| UK Technology Innovation & Growth Forum London, 20-21 February 2006 |
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Now in its 8th year, the UK Technology Innovation & Growth Forum showcases innovative growth technology firms - both private and small-cap public - who have been hand-picked by the UK's leading technologists, financiers and advisors.
http://www.innovationandgrowthforum.com
| Economist Forum: Doing Business with Pakistan London, 22 February 2006 |
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A key obstacle to the growth of both FDI and portfolio investment in Pakistan is a continued beneficial diplomatic relationships with the US and other Western nations. However, this has been at the expense of some support on home turf, with General Musharraf's power base far from secure. Currently there is no significant threat to his rule, but it is likely that opposition parties will begin to work together more consistently.
Economist Conferences’ roundtable on Doing Business with Pakistan will be an ideal opportunity to engage in direct discussion with government ministers, private sector leaders and policymakers.
The forum is designed to meet the needs of senior-level management, regional & commercial directors, international corporate development specialists, bankers, investment advisers, economists and
analysts for the region.
For more information:
www.economistconferences.com
| Mainstreaming Corporate Social Responsibility 2006 London, 23-24 February 2006 |
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Responsible business practice – whether it appears as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, corporate citizenship or another current term – is now for many companies a core part of the business and management training process. The trend is moving towards embedding CSR into the business rather than positioning it as simply an “add-on” function.
In a world where stakeholders demand that business operates in a responsible way with ever increasing standards of accountability and transparency, the way business responds to the community and the environment in which it operates is now more real than ever. This goes far beyond the corporate philanthropy of the past, and is now for many becoming an integral part of business strategy and day-to-day operations.
| The Eighth Annual CFO European Summit: London, 8-9 March 2006 Vision, Leadership and the CFO |
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Vision and leadership—two skills that, if not already, will soon be permanent fixtures on every leading-edge CFO's CV. Staying at the top of your finance profession demands that you—and your finance teams—demonstrate both skills, while mastering an ability to manage not only the numbers, but also the business. It is without a doubt a tall order.
Now in its eighth year, the Annual CFO European Summit, brings together a range of finance experts to show how both vision and leadership are becoming part of the DNA of finance. On March 8th and 9th, we provide a forum that allows delegates to explore—via a thought-provoking mix of case studies, panel debates and networking—the key factors driving today's visionary finance leaders.
For more information:
www.economistconferences.com
Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
Wednesday, 16 March 2006
The 10th anniversary Benefit Gala Hosts invite you to attend the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival Benefit Gala on Wednesday, 15 March 2006. The evening will feature the U.K. Premiere of LAND OF THE BLIND, directed by Robert Edwards, followed by a Question and Answer session and a reception at Dartmouth House.
Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. We stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, nongovernmental organization, supported by contributions from private individuals and foundations worldwide. It accepts no government funds, directly or indirectly.
For further information, please call 020 7713 2773 or email erin.rattazzi@hrw.org
| Internet Home Alliance: Collaborative Research Planning Conference 2006 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida, 28–29 March 2006 |
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Produced by Internet Home Alliance, a cross-industry network of companies conducting collaborative research in the connected home space, the conference is the only conference that gives key players
in the digital home market an opportunity to hear the latest connected home research and work side-by-side to develop connected home solution concepts for testing within the Alliance’s collaborative
(multi-company) research program.
The goals of the conference are to provide attendees with insights into consumers' home technology wants and needs, uncover relevant and viable digital home product and service concepts for
further exploration and/or testing and help attendees meet and form lasting relationships with other key players in the connected home space.
www.internethomealliance.com or contact mary@internethomealliance.com
| The wVOIP Forum 2006 Paris, 29-30 March 2006 |
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Examining the business models to drive the growth of wireless VOIP
wVOIP is one of the buzz words in the telco industry at the moment – and everyone needs to know: When will it become a reality? What impact is it going to have on my business? In order to answer these questions, and ensure that you remain ahead of your peers, there are certain issues that need to be addressed, discussed and overcome.
The wVOIP Forum 2006 is designed for you to maximize learning and networking opportunities. The presentations, panel sessions and roundtable discussions are carefully designed to ensure that your challenges and issues are fully addressed and overcome.
| The Telecommunications Executive Network 2006 3rd Annual Congress London, 26-27 April 2006 |
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TEN2006 is a unique gathering which brings together the leading communications service providers across all platforms with cutting edge suppliers and content companies to answer the question:
What’s next for the industry?
