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ELC Group, the pan-European pharmaceutical regulatory affairs organisation, today announces the launch of a new subsidiary, Pharma eReport – a software and services company that delivers a comprehensive EVMPD compliance solution for pharmaceutical regulatory professionals. Pharma eReport offers a total package for Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) seeking to meet the July 2nd 2012 deadline for mandatory EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary (EVMPD/XEVMPD) data submissions. With its flagship Centrality software suite and specialist EVMPD services – delivered by a Key Support Services team of qualified chemists – Pharma eReport provides a comprehensive EVMPD solution, including complete outsourced data-gathering and compilation of Structured Substance Information (SSI) libraries. The Centrality software is available as an on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS)/cloud-based solution – accessed via a standard web browser – or it can be installed as a standalone software application. Centrality is offered via a transparent pricing model and will be in full general availability from March 2012. Prospective users are invited to sign up online now for priority product demonstrations.

Business 2012 and Huddlebuy, the daily deals site for entrepreneurs have teamed up to offer four lucky entrepreneurs the chance to meet Sir Richard Branson, in person at Business 2012 on March 18th. The competition, which is integrated across a range of social media platforms allows people to increase their chance of winning the coveted spot, if they pass on the invite too.

SETsquared, the enterprise partnership of the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, announced today that Microsoft® is offering nearly £40,000 worth of cloud computing benefits for free through the Microsoft BizSpark Plus programme to select SETsquared-supported companies. As a BizSpark Plus Network Partner, SETsquared can extend this generous offer to their member companies, as well as subsequent high-value offers Microsoft will make available.

February 16, 2012 – The British Consulate General – One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

The promise of a smart grid is vastly appealing —increasing energy efficiency, reducing demand, and integrating with commercial and industrial users in many ways. But challenges and hurdles still exist as the concept of smart grid takes shape across the globe.

Join us on February 16th as we engage with some of the industry’s top thought leaders on the smart grid technology. We’ll discuss the issues from cyber security to engineering technology that will drive smart grid deployment in the U.S. and U.K. — with plenty of business networking and an opportunity for Q&A, it promises to be an electrifying event!

Moderator:

Ed White, Vice President of Customer & Business Strategy in the Customer organization at National Grid. Edward’s team provides product expertise, energy efficient solutions, ensures regulatory coordination and develops new products and alliances.

Panelists:

Andy Bochman is a frequent speaker, writer and adviser on topics at the intersection of grid modernization, renewables, energy efficiency. military energy and cyber security. He is also: – an IBMer – a MIT Energy Club member – founder of the Smart Grid Security and DOD Energy Blogs.

Dr. J.C. Tan, joined MOTT MacDonald as Principal Engineer/Project Manager in May 2011, serving as smart grid champion in the region. She received a PhD degree from UMIST (now University of Manchester, 1999), an MSc Degree from Guangxi University and a BSc degree from HUST all in electrical engineering.

SETsquared, the enterprise partnership of the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, held the Xing Challenge at the Innovation Centre, Exeter yesterday. This was the second event this year supporting student enterprise and providing the students with the opportunity to improve their business and entrepreneurial skills ready for the challenges after graduation.

At Business 2012, which runs from 18-20th March at the O2 in London and is free to attend, Cherie Blair will tell the story of the challenges she faced on her way to the top of her profession. She will explain how she overcame those challenges to become a successful QC, co-founder of Matrix Chambers and continue her career while taking on the duties of wife of the Prime Minister.

Friday, February 24, 2012 – The MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference brings together thought leaders from industry, academia, and government to discuss current issues impacting two healthcare growth drivers: innovation and entrepreneurship. This year's conference has an amazing line-up of speakers, including Chris Viehbacher (CEO of Sanofi), Phillip Sharp (Nobel Laureate and Co-founder of Biogen and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.), and George Scangos (CEO of Biogen Idec).

