Recent Conferences
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ACI’s 2nd Annual Ship Management Conference follows on from the success of our inaugural conference in February 2009. Over the past year relationships between owners and managers have become strained, costs for owners to outsource their commercial, technical and crewing management have spiralled as ship managers struggle to cope with rising costs. The event will tackle issues that have arisen for owners and managers when managing their ships in the current economic climate. Topics include finance, the environment, crewing, piracy and predictions concerning the future of ship management. Attendees will also hear about the strategies shipowners and managers putting in place to achieve greater competitive advantage in the economic upturn.
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Dear Executive:
Utilities are faced with growing pressures that overlay all their strategic decisions regarding the future: continually growing demand for electricity, reduction in emissions including carbon, an old infrastructure, rate volatility, load demand, aging workforce, and security issues.
Faced with these issues there is an urgent need to implement and update the latest smart grid technology within utility companies to improve operations, reliability, customer retention, and optimize asset utilization. ACI’S Revolutionizing the Smart Grid Conference addresses all these issues.
The 2nd Annual Smart Grid Revolution conference, February 18-19, 2010 will explore the requirements of creating a comprehensive business case and long term planning for Smart Grid Implementation. Understanding that the industry is beyond metering implementation, the program will also focus on how to achieve two-way communications, the communications infrastructure required and the management of HAN to fully maximize the potential of Smart Grid applications.
It is more crucial than ever to update and implement smart grid initiatives within your utility’s infrastructure. This conference will help attendees understand the challenges faced before implementing the smart grid, and the process they took to get there.
Join us February 18-19, 2010, in Austin, Texas for a gathering of utility professionals, regulators, commissioners, engineers and financial executives. This two-day strategic business forum will take in depth look at the challenges being faced by utilities concerning the implementation of the smart grid, the case studies, and the benefits that the smart grid brings to the utility, customer, and economy. Learn from utility companies that have been successful in implementing smart grid initiatives.
In order to understand the lessons learned from Smart Grid implementation across the industry and have a clear vision of the future role of Smart Grid this is a conference you can not afford to miss!
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Examining the commercial future of the Bunker Fuel Industry
ACI’s 3rd Bunker Fuel Management Conference will follow on from the previous very successful conference in London, exploring the industries most contemporary issues including; high cost of alternative fuels, quality and stability, and availability of low sulphur fuels poses complex operational and commercial difficulties. The volatility of fuel cost also poses challenges for ship owners and managers as it have a direct impact on their profitability. This event will provide a highly commercial platform for ship owners, fuel suppliers and other key stakeholders to share ideas and actively discuss the most prominent issues in the management of bunker fuel.
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As the multitude of challenges facing the global shipping industry develop at a fast pace, it is essential for businesses, governments, ship owners, operators and consultancies to galvanise a collective response to the growing threat of piracy. ACI’s inaugural Piracy and Maritime Security Conference taking place on 9th and 10th February 2010 in Dubai will provide the platform for industry decision makers to formulate a combined response to maritime security threats. The outcomes of this event will form a blueprint for tackling the problem which can be applied in the Gulf of Aden and elsewhere world wide.
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Carbon Management Strategy Optimisation in the Refining & Petrochemical Industry.
ACI’s Downstream CO2 & Energy Efficiency 2010 will provide you with the unique opportunity to convene with senior environmental, technical and operations executives from the global downstream industry to address the challenges and maximise the opportunities in CO2 emissions reduction and energy efficiency improvement.
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Dear Healthcare Executive:
With an estimated one in three Americans suffering at some point from a neurological disorder, and an increasing number of aging population with an increased awareness of neurological diseases/treatments, the Neurosciences is becoming one of the most important clinical areas for hospitals and health systems to manage.
Due to the recent advances in technology, declining payor reimbursements, and increasing number of baby-boomers, most hospitals, physicians and healthcare facilities are starting to see the benefits of defining themselves by centers of excellence and are willing to invest in comprehensive neuroscience programs. It is imperative for you to develop the planning and investment strategy to succeed in this highly competitive field and capture the consumer market.
Join us January 27-29, 2010 at Barrow Neurological Institute-Phoenix in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their neuroscience and spine service lines. Geared more towards the hospital side of Neuroscience/Spine business this conference offers the ideal forum to learn from experienced leaders on how to develop, operate and maintain a comprehensive neuroscience program.
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Achieving operational excellence through maintenance reliability in a challenging market.
The implementation of pro-active condition based maintenance systems are widely accepted as the future for maintenance
strategies. ACI’s 3rd Optimising Ship Maintenance Conference will build on the success of our previous event in Hamburg
2009 by addressing the challenges ship owners, managers and technical directors are experiencing in developing a pro-active
approach to maintenance. This event will reveal the solutions towards achieving business continuity through maintenance
reliability and best practice.
