We want to help you bid for your next conference and bring it to Newcastle and Gateshead.
The conference ambassador programme is designed to help academics, researchers and professionals create successful bids and host inspiring and successful conferences in Newcastle and Gateshead.
In considering where to hold its next conference, an association or society is strongly influenced by the input of a local member, with the final decision often based on a competitive process with bids spearheaded by a local ‘Conference Ambassador’.
Ambassadors provide the technical, industry knowledge, a network of contacts and programme ideas and the convention bureau offers high-quality bid documentation, unbiased advice on venues, social programmes, transport and accommodation, and support throughout the process.
The conference industry in Newcastle and Gateshead delivers an estimated local economic impact of £100 million annually. This toolkit provides some initial information and ideas for you to have at hand as a conference ambassador that can help you in your bid process and our programme has been developed to help bring greater numbers of high-quality conferences into the region.
Why bid?
If your work is cutting edge and you’re making waves in your field, then tell the world! Bringing a conference to NewcastleGateshead is a great way to show your colleagues that North East England’s universities, hospitals, businesses and organisations are at the forefront of change and innovation.
Hosting a conference will help you:
- Highlight new research and developments.
- Forge national and international links with academic and industry peers.
- Gain recognition for top staff.
- Showcase new facilities.
- Shape the agenda within your field.
- Position yourself and your organisation as leaders in your discipline
- Boost your professional standing at home and abroad.
- You will also make a valuable contribution to the ongoing economic development of NewcastleGateshead and help put the region on the map.
Conference Ambassador Programme news
To participate in the Conference Ambassador Programme, or to find out more, even if you don’t have a specific event in mind, please contact Caroline Reed, Senior Manager - Business Events.