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Conventions: Mar 23, 2010

Utility Products Conference & Exposition 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010,
Tampa Convention Center Tampa, Florida United States

Utility Products Conference & Exposition brings together the buyers and sellers of power, telecom, CATV, and water equipment for a unique networking experience. Conference sessions provide the hands-on worker with practical solutions to everyday problems. This intimate event also allows attendees to be a part of indoor and outdoor exhibits from leading companies displaying the newest products in the industry.

18th Convergence India 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010,
Pragati Maidan,

The communications industry in India is on a robust growth path with innovative technologies and services giving rise to new business opportunities in the domestic market. Global ICT majors are looking forward to the annual networking platform of 18th Convergence India 2010, scheduled to be held during 23-25 March 2010 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

South Asia’s premier ICT event, Convergence India is a technology showcase covering a wide spectrum of Telecom, Mobility, Broadcast, Cable, Satellite, Entertainment, Information Security and Information Technology industry. To address the demand for multimedia-rich communication devices, Convergence India brings all related access technologies of voice, video and data under one roof.

The dynamic forward looking approach of the event has enabled it to keep pace with the progressive growth, technological developments and emerging trends in the communications & IT sector.

With a focus on reinventing its format in every edition, Convergence India has distinctly set itself apart from other ICT events in South Asia. Evolving with the environment concerns in the industry, the 18th edition of the event features a special Green ICT zone for businesses that are using the green approach to ensure sustainable growth.

The Surveillance and Security zone at the 18th Convergence India will further showcase cutting- edge technology enablers and drivers, and display a large array of IP products, systems and services for integration of tighter and secured surveillance.

A three-day concurrent conference is designed to address the challenges faced by the sector and work out a roadmap for future progress.

The event is supported by leading industry associations such as Wiamx Forum, APSCC, MPEG Industry Forum, CASBAA, SNIA, CETMA, COFI, CEAMA, CMAI, ICA, IPTV India Forum, IPV6 Forum, ISPAI, TEMA etc.

For further details, please browse through the link 18th Convergence India 2010

Intervention

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010,
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center 5305 Elliott Drive 48197

"Intervention" will be presented on March 23, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of “Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction” and several other books. This program will describe how the “Love First” process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series. Our presentations offer helpful information that supports chemically dependent people in achieving, maintaining, and strengthening their recoveries. The series educates family members on issues relating to addiction and its effect on the family, and offers information that will be useful for friends and family members in relating to addicts whether they are actively using or in recovery. Professionals and students will also benefit from this pertinent information. All programs are free and open to anyone interested. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.

WESTEC 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010,
Los Angeles Convention Center

Don't let this economy get you down! Get ahead of the game at WESTEC 2010! You will find nearly 500 exhibitors and hundreds of new products from advanced machine tools, cutting tools, manufacturing applications, emerging technologies and many other business resources along with highly skilled manufacturing professionals that will provide aggressive ideas and the hottest trends all in one place. At WESTEC 2010 you will have the opportunity to solidify partnerships, expand supplier networks, and adopt industry best practices.

Pharma Pricing & Market Access Outlook 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 26, 2010,
Once Whitehall Place, Royal Horseguards,

Pharma Pricing and Market Access Outlook 2009 continues to establish itself as the world’s best attended strategic market access event with unprecedented attendance from the global biopharmaceutical community. In 2009, the number of participants exceeded expectations with representatives from leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, HTA bodies and health agencies.
The 4th annual Pharma Pricing & Market Access Outlook will be bigger and better than ever before in terms of both attendance and content.

CAPE IV: 4th African Petroleum Congress & Exhibition

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010,
Palais de Peuple Kinshasa Kinshasa, Congo DRC Zaire

The World Cup of African Oil to take place at the heart of the continent”

CAPE IV, the 4th African Petroleum Congress and Exhibition will take place from 24 – 27 March 2010 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

The event will be organised by the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA), the Ministry of Hydrocarbures, Democratic Republic of Congo and AME Trade Ltd, UK.

