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On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) welcomes Svitlana “Lana” Synkovska, Portfolio Director of Women in Agribusiness (WIA):  http://womeninag.com.They discuss:

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director of FAME Week Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former gamesTM features editor Matt Handrahan is our guest this week. Having spent a decade working on GamesIndustry.biz, he's now Portfolio Director at Kepler Interactive.The most recent game he worked on? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which you might have heard of. This episode, though, gets into the far more important business of discussing the price of pints in Bournemouth's Sixty Million Postcards pub circa 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah cover weather insights with Gary Lezac, Weather 20/20, for the rest of the growing season and bring another Women in the Field episode talking all things Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska, Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness.Episode linksWeather 20/20 forecastsLearn more about Women in AgribusinessRegister to attend the 2025 WIA SummitWomen in the Field digital editionsContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

Jeff Shafer, CEO of CommonGood Capital, chats with Aaron Mbati, Portfolio Director at The Schmidt Family Foundation where he manages a portfolio of impact investments in clean energy and sustainable food systems, with a focus on Africa and emerging markets. Aaron details growing up in Africa, his education there and in the US, his early […]

As Infosecurity Europe prepares to mark its 30th anniversary, Portfolio Director Saima Poorghobad shares how the event continues to evolve to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals across industries, sectors, and career stages. What began in 1996 as a niche IT gathering has grown into a strategic hub for over 14,000 visitors, offering much more than just vendor booths and keynotes. Saima outlines how the event has become a dynamic space for learning, collaboration, and strategic alignment—balancing deep technical insight with the broader social, political, and technological shifts impacting the cybersecurity community.The Power of the Crowd: Community, Policy, and Lifelong LearningThis year's programming reflects the diverse needs of the cybersecurity community. Attendees range from early-career practitioners to seasoned decision-makers, with representation growing from academia and public policy. The UK government will participate in sessions designed to engage with the community and gather feedback to inform future regulation—a sign of how the show has expanded beyond its commercial roots. Universities are also getting special attention, with new student guides and tailored experiences to help emerging professionals find their place in the ecosystem.Tackling Today's and Tomorrow's Threats—From Quantum to GeopoliticsInfosecurity Europe 2024 is not shying away from bold topics. Professor Brian Cox will open the event by exploring the intersection of quantum science and cybersecurity, setting the tone for a future-facing agenda. Immediately following, BBC's Joe Tidy will moderate a session on how organizations can prepare for the cryptographic disruption quantum computing could bring. Rory Stewart will bring a geopolitical lens to the conversation, examining how shifting alliances, global trade tensions, and international conflicts are reshaping the threat landscape and influencing cybersecurity priorities across regions.Maximizing the Experience: Prep, Participate, and PartyFrom hands-on tech demos to peer-led table talks and new formats like the AI and Cloud Security Theater, the show is designed to be navigable—even for first-time attendees. Saima emphasizes preparation, networking, and follow-up as keys to success, with a new content download feature helping attendees retain insights post-event. The celebration culminates with a 90s-themed 30th anniversary party and a strong sense of pride in what this event has helped the community build—and protect—over three decades.The message is clear: cybersecurity is no longer just a technical field—it's a societal one.___________Guest: Saima Poorghobad, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saima-poorghobad-6a37791b/ Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from Infosecurity Europe 2025 London coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

As Infosecurity Europe prepares to mark its 30th anniversary, Portfolio Director Saima Poorghobad shares how the event continues to evolve to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals across industries, sectors, and career stages. What began in 1996 as a niche IT gathering has grown into a strategic hub for over 14,000 visitors, offering much more than just vendor booths and keynotes. Saima outlines how the event has become a dynamic space for learning, collaboration, and strategic alignment—balancing deep technical insight with the broader social, political, and technological shifts impacting the cybersecurity community.The Power of the Crowd: Community, Policy, and Lifelong LearningThis year's programming reflects the diverse needs of the cybersecurity community. Attendees range from early-career practitioners to seasoned decision-makers, with representation growing from academia and public policy. The UK government will participate in sessions designed to engage with the community and gather feedback to inform future regulation—a sign of how the show has expanded beyond its commercial roots. Universities are also getting special attention, with new student guides and tailored experiences to help emerging professionals find their place in the ecosystem.Tackling Today's and Tomorrow's Threats—From Quantum to GeopoliticsInfosecurity Europe 2024 is not shying away from bold topics. Professor Brian Cox will open the event by exploring the intersection of quantum science and cybersecurity, setting the tone for a future-facing agenda. Immediately following, BBC's Joe Tidy will moderate a session on how organizations can prepare for the cryptographic disruption quantum computing could bring. Rory Stewart will bring a geopolitical lens to the conversation, examining how shifting alliances, global trade tensions, and international conflicts are reshaping the threat landscape and influencing cybersecurity priorities across regions.Maximizing the Experience: Prep, Participate, and PartyFrom hands-on tech demos to peer-led table talks and new formats like the AI and Cloud Security Theater, the show is designed to be navigable—even for first-time attendees. Saima emphasizes preparation, networking, and follow-up as keys to success, with a new content download feature helping attendees retain insights post-event. The celebration culminates with a 90s-themed 30th anniversary party and a strong sense of pride in what this event has helped the community build—and protect—over three decades.The message is clear: cybersecurity is no longer just a technical field—it's a societal one.___________Guest: Saima Poorghobad, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saima-poorghobad-6a37791b/ Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from Infosecurity Europe 2025 London coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

