Seminar organisation services

Tender description

Going Global, an annual conference, focuses on our work in Higher Education and Skills. This open forum brings together 1 300 leaders of tertiary education from more than 80 countries to discuss and debate issues and challenges centred on a yearly theme, with an aim to increase global partnership and networks between universities, students, practitioners and higher education leaders. Delegates include Heads of state, Government ministers, vice-chancellors and college principals, CEOs from education organisations, policy advisors and the media. Previous conferences have been held in South Africa, Hong Kong, Dubai and the USA. The UK enjoys a strong global reputation in higher education and is well placed to lead in supporting and creating increased global partnerships and networks. The UK also has an opportunity to learn from other countries tertiary education systems. In particular, to learn about new models of delivery (in particular, digital), how higher education institutions can collaborate with industry, civil society groups and other organisations, and using higher education institutions to promote social mobility and alternative pedagogical models. The conference offers an opportunity to: — Shape, inform and influence higher education policy globally through dialogue and sharing information and best practice; — Promote and support holistic partnerships and international collaboration that enhance capacity, capability, access and quality in higher education. The British Council is seeking suppliers to work on the different lots of this tender across a period of 3 years. — Year 1: Conference hosted at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE from Monday, 22 May through to Wednesday, 24.5.2017; — Year 2: Conference to be hosted abroad. Location and dates TBC in 2018; — Year 3: Conference location and dates TBC in 2019. Lot 1: Sponsorship management services; Lot 2: Exhibition and poster management services; Lot 3: Registration services; Lot 4: Mobile conference app development and support; Lot 5: Film and live stream services; Lot 6: Social media and daily briefing services; Lot 7: Publication services.