In the same year as the football World Cup will take place on the African continent for the first time; CAPE IV will be the veritable “World Cup of African Oil”, as investors compete for over 100 billion barrels of proven oil reserves contained in APPA member countries.

CAPE IV will include delegations of the highest rank, from the sixteen petroleum producing members of APPA namely: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Congo DRC, Cote D’Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan and Tchad

3rd Annual Ultra High-rise Building Summit 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) China

3rd Annual Ultra High-rise Building Summit 2010 will be held on March 23-24, 2010 in Shanghai co-organized by JFPS Group and ECADI. The 3rd annual summit with the theme of “Building the world class safe and green skyscrapers, promoting sustainable development of ultra high-rise buildings” will provide the best communication platform for the developers and constructors, which aims to be the largest and most professional event in this industry.

During the 2-day summit, the hot issues will include:

1.World Leading Architects’ designing concept and the global ultra high-rise building’s designing trend

2.Ultra High-rise Building’s planning & construction in CBD (Central Business Center)

3.Seismic design and fire safety for ultra high-rise buildings

4.Utilizing the MEP allocation of building systems for energy saving

5.Promoting green building certification and building sustainable skyscrapers

25 Honorable speakers are coming from:China Academy of Building Research, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill,KPF，Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects,Aedas,Hyder Consulting,Shui On Land Limited,Thornton Tomasetti,Arup,Parsons Brinckerhoff, ECADI, Poly Property, Greenland Group,Shanghai Tower Construction &Development Co.,Ltd, Hang Lung Properties,…

For more information, please visit: Ulta High Rise Buildings

Piling and Deep Foundations Southeast Asia

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

With the global success of IQPC’s Piling & Deep Foundations conference series, which has gathered over 300 civil, geotechnical, structural and piling engineers from the Middle East, Australia, Europe and Asia in 2009 – we are delighted to announce the dates for a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia event in March 2010. Piling & Deep Foundations Asia will focus on trends, challenges and opportunities in the pile design, piling, soil investigation and soil improvement industry in the Southeast Asian region. With special attention to countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and India – the conference will be the first to cover all aspects of piling and deep foundations in the Asian region.

Late Phase Drug Development World Americas 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 26, 2010,
Hyatt Regency,

Driving value in phase IIIb & IV trials - announcing the USA’s first strategic late phase development congress

Following industry demand, we are proud to announce that Late Phase Drug Development World Americas is now open for business. This unique industry led forum follows on from our highly successful European meeting and brings together the top pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CRO representatives in a forum that ensures we tackle the crucial challenges faced by the industry.

Post approval studies are growing at around 20% annually, exceeding the growth rate of phase II and III trials. In excess of $12 billion is currently being spent on phase IIIb/IV studies as public concerns on the safety of approved drugs prevail together with the need to evaluate real world safety and effectiveness of marketed drugs. More than ever before there is the urgent need to detect, quantify and communicate patient risk with speed and efficiency.

For more information visit www.healthnetworkcommunications.com/2010/lpddusa

Mobile Network Evolution 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Singapore

Annually, at least $410 billion is invested globally on mobile network transformation and upgrades alone. Mobile networks are the most significant but imperative cost for operators across the globe. As such, now more than ever, operators are compelled to relook their mobile networks to rapidly roll out new services whilst keeping infrastructure cost to the minimum. The 5th Annual Mobile Network Evolution summit will address the pressing issues on driving Telco network evolution and enhancement forward. There will be focused streams dedicated to address radio, core and network planning issues.

Defence Logistics Europe 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010,
Brussels Marriott Hotel, Brussels Belgium

Defence IQ’s Defence Logistics Europe 2010 event is dedicated to examining the sustainability of current operational commitments and how support to troops can be increased in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Since 2008, Defence Logistics Europe has pioneered an approach away from unrealistic, concept driven logistics and been continually informed by an up-to-date operational picture that examines what is realistically achievable in keeping the front lines supplied.

