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Miami Welcomes GDS International to its Shores in May for Hotly Anticipated Sixth Human Resources US Summit

Miami, USA – May 17, 2013: GDS International is delighted to confirm that it will host its hotly anticipated sixth Human Resources US summit on 20^th – 22^nd May 2013 at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Florida.

Next Generation Summit to address key business challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry

Perth, Australia – May 14^th, 2013: from the 3^rd – 5^th September the Rendezvous Hotel Perth will play host to the 3^rd NG Oil & Gas Summit. With the industry accounting for almost four per cent of the total GDP for the Australian economy and generating an estimated revenue of A$45.1 billion it’s clear to see why the region is exciting E&P companies across the world.

GDS International’s NG Operations Summit Tackles Key Business Challenges

Miami, Florida – May 7, 2013: Taking place in Miami, Florida from 30^th September – 2^nd October, the NG Operations Summit will provide a platform for today’s business leaders to examine current trends and develop real-life business strategies.

Unprecedented Delegation of CIOs to Attend GDS International’s Fourth Chief Information Officer Summit Africa in May

Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – May 1, 2013: on the 8^th – 10^th May 2013, 65 of Africa’s foremost executives from across the CIO space will convene at the five-star Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa for what promises to be the best IT event of the year - GDS International’s fourth Chief Information Officer Africa summit.

GDS International Steps Up for Children’s Hospice South West

Bristol, ENGLAND – April 30, 2013: As part of National Children’s Hospice Week, Wednesday 1^st May will see staff from Bristol-based international events company GDS International step up to the challenge of raising money for Children’s Hospice South West.

GDS International launches global charity initiative – GDS Cares

Bristol, ENGLAND – April 30, 2013: Following on from previous years’ charity efforts, including raising over £35,000 for autism charities, GDS International – which creates engagement opportunities for business, onsite and online – is proud to announce its new global charity initiative; GDS Cares.

GDS International Announces Senior Delegation to Attend May’s Chief Information Officer Europe Event in Ireland

Dublin, IRELAND – April 29^th, 2013: GDS International today announced it will host its ninth Chief Information Officer Europesummit on 21^st -23^rd May 2013 at the five-star Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Vice Major Welcomes iStrategy to The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands - April, 24th 2013. Vice Major of The Hague, H.P.M. Kool issued a letter of invitation and welcome to all iStrategy attendees. He says “Europe’s most forward thinking digital marketers, social media mavens and online experts will converge on The Hague in May 2013 to discuss the future of digital marketing and share strategies for improving customer engagement, driving conversions and developing campaigns that positively ring with authenticity, relevancy and significance.”

GDS International To Host Established Eleventh Next Generation US Utilities Summit in May

Denver, USA – April 22^nd, 2013: GDS International will host its eleventh Next Generation Utilities US summit on 13^th-15^th May 2013 at the five-star Omni Interlocken Resort in Denver, Colorado.

GDS International Announces Financial Services Technology Movers and Shakers to Attend Upcoming FST Europe Summit in May

Glasgow, SCOTLAND – April 19, 2013: GDS International has just announced it will host its eagerly awaited ninth Financial Services Technology summit on the 14^th-16^th May 2013 at the luxurious Turnberry Resort, in Scotland.

GDS International’s Highly Anticipated Eighth Next Generation Telecoms Summit to Hit South Africa’s Shores in April

Hermanus, SOUTH AFRICA – April 15, 2013: GDS International today announced it will host its eighth Next Generation Telecoms AfricaSummit on 23^rd-25^th April 2013 at the prestigious Arabella Western Cape Hotel, South Africa.

North America’s Thought Leaders to Convene in Tucson at GDS International’s Seventh Next Generation Retail Summit in May

Tucson, UNITED STATES – April 12, 2013: GDS International today announced it will host its seventh Next Generation Retail USsummit on the 15^th to the 17^th of May 2013 at the prestigious JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona.

North America’s Industry Heavyweights Set to Attend GDS International’s Upcoming Next Generation Healthcare Payers Summit in May

Austin, UNITED STATES – April 11, 2013: Sixty-five of North America’s leading healthcare payers executives will head to Austin, Texas in May for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s third NG Healthcare Payers US summit.

GDS International’s Fourth Financial Services Technology Summit to Hit Bahia’s Shores in April

Salvador, BRAZIL – March 28, 2013: On the 16^th – 19^th April 2013, sixty-five of Brazil’s leading financial executives will settle into the five-star Tivoli Hotel in April as they attend GDS International’s upcoming Financial Services Technology Latin America summit.

GDS International Confirms Unprecedented Delegation for Upcoming Next Generation Telecoms Europe Summit in May

Madrid, SPAIN – March 27^th, 2013: GDS International will host its upcoming Next Generation Telecoms Europe summit on 7^th to the 9^th of May 2013 at the prestigious Sheraton Mirasierra Hotel & Spa in Madrid.

Perth Welcomes GDS International’s Upcoming Next Generation Mining Summit to its Shores in May

Perth, AUSTRALIA – March 25^th, 2013: On the 7^th of May, sixty-five of Australia’s most influential mining executives will convene at the five-star Rendezvous Hotel in Perth for two and a half days of vibrant workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s upcoming NG Mining Australia summit.

Ground-breaking Solutions Revealed at GDS International’s Next Generation Mining Africa Summit in South Africa

Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – March 19, 2013: GDS International’s globally-renowned Next Generation Mining Africa summit is off to a flying start as the flagship NG20 sessions - a senior group of delegates and solution providers - kicked off yesterday at the five-star Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, in South Africa.

GDS International’s MeetTheBoss TV Welcomes Partnership with T-Systems for Unique Broadcast Series Discussing IT Transformation

Bristol, UK, 18^th March 2013: Leading IPTV business channel MeetTheBoss TV , a business unit of GDS International, and Germany’s largest IT Services company T-Systems are to undertake a unique broadcast series focused on IT Transformation on March 21^st, 2013.

GDS International Announces an Unprecedented Delegation of Senior Executives for the Upcoming FST US Summit in April

Colorado, NORTH AMERICA– March 13^th, 2013: GDS International is due to host its highly anticipated Financial Services Technology US summit on 30^th April – 2^nd May 2013 at the prestigious Omni Interlocken Resort, Denver, Colorado.

GDS International’s iStrategy Digital Marketing Conference Returns to Sydney in April

Sydney, Australia, 11^thMarch 2013: GDS International’s iStrategy Sydney Digital Marketing conference will return to the “land down-under” for a third time on April 16^th to 17^th, 2013, and the digital marketing community couldn’t be more excited. Australia’s most forward-thinking digital marketers, social media mavens and online experts will meet at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre for two days of inspiring keynote sessions, workshops, panel discussions and networking.

