Brothers and cautivas, Australia is a large country with a vast range of exciting and beautiful sights and people. The World Zaf. 2010 will provide your Australian Brothers the opportunity to showcase some of our most popular destinations and also some of our hidden treasures.

We believe every one of our visitors will feel comfortable and at ease when they arrive. Sydney is the centre of the Pacific and an ideal base to visit some of our popular tourist destinations and neighbouring countries. It is with great pleasure the Australian Brotherhood extends an invitation to you and your guests to attend this gathering and enjoy our hospitality.

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.

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.
  

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.

Transitioning to an Intelligent Network

Why Attend the National Smart Grids Forum 2010?

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Why Attend the National Smart Grids Forum 2010?

With the Australian Federal Government`s $100 million National Energy Efficiency Initiative: Smart Grid, Smart City, which will accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy by encouraging innovative smart grid technology, the Energy Industry is gearing up for its biggest transformation in over 100 years.

While collaboration will be key to establishing a national framework, there are however still questions to be answered when it comes to the realities of Australia’s national smart grid adoption and the impact of this significant industry transformation on business models.

The National Smart Grid Forum 2010 has been designed to bring together Senior Level representatives from the entire value chain to discuss key challenges and formulate solutions to truly transform Australia’s Energy Grid into an Intelligent Network.

Make the most of this opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues who share common challenges and who, like you, are eager to develop innovative strategies to align quality and cost to transition their business into the next generation of electricity management.

The Gartner Infrastructure, Operation and Data Centre Summit agenda covers servers, IT operations, storage, data center facilities, green IT, business continuity and disaster recovery. Our experts also present a comprehensive look at best practices from throughout the data center field.

Topic(s): Business Continuity Management, Data Center Management, Data Center Power and Cooling, Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure and Operations Management, Virtualization

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.

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

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.

Streamline your Supply Chain Operations Mitigate Security and Product Integrity Risks Maximise your Stakeholder Buy-In

What Pharma Logistics 2010 will offer you:

Pharma Logistics 2010 will offer those charged with the responsibility of carrying out and managing logistical tasks a chance to hear best practice processes and strategies from a domestic and a regional level.

Having spoken to the industries leading Operations / Supply Chain / Logistics Pharma executives both locally and abroad, it became clear that I need to cover a wide range of topics featuring both international and domestics presentations.

Pharma Logistics 2010 is you purpose built 2 day event designed to strengthen your supply chain operations. As you know, a robust regional supply chain is paramount to the company’s success while at the same time minimising risk and cost.
Pharma Logistics 2010 will deliver a range of case studies that will discuss different aspects of logistical operations in pharmaceuticals, including:

Forecasting Inventory Management Security Cost minismisation throughout the supply chain

Product Integrity Supply Chain Risk Minimisation

Effective supply chain management is essential to successfully service the front end of the organisation…How effective is yours?

FIG 2010 will be the largest surveying Congress in Australia and the Pacific region in 2010 and will therefore be a major attraction for Australian and regional visitors as well. We have made special efforts to get surveyors from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific islands to attend. FIG 2010 will include one of the biggest trade shows in FIG history. We look forward to good attendances at the professional program, the exhibition and customised technical tours and workshops.

The Congress program will showcase the work of FIG (The International Federation of Surveyors) and its Commissions, Task Forces and Permanent Institutions. The program will be underpinned by invited presentations in four plenary sessions covering major challenges for Society and the Profession in the 21st Century. There will also be as many as 80 technical and poster sessions along with workshops and precongress seminars. Delegates will also be offered a range of very interesting technical tours aimed at highlighting the role of our profession in Australia and set across the broad context of FIG’s Commissions.

A two day workshop in association with the FIG Permanent Institution on the History of Surveying and Measurement will be attached to the Congress. The workshop will examine the development of the surveying profession in Australia and will be held in the Old Government House in Parramatta, which is the oldest existing public building in Australia. The workshop will include a focus on the first Surveyors General of the Australian States and Territories, with an interesting twist being that the presentations will be made by the current Surveyors General of those States and Territories.

