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8th IRU European Bus and Coach Forum

IRU - International Road Transport Union

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Thu, 10/17/2013 - 08:30 to 11:00

10:00     Welcome coffee
10:30     Opening words
    Mr. Umberto de Pretto, IRU Secretary General
10:40     First interactive panel debate: Current situation, market potential, opportunities
    Mr. Alain Libéros, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, Unit E1, Tourism Policy
    Keynote presentation on seniors’ travel specificity, expectations and market: a research presentation
Ms Eszter Ruga, project officer, ’’Healtour 2011” Calypso project

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3rd IRU/EU Road Transport Conference

IRU - International Road Transport Union

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Sun, 09/15/2013 - 22:00

3rd IRU/EU Road Transport Conference

"The road Transport Market Competitiveness & Partnership. Tranforming Challenges int Effective Solutions for Growth"

16 September 2013

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Workshop on passenger terminals

IRU - International Road Transport Union

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Thu, 09/05/2013 - 11:00 to 13:00

Moderation: Oleg Kamberski, IRU

Introduction

IRU and APC

Multimodal transport terminals – a must for the future

John Gilbert, President, Eurolines

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Annual Round Table on the Future of Direct Selling

Seldia - The European Direct Selling Association

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Tue, 10/01/2013 - 22:00

The Annual Round Table on the Future of Direct Selling is the flagship event for the direct selling industry in Europe. The third edition of this European event allows for the leaders and experts, as well as for interested parties to meet, network and to gather intelligence about the latest commercial and regulatory developments in this vibrant industry.

The event is organized by Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association.

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Critical Raw Materials, Innovation and Trade

Ridens PA

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Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:00

Critical raw materials play an important role in innovation and are crucial for the economic strength and competitiveness of the European Union in a globalised economy. However, the European Union is becoming increasingly dependent on the import of these critical materials from third countries. Therefore, to elevate the issue of critical raw materials and the threats to continuous supply imposed by EU environmental and health legislation BeST is organising a political event in Brussels.

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Invitation to special Cable Europe reception: IBC 2013 AMSTERDAM

Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association

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Sun, 09/15/2013 - 22:00

Planning to attend IBC this year? Join us for an informal networking reception at the Liberty Global booth from 4-6pm.

Cable Europe Executive Chairman Matthias Kurth & Managing Director Caroline van Weede invite you to come join us for nibbles and drinks among some of the key drivers of the European cable industry.

Amsterdam RAI
Europaplein
NL 1078 GZ

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Retail Forum Annual Event 2013

EuroCommerce

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Thu, 10/17/2013 - 09:00

The Retail Forum Annual Event has become a firm fixture in the Brussels calendar and a must for all stakeholders interested in sustainability issues.
Building on the success of previous events, this year’s event will focus on the three ‘R’s of waste management - reduce, reuse and recycle – in relation to different waste streams, including food waste, as well as the role that packaging can play in achieving these objectives.

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EuroCommerce SME Day

EuroCommerce

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Mon, 10/21/2013 - 08:30

EuroCommerce invites you to the 2nd EuroCommerce SME Day, a great opportunity to look into the life of SMEs as the Small Business Act celebrates its fifth anniversary, and the role they play in the supply chain.

The day will start with a keynote address from EuroCommerce President, Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe, and Cabinet Member of Commission Vice-President Tajani, Massimo Baldinato.

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Understanding EU Decision-Making: Principles, Procedures, Practice

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Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:00

This is a self-standing ‘immersion’ course. It is also a suitable basis for participation in the specialised courses offered by EIPA on particular aspects of EU decision-making. The course first provides a framework for understanding EU decision-making. It briefly explains the treaty structure and the different kinds of competences which have been given to the EU. The different phases in the policy cycle are then addressed in detail, highlighting the changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty.

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Introductory and Practitioners Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice

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Wed, 09/18/2013 - 12:00

The seminar will cover the principles and procedures of European public procurement policy, focusing on the Public Procurement Directives, relevant case law and the enforcement of the procurement regime. It will address international aspects of and new initiatives in the EU’s procurement policy.

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