have a special focus on publishing during the economic downturn.
Offshore developments
The Offshore Technology Conference, which discusses developments in the fields of marine drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection, opens in Houston, Texas (until May 7).
Obesity research revealed
The findings of the Diogenes research projects into weight gain, obesity and related genetic and dietary factors are to be presented at a congress in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands (until May 6).
UK and Irish holiday
May Day national holiday in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Tuesday
May 5
Bernanke weighs economy
Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, is appearing before Congress's Joint Economic Committee in Washington for a hearing on the economic outlook for the US. Mr Bernanke will evaluate the economy, progress on recovery and the longer-term outlook.
Online winners announced
The winners of the 2009 Webby Awards, the leading international prizes for websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, are announced in New York.
Automotive technology
The International Forum on Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications opens in Berlin. The two-day conference aims to unveil the latest technology for improving car safety, reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.
Detroit holds mayoral poll
Dave Bing, the former US basketball star turned businesseman, contests Detroit's mayoral election with incumbent Ken Cockrel Jr.
Wednesday
May 6
South African president
South Africa's National Assembly elects the new president of the republic, who is expected to be Jacob Zuma, leader of the African National Congress.
White House summit
President Barack Obama of the US is due to begin two days of talks on Afghanistan and Pakistan with his respective counterparts, Hamid Karzai and Asif Ali Zardari, in Washington.
Global retailing discussed
The World Retail Congress, which includes the World Retail Awards ceremony, opens in Barcelona (until May 8).
European business week
The European Union begins its first European SME Week, a campaign to promote entrepreneurship and to inform business people about support available for them at European, national and local level (until May 14).
Economies reviewed
Britain's National Institute of Economic and Social Research is to publish its latest quarterly economic review of the UK and world economies.
Construction on show
Turkeybuild, the construction trade show, takes place in Istanbul (until May 10).
Nato exercises in Georgia
Natobegins two military exercises in Georgia (until June 1). Their aims are to improve interoperability between Nato and partner nations, and training in peace support operations. About 20 countries and some 1,000 troops will be involved in total.
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Thursday
May 7
Employment summit
The European Union holds a special summit in Prague on overcoming the employment crisis caused by the global downturn.
Eastern partnership for EU
The European Union is to establish the Eastern Partnership, designed to enhance its relationship with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus. The aim is to eventually establish free trade agreements with these nations.
Accounting conference
A two-day conference titled "Financial Reporting in a Changing World" begins in Brussels. The range of accounting issues to be addressed include those raised by the global financial crisis.
Badminton trials begin
The Badminton Horse Trials, the leading international eventing competition, begins in Gloucestershire, England (until May 10).
Friday
May 8
Pope visits Holy Land
PopeBenedict XVI begins an eight-day visit to the Holy Land, going first to Jordan before travelling to Israel, from where he will visit Bethlehem in the West Bank.
Food producers exhibit
The Real Food Festival, which showcases specialist food producers, opens in London for three days.
Saturday
May 9
Centenary for cycle race
The Giro d'Italia, Italy's annual cycling race, celebrates its 100th anniversary when it starts in Venice. The race ends in Rome on May 31.
Barcelona motor show
Salón Internacional del Automóvil, Barcelona's international motor show, begins (until May 17). The city also hosts the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
Sunday
May 10
Brewing convention
The European Brewery Convention, which focuses on developments and technology in the brewing industry, begins in Hamburg (until May 14).
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