IQPC Exchange is delighted to announce the next edition of the CFO Exchange will take place from 11– 13 November in Switzerland. The CFO Exchange has established itself as the leading forum for CFOs from some of the world’s leading corporations to meet with their peers, investors, governments, regulators, expert consultants and solutions providers to discuss new and innovative ways to drive their business forward. The CFO Exchange will provide a unique platform for CFOs to identify innovative strategies, market opportunities and best practice initiatives to overcome their biggest and most important inhibitors for growth. The two day event will…

The 6th Shared Services and Outsourcing Exchange will take place from 16 – 18 September in Prague, Czech Republic. Shared Services and Outsourcing professionals across diverse industries, backgrounds, geographies, functions and responsibilities have one thing in common – the need to innovate. This need has grown exponentially over the last few years. This is because the industry has matured over the last decade and there is a general feeling among industry professionals that the same processes, systems and technologies have been recycled and reused year after year under the pretext of standardising operations. The Shared Services and Outsourcing Exchange 2012…

This exclusive, invitation-only Exchange has been designed to bring together senior Shared Services executives focused on executing leading strategies to increase efficiency, enhance performance and strategically prepare for evolving business needs. You will have the opportunity to debate and strategize with peers at our interactive sessions and participate in one-on-one meetings with leading solution providers. Benchmark with your peers, gain practical advice and leave the Exchange with new ideas and strategies to take back to your office. Key Topics to be discussed: • Evolving to a centralized Global Shared Services center • Analyzing the feasibility of outsourcing high-value work and…

Welcome to TMA’s Government Talent Management Summit September 18-19, 2012 • Grand Hyatt Washington •Washington, DC Protecting the American people from terrorist threats, promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States, assuring the safety, efficacy and security of drugs, biological products & medical devices – the missions of federal agencies are as vital as ever. Yet federal employees have become targets of public criticism. Politicians often speak of “federal bureaucrats” who are overpaid – disregarding the education, experience and significant responsibilities of federal civilian workers – and call for reductions in government spending (and by default,…

Welcome to People in Energy Human Capital & HSE Summit for Oil & Energy November 26 – 28, 2012 • Hilton Americas • Houston, TX The 2012 People in Energy Summit will feature two insightful and practitioner led tracks to address the main talent issues facing the industry in today’s global economy: recruitment and retention of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce that is able to lead and sustain operational growth. And because we understand that the brain drain, and the arrival of a new generation of industry workers pose a specific set of operational challenges, this year we will explore…

Welcome to People in Consumer Goods & Services September 24-26, 2012 || Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile The Second Annual People in Consumer Goods & Services Summit will tackle real world workforce issues that are impacting your bottom line and will discuss the implications of economic uncertainty in today’s consumer talent market. Insightful and practitioner led sessions will address the latest strategies in recruitment, workforce planning, learning & development, performance management, engagement, and retention that can drive increased productivity and business excellence in the retail & consumer goods marketplace. Network with Speaker Faculty and Event Participants including: C-Suite Executives,…

HetNet is the must-attend network infrastructure and heterogeneous network roll-out event of 2012, offering accurate and exclusive insights into: * Successful, cost-effective cellular network roll-outs * Building seamless multi-standard, multi-layered networks * Keeping network OPEX and CAPEX to a minimum, enhancing the business case for heterogeneous network deployments incorporating WiFi, small cells, macro cells and everything in between Keynote presentations from international operators such as: Vodafone Group, Telefónica O2, T-Mobile, Claro Brazil, Three UK, Everything Everywhere, Telecom Italia, Turkcell For more information, and to register, please visit http://www.hetneteurope.com

Turning Analytics into Proactive Pricing Management Strategies Leveraging an effective pricing strategy is one of the most under-utilized techniques for an organization to increase its margins, yet it is one of the easiest levers to control. Avoid being one of the companies that lose millions of dollars in revenue yearly due to poor pricing initiatives, and join us at the 3rd Annual Pricing & Revenue Optimization Summit July 30th- August 1st in Chicago. At this summit you will learn from industry leaders and pricing professionals how to integrate value-based pricing into your strategy, predictive analytics to forecast future trends and…

Dear Sir or Madam, As Karlshochschule International University, we are organizing the 2nd International Conference on Narrative & Innovation “Rethinking Diversity”. The conference will take place at our university campus which is located in Karlsruhe, Southwest Germany, on 20th and 21st of September, 2012. The conference will be dedicated to “Diversity”: In the growing dynamism of the globalized world, change in societies, markets and organizations is becoming more and more crucial. Not only from a competitive point of view is the recognition of diversity more valuable, the better its complexity is comprehended. The sub-themes of the conference are following: •…

Speaker panel: • HR Director EMEA, LinkedIn • Global Head of Talent Management, ING Bank • HR Director, Talent & Leadership Development, Nokia • Director, Talent and Reward EMEA, The Walt Disney Company • Global Director of Assessment Services, Hertz • Group Head of Talent Management and Learning, Zurich Financial Services • Global Head of Talent & Reward, Bombardier Transportation • Head of Talent Acquisition, World Economic Forum • Author of "Evaluating the ROI from Learning" • Group Head of Talent, Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS Attend and : • Recognise the importance of Redefining & Rethinking Visions •…

