Build a Professional Development Plan to Advance Your Career
Identify future opportunities and take ownership of your goals
Utilize Leadership and Team Building Techniques
Establish yourself as an indispensable asset and team player in your organization
Understand How to Manage Conflict and Negotiation
Discover an innovative approach to interacting and communicating with diffi cult people and situations
Conquer Time and Stress Management Issues
Implement techniques to prioritize your workload and time in a chaotic environment
Course 1 Understand Grant Administrative Requirements and Cooperative Agreements
Develop insight into uniform administrative and fi nancial requirements
necessary for grant compliance and learn to efficiently and
effectively manage work processes
Course 2 Cost Principles and Allowability for Grants
Understand the importance of indirect and direct costs and how to use and apply cost principles to your award
Course 3 Audit Requirements for Grants
Cultivate an understanding of audit requirements and how to conduct and prepare for a grant audit
The first Careers Fair is being held and organized at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, from 9-11th of March 2010
Careers Fair is a high-caliber event that enables talented Kuwaitis nationals in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Careers Fair is orginaized to expose job seekers to various training and career opportunities. Take advantage of Careers Fair for exciting networking possibilities, career leads, learn about various companies, meet employers, and to apply for job positions and internships. Careers Fair provides an opportunity for Kuwait nationals to meet and obtain information on:
Opportunities within organizations and general company information
Market information
Training and education opportunities available in the market
Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Customer Acquisition and Competitive Advantage
Why are we holding E-Retailing 2010?
The economic environment, as well as the continued growth in broadband, has meant that the Internet has become an important and cost-effective resource for driving revenue. There is no doubt that there is a golden opportunity to build your web presence.
IQPC is proud to launch 2010’s E-Retailing, the premier forum to help you in capitalising on the trends ahead.
This dedicated forum is focused on making the most of your online presence as one of today’s most important customer acquisition channels. You will hear practical case studies direct from the true innovators of the online community, and take valuable tips from leading Australian and international retailers.
You cannot afford to lose your market share to more savvy international and local competitors - prepare yourself for the future of internet and multi-channel retailing in Australia. At E-Retailing 2010, cut through the online noise to reach and expand your customer base.
Global
Reliability Technology Conferences are held in emerging markets for
corporate management at the strategic level, combining both business
and technical aspects of building a reliable eCommerce structure. The
sessions are for those interested in discussing and benchmarking
strategies and accepted methodologies for implementing a complete IT
system reliability structure under their command. The
main conference target is the application of Fortune 100 Reliability
strategies into corporations and governments around the globe with
ongoing advisory support when needed. All Global Reliability technology
conferences are in secure executive level locations and held in English.
With all this great participation, and a schedule of programming second to none, we`re confident that attending the 2010 Annual Conference will be the single most important professional development activity you undertake this year. It`s where our industry leaders meet. Register now to secure your place and experience:
A three-day educational program comprehensively designed to provide practical, cost-effective and measurable marketing and business development strategies.
Multiple opportunities to network with the experts and leaders of our industry, and to reunite with old friends and new.
An exhibit hall that showcases the leading industry service providers, and the technologies, services and products they offer.
All that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. From microbreweries, independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, to first class skiing locations.
C5`s Microfinance Investment Summits have brought together hundreds of leading industry stakeholders from over 40 countries around the globe...
Having proved more resilient than comparable asset classes during the devastating global recession, microfinance is today a more attractive risk reward proposition than ever before to institutional investors, commercial banks and asset managers looking for stable yet high yield investments.MFIs continue their quest for more accessible and affordable financing, but at the same time, speculation abounds as to decreasing levels of demand from their clients. It is therefore vital that investors and microfinance institutions understand one another’s requirements and expectations, in order to make informed commitments in meeting both social and financial goals whilst achieving sustainable industry growth.
C5’s 3rd Microfinance Investment Summit follows the resounding success of its London summit, held in October 2009. C5`s Microfinance summits are global hubs for the ‘Who’s Who’ of microfinance to meet, network, and participate in industry shaping discussions which will have a major influence on the sector in months to come.
The revelation of significant corporate fraud is on the increase as the global economy fights its way out of the financial crisis. As the tide washes out, fraud lawyers and forensic accountants are left to uncover the evidence, tracing and recovering assets hidden in increasingly complex structures and concealed offshore jurisdictions.
Clients are crying out for advisors fully versed on the latest case law, legislation, strategies and techniques being used to identify and retrieve assets hidden in increasingly ingenious fraudulent schemes.
In this year of huge growth in fraud, the 4th edition of C5’sEuropeanFraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery conference in Geneva, part of C5’s market-leading series of fraud events, is sure to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s European conference will provide you with the latest tools needed to initiate, conduct and succeed in, civil fraud actions across Europe and beyond.
Co-developed with and chaired by two of the leading minds in the field, Robert Hunter and Keith Oliver, our Geneva programme offers you the unparalleled opportunity to interact and network with, as well as share knowledge with, the leading experts and potential advisors or clients from throughout Europe. Unlike any programme of its kind, there are unique experiences built into the onsite programme that ensure that you not only learn the latest techniques and strategies, but also form lasting professional relationships.
More than 1,000 industry leaders and practitioners have attended our premiere Fraud events in London or Geneva and often come back year after year because they know that these conferences are the place to get sophisticated, cutting-edge information on what is shaping best practice in fraud and asset recovery in Europe.
Multinational companies doing business or investing in the Russian Federation and CIS countries face complex and unique anti-corruption challenges. Kickback schemes and allegations of bribes required by government officials directly and through intermediary companies are rampant. Such pervasive corruption has sometimes caused international investors to cease operations altogether. Local leaders have responded by taking steps to reduce corruption. Most notably, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the new anti-corruption legislation package last year, and on January 9, 2010 the new Anti-Corruption Law came into force. In the last year, more than 6,000 criminal cases have been initiated under the new legislation.
At the same time enforcement activity under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has significantly expanded, prosecution of corruption cases has gone global and international cooperation has increased. The activities of US companies and non-US companies registered on US stock exchanges, and all subsidiaries of such companies, have come under increased scrutiny, particularly in high risk markets such as Russia and the CIS, making FCPA compliance a top priority.
Under the current enforcement environment, both Russian and foreign companies must recognize their vulnerabilities and remain ever mindful of global anti-bribery legislation. If your company is operating in Russia or the CIS, you must put a comprehensive anti-corruption program in place and be prepared to act promptly and effectively to remedy any problems that do arise.
Following the success of their inaugural Summit, American Conference Institute and C5 Group are pleased to introduce the 2nd Russia and CIS Summit on Anti-Corruption. This one-of-a-kind Summit brings together an exceptional faculty of senior corporate ethics and compliance executives, attorneys, accountants and government officials. They will provide a comprehensive update on the anti-bribery landscape in Russia and the CIS, the intersection of local anti-bribery laws and how to implement robust anti-corruption policies to comply with local and foreign anti-bribery laws. This year’s agenda will include the latest information on:
How Russia’s new anti-corruption measures affect foreign and local companies
Exposing hidden ownership structures in Russia and the CIS
Implementing robust anti-corruption compliance and training programs that integrate local legal standards and traditions
Dealing with questionable payments and conducting cost-effective internal investigations
Implementing a risk-oriented due diligence process for agents, intermediaries and joint venture partners
Setting up effective internal accounting controls to prevent unauthorized payments
The healthcare industry is coming under ever increasing scrutiny from regulators, both in the US and Europe, and the level of penalties are severe. In September 2009, Pfizer paid $1.3 billion, the largest criminal fine ever imposed in the United States, for the off-label marketing of Bextra and three other drugs. Pfizer paid an additional $1 billion in civil penalties resulting from the same illegal activities.
Whilst anti-corruption compliance is an issue for all major industry sectors, Pharma, Biotech and Medical Device companies are finding themselves particularly vulnerable when specific practices and industry customs are placed under the microscope. In the last 6 years, U.S. prosecutors have brought more than a dozen cases against drug makers for off-label marketing alone and won more than $6 billion in criminal and civil settlements. Estimates indicate that there are currently more investigations underway by the SEC and DOJ combined against medical device manufacturers than any other industry.
Reasons to Attend this Industry Leading Event:
The leading experts from Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, Belgium, Germany, USA and UK
High profile panel discussions: IncludingConducting on-going Risk Assessment and Maintaining an Effective Compliance Programme
Unique perspectives: hear from the former US Attorney General’s National Chair of the advisory committee on health care fraud
Hear what whistleblowers are looking out for: from the Counsel in the Zyvox case
Case Studies: BAE Systems - The Inside Track – what can the healthcare industry learn?
Cross-border Investigations: The Trend of Increased Regulator Cooperation
Hot Topics: IncludingMedical Devices, Off-label Promotions and Clinical Trials
Unique Networking Opportunities: Join your peers in London to discuss the latest in best practice
Build relationships today to capitalize on tomorrow’s opportunities.
Despite the still-tight credit environment, the lack of development opportunities, the deterioration of occupancies and rents, industry leaders say the future of multifamily housing is brighter than ever. Demographics and demand are on our side. Slowly but surely, the value add and distress funds raised in recent years are being deployed. And when the tidal wave of deal activity returns, the only thing that will matter is the relationships you established while times were tough.
At the 2010 Multifamily Executive Leadership Summit, you will meet and share insights with some of the industry’s brightest. Together, you will discover strategies for capitalizing on the eventual recovery and finding the small opportunities that abound every day. Remember, this is an invitation-only event—and your only chance to enjoy the most exclusive, intimate, and important networking program of the year.
Enjoy a winter weekend with your entire family.
Retreat with other top executives from the leading multifamily real estate companies—along with their families—for two days of skiing, activities, education, and networking.
Franchise Expo Paris is recognised as the world leading and most diversified franchise exhibition with more than 400 franchisors and more than 30 000 ready-to-invest entrepreneurs.
Franchise Expo Paris is the international hub connecting investors from 78 countries with the most renowned franchisors looking to expand their concept worldwide.
The entire international franchise community including consultants, lawyers, bankers, franchise associations, retail real estate developers converge in Paris to exchange ideas, create new relationships and discuss franchise business opportunities.
International commercial arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region is riddled with complex challenges. How does one reconcile the parties’ competing and conflicting views on discovery and evidence? How does one navigate an arbitral proceeding involving multiple parties from a myriad of jurisdictions? How do you level the playing field when the opposing party is a state entity? The global economic crisis looms large over all these questions and is giving rise to an increasing number of high-stakes disputes throughout the region. Join scholars, practitioners and corporate counsel from both sides of the Pacific for a lively discussion of these developments and the issues currently unfolding in the international commercial arbitration community.
This
training will provide participants with an opportunity to reinforce
their knowledge of the fundamentals of international commercial
arbitration and to learn about the latest developments and best
practices related to serving as an international arbitrator. In keeping
with its commitment to excellence, ICC has recruited some of the
world’s leading scholars and practitioners as faculty for this
important event. Participants will have the rare opportunity to learn
firsthand from these leading practitioners and to develop helpful
contacts with arbitration practitioners from around the world. The
course will consist of presentations and interactive discussions using
mock cases designed to hone participants’ understanding of critical
theoretical concepts while also emphasizing many practical aspects
involved in conducting an international arbitration.
Although
the practice area of international commercial arbitration has
flourished within the last decade due to the emergence of a global
economy, the existence and availability of training for individuals
interested in serving as international arbitrators remains extremely
limited. The few programmes that exist are either available only to
individuals appointed to panels of arbitrators maintained by arbitral
institutions, or are extremely expensive and involve weeks of training,
thus making them impractical for most working professionals. Accordingly, the ICC Institute launches its second annual ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators.
This training will provide participants with an opportunity to
reinforce their knowledge of the fundamentals of international
commercial arbitration and to learn about the latest developments and
best practices related to serving as an international arbitrator. In
keeping with its commitment to excellence, the ICC has recruited some
of the world’s leading scholars and practitioners as faculty for this
important event. Participants will have the rare opportunity to learn
firsthand from these leading practitioners and to develop helpful
contacts with arbitration practitioners from around the world. The
course will consist of presentations and interactive discussions using
mock cases designed to hone participants’ understanding of critical
theoretical concepts while also emphasizing many practical aspects
involved in conducting an international arbitration.
Attendees should understand that the objective of this course is solely
to provide training with respect to serving as an arbitrator and
completion of the course will not result in students being awarded any
type of certification or accreditation by the ICC In terms of their
fitness to serve as international arbitrators.
This
advanced level training is designed primarily for practitioners who
have significant experience in international commercial arbitration as
counsel, but who have little or no experience as arbitrators. Attendees
are expected to have already mastered the essentials of arbitral
proceedings, as these will not be reviewed during the Masterclass. Please
note that a Curriculum Vitae is requested upon registration as
registrations will be accepted according to the candidate’s experience.
On behalf of CHOICE, Australia`s leading consumer organisation, it
is my privilege to invite you to the 2010 National Consumer Congress,
to be held in Sydney on the 15-16 March 2010.
CHOICE exists to unlock the power of consumers. We aim to help
Australians be the most savvy and active consumers in the world.
As
part of our 50th anniversary year CHOICE is taking the lead in
presenting the National Consumer Congress. Consistent with our mission,
the Congress theme will be ‘Consumer Action’. We plan to use creative
ways to bring Congress delegates closer to the consumers that they
serve or work with.
The 2010 Congress will respond to the
needs of delegates from government policy and regulatory agencies,
consumer organisations, consumer businesses academia and elsewhere. We
are planning an interactive and outcome orientated Congress. On the
second day, high quality facilitators will work with expert presenters
and Congress delegates as part of a ‘Consumer Summit’ which aims to
advance the consumer agenda in key areas.
In addition the Congress will feature two special events:
The Ruby Hutchison Memorial Address on the first night of the Congress.
The
inaugural CHOICE Awards will celebrate the best from the consumer
market place in conjunction with the Congress Dinner.
Strategise to Streamline your P2P processes for Maximum Efficiency and Achieve Ultimate Cost Savings
Join us at the 7th Annual Accounts Payable & Purchasing Processes event to explore ways to cut costs and maximise your available working capital by streamlining your accounts payable and purchasing processes.
Our panel of leading practitioners will show you how you can automate your Purchase To Pay (P2P) processes & drastically reduce, and even eliminate complex, time-consuming and expensive manual processes. The 7th Annual Accounts Payable & Purchasing Processes will show you how to harness best practices, achieve efficiency gains and leverage on technology in the accounts payable & purchasing functions.
Learn how to transform your accounts payable and purchasing functions to achieve high first time match rates and drive down your cost per transaction. Gain valuable insights from companies with mature and established AP and P2P processes through in depth cases studies and interactive panel discussions!
Maintaining a ready posture while reducing the logistics footprint
IDGA`s Performance Based Logistics and Readiness Summit 2010 will feature best practices and case studies from those who have successfully implemented PBL across the spectrum of weapons systems, and will provide you with insights into the future of PBL.
By attending, you will engage in thought-provoking sessions covering the key issues ranging from the development of performance metrics within tightly controlled PBL guidelines, through to overcoming challenges in phasing-in PBL on legacy systems – and everything in between.
Discover the latest innovations in:
Developing early life cycle management
Transportation, distribution, and inventory management that works
Cards Africa 2010 is your ultimate card and payment event. It is where executives in Africa`s card industry share strategies for increasing cash flow, source the latest technology. minimise risk and expand their portfolio. It is Africa`s ultimate Cards event.
The CEE region still remains one of the most attractive regions for investment through its outstanding potential for growth. Its Card Market is no different. SMi’s 5th annual Central and Eastern European Card Markets conference will shine a spotlight on the region and this rapidly advancing Card Market.
Emerging from the recession and with constantly evolving technology and regulation there has never been a more crucial time to be aware of the issues facing the market. Attend this conference to discover and network with the key personnel; from local and Central banks to the foremost experts in the industry - learn about the big issues from the people who really know.
Key Topics Include:
Changes and developments in card market regulation
MIPIM Horizons is the exhibition and conference dedicated to real estate in fast-growing regions.
It brings together international investors and property professionals with developers and local authorities from the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Eastern & Central Europe and Latin America.
Accounting scandals and corporate governance shortfalls have led to new laws across Europe requiring greater transparency and heightened shareholder protections. At the same time, legal systems have been reformed to give shareholders unprecedented access to the courts. Such developments expose directors to greater liability, and lawsuits naming companies and their directors have consequently increased throughout Europe. Some recent suits have been settled for hundreds of millions of Pounds.