GDS International Confirms a Prestigious Delegation for its Seventh Annual Next Generation Retail Europe Summit in April

Madrid, SPAIN – March 6^th, 2013: Sixty-five of Europe’s most senior retail executives will head to Madrid in April for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches as they attend GDS International’s upcoming seventh NG Retail Europe summit.

iStrategy's Popular Digital Marketing Conference Comes to Miami in April

Miami, NORTH AMERICA, 4^th March 2013: iStrategy comes to Miami in April 2013 and the digital marketing community is excited. You can join North America’s most forward-thinking digital marketers, social media mavens and online experts as they converge at the Miami Airport Convention Center on April 23^rd and 24^th, 2013.

Executives Head to California for GDS International’s Seventh Next Generation US Telecoms Summit

Newport Beach, California - 28^th February, 2013: Taking place this June GDS International will host their seventh Next Generation Telecoms Summit US, which will serve as a platform for the most senior professionals within the industry to discuss the real-life challenges and issues affecting their organisation.

GDS International to Reveal Cutting Edge Solutions at its Fourth Next Generation Supply Chain Australia Summit in April

Cairns, AUSTRALIA – February 26^th, 2013: An exclusive selection ofAustralia’s most influential executives will convene in Cairns for two-and-a-half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Supply Chain Australia summit (NG Supply Chain AU4).

GDS International to Host Hotly Anticipated Seventh Next Generation Telecoms Latin America Summit in March

Panama, LATIN AMERICA – February 20^th, 2013: Sixty-five of Latin America’s leading telecom executives will convene in Panama for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s seventh Next Generation Telecoms Latin America summit.

GDS International Confirms Stellar Delegation for its Eighth Next Generation Telecoms Africa Summit in April

Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – February 18^th, 2013: Sixty-five of South Africa’s leading telecoms executives will convene south of Cape Town in April for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s eighth NG Telecoms Africa Summit.

Milan Welcomes GDS International’s Seventh Next Generation Utilities Summit in April

February 13^th, 2013 - Milan, ITALY: On the 23^rd to the 25^th of April 2013, thirty of Europe’s leading utilities executives will convene at the Meliá Milano hotel for two-and-a-half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s seventh NG Utilities Europe summit.

Executives to Gather in Colorado for GDS International’s Sixth FST North American Summit in April

11^th February, 2013, Denver, USA– Taking place this April, GDS International will host their sixth Financial Services Technology Summit US, which will serve as a platform for the most senior professionals within the industry to discuss the real-life challenges and issues affecting their organisation.

Executives to Gather in Scotland for GDS International’s FST EU Summit

8^th February, Turnberry, Scotland – Taking place this May, GDS International will host their fifth Financial Services Technology Summit Europe, which will serve as a platform for the most senior professionals within the industry to discuss the real-life challenges and issues affecting their organisation.

GDS International Raises the Bar Once Again for North America’s Third Next Generation Customer Experience Summit in April

Newport Beach, NORTH AMERICA – February 7^th, 2013: Sixty-five of North America’s leading customer experience executives will convene in April for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer-led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s third NG Customer Experience US summit.

GDS International Hosts Their Highly Anticipated Fourth ‘Next Generation CIO Africa Summit’ in May

Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – February 5^th, 2013: Sixty-five of South Africa’s leading executives will convene south of Cape Town in May for two and a half days of focused workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches at GDS International’s upcoming CIO Africa Summit.

North America’s Manufacturing Heavyweights Join Forces in April for GDS International’s Third Next Generation Manufacturing Summit

30^th January, Denver, NORTH AMERICA: On the 23^rd to the 25^th April 2013, 65 of the region’s most influential executives will settle into the Omni Interlocken Resort, near Denver, Colorado, for what promises to be the best-attended and most prominent event in the manufacturing space this year: GDS International’s acclaimed Next Generation Manufacturing US summit (NGM US3).

GDS International’s Upcoming Next Generation Telecoms Asia Summit in March Attracts an Unprecedented Delegation

28^th January 2013, Hong Kong, CHINA: On the 12^th to the 14^th of March 2013, 65 of Asia’s most influential thought leaders will head to the SkyCity Marriott hotel in Hong Kong, for what promises to be the most important telecoms event in Asia this year – GDS International’s sixth Next Generation Telecoms Asia summit (NGT Asia 6).

GDS International’s Hotly Anticipated Second Next Generation Mining US Summit to be Held in March

23rd January 2013, Newport Beach, NORTH AMERICA: The 13^th to the 15^th of March will see North America’s biggest players from across the mining industry convene over two days, for what promises to be the best-attended and most disruptive event of the year – GDS International’s second Next Generation Mining North America summit, to be held at the Fairmont Newport Beach, California (NG Mining US2).

South Africa Welcomes GDS International’s Seventh Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit in February

21^st January, 2013 – Arabella, SOUTH AFRICA: On the 25^th – 27^th February 2013, the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa, will host GDS International’s much-anticipated seventh annual Next Generation Oil and Gas Africa summit (NGO&G Africa 7).

GDS International to Host Exclusive CIO 30 DACH Summit at Bremen’s Park Hotel in February

Wednesday 16^th January 2013, Bremen, GERMANY: GDS International is delighted to announce that its exclusive CIO 30 DACHsummit will be held on the 18^th to the 20^th February 2013, at the Park Hotel Bremen, Germany.

California’s Shores Will See the Launch of GDS International’s First Next Generation Insurance North American Summit in March

15^th January, 2013, Newport Beach, NORTH AMERICA: On the 11^th to the 13^th of March 2013, GDS International will host its inaugural Next Generation Insurance summit at the The Island hotel, Newport Beach, California (NG Insurance US1).

GDS International is Proud to Host the Highly Anticipated Fourth Next Generation Mining Africa Summit in March

17^thDecember 2012, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA: The 18^th to the 20^th of March 2013 will see 65 of South Africa’s leading mining executives convene at the five-star Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa for what promises to be another hugely successful two and a half days of workshops, peer led panel discussions and working lunches. Hosted by GDS International, the fourth Next Generation Mining Africa summit promises to surpass this year’s event, and set the standard for all future events in the region. (NGM Africa 4)

GDS International Brings CIO 30 Oil and Gas Summit to South Africa’s Shores

11^th December 2012, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA: This week the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa, will play host to 30 of Africa’s most influential oil and gas executives as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated CIO 30 Oil and Gas Africa summit (CIO 30 O&G Africa).