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Creating, Marketing, and Delivering Comprehensive Women’s Health: Growing Your Facility with Developing Trends and Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Women’s Health Service Industry
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ACI’s Premier Clean Offshore Technology International Congress and Exhibition will be
providing the offshore oil and gas, maritime and shipping markets with the latest products, services and solutions and featuring state-of-the art presentations covering the latest and most important topics, technologies, and innovations in today’s exploration and production industry
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ACI’s 2nd Ballast Water Management carries on with the focus on the fundamental issues relating to the management of ballast water i.e. costs and returns on investments, space for retrofit of systems, identifying the benefits and disadvantages of the various approved systems and ultimately how shipowners and managers can improve their corporate social responsibility and image within the industry. Shipowners and managers will also hear about the administrative difficulties in ratifying the IMO Convention as well as the practical considerations when retrofitting ballast water systems. You learn about the regional regulations being considered and their impact on the shipping industry. This event gives the maritime industry the opportunity to have a holistic and specific insights into the ballast water issue and how effective management can be achieve in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
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Uncovering Trends, Discovering Opportunities and Meeting Challenges
ACI’s European Base Oils and Lubricants Summit will bring together European base oil and lubricant experts from oil majors, base oil and lubricant manufacturers, additive companies and technology providers as well as leading academics. The event will look at current economic trends and discuss the key challenges and opportunities in order to facilitate success and growth for the European base oil and lubricant industry.
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ACI’s 4th Green Shipping conference is offering detailed insights into the latest developments in national, regional and international regulations pertaining to SOx, NOx and CO2 and particulates. This conference will feature case studies and expert presentations on how the leading shipping industry players are rising to the challenge in implementing regulatory emission reduction measures. In this highly interactive event, shipowners and managers will be brainstorming with equipment manufacturers, industry associations and other stakeholders on the most cost-effective and efficient ways to mitigate emissions; switch to low-sulphur distillates or using abatement technology to mitigate emission and the initiatives to reduce greenhouse gasses.
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Achieving Safety Excellence in the Oil & Gas Industry
ACI’s Safety Management in Oil & Gas event will bring together senior executives and experts from the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry to share past experiences, discuss current challenges and develop future strategies in order to maximise the safety of their operations.
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The world is facing a major challenge to meet its future energy sources. Experts project a growth in world energy demand of 50% between 2005 and 2030. The demand for energy in the United States and worldwide will only continue to grow. In order to meet this demand countries must utilize their most plentiful and economic supply of energy—coal. However, because of increasingly strict environmental regulations it is crucial that power producers examine advanced technologies for the production of Clean Coal.
Join us November 12-13, 2009 in Houston for a gathering of power producers and coal industry leaders. ACI’S ADVANCED CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES is a 2 day strategic event where experts will gather to present the most up-to-date technical presentations and case studies covering a wide range of cutting edge Clean Coal Technologies and associated issues. The sessions and networking venues are intended to connect you with relevant players and to help you navigate this highly competitive market. Throughout the Congress experts will examine the challenges of technology implementation, latest projects, and the benefits that Clean Coal Technologies bring to the power producers, customers, and environment. In order to remain competitive and maintain growth while meeting environmental standards this is a Congress power producers and coal industry leaders cannot afford to miss!
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Developing and Operating Stroke Care Centers to Deliver High Quality Care, Meet the Growing Patient Demand, and Improve Outcomes
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A Three-Day Industry Forum highlighting the latest trends, best case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America’s Top Fortune 500 companies and other prestigious organizations!
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ACI’s 5th Maritime HR & Crew Development follows on from the success of our last event in highlighting the most topical crew management issues within the maritime industry. The escalating cost of recruiting, retaining and training crew is having an impact on the profitability of shipping companies. Shipping organisations is also under pressure to raise the standards of seafarers to maximise operational efficiency and safety. This timely event will look at the real answers to these issues and the solutions that can be put in place to propel your organisation to the next level in the short and long term.
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BUILDING AND IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE BREAST PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND AND EXCEED PATIENT SATISFACTION
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ACI’s European HR Change Management, Restructuring and Reorganisation Conference will explore best practice for European HR professionals when dealing with a changing working environment.
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Best Practice Strategies to Maximise Port Efficiency and Profitability
ACI’s 2nd Annual Optimising Port Productivity Conference will critically examine strategies to increase business performance by attracting new business and will offer solutions for securing short and long term port investment. The shipping industry is being affected by the current economic climate that is having a knock on affect for the port industry - it is imperative that ports remain up to date with new the latest economic updates to ensure competitive advantage.
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Exploring bunkering strategies to meet economic and environmental goals in the current economic climate
ACI’s 2nd Bunker Fuel Management event will follow on from the previous event with latest issues exploring the most topical issues in bunkering such as high cost, fuel quality and stability, availability and environmental pressures. This highly relevant event will explore how ship operators are managing bunker challenges is today’s economic climate and the best-practices employed to increase competitiveness. This event will provide a platform for shipowners, managers and other stakeholders to share ideas and actively discuss the most topical issues in the management of bunkering fuels.
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Directing the Future of the European Biodiesel Industry.
ACI’s European Biodiesel 2009 will bring together senior executives and experts from the biodiesel industry to discover, consider and discuss the latest strategies and technological advances in order to maximise the future success of the sector.