As Infosecurity Europe prepares to mark its 30th anniversary, Portfolio Director Saima Poorghobad shares how the event continues to evolve to meet the needs of cybersecurity professionals across industries, sectors, and career stages. What began in 1996 as a niche IT gathering has grown into a strategic hub for over 14,000 visitors, offering much more than just vendor booths and keynotes. Saima outlines how the event has become a dynamic space for learning, collaboration, and strategic alignment—balancing deep technical insight with the broader social, political, and technological shifts impacting the cybersecurity community.The Power of the Crowd: Community, Policy, and Lifelong LearningThis year's programming reflects the diverse needs of the cybersecurity community. Attendees range from early-career practitioners to seasoned decision-makers, with representation growing from academia and public policy. The UK government will participate in sessions designed to engage with the community and gather feedback to inform future regulation—a sign of how the show has expanded beyond its commercial roots. Universities are also getting special attention, with new student guides and tailored experiences to help emerging professionals find their place in the ecosystem.Tackling Today's and Tomorrow's Threats—From Quantum to GeopoliticsInfosecurity Europe 2024 is not shying away from bold topics. Professor Brian Cox will open the event by exploring the intersection of quantum science and cybersecurity, setting the tone for a future-facing agenda. Immediately following, BBC's Joe Tidy will moderate a session on how organizations can prepare for the cryptographic disruption quantum computing could bring. Rory Stewart will bring a geopolitical lens to the conversation, examining how shifting alliances, global trade tensions, and international conflicts are reshaping the threat landscape and influencing cybersecurity priorities across regions.Maximizing the Experience: Prep, Participate, and PartyFrom hands-on tech demos to peer-led table talks and new formats like the AI and Cloud Security Theater, the show is designed to be navigable—even for first-time attendees. Saima emphasizes preparation, networking, and follow-up as keys to success, with a new content download feature helping attendees retain insights post-event. The celebration culminates with a 90s-themed 30th anniversary party and a strong sense of pride in what this event has helped the community build—and protect—over three decades.The message is clear: cybersecurity is no longer just a technical field—it's a societal one.___________Guest: Saima Poorghobad, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saima-poorghobad-6a37791b/ Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from Infosecurity Europe 2025 London coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosec25Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Join us for leadership stories from female founders, trailblazers in women leadership and entrepreneurs sharing their success stories. What does it take to build a beverage company from scratch? Not just any beverage company—but one that is unapologetically female-founded, obsessively focused on ingredients, and determined to carve out space in an industry long dominated by men in boardrooms and barrooms alike?Melissa is already a leader and teacher in the drinks space. But like so many entrepreneurs, she saw a gap—between what was on the shelf and what she wanted to drink. Clean, flavourful, high-quality hard seltzers and spritzes without the synthetic aftertaste, the hidden chemicals, or spoonfuls of sugar.So, she created DAME—a Canadian-born beverage brand that's as much about taste as it is about purpose. She calls it her baby business. But that baby? It's growing up fast. Today, you can find DAME in the LCBO, sitting on shelves beside legacy brands, standing tall in its bright, elegant cans.But this isn't just a story about what's in the can.It's about leadership, and what it takes to found something from nothing. It's about setbacks, long nights, and moments of doubt. And it's about mentorship—because while Melissa is crafting crisp Italian spritz cocktails, she's also helping to build bursaries and educational programs for women looking to break into the beverage industry.This is a conversation about grit. About vision. And about why, sometimes, the best way to shake up an industry… is to simply pour something better.Melissa Pulvermacher is the Portfolio Director at Cru Wine Merchants and the Founder of DAME Beverage.Links and ResourcesDAME WebsiteDAME InstagramMelissa's LinkedInCru WineConnect With Us:Voices of Leadership PodcastInstagramLinkedInBespoke Productions WebsiteBespoke Productions Instagram

Discover the UK's most profitable holiday let locations!Host Planet has teamed up with Sykes Holiday Cottages to launch Holiday Let Insider – a brand new podcast series for savvy hosts and property managers.In our first episode, Harriet Kerr, Portfolio Director at Sykes, reveals the top-performing UK regions for holiday lets and shares practical tips on pricing, flexibility, quality, and guest experience to help you maximise your returns.Thinking about partnering with Sykes to boost your bookings and income? Learn more here: sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottageKey takeaways:• Discover the best places to buy a holiday let in the UK, including the Cotswolds, Lake District, and Peak District.• Find out why Suffolk is an up-and-coming holiday let destination.• Learn how Sykes Holiday Cottages helps owners during every stage of their investment and management journey.0:00 Episode starts2:07 How Sykes helps new holiday let hosts3:51 Do your research!5:09 As much support as you need6:12 The best places to buy in the UK9:31 The different types of holiday let investor11:04 What you need to get right on day one12:15 Quality is key (plus being flexible and accepting shorter breaks)14:19 Getting your rates right15:57 The evolving holiday let landscape17:38 Keeping owners updated about the industry18:48 Holiday Letting Outlook Report 2025: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/advice/article/holiday-letting-outlook-report-202519:44 Work with Sykes: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Harriet Kerr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-k-77b60725/Sykes Holiday Cottages: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/Episode to check next: Learn How To Take Great Photos For Your Airbnb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9XiAQ1H-0Holiday Let Insider is brought to you by Host Planet and Sykes Holiday Cottages. The series is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HolidayLetInsider #Sykes #SykesCottages #SykesHolidayCottages #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo

Hour 2: Jason talks about the loss of a local restaurant owner, and a friend. Then producer Dan Cook talks about the need to apologize well. And finally Jason is joined by Dana Bonelli, Portfolio Director for The Wine Company, to talk about the effects of tariffs.

Jason talks to Dana Bonelli, Portfolio Director for The Wine Company, about how tariffs will affect the wine business.

Season 5: Episode 206In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight podcast, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Svitlana Synkovska, a global event management expert with two decades of experience in agribusiness. Svitlana has organized and marketed nearly 50 international events across 12 countries, bringing together key players in commodities trading, biofuels, and more. Now serving as the Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness (WIA), she shares her insights into how WIA fosters a thriving community of professional women through networking, career development, and collaboration.Svitlana discusses the evolution of agribusiness events, highlighting the meticulous planning, market research, and industry relationships required to create impactful conferences. She emphasizes the Women in Agribusiness Summit, which has grown from 200 attendees in 2012 to over 1,100 professionals today, establishing itself as the premier event for women in agribusiness. The upcoming 2025 WIA Summit will focus on key industry topics, including ag commodities markets, U.S. trade policy, extreme weather impacts, consumer trends, and the role of AI in agriculture.Throughout the conversation, Svitlana offers invaluable career advice for women looking to establish themselves in agribusiness, stressing the importance of networking, building authentic connections, and embracing industry associations. She also explores the biggest disruptors in agriculture today, from global trade shifts to technological innovations like biological pesticides and robotics.Tune in to hear about the power of community, the future of agribusiness, and how the Women in Agribusiness Summit is shaping the industry. For more information, visit WomenInAg.com and follow them on social media.

Luxury expert Alison Gilmore and Mark explore luxury travel for 2025 and beyond, unpacking VIP experiences, and what's next for the industry. From the rise of branded residences to how AI is reshaping high-end travel, get the inside scoop on what's redefining the luxury lifestyle. Alison Gilmore is the Portfolio Director of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM).