Speaker panel: • HR Director EMEA, LinkedIn • Global Head of Talent Management, ING Bank • HR Director, Talent & Leadership Development, Nokia • Director, Talent and Reward EMEA, The Walt Disney Company • Global Director of Assessment Services, Hertz • Group Head of Talent Management and Learning, Zurich Financial Services • Global Head of Talent & Reward, Bombardier Transportation • Head of Talent Acquisition, World Economic Forum • Author of "Evaluating the ROI from Learning" • Group Head of Talent, Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS Attend and : • Recognise the importance of Redefining & Rethinking Visions •…

CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Management, Economics and Finance (ICMEF 2012) is a traditional conference for scholars of Management, Economics and Finance studies, welcoming participants from around the world, with broad and diverse research interests. Among the many topics related to Management, Economics and Finance, the special focus of the conference is on social responsibility, professional ethics and management. Issues of ethical Management, Economics and Finance, social and environmental sustainability and cohesion of organizations, fair remuneration of workers and management have become prominent. The aim of the conference is to present and discuss research that contributes to the sharing…

2nd Annual Summit on Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (2nd ASBES 2012) is a traditional conference for scholars of business and entrepreneurial studies, welcoming participants from around the world, with broad and diverse research interests. Among the many topics related to business and entrepreneurship, the special focus of 2nd ASBES 2012 is on Social Responsibility, Professional Ethics and Management. Issues of ethical business, social and environmental sustainability and cohesion of organizations, fair remuneration of workers and management have become prominent during the recent financial crises. The aim of the conference is to present and discuss research that contributes to the sharing…

IQPC’s 10th Annual Insurance-Linked Securities Summit is the largest and only truly global ILS event, with investors, brokers, insurers & re-insurers from the U.S., Caribbean, UK, and Europe. Now in its 10th successful year, the conference will draw on a rich history of expert speakers from a variety of relevant fields and attract top companies. It will provide you with the latest investor-focused content and inform you on what’s new, what’s changed, and what to expect in 2012 and beyond. This year’s event will take a special look at some new issues and opportunities in the Insurance-Linked Securities space, including:…

Implementing Effective Electronic Recycling Programs, Disposing Confidential Data Securely, Addressing Current Sustainability Initiatives within Organizations Large organizations must manage the increased volume of hardware rendered obsolete. The nature of the information stored on business computers causes a significant concern/obligation to ensure that financial information, client/patient information, and other proprietary information is properly removed from storage devises as part of the disposition process. IQPC’s Corporate e-Waste Disposal will focus on broad strategies that major corporations (fortune 1,000), academic institutions, healthcare (HCA) and government divisions are employing to ensure commercially and environmentally sound disposal of electronic waste. Additionally, the program will address…

In an exclusive appearance in London, management experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner will take to the stage for a day dedicated to exploring the truth about leadership and how to become an even better leader. They will explain how successful leaders, aside from having differing approaches, all share common patterns of behaviour such as challenging processes, enabling others to act and inspiring a shared vision for the organisation. Jim and Barry are co-authors of the award winning and best-selling book The Leadership Challenge. They have co-authored more than a dozen other leadership books, including A Leader’s Legacy, Credibility: How…

The ability to effectively communicate is at the very core of leadership. To make a difference, leaders must be able to engage their staff, customers and stakeholders in a strategic and impactful way – ensuring that their messages are heard and acted upon. As leaders, we must ask ourselves – who is listening to me? During this conference, Dan Heath & Steve Martin will unpack some fascinating research into the science of communication, influence and persuasion. They will examine questions like "Which messages and communications are most likely to lead to effective and sustainable change?", "What will make your ideas…

The marcus evans Fixed Income e-Trading conference will address current market trends in fixed income electronic trading. Case studies will be showcased with speakers, sharing their experience within e-trading, including highlighting products from cash bonds through CDS, opening up a space for discussion of algorithmic trading and the move towards more autonomous trading. By Attending This Event You Will: 1. Review regulatory changes in the commodities space 2. Examine algorithmic trading in fixed income markets 3. Combat volatility and e-trading 4. Build a portfolio around electronic and OTC methodology 5. Implement e-trading innovation in the fixed income e-trading space 6.…

From the Creators of Call Center Week: Taking Call Center Performance, Productivity & Metrics to the Next Level Gone are the days were contact centers simply answered and responded to calls. Call centers are taking on an increasing strategic role and must strive to enhance customer experience while increasing sales and reducing operating costs. Join Call Center Performance and Productivity & Metrics, September 12-14 in Dallas, Texas and learn how to turn your call center into a profit center. Experience how to create a well-integrated operation across tools like workforce management, coaching, e-learning, performance management, speech analytics and surveys. Plus:…

The inaugural HR Excellence Summit brings together 100+ cross-industry leaders in the field of HR across the Americas to discuss the most pressing human resource issues facing the industry. With a focus on investigating and advancing current and future trends, this summit is a must attend for senior HR Executives looking to make a real impact on their organizations. It is an opportunity for the most senior thinkers and practitioners in the HR community to come together to share experiences, make new contacts and benchmark with their peers. The 2012 event agenda features interactive discussions around: • Integration of HR…