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Protecting your Organisation by Recruiting a Secure Workforce
ACI’s Vetting Employees Conference will give you the tools and techniques to vet
new and existing employees in order to protect your business and your workforce.
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ACI’s Recruiting Foreign Nationals Conference will explore major changes to UK legislation and what employers must do to ensure they create a strategy that is compliant, adhering to legislative changes, protecting employees and delivering bottom line success.
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A Two-Day Industry Forum highlighting the latest trends, best case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America’s top hospitals and other prestigious organizations!
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Achieving Maximum Efficiency and Profitability in the Current Economic Climate: The Way Forward
ACI’s Tanker Management Conference, taking place in June 2009, in Athens, Greece, will critically examine the tanker market and how shipping community is dealing with changes in supply and demand. In response, ship owners and managers need to scrutinise their cost structures, income streams and strategic decisions. The volatility in the tanker charter rates has also affected the profitability of these organisations. Therefore, shipping companies now need to know what the financing options are available to expand their businesses and fleet, the most efficient and cost – effective ways to run their operations and the availability of vessels. In this event, the tanker shipping community converge to discuss the current issues impacting their profitability and efficiency as well as the best possible step forward.
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A National Oncology Conference Focused on Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cancer Program to Increase Patient Volume, Improve Outcomes and Excel in Total Patient Cancer Care.
Gain Knowledge From Experts on the Opportunities to Add and Expand Oncology Services to Better Detect, Diagnose and
Treat Cancer. Explore Techniques to Better Equip Cancer Centers with the Latest Advancements in Medical Technology through
Real Case Studies, Research Findings and Organizational Models from Renowned Cancer Institutes.
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Answering the challenge of new 8th International Energy Risk Management and Commodity Trading ACI’s timely Symposium will bring together senior Risk executives from the global Oil and Gas, Power and Utilities industries to address the burning issues of Energy Risk Management: Analyzing the trends and Predicting the future and Building a World Class Enterprise Risk Management Programme.
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An Intensive Two-Day Conference Designed to Provide Knowledge and Lessons Learned from Top Hospitals to Implement in your Nursing Program
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Dear Healthcare Executive:
The Neurosciences market is large. At a minimum, 15 million Americans are living with a Neurosciences disease or disorder. With the promise of long-term inpatient care, new developments and growth opportunities, hospital and physician leaders are increasingly researching, planning and funding initiatives to develop and expand the Neurosciences within their organizations. Key developments and findings:
• Brain and spine surgical procedures representing upwards of $13.5 billion in U.S. healthcare expenditures.
• An estimated one in three Americans can be expected to suffer from a neurological related disorder that requires medical care
• New diagnostic and surgical technologies revolutionizing neurological treatment capabilities
• At a minimum, 15 million Americans are living with a Neuroscience disease or disorder.
• Neurosurgery requiring extended inpatient care (more than cardiology and orthopedics)
Combined with a graying baby-boom population bringing increased patient volumes and favorable reimbursement, it is imperative for hospitals to develop the planning and investment strategy to succeed in this highly competitive field and capture the consumer market. Join us June 3-5, 2009 in Chicago in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their spine/neuroscience/ orthopedic service lines.
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Staying Afloat: Intelligent Solutions for the Shipping Industries
ACI’s 3rd Ship Finance & Economics Summit will explore the availability of financing options in the midst of the global credit crunch and the most viable ways of accessing these facilities. Attendees will discuss the latest challenges and developments in this rapidly changing industry. The event will provide a platform for ship-owners, managers and financial institutions to build confidence in the exchange of ideas, investigating the best available financing methods for securing long term business continuity and competitiveness.
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ACI’s inaugural Ballast Water Management will focus on the fundamental issues relating to the management of ballast water i.e. costs and returns on investments, space for retrofit of systems, stability of ships during exchange and ensuring that crew are adequately trained to handle the systems. Shipowners and managers now need to establish a ballast water management plan resulting in ballast water system being fitted in each vessel in the future. You will also understand the need for alternatives to ballast exchange and the benefits and challenges of using these alternative technologies. This event gives shipping companies the opportunity to hear practical and cost-effective ballast water management plan from their industry peers which will boost their profitability.
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A Three-Day Strategic Event Bringing Together Utility Professionals, Gov and State Officials, and Consultants Involved In Deployment Of The Smart Grid To Learn Strategies Which Will Improve Energy Efficiency Programs And Operations, Increase Customer Retention, and Reduce Financial Risk and Volatility
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Creating Affordable Technology for Commercial Use.
ACI’s Carbon Capture and Storage summit will bring together carbon capture and storage experts from oil and gas, generating and utility companies, academics and solution providers. The event will look at current global projects and discuss the key challenges and opportunities that exist for commercialising CCS.
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Managing Modern Risks to Maintain Safety Standards and Increase Profitability
ACI’s 3rd Maritime Risk Management Conference will address the most topical risk management and safety issues currently faced by the maritime industry and examine how the industry is managing those risks to maintain onboard safety standards and drive profitability.
