Case studies and experiential stories

22/06/2010

Concrete examples and practices are of a great help to conference centres in their bidding process and the way the think about the architecture of their buildings. Various case studies will help them get some key ideas.

*Experiences and lessons learned

Speakers: Scott Ferguson, President and CEO, World Trade and Convention Centre – Halifax

Bob Prattey, Chief Executive, Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool

Leigh Harry, Chief Executive, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (+liens)

A panel of AIPC member centres who are engaged in and / or have recently completed major projects share their war stories and offer advice on a variety of factors involved with the development process for those embarking on similar projects.

Do you also have a best practice example of a bid you won? What was your key success factor? Tell us your story by posting your comment at the end of this article.

*Building a Business case

Speaker: Lyle Hall | Managing Director, HLT Advisory Inc.

From feasibility studies to business projections, the essential elements of a business plan and who and what you need to develop it effectively in today's and tomorrow's financial and government policy climate. Led by prominent industry analyst Lyle Hall, the session will place a special emphasis on how arguments need to be shaped in today's challenging financial environment.

Bedouk, in partnership with Congrex, also offers you practical tips about cash flow management to your event (read the article)

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*The realities of project management

Speaker: Gerald McKeever | Project Director – Ireland, Treasury Holdings

A leading expert in major project management will outline key management principles and relate how they apply to a recent project in the UK. In the process he will explain what needs to be understood for a successful project outcome and how centre managers can better prepare themselves for their role in the process.

Another practical tip provided courtesy of Congrex: Defining roles – the key to organising a successful meeting (read the article)

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Aline | 08/07/2010 - 17H56
Determine benefits, calculate financial impact, build a green programme, a risk analysis... What other main challenges do you face when managing a project?

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