At this year’s event, you will be able to participate in four themed sessions – each comprising four briefings:

• Mobility on Operations: The strain caused by logistic patrols and the supply of remote locations is on the increase. In response, we will explore the range of mobility innovations that might offer relief to forces including: precision air drop, autonomous ground vehicles and unmanned cargo aircraft

• In-theatre Sustainability: The environmental concerns that the rest of the world is waking up are the daily reality of combat. This year, we’ll look topics concerning the provision of clean water, alternative fuel and energy supplies, waste management and the emerging solutions that may offer a more efficient way forward for the armed forces

• Contractor Support to Operations: We will focus upon the integration of private contractor logistic support and supply chain management within a fighting force, looking at questions of security and protection, accountability and Command and Control of privately managed assets

• Multinational Logistics: Both NATO and EU lead operations involve complicated support networks that balance both national priorities and the demands of the wider coalition. We examine the organisational and interoperability challenges and how greater trust can be fostered to overcome these fundamental problems

HR Service Delivery 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Amara Hotel, Singapore

Here in Asia, Shared Services & Outsourcing for HR has been the flagship event for HR professionals engaged in setting up and managing centralised HR service delivery for the last 7 years. With extensive research and partnerships we are building annual conferences on HR service delivery issues which matter to the community now and provide insights to case studies and possibilities to benchmark against the best in class. We are inviting speakers from the Asia Pacific region and beyond to share their expertise and experience when it comes to issues related to and around HR service delivery:

• Delivering efficient and effective HR Services
• Set-up and governance of centralised HR
• Business partnering and value add through HR
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Change Management
• HR and outsourcing
• Talent Attraction & Retention
• Overcoming challenges of multi language support and regional unity

Conference on 3rd Annual Biomarker

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
BSG Conference Centre

Visiongain is proud to present its 3rd Annual Biomarker Conference, which will be held in London UK on 23-24 March 2010.This conference will enable you to identify and overcome challenges on how to incorporate biomarkers into your discovery programs as well as highlighting new technologies and strategies to improved prevention and care approaches.

Conference Main Themes:

• Use of academic laboratories in clinical development to foster collaborative research
• Biomarkers in Translational Medicine
• Integration of a companion diagnostic strategy into oncology drug development
• How biomarkers, personalized medicines, and pharmaceutical will interact and create value for patients?
• Mass Spectrometry in Biomarker Discovery
• New results in functional genomics
• Anti-inflammatory efficacy of drug substances using biomarkers of inflammation
• Biomarker assay development and validation in cancer
• Role of biomarkers in the development of personalized medicine
• Biomarkers in a clinical perspective
• Development in protein array technologies for biomarker discovery

3rd Annual Biomarkers Conference

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
BSG House 226-236 City Road London, England United Kingdom EC1V 2TT

This conference will enable you to identify and overcome challenges on how to incorporate biomarkers into your discovery programs as well as highlighting new technologies and strategies to improved prevention and care approaches.

Key Speakers
• Mike Lau, Principal Clinical Development Scientist, GSK Oncology
• James Weatherall, Global Lead, Biomedical Informatics, AstraZeneca
• David W. Moskowitz, Chairman, CEO & Chief Medical Officer, GenoMed
• Fabio Magrini, Director, Inflammation and Autoimmunity, MedImmune
• Hassan Rahmoune, Head of Translational Medicine & Discovery Biomarkers, University of Cambridge/Psynova
• Patrick Sluss, Director, Special Chemistry Core Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
• Christian Rohlff, CEO, Oxford BioTherapeutics
• Richard Kennedy, Vice President of Translational Research and Development, Almac group
• Stéphane Lucchini, Business Manager, Biovays
• Patricia Hurley,Head of Project Management & Head of Biomarkers Division, ERA Consulting UK
• Peter Duncan, Director of Business Development, Clinical Diagnostics, Definiens
• Huw Davies, Director Business Development, Pronota
• Eddie Blair, Director, Integrated Medicines
• Niro Ramachandran, R&D Manager, Life Technologies