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ACI’s 4th Maritime HR and Crew Development Conference in Dubai will highlight the topical issues relating to acute shortage of skilled crew especially for the tankers and offshore sector. The manning crisis is now at a critical point and is affecting different aspects of the shipping industry. The lack of skilled crew has resulted in safety and environmental concerns as well as inhibiting the growth of shipping companies. In this conference, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from their peers on the latest HR and crew management strategies to overcome these challenges. You will also have the opportunity to join interactive discussions where issues such as safety, environmental protection and realistic solutions to the manning crisis will be discussed.
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Spine surgery rates worldwide have increased dramatically in the past twenty years, more specifically, with Spine and musculoskeletal disorders accounting for nearly 70 million physician office visits in the US each year, and estimated 130 million outpatient, hospital and emergency room visits. U.S. Census data indicates that %80 of all adults experience back pain, which is a chronic problem and represents the second leading cause of hospital admissions in US.
Due to the recent advances in technology, declining revenues, and increasing number of baby-boomers, most hospitals, physicians and facilities are starting to see the benefits of defining themselves by centers of excellence and are willing to make the necessary investments in implementing and updating spine centers of excellence. The bottom-line is to improve market share and enhance revenue while addressing a critical health need in their communities.
Join us in Chicago in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their spine/neuroscience/ orthopedic service lines. With a focus on how hospitals should incorporate spine into their business model and be more profitable, the conference offers the ideal forum to learn from experienced leaders, consult with experts, initiate partnerships and discuss solutions with decision makers.
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A Two-Day Industry Forum Highlighting The Latest Financial Trends, Best Practices, and Innovative Strategies For Hospital Billing and Collection Operations In An Challenging Economy. Featuring Case Studies From America’s Top Hospitals, Facilities and Other Prestigious Organizations
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A Three-Day Industry Forum highlighting the latest trends, best case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America’s top hospitals and other prestigious organizations
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ACI’s inaugural Health, Safety and Environment for Oil & Gas conference aims to drive world – class thinking on HSE best- practices in the oil & gas industry to the next level. The strong demand for oil & gas products have now pushed HSE issues to the forefront of the industry and you will have the opportunity to hear from your industry peers and discover the hottest developments in the effective management of health, safety & environment for the oil & gas industry.
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With the rise of baby-boomers, healthcare marketplace is becoming more consumer-oriented and this new generation is more demanding for better service and care proven to work. To meet the demands and expectations of today’s healthcare consumer, remain competitive in an ever-changing healthcare environment, and provide better service while dealing with rising costs & economic challenges, it is very critical for you to find new ways that will set your organization apart from their competitors and draw customers in.
A growing number of hospitals have been exploring new approaches to the “hospitality” concept that focuses on the patient needs, their families and hospital staff. They are investing money into building a more human-centered environment that is flexible as well as appealing. Some of the efforts include adding concierge services on duty, building VIP suites and spas, converting semi-private patient rooms to private patient rooms, adding Internet connections and using natural lighting and hotel-style furniture, creating upscale bathrooms, or serving gourmet meals. According to the Census Bureau, the hospital industry has spent nearly $100 billion in the past five years on new facilities/luxurious buildings packed with advanced equipment – up to %47 from the previous five years. Spending was likely to reach a record of $23.7 billion in 2005 and US will spend more than $20 billion per year at the end of the decade.
This conference will highlight the best case studies presented by America’s top hospitals ranked in U.S. News World & Report with a focus on how to build, operate and manage upscale patient services and facilities, as well as address innovative solutions on how to overcome major challenges healthcare executives are currently facing.
Senior level administrators and industry leaders from America’s most prestigious hospitals and organizations will share their latest experiences and key strategies on how to:
• Develop a business plan on how to create a new upscale patient service line
• Assess your market and evaluate current and potential opportunities within it
• Use hospitality concept for competitive advantage
• Focus more on work-force development, service excellence, and other quality issues at a strategic level
• Leverage corporate culture to brand your medical center inside and out
• Successfully integrate healing design concepts and new technology to help achieve competitive advantage
• Improve operational efficiency, increase patient outcomes and employee satisfaction
Join us in March 11-13, 2009 in Los Angeles for our 9th Upscale Hospital Facilities and Patient Services Conference. With a gathering of up to 85 hospital leaders all striving to grow their programs, this conference will offer invaluable opportunities to learn from industry experts, consult with leaders, develop partnerships and discuss solutions with decision makers.
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Increasing the ultimate recovery factor through efficient EOR and reservoir management strategies
ACI’s Optimising EOR Strategy summit will provide a unique platform for senior production executives from the global oil industry to discover, consider and discuss the latest strategies and technologies in order to maximise the ultimate recovery factor from operating fields.
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Optimising the Growth of Offshore Support Industry
ACI’s inaugural event focuses on the current developments in the offshore support industry and explores the industry best practices in providing solutions to this rapidly changing and growing sector of the industry. The continuing high oil prices have resulted in increased activities in the exploration and production sector and the demand for offshore support vessels is growing. Consequently, the key players in this industry have now to deal with increased challenges in financing the vessels, ensuring cost-effective operations, securing experienced crew and the safety of vessels. This timely event allows you to share your experiences with your industry peers and discuss the best way to move the industry forward.
