Upcoming Webinars

Ever wondered what would happen if the agility of NoSQL document databases married and had kids with the rigors of relational databases? Documents, but with foreign keys and JOINs. Schema enforcement, but with multi-Region and multi-active but strongly consistent ACID transactions. All wrapped up into a serverless, API-driven database designed for developers and CI/CD. Let’s dive into document-relational databases, exploring how one can offer what we hoped NoSQL would but has missed the mark for so many.

We have exciting things lined up for you in the following year for this particular webinar. All things Practice Management from processes, people, planning to perseverance. We'll be joined by two of our notable speakers, Will Hill of Will Hill Consults and Julie Smith, MBA the Practice Manager of Harper & Company CPA Plus. Q1 Focus: Processes January: Managing these 2 KPIs - how does your firm measure up? February: The 3 processes every firm should have automated, and a couple bonus ones too March: Identifying when a process may be the problem. Q2 Focus: People April: How to make sure you have the right people in the right seats. May: How to hire when there is a talent shortage (remote, outsource, out of industry, what you can teach vs what you can't etc) June: Delegation and using your team’s talent. Q3 Focus: Planning July: How to automate you Onboarding process. August: Getting your firm ready for tax season (internal deadlines, processes, tracking, etc) September: Communicating and shifting priorities Q4 Focus: Perseverance October: When you must pivot and how to do it (when you are burned out, have a toxic culture, something isn't working, etc) November: When do you just “push through and persevere” vs when that turns to a long-term strategy that will fail? December: Using focus when things are crazy.

Join us and learn how the combination of the Portenta X8, Portenta Hat Carrier and various Raspberry Pi HATs transforms your Portenta system-on-module into an industrial platform, becoming the ideal motion controller for sophisticated industrial equipment and machinery. Discover how the Portenta X8 and Portenta Hat Carrier in combination with foundries.io helps professional engineers to develop solutions featuring end-to-end security without compromise: Provides a unique bridge between the Arduino and Raspberry Pi ecosystems Offers a frictionless Linux prototyping experience with ready-to-deploy applications (Docker containers) Can be used to implement motion control of actuated machines Perform real-time, high-performance image and/or audio processing on the edge Note: If you can't attend the live webinar, be sure to still register as we'll send you the recording afterward!

In this webinar we would like to discuss the challenges and opportunities for being involved in conducting ethical analyses at HTA agencies. Bart Bloemen, co-chair of the IG on ethics, will present the work that the interest group is currently conducting on a paper that addresses this topic. Following this introduction, two speakers will present their experiences with working as an ethicist at HTA institutes. Renata Axler leads the development of ethics methodologies and practices at the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Lars Sandman is professor at Linköping University, and also assigned as ethics advisor for Swedish health care authorities and director at the National Centre for Priorities in Health. Both will present examples of their work, and reflect upon the lessons they have learned with respect to being involved in ethical analyses in this context. These presentations will be the basis and an invitation to the audience for exchanging ideas about how to advance this interesting area of HTA.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States. Product offerings include a wide variety of furniture such as sofas, loveseats, chairs, reclining rocking chairs, swivel rockers, sofa beds, convertible bedding units, occasional tables, desks, dining tables and chairs, kitchen storage, bedroom furniture, and outdoor furniture. A featured component in most of the upholstered furniture is a unique steel drop-in seat spring from which the name "Flexsteel" is derived. The Company distributes its products throughout the United States through its e-commerce channel and direct sales force.

Discover how AI can revolutionise education and empower educators at our online event "Harnessing AI for Educators" on 17.01.24 at 15:30

Discover an informative webinar delving into site enablement strategies for ensuring clinical research success. It has become crucial for clinical research sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) to understand and implement a site enablement strategy in an era where clinical research sites are in high demand. This webinar isn’t just a learning opportunity; it’s a crucial strategy session for those looking to succeed in the next era of connected research. The featured speakers will explore five key areas of site enablement that are crucial for building relationships with sites, ensuring adequate participation in studies, and ensuring the success of research. The webinar will provide practical, actionable strategies that can make the difference between leading and lagging in the industry. The seasoned experts will also share real-world success stories. Site enablement narratives will demonstrate how effective strategies can streamline operations, mitigate risks, and enhance site capacity. In the coming year, missing these insights could mean bypassing crucial tactics that will make or break success. Specifically, the Site Enablement Maturity Assessment will be discussed. Besides being informative, this tool is essential for evaluating current strategies and identifying areas for improvement. Each attendee will receive a free copy, providing a unique opportunity to benchmark organizations. This webinar showcases a team experienced in optimizing operational workflows across 18,000 global sites. They’ve also offered support to various sponsors in developing site enablement strategies, providing valuable insights and expertise. As we step into 2024, the strategies adopted today play a vital role in organizational success. Join this webinar to learn insights into clinical site enablement and tools to navigate the landscape of clinical research.

FCPA enforcement in the past year has remained steady with SEC activity within range of previous years with robust enforcement and the DOJ at a slightly slower pace. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Charles Duross, former Deputy Chief in the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and global co-chair of Morrison & Foerster’s FCPA + Global Anti-Corruption and Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice Groups, on recent enforcement takeaways, DOJ policy updates, foreign-bribery related court decisions, and what to expect from enforcement agencies in 2024. Join us on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, as we dive into a review of FCPA enforcement trends, to learn: Key takeaways from recent enforcement actions Insights into the latest DOJ policy updates Compliance program best practices as perceived by the DOJ and SEC Valuable predictions on what may lie ahead for 2024 Don’t miss this opportunity to review FCPA trends and learn anti-corruption best practices from one of the industry’s top attorneys in white-collar defense. Register now to save your spot.

Join an interesting webinar to learn comprehensively about Wärtsilä methanol engines and have your questions answered. Methanol is one of the primary alternative fuel choices for the shipping industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Attend the webinar and you will learn fascinating facts about the new engines, what fuel flexibility really means, what is important to remember when choosing a methanol solution, and how to successfully convert a vessel to use methanol. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session with the product experts.

Join our HFM Webinar Series! How will Fundamentals Change in 2024? In this webinar, Michalis Efthymiou, Market Analyst, will cover the following: Fundamental Analysis in 2023 VS 2024. What will the key influential factor of 2024 be? Live Market Analysis.