NACUE Events

Racing Towards Excellence

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Loughborough University Business School
Keynote Speaker(s): Muzaffar Kahn
Cost: Free
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Description:

Muzaffar Khan has an extensive background working in hedge funds and leading investment banks (Citibank, Barclays Capital) and was a strategist for Moore Capital, one of the largest and most successful hedge funds in the world. After five successful years as an emerging market strategist, (during which time his three person team grew assets under management to $1 billion and provided positive returns every year to investors), he retired to become vice chairman of ACOPS which is an international environmental charity. At the same time he was a consultant to the Man Environmental Capital Opportunities division of Man Group Plc, a $75 billion asset management firm.

In 2007 Muzaffar successfully completed a second Master\\\'s degree at the London School of Economics in development studies (economics).  Muzaffar is now a Principal and a Board Member of Space Energy, a company seeking to harness the power of a new source of renewable energy - space solar power.

This should be an excellent talk from an industry expert with vast experience. There will be food after the event and an opportunity to talk to Muzaffar more infomally.

'Inspirational Women Speakers Series'

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Oxford
Keynote Speaker(s): Emma Wimhurst
Cost: Free
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Description:

OXWIB are hosting Emma Wimhurst as part of their 'Inspirational Speaker Series'.

Emma is a successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Business Mentor, Author and Business Turnaround Expert. Emma won her right to be in the "entrepreneurial hall of fame" with the success of her own multi-million pound cosmetic company, Diva Cosmetics, which she grew from a start-up to a several million pound turnover in year 4. She attributes the success to the application of her 7 Business Disciplines, which she shares in her business book BOOM! 7 Disciplines to CONTROL, GROW and ADD IMPACT to your business.

Copyright for Designers

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: British Library IP Centre
Cost: Free
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Description:

This interactive workshop will explain the concept of copyright, when it applies, and how it can be exploited. There will be the opportunity to ask questions.

Social Media For Business

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: British Library IP Centre
Cost: £45 +VAT
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Description:

This interactive and hands on workshop will explore the  opportunities that social media offers your business.

KIRAN MAZUMDAR SHAW

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: HSBC, St James's Street, London SW1A 1JB
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Description:

On this special occasion, Kiram Mazumdar Shaw will join us for an interesting talk about India in the worldwide spotlight of Entrepreneurship. TiE UK invites you to this highly inspiring and insightful evening with one of the world’s most successful female entrepreneur Kiran and author Vikas Pota.

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw started her professional career as trainee brewer in Carlton & United Beverages in 1974. In 1978, she joined as Trainee Manager with Biocon Biochemicals Limited in Ireland. In the same year, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw founded Biocon India in collaboration with Biocon Biochemicals Limited, with a capital of Rs.10,000…

Online registration closes on 07th Feb 2010 at 11:59 PM.

The ICC Business Networking Lunch

Thursday, 11 February 2010 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Montmartre Bistrot 144 Essex Road,Islington, N1 8l
Keynote Speaker(s): Islington Chamber of Commerce
Cost: £15 (Members) £17.50 (Gue
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Description:

The first of our regular business networking lunches at this Award-Winning restaurant. The restaurant offers genuine French regional specialities, served in generous portions in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Bring plenty of business cards and an empty stomach