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Answering the challenge of new 7th International Energy Risk Management and Commodity Trading ACI’s timely Symposium will bring together senior Risk executives from the global Oil and Gas, Power and Utilities industries to address the burning issues of Energy Risk Management: Analyzing the trends and Predicting the future and Building a World Class Enterprise Risk Management Programme.
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Answering the challenge through education, recruitment, retention and development ACI’s timely event will bring together senior HR executives from the global oil and gas industry to address the burning issue of the imminent Big Crew Change and develop the most effective strategies to ensure a talented and innovative future.
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Streamlining your Onboard Information and Communication Technologies to Increase Profitability
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ACI’s Ship Management Conference will explore new relationships that are being created between ship owners and managers and the impact of this on the way ships are managed. Current challenges for the maritime industry include fuel costs, finance, crewing and the environment, as these challenges increase solutions need to be sourced to increase profitability and maintain industry stability.
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A Three-Day Industry Forum Focusing on Developing, Implementing and Expanding Orthopedic Programs and Services for Competitive Advantage and Profit.
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ACI’s inaugural Energy Efficiency for Commercial Buildings conference, taking place in February 2009 in Central London, UK, will consider the key roles of cutting-edge technologies in reducing the cost of energy consumption for leading commercial organisations. This will in turn result in reducing the carbon foot-print of your organisation. Our leading panel of speakers will address the latest challenges and developments within this rapidly changing sector.
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ACI’s 2nd Optimising Ship Maintenance Conference will build on the achievements of the previous event by exploring the solutions available to overcome the practical challenges of implementing a maintenance management strategy and thus optimising operational efficiency. The business case for pro-active maintenance strategies has been made and the theory behind how to approach this discussed. The 2nd Optimising Ship Maintenance addresses the operational obstacles in the path to ensuring maximum value from your maintenance plan. Develop the tools and methods necessary to ensure the best performance from your fleet.
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A Two-Day Industry Forum Highlighting The Latest Trends, Best Case Studies, Hands-On Experiences, and Innovative Strategies From America’s Top Telehealth Hospitals, Facilities and Other Prestigious Organizations.
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Maximising Economic and Environmental Benefits in Refining
ACI’s Downstream CO2 & Energy Efficiency forum will examine current emissions challenges facing the refining sector, provide a unique stage for senior executives from the industry to develop efficient and effective CO2 management strategies and evaluate the latest solutions available for meeting emissions and energy efficiency targets.
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A Three-Day Industry Forum Focusing On How To Effectively Integrate Sustainability Into The Mission Statement, Business Model, And Operations.
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Maintaining European Leadership in the Biodiesel Industry
ACI’s inaugural European Biodiesel 2008 event will provide a comprehensive and thorough review of current and future policy, strategy and technology in the European biodiesel industry through two interactive days of discussions with leading figures from the industry.
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Following on from the success of the 2nd Green Shipping meeting in Miami, USA, ACI’s 3rd Green Shipping conference will address how ship owners and managers are now driving environmental programmes forward throughout their organisation and shipping activities.
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Dear Healthcare Executive:
Stroke is the No. 3 killer in the United States, and the leading cause of adult disability. Research states that approximately 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year and the annual stroke incidence is estimated to reach 1.1 million by 2015.
With the stroke patient population on the rise, it is very critical for you to carefully prepare for this impact and explore new opportunities for development of Stroke Centers, which includes the strategic funding, cost and resource assessment, development and management of acute stroke units, addition of diagnostic services, and medical staff. An organized and well-planned approach to stroke treatment can result in improved patient care, long-term financial benefits and an increased competitive advantage for your organization.
Highlighting the latest trends, unique case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America’s top hospitals featured on The U.S. News & World Report, this nationally recognized meeting will give you the most up-to date information on how to build, adapt, market, measure and optimize your Comprehensive Stroke Programs.
Join us in Phoenix for this timely and important Stroke conference and gain the knowledge you will need to develop and manage a successful program. We look forward to meeting you!
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The marketplace for energy and utilities is becoming increasingly competitive. Price volatility and commodity price fluctuation, trading and risk management capabilities, regulatory changes and global growth, are creating an environment where risk management can form the basis of an organization with improved ability to compete and deliver shareholder value. The Energy Risk Management conference aims to gather the energy players to address how to develop optimal energy risk management strategies, to deliver profit, maintain competitiveness, meet regulatory requirements and stabilize operations.
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ACI's 3rd Maritime HR and Crew Development Conference will address the key issues in crewing and training within the maritime sector, focusing on strategies to address and overcome imminent crew shortages, boost crew retention and improve crew performance through effective training and development.
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The marketplace for energy and utilities is becoming increasingly competitive. Price volatility and commodity price fluctuation, trading and risk management capabilities, regulatory changes and global growth, are creating an environment where risk management can form the basis of an organization with improved ability to compete and deliver shareholder value.