With more and more suits being brought, underwriters clearly need to be concerned about their exposure to claims, but the threat of regulatory investigations and shareholder suits is also creating unprecedented demand for D&O insurance. Significant growth in D&O premium volumes is now expected in the coming years, driven by both rate increases and new companies seeking to purchase D&O insurance.
Attend D&O 2010 in order to hear from the leaders and experts in the field of D&O liability insurance on:
Where the claims are coming from and who they are being brought by
The latest D&O policy structures, product innovations and terms and conditions
POSI products: what is covered, what is excluded?
The precarious position of the non-executive director
Capacity, premiums and exclusions in FI renewals
The liability of directors and officers on insolvency
Potential D&O insurance opportunities in emerging markets
For more than ten years, ad:tech has provided
media, marketing and technology professionals with the tools and
techniques they need to succeed in a changing digital world. With 10
shows in 7 countries, ad:tech’s globally respected roster of speakers,
workshops and exhibitors continues to make it the preferred resource
and destination for digital marketers everywhere.
As the digitization of media continually
redefines the business of marketing, it is ad:tech’s mission to provide
brand advertisers, agencies, portals, online publishers and technology
providers an unparalleled forum – one that supports the exchange of
ideas, experiences, new practices, emerging models and expert opinion.
That’s why every ad:tech conference features a balanced blend of:
Keynote speakers sharing frontline experiences and an executive level perspective
Panel discussions focusing on best practices and economic opportunities
Hands-on workshops delivering immediate, take-away value
Panel discussions cover topics from interactive
television and social marketing, to the dynamics of the client-agency
relationship and the future of marketing. Workshops deliver actionable
instruction ranging from Website and search optimization to e-mail
campaign and database management.
Free to the public, ad:tech’s vendor exhibition
hall offers attendees a highly efficient “one-stop” opportunity to
reach out and touch every type of technology employed in digital
marketing today, including; search marketing and optimization
technology, metrics/analytics software, ad serving technology and
networks, mobile marketing, research, affiliate programs, campaign
management, data analytics, and much, much, more.
How to design and implement a new management model in operational areas
Come discuss: Come discuss:
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How to engage the operational area and keep employees aligned with
company strategy How to engage the operational area and keep employees
aligned with company strategy
* The mobilization of leadership as an agent of change sponsor The mobilization of leadership as an agent of change sponsor
* The impact of changes within the organization The impact of changes within the organization
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How to take advantage of the matrix structure to achieve operational
excellence Taking advantage of the matrix structure to Achieve
operational excellence
* The daily routine established for the management of change The daily routine established for the management of change
* Behavioral change through knowledge management Behavioral change through knowledge management
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The importance of aligning the operational area with the human
resources department The importance of aligning the operational area
with the human resources department
* Effective communication as an instrument of change Effective communication as an instrument of change
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Workshop A: How to involve the operational and process improvement by
focusing on behavioral change and communication in a clear and
objective Workshop A: How to involve the operational process
improvement by focusing on behavioral change and communication in a
clear and objective
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Workshop B: Knowledge Management in Kaizen supported by narratives in
the organization Workshop B: Knowledge Management in Kaizen supported
by narratives in the organization
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Workshop C: How to maintain the survival and sustainability within the
organization through a program of skills assessment and knowledge
management Workshop C: How to maintain the survival and sustainability
within the organization through a program of skills assessment and
knowledge management
If you file patents before the EPO and the USPTO you will know that
the two offices have very different approaches to application
requirements.
This often results in having to draft TWO
separate specifications for ONE invention, which is time-consuming,
complicated and expensive.
This seminar will show you how to
draft and prosecute ONE patent applications which will comply with the
differing requirements of BOTH the EPC and the USPTO.
There
will be practical worked examples, illustrations, demonstrations of
‘best practice’ and plenty of discussion, ensuring that you will go
home with a realistic and workable solution to a perennial problem.
The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of patent claim interpretation principles in the US and Europe It will give extensive consideration of the non-literal infringement. Speakers from the US, UK and Germany will compare and contrast varying approaches for determining when a patent claim that does not literally describe an accused system is nonetheless infringed. Recommendations will be provided for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, as well as the litigation of issued patents. The seminar will include ongoing opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss individual concerns.
Established among biotech practitioners as the market leading event, C5’s Biotech Patenting Conference is the one place biotech patent practitioners come to learn and discuss the most recent and vital changes facing the industry today.
Intellectual property is central to the biotechnology industry. High R&D costs and the lengthy product testing times that are required before a biotech product can enter the market make it particularly important for companies to be able to reap the full benefit and duration afforded by patent protection before generic producers enter the market. At the same time, maximising protection and value of your company’s biotechnology has become more and more complex as patent law continually evolves to keep pace with the rapid developments in biotechnology innovation. Ground-breaking case law decisions, legislative developments and evolving standards of the EPO and national patent offices mean that the rules of the game for qualifying for and defining the scope of your biotechnology patent are changing constantly and rapidly.
In this fast changing high stakes industry it is imperative to have an up-to-the-minute in-depth understanding of the decisions of the European and US courts and the very latest policies and practice of the EPO and USPTO.
In response to this, C5 has specifically designed its Biotech Patenting conference to provide you with a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of the issues you face today.
The 18th C5 Forum on Biotech Patenting brings together a panel of experts comprising regulators, in-house counsel and their advisors, to provide you with an essential briefing and update on the state of biotech patenting today. By attending, you will:
Follow a lively debate on the latest strategies for adapting your patent practice to EPO rule changes
Hear directly from the EPO on patentability, their latest requirements and key policy changes
Find out about disclosure requirements for gene patents: from T 1329/04 to Eli Lily vs HGS – what is patentable?
Identify what the Enlarged Board’s Decision on Second Medical Use Claims means for your claims drafting
Maximise your patent protection with a critical review of recent developments and decisions on the availability of SPCs
Improve your claims drafting to meet heightened patentability requirements for antibodies
Master the ethical minefield: defining “embryonic stem cells” within Europe’s borders
Looking
Beyond and Challenging Conventional Wisdom - will you hit the reset
button or rewind? CIOs and CFOs will discuss issues circling big
picture strategic plans and the paths of future intent. What your plan
will look like and the how has not only made an impact on your
decisions within the last year, but the last decade.
We will be looking at how the best internal communications functions are fully integrated - they help create a work force of positive advocates for effective strategies, they help uncover the positive stories that counteract negative publicity, they integrate social media effectively and confidently and they do all this to create greater value for the organisations that employ them.
During the seminar our experienced speakers will present on :
Making the connection. Communicating Commercial Strategy
Involvement - Involving Employees and Communication
When there is no money to fix the problems. MOVING THE LINES OF GOOD COMMUNICATION
Lock down the systems - SOCIAL REVOLUTION – SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE
The history and the future of internal communications
The 21st Century Communicator
The CEO Gap. A powerful session with a CEO on his/her real expectations of the Internal Communications function
Why your companies survey provider should be your favourite business partner
Situating the seminar in the cultural phenomenon he calls the "American Philanthropic Revolution," Jim Langley, vice president of advancement at Georgetown University, explores all phases and aspects of the development process, including:
The 3rd Public Sector Transformation Summit 2010 will build on that success and will again provide a definitive insight into the very best transformational success stories that have been undertaken across the public sector.
Following detailed research, the theme for the 2010 event will be on transformation success stories. This means that you, and your Public Sector colleagues, will attend the event and learn directly from the individuals that have tackled subject areas, projects, programmes and initiatives and have produced distinguished results.
After a morning plenary session the event will split into 3 streams, which have been highlighted during research as the core areas for transformation:
The
land and property development in Malaysia has become increasingly
competitive during the past years. Developers, legal counsels,
construction companies and property valuers should be equipped with the latest changes on the
legal aspects, able to identify the challenges and rectify the problems
in latest legislation and remain updated on the legal developments
of the property market as it is crucial to avoid unforeseen violation
of laws in the land administration.
MALAYSIA LAND & PROPERTY LAW will offer a broad context of land use policies, financing and
investment opportunities, critical issues related to new legislations
and recommendations to avoid unforeseen violation of laws in land
administration.
As Federal and State Regulatory Agencies Ramp Up Enforcement – and the Recession Drives an Increase in Securities Litigation – It’s More Critical Than Ever To Get the Tools You Need to Prevent Problems and Defend Your Client
With stepped-up enforcement and rising private litigation, it’s more likely than ever for a financial institution to be the subject of a regulatory investigation or be named as a defendant in private securities litigation. High-profile investigations, arrest, convictions and stories about sweeping crackdowns are all over the news. Not only is it more likely that your client will become a target – but as well, the area is becoming increasingly complicated as an array of regulatory agencies pile on with new regulations and new enforcement initiatives.
That’s exactly why ACI developed this event – to provide a forum where you can get cutting-edge information directly from top securities industry leaders. Information you need to assess and understand your client’s potential vulnerabilities – so you can take the appropriate steps to protect your client, and defend effectively when your client becomes the target of investigations and litigation.
Attend and get valuable, up-to-the-minute information on:
Special considerations when evaluating facts and assessing client expectations/interests in parallel proceedings
Insider trading enforcement and investigations: how has the Galleon matter changed how the SEC is investigating insider trading?
Trends and enforcement priorities of state regulators: what’s in the sightlines now – and how can counsel best manage varying state requirements?
A look at how new legislation would affect various derivatives products – and what counsel should be aware of
Finding the balance between cooperation with the regulator – and negotiating a more favorable outcome for the company
Responding to requests for information and managing investigations where regulated and unregulated entities work together in the same office
FINRA priorities in the coming year and what counsel should be looking at now to ensure compliance going forward
Asia Pacific`s only retirement property development and investment forum that brings developers, investors and operators together to strategise on new frontiers in retirement living
Big, bigger, REACh: 65,000 companies have performed for 143,000 Chemicals 2.75 million pre-registrations. Now we have to concentrate its own forces, and together existing data and to cope with the first registration deadline. It`s about high-volume substances and especially to the environment substances by 1 December 2010 must be registered with the ECHA. Grueling
discussions in overflowing SIEFs, lack of toxicological studies and
outstanding legal issues complicate the work considerably. Many companies fear to respect the deadline. There
is no time to incorporate themselves into the most diverse requirements
of registration - so you can hear sound explanations of REACh experts
and examples of practical experience of colleagues who are struggling
with the same challenges as you.
Improving Customer Experience and Streamlining Costs by Blended Channel Outreach
If the key to creating a competitive advantage is the overall
customer experience, then what is your organization doing to stay
ahead? In today’s dynamic environment, organizations have to keep up
with the many channels of customer interaction: website, call center,
in-store, etc. Organizations must integrate these mediums of
communication and create a cohesive blended channel outreach and
facilitate a platform for more efficient communication to ensure a
positive customer experience.
The Customer Experience Summit will present an
opportunity to leverage and enhance the mechanisms, tools and metrics
to enhance a company’s cost effectiveness of pursuing customer centric
initiative, accomplish more with fewer resources and formulate ideas on
how to generate a higher level of revenue and customer satisfaction.
The Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) is the largest and most established community of shared services and outsourcing professionals.
We
provide the roof under which key industry experts and organizations
share their experience, knowledge and tools, and your practitioner
peers connect with other all over the world, face to face and online.
SSON
focuses on developing its members through providing training, tools,
and networking opportunities. Our staff works from international
offices in New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, Johannesburg, Berlin
and Dubai to research current trends and developments in shared
services.
SSON’s 14th Annual Shared Services Week
is the largest annual gathering of Shared Services professionals in the
world! This can’t-miss multi-tracked event is designed to provide
executives from start-ups, intermediate and mature shared services with
everything they need to know to bring shared services to the next
level. Featuring outstanding keynotes, an impressive speaker faculty,
workshops, master-classes, site-tours and the shared service excellence
awards, there is little the Shared Services Executive could want
outside of this conference.
Welcome to the Lean Six Sigma for Customer Experience Summit!
Today, when companies are focusing on retaining their existing
customers, Lean Six Sigma professionals are using a number of
techniques, such as DMAIC and DFSS, to ensure that all the processes focused on, are the ones that are most important to the customer. At LSS & Process Improvement for Customer Experience Summit you will learn how to:
Maximize the Effectiveness of VOC Methodologies to Improve Customer-Related Processes
Increase Business Value by Incorporating Customer Feedback into Newly Developed Products and Services
Improve the Performance of Critical Processes by Obtaining a Baseline Measure of Satisfaction Levels
Gain Competitive Advantage by Leveraging Feedback Data
8th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing for HR Presents: HR Service Delivery
For the last 7 years Shared Services & Outsourcing for HR has been the flagship event for HR professionals
engaged in setting up and managing HR service delivery in Asia Pacific.
For more detailed information about our past event you can download the
post show report here .
With extensive market research and industry partnerships, we are
building annual conferences on HR service delivery issues which matter
to YOU and provide insights to case studies and benchmarking against
the best in class. Expert speakers from Asia Pacific and beyond share
their experience when it comes to issues related to and around HR
service delivery:
Delivering efficient and effective HR services
Set-up and governance of HR processes and service
Business partnering and value add through HR
Talent management and succession planning
Change management
HR and outsourcing
Talent attraction and retention
Overcoming challenges of multi language support and achieving regional standardization
For HR transformation initiatives to be successful, it is important
to find a new model for delivering HR services. In these tumultuous and
uncertain economic times, HR leadership is challenged with streamlining
and reducing the cost of delivering HR services while, at the same
time, creating a loyal, engaged workforce - and freeing HR units to
perform at a more strategic level closer to the organization`s business
needs.
HR Service Delivery 2010 looks how leading employers, through the
strategic use of technology solutions, have created service delivery
platforms where new hires are effectively onboarded; employees and
managers can get their own answers to HR inquiries 70-80% of the time;
HR shared services operations can manage the highest number of calls
with the fewest number of representatives, and HR talent is freed to
provide value-added work to their organisation.
Managing and Protecting your Patent Portfolio to Maxisimise Revenue and Balance Costs
The Nordic IPR Forum is the most renowned event for senior
IP professionals who want to get the latest implemented strategies and
to learn the current IP trends to be able to bring their IP strategies
even further.
Bringing experts from the Nordic region, one of the most
patent-intensive regions in Europe and selected key global companies,
the Nordic IPR Forum brings together R&D intensive industries and
experts to discuss both business patent portfolio management areas and
crucial legal issues.
The seventh Nordic IPR Forum has been tailor made to bring you
business critical solutions for you to respond to the market pressure.
We have an innovative agenda which will give you new alternatives to
streamline your IP costs, without loosing focus on opportunities to
generate value from your intellectual assets.
The 6th AustralAsian Cleantech Forum will highlight the innovations and strategies of some of Asia Pacific`s leading institutional investors, corporate financiers and VCs who are capitalizing on the window of economic opportunity for investing in and accelerating the development and deployment of clean technologies in this dynamic region.
The challenges of climate change, energy security and water scarcity will require increasingly significant capital flows into Cleantech that enables technologies to achieve scale and meet the global market need. Business, the investment community, technology entrepreneurs and governments need to collaborate, share knowledge and innovate if we are to seek solutions and create a new viable market place. Clearly the next twelve months promises to be an eventful and pivotal time for the emerging Cleantech industry.
This seminar has been specifically designed for those needing to
improve their knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework that
surrounds pharmaceutical patents in the US. Two US Patent Attorneys
(both with extensive knowledge of how European firms operate) will
guide you through the day, including:
Strategies for protecting your pharmaceutical inventions
The complexities of listing a patent in the FDA Orange Book
US claim strategies and US and Drug administration procedures
US patent litigation
An update on the ongoing debate on follow-on biologics in the US Congress
With millions of dollars at stake and your most prized
technology assets on the table, you cannot afford to make the wrong
move during your next technology licensing deal negotiations
Negotiating and drafting sophisticated agreements that achieve business and technical goals
Focused on providing practical, yet sophisticated solutions to the
difficulties and complexities most often encountered during the life of
a technology license agreement, don’t miss this opportunity to learn
how senior-level counsel, licensing and business executives at - Apple,
Boeing, Cargill, Chevron, Citigroup, General Dynamics, Hitachi, IBM,
EMC, Microsoft, Nokia, Oracle, Pratt & Whitney, Rockwell Collins,
SAP, Siemens and Time – share with you how they structure
their license agreements to minimize risk while also maximizing the
value of the technology being licensed.