As part of FIG’s commitment to develop new partnerships with its governmental Affiliate Members, the Sydney Congress will include a special Forum for the Chief Executive Officers of National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies. The forum will offer the opportunity for busy Chief Executive Officers to network with likeminded colleagues from around the world. As well as a forum for discussing the latest trends
in our industry, it will also enable the Chief Executive Officers to discuss organisational and policy issues associated with the evolving role of Government agencies in the 21 Century. This Forum is a special event for CEO’s to attend in conjunction with the Congress.

Nursing education in global community.

 

• Learn from international educators, practitioners and researchers in a comprehensive programme covering the latest developments in education research, practice and innovation in health professional education.
• Present your latest research in the contributed oral and poster sessions.
• Interact  and network with interdisciplinary colleagues to exchange ideas and experiences
  

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and AIRAH are proud to announce the 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Working Fluids, to be held in Sydney from April 12-14 2010.

The 9th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference: natural refrigerants – real alternatives, focuses on the latest research results and advances related to the use of natural refrigerants in refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump systems and more.

This is the first time this one of a kind conference will be held the southern hemisphere, following previous successful events in Denmark (Copenhagen) 2008, Norway (Trondheim) 2006, UK (Glasgow) 2004, China (Guangzhou) 2002, USA (Purdue) 2000, Norway (Oslo) 1998, Denmark (Aarhus) 1996 and Germany (Hannover) 1994.

The conference will bring together the worlds leading professionals in the field and they will discuss the latest in research, technologies, case studies, practical applications, the future of natural refrigerants, world’s best practice relating to energy efficiency, reduction of carbon emissions and more.

Join world leaders in the field to discuss the latest research results and advances related to the use of natural working fluids in different types of systems and application areas.

IEEE WCNC is the premier wireless event that brings together industry professionals and academics from companies, governmental agencies, and universities from around the world to exchange information on advancements in wireless communications and wireless networking technology.

Healthcare World Australia 2010 features a mix of leaders from Government, healthcare providers, technology enablers, CDM program managers and independent experts, this three day conference will focus on the issues that matter:
* Funding and Policy
* Delivering better healthcare outcomes
* Technology and Innovation

Search Marketing Expo – SMX content is so compelling, you’ll want to implement what you’ve learned before leaving the conference. Dramatically increase the number of people who come to your site with ROI enhancing paid search advertising and search engine optimization techniques and best practices.

SMX dives deep on developments and solutions redefining search marketing…

• Google’s universal search, and blended search in general, continue to profoundly alter the SEO landscape, offering new opportunities for visibility. Yet, old-school SEO tactics virtually ignore universal and blended search.
• Real-time search is shaking up results pages in ways that marketers are still digesting, while personalized search means everyone sees something different in response to a query. How do marketers react?
• Meanwhile, new paid search advertising opportunities abound, from exotic AdWords formats to Facebook ads that allow you to connect with buyers “pre-search.” And looming over everything is the deal for Microsoft to power search for Yahoo.

Personalize your SMX West experience. Attend any of the more than 50 sessions that suit your needs and maximize your investment. There are sessions just for you whether you’re new to search or an experienced internet marketer, employed at a Fortune 500 company or run your own business or agency.

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

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
• Managing portfolio consolidation and maintenance

Focus on the Core Drivers and How to Achieve Them

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.

The 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport is organised under the auspices of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) with the support of NSW Sport and Recreation, the University of Technology, Sydney the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.

The upcoming IWG World Conference in Sydney will offer a unique opportunity for participants to share experiences, strengthen international connections and find ways to stimulate action at local, national and international levels. The Conference program will be designed to promote interaction, emphasise practical experience and explore ways to support positive change.

Cardiovascular CT, Concord 2010 is the third conference in the successful CCT, Concord series. In 2010 delegates will find the program expanded and more relevant than ever before.

In 2010 Dr Lloyd Ridley and the Organising Committee is excited to introduce the inclusion of a ‘Demonstrated Case Studies Tutorial’ stream to the Conference. This new stream will complement the hands-on workshops and informative lectureship series well known from 2006 and 2008.

