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Session, Biography & Photo
Please supply your session title & short description, a 100 word biography and a head and shoulders photo. These will be published on the app and/or used by the Session Chair prior to speaking. Photographs for marketing use will be taken. You can opt-out of photographs when you register.
Presentation Consent
After the event, presentations will be available to delegates via a private web page on the BPA website and the Conference App. If you wish to supply an edited version for this, or if you would prefer to not make it available, please make this clear when registering
Audio Visual
If you have any special AV requirements, over and above the provision of an audio-visual system and support for your presentation, such as use of videos or internet access, please notify us when registering or email bpaspeakers@cl-events.com by Mon 2 October 2023.
Content & Deadline
Presentations should support your session, avoiding advertising material, and will be subject to BPA approval. Please send to bpaspeakers@cl-events.com by Mon 2 October 2023.
Format & Deadline
PowerPoint please, in a 16” x 9” format, using the opening and closing slides from the conference slide template. ‘DOWNLOAD SLIDE TEMPLATE’ here to use for your presentation.
Questions & Polls
Allow time for interaction, questions and discussions within your session. The Conference app can be used for this. See ‘Conference App’.
Timekeeping
Please ensure you run to time, allowing at least five minutes for questions at the end, unless you have agreed a longer or different arrangement.
Session Chairs
A Session Chair will introduce and close your session, using your session description & biography, and oversee Q & As
Conference App
The app can be downloaded to any smart phone. It will feature speaker information, an attendee list, floor plans, feedback surveys and sponsor information. Speakers can benefit by using the live polling and Q&A features. It will launch in early October.
BPA Session Chairs will be holding online briefing calls with speakers and panellists.
You will be contacted directly on this nearer the event.
Attendance
You are invited to attend the conference, and receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Tickets for the Thursday Gala Dinner (£150+VAT) and Friday Boat Tour (£35+VAT) can be purchased when registering.
Accommodation
There are a limited number of bedrooms at the hotel at a special conference rate of £239.00 which are available when you register for the conference. Early booking is recommended. CLICK HERE for more information.
Arrival
If you are only coming to your session, please let us know and arrive 1 hour prior, in case the programme runs early. If you are unable to do this, please let us know your expected arrival time.
Dress Code
Business casual.
Travel
Speakers are requested to make their own travel arrangements.
Event Info
CLICK HERE for details.
Programme Content
Shenaz Bussawon
shenaz.bussawon@britishports.org.uk
07551 372504
Eileen Salmon
eileen.salmon@britishports.org.uk
07497 168370
Logistics
(Registration, Hotel & AV)
Carrie Matthews
+44 (0)20 8432 4320
bpaspeakers@cl-events.com
On the Day
Call +44 (0)20 8432 4320
Carrie +44 (0)7752 370 743
Alison +44 (0)7770 476 145
| Partner | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Exhibition | |||
| Member | On Application | £8,950 | £4,750 | £2,950 | £2,500 | ||
| Non Member | On Application | £8,950 | £4,750 | £2,950 | £2,950 | ||
| 3 Partners only | Up to 3 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Multiple | |||
| Tickets | |||||||
| Conference, reception & party (not Gala Dinner) | Number of tickets to conference & social event | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Exhibition | |||||||
| Exhibition space | 3m x 2m exhibition space | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | |
| Logo on signage | Logo on event signage within the conference area | Exclusive | – | – | – | – | |
| Video/advert on large TV (no audio) | Opportunity to display a video/advert on large TV in exhibition area | Most Prominent | Very Prominent | Prominent | Prominent | – | |
| Conference & Social Events | |||||||
| Opportunity to speak at social event | |||||||
| Recognised from the podium | Mention in opening and closing remarks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | |
| Opportunity to join a panel session | Opportunity to join a panel session | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | |
| Branding on screen holding slides | Digital branding at the conference holding slides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Recognition at social events | Acknowledgement in social events – Branding costs extra | ✓ | – | – | – | – | |
| Publicity | |||||||
| Press release | Acknowledgement of sponsorship in official press announcement | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | |
| BPA social media posts | Promotion through BPAʼs social media account | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | |
| Advert in digital conference programme | Advertisement in the digital conference programme PDF | Spread | Full Page | 1/2 Page | – | – | |
| Email blast to delegates (70 words) | 70 word email blast to BPA delegate list | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | |
| Recognised in delegates communications | Digital branding in all communications to registered delegates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Use of BPA ‘Proud to Support’ 2023 logo | Use of BPA image via your promotional channels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Web & App | |||||||
| Logo and narrative on 2023 website | Dedicated branding logo and company description on the BPA 2023 Conference website | Most Prominent | Very Prominent | Prominent | Prominent | – | |
| Feature article on website | Feature Partner articles on the community news of the BPA2023 website | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | |
| Conference App exposure | Exposure on the App | Most Prominent | Very Prominent | Prominent | Prominent | Listing | |
| Push notification on the app | Push notification on the app | Two | One | – |