Vigorous enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act continues to be a priority for the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, across industries and around the globe.
At ACI’s November 2009 conference, Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer, DOJ Deputy Chief Mark Mendelsohn and SEC Associate Director Cheryl Scarboro announced the following 2009 FCPA enforcement achievements:
Record number of 130 open FCPA investigations
Focus on criminal prosecution and civil enforcement of individuals
Guilty verdicts in criminal jury trials of former Congressman William Jefferson, American investor Frederic Bourke, and Patricia and Gerald Green
Landmark prosecutions of Siemens and KBR
Increased use of disgorgement of profits
Predictions regarding future enforcement trends include more investigations against companies and individuals, more industry-wide corruption probes, increased cooperation with foreign enforcement authorities, and continued use of compliance monitors.
The increase of FCPA enforcement makes prevention an even higher priority than it may have been in the past. The absence of preventative measure is almost certain to result in substantially increased penalties if an issue arises. This makes an effective anti-corruption compliance program essential for all companies. With record-setting sanctions involving well-known companies, global organizations have to reassess their own anti-corruption measures to prevent lapses that might lead to damaging and costly enforcement actions.
Over the past 20 years, the American Conference Institute has had the pleasure of welcoming the US and international Anti-Corruption community for the largest conference of its kind in the world. ACI’s National Conference on the FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT, back to New York for its 23rd iteration, is the event that corporate counsel, compliance officers, outside counsel and accountants rely on for comprehensive, insightful, and practical guidance on critical FCPA compliance issues. Benefit from the practical perspective of seasoned corporate FCPA compliance executives, get an update on enforcement and policy initiatives from top Government officials and FCPA attorneys, and learn how industry is setting up internal controls to comply in this constantly changing global legal landscape. This year’s agenda includes the latest information on:
Changes you need to make to your compliance program as a result of recent cases against companies and individuals
How government agencies evaluate voluntary disclosures
Deciding whether you`ve investigated "enough": how much is enough in trying to learn the facts?
Risks and concerns when a joint-venture partner is a governmental entity
What your system of fraud risk internal controls needs to accomplish
Assessing the risks faced by particular companies based on geographic scope, business model, business sector and other factors
Communicating with government authorities: balancing cooperation with maintaining an effective defense
Why? Because they know that attending this premier event will provide a truly unmissable opportunity for discussing the latest strategies employed by leading LPs, private equity firms, venture capitalists, private equity funds of funds, hedge funds, wealth managers, investment bankers alongside those of traditional asset managers to outperform the market and achieve good returns. It is a unique platform to find out:
Why investors are deploying capital to the region again?
What are the most attractive investments areas and industry segments for private equity on a 3-year horizon?
Who has capital these days?
What returns have funds in Russia and CIS made to date?
What is the risk/return profile in the current market – what returns do investors expect?
Which midmarket companies can achieve the fastest growth?
What are the new implications for fund size?
New opportunities for restructuring in a distressed market
Why Special Situations are increasingly “special”?
What are the best and fastest ways to exit in the new market situation
Widening OFAC Investigations of European Entities Continue to Make Headlines.
Is Your Company or Client Next?
Now more than ever, economic sanctions pose unprecedented compliance risks for financial institutions, insurers and exporters in Europe.
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has stepped up its international enforcement efforts and is committed to ensuring all global companies carefully comply with US sanctions regulations no matter where located. The £231 million Lloyds TSB penalty, the largest fine ever imposed for violations of US sanctions regulations, ANZ Bank’s recent $5.75 million settlement as well as other investigations into the shipping industry, continue to serve as a harsh reminder of the magnitude of consequences for entities that violate US sanctions laws.
While ongoing OFAC investigations continue to grab headlines, European and foreign entities must also be ever mindful of UK and EU sanctions developments. The Financial Services Authority recently released a report on economic sanctions compliance to encourage all firms, large and small, to enhance compliance processes. Moreover, cooperation between US and European sanctions authorities is increasing and EU Member States are taking steps to tighten and enforce sanctions regulations.
Under this increased climate of risk, global companies and financial institutions operating in Europe must institute preventative measures and enhance existing compliance programmes. Failure to detect and prevent sanctions breaches is otherwise likely to result in staggering penalties and reputational damage.
Following the success of their Economic Sanctions conferences in London, Frankfurt and Washington, DC, American Conference Institute and C5 Group are pleased to introduce the 3rd European Forum on Economic Sanctions. Senior government officials, industry leaders and attorneys will once again provide insights on critical sanctions issues, including:
OFAC’s compliance expectations for US and non-US entities
Working effectively with HM Treasury on obtaining licenses
Designing effective systems and controls to prevent sanctions breaches
Promoting economic sanctions awareness
Preparing for greater enforcement of EU blocking measures
Termination
Prevention - Acquisition and Reakquise Testimonials - Online Sales -
Customer Value Analysis - Customer retention - gas sales - sales
management - Process Excellence
There is movement in the energy distribution. The demands of customers, which today more than ever to benefit from ever-new discounted hotels to grow. At the same time, margins fall - utilities are required to position themselves in sales with innovative concepts! The changing market raises many questions:
* How customer losses can be avoided? * How can we attract and retain long term customers to the company? * What opportunities exist for more Cost-Effective? * How sales processes can be optimized? * What products appeal to which customer groups?
Researched and developed based on live feedback and face-to-face meetings, FIMS Asia is where you will:
Benefit from updating yourself on the status of fixed income in Asia - what are the investment opportunities for market participants as we emerge from the downturn?
Understand key developments in key fixed income classes - mortgages, high yield, interest rate derivatives, investment grade credit, global inflation linked, OTC derivatives
Assess fixed income opportunities inside Asia (Japan, Korea, China, India etc), outside Asia (US, Eurozone) as well as examine emerging-market fixed income opportunities (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia etc)
Hear from leading portfolio managers and investment banks how you can minimize counterparty risk
Learn best practice in dealing with liquidity and transparency issues in fixed income trading and how electronic trading technology can improve your best execution
FDA Boot Camp – New York has been designed to give products or patent litigators, as well as patent prosecutors and life sciences investment and securities experts, a strong working knowledge of core FDA regulatory competencies, including the nuances of the one of the most comprehensive revisions of FDA law in decades, the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA).
ACI’s National Advanced Forum on Professional Liability Insurance will provide you with the most up-to-date information and analysis on complex professional liability concerns facing all industries.
Topics will include:
How the current credit crisis is shaping the practice and liability
Defending against common policy exclusions
Successfully negotiating E&O policy terms to maximize coverage for high-risk events
The risks facing the private equity, venture capital and hedge fund industry
Handling settlements and attaining favorable numbers for your client
In a new era of heightened scrutiny, there is one place where you can learn how to reduce the risk of massive fines, litigation costs, misconduct charges, guilty pleas, negative publicity and more. Back in its 10th national installment, Fraud & Abuse in the Sale and Marketing of Drugs will provide you with the most-up-to-date insights into how to reshape your compliance programs to reflect changes in enforcement priorities while also developing corporate policies that will protect against future fraud claims.
Never before have pharmaceutical companies been so pressured by issues arising simultaneously on the state, national and international level. At this uniquely trying time, day-to-day activities can become the focus of inquiries by members of Congress, investigations by federal and/or state prosecutors, and whistleblower claims. In addition, companies must keep track of legislative initiatives seeking broader industry disclosures and comply with new reporting requirements.
As such, companies must now focus on revising internal practices to meet the new standards that have been set, taking extra precautions to ensure that they are minimizing the risk of being accused of engaging in activities that constitute off label promotion or violate the False Claims Act or the FCPA.
Featuring a faculty comprised of the most expert in-house and outside counsel speakers in the industry, this conference will provide you with a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of the most difficult and costly issues facing companies today, along with practical strategies for tackling these challenges.
A recurring highlight of this event is the government enforcement panel where you will hear straight from government enforcers about the most current enforcement priorities, triggers, and targets.
Driving & Capitalising on a 360° View of the Customer: Knowledge – Service – Performance – Profit
Tailored for those driving strategic growth across regional and global contact centres, the unique Exchange format provides Contact Centre, Customer Service, Customer Experience, CRM & Customer Strategy Executives with the, the opportunity to tackle key challenges in an open and frank discussion forum.
Why attend the Executive Customer Contact Exchange?
Through carefully selected keynote addresses, structured networking
activities, intimate boardroom style discussions and one-to-one
meetings with leading solution providers, find out how to:
Design and deliver the right multi-channel contact strategy that meets your customers’ needs
Streamline, consolidate and integrate operating processes without impacting your customers’ experience
Ensure your outsourcer delivers the service your customers expect and the one your brand promises
Maximise performance and profit from your people by empowering your workforce to drive change from the bottom-up
Propel customer satisfaction scores to new heights by creating a customer obsessed culture
Extract maximum value from the latest contact centre solutions including social media, mobile CRM, cloud computing, Web 3.0 and unified communications
Beyond HR Transformation: Seize new opportunities through value-added HR
IQPC is proud to present our fifth annual Nordic HR Congress 2010 . This annual HR Congress brings together distinguished HR professionals to discuss and benchmark how to seize new opportunities with value-added HR strategies!
The most crucial question in today’s organisations is how to ensure
the best position possible to deal with the challenges the future
holds. How do you retain your top performers? How can you offer
flexible benefits without increased costs? How do you engage
line-managers to drive organisational improvement? Join us to learn
strategies for how to retain your talents and boost the business
results for 2010 and beyond!
Our updated agenda is packed with in-depth case studies and workshops from outstanding HR professionals
who will demonstrate and reveal how they take on the challenges of the
future and create value in the organisation through strategic HR
initiatives.
We have invited top companies in Europe to speak at the conference and share their experiences. Benchmark and learn from IKEA, Cisco Systems, McDonald’s, AstraZeneca, Schibsted, Nordea and Danone, among others.
Managing changing market conditions is never easy, but turmoil also
presents unique opportunities to acquire previously unobtainable
targets. However, acquirers must understand today’s credit limitations,
new competition and investment legislation, increasing shareholder
activism and M&A litigation issues.
That is why IQPC is presenting International Mergers & Acquisitions taking place March 24 - 25, 2010,
this event will explore how to identify and assess strategic targets,
evaluate investment opportunities, navigate today’s deal hurdles and
successfully integrate an acquired business to deliver real results and
real value.
In this volatile environment lies great opportunity, you will learn about:
Which countries and sectors offer the greatest opportunities for M&A
Private equity market changes
Innovative financing options for M&A
Acquiring companies in distress in the U.S., Canada and abroad
The Exciting New Opportunities in Canadian M&A
Taking Advantage of the Latest Chinese M&A Activity
The rise in shareholder democracy and “say on pay” provisions
Enhancing your Returns through Strategic Investments in Life
Settlements, Longevity-Linked Assets, Synthetics & Life Settlement
Securitizations
2010 looks to be
eventful for the life settlements market, with product structure
innovations and investment strategies continuing alongside new regulatory pressures, shifting investment dynamics, and increasingly problematic PR.
With over 70% of speakers new for 2010, the 3rd
Life Settlements & Longevity Summit will deliver perspectives and
keynotes from fund managers and investors that you won’t find anywhere
else.
Discussions at the 3rd Life Settlements & Longevity Summit include:
Multi-strategy hedge fund perspectives on accessing the longevity asset class
Transitioning to the tertiary market: Implications for investors, brokers and providers
Browndorf PEM workshop on engineering “fusion” life settlement hybrid products
Accessing the expanding Islamic finance market through Shari’ah-compliant longevity investments
Responding to the twin imperatives of privacy and transparency
Overcoming the challenge of negative PR
Investment best practices for pension funds and institutional investors
Commodity Trade & Finance World Asia 2010 is an event that offers a platform for strategic dialogue between commodity buyers, sellers and trade financiers to learn about the supply & demand outlook and new commodity trading routes and opportunities.
The senior level conference will provide key content pertaining to strategies in trade and transactions facilitation for Coal, Oil, Iron Ore & other industrial metals and soft commodities featuring Asia-focused content to explore:
New trading routes to and from Asia and the emerging commodity trading challenges and opportunities
Changes in trading risk infrastructures in Asia and the management of risks in volatile commodity markets
Strategic developments in trade finance models in the wake of the credit crisis and the impact on Asian commodity trade developments in trade
The increasing participation of government development agencies and export credit agencies in Asian trade finance
International Exhibition CleanExpo is one of the leading and most influential events of cleanliness industry of Ukraine, which represents a unique opportunity to develop effective and mutually beneficial relationships between consumers and suppliers of cleaning equipment and technologies, chemicals and professional cleaning services for all types of facilities.
The main objective of the exhibition project — to assist for development of national consumer services industry, for raising the level of professional cleaning services.
ACI’s Reducing Legal Costs has been uniquely tailored to provide in-house counsel and legal sourcing managers, as well as private practice attorneys and law firm marketing/business development specialists to work with their clients to reduce costs.
This essential cross-industry benchmarking forum gathers together more
than 30 senior corporate counsel and legal sourcing managers
responsible for cost-reduction success stories, as well as leaders from
law firms who are pioneers in the alternative fee world, to guide those in attendance on the complexities of keeping legal department costs in check.
Now in its third installment, this event also offers unique networking
opportunities with senior practitioners in the field, including in-house counsel across a wide spectrum of companies and industries.
ACI - The Financial Markets Association will be holding its 49th World Congress from 25 - 28 March 2010. It will take place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, New South Wales. The Congress will combine the best of Australian hospitality with an exciting Financial Markets program, a world class trade exhibition and a unique social program to ensure a truly memorable experience. The Congress is expected to attract over 600 delegates from around the world.
The financial content of the Congress will be the broadest ever for an ACI World Congress. There will be panel discussions and presentations covering the entire spectrum of Financial Markets topics and factors affecting our Markets today and tomorrow. We are currently forming a program advisory group to ensure that the congress reflects the latest advances and trends in financial markets and brings together the highest calibre of local and international speakers.
The exhibition will allow delegates to interact with Banks, finance companies, markets intermediaries & service providers. In addition, delegates will also be able to meet with Australian domiciled companies to discuss their unique offerings.
Imminent changes in the biosafety and biosecurity world are driving new plans for more standardized, safer, and higher-security solutions for human and animal pathogen research, vaccine development, and clinical environments. This involves decision-making on technical options, cost models, maintainability issues, construction quality assurance, operating risks, and the outlook for research futures.
At this conference you’ll get details from international industry leaders at the CDC, US Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Univ. of Pittsburgh/Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dept. of Foreign Affairs-Canada, Pirbright Institute for Animal Health UK, Colorado State University and others on what the new objectives and standards for capacity, safety, security, and cost-controls are, and how to successfully achieve them in designing, constructing, and operating your biocontainment facilities.
Make sure your institution is represented at this conference to stay on top of the new standards, policies, and procedures for the construction and safe operation of biocontainment facilities.
Effective Go To Market (GTM) strategies for developing markets
With
approximately 4 billion “unbanked” people in the world, of which
approximately 3 billion own a mobile phone, the mobile money transfer
(MMT) market represents a huge opportunity for both mobile operators
and financial institutions to generate additional revenues and target
new clients.
The mobile payments market, where mobile customers can pay for goods
and services with their mobile phones is additionally becoming a
rapidly increasing market with mobile operators across both developed
and undeveloped markets looking to exploit this opportunity to create
brand new revenue streams.
The launch of Mobile Money Middle East 2010 will not only target the rapidly emerging MMT, but will also take a very close look at the mobile payments markets.
Fact – 30 new mobile phones are subscribed to every second
Fact – recent research conducted illustrates that
where emerging markets are concerned, the Middle East is now predicted
to represent the fastest growth in mobile payment transactions. It is
estimated that by 2012 emerging markets are expected to account for 65%
of global transaction volume. (Source – Gartner Report, 2009)
Fact – 70% of new mobile payment initiatives announced in the last 6 months have been in MMT
Mobile phones represent a low-cost, convenient and secure means of
sending and receiving money. The potential uses of the technology
include, money transfer and remittance (domestically and
internationally), microfinance services, goods payments, utility bill
payments and payroll. This wealth of opportunities offers massive
potential revenues, increased customer loyalty and new customers for
mobile operators and the banking and financial services industry.
Don’t miss out on attending Mobile Money Middle East 2010, which will be held on 28 – 31 March 2010 in Dubai, UAE.