The Program will feature two days of plenary lectures from international and national experts covering a range of cardiac and vascular CT theory and new research. Also included will be panel sessions to facilitate discussion on radiation safety, coronary CT angiography and advanced non cardiac CT techniques.

The dynamic Conference program will offer delegates the right balance of theory and practical experience.

Who Should Attend?
This Conference will have broad appeal for all radiologists, radiographers, cardiac physicians, nurses, researchers and trainees, vendor personnel – whether in public or private practice.

On behalf of the Local Organising Committee for the OCEANS `10 IEEE Sydney Conference and Exhibition, I warmly invite you to OCEANS Down Under. Let me encourage you to make the journey and be part of this international event. You may sample the OCEANS experience at a magnificent venue in a unique city that is graced by the world`s finest natural harbour and the splendour of its ocean beaches. This OCEANS conference and exhibition has been planned to provide each of you with an unforgettable human experience underpinned by Aussie humour, hospitality and friendliness.

Australia is a small nation inhabiting a continent that is an island. Its people are coastal dwellers, seafarers and ocean sports enthusiasts. Australia`s ocean jurisdiction is vast in its expanse. The natural resources that abound in our waters and under the seabed enrich this lucky country. Australian marine scientists and engineers apply insight and ingenuity to understanding, observing, and protecting the ocean environment on which we are so dependent.

OCEANS `10 IEEE Sydney is an opportunity to showcase internationally Australia`s capabilities in marine science and ocean engineering. It`s a forum that brings together representatives from universities, industry and government organisations with policy makers, stakeholders and clients. The technical program and tutorials enable us to learn from international experts, to expand our professional network and to update us on the latest advances in marine science and engineering. The exhibition enables us to see and feel the latest sensors, systems, structures, information processing and display tools that are used to probe, measure, monitor and manage the world`s oceans. Also, OCEANS is an opportunity to promote marine science and ocean engineering as professional pursuits worthy of engagement by young Australians.

Venture down under for an unforgettable OCEANS experience!

Dr Brian Ferguson
Conference General Chair

There is no doubt that the GFC has altered the procurement landscape for alliance projects. There is now a greater focus on competitive pricing, price tension, hybrid collaborative project delivery models and value for money.

The 17th Annual Alliance Contracting Excellence Summit and ACE Awards will examine best practice in existing projects as well as looking to the legacy of alliance contracting and the future of project procurement in a changed marketplace.

IQPC’s Alliance Contracting series is the most well regarded and established premier event in the industry. It is considered vital to many industry practitioners, with over 230 attendees at the recent summit, IQPC’s Alliance Contracting November 2010 Summit will promise to continue delivering the most ground breaking methodologies and solutions for the Alliance Contracting industry.

Network with over 200 Alliance Contracting Experts and gain invaluable insights across a wide range of industries including roads, rail, transport, water, utilities, engineering and maintenance, mining resources and manufacturing, local government and council, insurance and risk management and consultancies and legal firms.

2010 represents the 4th year of the acclaimed Aviation Business Magazine’s Airport Development conference. The 2009 agenda was a great success with some excellent discussions and networking enjoyed by all, and we are pleased to announce that the 2010 conference will be held on the 1st and 2nd of June at the Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay.

 

Identifying and Eliminating Process Defects Increasing Quality of Customer Service Embedding Cultural Change Driving Innovation in Process Improvement

Process Excellence 2010 is the premier event in Australia designed specifically to address the challenges that hinder process transformation and prevent maximum business results.

Whether you are in services and transactions, manufacturing or the public sector, improving business processes has become increasingly critical to your organisation’s success. This dedicated forum is focused on managing culture change, and showcasing experiences from L6S methodology deployment. Attendees will gain practical insight into the latest thinking on process improvement and hear from those adopting unique ways of applying the application.

ICA 2010 is organised for the International Commission for Acoustics and will feature a high standard technical program including plenary, distinguished, contributed and poster papers. There will also be an extensive technical exposition highlighting latest advances in products for all fields of acoustics.

