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How many meetings will be organised for me? |
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How do you create the appointment selection of companies we wish to meet at the Summit? |
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When will I see my itinerary of meetings? |
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Are there sponsorship opportunities at the event? |
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What networking opportunities are available at the Summit? |
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Can I build an exhibition stand or have a demonstration area? |
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How do you secure the buyer delegates attendance? |
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Can I arrive early or stay on at the hotel after the Summit? |
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Does the organiser arrange my travel insurance or Visa requirements? |
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Will I have any free time at the Summit? |
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How many meetings will be organised for me? |
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There are 20 half-hour meeting slots available over the two main days of the event, five in the morning and five after lunch. For our suppliers we allocate a set number of meetings - usually as a guaranteed package of 16 meetings over the two Summit days (a junior package is sometimes available consisting of 10 meetings guaranteed over either the Friday or the Saturday). Our statistics show that over the past fifteen VIBevents that we have organised, suppliers average 17.5 meetings. |
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How do you create the appointment selection of companies we wish to meet at the Summit? |
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Each buyer company and each supplier company is provided with a full list of the buyers/supplier companies attending the event, together with company profiles outlining their main areas of interest and other key information. From this list you make your numerical prioritised choice of the companies that you wish to meet. Our sophisticated meeting database then collates this information and creates the best possible selection of meetings for each supplier and buyer company. The granted meetings are based on these priority requests - giving the highest prioritised selections and mutually requested meetings. |
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When will I see my itinerary of meetings? |
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Approximately one or two weeks before the event every supplier and buyer is sent their personalised Preliminary Schedule showing their itinerary of meetings at the Summit. At this stage both supplier and buyer delegates review their meeting schedule and they have the opportunity to get back to us with any comments or to alter any meetings they consider 'wholly inappropriate'. The Final Meeting Schedule is available for collection on-site at the hotel venue on the Friday morning prior to the Summit commencing. |
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Are there sponsorship opportunities at the event? |
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Yes, please contact the GSS team.
Click here for in depth sponsorship information |
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What networking opportunities are available at the Summit? |
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Essentially we look at the Summit as 72 hours of combined formal meetings and social networking opportunities. From the moment of your transfer arrival at the hotel you will have numerous periods to network with other buyers and suppliers at any one of the drinks receptions, coffee lounges or dinners which take place during the course of the Summit. |
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Can I build an exhibition stand or have a demonstration area? |
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The whole concept of the event is based on focused, one-to-one, business meetings and moves away from the traditional industry trade shows and exhibitions. We advise that suppliers bring whatever they need in a briefcase or presentations on their laptops. Remember that the value of the Summit derives from discussion, rather than product demonstrations. |
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How do you secure the buyer delegates attendance? |
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In our experience a small percentage of buyers experience unavoidable last-minute problems which prohibit them from attending the Summit. However, we do have agreements with all our buyer delegates that in such instances they should send a suitable replacement. If they cannot attend we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee based on the costs incurred. In addition to this we have a waiting list of buyer delegates of equal importance to our confirmed delegates list. |
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Can I arrive early or stay on at the hotel after the Summit? |
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Yes, please do not hesitate to contact the GSS team if you have any special requirements and we will endeavour to assist you. |
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Does the organiser arrange my travel insurance or Visa requirements? |
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Visa applications are solely the responsibility of the individual delegate. Nevertheless, VIBevents will provide a formal letter of invitation and also ask the hotel location to send a confirmation of your accommodation to assist with your application process. Please do contact theGSS team when you are applying for your visa.
All delegates are responsible for their own insurance (including but not limited to travel insurance, personal insurance and personal effects) and vaccinations (where applicable). |
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Will I have any free time at the Summit? |
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There are free periods after the seminar/roundtable sessions have finished on the Friday and Saturday afternoon, and depending on your personalised meeting schedule you may have more free periods.
The evenings at the Summits are organised by us to ensure maximized networking opportunities and for you to sample the delights of the local food and culture. On Thursday night we host the Welcoming Cocktail Reception and Dinner, which is usually held in the hotel. On Friday night we have dinner in a local restaurant to sample a taste of our Summit country. On Saturday evening we host a Gala Dinner within the hotel complex.
Click here to view the full Event Programme |
