Dates: 7 Sep 2010 - 9 Sep 2010
San Jose Marriott, CA, USA
Smart Energy International is the smart energy industry’s platform to the future. The event will focus on integration strategies for all the different components of the smart energy ecosystem. Featuring three key tracks on Energy Sustainability, Operations Excellence and Customer Engagement, the event will deliver insights from local and international utilities, government agencies and leading technology vendors.
Organiser: Spint intelligent
Contact email address: Nazya Ayaz
Contact telephone number: (+27) 21 700 3500
Contact fax number: (+27) 21 700 3501
Dates: 15 Sep 2010 - 16 Sep 2010
JW Marriott Hotel Union Square, San Francisco, California
The Private Equity Summit for Institutional Investors is designed for institutional investors to address current trends in Private Equity, Venture Capital and Leveraged Buyouts. Set to take place in September 2010, this private equity conference will investigate a variety of investment avenues and the most effective strategies for investing in each. We will discuss such issues as private equity portfolio theory, fund of funds as an investment vehicle, private equity buyouts in emerging markets, real estate opportunities and pitfalls, fixed income alternative investments, international investing, and more. In addition, we will cover operation and taxation issues, as well as valuation guidelines in order to keep attendees ahead of the curve.
For information regarding cost, registration, and hotels, please see our website or email marketing@opalgroup.net
Organiser: Opal Group
Contact email address: Anne Marie La Scala
Contact telephone number: (212) 532-9898
Contact fax number: (212) 532-7151
Dates: 22 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010
The Bloomsbury Hotel London
Iron ore markets around the globe are experiencing dramatic changes. Price negotiations for iron ore continue, with several pricing mechanisms proposed to take the place of the annual benchmark pricing system, which has set market pricing for over 40 years.
The programme will present a balanced mixture of plenary sessions and interactive discussions; focus sessions and keynote addresses. See full agenda at: http://www.immevents.com/eu-ironore
Organiser: Informa Events
Contact email address: Tina Larssen
Contact telephone number: 02 9080 4300
Contact fax number: 02 9290 2577
Dates: 6 Oct 2010 - 8 Oct 2010
The Devere Holborn Bars, London
Dry bulk demand, particularly iron ore, coking and thermal coal demand from China and India remain strong and are set to surge in the second half of 2010. The rapid recovery of freight rates from a catastrophic collapse in 2008 has seen fixtures for capesize, panamax, handysize and handymax vessels rebound and remain firm.
Organiser: Informa Events
Contact email address: Tina Larssen
Contact telephone number: 02 9080 4300
Contact fax number: 02 9290 2577
Dates: 13 Oct 2010 - 14 Oct 2010
Fira Palace, Barcelona
Hosted by the Port Authority of Barcelona and in association with Containerisation International, this event is the key strategic forum for all stakeholders in the Mediterranean liner industry.
With contributions from key industry players including:
- Christine Cabau, Senior Vice President Asia, Mediterranean, Red Sea, CMA-CGM
- Cristina Domenech, Manager Import-Export, Mango
- Cas Pouderoyen, Senior Vice President, Global Sea Freight, Agility
- Vincent Rome, International Seafreight / Aifreight Manager, Groupe Renault
- Samuel Salama, Division Manager Import/Export, Carrefour Spain
- Diego Perdones, Maersk Line
Organiser: Informa Maritime Events
Contact email address: Trina Chakravarti
Contact telephone number: 0044 (0)20 7017 5511
Dates: 18 Oct 2010 - 20 Oct 2010
Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London, UK
Amidst global financial volatility, UK pension strategists are carefully balancing their portfolios between wise risk management and innovative portfolio diversification. In time for a much needed ideas and strategies exchange, the highly acclaimed UK Pensions & Investments Summit provides a unique interactive forum for the gate keepers of the UK pension funds and leading asset managers all aiming to explore investment best practices and their application as drivers for maximum return and minimum risk.
Organiser: marcus evans
Contact telephone number: DanielaT@marcusevanscy.com
Dates: 25 Oct 2010 - 27 Oct 2010
Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo, Monaco
The European Alternative and Institutional Investing Summit will bring together institutional investment and private wealth management industry professionals from throughout North America and Europe for three days of engaging discussions on a wide range of common investment challenges and opportunities in both traditional and alternative investments. As we move forward, the ever-quickening pace of globalization compels investors and managers to continuously look beyond their own borders for innovative solutions to increasingly complex investment decisions. This event is a unique opportunity for meaningful exchange with colleagues from both sides of the Atlantic on a wide range of investing topics that are common to all who are charged with the management of institutional and sizable private assets.
UNIQUE CONFERENCE FORMAT
This alternative investing conference will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by institutional investors, consultants and academics. Power Point presentations are prohibited.
DIVERSE PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHIC
The European Alternative & Institutional Investing Summit will feature participants from over a dozen countries from throughout Europe and North America.
Organiser: Opal Group
Contact email address: Anne Marie La Scala
Contact telephone number: (212) 532-9898 x 246
Contact fax number: (212) 532-7151
Dates: 3 Nov 2010
London
Global Financial Forum
The New Global Economic Order
Speakers include: Olivier Blanchard, IMF; Alfredo Sáenz Abad, Banco Santander; John S Varley, Barclays and William R White, OECD. Join these and other key figures from governments, regulatory bodies, financial institutions and international organizations to discuss vital issues such as:
• How can exit strategies from crisis-driven stimulus measures best be timed?
