Gold Level Business Partner

Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland is the marketing body responsible for promoting the Island of Ireland overseas and as a destination, Ireland really does mean business. Voted No.1 Overseas Destination in the 2009 C&IT Corporate Survey, Ireland has over 100 air routes flying from 29 regional GB airports. The newly opened Convention Centre Dublin really has put Ireland on the map and with a 'can do' attitude, impressive service levels and a more competitive approach, this is a great time to see what value Ireland can add to your next event. Also named "Friendliest Destination in the World" by Lonely Planet 2008, Ireland can ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for event organisers and delegates alike.

Silver Level Business Partner

Imagination

Imagination is a market leading creative agency that has been built upon bringing drama and creativity to consumer’s experiences of brands. Imagination has a global presence with 11 offices all over the world based not on dots on maps, nor hubs and spokes but on creative cultural influence. Imagination, produces unexpected ideas that spark conversations and add value to the bottom line. Our offer includes brand insight, experiential & events, advertising, digital, retail, sports and investor communications. We believe people are growing tired of generic corporate dialogue. They want more interactive conversations with brands delivered through increasingly innovative methods. Our roots lie in live experiential marketing. Forty years of having close-up conversations with our clients’ target audiences has given us hugely valuable insights into the way people like to interact with brands. We are unique in that we have the full complement of specialists in house - from brand consultants to event managers, advertising specialists to interior designers, retail and digital specialists through to direct marketers and event producers. This enables us to look at every problem from broader and more unexpected angles. It means we can, literally, build solutions from the ground up integrated across all channels - an ability that’s more relevant to clients than ever before. We don’t think about integration in a traditional way. For us, it’s about integrating our clients vision with their creativity, their business with their communications, our clients employees with their consumers, their above the line with their below the line, their physical with their digital. To deliver on this, we’re set-up so that architects work with business experts; advertising types collaborate with brand consultants; graphic designers get together with event logistic professionals and CRM teams talk shop with retail and digital specialists - in any combination that’s right for your brand and adds value to the bottom line. We call this approach ‘Liberating Creativity’. It delivers incremental business value and personal engagement in ways that have helped some of the biggest brands in the world find new strategies for success and growth. And, we are nice people. www.imagination.com

Cross Chapter Technology Partner

Cvent

, engage attendees, measure the impact of their events, and much more.

Digital Partner

Propeller Communications

Propeller is a full service Digital Agency, specialising in bespoke Web Design & Development for the Events, Hospitalityand eCommerce sectors. Propeller deliver beautiful and functional responsive websites for hundreds of clients including a broad range of leading events planners, PR agencies and luxury catering companies across the UK. Partnering with luxury events brands such as The Admirable Crichton, Creativevents and Event Concept, Propeller have created bespoke and seamless digital platforms that communicate each client’s services and capabilities online and that encourage bookings and enquiries. Developing robust digital strategies, Propeller also work with some of the UK’s leading hospitality groups such as Zizzi Restaurants, Ping Pong, Young’s & Geronimo as well as luxury ecommerce brands such as Orlebar Brown and Roland Mouret. Propeller strive to ensure their client’s websites are engaging, interactive and use the latest technologies to provide the best user-experience across the board. Propeller’s ultimate goal: to create digital solutions that deliver compelling results and significant returns for every client. If you are interested in exploring some of their work, visit the website and check out their portfolio here.

ILEA International Partners

CORT

CORT. A Berkshire Hathaway Company.

We are more than a furniture rental company. At CORT we provide services and solutions for both individuals facing life’s transitions and companies looking to make changes to their workplace or uniquely showcasing their company.

Visit Scotland

VisitScotland is the national tourism organisation for Scotland. Its main aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of Scottish tourism by giving it a real presence in the global marketplace and benefiting the whole of Scotland.

HCC Speciality

Ideas

That's what HCC Specialty is really all about. We want to help you take on incredible challenges without assuming incredible financial risks. To do this, we offer a wide range of services for individuals, businesses, corporations, municipalities and more. HCC Specialty is an underwriting division of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. Our goal is to provide our brokers with innovative, industry-leading products and capabilities that offer valuable protection for their clients. Explore our products and see how HCC Specialty can help you and your organization today and tomorrow.

Marketing Partner

Minty Cloud

Minty Cloud is a full service marketing agency, specialising in campaigns for venues and events. We work with a wide variety of clients and are passionate about developing the right solution, to suit any budget, no matter how large or small. We pride ourselves on being a cost-effective agency, with a reputation for reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work within tight deadlines. Our clients include the likes of ExCeL London, The O2, Kenes, ISES, The London International Dive Show, Eskimo Ice and London & Partners, amongst others. How we can help: We offer a complete range of marketing solutions, including:

Brand identity & development
Websites
Graphic design
Email campaigns
Social media
Interactive brochures
Pop-up banners
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Direct mail
Copy writing

...and much, much more! “ExCeL London has worked with Minty Cloud for the past 8 years on a variety of projects, ranging from City Guides and creative direct mail pieces to HTML campaigns and bid documents. They are a fantastic agency to work with – always delivering projects within deadline and budget. They possess an excellent understanding of our business and the industry and have a great eye for detail.” Lucy Merritt, Marketing Manager, ExCeL London Contact us: T: E: W: www.mintycloud.com You can find out more about Minty Cloud by liking us on and following us on .

PR Partner

Davies Tanner

Davies Tanner is a PR agency dedicated to the travel, leisure and business tourism sectors, with a culture that is totally focused on client relationships and service delivery, encouraging creativity and honesty. This ethos is the driving force behind this group, which is used to create discussions and generate comment on PR and Marketing issues within the travel, leisure and business tourism sectors. With backgrounds in consumer and business PR, journalism, sales and marketing, tourism, hospitality and event management, our team is the most experienced, committed and dedicated in the industry. The agency was founded on successful relationships built through unrivalled industry knowledge and years of media experience working with individual hotels and leading hotel groups alongside destinations, conference centres and event venues. www.daviestanner.com