At this stimulating event, your peers will discuss the latest case
studies, mobile money implementation strategies, software, solutions
and technological advancements through an engaging two-day conference.
Furthermore, you will have the option of participating in a combination
of up to four in-depth interactive and hands on workshops.
Key topics which will be discussed include:
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Key topics which will be discussed include:
Exploring effective Go To Market (GTM) strategies including: operational implementation and full service roll out
Examining and evaluating different operating and partnership models and acquiring the right licenses
Understanding how to comply with important regulations
Overcoming the security challenges of rolling out mobile payments or MMT services
Discussing successful regional and international implementation case studies
Identifying and selecting the right technologies and service providers for your organisation
Evaluating successful M-Commerce marketing and branding strategies to secure customer buy-in and maximise uptake
China
Clean Expo offers a unique opportunity to explore this promising
market: at he largest show of its kind in Asia you will meet,
importers, distributors and retailers as well as commercial end-users
from manufacturing, hospitality and administration. Buyers have the
unique opportunity to source from a large amount of products in
different qualities and price ranges.
High-performance exists at the intersection of leadership,
communication, management and results. For an organization to achieve
its goals, leaders must motivate, inspire and harness the talents of
its most valuable resource – people. There are innate and intangible
qualities that define leadership, but to achieve excellence, a leader
must constantly develop and evolve. The path to excellence challenges
an individual to develop new skills and methods to inspire a diverse
and ever-changing workforce.
A 21st century leader must move beyond management and utilize innovation for organizational success.
Three courses encompass this training:
Course One: Refining Interpersonal Communication for Management Excellence
Course Two: Engaging Employees for Greater Workforce Productivity and Success
Course Three: Using Innovation and Creativity to Drive Organizational Performance
REIW China is Greater China`s most established and influential real estate investment and capital management forum bringing together developers, institutional investors, asset/fund managers, financiers, policy makers, consultants and other key players in the real estate value chain.
Today, almost 80% of economic value creation is based on intangible resources. However, most organizations still do not know how to reveal the value of these resources and how to give direction to future value creation. The concept of intellectual capital gives intangibles ‘a body’ and therefore makes it possible to measure, communicate and interpret them. This conference combines theory and practice and gives a state-of-the-art overview of intellectual capital measurement and management.
Leveraging Technology for Maximum Productivity and Excellence in Service Delivery
Developing Dynamic Field Service Operations & Workforce Mobility to Optimise Productivity, Efficiency and Customer Service
Why Attend Field Service Management 2010?
FSM 2010 has been thoroughly researched with over 80 managers responsible for improving Field Service operations in the Australasian region. After we successfully launched the event back in March we received excellent feedback and are looking forward to hosting our second annual. This is the ONLY dedicated event in Australia for Field Service Management.
By attending FSM 2010, you will discover strategies being developed to optimise productivity, efficiency and customer service within your organisation by:
Capitalise on efficiency gains and success of service technicians through mature FFA
Fully optimising technology and solutions to enhance field functions and response
Managing change and developing buy-in from field service workers and management to advance field service optimisation
Maximising the customer experience to decrease churn and increase business profitability
An effective leader has the ability to get a group of diverse and
talented people working together towards a common goal. Sounds easy in
principle, and yet this can be a large challenge for many leaders
today.
We have found that great leaders, many
of whom have strong personalities, find ways to affect others in a
positive way and have a lasting and determining influence on people`s
performances.
In order to succeed as a
talented leader, you need everyone contributing and performing
individual duties and responsibilities at a very high level of
proficiency.
This one and half a day practical "hands on" Leadership Workshop
provides tools and the "how-to`s" to confidently lead others more
effectively. The program focuses on key areas of leadership success.
The participants learn to:
Self-assessment
Characteristics of today`s workforce
Skills required to be an effective leader
Motivational strategies to address the generational mix
Effectively communicate and influence others
Manage fluent change
Achieve the essentials for continuous growth
Build trusting and positive relationships with others
Influence growth and change in the organization
Improve decision-making abilities
Learn ways to effectively see the "big picture"
Create and sustain great positive team dynamics through effective coaching and development techniques
International Trade Fair of goods and services for children. The fair includes :
toys and games, goods for healthy maternity and childhood, children`s fashion.
Within the fair there is the national competition THE BEST TOY OF THE YEAR .
Only Ukrainian manufactures participate in the competition. The jury of the competition consists of dedicated government institutions experts.
The
success of international business depends on the quality of contracts
signed. Negotiating and drafting a contract are skills and techniques
that need to be learned, as does managing the "post contract" and
dealing with different kinds of conflict resolution. This seminar will
focus on the main problems that arise in international contracts and
particular attention will be given to avoiding disputes.
Working methods
Study
of a mock case, reflecting the reality and practices of international
business, within working groups limited to roughly 10 participants. The
mock case will be sent to participants before the training so that they
can read the facts, prepare for working in groups and idetify the
contractual issues which will be addresses during the negotiations.
Technical and practical presentations with international experts.
Debate amongst participants and speakers during interactive pleanry sessions.
We are pleased to inform you that 1st International Society Management Conference (ISM-2010) is being held in year 2010, on focal theme of Strategic Management along with all broad fields related to Management, Commerce and Economics.
ISM-2010 aims to strengthen relation between industry, governmental agencies, private sector and universities on the focal theme Strategic Management.
Previously known as the legendary `Pacrim` helpdesk conference. Held over three days, IT Service Management World 2010 will have two IT Service Management streams on each afternoon, and will be co-located with the exciting new `Contact Centre World Australia` conference.
Bringing together management and team leaders to discuss strategy, investment, leadership and profitability.
Join the
hundreds of retirement industry professionals who will attend the 2010 Retirement Industry
Conference to gain insights on the latest industry developments and equip
themselves with solutions to address the complex challenges they face every day.
This comprehensive conference is for you, if your role involves:
Individual
annuity and retirement income products
Defined
contribution or defined benefit retirement plans
Accumulation
or retirement income
Strategic
planning
Product
development and risk management
Marketing,
distribution, operations or communications
A dramatic leap forward in new management processes and technology resources for the facilities assets arena is changing the face of FM and capital project management.
These new Lean management processes and technology resources are enabling capital project and operations groups to drastically reduce waste - cost, time, energy, space, manpower, materials - and achieve long term sustainable assets and systems.
At this conference you will get details on these new Lean processes, what the right technology investments are and what it takes to implement them, partnerships to engage in, the mistakes your group can avoid, and what you can expect to get in return for your capital expenditures.
Specifically, you’ll learn:
The application of Lean principles to the facilities assets arena
New analytical methods to identify waste and inefficiency
New building automation technology and software systems
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to cut capital costs, risks, and project timelines
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design, construction, & operations
Lean facility design for efficient work flow and cost reduction
Sustainability and energy policies, programs, and projects
Green performance contracting methods and processes
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain information valuable to your business on an element of strategic importance to North American economy. Learn about:
Carbon developments: the new trade and economic considerations (North America and Internationally)
U.S. House and Senate action
U.S. litigation
Status of the Canadian federal climate change policy
North American regional update: RGGI, WCI, and the Midwest Governor’s Accord
Energy and industrial markets and carbon considerations
Using offsets to mitigate risk
“Managing” risk through not-so-obvious partnerships
Essential building blocks of a successful carbon management strategy
Integrity: carbon credibility and verification
The cost of climate change and integrating carbon into financial disclosure – how much, how little and why
Protocol development and the Carbon Offset solutions
Market mechanisms – still credible way of going forward?
Losses stemming from the complex derivatives investments linked to the subprime mortgages and other debt instruments have led to a number of major lawsuits involving billions of dollars and raising many important legal issues.
This event will provide crucial developments and case studies in derivatives litigation and a look at the future legal issues looming on the horizon.
Whether you are new, active or professional trader, the Real Estate & Investment Exhibition will offer you more choices and opportunities than ever to profit from the market. You will learn powerful strategies for trading stocks, equities, options, futures, foreign exchange and much more. This event is an educational platform for traders and investors who want to sharpen their trading knowledge, techniques and strategies.
Regulatory
requirements and changes to the dangerous goods legislation,
implementation, and implementation of telematics systems, integration
of Track & Trace into existing logistics processes
Dangerous
goods shipments are not only a huge logistical effort, but still
represent a potential risk for companies, employees and the environment
dar. makes it more important to plan the transport and the entire
logistics chain safely and efficiently implement and monitor . In
this context, there are numerous projects for the deployment of
telematics and track & trace systems, which are promoted both
nationally and internationally at the EU level. Our
organization provides information on the latest developments at the
regulatory level and introduces various systems and the practical
implementation process associated with their adaptations.
So take advantage of our conference and:
*
Find out about the results of the Working Group "Telematics" of RID /
ADR / ADN Joint Meeting on the introduction of a single telematics
system in Europe
* You effecting a comprehensive risk reduction in the transport of dangerous goods through innovative telematic systems
* Learn what telematics solutions already on the market and what potential they contain for the transport of dangerous goods
* You can learn how an effective Track and Trace Data to produce management
* Reduce your transportation costs through more efficient logistics processes
The Caspian International Conference on Banking and Finance is a ‘not to be missed’ event for all those interested in the industry. It is the largest trade event for the industry in Azerbaijan, gathering senior finance professionals from all over the region and providing:
Up-to-the-minute, innovative content, tackling the issues that matter
A great opportunity to discover trends, learn from others’ experiences and meet with colleagues
A B2b and B2G format, enabling delegates to find out about local and regional banking systems
An opportunity to network with representatives from banks, financial institutions and businesses
Information about banking within the Caspian region – a major interest for the international community
A forum in which to build profitable new business relationships
ProcureCon Indirect is now in its 4th year and being commonly recognised by the industry, it is an event where CPOs and Heads of Indirect Procurement of big corporations with mature procurement practices present their case studies and share successful solutions.
A constant flow of innovation and information has changed the way we
communicate not only with each other, but also how marketers reach
consumers. Are you ready for this new world?
Ad Age`s
Digital Conference offers deep discussions of digital`s influence on
marketing and consumer behavior and insights into how the world`s top
companies are putting consumers and big ideas at the center of
marketing and communications plans. You`ll hear from the world`s top
marketers who are often the economic drivers of the latest internet
technologies and learn how the real world is becoming more interactive
(and how the internet world is becoming more real), how brands can
build and tap communities and how offline and online can work together
to increase the value of both. Join us for the most important digital
event of the year.
Topics will include:
CMO POV
Hear straight from the marketing chiefs about the landscape in digital
integration, marketing transformation and what they expect from
partners in this new era.
OPERATIONS
How has technology changed the way we do business? As we get better
versed in living digitally, what companies are winning by transforming
their mindsets internally?
CREATIVE
When will innovative, creative work break through in display
advertising? Has it already? What`s a creative`s role in a landscape
with nearly limitless product and service possibilities?
SOCIAL NETWORKING
We`re all in; now what? How can marketers make the most out of their
social media efforts and attain meaningful relationships with consumers?
MOBILE
After the year of the App Store, Android`s begun to flourish, and
Research In Motion is strong as ever. The robust, vibrant mobile web
has arrived-what are you going to do about it?
INTEGRATION
Truly working together with multiple partners to find consumers in
every potential area is still massively valuable. How are the dynamics
of these collaborations changing?
VENTURE CAPITAL
What can marketers learn from startups? And vice versa? As so much of
digital culture leads back to advertising, are there too many noses in
the trough?
MEDIA MIX
Is it time for your brand to become a media channel? Where will
tomorrow`s consumers be entertained? The answers may surprise you.
Imagine a world where you can take your One Big Idea™ and tap over 100 other participating
conference attendee and experts and each of their One Big Ideas.
All in a structured, fast-paced and highly interactive one-day program under the
direction of Chris Brogan and the team from New Marketing Labs.
New Marketing EXPERIENCE is that world. Through six key
discussion sessions this program will help you analyze and draw the best of what
you need from these Big Ideas. Learn how to turbo-boost your
marketing and business planning – this is the ultimate Business Ideas
That Work conference.
Bring your One Big Idea – and submit it to us on the
exclusive New Marketing Labs’ My Big Idea™ website. We will
package the ideas and create the six dynamic sessions where many of our limited
audience will get to present their idea. Participants get the full set of ideas
in e-book format – an excellent way to draw on the marketplace’s collective
thinking. This is the Power of Many coming to help augment your One Big
Idea in to several big ideas…
New
Opportunities — Anchored in Tradition.
The 2010 Life Insurance Conference gives you cutting-edge insights and
strategies that are grounded in experience and solid results. Come learn
ways to grow your business and shore up your company`s bottom line.
This
event is your opportunity to participate in a multidisciplinary forum for
executives and specialists. The sessions, led by noted experts and thought
leaders, cover seven crucial areas:
FinPlan`s multi-streamed agenda full of real-life case studies and a multitude of interactive debates addresses some of the crucial challenges and opportunities available for financial planners today. Over 100 Financial Planners attend from all over the UK to network with their peers.
With a carefully designed agenda tailored to address financial planners` most pressing concerns, FinPlan provides you and all other Financial Planners with the tools you need to develop your business, including practical tips on how to:
grow a successful recurring revenue business and increase profitability
build and maintain productive relationships with your clients
agree the appropriate remuneration for your services
grow your company`s brand through a winning marketing campaign
maximise efficiency by developing credentials, qualifying clients and systematising your workflow
build scalability in your fee-based business for effective succession planning
adopt the investment management approach that delivers best returns
select the right technology to help you grow your business
improve service offering by incorporating wraps into your business
These are volatile times and there is no denying: Luxury Brands are affected. Luxury Interactive helps you deal with these uncertain times and re-think the very essence of luxury: Customer Centricity.
Although online and offline experiences are quite different in practice, the goal remains the same. The main purpose of the boutique and the website is to create a unique and unforgettable experience for the customer.
Smart brand marketers are the ones who realise luxury always was and always will be about the relationships. Luxury Interactive helps you advance the integration of traditional and interactive marketing strategies to create exceptional customer experiences, keeping your brand top of mind with your customers.
At Luxury Interactive You Will Learn How To:
Drive Integrated Luxury Marketing Through Leadership For Greater Results In the High Net Worth Market
Gain Affluent Demographic & Behavioural Insights To Create Relevant Customer Communications
Expand International Horizons To Diversify Your Customer Base And Grow Your Market Share
Identify The ROI Of Luxury Online Brand Activities, Ensuring You Best Invest Your Limited Budget
Improve The Online Luxury User Experience To Drive Customer Engagement, Keeping Your Brand Top Of Mind
Attend this conferene to get the latest legal updates and strategies to handle mental health issues in the workplace.
Join our seasoned faculty of legal and medical professionals at this
two-day conference to obtain timely advice, tools and techniques that
you can employ at once. Acquire the skills that will allow you to:
MANAGE the impacts of the latest legal developments
GEAR UP for reform: Bill 168
EQUIP your team to adequately respond to mental health related work leaves and disability claims
MEET your duty to accommodate obligations
MEDIATE these disputes and achieve a desired outcome for all parties involved
RESPOND to workplace risks before they create mental health issues
As an executive of a growing corporation in an emerging market, you concentrate on growing the business and increasing market share, and automation and eCommerce systems are key to that goal. But as your business grows, so do the inherent risks associated with the possible failure of those automation systems and your IT infrastructure. Both internal operation systems and external customer interfaces can have enormous impacts to your bottom line when they fail, and not having a Reliability & Business Continuity plan in place can put your leadership at risk. At some Fortune 100 corporations, outages to internal systems can cost THOUSANDS PER MINUTE in lost productivity and outages to external customer facing systems can easily run into the TENS OF THOUSANDS PER MINUTE!
Responsible Executive Leadership demands stepping back and taking an unbiased assessment of how to `raise the bar` on your IT Reliability with a proven Global Business Continutity consultant.
For many years, Eastern Europe and Central Asian (EECA) region has been an investment hub for microfinance. According to a 2008 CGAP/MIX survey, the region benefited from over 20 percent of the total global investment flow, second only to South Asia. Additionally, and significantly, 85 percent of such investment flows into the region from private investment sources.
However, with some economies within EECA being critically impacted by global financial crisis, a number of critical questions arise for investors who remain committed to the region: how are MFI portfolios really performing? Are microfinance institutions still focused on growth? What opportunities exist for commercial banks to downscale and diversify into micro lending? At the same time, microfinance institutions throughout the region are striving for better tools to manage the effects of the crisis and work together with investors on the road to recovery and growth. At a time when MFIs are keener than ever to attract more equity investment and private sector investors look for more commercial arrangements, pushing for a facilitative legal and regulatory environment it is a priority for both the buy an sell sides, particularly in certain specific parts of the EECA.
