Heading our Conference, Incentive and Group divisions, and our Director of Operations, is MARY JOANNIDES
Mary has over 30 years experience in the Travel & Conference Industry. Her knowledge, experience, ability and reputation are unsurpassed in the MICE industry.
INTRODUCTION
Travel is a powerful and proven motivator, a highly effective tool when employed as the ultimate reward for a structured incentive scheme, or as the strategic vehicle to facilitate a successful business conference.
Both incentive travel programs and business conferences can more than pay for themselves in terms of the high level of motivation and morale achieved, increased performance and stimulation of profits.
However, with a major investment of time, money and human resources, your organisation needs to be confident that your Conference/Incentive Manager can not only meet all your expectations but exceed them!
Established in 1979, Conference Associates’ primary focus has been the provision of professional and personalised service to companies requiring Conference, Incentive and Special Event Management.
Our team has many years experience in developing powerful conferences and incentives for a diverse range of companies, associations and other business groups. Some of our clients are based overseas.
Our success can be measured in terms of our high level of repeat clientele and ongoing referrals. Some of our clients include :
Associated Retailers Limited (Mensland)
Carparts (Atkins Carlyle)
Franklins Limited
Ericsson Australia
Excide Batteries
Mars Confectionery of Australia
Mazda
Australia
Australian College of Paediatrics
TOTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Conference
Associates, operating on a “Fee for Service” basis, can offer an
extensive range of services and a high level of creative flair to ensure
your next program is a memorable experience that will create an
inspirational and lasting impression on your delegates.
By
taking care of
all the critical details of managing your event, we give you the
peace of mind to focus on your own business tasks.
Considerable savings can be
achieved, as the costs of all components of your event are returned to you at Nett Cost.
Our team has many years
specific experience and our range of services include :
Professional Conference Organising
Incentive Travel Reward Fulfillment
Pre and Post Travel
Publicity and Promotion
Catering
Special Events
Product Launches
Production, Audio Visual and Staging
Trade displays and Exhibitions
OUR SUPPORT SERVICES
Our performance is enhanced by state of the art technology and superior event management software.
This enables us to provide our clients with sophisticated processing of delegate information.
The Registration Process, crucial in the planning phase of any event, is made easy with our technology.
We can offer delegates registration via Internet, facsimile or Toll Free phone, with our system providing automated return communication via e-mail and facsimile.
Airline reservations, accommodation allocations, transport, special requirements, rooming lists, catering and function lists are just some of the aspects easily handled and tracked in our system.
All financial details are also automated to provide accurate reconciliation and full reporting.
CHECK LIST FOR SUCCESS
Your task may be to implement a purely reward orientated incentive representing a unique and exciting travel experience, a business focused conference, or a combination of reward, development and business exchange.
Our experience shows that the critical phase of a highly successful event is in the planning process. We will be involved at all stages, working in partnership with you to meet your deadlines, budgets and corporate objectives.
CHECKLIST OF SERVICES:
PLANNING
Setting of goals and
budgets
Selecting the most
effective destination and venue
Negotiation and
contracting of suppliers
Setting critical paths and processes
Publicity and Promotion
Production of theme oriented material, registration forms, brochures and invitations
Design and development of
signs, banners, general stationery and delegate kits
Campaign launch - production of promotional video, venues, staging and entertainment
REGISTRATION
Mailing lists for potential delegates –
registration and invitations
Event conference management system
Communication, confirmations and
data analysis
TRAVEL IMPLEMENTATION
Travel logistics
planning
Accommodation and conference venue management
Domestic and International air arrangements
Transfers and tours
Pre and Post event travel
EVENT
MANAGEMENT
Conference venue management
Business program
Delegate and accompanying persons program
Social program
Secretariat operation
Speakers and entertainment
Production and staging, light and sound, set design
Catering and decoration
On-site destination management
Simultaneous translation and interpreters
WHY CONFERENCE ASSOCIATES?
Whether you’re planning an incentive travel reward to recognise your high achievers, or a conference to inform and motivate staff, or a convention where specialists in a field can meet together, it is essential that the complete experience equals the standard of excellence you demand from those individuals who will attend.
Conference Associates, with our many successful years in Conference and Incentive management, can provide you with THE SOLUTIONS for the most energising and impressive event ever experienced by your organisation.
We look forward to establishing a highly successful business partnership with you!