The Conference Board Webcasts http://www.conference-board.org The Conference Board Webcasts en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 01:05:20 UTC webmaster@conference-board.org Copyright©2013 - The Conference Board, Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board torch and logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board, Inc. Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: The Strategic Human Resources Function 2.0 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2808 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2808 Webcast: This webcast will include the latest Euro Area economy outlook from The Conference Board and also describe some of the major skill shortages for European labor markets are facing. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 11 Dec 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2842 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2842 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 10 Dec 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2826 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2826 Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: Compensation Trends Wed, 20 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2807 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2807 Webcast: The Conference Board will present its 2014 Global Economic Outlook.  This webcast will include forecasts for 2014 growth and long-term projections for countries and regions, as well as the latest short-term outlook for the Euro Area economy. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 13 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2841 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2841 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 12 Nov 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2825 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2825 Conference: Chief Financial Officers, Treasurers, and Chief Investment Officers discuss how companies across industry sectors and institutional investors use economic and market indices to meet operational and investment needs. Indexing Summit Thu, 31 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2550 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2550 Conference: The 2013 Succession Management Conference will continue to bring the best practices, new ideas, and inspirational exchanges that ignite new thoughts and directions for succession management in our organizations. Succession Management Conference Thu, 17 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2520 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2520 Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: Global Diversity & Inclusion Wed, 16 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2806 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2806 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Tue, 15 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2830 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2830 Webcast: Banks in the Euro Area will soon have to adjust to both Basel III capital requirements and Euro Area-wide regulation of banks. This webcast will include the latest Euro Area economic outlook from The Conference Board and also consider how these new banking regulations will affect credit availability for the region. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 09 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2840 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2840 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 08 Oct 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2824 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2824 Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: Performance Management 2.0 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2805 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2805 Webcast: This webcast considers whether other countries can replicate Germany’s success in remaining competitive in high wage sectors by creating value chains in which low skill and low wage tasks are performed elsewhere. In addition, The Conference Board will present its latest outlook for the Euro Area economy. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 11 Sep 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2839 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2839 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 10 Sep 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2823 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2823 Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: SWP: What Countries Can Do To Address the Global Talent Shortage Wed, 21 Aug 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2804 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2804 Webcast: On this webcast, the special topic will be: The state of big data, cloud computing, and information technology in Europe. In addition The Conference Board will present its latest outlook for the Euro Area economy. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 14 Aug 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2838 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2838 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 13 Aug 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2822 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2822 Webcast: Human Capital Watch™: Human Capital Analytics Wed, 17 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2803 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2803 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Tue, 16 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2829 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2829 Webcast: This webcast will include a discussion of value chain linkages among European economies and how these connections influence growth and competitiveness in the region, as well as The Conference Board’s latest outlook for the Euro Area economy. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 10 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2837 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2837 Webcast: The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 09 Jul 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2821 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2821 Conference: This innovative one-day program will assess how global demand shifts and changes in consumption patterns will develop over the medium and long term as the economic center of gravity in the world is changing, and show how scenario planning works. Global Demand Shifts Workshop Wed, 26 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2516 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2516 Conference: Energy is an essential commodity needed to drive the business engine of public companies. This conference will address how businesses and government agencies must plan for energy volatility with both short- and long-term energy investments. Energy Volatility Summit Tue, 25 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2486 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2486 Conference: Google, Merck, AIG, Best Buy, PepsiCo will discuss their HR Transformation journey including a look at Shared Services, Outsourcing/Insourcing, Global Service Delivery Models, Employee Data and Metrics, HR Operations talent management and bench strength. HR Operations, Technology and Transformation Conference Tue, 25 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2507 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2507 Conference: This innovative one-day program will assess how global demand shifts and changes in consumption patterns will develop over the medium and long term as the economic center of gravity in the world is changing, and show how scenario planning works. Global Demand Shifts Workshop Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2547 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2547 Webcast: The need for strong leaders has never been so critical; studies suggest a direct relationship between great leadership and an organization’s bottom line. Organizations are, thus, often very focused on equipping their leaders with skills and capabilities necessary to lead in a highly volatile business environment. Yet, our findings reveal that Human Capital Watch™: Strategic Leadership Development Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2802 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2802 Webcast: This webcast will discuss the borrowing environment for firms and small businesses in Euro Area economies, consider how effective ECB monetary policy has been in providing lower rates for the privates sector, and also provide The Conference Board’s latest outlook for the Euro Area economy. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 12 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2836 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2836 Webcast: In addition to our regular outlook on the U.S. and global economies this webcast will include a special focus on the revival in consumer borrowing and examine whether the rebound is a healthy development or does it bode poorly for the consumer and the economy?  We will examine what type of debt consumers are more comfortable accumulating and The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 11 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2820 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2820 Conference: Blackrock, IBM and others share how to create long-term value for the company and investors on non-financial issues using technology, innovation and R&D with sustainability practitioners. Pre-conference seminars focus on smart cities and investor needs. Summit on Sustainability Tue, 04 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2494 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2494 Webcast: EU-banks have been tightening credit supply and increasing credit prices as a result of the financial crisis and new regulation like Basel III. As a result, companies have severe difficulties in financing their investments, further deepening the crisis. There’s now a clear trend in the EU to move away from bank financing and turn to capital Is Europe Evolving Towards a US-Style Lending Model? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3014 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3014 Webcast: Emerging markets, notably China, increasingly rely on imported sources of energy and fossil fuels while mature economies, such as the United States, Germany and Japan, become relatively self-sufficient or substitute toward alternative energy sources. How do these forces act on the long term structure of these economies and the global economy? Which New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 3) Thu, 30 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3000 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=3000 Webcast: The discovery and exploration of shale gas in North America has the potential to change energy markets worldwide. Despite concerns about the environment and macroeconomic impacts, shale gas is projected to make the Unites States less dependent on imported sources of energy and fuels. How does the emergence of this new sector in the United States New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 2) Tue, 28 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2999 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2999 Webcast: Join us for this webcast as we welcome Edward Tse, Booz & Company’s Chairman of Greater China and author of the book, The China Strategy. Dre Tse will share with us his insights on how to build the capabilities that business leaders need for operating an integrated China-global strategy. During the webcast we will address the Book Discussion: The China Strategy Thu, 23 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2993 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2993 Webcast: While the rapid growth of emerging economies creates upward pressure on many energy and commodity prices, there is also considerable volatility in these markets depending on supply and demand conditions as well as short term shocks. What are implications of uncertainty on the economic outlook? How do we gauge how realist a forecast is given the New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 1) Thu, 23 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2998 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2998 Conference: These two day seminars will enable you to initiate, develop, and sustain a supplier diversity approach to business growth which will benefit your business’ bottom line and enhance your corporate brand image. Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Seminars Tue, 21 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2454 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2454 Conference: The Conference Board Gad Levanon and colleagues will explore with you the use of widely-available labor market data to make better-informed and more powerful strategic human capital plans. Smarter Human Capital Planning Seminar Tue, 21 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2511 http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2511 Press: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for Spain Decreased However, the six-month growth rate of the leading index remained positive and increased. Fri, 17 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4817 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4817 Press: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for the U.S. Improves Index Points to Continuing Economic Expansion Fri, 17 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4818 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4818 Press: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for China Increased Growth Likely to Moderate Slightly in Near Term Thu, 16 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4816 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4816 Webcast: Businesses in Asia are now faced with a number of human capital related challenges, such as shifting workforce demographics, a shortage in skilled talent, and an increasingly tight labor market. This web cast seeks to explore current talent challenges in Asia and how these challenges affect businesses that are operating in these regions. Join Human Capital Watch™ : Talent Challenges in Asia Wed, 15 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2801 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2801 Webcast: The Conference Board is developing simple models to examine how sovereign debt to GDP ratios of major economies would evolve over the long term under different growth and expenditure projections. Please join Kathy Bostjancic, Bert Colijn, Kirsten Jäger, and Brian Schaitkin for a discussion of our latest outlook for the Euro Area The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Wed, 15 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2835 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2835 Webcast: We are in the fifth year of confronting the effects of a liquidity and debt crisis that brought the global economy to a standstill in 2008 and has helped bolster high debt-to-GDP ratios in the U.S., Japan, and many Eurozone countries.  Eurozone and the U.K. have already embarked upon aggressive fiscal austerity measures, while the U.S. so far The Conference Board Economics Watch® Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2819 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2819 Webcast: The year 2008 marks the beginning of the baby boomer retirement avalanche just as the different demographics in advanced and most developing countries are becoming more pronounced. People are worrying again that developments in global population trends, food supply, natural resource availability and climate change raise the question as to whether The Age of Ageing Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2992 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/webcastdetail.cfm?webcastid=2992 Press: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for the UK Increased Slow Economic Growth Will Likely Continue in the Near Term Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4812 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4812 Press: European Economic Highlights Has Euro Area GDP declined again in the first quarter? Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4813 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4813 Press: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for the Korea Increased Rate of Expansion Likely to Remain Modest in Near Term Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4814 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4814 Press: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD A preview of the potentially market-moving economic reports coming out this week. Tue, 14 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4815 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4815 Press: China Economic Highlights Focus shifts squarely toward financial regulation Mon, 13 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4399 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4399 Press: Spring Swoon Could Extend into Summer After a surprising decline of 0.5 percent in March, little recovery in retail buying in April reflects a lack of growth in spending power, a delayed impact of the higher payroll tax rate, and continued concern about the negative impact of the sequester. Mon, 13 May 2013 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4811 http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=4811