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Recognition for Small Suppliers

For small food producers, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards can be challenging to implement due to the level of documentation required to demonstrate compliance.

To enable small producers to begin the journey to full recognized certification, global market assessments support the first steps in creating food safety plans and are increasingly recognized by international retailers.

Objectives

To understand how global market programs fit into the world of food certification

To understand the differences between the different versions available

Understand how SGS can support small producers on their first steps to international recognition

Agenda

Introduction to global markets

The suite of global market solutions available

Key points to consider when selecting a global markets program

Conclusion

Target Audience

Small and medium food manufacturers who are interested in starting the journey to recognized food certification

Presenter

Jeremy Chamberlain, SGS Global Food Certification Manager

Session Schedule

7:00 am – San Francisco (United States)

10:00 am – New York (United States)

3:00 pm – London (United Kingdom)

4:00 pm – Paris (France)

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Buckley

Senior Global Marketing Manager

t: +1 973 461 1498

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DUG Permian Basin and Eagle Ford 2021

Texas' Most Important Gathering of Shale Professionals

Join us in Fort Worth as the DUG Permian and Eagle Ford Conference & Exhibition returns to its original in-person format, July 12-14, 2021 at the Fort Worth Convention Center!

This combined event (which also incorporates the Midstream Texas program) will provide the industry with a comprehensive view of activity in Texas’ crude oil and natural gas markets. It promises to be an unsurpassed opportunity to get face-to-face with major players and make valuable business connections.

Hart Energy’s DUG conference sessions and related exhibits historically attract a deep group of qualified professionals eager to network with like-minded peers and colleagues willing to share the latest industry trends and technology applications. Attendees can expect to walk away with actionable intelligence for planning and managing successful operations within Texas’ major shale plays.

The DUG conference series offers thought leadership, best practices and innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry. Speakers and exhibitors review and discuss strategies that can be applied in real-time for effective results. No other shale-focused event connects such a diverse group of key players and decision-makers.

Initiating Change

Dive into the challenges facing Texas’ operators and producers today. As markets continue to shift, what strategies and trends will make their way to the forefront? And how can your company leverage them to its benefit?

Taking Leadership

Gain critical insights from active industry executives and experts on how to reduce development costs and increase operational efficiencies. Get updates on the latest trends and technologies. Find practical solutions to help your company make informed business decisions.

Essential Networking

Interact with industry leaders and key decision-makers for the first time in months. Gain first-hand insight from like-minded professionals facing challenges similar to yours and meet face-to-face with subject matter experts.

The Hart Energy Advantage

Hart Energy is the leading information provider for businesses focused on U.S. shale activity. We equip executive suite leaders with indispensable insight on today’s challenges and the near-future outlook. Our speakers represent both private and public companies leading, financing and enabling North America’s shale revolution and the globalization of natural gas markets. Houston-based Hart Energy produces the Oil and Gas Investor, E&P Plus and Midstream Business media platforms and a complementary array of online news and data services, as well as leading industry conferences (like the DUG™ series), GIS data sets and mapping solutions; and a growing number of online services.

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ACCESSE21 A Virtual Connection

ACCESSE21 is a 2-day conference that combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections, and expertise in managing science, technology, engineering, and math societies. Through thought-provoking sessions specifically tailored for STEM society professionals, the event will provide you with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.

Schedule at a Glance

We are excited to offer thought-provoking sessions and engaging networking experiences for you! Attendees can receive 8.25 CAE and 2 CMP credits for participating in the sessions.

All times are listed in Eastern Time.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Keynote Session: Talkback Mic: Shifting Your Culture One Track at a Time

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Networking Lunch

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Burnout in the Leadership and Volunteer Pipeline

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

How Reality-Based Leaders Make Decisions with Data

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

You and Your Association’s Strategic Plan

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Break

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

Financial Reserves -- Post COVID

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

Member Engagement

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

The Importance of Legacy Preservation to Operations

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

Break

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Future of Meetings Panel

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

CESSE SIG Happy Hour

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Keynote Session: Women in STEM: The role of Associations in leading equity and culture change

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Networking Lunch

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Now What? Refining your Crisis Communication Efforts

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Prioritizing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

The Role of a Staff-Centered Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in an Organization

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Break

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

Equity in Publishing for Developing Economies

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

Leveraging Synergies For Virtual and Hybrid Events

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

The Ethics of Association Management

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

Break

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Year

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Closing Reception

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

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AFMIC 2021 Virtual Connect

The African mining industry has gained prominence in the global mining landscape fueled by the continent’s huge mineral reserves, yet to be explored. With an aim to promote Africa’s rich mining potential at the centre of global mining dialogue, Africa Mining Convention 2021 will bring together policymakers from Africa's major mining countries along with regional & global mining business leaders for three days of seamless networking, business match-making and discussions encompassing reforms, technology, investments and issues impacting the entire African mining value chain.