• Bioacoustics
• Computational Acoustics
• Communication Acoustics, including Speech
• Environmental Acoustics
• Musical Acoustics
• Electro-acoustics and Audio Engineering
• Non-linear Acoustics
• Noise: Sources and control
• Physical Acoustics
• Physiological and Psychological Acoustics
• Room and Building Acoustics
• Structural Acoustics and Vibration
• Ultrasonics
• Underwater Acoustics

Digital Signage World Australia 2010 is an exhibition of the world`s leading solutions providers and an applications-focused conference. It is the only event that brings together end-users from all the key vertical markets, as well as the advertising industry.

Kiosk & Self Service World Australia is a trade show and conference. 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.
In an increasingly fragmented marketplace, customer service has become the new front line in achieving competitive advantage. Self service solutions, once the domain of the retail sector are now being used by a diverse range of industries including travel and transport, Government, financial services, healthcare and communications in an attempt to create the best possible customer experience, while reducing costs and increasing profitability.

The presentation of interesting, challenging and complex clinical cases combined with an internationally renowned faculty provides a quality educational opportunity at the Endovascular SUMMIT meeting. The SUMMIT format provides interactive discussion about relevant and current peripheral vascular and cardiovascular procedures, techniques, devices and follow-up. The informative patient cases are reviewed with a special emphasis on complex interventional procedures and how to manage or avoid major complications.

Despite the credit crunch, over 100 equity traders met at TradeTech Australia and praised the seniority and number of buy side in attendance. The conference was full of interactive discussions as attendees and speakers candidly shared their know-how in further reducing trading costs, seeking liquidity and enhancing trading performance.
Critical insights shared at TradeTech Australia included:
Where the liquidity flows in global landscape and what this means for the Australian market
Leveraging on dark pools of liquidity to enhance your trading performance
What the buy-side need from the next generation of electronic trading The opportunities and challenges of alternative exchanges and how you can leverage on a multi-trading environment
Trading in international markets--the view from Asia, US and Europe
Incorporating the most effective use of TCA throughout the entire trade cycle to benchmark performance and ensure best execution

Where Investors, producers, buyers, government regulators and leading service providers identify ways to keep the Australian export market healthy in times of global economic uncertainty and climate change Gain insight into regulation and how it will affect the sector Understand the benefits and the avenues too invest in agriculture Hear from farm operators on how they are coping with the current economic environment and climate change

• Identify methods for the promotion of agriculture as an export market
• Learn how to make your business attractive to investment
• Gain access to the premium investment opportunities
• Understand how regulation will affect your operations in agriculture
• Build contacts with solution providers who can assist with the issues the industry is facing

Where corporations access risk control, risk management and risk measurement solutions to protect revenue.
Following the financial crisis, never before have we read so much about risk management in the press. Most professions are now involved in risk management of one form or another and most large organisations consider implementation of risk management practices as a key strategic objective going forward. Enterprise Wide Risk Management 2009 is a C level conference that identifies the best strategies for Chief Risk Officers to affect an organisation`s goals

FPT is the premier conference in the Asian region on field-programmable technologies including reconfigurable computing devices and systems containing such components. Field-programmable devices promise the flexibility of software with the performance of hardware. The development and application of field-programmable technology have become important topics of research and development. Field-programmable components are widely applied, such as in high-performance computing systems, embedded and low-power control instruments, mobile communications, rapid prototyping and product emulation.

The purpose of this CME activity is to review the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions encountered by primary care physicians.

Preliminary Topics for Discussion:

Cutaneous System
Techniques for Diagnosis
Structure and Function I, II and III
Infectious Diseases I, II
Eczema and Dermatitis
Psoriasis and Papulosquamous Diseases
Acne
Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions I, II
Oral Morphology and Examination
Gingivitisand Cheilitis
Acute Oral Ulcers and Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Ten Tongue Troubles and the Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dramatic Oral Diseases
Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Cancer
Skin and Mucosal Disorders of the Head and Neck
Wrinkles, Spots and Aging of Hair, Skin and Nails

This has been designed for dentists, physicians & allied health professionals.

