Conferences on November 28, 2013

The World Congress on Railway Research is the world’s foremost international forum for the promotion, development and exchange of the latest innovations in the global rail industry. The WCRR 2013 will see the exchange of best practice between researchers, manufacturers and operators from across the global rail industry. It will take place in Sydney, Australia the world renowned tourist and business destination. Highlights of the event include: • 215 Technical presentations and many more technical poster sessions • 8 in-depth concurrent streams • Hear from leading figures in the rail industry from across the globe • Ample networking opportunities at the Welcome Reception and the Gala Dinner

AusRAIL provides an exceptional platform for knowledge sharing and networking with industry leaders, rail manufacturers and operators from not only across the Australasian region, but from every continent around the globe. AusRAIL PLUS 2013 will be co-located with the world's foremost international forum the World Congress on Railway Research. Together they will create the biggest ever rail conference/exhibition hosted in the region, bringing you access to: • Over 400 speakers including many of the CEOs that shape the Australian rail industry • 12 technical streams showcasing up to 350 technical papers • Over 400 exhibiting companies across 25,000sqm of exhibition space Join this industry flagship event in Sydney in 2013 and be where the rail industry comes to do business.

Summary: The World Congress on Railway Research 2013 is the leading international conference on innovation in the rail industry. The event will take place in Sydney, Australia alongside AusRAIL PLUS 2013. Description: The event will commence with a welcome reception at Taronga Zoo, overlooking Sydney Harbour on Sunday 24th November. Technical streams will run from Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th November. Other functions include the WCRR Technical Field Day Tour and the WCRR Gala Dinner Cruise. The event will run in conjunction with AusRAIL PLUS 2013 conference and exhibition, featuring a 25,000sqm exhibition; conference and social functions. Over 3000 attendees are expected to attend. Monday November 25, 2013 at 9:00 am, ends Thursday November 28, 2013 at 5:00 pm. URLs: ...

Summary: The AusRAIL PLUS 2013 exhibition and conference will be co-located with the World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR) at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Description: Australasia's largest rail event comprising of: - Trade Exhibition: 400+ exhibitors and 25,000sqm of exhibition space - Conferences: 400+ speakers; 12 technical streams - Social functions: Welcome reception; 2 Gala Dinners - Over 3000 attendees expected from across the world From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. URLs: Booking: http://atnd.it/1038Mk9 Price: Early Bird (not inc dinners) - 1 day conference: AUD$750 + GST Early Bird (not inc dinners) - 2 day conference: AUD$1095 + GST Early Bird (not inc dinners) - 3 day conference: AUD$1395 + GST Keywords: rail show, rail expo, rail ...

Summary: Don't miss Patrick Soares, Emma Chamberlain and Giles Clarke looking into the recent changes made into the 2013 Budget for Offshore Tax Planners. Description: Learn the latest ideas on Offshore Tax Planning from the industries creme-de-la-creme. Hot topics that will be covered: 1. Property - Planning for the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) - Changes to the 15% SDLT Charge - Final shape of the new interest provisions and property transactions - UK Land Dealing - overseas structures v UK company 2. Practical case studies including: - ATED - NEW 28% CGT charge - NEW IHT debt provisions - GAAR - 15and SDLT charge 3. Re-Writes and Changes - The new 28% CGT charge - Treatment of debts for IHT purposes - The GAAR in all its splendour - The new business ...

SMi's Big Data in Retail Financial Services Europe conference will describe with case study examples the implementation of Big Data plans that are aligned to commercial strategy underpinned by the right IT platforms. As enterprises, retail financial services institutions have multiple touch points with their customers but do not leverage the data generated to their advantage. A well-thought-out Big Data strategy will pursue market and customer insights to improve product development, marketing, customer service, risk management, and fraud detection to drive bottom-line performance. This conference takes an holistic approach to the competencies an enterprise needs to address in implementing its Big Data strategy including the collaboration of executives in information technology, ...

From 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Summary: Enhancing your competitive edge through process optimisation, value added services, successful people management and advanced technology. Description: The most established and biggest Shared Services and outsourcing network platform in this region with 300+ attendees, 45+ distinguished speakers, 40+ sessions in case study, panel discussion, roundtables, presentations, 6+ streams to ensure you understand the development of the market and have the hands on takeaways to your daily operation. Coming to its third year, SSOW China is the most established SSON event in China, continuously providing crucial strategies for shared services and business transformation executives in China. With its massive and growing talent pool, sound infrastructure ...

From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary ======= DisabilityCare has amazing potential but its implementation won’t be without its challenges. Don’t miss out on the chance to attend and fast-track your preparations! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description =========== Featuring presentations from organisations in ALL of the current launch sites, the Implementing DisabilityCare Reforms conference will provide you with practical guidance on managing the challenges and realising the potential. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- URLs ==== Twitter http://atnd.it/15IT3c5 Inquiries http://atnd.it/...

From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Summary : ======= The 3rd NDDS and Clinical Trial Management China 2013 will take place on 27th-28th November at the Crowne Plaza Century Park ,Shanghai. Description : ======== The success of both NDDS 2011 and 2012 were based on offering a platform for the NDDS industry to network and learn, in addition both forums were highly regarded by the attending delegates. The 3rd NDDS and Clinical Trial Management China 2013 will take place on 27th-28th November at the Crowne Plaza Century Park ,Shanghai. This year’s edition will deliver themes which will drive cross-industry co-operation, engage in learning the latest markets trend and advancement in both technique and methodology and to provide a business network environment to the unique participants of this ...

From 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Summary: Economic Development Western Australia will deliver workable solutions to encourage economic growth, resilience and diversity. Download the brochure: http://goo.gl/OFVxaH. Description: Attend this conference and learn strategies to link good planning with effective economic development, models to boost partnerships across Local Government Areas and Regions to build economies of scale, techniques to effectively support, retain and attract local business and methods of maximising the opportunities presented by innovation and the digital economy! Download the brochure: http://goo.gl/OFVxaH URLs: Tickets: http://atnd.it/14CKzAD Inquiries: http://atnd.it/14CKzAD Price: Discounted rates for Local Government, RDAs and RDCs: $2199.00 + GST ...