Be an Annual Meeting Local Organiser
Organising a BES Annual Meeting is certainly a challenge, but it is also great experience and one which can enhance any CV.
The Local Organiser is responsible for all the ‘on-site’ activities; planning 1,000 cups of coffee in 20 minutes and organising student help are just a couple of the many arrangements to be put in place. The BES Secretariat does offer major assistance, though; the Executive Secretary and Communications team have a wealth of experience of meeting organisation and marketing and deal with delegate bookings and abstract acceptance. The local Conference Office helps out, too.
Local Organisers Matt O’Callaghan and Mark Ledger
The venue
A venue for the Annual Meeting needs at least eight lecture theatres seating 100 or more in close proximity to one another, a theatre for the plenary sessions to seat at least 750, a large exhibition area for a trade exhibition and 120 posters, and plenty of student halls for delegate accommodation.
A venue for a symposium requires about four lecture theatres seating 50 or more close to each other, a theatre for plenary sessions for at least 150 attendees with space for a smaller exhibition and approximately 30 posters. Accommodation onsite or nearby is important.
If you are interested and based at a UK University that has all the necessary facilities please contact Richard English, Communications Manager, for a chat.