The Energy Risk Management conference aims to gather the energy players to address how to develop optimal energy risk management strategies, to deliver profit, maintain competitiveness, meet regulatory requirements and stabilize operations.
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Implementing green practices at hospitals is good for public health, the environment and the overall economy. Whether building a green hospital from the ground up or simply making small changes in energy consumption, eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals or improving indoor air quality, patients, employees and the environment all benefit. And although some of the changes create an increase in cost initially, in the long run, financial benefits over the life of these changes can well exceed the initial investment.
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ACI’s 2nd Antibodies in Discovery & Development Conference will assess the challenges and opportunities in the transformation of antibodies into successful therapeutic treatments. The programme focuses on the business strategies and novel technologies currently in use to aid the advancement of antibodies through the drug development pipeline and ultimately delivering greater and better drugs to the market.
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Targeting, Attracting and Retaining the Female Consumer: Strategies, Tools and Tactics to Reach
Healthcare’s Most Lucrative Market Segment
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A Premier National Forum highlighting the latest trends, best practicecase studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America’s top hospitals and other prestigious organizations
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ACI’s inaugural Maximising Port Capacity Conference will address the key challenges solutions and opportunities faced by port and terminal agencies in the quest to increase capacity. The shipping industry is experiencing growth globally thus creating increased demand for port services. In order to capitalize on this demand, ports must optimize the flow of goods and vessels through their terminals, providing the most efficient service for their customers. Develop the most operationally efficient strategies to increase throughput, maximise capacity and profitability.
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ACI’s premier Bunker Fuel Management event will explore the latest issues concerning bunkering such as high cost, fuel quality, availability and environmental pressures. Shipowners and managers are now seeking the most cost-efficient ways of managing their bunkering activities to ensure competitiveness. This event will provide a platform for shipowners, managers and other stakeholders to share ideas and actively discuss the most topical issues in the management of bunkering fuels.
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Mobile Commerce will no longer be just about digital content in the U.S. market, but the cell phone will eventually become a user’s wallet. Increasingly, banks are under pressure to provide multiple payment options to keep customers from going to their competitor. As newer technologies emerge, businesses are beginning to use mobile commerce as a more efficient method of reaching and communicating with customers.
A substantial ten million U.S. cell phone users or 3.8% of the total, now check bank balances, receive bank alerts, or send payments via their cell phones, but the tally may rise to 108 million by 2012, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. Research shows that 40 million U.S. consumers will be using mobile banking by 2012.
Mobile Commerce represents one of the fastest growing and most profitable industries in the United States. The global mobile commerce industry is projected to bring 88 billion dollars for 2009 (Juniper Research). Several trends are key drivers for mobile purchases. They include growth in mobile data services, advances in handsets and operator networks, consumer acceptance of the internet as a purchasing and payment vehicle, and growing consumer interest in mobile banking. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to have the proper resources in developing and updating your organization’s mobile services. ACI’S Mobile Commerce will provide attendees with the expert knowledge of understanding the mobile financial services background, and how your organization can incorporate these platforms. Learn what the competition is doing and gain invaluable insight about payments and mobile banking.
Join us September 17-18, 2008 in San Jose, California for a gathering of financial institutions, mobile operators, analysts, and service providers. This two-day strategic business forum will focus on the opportunities, benefits, and risks in the field of mobile banking. Learn from banks that are already implementing these platforms, analysts providing industry insight, and service providers explaining their service lines and business models. With the global mobile commerce industry projected to be bring in 88 billion dollars by 2009, this is a conference you cannot afford to miss.
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Dear Healthcare Executive:
Spine surgery rates worldwide have increased dramatically in the past twenty years, more specifically, with Spine and musculoskeletal disorders accounting for nearly 70 million physician office visits in the US each year, and estimated 130 million outpatient, hospital and emergency room visits. U.S. Census data indicates that %80 of all adults experience back pain, which is a chronic problem and represents the second leading cause of hospital admissions in US.
Due to the recent advances in technology, declining revenues, and increasing number of baby-boomers, most hospitals, physicians and facilities are starting to see the benefits of defining themselves by centers of excellence and are willing to make the necessary investments in implementing and updating spine centers of excellence. The bottom-line is to improve market share and enhance revenue while addressing a critical health need in their communities.
Join us September 10-12, 2008 in Chicago in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their spine/neuroscience/ orthopedic service lines. With a focus on how hospitals should incorporate spine into their business model and be more profitable, the conference offers the ideal forum to learn from experienced leaders, consult with experts, initiate partnerships and discuss solutions with decision makers.
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The Neurosciences market is large. At a minimum, 15 million Americans are living with a Neurosciences disease or disorder. With the promise of long-term inpatient care, new developments and growth opportunities, hospital and physician leaders are increasingly researching, planning and funding initiatives to develop and expand the Neurosciences within their organizations.