C5’sMicrofinance and Small Enterprise Investments Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Summit is the latest in C5’s phenomenally successful portfolio of Microfinance Investment Summits. Known amongst the “who’s who” of the global microfinance market for featuring industry-leading speakers, cutting-edge topics and providing unparalleled networking opportunities, C5 Microfinance Investment Summits have been attended by hundreds of institutional and private investors, the donor community, MFIs and industry experts from over 40 countries around the world.
At Microfinance and Small Enterprise Investments Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Summit, microfinance institutions and investors will havethe opportunity to meet and shake hands but also to discuss and work together on critical issues they are faced with today, towards ensuring sustainable growth and returns whilst meeting all important social goals in 2010 and beyond.
2010 The 2nd IEEE International Conference on Information Management and Engineering (ICIME 2010) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of Information Management and Engineering. ICIME 2010 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Information Management and Engineering from around the world. Topics of conference include:
This is the IEEE Region 5 business meeting and annual student contests hosted by the host city IEEE section (this year the Dallas and FW sections will jointly host).
On behalf of the Local Host Committee, it is with pleasure that I
invite you and your colleagues to join us at the 23rd Annual MEA
National Conference to be held from 17– 20 April 2010 in Melbourne.
The
theme for the conference is “Meetings Mean Business” and is intended to
solidify the professionalism and significance of the meetings and
events industry and promote this to a wider corporate, government and
association community. Meetings and Events are necessary and what
better place to ‘Meet’ than in Melbourne.
The
conference will provide the forum for a series of business sessions,
offer an extensive professional development program including
articulated sessions and bring together our Y MEA members.
The
MEA Conference was last held in Melbourne in 2004 and we are delighted
to have the opportunity to host this prestigious event again so soon.
The last six years has seen significant investment in the Meetings
& Events Industry. The Local Host Committee has worked hard to be
able to showcase for you this changing landscape, as well as the range
of high quality entertainment, technical and creative services that
Melbourne can offer.
Increasing
economic, regulatory and operational pressures are propelling corporate
lawyers and law firms to leverage legal technologies as a key business
tool and cost cutting enabler to manage legal matters. In this
high-risk environment, Legal IT executives are faced with budget cuts,
increased workloads and global challenges. Now more than ever,
they must look to optimise their legal spend and improve operational
efficiencies to maintain a competitive edge.
Developing
relationship management strategies with external services, integrating
Web 2.0 as a business tool and developing transparent controls of email
and electronic documents will all prove to be key strategies in
overcoming the economic turmoil today and provide longevity for the
future. In this elite gathering of key Legal IT executives, speak with
your peers, benchmark and network on the latest technologies and
understand how the most pressing issues are being dealt with in other
organisations.
Export and import controls on encryption are some of the most
complex and difficult to apply of all of international trade controls.
Is Your Company Ready for Rising Enforcement?
With a focus on practical and compliance-oriented topics specific to encryption controls, ACI`s Global Encryption Controls will also feature speakers from the government agencies with enforcement authority in this area, including the BIS and NSA.
ACI’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS): Managing product risks and complying with FDAAA safety regulations is the one event that will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of REMS regulations which will allow your company to successfully develop and implement a REMS. Since the 2007 enactment of FDAAA, the FDA has identified over 89 products that require a REMS, and it is becoming almost inevitable that at some point a manufacturer will have to develop a REMS for a product. In light of this evolving regulatory landscape, it is increasingly important for drug and biologics manufacturers to understand the new safety obligations that can be mandated by the FDA.
Learn to Comply with New REMS Regulations without Compromising the Commercial Viability of Products
While some REMS fall into the category of medication guides, others are more restrictive and impose burdensome obligations on manufacturers which have the potential to affect the profitability of a product. Beyond simply learning what the REMS regulations are, this conference also focuses on the strategies manufacturers can employ to prevent a REMS from negatively impacting a product and in some cases using REMS to maximize profit.
Our faculty of in-house professionals and outside counsel will provide you with the practical, real-world solutions you need to manage product risks in today’s regulatory environment. Hearing from manufacturers who have already gone through this process or who are in the midst of the process themselves, will provide you with the examples you need to find solutions to your company’s challenges.
Learn about the key legal issues in Administrative Law!
Administrative law is one of the most challenging and complex areas of law to master. For instance, the “duty of fairness” can comprise one set of procedural safeguards in one situation and a completely different set in another. The rules of evidence for administrative hearings are completely different from those that govern trials in a court. And that’s just the beginning!
This comprehensive course, staffed by leading experts, will provide you with in-depth, nuts-and-bolts coverage of the fundamentals of administrative law and practice in Canada, including:
Sources of procedural fairness
Overview of the rules of natural justice and procedural fairness
Availability of Charter remedies at the tribunal level
Evidentiary issues in administrative proceedings
Judicial review of professional discipline decisions
Making tribunal decisions and writing effective reasons
Improving practice before administrative tribunals
As an executive of a growing corporation in an emerging market, you concentrate on growing the business and increasing market share, and automation and eCommerce systems are key to that goal. But as your business grows, so do the inherent risks associated with the possible failure of those automation systems and your IT infrastructure. Both internal operation systems and external customer interfaces can have enormous impacts to your bottom line when they fail, and not having a Reliability & Business Continuity plan in place can put your leadership at risk. At some Fortune 100 corporations, outages to internal systems can cost THOUSANDS PER MINUTE in lost productivity and outages to external customer facing systems can easily run into the TENS OF THOUSANDS PER MINUTE!
Responsible Executive Leadership demands stepping back and taking an unbiased assessment of how to `raise the bar` on your IT Reliability with a proven Global Business Continutity consultant.
For more than ten years, ad:tech has provided
media, marketing and technology professionals with the tools and
techniques they need to succeed in a changing digital world. With 10
shows in 7 countries, ad:tech’s globally respected roster of speakers,
workshops and exhibitors continues to make it the preferred resource
and destination for digital marketers everywhere.
As the digitization of media continually
redefines the business of marketing, it is ad:tech’s mission to provide
brand advertisers, agencies, portals, online publishers and technology
providers an unparalleled forum – one that supports the exchange of
ideas, experiences, new practices, emerging models and expert opinion.
That’s why every ad:tech conference features a balanced blend of:
Keynote speakers sharing frontline experiences and an executive level perspective
Panel discussions focusing on best practices and economic opportunities
Hands-on workshops delivering immediate, take-away value
Panel discussions cover topics from interactive
television and social marketing, to the dynamics of the client-agency
relationship and the future of marketing. Workshops deliver actionable
instruction ranging from Website and search optimization to e-mail
campaign and database management.
Free to the public, ad:tech’s vendor exhibition
hall offers attendees a highly efficient “one-stop” opportunity to
reach out and touch every type of technology employed in digital
marketing today, including; search marketing and optimization
technology, metrics/analytics software, ad serving technology and
networks, mobile marketing, research, affiliate programs, campaign
management, data analytics, and much, much, more.
Gear
of Purchasing & Accounts Payable - automation of the ordering
workflow - automated invoice processing - Supplier integration -
e-invoicing - International Roll Out - process quality & process
efficiency - Management KPIs Optimize Your Purchase to Pay Processes
In the financial crisis, companies are particularly sensitive to issue more efficiently, reduce costs and increase liquidity. Maximum efficiency in the administration can only be through the optimization of end-to-end processes to realize.
An
early involvement of the purchasing department in all plans regarding
the implementation of electronic invoices can ensure a seamless
purchase-to-pay process.
Insurance fraud experienced a boom! Experts expect a further rise in crimes. In times of increasing competition, the insurers have their noses in front, to optimize the systematic fraud.
By using fraud detection software can be lifted untapped potential in fraud management. The challenge here demonstrates the successful implementation of the company. This raises the question of how the synergy between software and administrator can be used most efficiently.
A
professional fraud management also requires the establishment and
implementation of an effective controlling and efficient connection and
coordination of service providers.
Thank you very much to all those of you who joined us in Paris in April. Despite the past year of turmoil in the world`s capital markets, TradeTech 2009 was attended by over 1600 market participants, and lived up to its reputation as the must-attend event of the equities trading calendar . Here`s why:
A one stop shop - covers the entire breadth of equity trading and technology issues: the most in depth equities trading event in the conference calendar
Attended by over 450 members of Europe`s buyside, including over 60 Heads of Desk TradeTech is the event of choice for both long-only and hedge fund traders, of all levels
A platform for high-level, frank discussion and debate between the industry`s most prominent experts: this is where the future of equity trading is shaped
An unrivalled speaker faculty of over 100 experts from the buy side and sell side
Themed conference streams so that you can create a personalised agenda to meet your training needs
Extensive networking opportunities built into the programme over the entire three days of the event
Interactive sessions so that you can benchmark your strategies and practices against the most prominent experts
Opportunities throughout the conference to ask questions and ensure your specific challenges are addressed
Exclusive keynote presentations giving you real insight into the most cutting-edge, big picture issues
TradeTech City: a huge solutions zone with all the industry solution providers together in one place
LogiChem is now in its 9th year and is the chemical industry`s annual supply chain management conference, each year attracting over 200 senior logistics and supply chain executives from bulk and specialty chemical manufacturers. It is the only event that brings together all the key suppliers and logistics practioners in Europe, so if your business is supply chain management in the chemicals industry, then this is the one event in your calendar that is an absolute must!
NEW FOR 2010! LogiChem Welcomes BASF and Monsanto To The Advisory Board!
LogiChem is delighted to announce two new additions to the LogiChem Advisory Board: Peter Devos,European Supply Chain Director, Monsanto and Andreas Claussen, Director Global SC and Information Management Intermediates, BASF.
The LogiChem Advisory Board is comprised of leading practitioners and thought leaders from the chemical supply chain industry whose expertise is integral in advising on industry developments and shaping the conference programme. The research that WBR undertakes is periodically reviewed with the Advisory Board to ensure every topic on the final conference programme addresses all your supply chain challenges.
The healthcare industry is coming under ever increasing scrutiny from regulators, both in the US and Europe, and the level of penalties are severe. In September 2009, Pfizer paid $1.3 billion, the largest criminal fine ever imposed in the United States, for the off-label marketing of Bextra and three other drugs. Pfizer paid an additional $1 billion in civil penalties resulting from the same illegal activities.
Whilst anti-corruption compliance is an issue for all major industry sectors, Pharma, Biotech and Medical Device companies are finding themselves particularly vulnerable when specific practices and industry customs are placed under the microscope. In the last 6 years, U.S. prosecutors have brought more than a dozen cases against drug makers for off-label marketing alone and won more than $6 billion in criminal and civil settlements. Estimates indicate that there are currently more investigations underway by the SEC and DOJ combined against medical device manufacturers than any other industry
As companies focus on steering themselves out of the economic downturn, they can ill afford a bribery and corruption probe as well. Reviewing and revising an effective corporate anti-corruption compliance policy will demonstrate to employees and, if necessary, regulators, that your company considers anti-corruption compliance to be an important corporate goal. If undertaken properly, anti-corruption compliance can be a valuable corporate asset that enhances company operations, facilitates compliance with law and mitigates damage when and if violations occur.
Don’t allow what has happened to other companies happen to your organisation.
With increased international co-operation, the potential for investigations is growing by the day. It has never been more important for the healthcare industry to benchmark their compliance programmes, compare operating practices and review internal anti-corruption procedures.
Hear from top industry experts and their advisors, including representatives from:
Leading pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical device companies
JOBEX successfully delivers the most qualified candidates to your company and matches high calibre individuals with your requirements. The event offers valuable information, advice and opportunities for candidates interested in career development, considering a change of direction and looking to learn new skills.
As the largest and most comprehensive career exhibition in Oman, JOBEX provides an ideal platform for corporates across sectors to enhance your company image and showcase openings and vacancies.
JOBEX will continue to contribute positively to Nationalization and Employment by attracting key organizations both from Oman and Gulf Region to showcase current and future job opportunities in the private and public sectors. Indeed the event directly helps contribute to the country`s development towards rehabilitation of National Manpower.
Exhibitor Profile
HR and Management departments from Omani companies
HR and Management departments from Gulf based companies
Recruitment and placement consultants
Online recruitment portals
Career guidance centres
Retailers and distributors of books for job seekers
Gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese and US export controls and how to implement an effective export compliance program for your China operations.
It has been a year of significant developments on the export controls front. As China, the United States and Europe take a more aggressive approach to enforcement in all areas of international trade regulation and national security, export controls government agencies are vigorously policing the export activities of companies and their foreign trading partners to ensure strict compliance with export control laws.
Rising government expectations and new regulatory standards increase risks for all global companies. Trade controls are becoming ever more complex and restrictive, and exporters must develop effective internal export control compliance programs that do not unduly hamper legitimate trade. Civil and criminal penalties are rising, cases are high profile and yesterday’s knowledge is simply not enough to make the right decisions today.
After the tremendous success of its export controls conferences in Europe and the United States, ACI and C5 Group are proud to announce the inaugural China Summit onExport Controls Compliance in Beijing. Attendees will benefit from the practical perspective of 21 seasoned corporate export compliance executives from companies such as AMD, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, Airbus , Bayer MaterialScience, Dresser, General Electric, General Motors, Huawei, Huawei-Symantec, Hydra-Electric, IBM, Invensys, Intel, Norinco, Tektronix, Sun Microsystems, SMIC, Texas Instrument. Get an update on regulatory and policy initiatives from top Government officials and learn how industry is setting up internal controls to comply in this constantly changing global legal landscape. The agenda will include the latest information on
Implementing an internal export controls compliance program for China operations
How to identify whether your customer is a reliable party
Minimizing risks when exporting technology to foreign third parties
Train employees to prevent export violations
Incorporate Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore export controls requirements into your overall plan
Using license exception for products which encryption is not core function
The US Withholding Tax QI Regulations as you know them are changing almost beyond recognition. These changes remain fluid, and it would take a brave person to state with any confidence how the regulations will look when they are finally made law. This has resulted in a great deal of confusion within individual firms – both QIs and NQIs, and including stockbrokers, private wealth managers, institutional fund mangers and custodians – as to the best response.
To this end, Osney Media’s Withholding Tax on US-sourced Income event on 20th and 21st April will provide a timely opportunity for all those affected by these sea-changes to benchmark with peers, and hear the thoughts of many of the global thought leaders in the field. It will be the best opportunity for the market to convene and find out just what is going on, what has changed, and how this will affect your individual roles and your company’s position. Planning ahead has never been more important.
Over 120 people attended the previous event on October 2009, and the impact of US government bills HR3933 and HR4213 (and any other relevant bills) means this event will be just as popular. The landscape has changed dramatically even since October, and you cannot afford to miss this opportunity, whether your focus is strategic, operational or legal. We look forward to helping you come to terms with the potential impacts – whatever they may be come April 2010!
Presentation of new development facilities by leading
developers, as well as secondary housing, elite, suburban and
commercial real estate;
The unique opportunity for foreign companies to find the real customers, investors or business partners in Kazakhstan
Real estate abroad in Spain, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Turkey, U.A.E.,
Italy, France, Greece, etc. presented by real estate agencies and
developers.
KazRealty exhibitors – major building and development
companies of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstani and foreign real estate agencies
and companies, leading banks and investment companies of Kazakhstan,
companies offering real estate abroad, consulting, insurance,
management and certification companies, etc:
This project is unique for Kazakhstan as it covers major development
areas of the cleaning industry. Annually the world manufacturers of
professional cleaning machinery, equipment for industrial cleaning,
hygiene items, equipment, chemicals and technologies for dry cleaners
and laundries are presented on the exhibition. CleanExpo Central Asia
is especially important as the service market in Kazakhstan is being
established and developed, and as small and medium businesses keep
growing. The exhibition is a major venue for specialists of the dry
cleaning, laundry, and professional cleaning of commercial and
industrial facilities. The exhibition presents new equipment and
technologies to exchange expertise and establish business contacts.
The Heinz Nixdorf Symposium is an established biannual event of the Heinz Nixdorf Institute during which researchers and practitioners come together to present challenges from industry, discuss contributions from research institutions and develop novel solution approaches.
