27-28 August 2012

Use the 24 hours before the start of the main programme to network with international participants and those new to the conference.

This year's programme includes interactive sessions that will ensure you make lasting connections with colleagues who face similar issues and benefit from the expertise of speakers from around the world.

Pre-Conference Programme

Monday 27 August

12.00-13:00 Pre-Conference Lunch and Networking for Early Arrivals

13:00-13:30 Pre-Conference Registration

13:30-14:00 Introductions
Speakers: Gunilla Bergstrand, annual fund director, Linkoping University; Kate Hunter, executive director, CASE Europe

14:00-15:15 Interactive Workshop - What's Your School's Vision and Mission? And Yours as an Advancement Professional?
Speakers: Christopher Vlahos, associate vice president of alumni relations, Case Western Reserve University

15:15-15:45 Tea, Coffee and Networking Break

15:45-17:00 Meet Your Neighbours - Alumni Relations in a Small Office - Starting up
Moderator: TBC

15:45-17:00 Meet Your Neighbours - Building Credibility Internally
Moderator: TBC

15:45-17:00 Meet Your Neighbours - Communications and Marketing When Global and International Competition Increases
Moderator: TBC

15:45-17:00 Meet Your Neighbours - Fundraising Challenges in Non-Anglo-Saxon Countries
Moderator: TBC

15:45-17:00 Meet Your Neighbours - Fundraising, Where to Start?
Moderator: TBC

17.30-18:45 Walking Tour of Birmingham

18:45-21:00 Pre-Conference Reception and Dinner at Shimla Pinks

Tuesday 28 August

08:45-09:45 Interactive Workshop 2: New Opportunities for University Brand Building
Speakers: Kirsti Lehmutso, communications director, University of Helsinki

09:45-10:00 Tea, Coffee and Networking Break

10:00-11:00 Interactive Workshop 3: Engaging Stakeholders - What They Really Want
Speakers: Mark Phillips, managing director, Bluefrog

11:00-11:30 Lessons from the Meet Your Neighbours Discussions
Speakers: Amir Pasic, vice president of International Operations, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

11:30-12:00 Design Your Own Conference Programme
With help from the Planning Committee Members, led by Gunilla Bergstrand, annual fund director, Linkoping University

• Gunilla Bergstrand, annual fund director, Linköping University
• Kate Hunter, executive director, CASE Europe
• Kirsti Lehmusto, communications director, University of Helsinki
• Amir Pasic, vice president for international operations, CASE
• Mark Phillips, managing director, Bluefrog

A tour of Birmingham and a dinner on Monday 27 August are included to make sure you maximise networking opportunities. See here for more information on Birmingham, and how to get there. 

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Prices

Pre-Conference Fee (including reception): £195
Pre-Conference reception only on Monday 27 August Fee: £95

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Further information

• See the other Networking Opportunities available at the conference
• Check out travel and accommodation information