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KEY THEMES FOR 2018 HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN: Learn how human centred design can impact the outcome of business strategy. CONTACT CENTRES: Delivering a connected channel strategy by harnessing the voice of the customer to define product design, engagement and retention strategies. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Meeting the needs of the digital consumer by developing tailored experiences and products AI: Cutting through the AI debate - delivering better customer service through AI and augmenting experiences. DATA & ANALYTICS: Your true competitive advantage lies in your customer data and understanding how you can derive value from it to create personalised experiences. Learn how to…

This course provides an essential introduction to the role, duties and legal responsibilities of director, and to the workings on a board. Delivering an essential understanding of the board's role in corporate governance and risk management, this introduction to the duties and legal responsibilities of a director will enable you to tackle the challenges of the boardroom with fresh confidence and progress your career to the next level. Whether you're a newly appointed director, aspiring to a position on the board, or looking to improve your performance with fresh insight, this practical two-day course will equip you with the crucial…

Join senior-level rare earths consumers, producers, processors, traders and government representatives for networking and in-depth insight on rare earths supply, end product demand, navigating supply chain concerns, the future of rare earths substitutions and much more! Prices: Pre-Registration Discount (Now-February 16): USD 1095 Early Registration Discount (February 17-March 16): USD 1295 Standard Registration (After March 16): USD 1595 Category: Conferences | Energy and Environment | Mining Time: 5:00 pm to 12:05 pm

The rapid development of electric vehicles has driven demand for lithium-ion battery metals and the materials that goes into producing it. Understand how the raw materials supply chain will cope to meet increasing demand. URL: Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/192626-1?pid=154 Prices: Pre-Registration Discount (Now-February 16): USD 1095 Early Registration Discount (February 17-March 16): USD 1295 Standard Registration (After March 16): USD 1595 Category: Conferences

The rapid development of electric vehicles has driven demand for lithium-ion battery metals and the materials that goes into producing it. Understand how the raw materials supply chain will cope to meet increasing demand. Prices: Pre-Registration Discount (Now-February 16): USD 1095 Early Registration Discount (February 17-March 16): USD 1295 Standard Registration (After March 16): USD 1595 Category: Conferences, Energy & Environment Time: 2:00 pm to 12:05 pm

Increased employee mobility, technology, multi-generational workforce and access to large amounts of data continue to impact rewards and benefits strategies with an increased number of organisations reworking their strategy. This together with a declining increase in budgets has resulted in organisation formulating innovative total rewards packages to attract, retain and engage their workforce. The 2018 edition of the Compensation And Benefits Forum will discuss how your organisation can utilize technology and data as well as regional best practice in total reward strategy for an increasingly engaged workforce. URLs: Inquiries: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-1?pid=154 Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-2?pid=154 Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-3?pid=154 Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-4?pid=154 Twitter: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-5?pid=154 YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/200014-6?pid=154…

Central Banking's Windsor Training Series is designed to equip senior decision-makers in financial institutions around the world to meet the increasing challenges which they face professionally. The chosen format of meetings - roundtable discussions under the Chatham House Rule - is designed to encourage delegates to share experiences and benchmark practices and policies in a confidential environment. The venue - Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park - is chosen to allow delegates to step back from day-to-day pressures and swap perspectives with peers. As an independent organisation, Central Banking Publications arranges a diverse group of presenters drawn from the official sector,…

Aged care service providers are being driven into a more competitive marketplace, for which technology will play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies and cost effectiveness, while also providing better care for the customer. The Driving Performance in Aged Care IT conference will discuss how to best leverage technology investment to support and assist business operations and meet the ongoing legislative changes shaping the industry. Conference highlights - Strategies to create a technology roadmap - Overcoming the divide between business and IT - How to put customers at the heart of the business - Adapting to higher expectations from tech-savvy…

In 2018, the oil And gas industry will reach a digital turning point whereby companies will put in place a coherent digital vision with strategies encompassing newest technology in IT and OT. Companies will continue to clearly differentiate between core And context, questioning traditional ways of providing software and services to their workforce and business partners. Equally, Oil And Gas companies are turning to Energy providers with a larger portfolio of products And services. More than ever, IT will be the driving force to develop new markets and gain further competitiveness. Organizations that wish to stay ahead must reach new…

Event Format: The event will kick off with 11 pre-conference workshops. Topics will include: smart metering integration, SAP S/4HANA migration and SAP Cloud Innovations. The workshops will feature presentations, demos and real-life scenarios. The conference itself will include new customer reference stories from international organizations including E.ON, EDP, EWE Turkey, FAYRS, Uniper, Centrica, Jemena, SA Power Networks, Loudon Water and many more. Keynote sessions will be led by SAP solution experts and industry technology gurus alongside live demos, microforums, dedicated interactive sessions and a partner exhibition shared with the co-located SAP Conference for Oil and Gas. Attendees will also be…

