21 Nov 2024 13:00

Join us for an exclusive one-hour webinar that will explore innovative tools and products from emerging Tech companies designed to drive energy efficiency in real estate. The European listed sector leads the energy transition, with many of the companies on the market serving as best practices examples to reduce their energy consumption, lower costs, and enhance sustainability.

AGENDA:

Welcome & Introduction

Overview of Energy Transition in Real Estate - Key trends in energy efficiency and the growing role of Tech in shaping a sustainable future for real estate. Speaker: Honoré Achille Simo, Executive Director, JLL

Tech solutions for the industry presented by key players. Speakers: Nicolas Le Borgne, CEO, Thermosphr and Siim Täkker, CEO, R8 Technologies

Feedback and Questions by Marc de Bosscher, CTO, WDP

Q&A Session

WHEN: Thursday, 21st November 2024 (13.00 - 14.00 CET)

WHERE: Online - Zoom

Brussels  OnlineBelgiumMore information here

18 Nov 2024 to 22 Nov 2024Fraud Awareness Week 2024   The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Belgium in partnership with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Belgium have the pleasure to invite their members and associates for 5 events during the Fraud Awareness Week 2024 (18 - 22 November 2024). For more information about each session, please click on the registration link.   Join Session 4 - "Finance functions facing several significant opportunities and challenges to remain relevant in the next decade in a world where fraud and misinformation are rising”, organised by ACCA, IIA Belgium and ACFE.   Date and time Thursday November 21, 2024 / 17h - 18h30   Location Virtual event   Speakers Dr.Fiona Murray, Jason Piper and Clive Webb, ACCA   Abstract Finance functions face several significant opportunities and challenges to remain relevant in the next decade in a world where fraud and misinformation are rising. This session will explore the connection between the shifts that the functions need to make and the challenges of trusted information in a pre-emptive world from a sustainable business environment. You may also expect an overview of recent developments and expected direction of travel at EU level and the related implications for the counter-fraud professional, followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity for questions from the audience.   Panel (tbc): ACCA – Olivia Smith, FCCA, Sustainability Business Partner IIA Belgium - An Vanderhulst, Board member IIA Belgium, Director Principal at KPMG ACFE – Koen Albers, Vice-President ACFE Belgium    Closing word: Cedric Hamaekers, CEO IIA Belgium Brussels  OnlineBelgiumMore information here

07 Nov 2024 10:00  

 

We are happy to announce that the EPRA Sustainability Summit 2024 will take place on November 7th in London. This year's Summit theme is ‘Stakeholders and LRE: Innovating together for a sustainable future’. The event will kick off with an opening welcome by Simon Carter, CEO of British Land. Throughout the day, we will engage in discussions on climate risk, ESG reporting, regulatory impacts, and the integration of nature in the listed real estate sector.

Please note that to support a charitable cause (details to be shared soon) and help us manage food waste effectively during the event, there will be an entrance fee of £150, and an early-bird fee of £100.

Key details:

• DATE: Thursday, 7th November 2024
• TIME: 10.00 AM - 05.30 PM GMT
• LOCATION: Storey Club - Paddington Central, 4 Kingdom St., London W2 6BD

Check the full agenda here.

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United Kingdom

06 Nov 2024 16:00

As the world becomes increasingly digital, data centres have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the real estate market. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll explore how data centres are shaping the landscape of real estate, and why they present a compelling opportunity for future growth and investment.

We are pleased to have as a panel the following key players in the industry:

Moderator: Rob Jones – European Equity Research, Executive Director, BNP Paribas Exane Participants: Francisco Rivas - Head of Business Development and Data Centres, Merlin Properties Andrew Pilsworth – Chief of Staff, SEGRO Michael Umfreville – Head of Data Centres, BNP Paribas Real Estate

To register, please do so here.

 

 

 

Online

13 Nov 2024  The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is delighted to invite you to the online conference AMLA and the new EU AML Rules: Practicalities, Challenges & Opportunities for Finance Professionals, on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at 10h00–11h30 CET.   The European Union has adopted an ambitious package of measures to strengthen the EU’s existing anti-money laundering and countering terrorism finance (AML/CFT) rules. The EU AML package includes a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) with supervisory powers, to be established in Frankfurt and operational from mid-2025.   Once the measures enter into force, they will constitute a significant overhaul of the current EU AML framework that will bring major changes for the accounting and finance sectors.   But what are these new rules? What are the practical implications for finance professionals including the accountancy profession? What opportunities do they offer? How will AMLA work in practice?   Join accounting and finance practitioners and European Commission policymakers, Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime and Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission, to understand and discuss the recently adopted EU AML package including implications and opportunities for finance and accounting professionals.   Click here to register and attend this event.   Latest Programme   10h00 Introduction & welcome by Chair, Stephen Doyle, Director Administrative and Workplace Services EY Ireland   10h05 Introduction to new EU AML regulatory framework: European Commission

• EU regulatory package including timing, implications for practitioners Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime, DG FISMA, European Commission  
• AMLA: timeline, how it will work, implications for the finance profession Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission

10h25 Moderated panel discussion with European Commission and finance professionals

• Introduction to panellists by moderator: Aidan Clifford, Advisory Service & Public Affairs Manager, EEMA ACCA

Panellists:

• Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime, DG FISMA, European Commission
• Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission
• Aleksandra Vasilic, EY Europe West FinCrime Leader
• Marie-France De Pover, General Manager/Director Group Compliance, KBC Group
• Robert Müller, Head of Anti Financial Crime (AFC) Germany and Group Head Anti Money Laundering & Preventing Facilitation of Tax Evasion (Group AML & PFoTE), Deutsche Bank

11h15 Open discussion with all panellists   11h30 Concluding remarks by Chair Brussels  OnlineBelgiumMore information here

02 Dec 2024 12:00

Join us on 2 December 2024 at the Palace of the Academies, Brussels, for an essential conference supported by the EU. The event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to address Europe’s most pressing health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions.

