On the Horizon - Upcoming events for April and beyond

A variety of upcoming events that may be of interest to our readers...

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Directors Toolkit Briefing: What keeps directors awake at night?
12 April 2012, 5:30pm - 8pm in Perth, Australia
Presented by the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Today, directors face a multitude of external challenges - from their suppliers, financiers, the Australia economy and the global economy. In this brad discussion, a panel of advisors and ASX listed directors will discuss their views on the some of the hot issues for 2012.  Speakers include: Roch Krasnoff, Conquest Mining Ltd; Simon Winfield, Hays Executive; Tony Adcock, Birchman Group; Jeff Vibert, Grant Thorton. For details and registration, visit the AICD website.

Getting Started: Realising your Board Potential

9 May 2012, 2pm - 5pm in Perth, Australia

Presented by Women on Boards

A workshop specifically designed to assist you with strategies for board and career development. The session provides an overview of what it takes to be a director and strategies for including board work in your career. For more information and registration, visit the Women on Boards webpage.

Engineering Leadership Conference
Passing the Baton: Engineering Australia's Future
30 May - 2 June 2012 in Adelaide, Australia
Presented by Engineers Australia

This year's theme is Passing the Baton, exploring the profession's direction through a series of dynamic and thought-provoking speakers and presentations.  The key note address will be delivered by former Australian Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Tim Fischer.

Wired for Influence Workshop

19 July 2012, 9am - 5pm in Melbourne, Australia

Presented by Women on Boards

A workshop designed for business people at all stages of career from early career to Non-Exec Directors interested in developing strategies to boost influencing for career success. For more information and registration, visit the Women on Boards webpage. 

The 8th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance
8-9 November 2012 at Neapolis Univeristy Pafos, Cyprus

The ECMLG will bring together a unique blend of leadership scholars, researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share the insights of management, leadership and governance in the 21st Century.  Call for papers is now open, with abstracts due on 20 April 2012.  For further details of conference tracks and key dates, visit the conference webpage.