SME World summit has established itself as the UAE’s biggest and most inspiring celebration of entrepreneurship since its launch in 2013. Its prominence, prestige and quality led to attracting over 7,000 entrepreneurs from the region. The summit celebrates the hopes and ambitions of each enterprise that strives in the challenging market to win the race of quality. The one-day grand event brings to the fore an unrivalled combination of visionary individuals, industry thought leaders, heads from the corporate world, government dignitaries, high profile entrepreneurs, business owners, C-level executives, investors and worldwide media, get insights through power-packed panel discussions, enriching workshops,…

TheTicketingBusiness Forum is a high-level networking and knowledge exchange event designed to address the specific needs of key executives engaged in the development and implementation of entertainment ticketing solutions. Drawing a crowd of C-Level attendees from 40+ countries across 5 continents, each year we bring together the industry’s key thinkers, movers and shakers from the world’s leading organisations spanning the entire ticketing spectrum – including: Venue Owners & Operators Rights Holders System Suppliers Ticket Agencies Marketing and Digital Agencies Payment Processing Consultants Potential Disruptors and other New Market Entrants Alongside the international conference programme, TheTicketingBusiness Forum incorporates a compact mini-exhibition…

3rd Annual Blockchain Conference: Silicon Valley 2018. If you're interested in learning why Blockchain is disrupting multiple industries or how to raise an ICO this event is for you! 3rd Annual Blockchain Conference: Silicon Valley 2018. This event is part of our April ICO Roadshow: North America. Take your company on the road with us this April. Connect with potential partners, investors and influencers in the Blockchain and Token industry. Silicon Valley - April 17th New York - April 19th Toronto - April 24th Chicago - April 27th Price Earlybird Tickets: USD 329 Time: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

The agenda has been curated with the aim to provide our delegates with the latest information on cutting-edge IT strategy developments and solutions that are driving innovation and enabling smart business decision making in leading financial institutions today. The agenda will take a closer look at all the key disruptors such as AI, machine learning, blockchain technology, alternative data and cognitive analytics and how they can be leveraged to solve real business needs. It will dive deeper into the best practices at large firms who are integrating and deploying these new techniques and technologies, enabling our delegates to make more…

The TrainHR webinar is approved by HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider. Overview: Join us to learn about current best practices and how to organize the new hire experience to build commitment, confidence and competence.We will include how to integrate technology, such as online gaming, and mobile applications that will engage and inspire your new talent to quickly grasp the knowledge and skills they need to perform in the new job. Why waste time? Get them up to speed immediately so that they can rapidly contribute to the achievement of your desired business results. Join us to see the latest in…

With global LPG demand growing and Iran emerging as a significant player in the industry, the 3rd Argus Iran LPG and Petrochemicals Conference provides an exclusive platform for industry experts to gain insight into market trends, explore opportunities and develop new relationships to navigate the evolving landscape. Following the success of the first two editions, the 3rd Argus Iran LPG and Petrochemicals Conference will bring together local and international LPG producers, traders, marketing and distribution companies, government entities, propane dehydrogenation (PDH) producers, shipping companies and EPC companies. Join key stakeholders on 17-18 April 2018 in Tehran to hear more about…

OVERVIEW The current technology driven turbulent business environment presents many challenges to business manager. One primary challenge is the ability to predict and plan for the future which is unexpectedly unpredictable. Changes are constant. Companies struggle to find ways to find manage resources and find ways to thrive and survive in this turbulent business environment. Traditional budgeting has been overtaken by these constantly changing events as is currently outdated and irrelevant for the following reasons: • Too time consuming • Based on assumptions that may not be valid • Focuses on past events not future possibilities • Creates a “use…

OVERVIEW The passage of Sarbanes-Oxley back in 2002 forced many companies to look deeper into internal Accounts Payable controls. They realized that is was not an easy task. Implementing internal controls takes time, money, and effort. However, if fraud or missteps are uncovered, it will be worth the investment. If not, you have the knowledge that your ship is tight. There are several approaches you can try to tighten up your A/P operations and thereby perform an internal audit; which in itself will be fruitful for future audits and investigations. These approaches require some data gathering, procedural changes, and employee…

OVERVIEW Communication is a two-way process to exchange ideas. We communicate in order to elicit some type of response. Some examples of a response could be more knowledge, a specific action, or some type of emotion. Understanding the D.I.S.C. profile will help understand the four different personality type and how they like to receive information. Do you have a clear understanding of how to communicate with others? If you could exploit your communication style what would it mean to results at your company? WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Did you know that … • 70% of small to mid-size businesses claim…

As the country's economic, cultural and historic center, Istanbul hosts the SB community for a 6th year. Learn how business leaders are working together to solve challenges unique to emerging economies that contribute toward a sustainable future. Our mission is to inspire and enable business and brand value creation through innovation for sustainability at scale. Sustainable Brands® provides a collaborative environment for honest and productive dialog through our live events, corporate member network, and digital platform. We focus on the ability for global brands to drive wide-scale systemic change through integration of disruptive innovation and pre-competitive collaboration. The emergence of…