GDS International Announces ‘Industry Leader of the Year” Award at its Fourth Annual European Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery Summit

4th December 2012, Milan, ITALY: Last month, 55 of Europe’s biggest players from across the pharmaceutical drug discovery sector convened for two-and-a-half days as they attended the most disruptive event of the year – GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery summit (NGP DD EU), held at the Meliá Milano Hotel, Milan, Italy.

GDS International’s Annual NG Telecoms Africa Summit to be Attended Once Again by an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders

19^th November 2012, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA: On the 23^rd to the 25^th of April 2013, a selection of 65 of Africa’s leading executives from across the telecoms sector will head to the Arabella Resort, Western Cape, South Africa, for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated 8th Next Generation Telecom Africa summit.

DownstreamToday, a leading oil and gas website, positively reviews GDS' NG Downstream Europe Summit

DownstreamToday, a leading oil and gas website, last week attended GDS International's Next Generation Downstream Europe Summit at Scotland's Turnberry Resort. Read their full fantastic review of the event on their website.

Top Telecom Executives Join Forces in Latin America for GDS International’s Latest NG Telecoms Summit in March

13^th November 2012, Panama, LATIN AMERICA:On the 18^th to the 20^th of March 2013, the InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa, Panama, will bear witness to what promises to be the most disruptive event in the telecom industry next year – GDS International’s highly anticipated seventh Next Generation Telecoms Latin America summit (NGT LA7).

GDS International Confirms the Attendance of Top Executives to its Eleventh North American Healthcare Summit in December

5^th November, 2012, San Antonio, NORTH AMERICA: On the 10^th to the 12^th of December 2012, 75 of the region’s most influential healthcare provider executives will convene at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas, for the eleventh annual Next Generation Healthcare US summit (NG Healthcare US11).

North America’s Foremost HR Executives Convene for GDS International’s Fifth Human Resources Summit in December

5^th November 2012, Newport Beach, NORTH AMERICA: On the 10^th to the 12^th of December 2012, GDS International will host its fifth Human Resources US summit at The Island Hotel, Newport Beach, in California. The event, which takes place over two-and-a-half-days, will see 70 of the region’s most well respected, C-level executives tackle the most pressing issues faced by organizations in the sector today. (HR US5)

GDS International’s Third Next Generation Security Summit Secures an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders

29^th October 2012, Austin, NORTH AMERICA: On the 5^th to the 7^th of December 2012, the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas, will play host to 65 of North America’s most influential security executives as they settle in for two days of exciting, peer led discussions, covering some of the most crucial issues facing the security sector today. Hosted by GDS International, the Next Generation Security US summit (NG Security US) is the most highly anticipated event in the security calendar this year.

And the Winner is…GDS International Recognises and Rewards Innovation at its Fourth Next Generation Mining Summit in October

29^th October, 2012, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA.On the 16^th to the 18^th of October, 65 of Australia’s biggest players from across the mining sector convened for two-and-a-half days as they attended the most disruptive event of the year – GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Mining summit, held at the Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel, in Adelaide, South Australia (NGM AU4).

GDS International Pushes the Boundaries Once More for its Latest Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit in December

22^nd October 2012, San Antonio, NORTH AMERICA:On the 3^rd to the 5^th of December 2012, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas, will see a rare convergence of the most distinguished figures from in and around the North American oil and gas sector as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated seventh Next Generation Oil & Gas summit (NG O&G US7).

Leading Events Company GDS International Opens First South American Office in São Paulo

18 October, 2012, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL:This week, leading global business-to-business events company GDS International officially opened its first South American office in São Paulo, Brazil.

Twickenham Hosts GDS International’s Signature Conference

15 October 2012, LONDON: Just days after the ferocity of an international rugby match on the hallowed grass of England’s most recognised rugby field, GDS International’s iStrategy Digital Marketing Conference will bring its own interpretation of drama and intensity, bringing together a collision of ideas and opinions shared by the world’s most regarded digital and social media marketers.

Cairns Welcomes Top Executives to its Shores for GDS International’s Second Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit in November

8^th October 2012, Cairns, AUSTRALIA: GDS International is delighted to confirm the attendance of 65 of Australia’s leading oil and gas executives to its second Next Generation Oil & Gas summit (NGO&G ANZ).Taking place from the 7^th to the 9^th of November 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, this upcoming summit promises to surpass last year’s inaugural event and set the standard for future events in the region.

Buzz Builds Among Top Speakers Before GDS International’s Leading Digital and Social Media Conference iStrategy

5 October 2012, Chicago: In less than a week the Donald E. Stephenson Convention Center will play host to GDS International’s iStrategy, the global digital and marketing conference that boasts a proud history of great speakers, sell-out venues and explosive content. With only seven days until writer, comedian and digital native Baratunde Thurston opens the conference, the excitement and buzz is starting to ripple through social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. And you thought the Ryder Cup was the end of the drama in Chicago!

GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Mining Australia Summit in October

1^st October 2012, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA: On the 16^th to the 18^th of October 2012, a leading delegation of 65 C–level executives will head to the Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel in Adelaide, Australia, to attend GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Mining Australia summit.

GDS International Run for Lucy and the SAFE Foundation

26^th September 2012, Cardiff, WALES: Lucy Dickenson founded the SAFE Foundation in 2007 to help relieve poverty in developing countries, especially for remote or small projects.

GDS International’s Second Next Generation Healthcare Payers Summit Secures 55 of North America’s Most Senior Executives

26^th September 2012, Newport Beach, California:On the 7^th to the 9^th of November 2012, The Fairmont Newport Beach in California, North America, will host the most hotly anticipated event in the pharmaceutical calendar this year – GDS International’s second Next Generation Healthcare Payers US summit (NG Healthcare Payers US2).

North America’s Most Prolific Utility Executives Unite for GDS International’s Next Generation Utilities Summit in November

24^th September 2012, Orange County, NORTH AMERICA:On the 14^th to the 16^th of November 2012, 65 of North America’s foremost executives from across the utilities space will convene at the Fairmont Newport Beach, California, for what promises to be the best-attended utilities event of the year – GDS International’s tenth Next Generation Utilities US (NGU US) summit.

An Unprecedented Delegation Confirmed for GDS International’s Inaugural Next Generation Insurance Summit in Texas

19^th September 2012, Texas, NORTH AMERICA: GDS Internationalis delighted to announce that on the on the 3^rd to the 5^th of December 2012, 70 of the region’s most senior executives from around the insurance sector will settle into the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas, as they attend GDS International’s inaugural Next Generation Insurance (NG Insurance US) summit.

