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...

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...

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...

This event will explore the shifts in power and influence facilitated by the advent of large-scale digital connectivity, in relations between states, governments, individuals and the private sector. Is the internet fundamentally changing the face of politics? Increased connectivity has changed state-to-state relationships and relations between governments, individuals and the private sector. Patterns of economic interaction and the nature, siz...

What is Ecochem? We bring together the world's most influential industry and government leaders, scientists, young future leaders and innovators from across the chemical industry and value chains to accelerate innovation, research, commercialisation and market uptake in the design, production and use of efficient, effective, safe and more environmentally benign chemical products and processes. Agenda Three packed days of 200 interactive presen...

Amphibious Operations in the 21st Century: Project - Support - Assist PROJECTing power and capabilities, in strength and in depth, around the worldSUPPORTing the fleet at sea, delivering powerful command and control systems and allowing advanced resupply at seaASSISTing in humanitarian operations, bringing airlift and large scale medical facilities straight to the trouble zone Marine forces are always looking for ways to enhance tactical mobil...

SC Congress Chicago is a unique conference and expo experience for private and public sector information security professionals. It offers practical solutions, expert guidance and timely information to help effectively combat today's cyber criminals. Given huge jumps in the number of cyber attacks, such assistance should go a long way in helping you strengthen your organization's risk management position and tighten up needed security controls...

Integrating systems and streamlining the flow of data from field to boardroom. i-Field. Smart Field. The Field of the Future: Over the years, digital oilfields have been given many names, yet their purpose, aims and challenges remain essentially the same. In an era in which regulatory pressures are constantly mounting, and the complexities involved in developing future oil reserves are rising, oil and gas companies need to optimise their produ...

Summary: We are proud to announce that Offshore Safety Stavanger will be coming to Stavanger, Norway from 18-20 November 2013. Description: The dedicated HSEQ event dealing specifically with health, safety, environmental and quality challenges within the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Offshore Safety Stavanger is a must attend event for those eager to keep abreast of developments within the offshore safety space specific to Norway and to achieve...