The Heinz Nixdorf Institute is a research center within the University of Paderborn since 1987. Its research is aligned with the program “Dynamics, Mobility, Integration: En-route to the technical systems of tomorrow.” In training and education the Heinz Nixdorf Institute is involved in many programs of study at the University of Paderborn. Today seven professors and 200 researchers work at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute.
The 8th International Heinz Nixdorf Symposium will take place on April 21–22 in the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn. On April 21, distinguished professors and senior executives from large manufacturing and logistics companies will deliver invited speeches. On April 22, contributions are invited from both researchers and practitioners in the fields of manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management. Papers can be submitted to any of the six conference tracks.
Asias most comprehensive platform in retail technology & solutions
In preparation for the economic upturn, increasing consumer confidence and spending, retailers must now act fast and recognise that one of the key investments they need to make in order to have long-term success will be expanding their businsses through technological innovations.
Increasingly, retailers are enhancing their daily operations by investing in innovative store designs, ambience and technologies in response to the challenges of creating and maintaining a total retail experience.
Forward thinking retailers have turned to latest technologies and solutions to help them in maintaining their pool of loyal customers.
Retail Solutions World Asia 2010 exhibition offers regional retailers an opportunity to be informed of the latest retail solutions and technology under one roof.
Kiosk & Self Service World Asia is a trade show. It is the only event that brings together senior level executives from across a broad range of industry sectors to learn about the benefits of self service technologies, source solutions and form important partnerships.
Global
Reliability Technology Conferences are held in emerging markets for
corporate management at the strategic level, combining both business
and technical aspects of building a reliable eCommerce structure. The
sessions are for those interested in discussing and benchmarking
strategies and accepted methodologies for implementing a complete IT
system reliability structure under their command. The
main conference target is the application of Fortune 100 Reliability
strategies into corporations and governments around the globe with
ongoing advisory support when needed. All Global Reliability technology
conferences are in secure executive level locations and held in English.
This intensive two-day conference on Managing Risks in Carriage of Goods Contracts has been specifically designed to provide you with winning tools and strategies to bullet proof your agreements. Attend this unique and timely event to learn how to minimize legal and transactional risks that can occur in even the most efficient cargo operations. Strengthen your drafting skills and discover how to overcome risks that can arise from negotiating clauses in agreements to pitfalls in obtaining effective insurance coverage to issuing liens.
Incomplete knowledge can lead to costly expenditures, delays, monetary losses and diminished credibility affecting your cargo operations and profitability. Protect yourself and your operations with the skills and knowledge gained at this event. Meet with leading legal and industry professionals and receive essential information and critical updates on hot topics of importance, including:
Protecting your interests from liability loopholes in legislation and insurance policies
Maximizing your protection when involved in dangerous goods transportation operations
Top tips for ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements
Overcoming cabotage challenges by drafting effective key clauses
Avoiding common pitfalls from unclear or incomplete Services and Chartering Agreements
As an executive of a growing corporation in an emerging market, you concentrate on growing the business and increasing market share, and automation and eCommerce systems are key to that goal. But as your business grows, so do the inherent risks associated with the possible failure of those automation systems and your IT infrastructure. Both internal operation systems and external customer interfaces can have enormous impacts to your bottom line when they fail, and not having a Reliability & Business Continuity plan in place can put your leadership at risk. At some Fortune 100 corporations, outages to internal systems can cost THOUSANDS PER MINUTE in lost productivity and outages to external customer facing systems can easily run into the TENS OF THOUSANDS PER MINUTE!
Responsible Executive Leadership demands stepping back and taking an unbiased assessment of how to `raise the bar` on your IT Reliability with a proven Global Business Continutity consultant.
We are pleased to invite you to the Licensing Executives Society of Australia and New Zealand 2010 Annual Conference to be held at the InterContinental, Adelaide, from 22 - 24 April 2010.
The theme of the Conference is‘Public Good and Intellectual Property Rights – Grant me a monopoly for the benefit of all’ and the programme that we have planned is dynamic and different, bringing together local, national and international speakers on a range of topics. Proposed conference sessions include Contemporary issues in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR); Open access vs IPR; Co-operative Research Centres – Public good vs IPR; Geographical indication and defence industry update; Public health and IPR; IPR’s role in fund raising for new ventures; practical issues relating to IPR: licensing. Highlights of the Conference will also undoubtedly include the opening Cocktail Reception and the Conference Dinner.
We hope that you will be able to accept our invitation to attend the 2010 LESANZ Annual Conference as it promises to be an interesting, rewarding and enjoyable conference, and also to take the opportunity to experience some of the unique attractions that Adelaide has to offer.
The Internet Show is Asia`s only internet business event. Free educational seminars and exhibition on digital advertising and marketing, web 2.0 and social networking, e-commerce and payments, content management and streaming, hosting and infrastructure
Expo Design is an initiative to give a thorough professional approach to the Exhibition Designing, giving an insight to every possible detailing of the process. Expo Design, talks everything about designing an exhibition. The International Conference and Workshop on Exhibition Designing will take a close look at every aspect of stall fabrication, optimum space utility, designing facilities and services, and others. In short, right from the designing to the final product! It will also throw some light on the commercial side of the business like fulfilling clients’ aspirations and cost effective measures for the long term benefit of the sector.
Exhibition Display and Design Solutions professionals from round the country and international spectrum will be part of Expo Design to discuss the concerns with the futuristic approach. Latest trends and technologies will find the place in the discussions those will benefit the sector in totality.
Theme: Creating Sustainable Value through Transformational Outsourcing
Outsourcing is no longer seen as a means to deliver Cost improvements. World Class Organizations look at Outsourcing from a Strategic point of view and are now looking at Outsourcing Service Providers to support them with their own continuous improvement and growth. As a result, the Sustainable Value that Outsourcing can create for an organisation is evolving from a direct cost advantage to that of an active contribution to their long term prosperity, through Business Transformation. Key characteristics of Transformational Outsourcing include the Outsourcing of business critical activities along with Non-Core functions.
Outsourcing is relatively a new business practice in the Middle East and the needs are totally different from the USA, Europe or any other part of the world. Arab Outsourcing Conference & Expo 2010 will specifically examine Outsourcing challenges in the Middle East at a Strategic level.
Mindful of the senior legal executive’s continuous strive to
incorporate a keen, value-driven approach to the in-house legal
department and consequently establish a stronger, more strategic degree
of business partnership with the greater corporation, we are excited to
present the 5th Corporate Counsel Exchange.
With an aggressive new administration in place and vast expansion in
business medium prompting rapid, extensive and unpredictable changes in
the regulatory landscape, organizations are, correctly, turning to
their legal departments to stay ahead of the curve. Coupled with
increased value-scrutiny on issues like how to staff a litigation
issue, whether or not to take a case to trial, how to evaluate a
potential intellectual property item or how to align outside counsel
with the objectives of the business, true business leaders within the
corporate counsel realm are devising cutting-edge strategies to assure
that they are not merely corporate defenders but corporate pioneers who
direct their organizations to the most valuable and opportunistic
situations. As you lead your team in addressing issues like compliance,
compensation, litigation and intellectual property, are you prepared to
serve your organization as a truly innovative business leader?
The 5th Corporate Counsel Exchange represents the
perfect forum to position yourself as this cutting-edge legal
powerhouse. With an intimate setting that allows you to listen to the
successes and failures of your peers, share your experiences and
identify ideas used successfully in other industries and companies, the
Exchange readies you to return to your organization armed with an
executable game plan for improving the efficacy of your department and
strengthening its strategic ties to the business. This is not a Legal
101 tradeshow—this is an engaging opportunity that links you with a
distinguished group of senior thought leaders in tackling the issues
most important to chief legal officers.
Advanced strategies and programmes for successfully attracting,
recruiting, retaining and developing nationals in private and public
sectors
Announcing the return of the region’s longest running and highly acclaimed Nationalisation event…. The 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010
Building on the success of four previous summits, The 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010
is going to be even bigger and better in 2010 and will address the
Nationalisation challenges that you are currently facing including:
Developing skilled nationals to meet employee and business needs
Retaining and improving retention strategies during recessionary times to achieve Return on Investment (ROI)
Effectively recruiting Nationals strategically for success
Successfully aligning education and workforce requirements
Making your Nationalisation programmes work efficiently?
Exploring career planning ,development and succession planning strategies
Growing Nationals as future leaders and examining effective leadership programmes
Effectively recruiting, engaging and retaining nationals in the private sector
Attracting Nationals to non-traditional career
Winning expatriate support for your Nationalisation programmes
Achieving quality and quantity – hitting annual Nationalisation targets
The key successful ingredients – employee engagement and company culture
The 5th Annual GCC Nationalisation Summit 2010
isn’t just another HR event. It is designed to incorporate the region’s
leading Nationalisation programmes and it will tackle the attraction,
retention and development strategies that you are now facing whilst
arming you with proven solutions that you can implement in your future
and existing Nationalisation programmes.
Learn from GCC Nationalisation industry leaders who will share
exclusive best practices and case studies on implementing the latest
techniques and programmes, challenges faced and successful solutions.
Optimise your recruitment strategies and discover how the latest
recruitment strategies can attract top graduate and skilled talent.
Additionally you will learn how to create a working environment and
career development path that keeps your employees motivated and loyal,
therefore retaining talent.
Field Service 2010 is the definitive cross-industry service and support conference for senior-level service executives focused on service revenue enhancement & customer satisfaction.
The program has been tailored year-on-year through in-depth research with your senior-level peers to tackle the latest challenges and technological advancements in the industry. Uncover leading strategies to avoid technician rollout, increase service delivery through your technical assistance center, integrating and updating legacy systems and managing your mobile workforce.
Key Themes Covered At Field Service Include:
Remote Diagnostics: Utilize remote connectivity; avoid technician roll and cut costs
Knowledge Management: Form a thriving, self-sustaining knowledge community to deliver world-class product support
Technical Assistance Centers: Explore the latest technological advancements, expedite technician skill development, and utilize remote technicians to combat the aging workforce
Global Service: Develop a presence in emerging markets and uncover key strategies to ensure consistent service delivery across the globe
Outsourcing: Explore opportunities to expand your bandwidth in all areas of service by outsourcing and partnering with third-party service organizations both domestically and overseas
Field Force Management: Create a seamless end user experience by integrating multiple solutions onto one platform and leverage existing data/technology to enable additional savings and efficiency
Real Estate Investment World India (REIW India) addresses the potential high growth of Indias real estate sector and is a major industry event of its kind to showcase the top companies, personalities and strategies that comprise the India real estate investment marketplace.
It is estimated that services stand for 50% of the turnover, although more than 90% of a company`s resources are still deployed to develop products.*
As a result, more and more companies are focusing on service
development and aftermarket strategies to maximize revenue streams in
the downturn economy.
The fifth Annual Nordic Aftermarket Forum 2010 has been tailor made to give you business critical solutions to boost aftermarket return on investments and to drive operational costs savings.
During an intensive 3-day event, you will be listen to across-industry
case studies and aftermarket experts who will capture the latest
trends, opportunities and challenges facing aftermarket professionals.
All new this year
This year we are expanding and building an even more ambitious
program. Two full days of case study driven conference and
pre-conference interactive workshops. Don’t miss this
opportunity to boost your aftermarket profitability by learning about
innovative aftermarket strategies at this exciting forum.
Leaning and Leading: Driving transformation in a recovering market for enhanced customer experience and rapid growth opportunities.
In an original format this European first PI Visionary Council provides reflection on the role of Process Excellence in transforming business and moving into the economic upturn
Buliding a Transparent, Collaborative Government Capable of Addressing the challenges of the 21st Century
What if you and your agency could provide more efficient and effective services, achieve 30% in total cost savings on average and enhance user satisfaction levels? You can with the help transformative business processes that will help build a high-performance Government!
Consolidation of administrative or support functions (HR, Finance, IT and Procurement) where one provider is responsible for multiple units and authorities permits organizations to operate at greater economies of scale with improved business rules. This ensures greater user satisfaction through a strong governance framework, metrics and benchmarks.
Sourcing strategies for investment companies and custodian banks - the impact of UCITS IV - efficiency in fund management
Fund Services - Which path leads to higher process efficiency?
Process Efficiency in fund administration is an absolute must. Only then can the increasing cost pressures and Decline in margins meet.
But what path leads to a higher process efficiency? A major contribution to the choice of the correct Sourcing Strategy . make Whether as insourcer or outsourcing companies - generally applies: Sourcing is not the philosopher`s stone, but should be a clear Analysis of its own core competencies and follow the future business model. Under the circumstances, may Cooperation be with another market participant make most sense.
LogiPharma 2010 is in its 9th year and is Europe`s leading Pharmaceutical supply chain and logistics conference addressing your key supply chain challenges across three value driven days. Attracting over 200 senior supply chain and logistics professionals from pharmaceutical wholesalers and manufacturers, the conference addresses your top supply chain challenges including: security, temperature controlled distribution, forecasting, demand planning, lead time reduction, cost management, warehousing, inventory management, risk mitigation, responsiveness and distribution trends.
LogiPharma is the only event that brings together all the key suppliers and logistics practioners in Europe, so if you are under pressure to reduce costs, then this is an absolute must attend event.
This conference is designed to offer cedents, reinsurers, brokers, attorneys and professionals specializing in insurance and reinsurance valuable insights in order to remain on the cutting-edge of developments in the reinsurance market and to face every step of the negotiation and drafting process with the information needed to create secure agreements. Leaders in the reinsurance industry, including from ACE, AIG, Chubb, Everest, QBE, Munich Re, Towers Perrin, Transatlantic Re, Willis, Zurich, and many others will address topics such as:
Momentum for change: a detailed examination of the proposed federal legislation
Drafting strategies for special termination provisions
Practical issues that can affect arbitration proceedings
State-by-State efforts at regulation
The most recent court decisions and updates impacting “Follow the Fortunes” provisions
Achieving contract certainty: techniques to maximize efficiency and reduce ambiguity
The impact of the financial crisis on the reinsurance market
The Premier Labor and Employment Forum on
The Full Range of ADR Procedures, Which Will Help You Efficiently Resolve Disputes in Advance of Litigation
and During Settlement, Mediation, or Arbitration
Learn and hone your mediation and arbitration skills at ACI’s National Advanced Forum on Labor and Employment ADR.
This conference will provide expert strategies for labor &
employment lawyers on mediation, arbitration and more, designed to move
parties towards a resolution, while avoiding delays & delivering
cost savings. Topics will include:
Determining when mediation is the best option for your client
Choosing the best mediator for the complex issue in your case
Successful strategies for mediating a claim from start to finish
Determining when an arbitration agreement is the best option for your company
Handling settlements and attaining favorable numbers for your client
The changes, challenges and opportunities facing the world`s insurance and reinsurance markets are happening at lightening speed. Keeping up with the increasingly complex and contentious handling of reinsurance claims can be extremely demanding and time consuming. With new developments, year after year, everybody involved in reinsurance claims needs up to the minute guidance on handling, managing and resolving claims swiftly and effectively. Can your company afford to fall behind? In these challenging times, C5 has specifically tailored Reinsurance Claims to provide you with the latest strategies for handling today’s complex reinsurance claims. An outstanding faculty of leaders from industry and the law has been assembled to give you a practical guide to:
How to prepare yourself for the key reinsurance claims issues facing the market in 2010 and beyond
The latest developments in Asbestos Claims in Europe, the UK, the US and key emerging markets
Implications of the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 for pleural plaques and related claims
How evolving case law such as Wasa v Lexington or Equitas v R&Q will impact claims handling behavior
The changing legal landscape for Class Actionin Europe: how close are we to US style class action in Europe and what are the implications for the reinsurance industry?
Personal injury claims: how to adjust to the upward trend for increasing claims cost inContinental Europe, including an update on Eastern Europe
Long term claim payments for personal injury and periodic payment orders in the UK: how to determine today how someone will receive for the rest of his life?
Correctly determine your exposure: An update on the interpretation of the key clauses of the Reinsurance Contract in the US, UK and Europe
The likely impact of Lloyds’ new claims transformation process upon the lead and the following market
If you want to safeguard against potential losses and maximise your profits you need to make sure you attend this conference no matter what it takes! You will thank yourself later!
This group was created as an information source for
underwriters, actuaries and executives from health insurance
companies. Health Underwriting Study Group is
open to vice presidents of underwriting,
underwriters, actuaries, claims and law department executives; and
executives of companies offering individual and small group health insurance and
related products.
