The Great British Workforce Revolution

4th June 2014

Dexter House, London

The Great British Workforce Revolution conference is a must-attend event for Independent Directors, value-add Business Angels and cashed-out entrepreneurs who are interested in finding out how to prosper in the ever-evolving Independent Executive recruitment landscape. In light of the recent discovery that nearly half of the UK working population are not full-time employees - thus being left almost entirely to find their own work and their own contracts - this Conference aims to understand, explore and seek out the opportunities available to this increasingly popular dynamic of independent working.

For further information or to book your place, please visit our Booking Page

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HBAN is delighted to host the EBAN - European Business Angel Network - 14th Annual Congress which takes place in Dublin Castle on 19 - 20 May. Our goal is to promote knowledge and growth in business angel investing across the island of Ireland. 

We extend a warm invitation for you to REGISTER for the EBAN Congress 2014. Join with hundreds of likeminded European and international colleagues for this pivotal event in the development of business angel investment as an asset class and major contributor to the our start-up ecosystem.

Congress sessions will include:

- Keynotes from Global Entrepreneurs

• Ciaran Connell, CEO of Decawave
• Candace Johnson, Co-founder of SES/Astra
• William Reeve, Founder of LOVEFiLM
• Paddy Cosgrave, Founder of f.ounders and co-founder The (Web) Summit

- What's next from start-up Accelerators

- Crowdfunding developments

- Co-investment by Angels and Seed Funds

- Business Angel Syndicates, best practice

- Angel Investment Research

- Business Angels, family offices and private equity

- Lessons from the Angels

- A start-up village (draw from BANs, Accelerators & Seed Funds)

EBAN Awards

The 9th EBAN Awards Ceremony will take place on May 19th in Dublin's Mansion House. We will celebrate the individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the early stage investment market in Europe in 2013/2014. The best in Europe will be honored and you can be part of this exciting event.

Registration for the congress and awards is now open. Please visit www.ebancongress2014.org for further information.

BVCA: Management Teams - Maximising your most valuable asset 

Tue, 8 April, 09:00 - Wed, 9 April, 17:00 

DLA Piper UK LLP, Noble Street, London, EC2V 7EE 

This highly practical course examines all aspects of working with management teams, addressing not only the challenges and theory around evaluating teams, but also motivation, review and appraisal techniques, and how to utilise your strengths to maximise the potential of your portfolio companies. To book your place or for more information please visit the booking page.

Global Corporate Venturing Symposium

20th-21st May, London

Speakers include:
Greg Becker, President & Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley Bank
Nagraj Kashyap, Head of Ventures, Qualcomm Technologies Inc
Rahul Sood, General Manager, Microsoft Ventures
Mark Read, CEO, WPP Digital
Jens Eckstein, President, SR One (GSK)
Issam Dairanieh, Head of BP Ventures 
 
· 400+ senior executives from the CVC ecosystem
· Pitches from disruptive technology companies
· Keynotes, panel discussions, unpanels
· The Global Corporate Venturing Awards and Gala Dinner
To book your place visit the website and use the code "ANGEL15" to receive 15% off your ticket

Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma - Cohort 12

April 30th

The Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma is a post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors, approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework*.

With today's boards under more pressure than ever before the Financial Times has designed the Diploma to equip non-executives for the specific requirements of the role and assist them to carry out their duties successfully for their own benefit and to increase long term value for the companies whose boards they sit on.

Based on the UK Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma covers all aspects of running a company successfully and the important role a good non-executive director can play in helping to maximise value and ensure long term sustainability.

To learn more click here - http://www.non-execs.com/events-learning/9725

FT NED Golf Day

May 15^th

Join us for this exclusive one day event, held in association with the Board Practice at Norman Broadbent, taking place at the prestigious London Golf Club in Kent.

Attendees will be able to play The Heritage championship course, built by Jack Nicklaus and usually unavailable to the public. 

Each attendee will play as part of a four-ball team including a FTSE Non-Executive Director or Chairman. The day will conclude with a three course lunch and prizes.

We look forward to welcoming you to play this world class Heritage golf course and are pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for aspiring and existing non-executives to mix with current FTSE Chairmen and Directors during the day. 

Breakfast and three course lunch included.

For more information click here - http://www.non-execs.com/events-learning/11407

So you want to be a Non-Executive Director?

20^th May

Aimed at people who are just thinking about becoming a non-executive director, this half day workshop looks at the duties and liabilities of being a non-executive director, effective boardroom behaviour, the role of the non-executive director in the annual audit, what you need to be aware of with regards to Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance and how to go about getting that all important first role with advice on how to present your CV and tips on interview techniques. 

The afternoon is designed to be interactive and finishes with an opportunity to hear from a very experienced non-executive director about their personal experiences followed by the opportunity to network with speakers and fellow delegates informally at a drinks reception.

For more information, click here - http://www.non-execs.com/events-learning/10835