Key developments and findings:
• Brain and spine surgical procedures representing upwards of $13.5 billion in U.S. healthcare expenditures
• An estimated one in three Americans can be expected to suffer from a neurological related disorder that requires medical care
• New diagnostic and surgical technologies revolutionizing neurological treatment capabilities
• At a minimum, 15 million Americans are living with a Neuroscience disease or disorder
• Neurosurgery requiring extended inpatient care (more than cardiology and orthopedics)
Combined with a graying baby-boom population bringing increased patient volumes and favorable reimbursement, it is imperative for hospitals to develop the planning and investment strategy to succeed in this highly competitive field and capture the consumer market. Join us July 23-25, 2008 in Chicago in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their spine/neuroscience/ orthopedic service lines.
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The U.S. is facing a severe nursing shortage. Already, an estimated 8.5% of the nursing positions in the U.S. are unfilled, and some expect that number to triple by 2020 as 80 million baby boomers retire and expand the ranks of those needing care. Hospital administrators and nurses’ advocates have declared a staffing crisis as the nursing shortage hits its 10th year, the longest stretch in 50 years.
In 2007, 55 percent of nurses reported their intention to retire between 2011 and 2020. In addition, there are currently 500,000 registered nurses who are not currently practicing their profession. Due to this nursing shortage, hospitals are force to become more creative and aggressive with their recruitment and retention programs.
This conference will highlight the best case studies presented by America’s top hospitals ranked by US News and Magnet Status facilities. Senior level administrators and industry leaders from America’s best nursing programs will share their latest experiences
and key strategies on how to:
• Implement cost-effective strategies for nurse retention and recruitment
• Create new hire support programs that work
• Attract and retain new graduate nurses by collaborating with local nursing schools
• Successfully transition new graduate nurses into the workplace
• Achieve Magnet Status and use it as a recruitment and retention tool
• Retain the retired and soon-to-be retired nurse
Join us July 24-25 in Chicago for ACI’s Nurse Recruitment and Retention Conference. With a gathering of hospital leaders all striving to grow their nursing programs, this conference will offer invaluable opportunities to learn from industry experts, consult with leaders, develop partnerships and discuss solutions with decision makers.
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Active baby boomers will enter their 60s in the next few years and will need knee or hip replacements, or maybe an ACL repaired so they can continue the active lifestyle that is their hallmark.
Preparation to meet the health needs of an aging population boom is in full swing, with Rehabilitation/Orthopedic services and care at the forefront of this growing demand. Now it is more crucial then ever for hospitals to plan effectively for success in this increasingly competitive field. Hospitals are changing market tactics in order to provide more post-acute care and rehabilitation services – expanding services to treat core brain, spine and orthopaedic patients, establishing rehab programs designed and marketed directly to athletes and structuring and programs to prepare for an increase in elderly and arthritic patients.
To increase patient volume and reach one’s market potential in the orthopedic services market, hospital and physician leaders need to have the knowledge and savvy to leverage emerging trends, treatments and technologies; while implementing cost-effective initiatives and setting the right course to emerge as a rehabilitation leader in your market.
Join us June 26-27 2008 in Chicago in a gathering of administrative and medical leaders all striving to advance their neuroscience service lines. This conference offers the ideal forum to learn from experienced leaders on how to develop, operate and maintain a comprehensive rehabilitation/orthopedic program.
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Conference will explore the availability of financing options in the midst of the global credit crunch and the most cost-effective ways of accessing these products. Shipowners are now seeking the most cost-efficient way of financing their new builds which will ensure their competitiveness in the coming years.
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A National Oncology Conference Focused On Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cancer Program to Increase Patient Volume, Improve Outcomes and Excel In Total Patient Cancer Care. Gain Knowledge From Experts On the Opportunities to Add and Expand Oncology Services to Better Detect, Diagnose and Treat Cancer. Explore Techniques to Better Equip Cancer Centers With the Latest Advancements in Medical Technology Through Real Case Studies, Research Findings and Organizational Models From Renowned Cancer Institutes.
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A Two-Day Strategic Event Focusing On How Hospitals Can Implement, Develop, and Add Robotic Technology in Surgical Situations To Improve Patient Outcomes and Gain Market Share
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* Includes an in-depth site-tour of EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL *
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A Two-Day Industry Forum Focusing on Developing, Implementing and Transitioning Businesses to use Green techniques for Strategic Competitive Advantage and Profit. Join us May 1-2, 2008 in San Francisco for a gathering of senior level executives, vice presidents, directors and managers. This two-day strategic business forum will focus on how corporations can successfully implement environmental strategies to improve profitability, increase productivity, and build brand image. With the increase in competition among corporations for market share, this is a conference you cannot afford to miss.
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A Two-Day Event Focusing on How Hospitals Can Update and Expand
Emergency Department Services to Meet Increasing Patient Demand
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Implementing green practices at hospitals is good for public health, the environment and the overall economy. Whether building a green hospital from the ground up or simply making small changes in energy consumption, eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals or improving indoor air quality, patients, employees and the environment all benefit. And although some of the changes create an increase in cost initially, in the long run, financial benefits over the life of these changes can well exceed the initial investment.