February 11, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Director at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses possible economic impact of Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.

In this episode of The Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro is joined by Maureen Azzato, Portfolio Director for Manufacturing and Field Service Events at Worldwide Business Research (WBR), to discuss the current state of AI in field service. Drawing from WBR's recent research, they explore the industry's adoption trends, successful use cases, and common implementation challenges.  Maureen shares insights on how early adopters are leveraging AI for operational efficiency, knowledge management, and improved customer satisfaction, while addressing concerns about integration, costs, and change management. They also discuss the future of AI in field service and preview upcoming topics for the Field Service Palm Springs 2024 event. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

“The industry is evolving faster than our willingness to accept it.” - John Ward, Portfolio Director, ProcureCon North America, Worldwide Business Research  For 25 years, ProcureCon has served as a cornerstone for procurement education and community-building with their well-known annual conference series.  In this episode, Philip Ideson talks about the evolution of ProcureCon (and procurement in general) with Frank Musero, Divisional Director, Content and Strategy, ProcureCon, B2B and Finance Events at Worldwide Business Research; Michael Dunlap, Portfolio Director, Worldwide Business Research; and John Ward, Portfolio Director, ProcureCon North America, Worldwide Business Research. They discuss procurement's evolution from cost center to strategic partner over the last two decades and how ProcureCon events have adapted in order to meet changing practitioner needs and expectations.  In this episode, they discuss: How perceptions about procurement as a profession and a career path have changed The ways ProcureCon has changed their approach to events to meet new realities in procurement, like AI and procure tech, shifting demographics of practitioners, and category-specific challenges How ProcureCon balances their coverage of emerging trends like AI while emphasizing interactive experiences that still address fundamental practitioner pain points  Links: Frank Musero on LinkedIn Michael Dunlap on LinkedIn John Ward on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Caroline Hobden, Portfolio Director for Accountex. Caroline discusses the global impact of AccountEx events, the evolution of bookkeeping communities, and how these gatherings facilitate learning and collaboration for finance professionals around the world. From London to Canada and Spain, Accountex has been at the forefront of showcasing innovation and fostering connections within the industry. Caroline shares insights about the importance of adapting to regional differences, the role of professional bodies, and how Accountex is shaping the future of the bookkeeping profession. What Listeners Will Learn: The Global Scope of Accountex: Highlights from events in London, Spain, Canada, and beyond. Regional Differences: How bookkeeping and accounting vary by country, including regulation, technology adoption, and community engagement. Building Community: The value of collaboration and sharing expertise within the bookkeeping profession. Technology and Innovation: Emerging trends like AI, e-invoicing, and cybersecurity in finance. What to Expect at Accountex London 2024: Insights into the largest AccountEx event in the UK. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:31 – Meet Caroline Hobden 1:13 – The AccountEx Portfolio: Events Around the World 3:34 – The Rapid Growth of AccountEx Spain 4:28 – The Universal Need for Community in Bookkeeping 6:06 – Regional Challenges: Regulation, Technology, and Mindsets 8:02 – The Collaborative Nature of Bookkeeping 9:14 – Learning from Global Bookkeeping Practices 10:46 – AccountEx London: What's Coming in May 2024 ---------------------------------------- HOW TO WORK WITH US We help bookkeepers earn more from bookkeeping. Work with us for £199 per month in The Bookkeepers' Collective.

Tom Rogers is joined by the Portfolio Director of BETT Global, Duncan Verry, to preview some of the exciting things that are planned for the BETT show this January. You can grab your ticket right here: https://uk.bettshow.com/visitor-registration

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Neelam Parmar and Duncan Verry to discuss the upcoming BETT UK event, its significance in the education technology landscape, and the importance of community engagement. Duncan Verry is the Portfolio Director for BETT and Dr Neelam Parmar is Director of Professional Learning and Online Education at AISL Harrow Schools, as well as being a judge for the BETT Awards. Neelam shares her extensive experience attending BETT, emphasising the value of learning and networking. Duncan discusses his new role and the global perspective of education technology, highlighting the common challenges faced by educators worldwide. The conversation also touches on the importance of including teacher voices in discussions about educational policy and practice, as well as the launch of the EdTech Buyers Guide to help educators make informed decisions about technology investments. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of having a clear digital strategy in education, the challenges of digital transformation, and the role of EdTech tools in enhancing educational outcomes. We focus on the need for accessibility and inclusion in technology, as well as the significance of networking and collaboration among educators to ensure successful tech adoption. Grab your copy of the EdTech Buyers Guide Get your tickets for BETT 2025 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to BETT 02:09 Neelam's Journey and Experience at BETT 05:14 Duncan's Role and Insights on BETT 08:03 Global Perspectives on Education and Technology 11:15 The Importance of Community in Education 14:01 Bringing Teacher Voices to the Forefront 15:02 Understanding Practical Applications in Education 18:25 The EdTech Buyers Guide and Strategic Planning 22:35 Understanding Digital Strategy in Education 25:20 Navigating Digital Transformation Challenges 30:50 Leveraging EdTech Tools for Effective Implementation 37:31 Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusion in EdTech 40:55 Building a Network for Successful Tech Adoption Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Check out all about Edufuturists Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025 Nominate someone for an award NOW

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tracy Gounden, Portfolio Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, on what to anticipate from the 'Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2024', which will take place in the Nasrec Expo Centre on November 19-21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite it being National Cat Day - we turned to you the listeners on which is better: cats or dogs? Then Dana Bonelli, Portfolio Director for the Wine Company joins Jason for DeRusha Eats with the main focus on non-alcoholic beverages on the rise and the variety of options people have from beer to seltzers to wine and more!

Today we were joined by Dana Bonelli of the Wine Company, she serves as the Portfolio Director and tells us all about the many options with non-alcoholic beverages. Whether you're looking for alternatives to wine, seltzers and beer - even local brews joining the mix. Also what are some restaurants and bars locally she would recommend!

