January
17 January 2008
Oxford Media Convention
Challenges facing the media and policymakers
Senior figures from broadcasting, policy, academia and regulatory bodies discuss the national and global media landscape. An opportunity to think creatively about the regulatory framework we want to see develop to guarantee the continued success of our creative and media industries.
A joint venture between the Institute for Public Policy Research and MediaGuardian.
www.mediaguardian.co.uk/oxfordmediaconvention
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February
07 February 2008
Public Services Summit
Rewriting the rules of the game
Exclusively for senior public servants, this two-day event considers the developments of the past year and expectations for the next, public service relationships and the future of reform. Delegates from Whitehall, local government, the NHS, the voluntary sector and politics engage in intense conversation and debate.
www.societyguardian.co.uk/summit
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11 February 2008
Higher Education Summit
Global and local challenges for HE in the UK
This major strategic conference is for senior higher education leaders, directors and managers. We examine the global, financial, research, educational challenges facing higher education in the UK.
www.hesummit.com
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March
12 March 2008
Changing Media Summit
Where now for the digital revolution?
A one-day forum to debate strategies for success in the changing media world. It brings together industry experts and senior executives to consider the shape and implications of media change.
www.mediaguardian.co.uk/changingmediasummit
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03 March 2008
Managing New Realities
In health, housing and social care
A two-day conference for the caring professions dealing with health, housing and social care. Senior and influential people in government and the care sector examine issues ranging from the development of people and organisations to assessment and management of performance.
www.society.guardian.co.uk/managingnewrealities
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06 March 2008
MediaGuardian Innovation Awards
The pinnacles of achievement in media innovation
Our annual MEGAs reward innovation in all areas of British media. Mould-breakers, scene-shifters, movers, shakers and upstarts battle for glory.
http://megas.guardianprofessional.co.uk/
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10 March 2008
The Guardian Criminal Justice Summit
Prisons, probation and the press under examination
A one-day conference for senior professionals to explore the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
www.guardian.co.uk/criminaljusticesummit
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April
28 April 2008
Radio Reborn
Engaging with the digital audio future
A one-day conference on key issues and opportunities facing the radio industry as it continues its digital evolution
http://media.guardian.co.uk/radioreborn
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May
19 May 2008
Planning for Climate Adaptation
Futureproofing our public services
Preparing your region for climate change: an essential day for senior executives working in environment, planning and emergency services, strategic policy and risk management
http://www.guardian.co.uk/climateadaptation
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22 May 2008
Government Computing Northern Ireland
10th Annual GCNI Belfast Waterfront
Government Computing Northern Ireland (GCNI) is the foremost event that explores explored innovative and interesting developments in government computing in Northern Ireland. Now in its tenth year, the event brings together the delegates from across the public sector IT community.
It's a great opportunity to discuss technology's continuing role in the reform and modernisation of public services and the challenges involved. The programme includes presentations and workshops that focus on specific case studies and lessons that could benefit projects elsewhere.
http://www.kablenet.com/KE.nsf/EventsSummaryView/9403B893C92AE56A8025741000545DCC?OpenDocument
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June
10 June 2008
GC 2008expo
Leading public sector IT event in the UK
GC 2008expo is the leading public sector IT event in the UK. Incorporating Information Communications and Technology (ICT) it's the exhibition and conference where public servants come to see the very latest technologies in action and to discover the solutions to the challenges they face within government. It's attended by nearly 5,000 public servants making it the most popular civil public sector ICT event in the UK, and it's FREE to attend. So if Government IT strategy and implementation is an area of responsibility then GC expo is THE must attend event of the year.
www.gcexpo.com
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10 June 2008
Smart Healthcare Expo 2008
UK's leading IT in healthcare event
Smart Healthcare 2008 is the leading healthcare event in the UK for professionals who are looking to drive IT enabled change in the public sector. Through the implementation of health informatics public sector organisations can learn to deliver efficiency savings and ensure greater patient choice. This event includes a free exhibition and conference and provides public servants with the opportunity to discover strategies and new products and services to enable improved healthcare provision.
http://www.smarthealthcareexpo.com/smc08/show_link1.asp
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10 June 2008
Procurement Solutions 2008
UK government event for the public sector
Procurement Solutions is the UK’s official government event for the public sector procurement community, dedicated to empowering procurement professionals and to deliver improved public services more efficiently. With an exhibition and free conference it delivers best practice education to drive the procurement process and to work in partnership more effectively, all underpinned by the sustainability agenda. Nearly 5,000 public servants and 250 exhibitors participate which helps to make it the most important two days in the public sector community.
http://www.procurementsolutions.gov.uk/
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July
16 July 2008
Guardian Climate Change Summit
Fighting climate change fatigue
In the second year of this debate-shaping conference, we ask how organisations can work together to keep the individual engaged in the climate change issue.
conferences@guardian.co.uk
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07 July 2008
Unified Communications in the Public Sector
The future of public sector communications
Recent years have seen dramatic changes with growing convergence between telecommunications, computing and media services. Innovations in technology, such as Void, 3G, WiFi and WiMax, have enabled organisations to transform the way they operate and deliver public services. Unified Communications is a chance to hear from practitioners and peers about how they have assessed the barriers and faced up to the challenges and to discover how the future of public sector communications will look.
http://www.kablenet.com/KE.nsf/EventsSummaryView/18D883DF4128CE75802573F7003CE3C3?OpenDocument
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08 July 2008
London Connects 2008
Technology and public services in London
London Connects 2008 investigates the impact that technology enabled public services can have on the city of London.
Efficiency and green issues top the agenda at this, the eighth London Connects conference. It will get to the heart of the issues and provide the practical advice you need to improve the services you offer. Delegates working in London's public service agencies and voluntary organisations come together to share knowledge and experience, and hear the latest updates in policy and best practice from leading figures in the delivery of London's services.
http://society.guardian.co.uk/londonconnects08
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September
16 September 2008
Ethnic Media Summit
Re-engaging with ethnic minorities in media
A one day summit aimed at mainstream and ethnic minority media owners as they reassess ways to engage with ethnic audiences in the digital age.
www.mediaguardian.co.uk/ethnicmedia
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October
13 October 2008
Changing Advertising Summit
New clients, new consumers, new communications
A one-day summit that brings together the biggest names in advertising to debate the changing dynamics of consumer engagement in the digital world
http://media.guardian.co.uk/commercial/advertisingsummit
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22 October 2008
Create In China 2008
Unlocking creative and commercial opportunities
Create in China brings together the biggest names in UK, Chinese and global media to discuss the huge creative and commercial opportunities opening up in China. Brought to you by MediaGuardian, the definitive publisher of new media news and comment, in association with IPCN.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/createinchina
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