Heavy Lift & Transport for Oil & Gas

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

Great news for the heavy lift industry, but is it giving you increased equipment availability and infrastructure headaches?
As anyone involved with heavy lifting will know, the industry is changing fast. And this is no different in oil and gas. That's why Hanson Wade is launching the Heavy Lift & Transport Summit for the Oil and Gas community. Because there is a real need for it.
Why you need to be there
Through a combination of honest and innovative project exacmples, focused discussion and more practical hands on workshop sessions you'll:
Hear a global update on the heavy lift industry industry today – areas of capacity growth, the availability of trade lanes in Asia Pacific and technology developments
Uncover new strategies for avoiding liquidated damages – how to get your project planning blue print in place
Cut costs and reduce risk by emulating the innovative approach taken by DHL in a recent project in Jurong Island
Put safety under the spotlight – with practical advice on hiring the right staff, achieving the right level of detail, and learning from your near misses
Find out how one of Asia Pacific's biggest projects – the Gorgan LNG Project – is handing design verifications on their sea transport
Discover how other owners and EPCs are encouraging increased co-ordination across all stakeholders
Put your heads together with like-minded peers to find ways to overcome the barge and equipment shortages
The whole supply chain in one place
Integration is key, so we've reflected that at this event. You'll meet the owners, EPCs, logistics companies, shippers, freight forwarders, heavy lift specialists, ports and parts manufacturers.
At the recent conference in Frankfurt several attendees told us it was the best networking they had ever experienced at an event. We work carefully to get the right combination of people, time and informal networking activities such as drinks and dinner.

Malaysia Land & Property Law 2010

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
J.W. Marriott 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 55100

This is your Privileged Invitation to attend the 6th Annual Malaysia Land & Property Development Conference to network with Land Authority, Developers, Owners, Contractors, Architects, Valuers, Investors, Tax and Legal Experts, Transaction Advisers and all stakeholders in the Malaysian land and property market.

Land & Property Law is an extremely complex, unique and touchy issues in Malaysia. Your deal in property development may be at risk if your land acquisition and development is not administered in strict compliance with the regulatory requirements set by the different ministries in the country. Numerous land and property disputes have been brought to court here leaving a bigger impact on project profitability, partnership and delayed-completion. This is one of the critical concerns of property developers and owners found in a recent market survey.

Themed “Leveraging on new developments & Ensuring compliance in land & property administration", Malaysia Land & Property Development conference, into its 6th successful year delivers a solution-driven agenda that addresses the complexity and uniqueness of the Malaysian land and property administration. Apart from the hot sessions on the annual review and update on regulatory requirements and land development opportunities, this year’s agenda will discuss salient points that have often landed property developers, construction companies, project partners, financiers and sponsors in court.

PLUS a Separately Bookable - Practical Fundamental Workshops on:

Workshop A: FUNDAMENTALS OF LAND LAW FOR NON LAWYERS

Workshop B: THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC LAND LAW & ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN CONVENTIONAL LAND & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

To register - use one of the 3 following easy ways:
(Register before 22 January to save RM600, PLUS additional 10% for 3 and more sign ups)
1) Log on to http://www.abf.com.sg/project/std/project/9576MC_STD/9576M_STD.html
2) Call Ms. Elisabeth on (603) 2070 3299 or (65) 6536 8676 ext. 104
3) Email to amber.chung@abf.com.sg

Information Assurance for the Public Sector

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Holborn Bars London, London United Kingdom

Now in its second year, Ark Group’s annual Information Assurance for the Public Sector conference maintains its high standard of speakers with an opening address from Merlin, Lord Erroll, who will present his thoughts and predictions about how public sector information assurance will develop over the next couple of years, referencing the current political debates in the Houses of Parliament.