FuturEnergy Ireland has submitted a planning application for its first battery storage project, Ballynahone Energy Storage, to Donegal County Council. The proposed Ballynahone Energy Storage project, the first of its kind in Europe, is designed to use iron-air battery technology capable of discharging energy at its full power output for up to 100 hours when fully charged. This first small 10MW project will be capable of storing 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy, which is more than half the energy capacity of Turlough Hill, while future projects in development will be capable of storing up to 8GWh. This new form of multi-day storage is made from some of the safest, cheapest and most abundant materials on the planet: low-cost iron, water and air. The principle of operation is reversible rusting: while the battery is discharging, it breathes in oxygen from the air and converts iron metal to rust; while the battery is charging, the application of an electrical current converts the rust back to iron, and the system breathes out oxygen. This breakthrough technology has the potential to absorb enormous amounts of surplus Irish renewable energy during times of high output and provide the renewable power back into the Irish grid system when it is needed most: for example, during extended periods of extreme weather, grid outages or low renewable generation. The battery will also simultaneously relieve grid congestion issues faced by wind and solar projects, reducing the need for new overhead power lines. This battery technology can provide reliability and resiliency to the country's grid system while delivering energy at a low cost. Paul Blount, Portfolio Director at FuturEnergy Ireland, says: "Ireland's power sector decarbonisation targets are among the most ambitious of any country globally. If we are to realise these ambitions, it is not enough to simply keep building more wind and solar projects. We need new technologies with the ability to time-shift very large energy volumes at low cost if we are to fully decarbonise our power system in a manner that is affordable for consumers. "Iron-air technology was selected by FuturEnergy Ireland following a robust procurement process. Based on the analysis completed by our team, we believe this technology has the potential to be a game-changer for the Irish power system. Form Energy, the US company behind this pioneering iron-air technology, is making a big impact in other energy markets. It will shortly commission a high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia and recently received funding of $147 million from the US Department of Energy towards an 85MW, 8.5GWh battery storage project in Lincoln, Maine, which will be the largest battery by energy capacity in the world when delivered." Once validated, the planning application will be available to view online at www.ballynahoneenergystorage.ie and at www.donegalcoco.ie. For more project information, please visit www.ballynahoneenergystorage.ie.

Each year, the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management publishes a list of cleanup priorities for its sites around the country. Progress in the cleanup program is measured by how well these milestones are met.This week, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report joins in celebrating completion a major cleanup goal on DOE's Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee. It's a comprehensive soil remediation project that DOE calls “Vision 2024.” Our guest is Joanna Hardin, DOE Federal Potfolio Director for the East Tennessee Technology Park in Oak Ridge. She talks with host Michael Butler about what it took to remediate more than a half million cubic yards of contaminated soil as the site becomes home to new nuclear-related businessesVisit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

In this conversation, Jason Averbook is joined by Katie Jenkins, Global Product Portfolio Director - Work Architecture @ Mercer, to discuss the importance of skills in the workplace and how organizations can leverage skills to make talent decisions. They explore the difference between skills and competencies and the challenges and opportunities of implementing a skills-based strategy. They emphasize the need for organizations to identify their biggest problems and use skills as a lens to address those issues. The conversation highlights the iterative nature of building a skills-powered organization and the role of AI in inferring skills and they emphasize the importance of assessing skills to retain and engage employees, especially those with unique skills. The discussion also touches on the value of skills data and the challenges of using it effectively in recruiting. Join us on Skool! https://www.skool.com/nowofwork/about

SummaryKristin Schoenstein, Portfolio Director for eTail US shows, discusses the process of putting on a conference and the importance of retailers attending eTail. She highlights the community aspect of eTail and the opportunities for networking and collaboration. Kristin also emphasizes the variety of content and activities available at eTail, including themed summits, networking breaks, cocktail receptions, and private lunches. She mentions the importance of planning and dividing responsibilities within a group to make the most of the conference. Kristin also talks about sponsorships and the custom options available for sponsors. She attributes eTail's success to its strong community and the desire for in-person collaboration. Finally, she provides an overview of the themes for each day of the conference, including retail growth and innovation, decoding the retail consumer, and navigating the shopping experience of the future.KeywordseTail, conference, retailers, community, networking, collaboration, content, activities, sponsorships, growth, innovation, retail consumer, shopping experienceTakeawayseTail is a year-round endeavor that involves researching industry trends, recruiting speakers, and planning the program.Retailers attend eTail to collaborate, share ideas, and stay updated on industry trends and technologies.Planning and dividing responsibilities within a group can help attendees make the most of the conference.Sponsorships at eTail offer custom options for brands to showcase their products and services.The success of eTail is attributed to its strong community and the desire for in-person collaboration.The conference covers a wide range of topics, including retail growth, innovation, decoding the retail consumer, and the future of the shopping experience.Sound Bites"It's a year-round endeavor... researching with the industry, speaking to our advisory board, coming up with the trends and the themes and we write the program, recruit the speakers.""The idea here is to... create a more intimate setting... to get the retailers to know each other right off the bat, collaborate and share ideas.""Everyone has a different goal... some are more focused on meeting the right solution provider... others are coming to really kind of hone in on different content areas."Chapters00:00Introduction and Role at eTail02:58Putting on a Conference: Planning and Execution07:34Opportunities for Agencies and Tech Partners11:44eTail's Success in Rebounding After COVID17:22Exploring Themes and Activities at eTail20:01Decoding the Retail Consumer and Navigating the Future Shopping Experience21:41Shameless Plug: Palm Springs eTail

On Tuesday 27th February, HC Group and bp hosted a breakfast and networking event for women in the trading and origination community. The highlight of the morning was a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring industry leaders Carol Howle, EVP Trading & Shipping at bp and Alice Acuña, EVP Trading at CEPSA. Moderated by Laura Berger, Portfolio Director, Liquid Fuels & Chemicals at HC Group, the panel delved into strategies for fostering greater diversity and inclusion within commodity trading. The discussion resonates with this year's International Women's Day theme, "Inspire Inclusion." Let's continue to work together in championing diverse perspectives and contributions, ensuring inclusivity for all women. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, accomplished tech executive Giovanna D'Esposito shares her dynamic journey across engineering, consulting, and digital leadership roles. Giovanna discusses the blurring boundaries between tech and other industries, with technology increasingly embedded across sectors. Giovanna provides insights on mobility and technology opportunities like shared transport, autonomous vehicles, logistics automation and using AI for safety, efficiency and security. She also talks about regenerative medicine and efficient natural resource utilization exciting future trends, urging continued investment there. 00:36- About Giovanna D'Esposito Giovanna D'Esposito is a Senior Portfolio Director at Whysol Investments. She is also the former General Manager of Uber, Southern Europe. Giovanna is also a seasoned senior executive with over 30 years of experience and a member of the YPO. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Rachel Baldwin is Head of Programme and Project Delivery at the BBC, where she leads a team of 115 people tasked with a huge variety of IT and technology programmes – including a brand‑new home for the Beeb in Birmingham and creating the largest orchestral recording space in Europe in East London. But while Rachel is now a seasoned project professional, she started her career as a documentary film maker. Among her credits are One Life: Pregnant in Two Wombs and Mr Trebus' Life of Grime, which was nominated for a Broadcast Award. But how did Rachel make the career switch and what lessons did she learn along the way? Listen on to hear her chat with Project writer Andrew Saunders for the upcoming spring issue… Resources: Our interview with Channel 4's Sonia Sharma: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/gtsKdROi1Gb  Our interview with Dan Jennings of global media agency Wavemaker: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yQIpeyRi1Gb  Contact us: apmpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk 

