IRCA events
What: IPC 12th plenary and AGM meeting
When: 12-14 September 2007
Where: Sheraton Heathrow, London
The plenary will focus on the development of the IPC ApB and issues related to it. Therefore, it is important that as many members as possible attend the meeting and provide valuable input to the process. IRCA director, Simon Feary, will be speaking at the plenary on the new approval system: operation and procedures.
For more information visit www.iatca.com/2_whats_new/announcements.asp?id=56 or contact njeratli@irca.org
What: IAF 21st annual plenary meeting
When: 19-31 October 2007
Where: Sydney
The International Accreditation Forum will hold its 21st annual plenary in Sydney this year, and IRCA director, Simon Feary, will be speaking at the event. A special event website will be available nearer the time of the meeting.
For more information visit www.iaf.nu or contact njeratli@irca.org
What: Third international conference of auditors and lead auditors (ICA)
When: 4-5 December 2007
Where: Sheraton Hotel - Dubai Creek, UAE
The ICA is one of the major events in the region and around the world, and is an annual event. It provides an opportunity to professionals, who are active in audit related fields to share their knowledge, skills, experiences and case studies.
The potential delegates of ICA come from a wide variety of public and private sectors including accreditation bodies, certification bodies, registration companies, training organizations especially auditor training providers, and management systems consultancy companies.
For more information visit www.icaconf.com or contact njeratli@irca.org
CQI events
What: SuperSIG: the future of the CQI
When: 18 September 2007
Where: The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), 12 Grosvenor Crescent, London
The aim of this event is to develop a road map for the way forward for the CQI and thus help the Professional Policy Board in providing policy recommendations to the CQI Board. All CQI members are invited to add their views to the discussion. To register visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-196.shtml
What: Active quality systems - another perspective on quality assurance
When: 10 October 2007
Where: The CQI, 12 Grosvenor Crescent, London
The CQI's medical technology quality group presents a one day interactive workshop for SMEs in the medical device sector. Participants can expect to leave with an outline plan strategy for change. To ensure maximum benefit, numbers are limited so early booking is advised. For more information visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-192.shtml
CQI supported events
What: European lean six sigma summit
When: 31 October - 1 November 2007
Where: Amsterdam
This summit will witness six sigma experts and practitioners joining forces to share industry knowledge and proven successful methodologies. For more information visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-191.shtml
What: Quality driven manufacturing
When: 21-22 June 2007
Where: Kuala Lumpur
This event is geared around the quality aspects of manufacturing, with a lean perspective. Participants will gain first hand experience on various solutions to quality problems, cost reductions and lean quality design tools. Essentially, this is what drives businesses and forms the core for many manufacturing companies. Fore more information visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-195.shtml
What: Process excellence for financial services
When: 27-28 June 2007
Where: London
This conference will provide a strategic oversight into the benefits process improvement methodologies can bring to your company and practical tools to take back to the office. For more information visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-189.shtml
What: Middle east food and beverage quality assurance and safety forum
When: 4-5 November 2007
Where: Le Meridien Dubai, Dubai
The first such event to be held in the Middle East, this event will enable senior executives to acquire and develop best practices and strategies in implementing and maintaining high-level food management systems. For more information visit www.thecqi.org/events/g3-194.shtml
