Summary: Big Data and Analytics Utilities Summit provides an interactive opportunity to speak with and learn from data, analytics, strategy, asset, information and insight leaders within the utilities industry. Description: Utility companies are facing a data tsunami with information pouring in from smart meters, smart grids, customer calls, online forms, social media, streaming videos, photography and more. But what does this data mean to you...

Regulatory investigations around the globe have reached an all time high. According to recent studies, the number of UK companies retaining outside counsel for advice in regulatory investigations jumped from 25% to over 75% in 2012. Today's reality is that compliance risk reaches far beyond domestic borders. Multijurisdictional investigations and agency cooperation are becoming the norm. Global Investigations Summit, taking place in London on...

The changing nature of the modern world means that there are increasing numbers of risk scenarios that cannot be managed within that framework. Failures of national infrastructure (such as the power-failure in north India that left 600 million people without electricity); collapse of international banking IT systems, which could leave individuals and organisations with no cash or working capital; natural disasters, terrorism, pandemics, politi...

Following the success of Russia’s ERA GLONASS, the European Commission have called for mandatory M2M systems to feature in all automobiles by 2015. This system will be known as Pan European eCall. Description: eCall is a pan-European in-vehicle emergency call service based on 112, the common European Emergency number. In the event of an accident, data automatically transmitted through the eCall system, whilst a voice call is set up, allo...

Exploring diversity, equity and inclusion in Higher Education. As the Australian tertiary sector continues on a path of expansion with widening participation at the core of national policy and institutional mission, social inclusion has become an underpinning for university strategy. With the globalised environment reflected in the high diversity of campus populations, continuing efforts to embed equity, diversity and inclusion goals across th...

Designing, developing and delivering world class railway systems for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As set out in the Saudi Railway Master Plan (SRMP), Saudi Arabia will invest 63 billion SAR (approximately $17 billion) between 2010 and 2025 into its railway infrastructure. The vision is to develop and maintain an advanced and integrated multimodal transport system to support economic growth in the Kingdom. Key projects and milestones include th...

Encouraging Economic Development in challenging times Mining activity is slowing across Western Australia. Increased collaboration and planning through all levels of government and across a wide range of stakeholders will ensure that Western Australia can maintain its position as Australia’s most successful economy. Economic Development Western Australia will deliver workable solutions to encourage economic growth, resilience and diversi...

Developing effective strategies to counter project and political risk in African operations. The African mining industry’s sheer abundance of potential is in little doubt. Yet for mining companies operating across the continent, as well as those pursuing the vast opportunities it provides, their ability to capitalise upon this potential is undermined by wide reaching and varying risks. The first ever Mining Risk Management Summit: Africa...

Summary: Four separately bookable, hands on group learning series designed to enable you confidently dive into the world of mlearning, gamification and simulation. Description: Learning and Development Tools to Prepare You for 2014. In order to provide performance solutions for business clients, L and D professionals need to have their finger on the pulse of the latest in technologies, methods and media across the industry. This is why it is c...

The summit will let you explore why strong governance is the bedrock for any successful fund and help you analyse key de-risking solutions for the pensions industry. First 30 end users go free. The event will give you an independent overview of the options available to your scheme and will debate the benefits and pitfalls of various strategies and approaches. It is the only event that will offer you invaluable insight into how to effectively i...