Justin Hayward, founder and director of Cambridge Investment Research (CIR), is in training for back-to-back cross country ski marathons to raise money for the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). With the absence of snow so far this winter in Cambridge, Justin can be spotted rollerskiing along local bike paths in training for his skiing challenge.
For more information read the full news release here:
http://www.neondrum.com/public/public_release.php?id=1100

February 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM – February 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM – CICG Geneva, Geneva

Lift Conference is one of Europe’s key events about innovation and digital technologies. It features a special blend of speeches by some of the world’s best speakers, truly interactive workshops, an exhibition featuring interactive media projects and prototypes to play with …and the legendary Fondue!
*WIRED.uk: “This is when I realise that the conference I'm at now, Lift, has been programmed with real genius.” (http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2011/05/ideas-bank/russell-m-davies-what-we-need-is-a-non-conference)

*BBC: “Some insanely interesting ideas also came out of the LIFT conference held early last week in Geneva, Switzerland.” (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7240440.stm)
More press coverage here: http://liftconference.com/press/all
Lift12 will feature themes like technology and/in Crisis, the new face of Gaming, the Mobile World, new technology and innovation in Luxury, Extreme Amateurs, Technology vs. People, and Beyond Finance.

Meet the confirmed speakers: http://liftconference.com/lift12/speakers

March 26, 2012 at 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM – Room 4800 on 4th floor of SFU Segal Centre, Vancouver

A unique 1 day workshop, provides a real life overview of the angel investment process; Valuation, Due Diligence, Term Sheets and Post Investment Relationships. Comprised of a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies, it is designed to be highly interactive with networking time. A faculty of experienced US and local investors (tba), serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers, delivers the content. “Great info, must have to complete a deal”

Why attend? If you are planning to raise private equity in the next 3 to 12 months, ask yourself:
1 With volatile public equity valuations, how do you correctly value a private company?
2 Do you have a good overview of the language and ramifications of a term sheet?
3 Are you familiar with the due diligence process?
4 What post investment activities (Board of Directors, Mentoring, Communication) are required?
5 Almost mandatory for pre-revenue companies wanting to present at the next Angel Forum.
Content by the US Angel Capital Association with help by angel experts, was designed for investors. No comparable content offered in Canada.

Seminar Leader is Bill Payne who is an active private investor, board member, advisor to entrepreneurs and US Angel Investor of 2009. He is an involved member of San Diego's Tech Coast Angels, Vegas Valley Angels and Aztec Venture Network and has successfully founded or invested in 41 start-up companies. Includes a panel of local angel and VC investors and expert advisors.

Always sells out – next one in 2013

February 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York

IDG Enterprise, the publisher of Network World, Computerworld, CIO, and CSO are pleased to announce that IT Roadmap Conference & Expo will be returning to New York City on February 7, 2012. Registration is free to qualified IT professionals.

For 2012, IT Roadmap will feature an all new conference program that includes more peer-based conference session, additional keynote presentations, rapid-fire product demonstrations, and a unique career roadmap session designed specifically for IT professionals.

Executive Keynote Presentation Steve Rubinow, CIO, NYSE Euronext will kick off this year’s IT Roadmap Conference program with an insider’s view at the IT system that manages more than $150 billion in trades each day. Hear how Steve keeps this complex IT system aligned to the organization’s business goals; and his roadmap for the coming months at the world’s largest stock exchange.

Attendees will also hear from peers such as: Gary Bent, Senior Technical/Infrastructure Architect, IT at Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Laura Cruz, Senior VP and CIO at The CDM Group, Inc. Ed Brandman, CIO of KKR & Co. Dr. Frank Sirianni, CIO at Fordham University Richard Scott, VP & CTO for Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

March 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM – March 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM – Marriot Grand Marquis, San Francisco

Successful life sciences companies integrate patient needs into all aspects of their company strategy. From their business plan and funding, to their research and development, to clinical trials and reimbursement models, the patient-driven approach accelerates the advancement of innovative treatments. CALBIO2012 is a statewide conference produced by BayBio and BIOCOM that brings together the life sciences sector in California and beyond: company executives and innovators, government, medical research and disease foundations, university transfer offices, philanthropists and investors.

April 12, 2012, 1:00-7:00 pm, Boston, MA 02115 – The Early-Stage Life Sciences Technology Conference VIII will showcase 20 life sciences technologies developed at the universities, research institutions, and hospitals of Massachusetts and recently formed Massachusetts companies to an audience of angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate investors.

The Forum is an opportunity for these companies and researchers to present to an audience of angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate investors. Companies that have presented at our first seven Early Stage Life Sciences Conferences have raised over $100 million in new investments.

March 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM – European Biotechnology Network, Rue d'Egmont 15, B1000 Brussels

For successful expansion into the US, whether a partnership, business operation or relocation, European organisations both publi cnad private need more than a great technology. They must get all aspects of their operation right – knowledge and early planning is key to success.
This intensive, interactive workshop enables attendees to understand the detail of operating in the US so that they can prepare for successful and productive partnerships.