The purpose of this continuing educational activity is to review the diagnosis & management of dermatological conditions encountered by primary care physicians & dentists.

Intermodal Asia is one of the largest Container Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics Exhibition and Conference business to business trade events throughout the Asia Pacific region.

We are delighted to announce that Sydney Ports Corporation is hosting this event taking place at the luxurious 5 star Hilton Sydney on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2010.

The 4th Intermodal Asia 2010 will comprise a world-class Exhibition and Conference. The conference will feature 30 world class speakers in global logistics and transport and will be attended by more than 300 senior executive decision makers from the world`s leading ports, shippers, cargo owners, shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistics companies, terminal operators, railway operators and port-rail equipment services suppliers.

There will be a concurrent two days Trade Exhibition of 40 international exhibition booths providing a valuable opportunity for companies to market products and services at this prestigious transport event taking place next year in Australia.

See a complete range of new releases by Australian and international manufacturers & wholesalers Including...

Aged Care Furniture, Artwork, Bedroom Furniture, Kids Furniture, Dining Furniture, Entertainment Furniture, Furnishings & Fabrics, Home Office Furniture, Hotel & Hospitality Furniture, Lighting & Lamps, Lounge Furniture plus much more.

Registration is for bona fide trade visitors.

At the co-located DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney you will discover...

Artwork, Carpets, Curtains & Blinds, Decorative Accessories, Fabrics, Furniture, Homeware, Lights & Lamps, Manchester, Objets d`art, Rugs & Floorcoverings, Soft Furnishings plus much more.

DECORATION + DESIGN brings together the most exciting range of soft furnishing and interior suppliers from around Australia and the world.

This exclusive event caters to key industry decision makers and buyers through the unparalleled opportunity to preview the latest trends for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Decoration + Design also plays host to several key industry events and showcases, including special feature areas designed to display and inform visitors on all the industries latest products, colours and trends.

 

Integrating Healthcare to Improve Patient Information Flow, Data Quality, & Consolidate Health Records

Who will Be presenting at Connecting Healthcare 2010?

Connecting Healthcare brings together a fantastic speaker line up for next February. Dr Christine Bennett, Chief Medical Officer, BUPA AUSTRALIA and Chair, NATIONAL HEALTH AND HOSPITALS REFORM COMMISSION (NHHRC) will be reviewing the recommendations of the NHHRC report and discussing what the short term and long term solutions are for e-health.

What gains can be made now?

Attend Connecting Healthcare 2010 to find out how healthcare providers are implementing IT solutions and what technologies are central to their strategies.

Why is Utilities Uncovered 2010 the Only GIS Event you Need on your Calendar?

Part of the Federal Government’s plan to survive the financial crisis is a massive short-term investment in infrastructure. Whilst this has many positive effects, there is an increased risk to damage of underground cables and pipes, resulting in lost productivity, greater costs, and time delays.

Subsequently, there is an increased pressure to locate and map out assets to protect existing underground infrastructure. IQPC’s Utilities Uncovered 2010 offers you a pipeline of information to implement into your operations.

These techniques will be presented by Australia’s leading GIS experts who will help you ensure you are future proofing your assets, driving GIS business strategies, in order to have the capability of implementing best practice GIS into your utilities operation.

This is a unique opportunity to network and benchmark with your peers and ensure you are kept up to date with all the latest technology you could be taking advantage of.

You cannot afford to miss out on hearing the latest developments in the Utilities arena from your GIS and Asset management peers.

Mortgage Processing 2010 is the premier event in Australia designed specifically to address issues which affect speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of processing home loans from application initiation through to settlement.

This dedicated forum is focused on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness through the automation of the mortgage application, assessing and approval processes.

During uncertain economic times learn how you can implement efficient processes and integrate systems right along the mortgage value chain to enhance your lending service. You will hear practical case studies from the leading banks and successful non-bank lenders, key regulatory bodies and the true innovators in this technology driven space.