In wake of the ongoing pandemic and inability to host physical events, AFMIC 2021 will take advantage of a state-of-the-art virtual event platform to give attendees a seamless life-like event experience with real-time networking options such as live chats, video calls, etc. The event will be one of a kind opportunity for various mining companies and service providers to showcase their products & services through feature-packed virtual exhibition booths.

In addition to the excellent networking and exhibiting opportunities at AFMIC, it will also facilitate a comprehensive conference featuring panel discussions, Q&A sessions and keynotes from regional and global industry experts and policymakers. Reforms in mining laws regulations, new mineral exploration updates, investment opportunities and disruptive technologies transforming Africa's mining industry will be the core topics of discussions on AFMIC Agenda.

AFMIC 2021 aims to be the largest virtual meeting place for the mining community to network and explore promising business avenues in the world's largest mineral hub - Africa, especially in times of crises when the majority of the businesses are struggling to find new opportunities and network with clients & peers.

Who Attends

AFMIC 2021- Virtual Connect is an exclusive mining expo and conference that will bring together the entire mining value chain including C- level executives, policymakers, etc to discuss and explore numerous business opportunities on an international scale.

Mining Companies

Quarrying Companies

Metallurgical Companies

Exploration Companies

Metal Companies

Minerals Processing

Service Providers

Service Integrators

Geological Surveys

Technology providers

Consultants

Agents and Distributors

Major Contractors

Subcontractors

Equipment Providers

Ministries and Government Departments

Regulatory Bodies

Environmental Agencies

Trade Delegations

Industry Associations

Investors and Financial institutions

Policy MakersP

R & D Experts

Junior Miners

What to expect at AFMIC 2021?

The Exhibition

The three-day exhibition will bring an exclusive opportunity for various regional & global mining companies, equipment companies and service providers to promote their brands and showcase new products & solutions to a wider audience through an immersive exhibiting platform.

The live exhibition will provide a state-of-the-art virtual platform to exhibitors where they can introduce their products & services seamlessly, deliver informative content about their brands instantly, and interact with the prospects in real-time through integrated chat & video conferencing features. The exhibition at AFMIC will allow exhibitors to add images, brochures, videos, presentations and other documents on their interactive virtual booth, visitors can view, browse and download the attached material to their Virtual Briefcases. AFMIC will also enable exhibitors to generate qualified leads and gauge instant market reaction with real-time engagement metrics.

The Conference

AFMIC will feature a programme-packed online conference for the entire mining community including policymakers, decision-makers and global business leaders to connect, convene and collaborate through an interactive dynamic platform. Participants will get a broader outlook of the African mining industry, gain valuable industry insights, discuss policy reforms, global trends & resilience of the mining sector amid COVID 19 pandemic and debate & capitalise over the business opportunities available in the region.

The excellent knowledge-sharing platform will feature live/pre-recorded sessions including a series of keynotes, panel discussions with live Q&A & polls, which can also be watched on-demand by navigating through the interactive agenda.

Speakers

H.E Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite

Minister

Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Nigeria

Charles Siwawa

Chief Executive Officer

Botswana Chamber of Mines

OUEDRAOOGO Abdoulaye

Director, Geological and Mining Research

Bureau of Mines and Geology of Burkina (BUMIGEB)

William Witham

CEO

Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)

Duncan Harris

President

Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce (AACC)

Errol Smart

Managing Director and CEO

Orion Minerals

Simon Morris

VP, Global Head of Metals

Wood Mackenzie

Paul Freeman

President

ABMEC

Jeff Geipel

Founder and Managing Director

Mining Shared Value

Michelle Ash

CEO

GEOVIA

Mike Loch

President

Responsible Trade LLC

Marc Jadoul

Strategic Marketing Director

Nokia

Saad Hameed

Director of Operations - IROC

ArcelorMittal Mines Canada

Nicky Black

Director, Social and Economic Development Programme

ICMM

Abdulrazaq A. Garba

Director General (DG)

Nigerian Geological Survey Agency

Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom

Director General/CEO

Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office

Arabey Hashi Abdi

Director General

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Somalia

Sourena Nasrollahi

CEO and Co-Founder

OPTECS

Mashaole Nkgapele

Deputy Director

National Department of Health, South Africa

Aidarus Mohamed

CEO and Founder

Somali Geoscience Society (SOGES)

Nick Wilshaw

Managing Director

Grinding Solutions Limited

Narjess Naouar

General Counsel

Golden Star Resources Ltd

Hermien Uys

General Counsel and Board Director

Vedanta Zinc International

Aleksandra Cholewa

Director of Investment & Development

Luma Holdings Ltd

Shirley Webber

Coverage Head - Natural Resources and Energy

Absa Group Limited

Arison Andre LOVASOA

Acting Director General

Bureau du Cadastre Minier de Madagascar (BCMM)

Dr. Edward Hill

Applications Manager for Mining

ZEISS Microscopy

Nathan Williams

Founder & CEO

Minespider

Ingrid Hibbard

President & CEO

Pelangio Exploration Inc.