Elizabeth is a seasoned expert in the field of conferences, with nearly a decade of experience in market research and event organization in the retail and finance sectors. Since 2021, she has played an integral role in the powerhouse eTail Palm Springs team, co-producing the event alongside Kristin Schoenstein. When not immersed in the world of eCommerce conferences, she calls Queens home, sharing her space with her cat Wednesday. Kristin Schoenstein has been a Program Director at Worldwide Business Research since 2010 and has been producing events since 2004. She currently specializes in the retail and eCommerce sector where she is the Portfolio Director for eTail, which includes producing eTail Boston and co-producing eTail Palm Springs. In her free time, Kristin lives on the East End of Long Island where she enjoys boating, yoga, running and days at the beach with her husband and three daughters.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:49] Intro[01:21] Being a program director for industry conferences[02:28] Trend #1: the role of AI in retail businesses[03:09] Trend #2: Social commerce and live shopping[03:32] Trend #3: Launching partnerships to expand reach[05:04] Conferences bring like-minded people together[06:10] Creating opportunities for people to network[07:21] Curating relevant content from outstanding speakers[08:22] Inviting panels across different fields[09:12] eTail's 25th anniversary: walk down the memory lane[09:56] A fun time for both attendees and staff members[10:40] Don't do everything, divide and conquerResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeA community of retailers launching industry conferences etailwest.wbresearch.com/Follow Kristin Schoenstein linkedin.com/in/kristin-paulick-schoenstein-0a7aa95/Follow Elizabeth Robillard linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-robillard-a3141150/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

This week, on the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann is joined by Naomi Barton. Naomi is Portfolio Director for Clarion Gaming, which is the company that runs iGB Affiliate Events around the world. Naomi and Lee-Ann discuss the important topic of women in leadership roles and how Imposter Syndrome can be handled for those working in the affiliate marketing industry – both women and men…Listen for more discussion topics:You already have a seat at the table – there is nothing to prove to anybodyLessons learned from failure The importance of mentorshipKey segments of this podcast and where you can tune in to go direct:[09:00] People before profit: A good mantra for any affiliate manager[16:28] Imposter syndrome – advice for men and women [23:30] The importance of peer networking  in this industryRate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “I love Affiverse's Affiliate Marketing Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please give us a 5 Star rating here! Taking the time to do that, helps us support more people in our community to access digital and affiliate marketing insights, expert lead learnings and allows us to share the latest online marketing tactics that help Affiliate programs and businesses to grow. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and never miss out on FREE insights and training. Subscribe to our podcast HERE!

Join host Matthew Weitzel as he gears up for the 24th Annual GHI Conference, a premier event in the ground support equipment industry. Broadcasting ahead of the conference, Matt is joined by Max Gosney, the Portfolio Director of GHI, and Jennifer Matasy, Executive Administrator of IAEMA, to discuss what attendees can anticipate from this year's gathering.Sponsored by Xcēd Ground Support Equipment Leasing: Your trusted partner for GSE solutions, offering top-tier equipment and flexible terms to cater to your needs. Dive into the world of GSE with Xcēd and explore their unmatched offerings at xcedgse.com.A Look into IAEMA: Jennifer Matasy delves into the history and mission of the International Airport Equipment Manufacturers Association (IAEMA), emphasizing its role in promoting and supporting the business interests of the GSE community.Football and Networking: The conference kicks off with a football event, providing a unique and fun networking opportunity. Max highlights some of the standout players in the GSE industry, showcasing the camaraderie and competitive spirit of the event.What's New at the 24th Annual GHI Conference: Max Gosney shares insights into the increasing popularity of the conference, with a record number of registered delegates. The event will feature the flagship one-to-one meeting service, product ground handling awards, a cargo zone, and special roundtables led by airport business leaders.Airports in Focus: This year's conference places a special emphasis on airports, exploring how they can better connect with handlers, airlines, and suppliers. The goal is to foster discussions around the electrification of the ramp, digitization, and enhancing the overall passenger experience."GHI Annual Preview": Inside the 24th Annual GHI Conference with Max Gosney & Jennifer Matasy offers listeners an in-depth look into the preparations and highlights of the upcoming GHI Conference. From football networking events to engaging panels, this episode is a must-listen for anyone keen on staying updated with the latest in the GSE industry.Tune in for more enlightening discussions, available wherever you get your podcasts!

Buckle up - we're diving deep into the ultra-competitive Boston rental market with local expert Nathan Spielvogel, Portfolio Director at Spot Easy. If you've ever lived in the Boston area, you know how notoriously difficult it is to find housing, whether you're looking to rent or own. With low inventory and rising prices (a statement as relevant today as it would have been any year over the past few decades), searching for a place in Boston or the surrounding cities is not for the faint of heart. As a lifelong Boston resident with years of experience as a rental agent, Nathan has invaluable expertise. Nathan offers an insider's perspective on the strategies, challenges, and small victories involved in securing an apartment in this tough-to-crack city. In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges renters face in Boston, like high upfront costs, limited availability far in advance of move-in dates, and confusion caused by open listings. Things we discussed in this episode: Renters in Boston face up to $10,000 in upfront costs before even moving in How the same apartment can be advertised by dozens of brokerages due to open listings Units become available 7-9 months in advance, leaving late renters scrambling  Rising interest rates have caused a logjam, with buyers staying renters and limited options Renters may have to negotiate or bid on listings, seeing multiple units in a day Agents risk losing clients to pocket listings from other brokers How Spot Easy aims to streamline the process through verified listings and community-building High costs have pushed some renters to relocate to outer suburbs Get in touch with Nathan: Website - https://www.spoteasy.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-spielvogel-412481132/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SpotEasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spoteasybos/ Join Jason Muth of Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! #realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestatelaw #realestateagent #bostonrentals #rentalmarket #apartmenthunting #realestatepodcast #housingcrisis #interestrates #rentallaw #spoteasy #bostonliving #rentalagents #bostonapartments Follow us! Following and subscribing to The Real Estate Law Podcast not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. The Real Estate Law Podcast on Instagram and YouTube NextHome Titletown Real Estate on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn Help us Spread the Word If you've found our podcast helpful, entertaining, or informative, please consider leaving us a rating and review. It only takes a minute and can make a huge difference in helping us reach more listeners. Hospitality.FM The Real Estate Law Podcast is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!

