Exhibition and Sponsorship
Opportunities
‘Making the business case for space’
A one day conference for senior strategic planners and estates professionals from the HE sector
Wednesday 25 October 2017
Loughborough University
About the conference
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This is the second joint event run by AUDE and HESPA focussing on space planning and
utilisation for the HE sector.
73 senior HE delegates from planning and estates attended the inaugural event in 2016
2017 is the first year we are offering sponsorship and exhibitions packages
Key information
• Date: Wednesday 25 October 2017
• Venue: Holywell Park, Loughborough University
• Delegate spaces: 100
• Sponsorship packages available: 1
• Exhibition packages available: 24
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Conference Aims
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Facilitate the opportunity for directors of estates and strategic planners from the
same institutions to meet outside of their own institutions, connect and share
knowledge.
Recognise that space planning and utilisation is a huge and important area in HE
sector and models of application are varied
Explore ways of producing a tangible output for the sector
Bringing together knowledge of the sector, suppliers, specialist and researchers
from outside the sector to produce a unified picture.
Provide networking opportunities between planners, estates and industry
supporters/ suppliers.
Introduce new products and services to the sector
Provide an information gathering opportunity.
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Who are we?
HESPA
• HESPA is the representative body for strategic planners working in higher education
across the UK
• HESPA has grown substantially since its conception and is now a hugely influential
organisation with excellent links to HE agencies and other sector bodies.
• HESPA have 137 institutional members and 836 individual members
AUDE
• AUDE is the representative body for estates directors in higher education across the UK
• AUDE's members are the most senior staff responsible for managing, planning,
constructing and maintaining all aspects of estates, facilities and accommodation for
Higher Education Institutions.
• AUDE have 166 institutional members and 493 individual members
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Attendees
The AUDE/HESPA conference will be a key date in the diary with 100 delegate places
available.
Attendees include:
• HESPA members: Directors of Planning, Planning Officers, Financial Planners,
Registrars, Deputy Registrars, PVCs with responsibility for strategy, planning and
resources, Senior Faculty Managers, Business Information Analysts, special
projects staff.
• AUDE members; Directors of Estates, Directors of Facilities, Directors of Property,
Heads of Estate Development, Procurement, Space Planning, Space Management
and Design, Campus Services, Chief Operating Officers
• Media representatives.
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Conference Format and Venue
The programme runs from 10am – 4.15pm and includes
• A range of high profile key note speakers.
• Informative plenaries and panel sessions.
• Networking opportunities between sessions, including two coffee breaks and lunch
inside the exhibition space
The venue for the 2017 conference will be held at Holywell Park, Loughborough University
• Purpose built conference and exhibition venue
• Large, bright exhibition space
• Easy access and travel links
• Sole use of venue on the day
• Free parking
• Local accommodation available at Burleigh Court or
Link Hotel (additional cost)
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Exhibition space
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Speakers
Key speakers this year include:
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Wendy Sammels, Broadstock
Representative from HEFCE
University of Loughborough
Southampton Solent
University of Sheffield
Caroline Paradise, Atkins
Philip Ross, Unwork (TBC)
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Platinum Sponsor - £7,500 + VAT
One available
This package offers exclusive opportunities for your organisation to achieve unmatched visibility and
direct contact with the key decision makers in the sector, from universities throughout the UK. The main
sponsors of this event will enjoy the following benefits:
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Opportunity to chair the conference
15 minute opening slot to talk about the HE sector, space planning/utilisation and your company’s
profile.
Exhibition stand with first choice of space
Two sponsor passes which includes attendance to plenary sessions
Branded pop up banners at the delegate registration desk
A 100 word web page profile on the conference website, including your logo and a link to your
website
A single inclusion in the delegate pack – to be provided by sponsor
Full page colour advertisement in the conference brochure
Branding on name badges
Scheduled advertisements on screens in registration area of venue
Delegate list one week prior to the conference
Lunch and refreshments
Two passes on the tour of Loughborough University's newly opened STEM lab, alongside delegates
Fantastic opportunity to network with up to 100 senior estates an planning professionals within HE
If you are interested in this package, please email [email protected]
Call 01509 22 88 36 for any queries
Exhibition Packages - £1,500 + VAT
Up to 24 available
A not to missed networking opportunity of senior planners and estates professionals in the sector.
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Exhibition space (space only, not shell scheme). A table and two chairs (optional), wifi and electricity
supply
Area of exhibition space is 1.5m by 2.5m, and area of approximately 3.75m2
Two exhibitors per stand
Company profile (25 words) and logo in the conference brochure
Delegate list one week prior to the conference
A 100 word web page profile on the conference website, including your logo and a link to your
website.
Fantastic opportunity to network with senior estates and planning professionals within HE
Presentation slides after the event
Lunch and refreshments
If you are interested in this package, please email [email protected]
Call 01509 22 88 36 for any queries
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Expressions of Interest
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If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please email [email protected] asap
If you are applying for the platinum package, please provide an outline of your welcome
slot and what you can offer the conference
AUDE and HESPA will review all applications and will advise you if your expression of
interest has been successful in due course.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01509 22 88 36/ [email protected]
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