Mortgage Processing 2010 will provide residential mortgage lenders with insight into how to:

• Position their home loan proposition for today’s market
• Harness opportunities for operational innovation to realise cost efficiencies
• Win and maintain market share with a customer-centric focus
• Identify growth strategies to succeed after economic recovery

Handmade has never been cooler and `mass-production` is yesterday’s news, so come and see the latest talent in Australia’s craft and design community and learn the stories behind their quirky products. The Stitches & Craft Show brings more than 200 retailers together under one roof, and presents fashion parades and demonstrations to show how traditional craft techniques are influencing the most cutting-edge fashion and lifestyle trends. It will be showcasing an unrivalled selection of crafts, workshops and special events as well as the signature features introduced in 2009 - the Craft Bars, the Incubator, the Reconstruction Zone and Craft Happy Hour!

Australia’s longest-running craft show has some exciting news!

If you missed out this year but didn`t miss the buzz, the show will be coming your way in 2010. After the success of the `new look` show in 2009 we are proud to announce that due to overwhelming demand from the states that missed out that the show will be travelling further afield to Adelaide, Canberra and Perth! If you’re passionate about handmade or seeking to unearth your creative side in 2010, we have some diary dates [see below] for you.

The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has projected passenger movement on regional air routes to top 21 million by 2015,despite a decline in regional airports that are still operating.

Councils across the country are now recognising that investment in regional airport development is essential for the economic benefit of their local communities.

But how do you develop your airport as a business?

Regional Airport Development 2010 will bring together Federal, State and Local Government with Regional Airports and Airlines to discuss strategic and practical aspects of regional airport development.

Make the most of this opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues who share common challenges and who, like you, are eager to develop new and innovative strategies to increase efficiency and minimise cost.

Australasia’s premier trade fashion event, FASHION EXPOSED is first and fresh in 2010.  Join us in celebrating 20 seasons of FASHION EXPOSED from 14 – 16 February 2010 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

With a reputation for launching new labels, cutting edge designers and showcasing the big brands, the February 2010 fashion event is no exception. See over 1500+ new ranges in womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, streetwear and more.

For the first time in Sydney, FASHION EXPOSED & preview will be co-located with the Australian Shoe Fair and the Bags and Accessories Fair.  This is the most comprehensive fashion event on your buying calendar.

Registration allows entry into FASHION EXPOSED, PREVIEW,
The BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR and AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR 2010

The Australian Shoe Fair will feature the latest releases in...

Bridal, Business, Casual/Leisure, Childrens, Comfort, Designer, Dress, Resort, Evening, Footwear Accessories, Mens, Orthopaedic, Sports/Lifestyle & Much More

Co-located fashion events...
Fashion Exposed & preview you will also discover...
600+ Fashion labels including Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Intimate Apparel, Surfwear, Street/Urbanwear, Swimwear, Couture & Special Occasion Ranges, Evening & Bridalwear, Manchester, Sports/Leisurewear & much more

Bags & Accessories Fair you will discover a fabulous array of Australian and overseas...
Bags, Jewellery, Belts, Millinery, Leather, Luggage, Eyewear, Footwear & Much More

Registration allows entry into THE AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR, FASHION EXPOSED, PREVIEW and the BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR 2010

Join some of Australia`s top entrepreneurs and executives of mid-market firms along with today`s top business authors, innovators, visionaries. Our goal is to engage in conversations with you and your executive team and tap into the collective intelligence assembled at this year`s third annual Growth Summit.

The main focus is on how smart "gazelles" -- small and medium businesses -- are taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity where it`s expected that more market share will change hands in the next twelve to eighteen months than did in the last several decades. Miss this "black swan" moment and you`ve missed the greatest chance in our economic lifetime to restructure your industry and dominate your competition. This is not a time to hold back, but to be bold and aggressive and armed with the latest knowledge, ideas and tools of the 21st Century.