In this episode, Tamika Baskin, the new director of Aeon's property management team, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Baskin talks about her personal and professional housing experiences and the ongoing challenge of providing affordable housing.

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It's quite exciting that a conference brand running in multiple overseas countries, UK, Spain and Canada has brought a conference to Australia. I hope one day to attend Spain's Accountex conference - we all know accounting is an International language, an accounting conference in a foreign language sounds like it would really push me out of my comfort zone!   I delivered three sessions at Accountex. Ethan Cooney of Ignition said the most popular session at the conference was the panel discussion on Explore Atomic Habits I led at the GoCardless Buzz Labs. Thank you very much Emily Shurey from the Marketing team at GoCardless who made that possible, and everyone who attended the session.   In this podcast I speak with:   Alex Cumberland Agency Partner Manager at Oncord Digital Marketing Software Jeremy Rowe General Manager Innovation of the CACatalyst team at CAANZ Rob Cameron CEO at FYI the Document management and process automation solution, purpose-built for accountants. Guy Pearson CEO at Ignition online proposals, automated billing and payment collection solution for professional services businesses. Melissa Lewis Business Development Manager SwiftFox CRM a CRM for accountants and financial service firms Dyean Moodley Digital Account Executive at a little firm called Microsoft. And from the bookkeeping world Nicole RED Lynch Co-founder Streamline Management Myreeann Tchopourian Managing Director Chisholm Business Services Pty Limited Tamara-Lee Beveridge BAS & ASIC Agent Bizcore 360  Julianna Nagy Founder of Horizon Accounts   Can I encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to the Cloud Stories podcast and the Accounting Apps newsletter.   Hi, I hope you found the interviews from Accountex informative and edutaining!    The two day Sydney Accountex conference was a great opportunity to catch up and spend time with members of the Accounting and Bookkeeping community and with familiar and a few new Accounting App vendors.   Initially I was asked to be a media partner, but I'm an accountant, and I felt a bit uncomfortable with that. The organisers established a content crew, which I instead asked to join and actively participated in. I was listed on the website as being part of the content crew, but am no longer listed there - I am not sure why.  During the early stages, the content crew were extensively involved with encouraging new speakers to pitch their ideas, reviewing speaker submissions, and highlighting which sessions we thought would resonate with the accounting and bookkeeping community. I'm focused on improving and nurturing the Accounting and Bookkeeping profession and community, and it was good to be part of the initial content development.   I was gratefully allocated a podcasting slot for the last session on the last day, in a cute podcast caravan, but my bad, I got confused with the calendar timings, and missed it completely.   I'm normally quite busy at conferences, and I hustled up a few more opportunities, as well as the interviews you just listened to, I delivered three fun and engaging sessions.    With the Fathom team I coordinated a brilliant panel discussion “How being purpose-driven and customer centric can help attract clients and retain top talent” on the main stage.   I delivered a panel discussion on Explore Atomic Habits at the GoCardless Buzz Labs with Michele Grisdale, Amar Latif and Dan Osbourne.    Also at the GoCardless Buzz Labs Nick Sinclair Founder - Humanverse Group (TOA Global & AB² Institute) and I discussed “Current Industry Trends and How Accountants and Bookkeepers can Optimise them.”    I plan to release the sessions recorded at the GoCardless Buzz Labs on the Cloud Stories podcast soon.   I'd also like to mention that Emily Shurey from the GoCardless team has a sparkly side gig. She supplies me with my Biodegradable & Eco Friendly Glitter follow her on insta at glitterazzi.me. If you need extra glitter in your life, and let's face it, who doesn't? You should source Biodegradable & Eco Friendly Glitter. Generally available glitter is a plastic core and polyester PET film and when it breaks down, releases chemicals that are harmful to humans and animals and it contributes to the growth of microplastic in the marine environment. Unexpected environmental message in an accounting technology podcast!!   I had a full access ticket, which conveniently gave me access to an ample variety of food & beverages, a really fun dance party overlooking the Sydney Harbour on the last evening.   The CACatalyst team from Chartered Accountants ran a pitch night, on the first night. One of the contestants was Empiraa, a gamified yet simplified business planning software, that helps you set business goals and an actionable plan on how to achieve them. I've met with the founder Ash Brown and he and the team at Empiraa have joined me as a strategic partner, supporting me to support the community.   I also had the opportunity to meet up and reconnect with a lot of brilliant people in the Accounting Industry, including Caroline Hobden, Portfolio Director at Accountex in the UK and Europe and she invited me to come and speak in the UK. Well maybe not this year, cause I shall be attending Amanda Aguillard's Accounting Salon in Florida, but I've pencilled it in 2024. How exciting.   More could be said about Sydney Accountex, but for me I used my positive energy to make the most of the event.    I hope you enjoyed this podcast. Can I encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to the Cloud Stories podcast and the Accounting Apps newsletter which you can find at HeatherSmith AU dot com.    

Rare disease is an often overlooked field of medicine, but one which is rapidly gaining ground, which is certainly a good thing as rare diseases affect around 300 million people globally. By their nature, rare diseases are incredibly difficult to research and develop medicines for, but this just makes it all the more urgent to fulfil this unmet need for rare disease patients.In this podcast I am joined by Rachel Smith; Rachel is the Executive Director, Global Head of Rare Diseases at Parexel. Rachel brings more than a decade of experience in every development phase of rare disease and cell and gene therapy clinical trials to her work with Parexel's rare disease clients. Previously, she served as Vice President of Clinical Operations, Portfolio Director of Rare Disease, and Global Head of the Cell & Gene Center of Excellence at Veristat LLC. She led programs in ADA-SCID, Canavan disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. Rachel has expertise in clinical development strategy, novel and adaptive trial design, decentralized trials, and other creative solutions for rare disease products with a non-classical route to market.