It’s a new world in communications and TEN2006 is a unique venue where industry professionals gather to find answers to the evolving challenges. What is the next technology, service, content,
partnership companies need to stay competitive and successful as the industry continues to rapidly evolve?
Julie Meyer, CEO of Ariadne Capital Ltd, will be speaking at this event.
www.ten2006.com
| Government UK IT Summit 2006 London, 8-9 May 2006 |
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This leading strategic conference on IT in the public sector brings together the key sector decision makers to discuss key IT and communication procurement issues and influencing factors around the e-government agenda.
| Innovate!Europe 2006 London 15-17 May 2006 |
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Innovate!Europe is a unique event where Europe’s business and public-sector leaders debate the emerging opportunities in the global technology market and meet Europe’s
most promising entrepreneurial companies.
Now in its second year, Innovate!Europe brings together hundreds of technology executives, investors, customers, service providers, and journalists to hear insightful keynotes by market-leading
executives, to participate in vibrant debates, and to see Europe’s most promising technology products and companies - all carefully vetted by Guidewire Group’s renowned analysts.
The event program identifies the new market trends which are driving critical business sectors, such as media, transportation, telecommunications, consumer electronics, financial
services, and information technology. These trends are illustrated with live, fast-paced product demonstrations from innovative start-ups.
Innovate!Europe is produced by Guidewire Group, a leading global research firm focused exclusively on emerging technology companies and markets.
For more information, or to register for the event at the early bird discount rate, please visit www.innovate-events.com and enter the code
AC0206.
Guidewire Group Innovator!Days in Europe, March 2006
Meet with our analysts in Europe and Israel
Are you a technology entrepreneur? Is your company a European early-stage start-up with a great product to bring to market?
Guidewire Group ( www.guidewiregroup.com ) is a global research firm focusing exclusively on emerging information technology markets. Through
our online media, market reports and executive events, we identify the products and trends that will matter most – now and in the future.
Each year, we meet with hundreds of innovative companies – from early-stage startups to established technology leaders – to understand the impact they will have on the markets they serve.
Guidewire Group technology analysts will be hosting briefing meetings in Europe and Israel. If you are interested in meeting one-on-one with our analysts in person or via telephone, please
complete the form at http://www.innovate-events.com/meeting . If you would like to be invited to our hosted evening cocktail receptions
in the cities listed above, please e-mail Julie@guidewiregroup.com for an invitation.
Tuesday, 7 March – Paris, France |
Tuesday, 14 March – Tel’Aviv, Israel |
Thursday, 9 March – Dublin, Ireland |
Wednesday, 15 March – Barcelona, Spain |
Friday, 10 March – London, England |
Thursday, 16 March – Zaragoza, Spain |
Monday, 13 March – Tel’Aviv, Israel |
Friday, 17 March – Madrid, Spain |
There are a limited number of meeting slots available, so please contact us as soon as possible prior to February 27, 2005. Selected applicants may also be invited to exhibit at our Innovate!Europe executive event in May 2006 (see listing below).
| Fast Track 100 awards event Oxfordshire, Date TBC, 2006 |
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This is an invitation-only awards event for those companies listed on the latest Fast Track 100
league table. The awards event will be held at Sir Richard Branson's Oxfordshire home in May 2006 (date to be confirmed).
The 2005 conference opened with growth stories from three entrepreneurs who appeared on past
Fast Track league tables: Sir Robin Saxby who floated ARM Holdings, Michael Murphy who became chief executive of Friends Reunited after a management buy-in, and the founder of Pets at Home,
Anthony Preston, who recently sold his business for £230m. The business editor of The Sunday Times then chaired questions. This was followed by double Olympic gold medallist and chair of the
London 2012 Olympic bid, Lord Coe; and the afternoon concluded with an hour's Q&A session with Sir Richard Branson.
For more information: www.fastrack.co.uk
| AlwaysOn Summit @ Stanford California, 25-27 July 2006 |
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AlwaysOn’ Annual Innovation Summit @ Stanford is the most powerful thought leader and business development conference in Silicon Valley. Each year the summit focuses on sweet spots in the technology markets- where innovation is disrupting behavior and creating new business opportunities.
For more information:
www.alwayson-network.com