At this conference, you can explore the different information assurance strategies and initiatives that are currently being implemented across the public sector. The Central Government Information Assurance Maturity Model initiative will be presented by CESG, while the Department of Health, will explain their Information Governance Assurance Programme and SOCITIM will clarify the scope of information assurance initiatives in local government, so that you will leave with a holistic picture of the direction the UK government is moving in.

A two-day conference designed to help you:

Anticipate forthcoming developments in public sector information assurance with a keynote address from Merlin, Lord Erroll
Learn about the information assurance strategies that are being implemented in different parts of the public sector including central government and its agencies, healthcare and local government
Hear about the Central Government Information Assurance Maturity Model from CESG
Benefit from the experiences of others in implementing information assurance policies
Understand how to engage your senior management and colleagues fully in the necessity of protecting information
Deliver a high standard of information assurance on an ever-reducing budget
Realise the link between information assurance and knowledge management strategy
Prepare your organisation for a forensic investigation
Obtain a basic understanding of the technicalities of data and information law
Compare Freedom of Information implementation in different European jurisdictions
Expert contributions from:

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
Department of Health
BIS
CESG
NHS London
Barts & the London NHS Trust
SOCITM Limited

9th Wall Street Green Trading Summit

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
The Times Center New York City, New York United States

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, The Wall Street Green Trading Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. Hear it here first!

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit VIII is the “one-stop shop” to come up to speed on the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance.

* Latest Innovations In Carbon Trading & Finance
* Insights Into Renewable Energy Market Opportunities
* Linkages of Cleantech Investment & Carbon Trading
* Strategies of Green Hedge Funds
* Why Energy Efficiency Presents Investment Opportunities

The Canadian Institute's Nuclear Symposium

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

Nuclear power is on a worldwide revival, as the energy sector is faced with the rising costs of fossil fuels and the threat of emissions regulations. In Canada, there is increased demand for utilities to provide clean energy as well as meet the growing demands of oil and gas development.

While there are significant business opportunities, there are major challenges to overcome. Daunting costs, a lengthy approvals process, the issue of nuclear waste disposal, and negative public perception are just some of these hurdles.

Learn how you can capitalize on the resurgence of nuclear energy at The Canadian Institute’s Nuclear Symposium. Nuclear industry stakeholders will convene at this executive-level forum to address the challenges the industry is facing. Hear from an outstanding faculty of industry experts and leaders on the projects, policies and practices that will define Canada’s nuclear future. Get critical information on issues including:

Impact of the global nuclear revival on Canada
Saskatchewan’s role in expanding Canada’s nuclear industry
How nuclear process heat will alter the 21st century economy
New nuclear technologies that are candidates for oil sands applications
Meeting the construction, engineering and economic challenges of new nuclear builds
Integrating new nuclear plants into the transmission grid
Strategies for long-term nuclear waste management
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with and learn from the industry regulatory agencies and associations, nuclear utilities, engineering companies and contractors, equipment manufacturers, lenders and investors and legal advisors. You’ll not only gain a thorough understanding of the direction of the industry, which will change the energy landscape for years to come, but be better able to position yourself to capitalize on the vast opportunities that
lie ahead.

Stereolology Workshop with Prof. Vyvyan Howard

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 26, 2010,
Bordeaux, Aquitaine France

Explora Nova will be hosting their Annual Stereology Week in Bordeaux, France. Benefit from the expertise of Prof. Vyvyan Howard and Dr Matt Reed. The course is aimed at applying stereology in practice. Places limited. The course is centered on the practical aspects of Stereology. It demonstrates how results are obtained efficiently and accurately. It provides the rules for setting up experimental designs, It also teaches you how to use the various concepts and Stereology tools in practical exercises with the use of an automated microscope.

