Inspiration – Contacts - Advice Are you planning fieldwork or exploration in 2008? Whether your objective is field research,conservation or adventure, this is the place to find the inspiration, contacts and practical advice you need. A key event in the RGS-IBG calendar, Explore is the starting point for hundreds of expeditions each year. The emphasis is on small projects with a research component but anyone planning an overseas expedition or fieldwork is welcome. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, services personnel and disabled explorers are particularly encouraged to attend.

Inspiration – Contacts - Advice Are you planning fieldwork or exploration in 2008? Whether your objective is field research,conservation or adventure, this is the place to find the inspiration, contacts and practical advice you need. A key event in the RGS-IBG calendar, Explore is the starting point for hundreds of expeditions each year. The emphasis is on small projects with a research component but anyone planning an overseas expedition or fieldwork is welcome. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, services personnel and disabled explorers are particularly encouraged to attend.

The ARC Retail Best Practice Forums are a series of quarterly, half-day thought leadership and networking events that include four specific topics across a given theme that will take place in the boardroom at The City Arc (www.thecityarc.co.uk), just a moments walk from Liverpool Street station. Attendees will be provided with refreshments, and for any of those staying for two consecutive forums on the same day a sandwich lunch will also be provided. Every session will have a facilitator and a note-taker. They will run under Chatham house rule, however, general notes covering key discussion matter will be circulated to all attendees within one week of every session that takes place. Forums will be charged at only £149+VAT with discounts available for bookings of 4, 8, 12 or 16 forums equating to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5% respecively be that for a single delegate registering for multiple sessions or multiple delegates booking for one or more sessions. There will be a maximum of 20 attendees per forum to enable a good degree of involvement and interaction by all parties. Attendees will have the ability to contribute to and shape the content for the topics within the theme. They will also …

The ARC Retail Best Practice Forums are a series of quarterly, half-day thought leadership and networking events that include four specific topics across a given theme that will take place in the boardroom at The City Arc (www.thecityarc.co.uk), just a moments walk from Liverpool Street station. Attendees will be provided with refreshments, and for any of those staying for two consecutive forums on the same day a sandwich lunch will also be provided. Every session will have a facilitator and a note-taker. They will run under Chatham house rule, however, general notes covering key discussion matter will be circulated to all attendees within one week of every session that takes place. Forums will be charged at only £149+VAT with discounts available for bookings of 4, 8, 12 or 16 forums equating to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5% respecively be that for a single delegate registering for multiple sessions or multiple delegates booking for one or more sessions. There will be a maximum of 20 attendees per forum to enable a good degree of involvement and interaction by all parties. Attendees will have the ability to contribute to and shape the content for the topics within the theme. They will also …

The ARC Retail Best Practice Forums are a series of quarterly, half-day thought leadership and networking events that include four specific topics across a given theme that will take place in the boardroom at The City Arc (www.thecityarc.co.uk), just a moments walk from Liverpool Street station. Attendees will be provided with refreshments, and for any of those staying for two consecutive forums on the same day a sandwich lunch will also be provided. Every session will have a facilitator and a note-taker. They will run under Chatham house rule, however, general notes covering key discussion matter will be circulated to all attendees within one week of every session that takes place. Forums will be charged at only £149+VAT with discounts available for bookings of 4, 8, 12 or 16 forums equating to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5% respecively be that for a single delegate registering for multiple sessions or multiple delegates booking for one or more sessions. There will be a maximum of 20 attendees per forum to enable a good degree of involvement and interaction by all parties. Attendees will have the ability to contribute to and shape the content for the topics within the theme. They will also …

The ARC Retail Best Practice Forums are a series of quarterly, half-day thought leadership and networking events that include four specific topics across a given theme that will take place in the boardroom at The City Arc (www.thecityarc.co.uk), just a moments walk from Liverpool Street station. Attendees will be provided with refreshments, and for any of those staying for two consecutive forums on the same day a sandwich lunch will also be provided. Every session will have a facilitator and a note-taker. They will run under Chatham house rule, however, general notes covering key discussion matter will be circulated to all attendees within one week of every session that takes place. Forums will be charged at only £149+VAT with discounts available for bookings of 4, 8, 12 or 16 forums equating to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5% respecively be that for a single delegate registering for multiple sessions or multiple delegates booking for one or more sessions. There will be a maximum of 20 attendees per forum to enable a good degree of involvement and interaction by all parties. Attendees will have the ability to contribute to and shape the content for the topics within the theme. They will also …

The ARC Retail Best Practice Forums are a series of quarterly, half-day thought leadership and networking events that include four specific topics across a given theme that will take place in the boardroom at The City Arc (www.thecityarc.co.uk), just a moments walk from Liverpool Street station. Attendees will be provided with refreshments, and for any of those staying for two consecutive forums on the same day a sandwich lunch will also be provided. Every session will have a facilitator and a note-taker. They will run under Chatham house rule, however, general notes covering key discussion matter will be circulated to all attendees within one week of every session that takes place. Forums will be charged at only £149+VAT with discounts available for bookings of 4, 8, 12 or 16 forums equating to 10%, 12.5%, 15% and 17.5% respecively be that for a single delegate registering for multiple sessions or multiple delegates booking for one or more sessions. There will be a maximum of 20 attendees per forum to enable a good degree of involvement and interaction by all parties. Attendees will have the ability to contribute to and shape the content for the topics within the theme. They will also …

A regional conference organised for the AIESEC members of the 8 cities in the central region of the UK. Training, workshops and speakers will be there. Run over one weekend with socials in the evenings.

We are calling all business men and women to come together and celebrate the rise of the successful business woman. Whether you’re an experienced business person or are taking your first steps in your business venture you will benefit from this interesting and informative event. Event outline: - Encourage Personal Development. Business support, useful information and interesting workshops available throughout day. - Expand your network of business contacts. Plenty of opportunity to network and win business - Inspire Hear about the challenges other entrepreneurs have overcome to succeed, and the opportunity to have your questions answered by our expert panel. - PLUS a FREE advert upon booking your place! Please complete attached form describing your business in 150 words – This will be included in the delegate pack. Don’t miss out! Be empowered, inspired and join us to celebrate women in business! Plus enjoy a superb lunch provided by DeVere, Theobalds Park, and take some time out from all the networking to enjoy some pampering courtesy of Champneys! (Please notify us of any special dietary requirements.) Speakers: - Janette Faherty CEO; Avant; Entrepreneurship and Management - Don Campbell; CEO; The Leadership Art; Leadership & Management Development; - Abiola Ajayi-obe; SmartChartz …

Join us at the Enfield Business Centre for the second in this series of updates on the Companies Act. The new Companies Act is the most major piece of company legislation in almost 20 years and probably the largest ever single piece of legislation with over 1,200 Sections plus 16 Schedules. It is vital that Directors and Shareholders alike are aware of the current and forthcoming changes which will affect the way their business is run as a limited company. Date: 05/03/2008 Time: 6 - 8.30pm Venue: Enfield Business Centre Cost Per Person: £25+vat - members & Guest, £35+vat - non-members Sponsors Curwens Solicitors will be providing expert guest speakers to update businesses on this important issue.