Conferences in October 2012

2nd Annual PODD; Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery

Date: 01-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Keynoted by Dr Robert Langer of MIT, this is a strategic level event designed
with two purposes: 1. To present a strategic level event for pharma and biotech business development and external licensing professionals with a thorough overview of the latest drug delivery technologies available along with an update on deals and opportunities to enhance patients, therapies and the life cycle of a drug. 2. To provide drug delivery and specialty pharmas with a platform to present their technologies and get the latest insights from both established pharma and biotechs as well as start up companies on what the delivery and formulation needs are. 10% discount for EIN Readers with code EINPOD

Defence Exports 2012

Date: 01-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands
SMi are pleased to announce the 7th annual Defence Exports conference convening on the 1st and 2nd October 2012 in Amsterdam. Take this opportunity to network with key Government speakers and industry leaders from the U.S., Europe and Far East to learn all the latest updates on international export control regulations. At this symposium, delegates will gain valuable insight from officials of the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Defense, and the newly formed Export Enforcement Coordination Center (E2C2) on the current developments in US Export Reforms and plans for the future. The conference will also analyse how regulations on dual-use items impact on defence companies' global trade operations, as well as discuss export controls for countries ...

3rd Annual Waste Management Middle East Forum

Date: 01-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
To facilitate the ongoing discussion and continuous improvement in the waste sector, Fleming Gulf Conferences is pleased to announce its third edition of Waste Management Middle East Forum 2012. The event is under the patronage of The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi and scheduled to 1 - 2 October 2012 at Park Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE . Meeting will once again identify the risks and prominent issues currently encountered by the environment & waste management sector.

3rd Annual Waste Management Middle East Forum

Date: 01-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Building on the success of its 2011 edition, the 3rd Waste Management Middle East Forum will take place on 1 - 2 October 2012 in Dubai – UAE. This year, the forum will once again identify the risks and prominent issues currently encountered by the environment and waste management sector. The summit will discuss developing strategies based on the overall development vision of the region. Download the agenda to view the full programme schedule. Inaugural Speech by His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment & Water, UAE. Key Sessions: Roles of public & private sectors in effective waste management, understanding financing delivery mechanisms available, hazardous waste treatment & disposal – challenges of storage, treatment & disposal and legislation ...

GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA 2012

Date: 01-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Location: Toronto / Ontario / Canada
Grocery Innovations Canada, the country’s largest grocery industry conference and trade show, takes place on Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Taste, feel, smell, see, try and learn about the trends and products that will characterize the grocery industry for 2013. TIME: Conference Hours – 7:15 a.m. to Noon Trade Show Hours – Noon to 5 p.m.

Anytime Mentoring-Bringing Social Learning, Employee Development and Mentoring Together - Webinar by TrainHR

Date: 02-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Overview : A company's greatest wealth is in the expertise and knowledge of its employees. This employee university, if you will, has answers and solutions to many of the issues a company faces but how do you access this? Social learning platforms are helping to open up this treasure trove to increase employee performance and customer satisfaction. Anytime Mentoring is an online mentoring system that provides the freedom for any employee to find a mentor in any area at anytime. This webinar will demonstrate this platform. Why should you attend : Anyone interested in the latest developments in mentoring and technology. Areas Covered in the Session What is anytime mentoring? When is anytime mentoring most appropriate? How does anytime mentoring differ from more formal or informal ...

Anytime Mentoring-Bringing Social Learning, Employee Development and Mentoring Together - Webinar by TrainHR

Date: 02-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Overview : A company's greatest wealth is in the expertise and knowledge of its employees. This employee university, if you will, has answers and solutions to many of the issues a company faces but how do you access this? Social learning platforms are helping to open up this treasure trove to increase employee performance and customer satisfaction. Anytime Mentoring is an online mentoring system that provides the freedom for any employee to find a mentor in any area at anytime. This webinar will demonstrate this platform. Why should you attend : Anyone interested in the latest developments in mentoring and technology. Areas Covered in the Session What is anytime mentoring? When is anytime mentoring most appropriate? How does anytime mentoring differ from more formal or informal ...

Preparing for Health Care Reform in 2013 - Webinar by TrainHR

Date: 02-Oct-12 to 02-Oct-12
Overview : This webinar will begin with a brief recap of the Supreme Court decision on health care reform that upheld the constitutionality of the so-called individual mandate, while making the expansion of Medicaid optional for each state. That will be followed by a brief discussion of the potential consequences of the November elections on the future of health care reform. The webinar will then discuss some of the regulations and other guidance that is still needed by employers from the Administration in order to implement health care reform properly, including the nondiscrimination rules for fully insured plans, the rules for employers regarding the penalties for failing to offer affordable health benefits to all full-time employees, rules defining full-time employees, rules ...

Inaugural Transurban International Conference (ITIC)

Date: 29-Sep-12 to 03-Oct-12
The first conference to outline the problems with urban areas that are not properly integrated, the trends that are now changing the planning context and the solutions that are being shown to work. Leading speakers from across the world.

3rd Annual UAE Customer Service Week

Date: 30-Sep-12 to 03-Oct-12
Improving your organisation’s performance by implementing a customer-centric strategy It can cost five times more to buy new customers than retain existing ones. Source: TARP 68% of customer defection takes place because customers feel poorly treated. Source: TARP 95% of complaining customers will do business with you again if you resolve the complaint instantly. Source: Lee Resource Inc Customer service represents a key differentiator in today’s highly competitive market environment. With rising and ever-changing customer expectations, continuous monitoring of customer needs is critical for your organisation to remain competitive and deliver on your customers' expectations. An emphasis on customer service is therefore a critical factor to ensure your organisation’s success and ...