The seventh annual International Construction SuperConference will be a unique gathering of thought leaders and accomplished industry practicioners from the legal, design and build disciplines.   It will be an opportunity to gain new perspectives on the foremost issues and trends that are affecting the construction industry today - as well as connect and capitalise on the new projects and programmes that will have an immediate impact on business growth.  Together with the conference’s Advisory Board, the Vendome Group has developed a programme that brings together industry experts, cutting edge content, and speakers you will not want to miss. Conference attendees will benefit from a combination of plenary sessions, educational tracks, special interest sessions, and opportunities to network with professional colleagues. Who Should Attend Senior executives, mid-level managers, and project managers from construction, engineering, and consulting companies  Senior partners, partners, and associates at law firms and ADR firms working with construction, engineering, and consulting companies. Actuaries  Senior Engineers  Architects/Designers  Consultants  Business Developers  Financial Representatives  Manufacturers and Suppliers Agenda The agenda for this program has been developed to allow for maximum interaction among attendees, while keeping the entire conference under 2 days. The agenda has been assembled to bring delegates together at the beginning and end of each day to hear overall, high level presentations that impact both the business and legal aspects of the business. In addition, tracks have been developed that allow attendees to choose to remain in a specific track, with the opportunity to attend sessions that address legal issues within specified tracks.     Educational and networking opportunities are expanded through an Opening Night reception and the “Knowledge Exchange” exhibit area.       Plenary Sessions Plenary sessions developed for International Construction SuperConference.08 will address global issues impacting both legal and business opportunities, and will bring attendees together with world-renowned experts who will speak about the impact of the new global economy and other topical issues facing on the construction industry.   Plenary Session Speakers Rt Hon Nick Raynsford, Member of British Parliament and Chairman of the Construction Industry Council   Ian Paul Tyler, CEO, Belfour Beatty Plc, the UK's largest construction and Industry Council   Keith Pickavance, Senior Vice President, Hill International and incoming President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)     Educational Sessions    The Educational Sessions at International Construction SuperConference.08 will comprise of four tracks:  Legal and institutional issues  Business development Energy related opportunities and infrastructure programmes  Industry globalisation Exhibit and Networking Opportunities International Construction SuperConference.08 participants will attend receptions, have opportunities for professional networking, and will be given access to the Knowledge Exchange – an exhibit area where consultants, law firms, and other construction service suppliers will be on exhibit and be available to discuss their capabilities.