28 March 2023 in Management Consultancy Net Zero Oil & Gas
In a time of transition in the energy sector and high prices, don’t miss this conversation with a senior industry leader on how they are dealing with the current challenges and on the UK as a place to invest. Join Matthew Fell (Interim Director General, CBI) and Paul Greenwood (UK Chair, Esso) for an expert discussion on: The global energy market in the aftermath of the war in UkraineThe UK investment landscape and how it compares to other countriesExxonmobil’s work on UK Low Carbon Solutions. For more on our CBI @10am programme of webinars, and to view previous sessions, visit
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28 March 2023 in Accounting Growth & Strategy Intellectual Property Legal Tax
Standard Essential Patents (SEPS) – video explaining why the government is asking if the SEPs framework and licensing environment work for SME, small-cap and mid-cap businesses. You can respond to our questionnaire via this link: bit.ly/SEPQYTQ
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28 March 2023 in Advisers & Intermediaries Pensions
If you weren’t able to join the automatic enrolment webinar on 14 March 2023, make sure you watch the recording to find out more about enrolment, re-enrolment, calculating contributions and how we regulate. As part of these sessions, we will be clearing up any common errors and giving you practical examples where possible. The session will be followed by a 35 minute Q&A.
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28 March 2023 in ITC
In July 2022, software engineer Blake Lemoine, whilst working for Google’s Responsible AI team, claimed the company’s AI, LaMDA, is sentient. But he was misreported as suggesting humanity has a moral obligation to give AI rights. The more important, and under-reported issues he raised are around the regulatory capture programs operated by Silicon Valley firms – which raise issues of regulatory compliance and what constitutes user data. This webinar brings together Blake and two other experts to have a hype-free conversation. In this session we will discuss: Blake’s reflections on his experience at GoogleIs sentience really the most important question?The
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10 March 2023 in Commercial Property Construction Gov. & Public Sector
The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace? Speakers:Marie-Noelle Brisson FRICS, CoFounder, CyberReady LLC (moderator)Richard Betts, Partner in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst and YoungEmmanuel Blanchet, COO and Co-Founder, DeepkiAlexandra Faciu MRICS, Advisor, Investment Management and Board Member, RICS
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8 March 2023 in Human Resources
CIPD Northern Policy Forum session, ‘hybrid working; where are we now?’ where we: • Discuss CIPD policy influencing work to support organisations with implementing and managing new ways of working• Explore regional data and signpost data maps to further explore regional and inter- regional trends and differences• Hear how Zenith (a leading independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business based in Leeds) has adapted its model of hybrid working to suit both the customer and the business• Signpost CIPD’s wide range of free resources and guidance to ensure employers make a success of flexible and hybrid ways of working,
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