Conferences on February 27, 2014

7th annual Border Security Conference

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Sofia / Bulgaria
Conference-2014 will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. SMi are pleased to announce the return of their 7th Annual Border Security Conference. Border Security - 2014 will cover: •Marine security: detection of small boats, UK risk assessment of small marinas, port security •Airport security: cargo, personnel •Global operations of criminal networks moving through nations through borders •Lone wolf terrorism: how home grown threat does not come under the same scrutiny when crossing their ‘home’ borders; detecting threat as they leave or return from training in foreign countries •Prediction border movement: how is one nation affected by another nations issues; refugee predictions, criminal gangs take advantage of mass migration of refugees ...

7th annual Border Security

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Sofia / Bulgaria
SMi are pleased to announce the return of their 7th Annual Border Security Conference taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 26 -27, 2014. This year’s Conference will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. As a relatively new member of the European Union, Bulgaria faces geo-political challenges unlike many of its co-members. Along with Romania, it is also doing everything it can to be accepted in to the Schengen Area. This necessitates effective border policing and this position as a border security hot spot makes it an ideal and intriguing venue. Border Security - 2014 will cover the following challenges of border security • Marine security: detection of small boats, UK risk assessment of small marinas, port security • Airport ...

7th annual Border Security

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Sofia / Bulgaria
SMi Group proudly presents its 7th annual Border Security Conference, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on the 26th-27th of February 2014. Registration for the event is now open. Returning to Bulgaria, SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. As a relatively new member of the European Union, Bulgaria faces geo-political challenges unlike many of its co-members. Along with Romania, it is also doing everything it can to be accepted in to the Schengen Area. This necessitates effective border policing and this position as a border security hot spot makes it an ideal and intriguing venue. What’s new in 2014: • Host nation address from Chief Commissioner Penov, Chief Directorate of Border Police, Bulgaria • ...

AFSEC 14

Date: 25-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
The conference will push for the implementation of the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy signed in June 2013 and the Gulf of Guinea Code of Conduct. The Focus Day deals with Transnational Organised Crime and serves to provide strategic notice on the global nature of the threats faced while facilitating discussion in a whole-of-society forum aimed at developing innovative solutions. By convening this conference of senior representatives from Africa and international partners, AFSEC 14 creates the opportunity to discuss regional maritime security in the context of international security concerns with the ambition of promoting security cooperation and information sharing. Key Benefits of Attending AFSEC 14 Shape the debate on how to counter existing and emerging threats in complex ...

6th Annual SCADA Asia Summit

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia
With SCADA’s role extending beyond supervisory control and data management to aiding business intelligence and optimising scalability, new challenges such as cyberphysical threats and technology management are increasing. The upcoming 6th annual SCADA Asia summit running 26 – 27 February 2014 in Kuala Lumpur will provide crucial technologies/real life case studies to help you address these challenges.

The Offshore Pipeline Technology Conference

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands
OPT 2014 format More Keynote Strategic and Market Focused Presentations Delegates will hear from some of the industry's leading authorities addressing the key challenges and opportunities in the offshore pipeline sector. Champagne Roundtable Sessions New Design and Engineering of Offshore Pipelines focus day Comprehensive focus day on Pipeline Integrity Management Networking Drinks Reception Annual OPT Dinner Price: Register by 6 December: £1199 Register by 24 January: £1299 Register after 24 January: £1399 Time: On Wednesday February 26, 2014 at 9:00 am and ends Thursday February 27, 2014 at 5:00 pm.

12th Cold Chain GDP and Temperature Management Logistics

Date: 24-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Montreal / Canada
Temperature control and sensitive handling are fundamental requirements of most life sciences products today. As supply chain complexities continue to increase, the Canadian market is facing costly challenges resulting from evolving regulations and ever changing requirements. To address key market concerns, the Canada Summit will be taking a closer look at: • Maintaining regulatory compliance - Domestic and international regulatory GDP updates • Establishing quality supply chain operations for biotechs and small pharma • Cold chain packaging – Addressing the Canadian market's concerns • Cost effective and quality based strategies for commercial and clinical supply chain • Supply chain integrity and secure cold chain risk management process for Canada • Quality systems and controls ...

Partnerships for Employment Outcomes

Date: 26-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Sydney / Australia
Prepare to deliver more localised services and achieve stronger employment outcomes.With a focus on making partnerships work, this conference will equip you with the tools to be successful. A new era for employment services. With a pool of job seekers with more complex needs, fewer resources and greater external obligations, achieving long term employment outcomes is more difficult than ever. Download the conference brochure: http://confreg.criterionconferences.com/brochure/?c=114&slp=0#dlBrocAnc Debate the big questions: + How will a change to government impact your business? + How can you make partnerships work in action? + What are the best models for local service delivery? + Where should you focus your efforts before the next tender? Workshop A - Tuesday 25th ...

2nd Annual Customer Experience Transformation: Retail

Date: 25-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: London / United Kingdom
This summit will specifically cover the most pressing issues within customer experience, providing exciting strategies for innovation in 2014 with case studies from Apple, ebay, Sainsbury's and Tesco. It’s no secret just how important this next quarter is for the retail sector, especially with Comet, Jessops, JJB Sports and Jessops all entering administration in the Christmas period last year. The sector wants to get through Christmas unscathed and wowing their customers is becoming the way to achieve this. The 2nd Annual Customer Experience Transformation: Retail summit will specifically cover the most pressing issues within customer experience for senior expert retail professionals, and provide exciting and award winning strategies for innovation within customer engagement this ...

3rd International Conference - Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines

Date: 25-Feb-14 to 27-Feb-14
Location: Bremen / Germany
Rotor blades are decisive in the race for lower cost of energy, and the last years have witnessed drastic progress in structural design and manufacturing. While the industry is growing more and more mature, there is still plenty of room for innovation regarding new materials, load mitigation and standardisation of production processes. Join this focused knowledge exchange, and: • Discover new coating materials to prevent leading edge erosion • Review XL blades and related challenges for design and production • Explore efficient ways for noise mitigation through flow control add-ons • Get the operators’ view on blade damages and efficient maintenance • Evaluate tools and processes to exploit the potential for improving blade production Find out more about the ...