This Is A National Conference Focused On Exploring The Most Advanced and Progressive Green Hospitals Leading To Financial Benefits, Faster Patient Recovery And Healthier Employees. Gain Knowledge From Experts On Building A Green Hospital From The Ground Up Or By Making Changes To Existing Facilities. Explore The Monetary And Non-Monetary Benefits That Result From Becoming A More Environmentally Sound Institution From Nationally Recognized Green Hospitals.
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A National Conference Focused On Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cardiac Department To Accommodate Increased Patient Volume, Manage Patient Flow, Improve Outcomes and Excel In Total Patient Care.
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ACI’s Maritime Risk Management conference will address the most topical risk management and safety issues facing the maritime industry and examine how the industry is managing those risks to drive productivity and profitability.
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ACI's Biomarkers in Drug Development Conference will address the latest applications of biomarkers within drug discovery and development, with a key focus on integrating biomarkers earlier in clinical development, and maximising their use as part of a personalised approach to treatment.
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Implementing Successful Orthopedic Programs and Services to Improve Outcomes, Maximize Your Competitive Edge and Meet the Increasing Patient Demand
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This conference is designed to inform high-level professionals in the energy and utilities industry, energy commodities traders and regulatory officials.
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Leveraging communications technologies to achieve competitive advantage
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As the future landscape for the energy industry evolves, industry leaders are turning towards efficient and renewable energy as a means for a cleaner source of generation, security of supply and the need to ensure a diverse portfolio of energy sources. Questions remain on finding the most efficient and economical way to ensuring these cleaner alternatives for energy productions can meet the world’s energy demands.
ACI’s Efficiency and Renewable Energy Summit will assemble top executives in the energy and utilities industry who can present their successes in addressing performance and strategies through their own renewable energy projects. Our prestigious speaking faculty will discuss timely issues such as investing in solar energy, how renewable energy certificates and policies are changing the energy industry, the potential role of biomass energy and a practical approach to wind integration to name a few topics.
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*Featuring Case Studies From National Centers of Excellence In Women’s Health and From Other Nationally Recognized Hospitals*
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ACI’s Clinical Drug Safety Conference will address the challenges in monitoring and maintaining drug safety strategies throughout clinical trials. Understand how to apply innovative strategic approaches to effectively manage clinical safety; discover key developments in the handling, analysis and reporting of adverse events during trials and understand the regulators requirements with the aim of speeding drugs to market whilst mitigating the risk of recall.
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Active Communications International’s inaugural Driving Green Aviation Conference will address the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainability within the air travel industry with a specific focus on policy, technology and management environmental solutions. Furthermore, the conference will explore best practice in communicating the industry’s commitment to the environment.
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This conference features a site-tour of the Barrow Neurological Institute - A State-of-the-Art Facility Continuously Featured As One of America’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report and Recognized For Its Outstanding Patient Care
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Following the success of the 2007 meeting, ACI's 2nd Imaging in Clinical Trials event will consider the use of imaging technologies as a key tool in the drive to support and maximise the effectiveness and accuracy of clinical trial studies.
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A National Oncology Conference Focused On Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cancer Program to Increase Patient Volume, Improve Outcomes and Excel in Total Patient Cancer Care
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This conference features a site-tour of the Carolinas Medical Center - A State-of-the-Art Facility Continuously Featured As One of America’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report and Recognized For Its Outstanding Patient Care.
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A National Forum Focusing on How Hospitals Can Leverage State-of-the-Art OR and ICU Technology and Design Innovations for more Competitive and Advanced Surgical Services and Facilities
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This two-day strategic business forum will focus on how hospitals and health systems can successfully add, update and expand their Cardiac facilities to meet the increased demand for specialized services including: private inpatient rooms, acuity-adaptable rooms, family member areas, and an education center. Learn how to build a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Cardiac team to bring the most advanced care to each patient. With the massive increase in competition for Cardiac Services this is a conference you cannot afford to miss.
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The marketplace for energy and utilities is becoming increasingly competitive. Price volatility and commodity price fluctuation, trading and risk management capabilities, regulatory changes and global growth, are creating an environment where risk management can form the basis of an organization with improved ability to compete and deliver shareholder value.
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Stroke is the No. 3 killer in the United States, and the leading cause of adult disability. Research states that approximately 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year and the annual stroke incidence is estimated to reach 1.1 million by 2015.
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A National Women's Health Conference Focused on Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Women???s Health Program to Increase Patient Volume, Improve Outcomes and Excel in Total Patient Care.
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A National Oncology Conference Focused on Exploring The Latest Developments For
Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cancer Program to Increase Patient Volume,
Improve Outcomes and Excel in Total Patient Cancer Care.
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Maritime Risk Management conference will address the most topical risk management and safety issues facing the maritime industry and examine how the industry is managing those risks to drive productivity and profitability.
The event will feature practical case-studies from your industry peers highlighting how these risks are being effectively managed to achieve lower costs, increase productivity and business continuity, thus achieving competitive advantage.
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