Conferences on November 27, 2014

Learn to work more effectively with those who design signal systems through this entry-level training designed to build your awareness of base system architecture, the jargon, and operational aspects of signal and train control systems. Key Learning Outcomes 1. Gain a working knowledge of fundamentals for railway train control and signalling systems for freight, intercity passenger and urban light rail transit operations 2. Learn how many of todays train control and signalling systems are designed and operated to increase railway capacity, reliability, safety and competitiveness 3. Explore the merits of the different types of signalling and control systems 4. Hear the latest information about the methods and technologies being used in current rail signalling practice 5. ...

Patient First is a new event aimed specifically at bringing together theoretical and practical advice to help improve Patient Safety across the NHS and independent healthcare organisations. As the single biggest issue Patient Safety is simply too important to ignore. Patient First has been created to support Professor Don Berwicks call for a learning culture and offers two days of compelling content for boards, doctors, nurses, managers, pharmacists and all those concerned about delivering improved safety outcomes to patients and service users. As a delegate, you can hear from the likes of: Dr Mike Durkin, Director of Patient Safety, NHS England, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive, General Medical Council, Dr Kevin Stewart, Clinical Director, Clinical Effectiveness and Evaluation Unit, ...

A combination of theory, best practicesand expert practical instruction to assist in the development of a robust tenderingand contract management framework for the designand delivery of commercial objectives via contractual means. Key Learning Outcomes Set up a risk-managed contract strategy and planning guidelines Review contract law principles to confidently recognise rights and obligations Understand professional services and term works contracts Allocate skills and resources for an optimal team and structure Master the difficulties with designing and applying supplier selection/evaluation criteria Contract drafting and amending, and adapting standard forms where appropriate Revise and improve contract administration processes Methods to avoid claims, delays, disruptions, performance ...

Open Innovation leads to a rush of fresh new ideas that become instrumental in the company`s research and development departments, helping people see matters in a different light. Reasons to Attend Exactly for You: • Learn about best practises, challenges observed and steps towards successful innovation models and their impacts • Attend 2 engaging streams – pharma and cross-industry (FMCG, telecom, automotive industry...) • Network and exchange ideas with OI professionals • Be inspired by case studies • Discuss your ideas within interactive Q&A STREAM A: Open Innovation in Pharma STREAM B: Open Innovation without being Bound to Industry + FISHBOWL SESSION Attendees of both streams will share their findings and will be given the opportunity to ask extra questions.

High population growth, increased life expectancy coupled with high mortality rate, prevalence of life style related diseases and aspiration of high quality healthcare is putting pressure on healthcare providers to be more innovative and invest in providing high quality care and integrated services. With this in mind, the GCC Healthcare Innovation Congress will provide innovative strategies to improve the quality of healthcare delivery whilst reducing costs and assessing the latest medical and management technologies for improving patient care. The congress will bring all healthcare stake holders together including healthcare leaders from health authorities, providers from both the government and private sector, public policy makers and investors.

The 2nd CIS Responsible Mining Forum will bring together key stakeholders in this region to promote constructive dialogue and address environmental and social issues in the mining industry. The event will showcase: * “Green Mining” as a way forward towards development and environment protection. * Solutions to integrate sustainability from exploration to closure and after. * Techniques to mitigate water risk to operational continuity. * Approach towards an effective biodiversity stewardship. * Case studies and presentations from senior representatives and key stakeholders.

The Environmental Impact Assessment process has been one of the major approaches adopted by several countries after the Rio Earth Summit of 1992 in order to achieve sustainable development. It has recently been viewed as a major contributing process towards achievement of green economies. However, in recent years, various players involved in the EIA process have reported challenges in its full implementation, resulting in its objectives being offset. The purpose of the EIA process is to ensure that development projects likely to have significant environmen-tal consequences receive both meaningful environmental planning by their proponents and thorough review by the government before they are allowed to proceed. It becomes therefore important to create a platform for awareness raising and ...

With the deregulation of university fees students are going to demand more from the university experience as a result. Institutions need to reimagine their campuses to differentiate themselves from the competition. Millions of dollars are currently being invested in campus planning and design. Universities must develop flexible, affordable, attractive spaces that have the ability to respond to rising expectations of students and researchers. Are you struggling to implement agile planning and design in a rapidly changing landscape? This conference will address how to • Effectively adapt your campus plan to drivers of change • Physically support the growth and evolution of the campus • Improve stakeholder engagement to align strategy and space • Assess opportunities to utilise ...

Learn to work more effectively with those who design signal systems through this entry-level training designed to build your awareness of base system architecture, the jargon, & operational aspects of signal & train control systems. Key Learning Outcomes Gain a working knowledge of fundamentals for railway train control and signalling systems for freight, intercity passenger and urban light rail transit operations Learn how many of todays train control and signalling systems are designed and operated to increase railway capacity, reliability, safety and competitiveness Explore the merits of the different types of signalling and control systems Hear the latest information about the methods and technologies being used in current rail signalling practice Review the ...

A combination of theory, best practices & expert practical instruction to assist in the development of a robust tendering & contract management framework for the design & delivery of commercial objectives via contractual means. Key Learning Outcomes Set up a risk-managed contract strategy and planning guidelines Review contract law principles to confidently recognise rights and obligations Understand professional services and term works contracts Allocate skills and resources for an optimal team and structure Master the difficulties with designing and applying supplier selection/evaluation criteria Contract drafting and amending, and adapting standard forms where appropriate Revise and improve contract administration processes Methods to avoid claims, ...