Key Themes

• One Health: Addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health to combat climate-related health threats. 
• Brain Health: Exploring the impact of mental, cognitive, and emotional health on society and the economy.
• Paediatric Cancer: Focusing on advancements in treatment, care, and survivorship for children with cancer. Network with top professionals, participate in discussions, and contribute to shaping the future of European healthcare. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the future of public health! Join us in making a lasting impact on Europe's health landscape!

 

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03 Dec 2024 09:30

This is a crucial moment for the future of Ukraine’s energy system, as the country works on a plan to rebuild in the aftermath of a devastating conflict, this event seeks to bring together key stakeholders and decision-makers to explore how energy storage technologies and renewables can play a pivotal role in enhancing Ukraine’s energy resilience.

 

Renewables and energy storage are cornerstones of a sustainable, secure, and independent energy future for Ukraine. By integrating these sectors into the rebuilding process, Ukraine can reduce its dependence on external energy sources, build infrastructure that is more resilient to external shocks, and increase its energy security.

 

The event will feature keynote addresses from high-level government representatives, and expert panel discussions aimed at sharing best practices on combining renewables and energy storage, scoping the specific need for the rebuilding effort, foster new partnerships, and advance policies that ensure renewable energy and energy storage are prioritised in Ukraine’s energy strategy in the EU;

 

For the full agenda and the registration page follow this link:

 

https://energy-storage-coalition.idloom.events/repower-ukraine-with-energy-storage-and-renewables

BrusselsEnergyMartin's Central Park  BrusselsBelgiumMore information here

18 Nov 2024 16:00At present, more than 60 million people in the EU live with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the main cause of death and disability in Europe, accounting for over €282 billion in healthcare expenditure in the EU every year. The upcoming Council Conclusions on cardiovascular health (CVH) that the Hungarian Presidency is working on, along with the inclusion of CVD in both the European Commission President’s political guidelines and the Mission Letter to the Commissioner-Designate for Health signal a much welcome political commitment towards improving cardiovascular health (CVH) in Europe. Building on this momentum, this event aims to provide a platform for discussion between EU and national-level stakeholders to explore ways to address CVH in Europe, reduce mortality and morbidity, and improve the quality of life of people living with or at risk of CVD. This event will explore how to best focus EU-level action towards the unmet needs of the cardiovascular community and ensure that the new EU mandate puts forward the right tools to support the communities and the Member States in promoting CVH. The event will also see the participation of representatives of the national Health Ministries, to draw on national best practices and on the learnings of countries that have recently developed national cardiovascular health plans or other strategies to tackle CVD. The event will be moderated by Prof. Michal Vrablik, Professor of Internal Medicine at Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic. Speakers will include Members of the European Parliament, representatives from the European Commission, representatives of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and patient representatives. We will welcome guests from 15:30 for a coffee. The event will be followed by a networking reception. Please join us and stay tuned for more details: https://www.cardiovascular-alliance.eu/rising-to-the-challenge-time-for-...

   Register here            BrusselsHealth & Consumers

29 Oct 2024 13:00

 

 

The virtual roundtable, entitled "Bridging the Gap: Advancing Psoriasis Care in Europe" sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will take place on World Psoriasis Day, October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET). 

This roundtable discussion will focus on addressing critical gaps and opportunities in the psoriasis care pathway, focusing on the European region. The webcast will be available in English, interested participants are invited to register now.

This important discussion comes following the publication of the Economist Impact report “Beyond skin-deep: tackling gaps in psoriasis care” which examines challenges and opportunities across the psoriasis care pathway in the France, Italy, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, the United States, China, and Japan and how health systems can better meet patients’ needs. 

 

The report, commissioned and supported by BMS, emphasizes psoriasis is a serious, chronic, non-communicable autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is not only a painful and stigmatizing illness, but is also associated with many serious, systemic comorbidities. Moreover, many patients report experiencing a significant detrimental impact on quality of life and overall health. However, despite its widespread prevalence, the report finds psoriasis to be misunderstood, under-resourced, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. 

 

The roundtable will bring together policy experts, healthcare providers, patients, and advocates to discuss the policy recommendations from the Economist Impact report, and highlight the need for their implementation at the local and regional level. Key topics include undertreatment, promotion of shared decision-making, and understanding the burden of comorbidities.

 

• Dr. Tiago Torres, Professor of Dermatology at University of Porto, Portugal
• Antonio Manfredi, Psoriasis patient and advocate for ACCIÓN PSORIASIS, Spain
• Ilse Van Ee, Psoriasis patient and advocate for Psoriasispatiënten Nederland, Netherlands
• Penilla Gunther, Former Swedish politician and FOKUS Patient founder, Sweden 
• Rene Wyndham, Moderator and Broadcaster
• Jasmine Greenamyer, Vice President, Global Patient Outreach, BMS, United States

 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful discussion across various stakeholders on how to address ongoing gaps in care for the psoriasis patient community. 

 

Register now to join us on October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET)!

Health & Consumers

03 Dec 2024 to 04 Dec 2024

 

Mark your calendars: the European Ideas Forum is back on December 3 & 4 in Brussels! With the usual high-level roster of policymakers, industry leaders and academics, EIF is the place to be to hear from the EU’s important players at the start of the new 5-year European Parliament legislature. Join us on December 3-4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Brussels as we discuss the challenges on the horizon for Europe and the solutions being devised to counter them. Save the date so you don’t miss it, and stay tuned for more information!

BrusselsDoubleTree by Hilton, Rue Gineste 31210  BrusselsBelgiumMore information here