Membership is complimentary with full conference registration fee.
Members of Health Underwriting
Study Group receive:
Complimentary
subscription to JournalScan, a bi-monthly newsletter that focuses
on the risk management implications of new developments in clinical medicine,
pathology, epidemiology and medical research.
Annual
Individual Medical Survey
Annual Small
Group Survey
The opportunity
to network with risk management executives. Members receive a roster with
complete contact information of all HUSG members. (You may opt out of
membership and not have your contact information shared.)
What are the core themes of the Enterprise Mobility Exchange?
Each delegate has a personalised itinerary based on the selections they make and their current priority challenges. The main topic areas this year were:
Field Mobility Technology: Deployment and Choices
Data Capture & Asset Maintenance / Management
Customer Service and Operational Efficiency
We also had more "end-to-end" sessions which demonstrate how mobility solutions impact on enterprise-wide priorities such as customer service, asset management and operational efficiency.
On 27-28 April is the time for this year`s conference for those who work with operation and maintenance of sporting environments as sports, adventure, swimming pools, ice rinks, soccer fields, etc. The conference will focus on strategic issues such as accountability of the operation and maintenance, practical visit operating the new sports facilities.
How to write contracts when you outsource facility? Advantages and examples of twinning
What are the different types of energy-saving solutions for your facilities?
How can you interact with the voluntary sector to ensure high utilization of the facility?
How secure access to facilities and sporting environments?
Strategic and systematic safety of recreational facilities - who is responsible for what?
The Caucasus Hospitality Fair is an international specialised
exhibition aimed at professionals of hotel and restaurant industry. It
is a networking opportunity par excellance, where industry
professionals and suppliers can meet to discuss the future of their
industry in the Caucasus Region.
LEADING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, SECURITIES DEALERS,
INSURANCE COMPANIES AND MONEY SERVICES BUSINESSES RELY ON
THIS CONFERENCE YEAR AFTER YEAR
Combating money laundering and terrorist financing is not only a
regulatory responsibility. Increasingly, it is part and parcel of
protecting your organization from fraud as well as reputational risk.
Yet the costs can be high, particularly in the current economic climate.
The Canadian Institute’s Forum on Anti-Money Laundering has
a strong record of delivering the practical, unbiased information you
need in this challenging area. This year’s program includes:
Keynote Speaker: Jeanne M. Flemming, Director, FINTRAC
An update on the administrative monetary penalties that have been available to regulators since late December 2008
A Q&A session following the regulators’ panel
Valuable information about U.S. and global trends that may have an impact in Canada
Case studies in law enforcement
Tips on managing the difficult operational realities of risk-based assessment
A new session on compliance for insurers and investment companies
Practical advice on meeting your training obligations
Recent societal, regulatory and legal developments are ushering in a
new era in chemical products litigation. Products that were originally
seen as benefi ts to society are now being vilifi ed because they
affect a sensitive subpopulation, and a fl oodgate of litigation has
been opened. Chemical companies and consumer products manufacturers are
facing increasingly diffi cult challenges as causes of action are
shifting away from traditional personal injury claims and focusing now
on no-injury claims such as nuisance and consumer fraud. It is clear
that chemical and consumer products manufacturers are now facing an
uphill battle in defending against these claims, for example:
Consumer fraud actions are increasing in abundance, wherein no injury needs to be proven.
Chemicals are being banned rather than responsibly regulated.
Courts are awarding medical monitoring damages that could be generational and therefore endless in nature.
Certain cases are no longer preempted from being filed in state courts.
Plaintiffs are prevailing despite offering a minimal causal nexus between the injury and the source.
Advances in science, medicine, and technology have opened the door for plaintiffs to proffer new theories of liability.
Sports Law & Business 2010 is THE best conference on the market focused on the key commercial and regulatory issues facing those advising on and involved in sport.
In these times of financial downturn, governing bodies, clubs, teams and brands, must, more than ever, examine very carefully the way that they protect and leverage media rights and sponsorship in order to remain attractive in an increasingly competitive sports market. On the regulatory/governance side, sport simply must address the issues of cheating and drugs in order to maintain credibility.
Engaged employees care about the future of the company and are willing to invest the discretionary effort. Engaged employees feel a strong emotional bond to the organization that employs them.
Only 29% of employees are actively engaged in their jobs. These employees work with passion and feel a profound connection to their company. People that are actively engaged help move the organization forward. 84% of highly engaged employees believe they can positively impact quality of their organization`s products, compared with only 31% of the disengaged 72% of highly engaged employees believe they can positively affect customer service, versus 27% of the disengaged 68% of highly engaged employees believe they can positively impact costs in their job or unit, compared with just 19% of the disengaged.
Engaged employees feel a strong emotional bond to the organization that employs them. This is associated with people demonstrating willingness to recommend the organization to others and commit time and effort to help the organization succeed. It suggests that people are motivated by intrinsic factors (e.g. personal growth, working to a common purpose, being part of a larger process) rather than simply focusing on extrinsic factors (e.g., pay/reward).
During the seminar our experienced speakers will present on:
Engagement Theory - latest updates on the thinking, trends etc - gets everyone on same page as to subject
Engagement Survey - Case Study on a company`s experience and particular focus on where they have done something different with the analysis
Results to Action - Case Study where company has made inroads into driving the business to own the results and made tangible actions against it
Drivers of Engagement - Insight into a company who has done work in response to a particular engagement issue or driver.
Wider Engagement initiatives - case study of company working on world cafes, brand alignment programme.
Increasing Efficiency, Agility and Performance Through Continuous Improvement And Process Excellence
For Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Devices companies, ensuring quality and economic efficiency are top of the agenda. The more streamlined your processes, from R&D to supply chain to manufacturing, the better the chances of beating your competitors. As Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement projects gather momentum in an ever competitive and changing market, successfully implementing process excellence initiatives has never been as important.
With the significant increase in M&A activity, merged organisations are now also having to accurately determine how to define, analyse, engineer and integrate process across multiple business units. These are neither quick nor easy challenges. But they are crucial to realising the projected benefits of mergers and to ensure the new company operates in a more efficient, cost-effective, process-driven way.
Driving Targeted Consumer Strategy Execution and Evaluation
Why is Customer Experience the ONLY Event You Need on Your 2010 Calendar?
As consumers get savvier and competition for their dollar heats up with the economy, IQPC’s Customer Experience 2010 in Sydney is your chance to get insight from across industries on the lastest innovations and best practice for all your customer touchpoints!
IQPC’s Customer Experience 2010 will deliver you the opportunity to learn from and network with industry leading Customer and Consumer experts in experience, insights, advocacy and service. Discussing the current and future trends in customer experience.
Building and Executing a Successful Customer Experience Management Strategy
Integrating Technology Successfully as Part of your CEM Approach
Measuring and Integrating Results into a Company Strategy – Making your CEM Department a Value Add to your Business
The purpose of this seminar is to inform the participants how to prepare an international filing under the PCT and how subsequently to monitor the consecutive procedural steps, time-limits and payment of fees under the PCT international phase, in designated and elected states.
This seminar has been developed especially for administrators and other legal assistants with no or limited knowledge of the PCT. There will be an advanced course for those with existing knowledge of the PCT later in the year.
With stepped up enforcement by the FEC, DOJ, FBI and many with regard to campaign finance , it`s critical for companies to follow the rules - or face harsh consequences.
Attend and get on-the-ground insights on:
Examples of business contact your company has engaged in that now may fall under HLOGA
Guidelines for employees – so they don’t unwittingly violate pay-to-play rules
PACs now: what you need to know about permissible corporate support, and soliciting limitations
Effect of recent court decisions, including the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United
Understanding FECA soft money rules to avoid problems
Self-reporting of campaign finance violations: trends and developments
Developing an oversight program regarding employees’ political activity
Is your organization struggling with getting media attention in an
era of traditional media decline? Are you fully up to speed on the
tools and best practices to meet the challenges of media relations in
this new landscape? Are you integrating traditional media with
new/social media for maximum impact?
Media relations is an on-going concern for most organizations, but
significant changes in the Canadian and international media environment
are impacting the way communications professionals interact with the
media. Perennial challenges such as getting your story out and building
relationships with journalists are now combined with a decline in
traditional media and a rise in new/social media channels.
In its third iteration, ACI’s National Forum on OFAC Compliance and Enforcement will assemble an exceptional faculty of leading industry executives, attorneys and government officials who will analyze the latest information on how OFAC measures the nature and extent of cooperation, what OFAC guidelines reveal about the essential components of an effective sanctions compliance program, and much more!
The Canadian Institute’s conference on Advertising and Marketing Law and Compliance for Financial Institutions
is your opportunity to learn the latest legal developments and navigate
the complexity of advertising and marketing regulations. An outstanding
speaker faculty of lawyers and in-house counsel will delve into core
issues, including:
Top tips for complying with legislation and regulations in advertising and marketing financial products
Best practices for avoiding false or misleading advertising
Understanding the differences with Quebec regulations
Overcoming the legal challenges of utilizing social media in advertising campaigns
American Conference Institute’s 8th International Advanced Forum on Run-Off and Commutations will bring together an outstanding global speaker faculty of senior run-off and reinsurance executives, state regulators, and expert outside counsel who will give you the targeted guidance and strategies that you need to:
Create value through the efficient management of a run-off
Properly account for IBNR claims in a commutation
Obtain a satisfactory price for a run-off portfolio in the wake of the credit crunch
Maximize the benefit of set-off provisions
Work effectively with both solvent and insolvent counterparties
As a Property Manager your major goal is to align the portfolio with the goals of the business. In this depressed market you are struggling to devise strategies to maximise the amount of space you own and lease. The good news is that your issues are not unique; through research with over 40 Heads of Property, from both the public and private sector, we have found that they all face common challenges.
Strategic Property Portfolio Management 2010 has been developed to deliver you insight into how some of Australia’s biggest corporations are managing their portfolios, successfully, in the worst economic conditions in 15 years.
Like your peers, you’re striving to achieve these 3 major objectives:
Aligning your property portfolio to meet the current and future needs of the business
Generating revenue and achieving bottom-line value from your property portfolio
Welcome to the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Australia. We distribute books, workbooks, and case studies, run conferences and public and in-company workshops, and conduct research that helps companies transform themselves into lean enterprises, based on the principles of the Toyota Business System. We also help managers and executives develop the leadership behaviours that sustain lean enterprises.
Advanced Asset Based Lending and Other Alternative Debt Financing
Given difficult credit conditions, more and more businesses are looking beyond conventional methods of raising capital to "alternative methods of funding". Asset Based Lending is increasingly being embraced by the centre ground of the Corporate Finance World.
This one day conference focuses on advanced, cutting-edge issues in ABL in North America and brings together some of the major players and leading authorities in the Canadian and U.S. ABL markets.
Mark your calendar! Whether you`re a lender, borrower or service provider Insight Information`s Asset-Based Lending conference will be an excellent opportunity to hear from the experts, participate in thought provoking sessions and network with your peers!
We’ve spoken to hundreds of our members who’ve identified their business priorities for 2010 to include the following:
Reducing operating costs and optimising working capital, architecting the best service delivery for their organisation, reducing bad debt, accelerating cash-to-cash cycles, improving controls, gaining shareholder value and getting closer to the customer.
It all comes down to enhanced service delivery and the ability to embrace change, govern effectively and explain the ROI of your activity. To do so, you must understand what the consequences will be for not addressing. Watch for agenda items that specifically address these pressing issues.
Protecting and Promoting Your Company in a Digital WorldNo business can afford to be unaware of the increased and evolving legal risks that a Company is exposed to in the Social Media space.
Human Resources, Marketing, PR, Legal and Social Media experts with first-hand experience will share best practices for implementing social media strategies and discuss solutions to the challenges they have faced.
Leave this conference with useful knowledge on how to:
Build your brand and launch a product using social media
Measure the return on your investment in social media resources
Manage a PR crisis when the message is misinformed
Bring a social media team together to navigate new waters
Apply the Supreme Court of Canada’s new rules on cyber libel
The retail payments landscape is constantly evolving, adapting to new technology and meeting the changing needs of the consumer. In such a highly competitive and volatile market it is crucial to be aware of the key issues and stay ahead of the curve.
SMi’s Retail Cards and Payments Conference will shine a spotlight on the market and provide a comprehensive analysis on all forms of retail payments from loyalty schemes and gift cards to vouchers and open-loop prepaid cards. Discover how they interact, the impact of new technology and most importantly; what the consumer really wants from its retailers.
With an exceptional line up of speakers covering all of the most important issues, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn and network with the key personnel in the Retail Cards and Payments market. Book now to avoid missing out.
Business ethics, high profile fraud incidents and corporate blunders over the last few years have intensified the need for European companies to strengthen their GRC initiatives. Faced with budget cuts, unregulated markets and undefined compliance models, organisations are challenged with the daunting task of mitigating against risk and developing comprehensive governance and compliance policies.
It is now imperative that organisations react to the downward pressure of global regulations and by sourcing the right technologies, understanding innovative training systems and leveraging cost effective solutions, Chief Compliance Officers can lead their companies culture and pioneer a high level of corporate compliance.
Across the country, participants rate this conference with top marks. Attend this edition and
Receive valuable take-aways: precedents, checklists, model agreements, and the latest analysis on key legal and business developments
Hear about tested strategies for achieving the client’s objectives
Get up-to-date analysis on key recent court decisions and legislative changes
Learn how to translate the deal to “paper” so as to anticipate issues and avoid problems
Understand how to strategically use pre-transaction and early stage agreements to move the deal forward
Avoid choosing the wrong structural vehicle for the deal – learn about effective use of partnerships, joint ventures and alliances, corporate and share structures
Understand how to reduce transaction risk – ensure strategies to protect client IP, competitive information, talent and know-how
Deepen your knowledge of the financial processes and credit options that underpin major business deals
Understand the main issues on key transactions including M&A, Sourcing, Financing, Leasing, Lending, Licensing, Construction and more
Ensure that you understand and can advise on tax aspects of the deal
This intensive two-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of securities regulation across Canada, and how to deal with the provincial regulatory authorities. Latest updates on:
Corporate governance rules
National “streamlining” initiatives
Canadian policy reformulation and rule-making initiatives
8 out of 10 life science companies are under investigation
for corrupt practices stemming from the pre and post-approval research,
sales and marketing activities involving foreign markets.
As the Department of Justice gathers unprecedented resources in
their fight against corruption in the life science industry, prepare
your company and clients by gaining the valuable strategies and
solutions developed by the premiere FCPA legal and compliance industry
experts.
Meet the prosecutors and strategize with top FCPA counsel at the only FCPA and anti-corruption event designed for life sciences.
Government enforcers and in-house compliance and legal counsel will
share the critical components and practical advice for establishing and
fortifying your compliance program to withstand intense
multijurisdictional scrutiny.
You’ll gain insights into the connection between sales and marketing
violations and FCPA prosecutions, individual accountability for
corporate employees, and emerging anti-bribery legislation as foreign
cooperation increases.
Drawn
upon the experience of renowned arbitrators in a multicultural and
international environment, the training will meet the practical needs
of those involved in international trade and will simulate an ICC
arbitration, highlighting differences in cultures and legal practices.
Participants
will develop first-hand experience and knowledge of the ICC Rules and
practice of International Commercial Arbitration, essential in
international business today.
Who is this training designed for?
Legal directors and corporate counsel from companies involved in international commercial arbitration
Magistrates
Practising lawyers
Legal practitioners advising international trading companies
Business people involved in international trade and dispute resolution
In a limited period REALTY 2010 brings you into contact with all the players on the property market in one place.
The ideal forum to promote your projects and know-how, to discover
the latest project developments, identify the most important market
trends and meet the real decision makers.
Ensure Your Export Compliance Program Meets U.S. Government
Requirements – And Minimize The Risk Of Liability For Third Party
Violations!
The program features a new, updated line-up of
session topics and speakers. Gain best practices on how to overcome
your most crucial export compliance challenges.
