making-digital-britain
Cutler’s Hall, Sheffield
Terms and Conditions
Should you for any reason be unable to register online please contact Emma Villa at JC Conferences who will be able to help you (emma@jcconferences.co.uk / 020 7384 2363).
All hotel charges other than those specified as being included within your relevant delegate rate description are the responsibility of the individual delegate and must be settled directly with the hotel on departure.
Registration Deadline
Whilst the Delegate Management Team at JC Conferences will do their utmost to ensure all delegates requirements are accommodated for in the lead up to the event it would be greatly appreciated if all delegate registrations could be received NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER, 2010. This will allow us time to fully prepare for the event and brief the hotel of requirements.
We fully appreciate in some cases this may not be possible and late registrations will be dealt with on an individual basis.
Please note late registrations cannot be guaranteed acceptance, especially where accommodation may be required and this will be subject to availability at the hotel at the time of booking.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are delighted to offer a number of sponsorship opportunities for the WES 2010 Conference, incorporating the Doris Gray Student Conference.
Full details of the packages available are below. We are also very happy to discuss bespoke opportunities with interested sponsors.
Please contact Emma Villa @ JC Conferences to discuss these opportunities, via email to emma@jcconferences.co.uk or via telephone on 020 7384 2363.
Platinum Sponsor £10,000.00* (one package available)
Naming Proposal – Title of Sponsoring Company in the Conference Title. Sponsorship of Gala Dinner at Cutler’s Hall, including a Complimentary Table of Ten. Opportunity to sponsor a specific conference session* Opportunity for Key Personality within Company to Address Delegates During the Conference. Recognition in Introductory Speech and Closing Remarks Allocated Exhibition Space to display banners and corporate literature. Branding Opportunities at Dinner (e.g. Menu Cards/ Name Cards etc.) Company Logo Added to Event Website with Link to Own Website Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in Event Literature and Programme Discounted Accommodation Rates
Gold Sponsor £5,000.00* (one package available)
Sponsorship of the Gala Dinner Drinks Reception, including Five Complimentary Places to Attend Dinner Opportunity to sponsor a specific conference session* Opportunity for Key Personality within Company to Address Delegates during the Conference. Recognition in Introductory Speech and Closing Remarks Allocated Exhibition Space which can be used to display banners and corporate literature. Company Logo Added to Event Website with Link to Own Website Recognition as Sponsor in Event Literature and Programme Discounted Accommodation Rates
Silver Sponsor £2,000.00* (five packages available)
Opportunity to sponsor a specific conference session* Two Complimentary Places to Attend Dinner Allocated Exhibition Space which can be used to display banners and corporate literature. Company Logo Added to Event Website with Link to Own Website Recognition as Sponsor in Event Literature and Programme Discounted Accommodation Rates.
Bronze Sponsor £1,000.00* (five packages available)
Two Complimentary Places to Attend Dinner Allocated Exhibition Space which can be used to display banners and corporate literature. Company Logo Added to Event Website with Link to Own Website Recognition as Sponsor in Event Literature and Programme Discounted Accommodation Rates.
Gala Dinner Table Sponsorship £1,000.00*
Company Logo Added to Event Website with Link to Own Website Recognition as Sponsor in Event Literature and Programme Two Months Free Sponsorship of WES eNewsletter (logo and 300 word article) One Year’s Free Membership to WES for One Person Discounted Accommodation Rates.
Student Sponsorship £350.00* per student
Our Student Sponsorship package offers universities and companies the opportunity to sponsor student(s) to attend this event at £350.00 inclusive of VAT per student.
Event Exhibitor (10 stands available) £200.00* per stand
1 x Standard Trestle Table with Plain Cloth (6ft x 2ft 6”) 2 x Chairs 1 x Power Point Complimentary Inclusion of Promotional Material in Delegate Welcome Packs Buffet Luncheon on relevant day/s Refreshments during each break on relevant day/s Car Parking Event Management.
* Inclusive of VAT
About the event
The WES Annual Conference is the premier event in the UK connecting and inspiring women at all career stages in engineering, technology and science. Hear from the leaders in the field of engineering science and technology on tackling change and how to plan for a digital future. Invited speakers include technical leaders, thought leaders and personal development professionals.
Making Digital Britain - Inspiring future changes (PDF leaflet 230KB)
Bursaries
WES has a number of bursaries available to assist people to come to conference. They are available to students and those on reduced incomes. If you feel you need the benefit of a bursary please contact the WES Office before registering for either the main conference or the Doris Gray student conference.
If you wish to apply, please complete the application form and return it to WES Office.
WES Bursary Application Form - Conference 2010 (PDF leaflet 115KB)
For more information on event sponsorship opportunities, speaking at this year’s event or to register interest in attending, please contact our event manager, Emma Villa at JC Conferences on 020 7384 2363 or email wes@jcconferences.co.uk
2010 Annual Conference<br />Making Digital Britain - Inspiring future changes
Welcome to the WES Annual Conference is the premier event in the UK connecting and inspiring women at all career stages in engineering, technology and science. Hear from the leaders in the field of engineering science and technology on tackling change and how to plan for a digital future. Invited speakers include technical leaders, thought leaders and personal development professionals.
In 2010 the WES Annual Conference will also combine with the WES Doris Gray Student Conference, the inaugural conference for which was held in Edinburgh in 2009 and attended by 40 students.
Bursaries
WES has a number of bursaries available to assist people to come to conference. Please see details under About the event if you wsh to apply.
The Venues
The main WES Conference, incorporating the Doris Gray Student Conference will be held at Kenwood Hall in Sheffield.
Set in 12 acres of attractive parkland, yet only one mile from the city centre, Kenwood Hall has just recently undergone extensive refurbishment to bring in a more modern contemporary feel.
The WES Annual Gala Dinner will be held on Friday evening at the beautiful Cutlers Hall. This Grade II listed building is the most prestigious venue in Sheffield, offering you unequalled style, service and elegance.
Event Format
The Wes Annual Conference will start at 1000hrs on Friday morning at Kenwood Hall. A series of presentations and workshops will run throughout the day, and guests will then be transported to Cutlers Hall in the evening for the Gala Dinner, with entertainment and guest after dinner speaker. Students attending the WES Doris Gray Conference are also invited to join the Gala Dinner to network with industry professionals.
On Saturday, the main WES Annual Conference will continue, with some sessions being combined with the Wes Doris Gray Student Conference. It is planned for two streams to run in the afternoon allowing delegates to choose their preferred presentations or workshops to attend.
The main WES Annual Conference formally closes on Saturday afternoon, and an informal buffet supper will take place at Kenwood Hall on Saturday evening for those delegates staying overnight.
On Sunday the WES Doris Gray Student Conference will continue with further presentations and workshops, closing with luncheon.
Please refer to the Programme section of this site to view the current plan for the weekend. Please note speakers and presentations are still being finalized and the site will be updated accordingly.
Sponsorship Opportunities
A number of sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, ranging from tables at the Gala Dinner to headline sponsorship of the entire conference and many options in between. Further details of these opportunities can be found on the Sponsorship section of this site.
Event and Delegate Management
JC Conferences are managing both the main WES Conference and the WES Doris Gray Student Conference. The main contact is Emma Villa. Emma can be contacted on 020 7384 2363 or via email to emma@jcconferences.co.uk if you have any queries on registration or other aspects of the event. Emma and her team will also be onsite during the event to offer assistance as required.
We very much look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in November for what we hope to be another successful weekend!