In today's episode, the portfolio Director of Africa Travel Week Megan De Jager outlines activities planned for this year's show scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South from 3-5 April. She believes the maiden WTM Africa Awards offers an exciting opportunity to reward outstanding personalities and entities who have impacted the tourism sector. Her role includes taking full accountability for the planning and operational management of all aspects of the portfolio, contributing significantly to the development and implementation of Reed's strategy and to deliver exceptional performance through effective collaboration, management and development of others. As part of Megan's role, she builds closer relationships with the key players within the industry and gains a broader insight into the fundamental issues affecting each show's industry. After almost 8 years working in Marketing with Tourvest, Megan joined Reed Exhibitions in 2015 as the Marketing Manager for WTM Africa and IBTM Africa where she oversaw and drove world-class branding and communications for two successful travel trade exhibitions. In 2017, Megan then assumed the role of General Marketing Manager adding the brand ILTM Africa to her portfolio. In this role, she passionately promoted the WTM Africa, ILTM Africa and IBTM Africa brands and oversaw all the events' relative marketing aspects. In May 2018, Megan was promoted to Portfolio General Manager for Reed Exhibitions South Africa's Travel, Tourism and Sport department which includes various dynamic trade and consumer shows namely; WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, IBTM Africa and FIBO Global Fitness Africa. Following a year as GM, Megan was made Portfolio Director in May 2019.Megan and her team passionately use the exhibition and eventing platforms to create opportunities for Travel & Tourism industry brands to market their products and services to a captive audience through face-to-face interaction using all of the 5 senses.

Welcome back everyone! This week Charli got to talk to Michelle Schwery, an inspiring woman in and out of the workplace. Michelle Schwery is a Portfolio Director for ABB – US Motion Services Division, with more than 18 years' experience in electrical equipment service. Through those years, she has worked to understand customers needs from an outside in approach and has used that to develop the products and services to provide the next generation of support for her customers. Her passion for sustainability and a circular economy have brought this to the forefront of portfolio development for the US service group. And as the ABB US Sustainability Champion, she spends time bringing the sustainability discussion to the ABB team ensuring they all know how important the future of sustainability goals is to ABB and ABB's customers, and how they can work together to have a positive impact on the future and society. This allows for a unique position in supporting our customers' needs for a carbon reduction all while still supporting their critical needs in their production facilities. When she isn't teaching you all about sustainability and circularity or bringing the next generation service product to your production facility, she is working with the ABB Diversity and Inclusion team, Encompass Women. In her home time, she is spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and sharing those joys with her husband, 5 kids, and whole crew of animals in rural Wisconsin.Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Sustainability Summit in February! Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This episode features Christopher Lee, Portfolio Director at Elevance Health. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to healthcare leadership, different ways to improve patient experience, and more.

On December 3rd, Burn Bag co-host Ryan Rosenthal was in Simi Valley, CA covering the 2022 edition of the Reagan National Defense Forum, one of the nation's largest gatherings of the defense community.Bucky Butow talks to Ryan about the ability of the DoD to rapidly and effectively innovate, collaborating with the private sector to develop new technologies, and the emerging areas that DIU views as particularly important.

Today, Fisher German Talks: Changing Industrial Logistics. Over the last decade, the high street has been in a steady decline. We saw a trend toward online shopping over the past few years, which COVID-19 sped up, and now the market is fundamentally changing the nature of retail. In 2021, internet sales made up 29% of all total retail spend. This is up from 21% in 2019 and is scheduled to rise to 38% by 2026. For each percentile this figure grows, there's a further increase in the need for logistics and millions of square feet in warehousing space. In today's episode, we'll be delving into the Industrial sector, looking at both the huge logistics facilities, as well as the smaller, but arguably more complex, multi-let trading estates. We'll look at how rampant demand, as well as the robust levels of growth in the e-commerce market, has driven a surge in need for urban logistics space. Host Mike Price, Head of Commercial Agency at Fisher German, is joined by Richard Phillips, Portfolio Director at Logicor, to look at the changing face of the industrial sector, and how the industry can manage the surge in need for urban logistics space. For more information on this episode please visit www.fishergerman.co.uk/news-and-events

In this episode of The Big Question, Detria Williamson, IDEO CMO, asks Ramon Soto, Northwell Health Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Office, and Timothy Peck, IDEO Executive Portfolio Director of Health… how might health-system incumbents treat patients more like consumers? And how might we use digital platforms to enhance visibility & choice in healthcare? Ramon and Timothy discuss how design solutions and marketing have created a new design ecosystem for patients.

On today's deep dive bonus episode, Martin Bissett of the Accountants Influencers Podcast interviews Zoe Lacey Cooper (Head of CPD Store at OmniPro) on accounting-fintech events and CPD-CPE. Zoe is the Managing Director for CPDStore (part of OmniPro) who offer core technical online CPD training. Prior to that was the Portfolio Director on the Accountex exhibitions and virtual summits. She has extensive knowledge within the global accountancy ecosystem, working closely with top accounting influencers, accounting associations and the leading technology providers. As well as working within media and events for over 21 years. Zoe is a regular contributor to numerous webinars, blogs, interviews and a judge on numerous accountancy awards. She was recently recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Accounting. Zoe brings a different perspective to her interviews, utilising her “outsider” perspective and experience within the accounting profession.   When not working, Zoe is a proud mummy of girls age 2 and 6. She's always been Interested in classic and modern motors. She loves a variety of music ranging from Bryan Adams to drum and base (it's the best music to help focus on getting lots of tasks done). Her fave film is Mary Poppins and her secret passion has to be abstract art (love Romero Britto) and watching live ballet at the theatre. Key shownotes from the whole interview include: ➤ The story behind the big move from Accountex events to CPD and CPE for accountants and CPAs ➤ The different perspective of an accounting and fintech events organiser versus the influencers, practitioners and vendors ➤ Shout out to Des O'Neill, founder of OmniPro, the biggest CPE and CPD provider for accountants in Ireland ➤ Observations on the accounting profession and the software tech vendors throughout the Covid pandemic ➤ Where we go next with accounting and fintech events with the virtual, the in-person and the hybrid ➤ What the real opportunities are for organisers of accounting and fintech events, exhibitions and conferences ➤ How a hybrid accounting and fintech events business model increases reach and scope for organisers ➤ Insights on the attitudes, content consumption behaviours and demographics of people who attend accounting/fintech events ➤ Why the accounting profession is further ahead with technology adoption than many other sectors ➤ Examples of helping people and what adds real value to business relationships Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelacey-cooper/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelacey-cooper) Omnipro website: http://www.cpdstore.co.uk/ (www.cpdstore.co.uk) NOTE TO LISTENERS: This is a full-length interview (usually 20-30 mins long) from which the highlights show earlier in the week was taken. You can listen to this on a previous episode. Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 5000+ listeners in 136 countries around the world. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or success stories, just type https://sayhi.chat/aip (sayhi.chat/aip) into your browser and leave us a quick and easy voice message. We may just feature you on the show!