Topics will include:
How to screen and license foreign and dual nationals: Collaborating with HR to manage conflicts between US deemed export, foreign privacy and human rights laws
Reducing diversion risks in dealings with distributors, re-sellers and other third parties
Gaining senior management buy-in for global export compliance: How to address budgetary, resource and other key challenges
Ensuring the effectiveness of your global transaction screening program for effective risk mitigation
Classifying commercial and dual-use items and technology, how to identify EAR/ITAR migration and when to get a CJ
Avoiding key pitfalls in vetting and training third parties: Preventing liability for third party violations
Reducing the risk of OFAC violations: Update on Iran sanctions, increased extraterritorial enforcement and the impact on your compliance program
Conducting export compliance assessments and audits to detect potential violations
Dealing with unique export controls issues affecting manufacturing, R & D and repair centers overseas
Preparing for DDTC and BIS company visits and audits
Implementing a global encryption compliance strategy
American Conference Institute’s Litigating and Managing Asbestos Claims conference, now in its11th year,
is renowned for its expert insight, sophisticated analysis and
networking opportunities. The complexities surrounding asbestos
litigation continue to change with new claimants, new targets and new
jurisdictional hotspots. In the face of these changes, even the most
experienced and tested asbestos participants fi nd it necessary to
constantly hone their skills and strategies to fi nd new and creative
ways to approach challenges.
Be at the forefront of evolving theories of liability and developments in asbestos medicine.
It is crucial for the players in this industry to be up to date on all
of the recent regulations, court decisions and scientifi c developments
in order to properly develop strategies for upcoming and ongoing claims
and litigation.
Remain ahead of the curve by fully understanding your clients’ or your company’s obligations under the extensive new Medicare reporting requirements that will become effective this year.
C5 is pleased to announce its 4th International Forum on RUSSIAN PORTS which will once again bring together the port industry leaders, domestic and international investors, financiers and representatives of federal and local government.
C5’s Advanced Forum on Global Customs Compliance is the must-attend event customs and trade compliance officers of multinational companies rely on. As your accountability is expanding beyond national requirements, importing or exporting goods has become a challenging and complicated task. A single error when dealing with thousands of transactions will lead to delays at borders and late delivery, significant fines and other cost-related issues.
With a global and likely slow economic recovery underway, you must remain on top of the latest and fast-changing requirements, policies and regulations in customs matters. Implementing customs compliance best practices to demonstrate that you operate within a secure supply chain and that your internal customs controls and procedures are efficient are more than ever imperative.
C5’s 5th Advanced Forum on Global Customs Compliance is the only event that will provide you with best practices and hands-on recommendations and solutions on how to cost-effectively implement global customs compliance systems. Don’t miss the opportunity to keep abreast of latest developments affecting your industry, hear from the industry experts, representatives of Customs Authorities, international and European customs officials and network with your colleagues.
Key Topics include:
Implementing Provisions of the Modernised Customs Code (IPMCC) and effects on the customs valuation
Mutual recognition of the EU AEO and the U.S. C-TPAT: Where do we stand?
Effective customs broker management, meeting AEO and simplifying processes
Preparing for customs in a paperless environment
Government customs audits and enforcement: Powers and methodologies of the Customs Authorities
How to respond to or challenge Customs Authorities decisions
Strategies to overcome the financial consequences of the erosion of import preference benefits
Cross-county classification of compound machines imported in multiple concurrent shipments
Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia: Impact on global traders
Strategies to respond to post-importation audits and investigations in China
Preparing for the implementation and enforcement of the U.S. pre-arrival requirements in January 2010
This unique one-day seminar will provide you with best practices for maximizing IT expertise and resources, as well as automated licensing, screening and recordkeeping solutions to strengthen your company’s export compliance program.
Amid heightened U.S. export agency requirements for IT controls,
leading export compliance and IT executives will provide you with
first-hand practical insights on how to enhance the protection of ITAR and EAR-controlled data, and control the IT access of foreign national employees and third parties. You will also take away invaluable guidance on how your export compliance and IT departments can work together to implement a successful, cost-effective compliance strategy, including how to properly vet and select IT vendors
and automated solutions.
American Conference Institute’s 9th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions is your best opportunity to convene with in-house counsel from Allied
Home Mortgage, American Eagle Outfitters, AT&T, Broadcom, Cisco
Systems, Family Dollar, Intuit, Luxottica, TIAA-CREF, and Wells Fargo,
as well as leading private practice attorneys and renowned judges, to
get expert advice, insider strategies, and comprehensive updates on:
Best practices for conducting self-audits
Defending against the latest donning and doffing and off-the-clock claims
Impact of Morgan v. Family Dollar Stores on misclassification cases
Avoiding common mistakes made by employers and defense counsel
Determining when to pursue alternative dispute resolution
IT&FA invites proposals on all aspects of international trade and finance, including trade policy, exchange rates, investments and capital flows, migration, communications and transportation, governance and law, management and marketing. Industry-specific studies are welcome, as are proposals dealing with multilateral, regional, national issues impacting international trade and finance. Theoretical, conceptual and empirical papers are also invited.
IT&FA is a multi-disciplinary association, and welcomes scholars from economics and finance, marketing and management, law, communications and other disciplines with an interest in globalization and the global economy.
Working with the conference Advisory Board , Compliance Week`s editorial and events teams have narrowed down a number of critical issues for corporate compliance, risk, audit, legal and finance executives. Those issues are likely to be addressed on the agenda, and include the following (descriptions likely to change):
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Expo and Conference in its 2nd edition serves as your global connection to explore business opportunities, learn the latest SME market trends, establish contacts, enhance export/import, network, explore business opportunities, exchange views & ideas and an opportunity to display products and services as well as acquire latest technology and promotion of contract manufacturing and investment. SME Expo & Conference is a gateway for SMEs globally to accelerate their business networks.
Financial institutions and financial services companies that
have received government financial relief funds face new litigation
risks – and heavy penalties – with the passage of FERA and a newly
amended False Claims Act.
We’ve assembled a first-rate faculty of lawyers who are extremely
well-versed with government investigations, FCA litigation, white
collar crime, FI fraud, and FI compliance issues. Add to that an agenda
that hits all the hot-button issues, plus in-house counsel and
regulators on the front lines, and the result is a unique opportunity
to sort through the issues at an advanced, practical level – so you can
ensure compliance, avoid liability, and appropriately defend your
client in the midst of new legislation, stepped-up scrutiny and
enforcement, and increased penalties.
Attend and get valuable information on:
The FERA Amendments to fraud statutes: scope and impact
Managing parallel inquiries from federal and state enforcement agencies and bank regulators
Minimizing risks of public disclosure and private litigation
Ensuring your client’s compliance program is upgraded to meet changing requirements
Assessing what’s critical for certifications made to receive federal funds
Examples of material misrepresentations that could lead to liability under FERA
Come to the one event which will guide you through the
intricacies of the new regulatory requirements and compliance protocols
for this new time of change and reform.
You will emerge from this conference with an in-depth understanding
of the issues and proactive strategies which will enable you to:
Formulate a fast, cost-effective, and comprehensive response to 483’s and warning letters
Appreciate historic legislative changes by critically reviewing prior practices
Develop protocols for inspection observations and violations fi ndings under the new guidelines
Comprehend the scope of the FDA’s injunction and seizure powers, and cooperation with state and local authorities
Implement strategies for increased international inspections, investigations, and multijurisdictional inquiries
Gain insights into the criminal processes and procedures and how FDA and DOJ coordinate their investigations
Prepare for a rise in Qui Tam actions in the wake of the 2009 False Claims Act Amendments
Employee benefit plans and the laws that govern them are inherently
complex and constantly evolving. Add to the mix recent corporate
scandals, major bankruptcies, and a volatile stock market, all
resulting in billions of dollars in retirement plan losses, and it has
never been more vital for in-house counsel and outside counsel for plan
fiduciaries, sponsors, administrators, advisors and insurers to avoid poor or inconsistent drafting, design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit plans.
However, having good, accurate and consistent employee plan
documents is vastly easier said than done. In keeping the language in
employee benefit plans “up to snuff,” counsel for companies, plan
fiduciaries, sponsors, administrators, advisors and insurers face a distinct uphill battle, including:
Incomplete/missing/inconsistent documents
Document provisions not aligning with actual plan administration
Document slippage – issues that arise when a plan’s operating
procedures and/or its administrative documents drift from the official
plan document
ACI’s Hatch-Waxman Boot Camp has been designed to
give counsel and advisors to brand name and generic drug companies —
and biopharmas — critical insights into commercialization and the
pre-approval process, and also provide an in-depth review of
Hatch-Waxman and other IP basics relative to small molecules and
biologics. This conference will lay the necessary foundation for you to
comprehend thoroughly the dynamics of the relationship between patent
life cycles for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products and
business development plans.
Master the intricacies of the patent and regulatory framework for drugs and biologics.
A faculty of top-notch IP and regulatory counsel — all having a
wealth of experience through working for brand names and generics as
well as biopharmas — will share their knowledge on:
The organization and jurisdiction of the FDA and the PTO and their interplay in the patenting of drugs and biologics
How the approval process for drugs and biologics is connected to the patenting of these products
Pre-patent considerations relative to R&D and patent portfolio and patent life cycle management
How the Hatch-Waxman Act established the paradigm for market entry
of generic small molecule drugs — and how follow-on biological products
may add a new dimension to this schematic
The relationship between patent and non-patent exclusivity
The importance of patenting bioequivalence characteristics in certain drug products
The ‘ins and outs’ of patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. § 156 and 37 CFR 1.710 – 1.791
From its inception, the Global Microfinance Investment Congress
established itself as the premier event for Microfinance Investment
Vehicles (MIVs), Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and other industry
stakeholders in the value chain, to meet, collaborate, and share best
practices. This is where relationships are forged and deals are made. This
is where you will hear thought-leaders from around the world discuss
the current global market for microfinance, and the latest strategies
for success in microfinance. No other event offers you access to the
people you need to meet to advance your microfinance investments or
operations.
In just three years, the issues
around microfinance have transitioned from concern over the influx of
capital and possible over-crowding of funds, to the impact of liquidity
constraints in the wake of a global economic crisis and subsequent
recession. Despite its conception as a philanthropic endeavor,
microfinance has emerged as an attractive asset class for investors,
one that delivers not just financial but social returns.
As
commercial microfinance continues to evolve, with the goal of poverty
alleviation intact, it is vital that microfinance investors and
practitioners work together to ensure the industry achieves sustainable
growth. In 2010, the Global Microfinance Investment Congress will once
again offer unparalleled networking opportunities and exceptional
education on the key issues of concern, including:
The impact of economic contraction, currency depreciation, and scarcity of credit on microfinance
How investors are viewing the value proposition of microfinance in the aftermath of the global financial crisis
The
performance of MFI portfolios since the financial crisis – what
happened to returns? Where has microfinance failed and why? Will we go
back to pre-crisis growth rates and profitability?
Ways in which to attract new investors to microfinance and further the mission for financial inclusion
Ensuring sustainable growth of the industry through the application of ESG reporting and innovations in information technology
Strategic financial risk management strategies for MFIs and MFBs
The viability of consolidation or M&A as a growth strategy
Managing and mitigating FX and credit risks
Leveraging microfinance as a model for Social Impact Investing
If
you have attended the Global Microfinance Investment Congress in the
past, you’ll already know that the event attracts 250+ attendees from
around the world. In 2009, 43 countries were represented, and in 2010
we aim to extend our reach even further.
European ATMs is the region`s premier ATM conference, bringing together over 300 banks, independent deployers, network processors, vendors and service providers at one event. The conference is jointly organised by ATMIA Europe, the only European ATM industry association, and Retail Banking Research, the industry`s leading research and consulting firm.
European ATMs is organised around a two-day speaker programme including case-studies addressing a full-range of ATM hardware, software and service related topics. The conference also offers the opportunity to view many of the latest ATM technology solutions in a dedicated exhibition area.
European ATMs offers you the chance to meet other industry experts, discuss hot new topics and exchange information and views, in a friendly and professional environment. The event brings together speakers and delegates from across Europe and around the world. It is the place where business relationships are initiated, developed and maintained.
Japan’s only hedge fund conference bringing together Japanese and international investors, hedge funds and their services providers
The financial crisis and demise of some high profile hedge funds has shaken up the financial system and created a great deal of change in investors’ attitudes and strategies. This is particularly the case in Japan where a more conservative approach to investing has been shocked by the turbulence in the market. Join Japanese investors and hedge fund managers as they look at new approaches to successful hedge fund investments.
Following last year’s success, Pharma IQ is delighted to announce the dates for the 5th Annual Pharmaceutical & Biotech Patent Litigation Strategies Conference, taking place in London on 25th-26th May 2010, with pre-conference workshops on 24th May 2010
As more and more pharmaceutical products enter the market, the challenges associated with protecting a patent portfolio on an international scale are becoming increasingly complex. Furthermore, as the number of patents scheduled to expire hits record levels, there is mounting pressure to strengthen and protect both existing and new patents in order to secure the profit generated by patented products. Consequently, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Patent Litigation Strategies 2010 will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to learn the best approaches to navigate the ever evolving international IP landscape to ensure that your patent portfolio is protected and ultimately, that your product revenue is maximised.
“To help you know where you`re going” The SS & O landscape is changing. And throughout 2010, as we map the path to economic recovery, it`s likely to change even more. And only Shared Services & Outsourcing Week delivers the vision of the industry`s future.
With cutting-edge panels from global SSO leaders and thought leadership from the biggest business leaders around the globe, you`ll be able to get to grips with the most critical front-of-mind challenges and take stock of the latest industry innovations needed to drive your SSO to the next level.
“And how you are going to get there” Shared Services & Outsourcing Week provides a unique 360 degree view of world-class shared services and outsourcing models.
This year`s revamped agenda is now designed specifically to cover the complete spectrum of the SSO lifecycle. You can now select content from across 8 themed content tracks , tailored to different stages in your journey and build an agenda that fits your immediate delivery needs.
As the financial crisis unfolds, the impact on financial institutions of all sizes continues to grow, and while opinion is divided on whether the flood of notifications will result in damaging claims, for the moment the FI insurance market remains a hard one.
Following on from the considerable success of the 1st European Financial Institutions Insurance conference, which took place at the end of May 2009, the 2nd European Financial Institutions Insurance event has been carefully researched with you, the market, in order to provide the latest information from the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field.
Designed exclusively for the European Market, this excellent event will cover the following areas and much more:
How some of the more risk/reward types of financial institutions operate in the global market, including how they make their money and the risks they face
FI E&O, D&O, and Crime insurance – the latest risks and policy changes
How the regulatory response to the financial crisis will impact FIs and their insurers
The legal changes in the US that could lead to more securities litigation affecting European FIs
How risk managers are coping with the risks facing them
Following the huge success of the Customer Experience Exchange I’m delighted to announce the launch of the Customer Insight Exchange !
The Customer Insight Exchange offers Heads of Customer Feedback, Customer Insight, Customer Experience and Marketing the opportunity discuss strategies and solutions for extracting accurate and valuable data from multiple channels, applying data analytics and value modelling and creating insight that is actionable. The Customer Insight Exchange is Europe’s only event dedicated to Senior Level Executives responsible for customer insight and intelligence initiatives from global telecom, finance, retail, utility, travel and hospitality organisations.
Imagine a world where you can take your One Big Idea™ and tap over 100 other participating
conference attendee and experts and each of their One Big Ideas.
All in a structured, fast-paced and highly interactive one-day program under the
direction of Chris Brogan and the team from New Marketing Labs.
New Marketing EXPERIENCE is that world. Through six key
discussion sessions this program will help you analyze and draw the best of what
you need from these Big Ideas. Learn how to turbo-boost your
marketing and business planning – this is the ultimate Business Ideas
That Work conference.
Bring your One Big Idea – and submit it to us on the
exclusive New Marketing Labs’ My Big Idea™ website. We will
package the ideas and create the six dynamic sessions where many of our limited
audience will get to present their idea. Participants get the full set of ideas
in e-book format – an excellent way to draw on the marketplace’s collective
thinking. This is the Power of Many coming to help augment your One Big
Idea in to several big ideas…
The answer is ACI’s 4th National Advanced Forum on Financial Services Marketing Compliance, through a faculty of the top law firms, the FTC, FRB, FDIC, and in-house professionals from GE Capital, Mastercard, Key Bank, Wells Fargo, TD Ameritrade and many others,
will provide you with the most up-to-date information and
clarifications on complex compliance issues and help you stay one step
ahead of the curve and avoid potential penalties. Topics include:
How is the current credit crisis shaping the compliance industry
Understanding how the Credit CARD Act is changing the compliance industry
Complying with information sharing and privacy restrictions
Addressing new state and federal regulations and developments
Successfully complying with Reg Z disclosure requirements
