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Energy & Utilities
Current Trends & Opportunities At The Local Energy & Micro-grids
The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference : Key learnings, outcomes and conclusions On 28th and 29th of April 2016, Informa Australia in partnership with Renew Economy and One step Off the Grid were delighted to host The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference which provided a timely platform to analyse and discuss the current trends supporting…
16 May 2016, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Nickel: The only way is up – but when?
In preparation of the upcoming forecast at the 13th China Nickel Conference, we asked Angela Durrant, Senior Research Analyst – Metals Costs, Wood Mackenzie, about the outlook for nickel and the key issues she will be discussing at the event later this month in Shanghai. Informa: What are the top 3 factors that Wood Makenzie believe…
11 May 2016, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security
Police on Campus: Researching collaborative approaches to safety, security and cultural diversity on campus
Australian campuses reflect many of the characteristics and differences of the wider population and breaking down barriers and fears is important to enhancing the safety, security and well-being. To showcase some of the proactive and collaborative approaches, including the 'Police on Campus' pilot at Monash University, we spoke to Dr Helen Forbes-Mewett before her address…
27 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Highlights of National Dementia Conference 2016
National Dementia Conference 2016 The 7th Annual National Dementia Conference took place on 21-22 March 2016 at the Novotel Brisbane, welcoming 100 attendees from across the country and enabling great networking opportunities amongst carers, consumers, and representatives from federal and state government, associations, not for profit organisations, hospitals, aged care facilities and universities. Thank you…
25 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTechnology
The Rise of eSports – Why we should all be taking notice of Gaming
Over the top (OTT) television is a highly lucrative industry, evidenced by the vast success of pureplay providers like YouTube and Netflix. Young millennials can’t get enough of the anytime anywhere model; subscribing in their masses to powerhouse productions like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, and ditching the studio brands of traditional TV. The…
21 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Collaborative Decision Making and the Port Common Operating Picture – an insight from SAAB
We are lucky enough to have the support of some of the major partners to the Canadian Maritime industry for the 10th IHMA Congress taking place in Vancouver at the end of May. Saab Canada, part of the global Saab group, modifies and delivers Saab's portfolio to the Canadian market and will be giving attendees…
19 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Talking Advance Care with Tanja Krones
Discussing legal, ethical and practical issues and steps towards best practice of ACP is day to day business for the Head of Clinical Ethics for the University Hospital Zürich, PD Dr. Tanja Krones. As we draw closer to the Advance Care Planning Conference (2-3 May) in Sydney, we were lucky enough to have Tanja answer…
19 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety
Is Australia still mopping up the effects of Asbestos?
Asbestos is a group of silicate materials consisting of long, thin, fibrous crystals and millions of microscopic fibrils. Its affordability, tensile strength and ability to resist heat, fire, chemicals and electrical damage, made it widely used as a construction and fire proofing material in the 20th century. Concerns about the carcinogenic effects of the material…
14 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
IHMA Congress Summary – 7 weeks to go!
Our friends at BC Shipping News recently gave us the opportunity to submit a summary article on our upcoming 10th International Harbour Masters' Association Congress taking place in Vancouver later this year. For those of you that are not familiar with the event or would like a quick overview of what will be happening during…
8 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsBusiness
Engaging with India
Honing the Australia - India relationship With its unrivalled, unrelenting growth rate (a minimum of 6% since 2013) and ambitious economic policy, it is unsurprising that India is ranked the number 1 investment destination in the world. Striving for superpower status by 2030, Prime Minister Modi’s regime has already delivered a sharp increase in jobs,…
7 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
