Informa Australia is pleased to announce the first and only Direct Action Policy Conference to be held on the 3-4 March 2014 at the Sydney Harbour Marriott. The conference will examine the climate change initiatives developed under the new Coalition Government. Speakers confirmed to date include: David Green, CEO, Clean Energy CouncilSteve Davy, CEO, HydroTasmania Karen Durand, Corporate Environment and Sustainability Manager, Incitec Pivot Li...

Key Learning Outcomes Review technical components of the gas supply chain – how it’s formed, found and produced Analyse the upstream, gas transportation and downstream gas business structures Discover the foundations of the Australian gas market and inter/intra sector relationships Understand the gas commercialisation process Review the analytical tools used by the industry to make investment decisions Examine strategic and commerc...

Key Learning Outcomes Overview of system engineering – defining field developments and subsea hardware Appreciate subsea architecture options, field lay-outs and system design Discover flow assurance – hydraulic system analysis, issues and drivers Understand subsea well operations – well heads and Xmas trees Comprehend subsea production control systems and chemical injection Review templates, manifolds and associated hardware...

Key Learning Outcomes Understand the unique mix of analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills required to be a competent negotiator Analyse contractual terms, legal obligations, risks and liabilities Determine the economic value of various contract terms and what’s important for both sides Negotiate and assess the value of contractual terms and how to close the deal Examine and assess the structure, components, key clauses, pros and...

This first-of-its-kind workshop has been designed as a result of extensive research with technical and commercial personnel in the rail industry. There is a fundamental void of knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the complex interdependency of roles, responsibilities, and technical challenges that affect the success of multi-disciplinary rail projects – whether that is in design, procurement, construction or operations. As we kn...

Many public sector professionals are familiar with the concept of Business Process Management (BPM), but what they may not know is how technology, management strategy, and current circumstances have combined to create renewed interest in BPM. Refresh your understanding of how smart processes can help meet your organizational objectives. This focused workshop will cover BPM essentials today and how to identify primary targets for process improv...

Informa Life Sciences 10th Annual Global eCTD Management conference brings together more regulatory agency and industry speakers than any other electronic submissions conference in Europe. Conference Highlights Hear the latest progress on EU telematics initiatives, including EU eSubmissions Roadmap, EMA Gateway, CESP, eAF and eSignatures Gain first hand regulatory feedback, advice and updates from 7 EU and international regulatory agencies Sau...

The event will hear from senior government ministers and defence officials, following the recent election, and will centre on the theme What does government want of industry?' The Congress will connect industry delegates to government ministers and Department of Defence Personnel as well as speakers from Prime contractors and SMEs. A diverse program of speeches, panel discussions and workshops will seek to address key defence developments, cap...

Informa Australia, Australia's premiere provider of national forums for policy and professional discussion, is proud to announce a new flagship education event: The Future of Learning. This two-day national forum will focus on new approaches, technologies, environments and best practices in post-secondary education. The agenda will address issues such as: The changing market for post-secondary education: opportunities and threatsLearning prior...

At a time when Australia is engaged in a national discussion on marriage equality, on LGBTIQ aged care on protections for LGBTIQ people under the Sex Discrimination Act, this timely two day forum broadens the discussion on LGBTIQ affairs. Leaders from the LGBTIQ community who have worked for years to extend, enable and establish equal rights are joined by legal experts, researchers and providers in health and education, community and governmen...