Conferences on August 26, 2015

The Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) is the region’s largest and longest running gathering of transplant physicians, surgeons and other health professionals involved in transplantation. Join us in 2015 as we hold our 14th CAST in vibrant Singapore. Located at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore is a cosmopolitan city easily accessible from anywhere in the world – making it an ideal focal point to share knowledge and issues about transplantation that are relevant to the region and the world.

ANZSOM Queensland Branch are pleased to announce the 2015 ANZSOM Annual Scientific Meeting: 'Here and Now' - Contemporary issues in occupational medicine and workplace health. The conference will be held from Sunday 23rd August to Wednesday 26th August 2015 at the Sofitel, Brisbane. The conference will provide an opportunity to enjoy what the Sunshine State has to offer. So start planning now for a few days of relaxation in this glorious city. Accommodation will be on venue at the Sofitel Hotel, right in the heart of the CBD. Registrations and accommodations bookings will be available shortly. The program will focus on the changing environment of occupational medicine and the need to adapt and innovate. There will also be clinical updates in areas that form part of our ...

This postgraduate certificate course has been developed to provide you with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the documentation used in corporate loans, bilateral loans and syndicated loans. The course consists of eight intensive and practical modules, studied by distance learning over a 16 week duration. This is the only distance learning course that focuses in-depth on the practicalities of loan documentation and offers professionals within the sector the opportunity to enhance both their technical and theoretical knowledge of the subject. Plus, you also have the option of submitting an assignment to be assessed by Middlesex University for a postgraduate certificate. The course will prove invaluable for anyone involved in the negotiation, structuring and administration of loan ...

Focus across the two days will be placed on the key principles, tools and methodologies under-pinning the operational risk framework, while also taking into consideration wider issues such as risk culture, governance and regulatory reporting. Learning Outcomes: - The scope of the operational risk framework - New regulation and governance issues - Risk reporting - Tools and techniques for risk identification - Scenario analysis and planning - KRI design - Root cause analysis - Risk and control assessments - Risk appetite and culture Course Tutor: Ariane Chapelle is a professional trainer and independent adviser with 20 years experience in teaching and training both academic and executive audiences. She is active in operational risk since 2000, with business ...

Maximise your customer service capabilities Understanding how to measure and manage your customer service is essential in ensuring your organisation is meeting the needs of its customers. Is your organisation confident in interpreting and managing its customer data? This interactive conference will explore effective measurement and management processes, to track performance and improve corporate strategy.

Achieving better integration for a better health service With the abolishment of the Medicare Locals & the introduction of the Primary Health Networks, primary health care organisations are facing significant change. Economic pressure, technological innovation and social trends have brought about the transfer of services from hospitals to home and community settings. Demand will increase further as a result of demographic ageing. However, in this time of significant change, the importance of building our communities of practice is even more critical to integrating primary care. This will lead to influencing primary care outcomes and ensuring the focus still remains on the patient. The conference will look at creating new and innovative service models, improving communication ...

Thank you to all the speakers, clinicians and supporters who participated in our 2nd annual National Forensic Nursing Conference.

We are delighted to once again bring you this event, which is full of opportunities for you to learn from global SAP customers, hear about SAP’s strategy and how SAP solutions can help maximize the efficiency of your shared services organization. Over the course of two days, you will have a unique opportunity to learn from peers, SAP thought leaders and leading experts. Join us in Miami to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to gain insight into your overall financial performance and maximize the business benefit of your global shared services organization. Event Highlights Include: Pre-conference "jump start" workshops - designed for varying expertise & experience levels - will allow you to investigate SAP solutions for Financial Shared Services in more ...

Investigating how to prevent future derailments to quantify impacts on shipments, costs and future of rail takeaway. Evaluating the safety benefits and economic impacts of the new rail regulations for the transportation of crude and class 3 flammable liquids to determine the best prices and investment longevity in this mode. With 6 derailments of crude carrying unit trains this year, it is now more important than ever for the supply chain to work together in investigating and improving rail safety for class 3 flammable liquids. Recent regulations have left the industry with questions and concerns for the future of rail takeaway and for that reason the North American Crude & Hazardous Liquids By Rail Safety Congress has been engineered to answer and inform the supply chain on what ...

As the economic viability of drilling and completions operations for unconventional oil is threatened by current oil price fluctuations, mature fields represent a significantly lower financial risk for operators. Considering secondary recovery production optimization can increase incremental production by up to 25% and EOR applications up to 70%, modest improvements in recovery can still deliver millions in dollars in added value. The Mature Fields North America 2015 will be entirely dedicated to address how to maximize production results in mature conventional oil & gas wells whilst minimizing operating expenditure.