Nancy Levy, of BioHealth Management in Boston, Mass, leads the workshop in Brussels. Nancy specialises in successful biotech business operation in the US and works with companies all over the world. This workshop has just 15 places and includes the topics:
- What is different in the USA? It’s not just the language
- What do you need to be successful in the USA? Essential company requirements
- The Boston eco-system – number 1 in life sciences Why you should care
- R&D relationships and structures And you thought you were done with this?
- Corporate partnering How to walk with the big guys (and look like you belong there)
- Groups with money Non-profits, venture capital, investment banks, angels, corporate venture capital – how to approach them for maximum benefit?
- Grants from federal government What you need to know before starting
- Advisers, directors and mentors The value of finding right people for you and your company in the US

On Saturday 8 May 2010, the British Embassy will open its doors for a day of Britain On Your Doorstep: Showcasing the Best of Britain. Location: 3100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

All of Washington DC is invited to come and visit our British Bazaar that will be showcasing Union Jacks Pub, Macallan Whisky, Beatles Rock Band, tanks, humvees, Britain's Olympic horse riding Gold Medalist Leslie Law, and our military members. And buy a specially designed British Embassy t-shirt, with profits going to the Azalea Charities Aid for Wounded Soldiers and the British Army Benevolent Fund America.
We will also be showcasing: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Visit Britain, UKTI, Paxton International, British Airways, the British School of Washington, Rolls Royce, BMW's Electric Mini, Raytheon, British Council, and Visit Britain.

With increasing competition in the online hotel search market, Cambridge-based HotelSweep is hoping to make its mark by using innovative information extraction technology to deliver a better user experience with greater speed, accuracy, search depth and diversity. http://www.hotelsweep.co.uk is a pricing web site which features a very high number of small hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs that are often missed by established search services dominated by the major traditional hotel chains.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Join us for the premier international event of the year! This event attracts hundreds of New England companies involved in international business. The evening will feature a global trade and economic outlook, as well as an international resource center with international trade associations and government agencies exhibiting. Come and meet people and businesses interested in world trade while learning about the resources available to help your company’s international business!

In the current economic environment, businesses are concerned more than ever about the outlook for the economy, both at home and abroad. What is the progress of US recovery? What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets have been badly hit by recession and which offer a bright spot on the horizon? Where should businesses retreat and where should they explore opportunity? Get answers to these questions and more from two of the region’s top economists.

Feb 02, 2012 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM – swissnex Boston, 420 Broadway, Cambridge MA USA – Lecture by Prof. Marc Angélil who will demonstrate the development of alternative energy concepts in architecture, moving from in vitro to in vivo research, by presenting “5 Easy Pieces” including the Zurich International Airport and the Zurich International School. Together, they make up a series of exploration involving heating and cooling building from the sun and the earth. Except that they are not always so easy!

Marc Angélil is Professor at the Department of Architecture of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and was recently appointed Dean of the Department. His research at the Institute of Urban Design of the competence center Network City and Landscape (NSL) addresses recent developments at the periphery of large metropolitan regions. Emphasis is placed on strategies to support sustainable urban processes – with attention given to the forces involved in the formation and transformation of cities. He is the author of several books, including Deviations – A Manual on methods of teaching and Indizien on the political economy of contemporary urban territories.

Seaport Hotel in Boston, March 27th 2012 – The purpose of this event is to inform and educate those who may consider Ireland as a potential location to serve the European market (and their advisors) of the advantages of using Ireland as a base to serve those markets, and the practicalities of establishing an operation in the jurisdiction.

The expo will focus on the broad range of advantages and opportunities that Ireland presents including corporate taxes, skills, operating costs, IP generation, track record in EMEA HQ and customer service, EU market access etc., as well as applying some real costings to those services.

Presentations and networking from top US business people with businesses in Ireland will take place on the day.

It’s never been easier for budding entrepreneurs to make January the month to start their own affiliate marketing business, according to TradeDoubler, the number one pan-European performance marketing company. January is the golden window of opportunity for affiliate entrepreneurs to gain entry into TradeDoubler’s prestigious £1 million UK Affiliate Marketing incubator initiative, The Zoo Project. The company today unveiled details of the industry mentoring, business services, technology solutions and infrastructure support on offer to successful entrants, as well as the addition of Leo Harrison, founder of Artemis Eight (now known as Found), who joins fellow industry heavyweights as a ‘dragon’ for the incubator.