Making Waves International Conference Events and 10th AEME

Page published: 2 July 2013

From the 3rd July, Bournemouth University will be welcoming over 100 delegates to Bournemouth for the International Conference on Events.

The conference, being held at the Executive Business Centre, will include three days of presentations, workshops, social events and the 10th AEME Forum.

The 10th AEME Forum will take place on the last day of the conference which also has an Olympic theme with presentations and Keynotes throughout the day relevant to Mega events.

Nick Dodds, MD of Festivals and Events International and chief operating officer of the London 2012 Festival will be giving his thoughts on the event and sharing his experiences.

The conference organisers are proud to present a programme relating to academic research and event management education as well as many high profile industry speakers.

Nick de Bois, MP and Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group will be giving the first Keynote of the conference titled "The importance and challenges of events policy, practice and education"

Other Keynote speakers at the conference include:

• Alistair Turner – PR Director, Davis Tanner and Britain for Events Campaign
• Jon Weaver – Marketing and Events Manager, Bournemouth Tourism, Bournemouth Borough Council
• Professor Stephen Page – School of Tourism, Bournemouth University
• Jim Winship – Secretary, Events Industry Forum
• Professor Donald Getz and Professor Leo Jago to name a few.

As well as Keynote speakers there will also be a Professionalisation of the Industry Panel, an Association Panel and several Events in Higher Education Workshops hosted by the Higher Education Academy.

With all this to offer and more it look set to be a great conference.

For more information on the conference please see the website.