Europe welcomes GDS International’s Highly Anticipated Second Next Generation Manufacturing Summit to its Shores in November

17th September 2012, Budapest, HUNGARY: On the 5th to the 7th of November 2012, a leading delegation of 65 C-level executives will congregate at the Boscolo Palace in Budapest, Hungary, as GDS International hosts another of its hugely successful Next Generation Manufacturing Europe (NGM EU) events.

GDS International Raises The Bar for B2B Events With Its Debut Customer Service Website, ‘FrontDesk’

11 September 2012, Bristol, ENGLAND: GDS International, one of the world’s leading B2B Event companies for senior level executives, has announced the launch of a sector first: its customer service portal, ‘FrontDesk’ – www.gdsinternationalfrontdesk.com.

November Welcomes an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders from across North America for GDS International’s Upcoming FST Summit

11th September 2012, Texas, NORTH AMERICA: On the 13th to the 15th of November 2012, a selection of North America’s most senior executives from in and around the financial services sector will settle into the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas for two days, as they propose a range of next generation solutions to the key issues faced be thought leaders in the sector today. Hosted by GDS International, the Financial Services Technology US (FST US) event is one of the most hotly anticipated events in the FST calendar this year.

GDS International Pushes the Boundaries Once More for its Latest Next Generation Downstream Summit in November

7th September 2012, Glasgow, SCOTLAND: On the 5th to the 7th of November 2012, The Turnberry Resort in Scotland will witness GDS International’s hotly anticipated second Next Generation Downstream Europe Summit.

GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Mining Summit Attracts Sector Pioneers From Across Latin America

29th August 2012, Brasilia, BRASIL: On the 12th to the 14th of November 2012, GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Mining Summit will unite a selection of executives from Latin America’s most prominent mining companies over two days to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues. Taking place at the Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada Hotel, the upcoming summit is one of the most hotly anticipated events in the mining calendar this year.

GDS International’s First Financial Services Technology 30 Event Attracts the Finest Minds From Across the Sector

31st August 2012, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA: GDS International is delighted to announce that its inaugural Financial Services Technology 30 event (FST30) will be taking place on the 20th to the 22th of November 2012, at the Townhouse Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Uniting thirty of the region’s most well respected thought leaders, the Financial Services 30 is well positioned to set the standard for future events in Africa.

GDS International Pushes the Boundaries Once More for its Latest Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit in December

23rd August 2012, Texas, NORTH AMERICA: On the 3rd to the 5th of December 2012, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas, will see a rare convergence of the most distinguished figures from in and around the North American Oil and Gas sector as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated seventh Next Generation Oil & Gas summit.

GDS International’s Upcoming NG Telecoms Summit to be Attended by an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders

20th August 2012, Milan, ITALY: On the 12th to the 14th of November 2012, a selection of 65 of Europe’s leading executives from across the telecoms sector will head to the Meliá Milano Hotel, Milan, Italy, for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated 11th Next Generation Telecom Europe summit.

Cairns Welcomes Top Executives to its Shores for GDS International’s Second Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit in November

18th August 2012, Cairns, AUSTRALIA: GDS International is delighted to confirm the attendance of 65 of Australia’s leading oil and gas executives to its second Next Generation Oil & Gas summit. Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of November 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, this upcoming summit promises to surpass last year’s inaugural event and set the standard for future events in the region.

An Elite Delegation of Thought Leaders Confirmed for GDS International’s Third Next Generation Security Summit in October

14th August 2012, FRANKFURT, GERMANY: On the 1st to the 3rd of October 2012, a leading consortium of 55 C-level executives will settle into the Dolce Bad Nauheim hotel, in Frankfurt, Germany, for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated third GDS International Next Generation Security Summit in Europe.

GDS International’s iStrategy Melbourne Event to Crown Convention Centre on November 22-23

9 August 2012, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA: GDS International’s iStrategy Digital Marketing Conferenceis delighted to announce its expert keynote speakers and panellists for its Melbourne event – a two-day foray into the exciting, fast-paced world of digital marketing – being held at Crown Convention Centre, Melbourne, on November 22^-23.

A Distinguished Delegation of Executives Dig Deep for Solutions at GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Mining Australia Summit in October

6th August 2012, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA: On the 16th to the 18th of October 2012, a leading delegation of 65 C-level executives will head to the Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel in Adelaide, Australia, to attend GDS International's fourth Next Generation Mining Australia summit.

GDS International’s Latest Next Generation Oil & Gas Africa Summit Pushes the Boundaries Once More for its September event

2ndAugust 2012, Accra, GHANA: On the 25th to the 27th of September, a leading delegation of 65 executives from around Africa will settle into theMövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana, for two days, for what promises to be the best attended event in the oil and gas calendar this year – GDS International’s Next Generation Oil and Gas Africa summit (NG O&G Africa).

Cutting Edge Solutions to be Unveiled at GDS International’s Second Next Generation CFO Summit in September

30^th July 2012, BERLIN, GERMANY:On the 5^th to the 7^th of September 2012, 65 C-level executives will head to the Eurostar’s Berlin Hotel for two days to attend GDS International’s second Next Generation Chief Financial Officer summit in Europe (CFO EU2).

GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Pharmaceutical Drug Development Summit Attracts An Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders

26^th July, 2012: Milan, Italy: On the 5^th to the 7^th of November, a distinguished consortium of 50C-level executives will head to the Meliá Milano Hotel, Milan, in Italy, for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated fourth Next Generation Pharmaceutical Drug Development summit (NGP DD EU4).

GDS International’s Upcoming Chief Information Officer Summit Attracts the Most Distinguished Delegation to Date

23^rd July 2012: Miami, Florida, USA: On the 10^th to the 12^th of September 2012, a leading consortium of C-level executives will settle into the Four Seasons Hotel, Miami, Florida, for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly renowned Chief Information Officer US (CIO US) summit.

Oil and Gas Thought Leaders to Attend GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit in Brasilia

19^th July 2012, Brasilia, BRAZIL: From the 20^th to the 22^ndof August 2012, Latin America’s leading executives from a range of oil and gas verticals will convene at the Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada hotel across two days, for what promises to be the best attended oil and gas event of the year – GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Oil and Gas Latin America (NGO&G LA) summit.

