Timetable
TUESDAY 19th July 2011
7.15pm – midnight: Registration and opening social (early registration from 7.00pm) - The Fruitmarket, Glasgow
WEDNESDAY 20th July 2011
9am – 10am: Registration and delegate pack collection and exhibition - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
10.00am – 11.15: Photomontage*
11.15am – 11.45am: Refreshments and exhibition
11.45am – 1.00pm: Breakout sessions
1.00pm – 2.15pm: Lunch
2.15pm – 3.15pm: Keynotes
3.15pm – 3.45pm: Refreshments and exhibition
3.45pm – 5.00pm: Breakout sessions
5.15pm - 7.00pm: Exclusive evening opening and optional tours - Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
7.00pm - 7.45pm: Drinks reception - Glasgow City Chambers
7.45pm onwards: Evening social at the Corinthian Club
* opening photomontage edited by Toad's CaravanTHURSDAY 21st July 2011
9am – 10am: Registration and exhibition - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
10am – 11am: Keynotes
11am – 11.30am: Refreshments and exhibition
11.30am – 12.45pm: Breakout sessions
12.45pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 3.15pm: Breakout sessions
3.15pm – 3.45pm: Refreshments and exhibition
3.45pm – 4.30pm: Final keynote session
What will I gain from the conference?
1. You will develop a deeper understanding of the synergy between artistic excellence and public engagement.2. You will learn from others through best-practice case study presentations and discussions.
3.You will be inspired, stimulated and challenged by speakers from both the arts and commercial sectors.
4. You will be able to debate with peers from across the sector.
5. You will be able to develop practical skills relevant to your job in break-out sessions.
6. You will discover innovative new products at the exhibition.
7. You will be able to share ideas, aspirations, problems and solutions with other people working in the arts.
8. You will get to know other arts professionals from across the UK and internationally.
9.You will get to meet the AMA team.
10. It'll be fun.
Accessibility
We are committed to making the conference as accessible to as many people as possible. Annabel Busher can be contacted about any queries you may have. We will try our hardest to meet your access needs, whatever they may be, so please get in touch by e-mail, annabel@a-m-a.co.uk or phone 01223 578078.
Click here to find out about the facilities at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Accommodation
Attenders
There will be whole range of arts professionals at the conference with different levels of experience – those who are just starting out and those with many years' experience under their belts. The conference attracts a mix of delegates from a variety of arts and cultural organisations – not just arts marketers. Those working in audience development, education, press and PR plus front of house and chief executives attend too.
To download the list of delegates booked up to now, click here (sorted by surname) or here (sorted by organisation).
Advice
Neil says drink plenty of water throughout the day. He is amazed at how easy it is to get dehydrated at this sort of event.Anne says don't be afraid to ask if there is something that you are not sure about – AMA members are a friendly bunch and the staff are quite nice too – there should always be someone on the registration desk to help with your queries.
Isky says that name badges are the accessory for this summer – make sure you wear yours to aid networking.
Annabel says don't forget to check out the various networking opportunities at conference - check out your conference guide for more details of what's on offer!
Helen says don't get talked into staying out really late on the Wednesday night – (see Neil's tip above about drinking plenty of water).
Julie advises you check out the freebies available from the AMA and our exhibitors – she can still be spotted using her AMA conference bag from last year.
Press releases
Please feel free to add the conference information to websites, email bulletins, tweet about it and forward on to anyone you think might be interested in attending or finding out more. Contact Helen Bolt, Marketing Manager - helen@a-m-a.co.uk for further information.