Design, Planning and conducting Effective audits

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010,
1000 N West Street Suite Wilmington, Delaware United States 19801

Effective internal quality system audits are critical to improve the quality system and to help prevent observations from the FDA and international regulatory bodies. Proper understanding of the principles and requirements of the related standards is crucial to an effective audit. This seminar will help RA/QA staff understand the basic principles as well as the standards and regulations. This will be useful when planning, performing and documenting internal audits as well as dealing with regulators. It is also beneficial to all of management to learn the requirements so they are prepared as the auditee.

Areas Covered in the Session:

* Introduction
* Applicable standards and Regulations
* Internal vs. External audits
* Resources
* Training
* Planning
* Audit tools
* Communication / Listening Skills
* Audit Documentation
* Follow Up / Effectiveness

Specification Development

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010,
1000 N West Street Suite Wilmington, Delaware United States 19801

Specifications are the best defense for both customers and manufacturers. They serve as a finite agreement of what both parties want and can achieve. Specifications provide a level of confidence for the customer that the supplier will be providing a disciplined approach to assessing product conformance to the design goals. In addition, Quantitative as well as qualitative attributes can be defined and monitored in a statistically relevant manner that represents lot compliance.

Out of spec product leaves the manufacturer and brand at risk of customer/consumer dissatisfaction as well as legally liability for breach of contract. Lack of clear concise specifications can lead to ambiguity between the supplier and client.

Areas Covered in the Session:

* Detailed description which effectively define the products physical characteristics
* Incorporating Quality Control Points
* Validating Chemical, Physical and Micro Tolerances
* Defining testing,/verification expectations
* Common Regulatory and company requirements to be included
* Document Control Methods

Risk Management in IEC 60601-1 Third Edition

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010,
1000 N West Street Suite Wilmington, Delaware United States 19801

IEC 60601-1 Third Edition was released in late 2005. It is a new philosophy in standards for medical electrical devices to accommodate rapid advances in technology. This new philosophy has been difficult for test houses and compliance bodies to absorb and develop test strategies. Currently, the EU and Canada have announced May 31-June 1, 2012 as the date when the Second Edition will be withdrawn. Devices that will be released after that date must meet the requirements of the Third Edition. Manufacturers with products under development must start now to develop compliance strategies. The first step will be understanding the requirements of the new standard.

Workforce Retention - Strategies for Strengthening

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010,
2600 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto, California United States 94303

Various areas of people management that influence retention, identify retention efforts that can be implemented and demonstrate how to measure the success of your retention efforts.
Why Should You Attend :
You probably feel it, the lack of trust, decreased respect and increased uncertainty in the workplace. Add to that the reality of the shifting demographic and what do we have? Workplaces everywhere are facing a serious issue with retention over the long term. Retention is a critical issue for organizations of all sizes. Failure to build a retention strategy now will leave many organizations suffering from the consequences of the inability to maintain knowledgeable and skilled workers over the course of the next several years.

In this session we will look at why retention is such a hot issue, what factors influence retention within an organization, how you can build a retention plan and what to do to monitor your retention efforts to ensure they are meeting the needs of your organization. This session will look at the various areas of people management that influence retention, identify retention efforts that can be implemented and demonstrate how to measure the success of your retention efforts.

PCR01: Corporate Risk Evaluation

Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010,
Concorde Hotel, PI ETA Consulting Company Singapore

* Evaluate non-financial information relating to and affecting the borrower. * Using various non-financial models to identify business risks. * Understand the basic types of legal structure of a business entity. * Analyse the borrower’s financial statements (i.e. balance sheets, income statement and cash flow statement). * Calculate and interpret financial ratios. * Perform trend analysis on historical financial statements over a period of time. * Use various financial models to predict corporate distress. * Identify critical risks and their mitigating factors. * Understand how a credit rating model works. * Learn how to risk rate borrowers. Seminar Facilitator(s): Mr. Adam K. K. Wong B.Acc., FCPA, Certified Professional Trainer