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TUESDAY 21st July 2009

7.15pm – midnight: Registration and opening social (early registration from 7.00pm)

WEDNESDAY 22nd July 2009

9am – 10am: Registration and delegate pack collection and exhibition
10.00am – 10.50am: Opening keynote session
10.50am – 11.20am: Refreshments and exhibition
11.20am – 12.35pm: Breakout sessions
12.35pm – 1.50pm: Lunch
1.50pm – 3.00pm: Keynotes
3.00pm – 3.30pm: Refreshments and exhibition
3.30pm – 4.45pm: Breakout sessions
7.00pm onwards: Evening social

THURSDAY 23rd July 2009

9am – 10am: Registration and exhibition
10am – 11.15am: Keynotes
11.15am – 11.45am: Refreshments and exhibition
11.45am – 1.00pm: Breakout sessions
1.00pm – 2.15pm: Lunch
2.15pm – 3.30pm: Breakout sessions
3.30pm – 4.00pm: Refreshments and exhibition
4.00pm – 4.45pm: Final keynote session

The AMA will make every effort to deliver the timetable as described but reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the timetable.



When can I book my seminar sessions?

Online booking is now closed. Delegates who haven't booked their seminar sessions will be able to do so on Wednesday 22nd July during registration (please see timetable above).

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 the link to find out about the facilities at Curve Theatre.

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.

The dedicated online booking service managed by JP Events has now expired.

Should you wish accommodation to be booked for you or should you wish to change or cancel an existing booking made via JP Events, please contact JP Events Limited by e-mail at jane@jpevents.com or telephone 0845 680 1138.

Every endeavour will be made to obtain accommodation for you at your first or second choice of hotel providing availability exists. Please ensure your clear requirements are given.

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.

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.

Hannah 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.

Katherine says 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.

Andrea lost more than a couple of pens last year, so he suggests that you take some spare ones with you. If you lose those too, ask for a free AMA pen at the registration desk.

Anna says: it sounds obvious, but I recommend trying to remember which seminars you book for – we’ll be on hand at the registration desk to help if you do forget, but you risk losing precious tea-drinking and networking time. Have a go at visiting all the exhibition stands to get up to speed with what’s on the marketing market, and to pick up any freebies...

Kate says please feel free to come and introduce yourself to any of the AMA staff, especially me (see Hannah's advice above). As the new membership development manager, I like to get to know as many of our members as possible – after all, we're only here because of you! And - don't forget to enjoy the conference.

Emma says: if this is your first conference (as it is mine) – start to exercise handshakes, smiles and introductions in front of the mirror – 5 minutes a day, three times a week for full flair and professionalism.