The challenges currently facing the Middle East are now well known. Less well understood are the alternative futures for the region under various scenarios, and what these mean for policy-makers and business leaders today. This event will take an entirely new approach to addressing the urgent...

The programme will revolve around 6 pillars: a) Davos Updates: World Trends and Issues b) Latin America and Asia c) Opportunities in Infrastructure Development d) Going for Innovation e) Environmental Sustainability f) Investment for Growth

Sustainability policies and supply challenges are driving the development of smart metering in the energy industry, and more widespread and advanced metering solutions for the water industry. Whilst the challenges of interoperability, integration and competition remain to be overcome, advances...

The Future of European Rail acts as a great forum for debate bringing together senior-level figures from government bodies, passenger and freight operating companies, infrastructure managers and suppliers from across Europe. With over 180 attendees from 21 countries at our 2007 event, this was...

After attracting over 160 delegates in 2007, this conference will bring together the leaders of the energy industry across Europe to assess and debate the vital issues facing the future of nuclear power.

Under the twin pressures of security of supply and climate change, the utilities sector is currently at a key juncture in its development. Companies face the challenge of investing to balance supply and demand whilst maintaining focus on sustainability. In addition to this, regulatory frameworks...

The 2008 North American Winter Meeting of the Econometric Society will be held as part of the annual meeting of the Allied Social Science Associations. The program will consist of contributed and invited papers. It is hoped that the research presented will represent a broad spectrum of applied...