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Central Canada Expo

Central Canada Resource Expo is a gathering place for all those who thrive in the business of resources (Mining, Forestry and Energy). The expo will be showcasing the latest in resource technologies, expand the discussion of sustainable development with industry leaders and provide a forum that fosters economic regional growth. The expo showcases more than 300 exhibiting companies, including equipment manufacturers/dealers, producers from mining, exploration, forestry (harvesting and milling, and energy (biomass, solar, hydro), aboriginal businesses, engineering & construction, government, associations, academic and support. The Expo is an opportunity to network with experts, ask questions, see the latest in technology and where the industries are going tomorrow. Cen-Can Resources Expo will be showcasing the richness of opportunities to the world July 7-8 at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds in Thunder Bay.

Why Exhibit

Marketing

The CEN-CAN EXPO will be promoted to the RESOURCE INDUSTRIES of NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. There are 100’s of organizations that collectively add up to tens of thousands of individuals who work, in the Mining, Forestry and Energy sector in Central Canada. Cen-Can Resource Expo brings together industry participants and showcases the richness of resources in Central Canada.

Closer Look at How we plan to reach the audience:

We will work with all organizations and exhibitors and develop a personal marketing strategy that leverages the tools that we have developed over the last 20 years. We welcome enquiries on how we enhance ROI for our exhibitors.

Some of the ideas that we incorporate into the Expo include:

Partnering with key Media Groups

Extend fully all of our digital pages to all channels using communication built for Today.

Significant investments will be made in the Social Media Strategy, target the platforms where your audience is located namely ( LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and regional digital networks).

Additional Channels that will be used in our promotion of Cen-Can Resource Expo.

Brochures which include gate discounts to the expo will be printed

Posters

Press Releases and advertising in Trade Magazines

Direct mail, campaigns throughout trade partners,associations, organizations, and an industry database that targets the mining, forestry and energy companies.

Radio Broadcasting

Fax and email to targeted markets

Website Promotion

Banners & Links to national websites.

Exhibitors will receive a bundle of free expo passes that they may distribute to their clients as promotions.

Mining Life Magazine: Official Show Guide Issue featuring a complete agenda of the event detailing the exhibitors and the benefits of participation as well as an overview of the area.

Market Size

Mining Sector:

Northwestern Ontario produced 60% of Ontario’s total gold production and 19% of Canada’s Gold in 2018 -More than 500 exploration, mine service & mine suppliers are located in Thunder Bay.

Significant deposits of copper, zinc, nickel, platinum, vanadium, chromite, and gold have been found in the Ring of Fire Region.

9 operating mines & 16 advanced mining projects in northwestern Ontario.

Forestry Sector:

Northwestern Ontario’s forest products are valued at more than 3 Billion/year.

Northwestern Ontario’s forest industry provides more than 15,000 jobs.

Forestry & wood products are Ontario’s 3rd largest industry.

Over 1 Billion of Board Feet milled per year.

Energy Sector:

3 bio product mills creating fuel pellets.

1 electricity plant powered by forest products & plant waste.

1.6 Billion in capital expansion to the power grid by 2023 in the Northern Ontario Grid Connection Project.

5 More Reasons why you need to Exhibit

Amazing things happen to businesses when they introduce themselves to new opportunities, people and markets. Synergy has purpose and the imposed time limit of the event pushes us to achieve measurable results that would normally not take place. Trade shows offer a captive, interested audience of like-minded prospects and current customers right at your fingertips, and an efficient way to get more out of your marketing dollars.

5 Reasons why you need to Exhibit

1. Connect with potential customers: The trade show floor is an empowering platform for the attendee, they have done their research and will search out companies that they choose to speak with. We encourage this relationship process to begin right away, built into our show web platforms is the ability for the attendee , ask a question, save a company as a favourite, follow your company, share content to their peers and attend any networking or product feature presentations. Why wait to develop a relationship?

2. Build a marketing list: Bar scanners or attendee lists allow you to capture email lists, names and company names. that either come to the show or pop into your booth. Their attendance to an event where you were an exhibitor is a starting point in developing future business business.

3. Product demonstration: Forest loving enthusiasts will come and experience first hand the best and the latest in products/services. This represents the perfect opportunity to let your customers literally touch, feel, and see how your product or service can meet their needs.

4. Buying power: In a report published by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, 4 out of 5 delegates attending the expo are there to source products and or services for their organization.

5. Great Public Relations: Show your customers, distributors that your company is a leader in the markets they serve. Your involvement will allow your company to showcase any features that can separate yourself from your competitors, and more importantly that you are there and want their business. Take advantage of the buzz that will be created by the event, feed the frenzy by posting ongoing tweets, and posts that engage your social fans. Cultivate the relationship online and use the event to meet offline.

Hours/Prices/Directions

Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Complex

Show Hours

Wednesday July 7, 2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday July 8, 2021: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Prices

Admission is $10 at the gate

Event Pass: Two day event pass is $10.00 (online is 7.50) watch for ongoing promotions.

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