CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

EVENT MANAGEMENT

GROUP TRAVEL TO IRELAND

BACKGROUND TO GO WEST

Established in 1995. Over thirteen years experience in

the business.

Two Owner/Directors, Kathleen Mc Donagh and Kerry O’

Sullivan.

Go West Team – Professionals with a proven track

record managing conferences.

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

• Prestigious list of successful conferences since 1995.

• Clients include:Multinationals & CorporateSemi State Bodies Government DepartmentsProfessional OrganisationsAssociations

NUIG• The European Carbohydrate Symposium, 1999.

• The Power Electronics Specialist Conference, 2000.

• Learning In The Europe of Knowledge, 2004.

• European Society for Electro Analytical Chemistry, 2004.

• Mechanisms of Genomic Integrity, 2004.

• International Semantic Web Conference, 2005.

• Irish Universities Quality Board, 2007.

• ECIS 2008.

CONFERENCE SERVICESConference Management Plan & DeadlinesConference Website with Online Abstract Paper

Submission System & On Line Registration & Payment

Compile the Book of AbstractsBudget ManagementSelection, Block Booking and Co-ordination of

Accommodation for Conference Delegates, Guests and Speakers.

CONFERENCE SERVICESVenue Management Liaise with Conference Speakers & GuestsEntertainment & Gala EveningField TripsOnsite RegistrationConference Manager on site for duration of the

conference.Payment of Approved Suppliers & Final Budget

EXPERIENCED CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT TEAM

• KERRY O’ SULLIVAN• KATHLEEN MC DONAGH• MARI MORAN• ELLEN KEADY• JOAN REINHARDT

BENEFITS OF OUR SERVICEYou get a superior professional conference.

We become part of your team - reducing your workload, sharing responsibility and delivering tangible results.

We take away the stress - supporting you every step of the way and providing solutions. We are always only a phone call away and available to meet.

We eliminate risk - our experience and knowledge allows us to plan and manage your event on budget and in line with your objectives and requirements.

We bring innovation - We are constantly looking for innovative new ways to run conferences so that we can offer our clients something that they cannot find anywhere else.

We reduce costs – benefit from our buying power and negotiating skills.

We add value - take advantage of our experience and creativity to incorporate extra initiatives and enhancements that provide tangible and measurable benefits.

We go the extra mile – We always strive to exceed your expectations. We will provide you with not just a high standard of service, but that critical extra effort when it really matters.

METHOD OF WORKING WITH CLIENTS

• Proven track record managing high profile events.

• Determine a clients requirements, objectives & budgets.

Prepare a document based on these including work

schedule and budgets.

• Large percentage of repeat customers

“The Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB) has employed Go West Conference & Event Management for the last few years to organise our annual conferences. I have found them to be extremely professional in their approach, giving great attention to every organisational detail as well as providing constant updates and reports on every aspect that requires their input.  Also, they have provided us with excellent entertainment and will negotiate with suppliers for best ‘value for money’ for their client.  We have received very positive feedback from our delegates and would have no hesitation in using their services in the future.”

Joan Fogarty, Communications & Information Manager, IUQB