 

The four decisions that will determine the fate of your company, will anchor the content of the program. You will learn:

• the success strategies of the world`s unknown market leaders
• how to leverage your expertise, capabilities and success in new emerging countries
• the five critical steps to Lean Thinking and how you can apply it to your business 
• the easiest way to get funding for growth in this current economic climate 
• how to create a culture for a high performace workplace and the impact on the value of your business
• to develop creative and innovative skills, capabilities and competencies that are needed to drive successful growth
• how to leverage new technology trends and powerful tools to help you dominate your industry

NOW is the time to gather ideas, tools and techniques to drive growth without having to invest in additional resources.

Move the Needle to Achieve:

• 2X current cash flow
  
• 3X industry-average profitability
  
• 10X today’s market valuation (the key to cashing out at top dollar)

The National Growth Summit & Expo is where management teams and key executives of Australia’s growing companies will hear and interact with our handpicked slate of business experts and international thought leaders. These are some of the greatest minds in business who are developing and defining the approaches you need to dominate your market and make it easier to grow your business.

This outstanding two day program is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners of growing organisations including:

• CEOs and Managing Directors
• COOs and CFOs
• Division and Profit Centre Heads

Gain Optimum Shelf Space

Drive Profitability through Better Market Analysis

Maximise Alternative Channels to Drive the Shopper In-Store

In-Store Excellence is now in its 4th year and has been successfully growing year-on-year. For the 1st time, In-Store Excellence will not only deliver keynote presentations from leading FMCG’s, but will now incorporate retailers and suppliers of alcoholic beverages, electronics and hardware.

In a market where every customer counts, In-Store Excellence will provide you with strategies to drive your profitability and enhance your market position. With two days of business-critical content, delivering you case study presentations on your biggest challenges, plus a tailored workshop on boosting profitability, this is an event, you definitely don’t want to miss.

The 2010 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2010) will bring together the Australian and International community working in the field of nanoscale science and technology to discuss new and exciting advances in the field. ICONN 2010 will cover nanostructure growth, synthesis, fabrication, characterisation, device design, modelling, testing and applications.

Symposia:

1. Nanotechnologies in Society, Health and the Environment
2. Nanomaterials including nanoparticles, nanocavities, nanocrystals, nanotubes, nanowires, nanomembranes, nanoporous media
3. Bio Nanotechnology, Nano-Medicine and Nanobionics
4. Nanoelectronics, Spintronics, Nano-magnetics, Molecular, Organic Electronics and Quantum Computing
5. Nano-Optics, Nano-optoelectronics, Nano-Photonics, Plasmonics
6. Computational Nanotechnology (Modelling and Simulation)
7. Nano-Manufacturing, Industry Issues, Technology Transfer, Metrology, Standards

The aim of the conference is to bring together the Australian and International community working in the field of nanoscale science and technology to discuss new and exciting advances in the field. ICONN will cover nanostructure growth, synthesis, fabrication, characterisation, device design, modelling, testing and applications.

Reed Gift Fairs is Australia’s premier trading platform for buyers and sellers in the gift and homewares industry. Held five times a year, these unique events are where retailers come to source and buy the latest products from the best suppliers in the marketplace.

For Trade personnel only.

The Gartner Business Intelligence Summit examines the BI solutions, advice, real and tangible strategies, cutting edge of best practices, latest tools and technology that will help you develop a more effective BI strategy and improve the performance of your business!

Topic(s): Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, Corporate Performance Management, Data Management and Integration, Data Quality, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Information Management.

Planning, Design, Construction & Maintenance of Marine Infrastructure

Australia is investing heavily in marine infrastructure to retain its competitive position globally.

Strategic investments are occurring right now on upgrading of wharfs and berths, ports & traffic coordination systems, harbour deepening, integrated terminal management systems, replacement and upgrading of breakwaters.

You are responsible for ensuring there projects are delivered successfully. With so many developments and redevelopment occurring all over Australia, this gathering will give you access to more then 16 case studies you will learn and benchmark from.

MUHAMMAD YUNUS has built banks, Telco`s, a myriad of global businesses. He has even been awarded the nobel prize by thinking small. and now he invites you to discover the power of small.

Business for Millennium Development (B4MD) will introduce Nobel laureate and managing director of Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yunus to australian business leaders through a series of events in Melbourne and Sydney.