Conferences on June 03, 2013

Solid-waste management is a major challenge in urban areas throughout the world. Without an effective and efficient solid-waste management program, the waste generated from various human activities, both industrial and domestic, can result in health hazards and have a negative impact on the environment. Understanding the waste generated, the availability of resources, and the environmental conditions of a particular society are important to developing an appropriate waste-management system.

The Emerging Market Investments Summit 2013 is a premium forum bringing together institutional investors and emerging market fund managers & consultants. As an invitation-only event taking place behind closed doors, the summit offers an intimate environment for a focused discussion of key new drivers shaping institutional asset allocation.

The Alternative Returns Summit 2013 is a premium forum bringing together regional insitutional investors and international fund managers. As an invitation-only event taking place behind closed doors it offers an intimate environment for a focused discussion of key new drivers shaping diversified asset allocation and a thorough selection process ensures qualified audience which grants unparalleled business and networking opportunities in a luxurious and stimulating environment.

SMi Group’s 12th annual Contactless Payments conference features an a two-day programme also features senior industry figures from Transport for London, Banca Comerciala Romana, Gx, EMVCo, Locke Lord LLP plus and more, focusing on themes including evolving Transport Payments, Emerging Payments and their market impact, Mobile Payments, developing usage of Contactless technology including at large-scale events. URL: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/contactless-payments25.asp Email: awilliamson@smi-online.co.uk

Summary: The Annual National PPP Summit will provide a focus on some of the key issues that are driving PPP projects to date. Description: A major topic to be explored and discussed is the difficulties of financing PPP projects and the factors that need to be taken into account. The 13th Annual National PPP Summit will provide a focus on the key issues that are driving current and future PPP projects. This conference will explore the innovative options in financing PPP projects, as well as discuss the latest challenges surrounding the effectiveness of PPPs in today’s environment. Hear about the current PPP strategies in Australia, in comparison with other nations. Case studies will describe the latest bidding and partnership strategies of projects past, present and future. ...

Connecting Capital with Innovation With Asian countries rapidly emerging as drivers of growth in both research and investment in biotechnology, Asia is the place to be to find new biotech projects, partners and investors. Featuring a mix of expert keynotes and biotech company presentations, Asia Biotech Invest merges market intelligence with investment opportunities and will act as your guide to successful biotech investment. Join 300+ cutting-edge biotech innovators together with Asia’s investment community to discover and fund the future of biotech at Asia Biotech Invest in Hong Kong this June. Visit www.AsiaBiotechInvest.com to get an overview of the programme and topics to be addressed. Alternatively, contact us on info@BeaconEvents.com or call our customer services team ...

George Osborne has claimed that, ‘Britain is turning a corner,’ and is experiencing the fastest growth since the 1980s. This is seemingly good news but there are still significant risks to future growth and significant questions remain as to whether the UK’s growth will ever return to trend. Bringing together the most recognised economic commentators, The State of the Economy conference is a unique opportunity to gain insight and expert analysis on the prospects for the UK and International economies from the country’s leading economists. Top Speakers Include: - Dr. Ben Broadbent, Monetary Policy Committee Member, Bank of England - Graeme Leach, Chief Economist & Director of Policy, IOD - Keith Wade, Chief Economist, Schroders - Roger Bootle, Managing Director, Capital ...