NYSE Euronext’s Krish Venkataraman to be Keynote Speaker at GDS International’s Second Chief Financial Officer Summit in July

16th July 2012: Atlanta, Georgia, NORTH AMERICA: On the 24th to the 26th of July, North America’s leading executives will convene at the Evergreen Marriot Resort in Atlanta, Georgia, to attend GDS International’s second Chief Financial Officer (CFO US 2) Summit. A hugely successful event, CFO US 2 promises to continue its trend of attracting the nation’s most well respected delegates and tackling the most fundamental business challenges present in the industry today.

GDS International Attracts Europe’s Downstream Elite for its 2012 Summit in November

13th July 2012, Glasgow, SCOTLAND: Downstream producers are facing dwindling supplies and increasingly stringent litigations. Global demand is set to rise by an average of 900,000 million barrels a day, whilst prices for oil were down 13 per cent this year. Deciding exactly where to invest is proving key to operational success, and GDS International’s summits are now, more than ever, proving an invaluable asset to the informed decision-maker.

Top CIO Executives Join Forces in Europe for GDS International’s Eighth Chief Information Officer Summit in October

9th of July, 2012, Frankfurt, GERMANY: On the 22nd to the 24th of October 2012, 65 of Europe’s most influential CIOs will settle into the Dolce Bad Nauheim hotel for two days, as they attend GDS International’s eighth biannual Chief Information Officer Europe Summit (CIO EU 8).

Hong Kong to Host GDS International’s Third Financial Services Technology Summit in November

3rd July 2012, HONG KONG: On the 27th to the 29th of November 2012, Asia’s most senior, C-level IT executives will head to the Hong Kong Marriott Hotel for two days to attend one of the most innovative and well respected events in the financial services industry – the Next Generation Financial Services Technology Asia Pacific (FST APAC) summit.

GDS International Pushes the Boundaries Once More for its Latest Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in California

2 July 2012, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: The United States accounts for one fifth of the world’s total manufacturing productivity. But is it possible to maintain that leading global position and revitalize North America’s fallen economy? On the 16^th to the 18^th of October 2012, an exclusive selection of 85 C-level delegates will head to The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, California, to attend GDS International’s hotly anticipated second Next Generation Manufacturing Summit US.

Top Executives Join Forces in Italy for GDS International’s Latest Next Generation Retail Event in October

27 June 2012, Milan, ITALY: On the 15^th to the 17^th of October 2012, 65 of Europe’s most influential thought leaders will settle into the Meliá Milano Hotel for two days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated sixth Next Generation Retail summit in Italy.

Cutting-edge Solutions in Store as GDS International Hosts its Latest Next Generation Retail Summit in California

20^th JUNE 2012, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA: On the 1^st to the 3^rd of October 2012, GDS International will host its sixth Next Generation Retail US summit at The Fairmont Newport Beach, California. The event, which takes place over two days, will see 70 of North America’s most well respected, C-level executives tackle the most pressing issues faced by organizations in the sector today.

Judges and attendees vote for Kinetise in GDS International’s iStrategy London’s iPitch contest

LONDON, UK, June 18th, 2012: Europe’s premier digital marketing event, iStrategy London – held at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge Stadium on 22-23 May – was another huge success for the organisers and attendees alike. But they weren’t the only ones to benefit from two days of sparkling content, engaging speakers and first-class networking.

GDS International’s Eighth Financial Services Summit Gathers Interest as October’s Event Brings in an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders

19^th June 2012, DUBLIN: Organisations must change the way they work in order to fully leverage business, and in today’s unforgiving economic climate, only the most agile, ICT savvy corporations will flourish. The 9-11 October will see Europe’s biggest players from across the financial services industry convene over two days, for what promises to be the best-attended and most disruptive event of the year – GDS International’s eighth Financial Services Technology summit – to be held at the Killashee House Hotel and Spa, Dublin.

GDS International Paves the Way for the Mining Industry at its Latest Next Generation Mining Summit in Australia

14^th June 2012, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA:Now, more than ever, executives must plan ahead and collaborate with their peers to truly utilise the wealth of mining opportunities to be found in Australia’s mineral-rich land. On the 16-18^th of October 2012, GDS International will host another of its hugely successful mining events – the Next Generation Mining Australia Summit to be held at the sumptuous Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel in Australia.

Groundbreaking Solutions to be Unveiled within the Mining Sector at GDS International’s Fourth Next Generation Mining Summit in November

13^th June 2012, BRASILIA:Mineral production in Latin America is booming, presenting a wealth of opportunities for those ready to invest. On the 12^th to 14^th November 2012, GDS International will host the mining industry’s definitive event, uniting the region’s most well respected minds for two days to review prospects and pitfalls associated with this rapidly expanding market.

GDS International’s iStrategy London Lays Down Marker for Top European Digital Conference

LONDON, England, June 11, 2012 - On 22-23 May 2012, London, Stamford Bridge – home to the European champions Chelsea FC – hosted the fifth iStrategy Europe, the region’s leading digital marketing strategy conference. And inspired by the sporting heritage of its stunning venue, iStrategy Europe reached new levels of excellence in terms of delivering a world-class event.

GDS International Secures an Unprecedented Delegation of Thought Leaders for its Third NG Security Europe Summit

7^th June 2012, FRANKFURT, GERMANY: On the 1^st to the 3^rd of October 2012, the Dolce Bad Nauheim hotel, in Frankfurt, Germany, will host a landmark event in the security industry as leading executives from the largest companies convene for the highly anticipated third GDS International Next Generation Security Summit in Europe.

Next Generation Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Summit Pushes the Envelope of Thought-Leadership at its September Summit in London

31^stMay 2012, London, UK: When it comes to the evolving arena of pharmaceutical manufacturing, there are few events that can match the precedence of GDS International’s Next Generation Pharmaceutical (NGP) Manufacturing Summit.

Australian CIOs Welcome GDS International’s Fourth CIO Australia Summit in September

30 May 2012, BRISBANE:On the 25^th to the 27^th of September 2012, the Radisson Resort Gold Coast, Queensland, will be transformed into a hub for the future of information technology in Australia as the region’s leading executives from a range of industry verticals convene for two days, for what promises to be the best attended CIO event of the year – the fourth GDS International Chief Information Officer Australia Summit.

GDS International Paves the Way for the Pharmaceutical Industry at its Upcoming NGP Summit in Texas

23rd MAY 2012, AUSTIN, TEXAS: On 23rd to 25th of July, a selection of the region’s most prominent C-level executives from across the pharmaceutical industry will convene at the Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin, Texas, to attend GDS International’s tenth Next Generation Pharmaceuticals summit (NGP).

