Events Management Make your mark with a key event

Build stronger links with the FE sector Raise your profile with a customised event.

Save time, money and trouble Get expert event management from a team you can trust.

Benefit twice over All the money we make is invested back to benefit AoC members and stays in the sector.

AoC Create | Events Management

Would you like to hold an event?

You might be a College or a public body, wanting to hold an important conference. Or an awarding organisation or training provider, looking to engage with a further education audience. Or you might want to share some new findings and get maximum exposure. Do you lack expertise and resources? Running an event is full of challenges – from attracting the right audience, to making the whole thing run smoothly. It can be tough to stay within budget – and now more than ever, you need to make every penny count. Yet a well-designed, well-run event can give you a higher profile, a reputation as an expert, and stronger links with the FE sector. In other words, a healthy return on investment. That’s where we come in. Call on our expert event managers

When we produce your event, you know you’re in good hands.

Our experienced Events Management team will work with you to create a customised event, with your choice of format, topics and speakers. It’s the perfect way to meet your target audience in a relaxed yet focused environment. We’re in the further education sector ourselves, so we really understand the market. What’s more, we’ve been creating events for over 15 years – so when we produce your event, you know you’re in good hands.

To find out more, please call us on 020 7034 2620 or email [email protected]

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Six reasons to come to AoC Create

More FE expertise We’re not just another events company: we’re in the same business as you. Part of the Association of Colleges, we work at the heart of the FE sector and we know it inside out. Understanding Our sector knowledge gives us a deep understanding of what matters to your audience, and how best to engage them.

A personal approach We listen closely to your brief, make imaginative but practical suggestions, then tailor every detail to give you the event you want.

True FE expertise... a tailored, personal approach... and a genuinely flexible service. It’s a difference our customers notice, appreciate and benefit from. Closer links with your audience We can connect you with interested people, at events from which you both benefit.

Expert, flexible service Whether you want us to manage the event from start to finish, or just help with one area, you’ll get the experienced support that ensures success.

Better value for money We know that budgets are tight, so we work to keep costs down – and we invest all our profits back to benefit AoC members.

To find out more, please call us on 020 7034 2620 or email [email protected]

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What we can help you with

You can choose end-to-end or part-service. Here’s just some of what we can do:

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Attract and manage delegates, from enquiries and booking to payment processing

Secure sponsors and exhibitors as required

Seek out the venue, deal with suppliers and contractors, and negotiate best rates

Arrange and manage drinks receptions and dinners

Commission stage design and AV systems, including full technical support, projection and filming

Develop and run a full marketing cam paign

Provide a full team on-site, to ensure the event runs smoothly

To find out more, please call us on 020 7034 2620 or email [email protected]

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What clients say about us

“AoC Create’s ability to instantly pick up our objectives, propose solutions and negotiate prices ensured the success of our project. From developing new ideas, responding to last-minute requests and their attention to detail, AoC Create has consistently been superb.” Tom Marsh Engagement and Events Manager, Podium

“I would like to thank the AoC Create team for all their support and hard work in making The WorldSkills London conference and events programme such a success. From the pre-event planning to delivery, nothing was too much trouble. Onsite the event ran like clockwork, with every detail considered and planned for. I can honestly say it was an absolute pleasure to work with such a great team.” Jenni Lovegrove Conference and Events Manager, WorldSkills London & Technology

“The quality of the organising staff and the helpfulness of the team who were readily available to answer questions were quite remarkable.” David Clark, Chair of Governors, Wirral Metropolitan College

Interested in sponsoring an event? Our highly-regarded events offer a wide range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to help you build your brand, generate business and engage with a further education audience in a sector worth up to £8bn. Our experienced Sponsorship & Exhibition team will tailor a package to suit your needs and budget, from a flexible range of options. Call 020 7034 2620 or visit www.aoccreate.co.uk/events/sponsor ship-and-exhibitions to find out more. Interested in our scheduled events? We run over 40 scheduled events a year, helping delegates to develop their skills, tackle difficult issues, network with peers and keep up with sector developments. You’ll find our events calendar at www.aoccreate.co.uk/events

To find out more, please call us on 020 7034 2620 or email [email protected]

AoC Create | Events Management

Get in touch About AoC Create

About the Association of Colleges

For events management you can trust to help you make your mark, AoC Create is the commercial contact Janet McCready, Head of Events, on 020 7034 2616 or subsidiary of the Association of A not-for-profit organisation, The email [email protected]. Colleges. Two reasons to get to Association of Colleges (AoC) know us? All the money we make represents and promotes the About Create is investedAoC back to benefit AoC interests of Colleges and members – so when you work provides members with AoC Create is supporting the commercial of the support Association of with us, you’re your subsidiary professional services. sector. And because we operate It aims to be the authoritative Colleges. Two reasons to get to know us? All the money we make at invested the heart back of the to College sector, voice of– Colleges based onwith is benefit AoC members so when–you work no-one understands its needs credible analysis, research, us, you’re supporting your sector. And because we operate at the better. That’s why we can offer advocacy and consultation with heart of the College sector, no-one understands its needs better. Colleges truly expert support in Colleges – and the first place that That’s why we can offer Colleges expert support infor four key areas: four key areas: members come guidance and •• Interim Management Interim Management, advice. • Executive Recruitment Executive Recruitment, • Training Training &&Consultancy Find out more at www.aoc.co.uk. Consultancyand •• Events Events Management. Management Find out more at Find out more at www.aoc-create.co.uk www.aoc-create.co.uk.

About the Association of Colleges A not-for-profit organisation, The Association of Colleges (AoC) represents and promotes the interests of Colleges and provides members with professional support services. It aims to be the authoritative voice of Colleges – based on credible analysis, research, advocacy and consultation with Colleges – and the first place that members come for guidance and advice. Find out more at www.aoc.co.uk

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