• Are the Financial Stability Board and the G20 providing enough support for macroprudential supervision?
• What is the role of investment banks in restoring growth?
• Investors looking for growth have focused on emerging economies, but are prospects secure or are new risks developing?
Registration
http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/gff
Organiser: Chatham House
Contact email address: Esther Stoffels
Contact telephone number: +44 (0)20 7957 5753
Contact fax number: 44 (0)20 7321 2045
Dates: 22 Nov 2010 - 23 Nov 2010
Courthouse Doubletree Hilton, London
In association with Lloyd’s List, this event is the key port summit addressing how to harness new opportunities to remain competitive in your business. This year the focus will be the benefits and challenges of port centric logistic developments in ports of the world and how these are driving down costs in the supply chain.
The 2010 panel includes:
- Soren Toft, Maersk Line
- Neil Davidson, Drewry Shipping Consultants
- Charles Meaby, DP World London Gateway
- Michel Jenné, BNP Paribas Fortis Bank
Organiser: Informa Maritime Events
Contact email address: Trina Chakravarti
Contact telephone number: 0044 (0)20 7017 5511
Dates: 25 Nov 2010 - 26 Nov 2010
Avonmouth House, London
During this two day course you will understand how KPIs are being used as a performance management system capable of meeting the customers’ and shareholders’ ever increasing requirements. In addition you will benefit from linking performance management to business strategy to create a dynamic system that encourages sustainable growth and renewal.
Industry experts will present a wide range of practical sessions, where you will have access to best practices, case studies and discussion forums.
Organiser: Lloyds Maritime Academy
Contact email address: Trina Chakravarti
Contact telephone number: +44 (0)020 7017 5510
Dates: 30 Nov 2010 - 2 Dec 2010
Berlin, Germany
World Drug Manufacturing 2010 will debate the latest industry challenges occurring throughout small molecule and biologic manufacturing. The industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce costs, in order to remain competitive against generics. It is therefore more important than ever that companies reduce waste, streamline processes and increase their global presence. The main themes of this year’s event are: Increasing innovation and reducing costs across global operations.
Organiser: World Trade Group
Contact email address: Anne Shildrake
Contact telephone number: +44 (0) 207 202 7690
Dates: 2 Dec 2010 - 3 Dec 2010
London
Global Directors Forum's "Private Equity Convention Russia ( CIS) & Eurasia" 2-3 December 2010, London is designed as a networking platform for bringing together all the major general and limited partners investing and operating in Russia, the countries of the former USSR, China, India and the Middle East.
This convention will be assembled and delivered as the discussion based networking platform, where private equity professionals will be able to exchange their views and opinions in a friendly but structured conversation.
There will be no presentations or speeches in the discussion rooms, just extended exchange of opinions, ideas, and networking.
Everyone participates in the conversation equally and to their own willingness. A participant may choose and join any of the discussion he/she may find most useful. GDF meetings do not aim to gather the greatest number of participants, only the most senior: Alchemists of SuccessTM
Organiser: Global Directors Forum UK
Contact email address: Konstantine Malinovski
Contact telephone number: + 44 (0) 208 783 9535
Dates: 19 Jan 2011 - 21 Jan 2011
London, United Kingdom
This event will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest SuperGrid developments and technological innovations in order to share experience and knowledge. The conference will consist of keynote and case study presentations to catalyze business development and successful renewable practices. Panel of experts consist of high level management presenting from FOSG, 50 Hertz & ENTSO-E, Elia, DESERTEC, Siemens, PwC, National Grid, Climate Parliament, ABB, EFET, Global Marine Systems and others.
Organiser: InnoQube Ltd
Contact email address: Sarah Adams
Contact telephone number: +421 944 263926
Dates: 3 Feb 2011 - 4 Feb 2011
London
Global Directors Forum's "Private Equity Convention CEE & Northern Europe 3-4 February 2011, London is designed as a networking platform for bringing together all the major general and limited partners investing and operating in Central Eastern Europe and Northern Europe.
This convention will be assembled and delivered as the discussion based networking platform, where private equity professionals will be able to exchange their views and opinions in a friendly but structured conversation.
There will be no presentations or speeches in the discussion rooms, just extended exchange of opinions, ideas, and networking.
Everyone participates in the conversation equally and to their own willingness. A participant may choose and join any of the discussion he/she may find most useful. GDF meetings do not aim to gather the greatest number of participants, only the most senior: Alchemists of SuccessTM
Organiser: Global Directors Forum UK
Contact email address: Konstantine Malinovski
Contact telephone number: + 44 (0) 208 783 9535
Dates: 22 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011
Perth Sheraton
Iron ore was one of the commodity success stories in 2009 & 2010 and looks set to continue its healthy performance. Industry volatility, pricing, mergers, huge investments and expansions set the scene for 2011. With over 380 senior executives attending last year’s event, the 14th annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast looks set to continue its role as Australia’s premier event for the regions iron ore and steel industry. Featuring Keynote presentations from Rio Tinto Iron Ore & BHP Billiton Iron Ore, see full details at www.globalironore.com.au
Organiser: Informa
Contact email address: Tina Larssen