Episode 25 [from spreadsheet]. On today's episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, [SEO description & SEO Title from AIP spreadsheet - Promotion]. Zoe is the Managing Director for CPDStore (part of OmniPro) who offer core technical online CPD training. Prior to that was the Portfolio Director on the Accountex exhibitions and virtual summits. She has extensive knowledge within the global accountancy ecosystem, working closely with top accounting influencers, accounting associations and the leading technology providers. As well as working within media and events for over 21 years. Zoe is a regular contributor to numerous webinars, blogs, interviews and a judge on numerous accountancy awards. She was recently recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Accounting. Zoe brings a different perspective to her interviews, utilising her “outsider” perspective and experience within the accounting profession.   When not working, Zoe is a proud mummy of girls age 2 and 6. She's always been Interested in classic and modern motors. She loves a variety of music ranging from Bryan Adams to drum and base (it's the best music to help focus on getting lots of tasks done). Her fave film is Mary Poppins and her secret passion has to be abstract art (love Romero Britto) and watching live ballet at the theatre. Key shownotes from the whole interview include: ➤ The story behind the big move from Accountex events to CPD and CPE for accountants and CPAs ➤ The different perspective of an accounting and fintech events organiser versus the influencers, practitioners and vendors ➤ Shout out to Des O'Neill, founder of OmniPro, the biggest CPE and CPD provider for accountants in Ireland ➤ Observations on the accounting profession and the software tech vendors throughout the Covid pandemic ➤ Where we go next with accounting and fintech events with the virtual, the in-person and the hybrid ➤ What the real opportunities are for organisers of accounting and fintech events, exhibitions and conferences ➤ How a hybrid accounting and fintech events business model increases reach and scope for organisers ➤ Insights on the attitudes, content consumption behaviours and demographics of people who attend accounting/fintech events ➤ Why the accounting profession is further ahead with technology adoption than many other sectors ➤ Examples of helping people and what adds real value to business relationships Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelacey-cooper/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelacey-cooper) Omnipro website: http://www.cpdstore.co.uk/ (www.cpdstore.co.uk) NOTE TO LISTENERS: This is a condensed highlights version of the full interview (usually 20-30 mins long), which you can catch as a bonus episode at the weekend. Martin and Rob love to hear from the show's 5000+ listeners in 136 countries around the world. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or success stories, just type https://sayhi.chat/aip (sayhi.chat/aip) into your browser and leave us a quick and easy voice message. We may just feature you on the show!

BONUS Full Expert Interview: Caroline Hobden (Portfolio Director at Accountex) Martin meets with Caroline Hobden (Portfolio Director at Accountex) to discuss her new role in the Accountex and the wider Diversified organization and the return of in-person live events. Caroline is a dedicated event professional with 20 years of experience managing international business-to-business events. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in running technical events across a variety of industry sectors, she recently took on the role of Director for the hugely popular Accountex portfolio, which includes Accountex Summit North in Manchester (20-21 September 2021), Accountex in London (11-12 May 2022), a wide variety of virtual events and the monthly e-newsletter Accounting Insight News. Connect to here her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-hobden-62888519/ or @Caroline_ACTX NOTE TO LISTENERS: We like to hear from you. Leave Rob and Martin a voice message here - we may just feature you on our show! Visit sayhi.chat/aip to leave a quick and easy audio message.

Episode 10. Martin meets with Caroline Hobden (Portfolio Director at Accountex) to discuss her new role in the Accountex and the wider Diversified organization and the return of in-person live events. Caroline is a dedicated event professional with 20 years of experience managing international business-to-business events. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in running technical events across a variety of industry sectors, she recently took on the role of Director for the hugely popular Accountex portfolio, which includes Accountex Summit North in Manchester (20-21 September 2021), Accountex in London (11-12 May 2022), a wide variety of virtual events and the monthly e-newsletter Accounting Insight News. Connect to here her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-hobden-62888519/ or @Caroline_ACTX ********************************************* NOTE TO LISTENERS: This is a summary of the 30min full interview with our guest. Our VIP listeners can access full length, ad-free interviews and other bonus content by signing up here: www.patreon.com/Influencers We like to hear from you, leave us a voice message – visit sayhi.chat/AIP

Coffee Fest is back for 2021 and we are stoked to chat with Erika Lowery, Portfolio Director for the event, on this week's episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast! Attendees are in for a treat with live events returning. Classes and workshops have a huge emphasis on COVID recovery for businesses, including how to plan for the future and shift business models. They're putting a lot of focus on how to incorporate the highly sought after mobile ordering. Mobile ordering is in demand and Coffee Fest has all the tools you'll need to implement it into your operations. Coffee Fest will also be launching their 365 digital platform this year. With live events suspended in 2020, Erika saw an opportunity to invest time into developing a fully online resource tool for the Coffee Fest community. Within the coming weeks, they'll be rolling out this exciting resource of trusted partners that will benefit everyone in the industry, A to Z! “People want to be heard and they want solutions” says Erika. “If I don't have it, I guarantee that within two phone calls I can find someone you can help.” This spirit of service, community, and access drives Erika's ongoing commitment to meeting exhibitors' and attendees' evolving needs. And that's exactly what anyone participating in either the live events or Coffee Fest 365 will get to experience this year. Find more information about how you can participate in Coffee Fest 2021. They will be hosting live events in four locations around the country and are excited to showcase all new workshops, classes, and products to the coffee community. . . . Find Coffee Fest on social and online: Web: coffeefest.com Facebook: @coffeefest Instagram: @coffeefestshow