GDS International Brings Top Executives Together for its Fourth Next Generation Latin American Summit 2012

16^th May 2012, Brazil:On 12^th to 14^th November 2012, GDS International’s fourth Next Generation Mining Latin America (NG Mining LA) Summit will unite a selection of executives from the region’s foremost mining companies to discuss the most pressing issues in the industry today.

GDS International Joins Forces with Africa’s Oil and Gas Elite

14^th MAY 2012, ACCRA GHANA: On 25^th – 27^th September 2012, the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana, will host a consortium of 65 C-level executives from the region’s leading oil and gas companies for three days as they attend GDS International’s highly anticipated sixth Next Generation Oil and Gas Africa Summit.

GDS International Invites Top Financial Services Executives Across North America to its CFO Summit in July

10^th May 2012, Atlanta, Georgia, USA:On the 24-26 July, the Evergreen Marriot Resort in Atlanta, Georgia, will play host to a consortium of C-level executives and corporate officers from the nation’s most innovative and cutting-edge Fortune 500 companies, attending the latest CFO Summit (http://www.cfosummitus.com). Positioned at the very pinnacle of industry movements, this year’s Summit promises to continue its trend as the most well respected event for CFOs across the range of mature industries in the US.

GDS International Set to Tackle Top Mining Issues at the Next Generation Mining Australia Summit 2012

10^th May 2012, Adelaide, Australia:On the 16-18^th of October 2012, a selection of senior executives from Australia’s most prominent mining companies will settle into the Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel for two days to attend the most well respected event in the mining sector – the fourth Next Generation Mining Australia summit (NG Mining Summit). http://www.ngminingaustralia.com/

GDS International Unites Top Chief Information Officers Across America for its Seventh CIO US Summit

11^th May 2012, Miami, USA: On the 10-12^th September 2012, a gathering of America’s leading Chief Information Officers from a range of industry verticals will convene at the Four Season’s Hotel in Miami for two days, for what promises to be a the best attended CIO event of the year – the seventh GDS International CIO US Summit.

Leading Companies Gather for GDS International’s 2012 NG Oil & Gas Summit in St Petersburg

St Petersberg, 2^ndMay 2012:On 3^rd – 5^th July 2012, a selection of the nation’s most influential oil and gas companies will congregate at the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya Hotel, St Petersburg, Russia, to attend one of the most well respected events in the industry – the Next Generation Oil & Gas Russia and CIS (NG O&G) Summit.

GDS International invites top Telecom executives throughout North America to its NG Telecoms Summit in June

26^th April 2012, New York: On the 18-20 June, the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, in Austin, Texas, will play host to a 65-strong consortium of C-level executives and corporate officers from the nation’s most innovative and cutting-edge Telecoms companies, attending the latest Next Generation Telecoms Summit. Positioned at the very pinnacle of industry movements, this year’s Summit promises to continue its trend as the most well respected event for the Telecoms industry in the US.

GDS International’s iStrategy London Conference Announces High Profile Speakers Brian Solis and Scott Monty, Amongst Others

London, England April 25 - The iStrategy Digital Marketing Conference is delighted to announce world-class keynote speakers and panellists for its London event – a two-day foray into the exciting, fast-paced world of digital marketing – being held at Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge, London, on May 22-23.

Welsh Rugby International Jamie Roberts talks motivation at GDS International in Cardiff

19^th April, 2012, Cardiff, UK: Welsh international and Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts recently took to the floor at GDS International’s Cardiff office to impart on the leading global B2B event company’s sales staff what it takes to become successful in a ruthlessly competitive environment.

GDS International combines top healthcare executives in the United States for its 10th Anniversary NG Healthcare Summit in May

18th April 2012, New York, New York: On the 23-25 May, The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California, will play host to a 65-strong consortium of C-level executives and operational officers from the nation’s most innovative healthcare enterprises and bodies, attending the tenth annual Next Generation Healthcare Summit. Positioned at the very pinnacle of industry movements, this year’s Summit promises to continue its trend as the most well respected event for the Healthcare sector in the US today.

GDS International brings together top manufacturing executives around North America for its NG Manufacturing Summit in October

11^th April 2012, Bristol, UK: On the 16-18 October, The Langham Huntington, in Pasadena, California, will play host to a 65-strong consortium of C-level executives and corporate officers from the nation’s most innovative and forward thinking manufacturing companies, attending the latest Next Generation Manufacturing Summit. Positioned at the very pinnacle of industry movements, this year’s Summit promises to continue its trend as the most well respected event for the Manufacturing industry in the US.

GDS International raises the bar once again for Oil and Gas executives with its NG O&G Africa Summit in September

4^thApril 2012, Bristol, UK: On 25-27 September 2012, the Le Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, will play host to a 65-strong consortium of C-level executives from small, mid and large cap oil and gas producers attending the latest Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit (NG O&G). Positioned at the very pinnacle of their industry, this year’s Summit promises to be the most well respected and best-attended event for the Oil and Gas industry in Africa for 2012.

GDS International Brings Top Utilities Executives Together for its Next Generation Utilities Summit in May

9th March 2012, Bristol, UK: On 22-24 May 2012, the La Mola Barcelona Hotel in Spain will play host to a 65-strong consortium of C-level executives and Senior Corporate Officers from small, mid and large cap utilities companies attending the latest Next Generation Utilities Summit (NGU Summit). Positioned at the very pinnacle of its industry, this year’s Summit promises to be the most well respected and best-attended event for the Utilities industries throughout Europe in 2012.

GDS International Brings Top CTOs and CIOs Together for its Next Generation Telecoms Summit in May 2012

8th March 2012, Bristol, UK: CIOs and CTOs from the world’s leading brands will convene at the Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny in Dublin on 8 -10 May 2012 for the Next Generation Telecom Summit, to discuss the most poignant topics facing the telecoms industry during the next six months.

GDS International digs deep with top executives for its NG Mining Africa Summit in March

23^rd February 2012, Bristol UK: On 27-29 March 2012, the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa in South Africa will play host to a 65-strong consortium of CEOs and Senior Corporate Officers from small, mid and large cap mining companies attending the latest Next Generation Mining Summit (NG Mining). Positioned at the very pinnacle of their industry, this year’s Summit promises to be the most well respected and best-attended event for the Mining industry in Africa during 2012.

HR and Talent Management Take Center Stage at GDS International’s Industry-leading Summit

7th March 2012, Bristol, UK: On 15-17 May, leading human resources executives from North America’s biggest firms will head to the Château Élan Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, for what promises to be the best attended and most well respected event for HR professionals during 2012 – the HR Summit US.

