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Great! We would
love to hear from you! Simply click here.
Step One: Don't
panic! ...we have you covered.
Step Two: Simply call us on +44 (0) 845
602 2449.
We require the
following from speakers: Your Presentation (PowerPoint or Word format) and
Audio Visual requirements. This must be sent to TRANSATLANTIC EVENTS within a
minimum of four weeks before each event.
Presentations can be sent via
email, postal delivery or courier.
All presentations should last
approximately 30 minutes unless indicated otherwise.
You will receive a
confirmation letter from the event producer and a speaker pack letting you know
the time and date of your presentation.
If you have any further queries
then please call us on +44 (0) 845 602 2449 or email us at
speaker.help@transatlantic-events.com
That's a "tricky
one". Our view, indeed our policy (up until September 2006) was always
"NO". We took pride in that...
Believe it or
not, it is the practice of most conference companies to do just that... "charge
thousands and thousands of Pounds/Dollars to speakers to speak" under the guise
of sponsorship. Here at Transatlantic Events Limited, we find that to be an
appalling unprofessional practice that would only damage the integrity of the
events we produce.
Our view was
that we would rather have conference content and a speaker faculty that is
"second to none" (on every event), and not have that compromised in any shape
or form just to slightly increase our profit margins...
BUT...
In a perfect
world, it would be a wonderful concept to hang onto ...
Sadly by
NOT making sponsorship mandatory, nobody would bother to
sponsor!!!... Regardless of how great our events were for business for the
speakers -OR- regardless if the event was the market-leading event in a
given region/country -OR- regardless of how much our delegates love the
event(s) ... Some truly great events were becoming severely under-funded
because we would have no sponsors, which would mean limits on marketing and
promotion. With limits on marketing, it means limits on delegates. It also
meant a threat to the high standards of our events. It also meant possible
cancellation of long running popular events. It also meant the certain
cancellation of at least 2 new projects (at the time).
Something had to
change and change fast. A common ground was sought. It had to be something that
would allow us to still maintain the integrity of our events (and at least
cover event costs), and something that every corporate speaker could do to help
and should be able to do without hesitation.
As of September
2006, we have now created and put into place the following for event
speakers:
The Speaker Documentation Pack Sponsorship
Package
Basically, we will insert your company's/firm's
promotional bumph into the delegate doc packs. Brochure branding is NOT
included with this package. Branding is reserved for the other sponsorship
packages. The cost of this Sponsorship Package is £1000.00 +
VAT.
This package will be mandatory for
all speakers with the only exceptions being speakers who are from
not-for-profit originations.
Plus, there are still other
non-mandatory sponsorship packages designed to help promote your organisation.
In reality, being a sponsor is such a great cost effective way of promoting
your organisation at an event!
For more information please click
here.
Yes, the "name
of the game" (why most speakers speak) is to generate awareness and new
business. But ask any successful event speaker and they will tell you,
simply, ... be the authority over the topic and you WILL generate new
business. Easy! Push your product or company into a delegate's face, and you
will do more harm than good... and that can be costly. Simple as that and
it is a fact.
With that being said and because it has still happened
too many times to mention ...
TRANSATLANTIC EVENTS LIMITED have
simple House Rules: Under NO circumstances will we allow speakers to present
pure/total commercial presentations solely designed to sell their product(s),
goods or services to the delegates (and completely abandoning their assigned
talk topic). Delegates have paid to attend the event and have a vested interest
in the topics provided on the day. Delegates are not there to be "sold to"
during speaker presentations, by the speaker. We offer a full range of
exhibition & sponsorship packages, which will enable you to sell/display
& generate awareness for your product(s), goods or services to the
delegates apart from the academic setting of the conference. If a speaker
decides to deviate from their scheduled talk topic, and engages in what appears
to be a pure/total commercial presentation, the speaker will be immediately
interrupted, all audio-visual equipment turned off and the session concluded.
The event Chairperson, on the day, will act with full authority on this matter,
and their decision is final. The speaker will then be asked to leave the venue
for the duration of the event.
In the event
that a speaker (who is asked to leave the venue) also participates as an
exhibitor with an exhibition stand/display equipment: all stand staff relating
to the said exhibition/company will also be asked to leave the venue for the
duration of the event, and will only be allowed to return to the venue to
collect their display material once the last delegate has left the venue at the
end of the event. Any money paid to Transatlantic Events Limited (the
organisers) for exhibiting will NOT be refunded. If there is any doubt if your
presentation might viewed as a commercial presentation, please consult us
immediately to avoid any possible and potential conflict.
Please note:
Delegates and/or Speakers who are NOT official sponsors of an event, but attend
an event with intention of promoting their goods or services without the
permission and/or knowledge of Transatlantic Events Limited, do so with the
full acknowledgement & acceptance of the following:
Delegates
and/or Speakers who engage in this unauthorized promotion do so with the full
understanding that their company will be charged & invoiced & held
accountable for the full "Lead Sponsor" rate (payable to Transatlantic Events
Limited), but agree to waive all of the benefits outlined in the Lead
Sponsorship package.
Examples of unauthorized promotion:
Creating an impromptu Table Top Exhibition, with corporate information
on top.
Distributing Corporate Information to Delegates without the
permission of the Organiser.
Organising a secondary event for the event
Delegates/Speakers, without the permission of the Organiser.
Promoting
a competitive event to Delegates & Speakers, without the permission of the
Organiser. This would include impromptu announcements during Panel discussions
and/or "Speaker Q & A".
These rules
has be set up to ensure the integrity of the every event produced by
Transatlantic Event Limited, and is part of our guarantee to delegates of the
quality of event content.
AT THE
EVENT:
Please call us
on +44 (0) 845 602 2449 and we should be able to help you with your enquiry or
alternatively email speaker.help@transatlantic-events.com.
This is an
informal group discussion whereby you will be able to exchange your ideas with
your industry peers. And of course Champagne is served!
As a speaker
hosting the Champagne Round Tables you will be acting as an mediator during the
discussions
What happens when I get to the Conference?
Arrival:
When you arrive at the conference please go to the registration desk
and collect your badge. Your badge must be worn at all times.
Refreshments:
Morning coffee is available before the
conference, a lunch is served around midday and there will be a mid afternoon
coffee break.
Documentation:
There will be a table where you can obtain a
Delegate Pack containing the speaker's presentations. If late presentations are
still coming in throughout the conference, there will be a notice of all the
late presentations that are currently available.
Chairman's
Guide:
There will be an information pack available from the conference
director which will be handed out at least 30 minutes before the presentation
starts.
Dress Code:
Business attire is required throughout the conference.
Above all, our events are designed to be
insightful, informative, topically "second to none"... and most importantly,
enjoyable for all who attend.
It is absolutely mandatory that you enjoy the
day and the event.
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