GDS International Pushes the Envelope of Telecoms Business Progression in Latin America with its Next Generation Telecoms Summit in March

22^nd February 2012, Bristol, UK: The 20-22 March will play witness to the next in an assertive line of Next Generation Telecoms Latin America Summits (NGT LA), hosted by GDS International at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida. A 60-strong consortium of senior executives – from VPs and Directors to C-suite group executives – from the region’s most progressive and leading enterprises will make up the Summit’s delegation, while the Summit itself promises to be 2012’s most valuable event for senior Telecoms players in the Latin American region.

GDS International’s Next Generation Mining Summit Australia, Brings Top Level Delegation to Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns

8th February 2012, Bristol, UK: On 20 – 22 March 2012, leading CEOs, MDs, GMs and Directors will attend the Next Generation Mining Summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Cairns to discuss the hottest and most challenging topics currently encapsulating the mining industry.

iStrategy Continues to Raise the Bar with its Fifth Digital Strategy Conference in San Francisco

2nd February, 2012, Bristol, UK: On 31 January – 1 February 2012, the South San Francisco Conference Center played host to the fifth edition of iStrategy North America, one of the world’s leading digital strategy conferences. An inspirational, two-day event held bi-annually at regional event locations across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, iStrategy focuses its efforts on curating disruptive and invaluable content for senior executives who believe that the success of their business requires a sound digital strategy.

GDS International’s Next Generation Telecoms Asia Pacific Summit Geared to Tackle the Evolving Face of Telecoms in the Asia Pacific Region for 2012

The Summit combines high-level roundtable discussions with next generation technology solutions that, together with Nick York, Summit Director of NGT APAC, have been championed by the Summit’s exclusive analyst partners, IDC.

GDS International combines exceptional content with top CIOs in Latin America for its CIOLA Summit in March

31th January 2012, Bristol, UK: The 7-9 March 2012 will be witness to the fourth CIO Latin America Summit (CIOLA), hosted by GDS International at the Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico. A 60-strong consortium of CIOs and Senior Corporate Officers from the region’s most progressive enterprises, the CIOLA Summit promises to be 2012’s most well respected and best-attended event for Chief Information Officers in the Latin American region.

GDS International’s FST Latin America Summit Looks to Unlock Top Technology Opportunities for Regional Finance Execs

27th January 2012, Bristol, UK: On 17-19 April, leading financial services executives from the region’s biggest firms will head to Mexico’s Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya Hotel for what promises to be the best attended and most well respected event for financial services technology professionals in Latin America during 2012 – the FST Summit Latin America.

GDS International brings together top oil and gas executives for its NG O&G Summit in February

26th January, Bristol, UK: On 7-9 February 2012, the Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Texas will be host to a 65-strong consortium of CEOs and Senior Corporate Officers from small, mid and large cap oil and gas producers attending the latest Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit (NGO&G). Positioned at the very pinnacle of their industry, this year’s Summit promises to be the most well respected and best-attended event for the Oil and Gas industry in the US during 2012.

GDS International brings top financial technology executives together for the FST Europe Summit in May.

25th January 2012, Bristol, UK: On 14 – 16 May 2012, leading SVPs, EVPs, VPs, CIOs and CTOs from the world’s leading financial organisations will convene at the Turnberry Resort, Scotland, for the Next Generation Financial Services Technology (FST) summit, for what promises to be the best attended and most well respected event for financial technology services in Europe during 2012.

GDS International’s Inaugural NG Customer Experience Summit set to hit Texas in late February, early March.

19th January 2012, Bristol, UK: On 28 February – March 1, leading SVPs, VPs, CMOs and CCOs from the world’s leading brands will convene at the inaugural Next Generation Customer Service summit at the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX, to discuss and share ideas pertaining to today’s business challenges. Topics up for discussion include how companies grow profits and boost margins in the current hypersensitive market.

GDS International’s CIO Africa Summit Set To Tackle Top IT Leadership Topics in Africa for 2012

17th January 2012, Bristol, UK: On 17-19 April, leading CIOs from the region’s biggest firms will be descending on South Africa’s Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa for what promises to be the best attended and most well respected event for information technology professionals in Africa during 2012 – the CIO Africa Summit.

GDS International’s Next Generation Telecoms Latin America Summit Geared to Tackle the Evolving Face of Telecoms in the Latin American Region for 2012

18th January 2012, Bristol, UK: On 20-22 March, leading senior executives from the region’s biggest telecoms firms will be calling the Four Seasons in Miami, Florida, home as they settle in for what promises to be the best attended and most well respected event for telecommunications professionals in Latin America during 2012 – the NGT LA Summit.

SolveIT Software to Attend the Next Generation Oil & Gas Summit, ANZ 2012

Bristol, UK, 10^th November 2011: SolveIT Software – a leading provider of enterprise software for supply and demand optimisation and predictive modeling – will attend the Next Generation Oil & Gas summit in Perth in from 31^st January to 2^nd February next year.

Next Generation HR US Summit 2011 Saw Industry Leading Executives Meet To Discuss Objectives And Grow Ongoing Business Relationships

3rd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation HR US, which took place from 12th – 14th September the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas, provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

SolveIT Software to lead Keynote Panel at the Next Generation Mining Summit, Australia 2011

Bristol, UK, 7th November 2011 – Matthew Michalewicz, Director of SolveIT Software – a leading provider of enterprise software for supply and demand optimisation and predictive modeling – lead the Keynote Panel Discussion at the Next Generation Mining Summit in Perth in September 2011 with a focus on ‘Planning, Scheduling and Optimising the End-to-End Mining Supply Chain.’

Next Generation Retail APAC Summit 2011 Fosters Innovation For Industry Leading Executives

4th November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Retail APAC summit – which took place from 18th – 20th October at The Golden Palm Tree Resort & Spa, Kuala Lumpur – provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

Next Generation Telecoms Africa Summit 2011 Provided The Framework For New Business Ventures

3rd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Telecoms Africa, which took place from 13th – 15th September the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa, provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

Leading Telecommunications Executives Meet At Next Generation Telecoms Latin America Summit To Discuss Demands And Objectives For a Rapidly Evolving Market

4th November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Telecoms Latin America, which took place from 19th – 21st July at the Intercontinental, Rio de Janeiro, provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

Leading CTOs and CIOs Met At The Next Generation Finance US Summit 2011 To Address Challenges Faced By The Financial Services Sector

7th November, Bristol, UK – The Financial Services Technology Summit US – which took place from 24th – 26th October at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Arizona – provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

The GDS International Mentor System

Bristol, UK – 4th November 2011 – GDS International’s Mentor System for new hires has proven very successful for the company because, says GDS HR Director Tudor Williams: ‘we keep the rules simple’.

Bristol Company Celebrates Banksy

Bristol, UK – 2^nd November 2011 – A Bristol-based events company was stuck with creative ideas for a day out and (that dreaded phrase) 'bonding exercise'. They took inspiration from one of the City's best-loved artists.

Social media must lose weight of expectation to win business

Bristol, UK – 7th November 2011 – According to global business event organiser GDS International, its recent social media marketing conference iStrategy was the 'best yet'. But, says MeetTheBoss TV editor and iStrategy emcee Adam Burns, the medium must shed its self-imposed weight of expectation to capture the heart of business.

iStrategy Conference The Most Successful Yet

Bristol, UK, 3 November, 2011: From workshops to panels, keynotes to networking, content and leading speakers combined with seamless organisation produced the most streamlined, smooth-running conference iStrategy has had to date.

Next Generation CIO Asia Summit 2011 Fosters Innovation For Industry Leading Executives

2nd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Manufacturing Europe, which took place from 4th – 6th October at the Golden Palm Tree Resort & Spa, Kuala Lumpur, provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

Higher Education Professionals Meet at the Next Generation Education Summit to Discuss Demands for the 21st Century

7th November, Bristol, UK – The Next Generation Education summit – which took place from 1^st to 3^rd November at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia – provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

Next Generation Manufacturing Europe Summit 2011 Fosters Innovation For Industry Leading Executives

2nd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Manufacturing Europe, which took place from 20th - 22nd September at the Intercontinental La Torre Gold Resort, Murcia, Spain provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

Leading Mining Executives Built Ongoing Business Relationships At Next Generation Mining Australia Summit In Perth

3rd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Mining Australia, which took place from 27th – 29th September The Vines Resort, Swan Valley, Perth provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

Next Generation Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing US Summit 2011 Fosters Innovation For Industry Leading Executive

2nd November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing US, which took place from 4th – 6th October at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, California, provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

Accelerated-Networking-for-the-Busy-Executive

3^rd November, Bristol, UK—GDS International, a global business to business event company, has announced the launch of a new platform to provide accelerated networking for busy executives from Global Fortune 500 companies.

CIOs and CISOs Meet At Next Generation Security Summit US To Discuss Objectives In An Age Where Disruptive Technology Brings Further Threats To Security

4th November, Bristol, UK -- Next Generation Security US, which took place from 19th – 21st July at Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Texas, provided leading executives with the framework to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

Across Europe, CIO Summit Provided Technology Leaders with the Framework for

3rd November, Bristol, UK – GDS international’s CIO Europe Summit, which took place from 24th – 26th May at the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, provided leading executives with an ideal framework for new business relationships to flourish.

Global business events company looking for charitable causes

Bristol, UK – 2^nd November 2011 – GDS International is currently looking for charitable causes to support in 2012.

Chief Financial Officers Meet To Discuss Strategy And Objectives In The Wake Of

4th November, Bristol, UK – The CFO Europe Summit, which took place from 13th – 15th September at the Intercontinental La Torre Golf Resort Murcia, Spain, provided leading executives the framework to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures.

119 miles, 41 hours, 2 legs

GDS Bristol’s HR Director Fraser Jamieson recently completed an astonishing feat of physical endurance in aid of the GDS Foundation’s 2011 UK cause, the National Autistic Society.

Read all about us!

Works Management magazine sent their editor to our NG Manufacturing Summit at the Intercontinental La Torre Resort in Murcia, Spain and he returned with a front-page story about empowerment. The takeaways from our Summit – he advises his 17,000-strong readership of senior manufacturers – are 'vital to achieving strategic goals'.

The GDS Mentor System

New starters play a massive part in our future success – they are the next generation of managers, directors and more. Our mentor system is intended to give them the best start possible, and to ensure that they feel supported and encouraged.

Physical Graffiti

The phrase ‘work day out’ can strike fear into the heart of the bravest soul. We’ve all spent a day ‘team-building’ (wearing the same t-shirt), ‘bonding’ (being shot at by a sociopath with a paintball gun), and ‘thinking outside the box’ (looking forward to the free cookies).

Confirmed Delegates, August 2011

GDS is hugely proud of the services we provide for our senior executive delegates, and of the high level of delegates at our events. Here are a selection of confirmed attendees from August…

Alberto Guidotti, Head of Research & Development, Intesa Sanpaolo Group will be attending the Financial Services Technology Summit.

Accelerated Networking is Here!

To ensure the best possible start to every GDS Summit, we are proud to announce Collabor8: Eight working groups, eight industry hot topics, one accelerated learning and incredible networking opportunity...

GDS Summits bring together some of the world’s biggest and brightest executives from the companies driving business and the solution providers that enable them. So what do they think about the hottest topics currently defining their industry? The news stories and headline challenges forcing change?

Congratulations GDS! Over £31,500 raised for Autism Charities…

At the start of 2011, our Chairman Spencer Green decided that GDS needed to be more than a good place to do business: we had to be a business that did good. He launched the GDS Foundation in March, with the initial ambition of helping charities that work with autism spectrum disorder children and young people. It’s incredible what 450 talented people can achieve in three months…

NextGen Oil & Gas Making Headlines

Our NextGen Oil & Gas Summit for the Middle East and North Africa, held in Dubai’s 40-degree heat, featured more than the usual collection of senior executive decision makers.

14 journalists and camera crew/sound recordists came along to interview our superb delegation and document the fine work they are doing. These included top-of-the-food chain media outlets CNBC Arabia, Meed and Al Arabiya TV.

Click here to view the coverage

The Charity World’s Most Demanding Assault Course?

Lauren Heal, GDS’ Travel & Venue Director, and her very-excited team arranged a charity assault course on gorgeous Georgian Queen Square in Bristol. The result was floury faces, water balloon madness, a lot of cling film (saran wrap) and TOTAL chaos!

Why We Focus on Summits

17 years ago, I was Spencer Green, founder, GDS Publishing Ltd. I am now Spencer Green, chairman, GDS International. That company name change reflects more than our opening offices outside of the UK – we have always traded internationally – it reflects a change of focus and a tricky transition for our sales teams.

GDS International started as a business-to-business publisher, moving into events in the late 90s. We took it slowly but, in typical fashion, started big – large-scale conferences (1500+ people, industrial and agricultural heavy machinery, sound rigs powerful enough to provide instant facelift) – before finding our area of expertise: smaller, senior executive summits, in September 1998.