The Main Event - 11.03.10

Prepare to be dazzled ...

Show Highlights:


* Attend FREE seminar sessions at the MCL Theatre, including a dedicated seminar session on Twitter, for businesses and individuals

* Benefit from exclusive event offers and discounts

* View new product launches including the YrWall from new exhibitor AVC Media. YrWall is a fun, creative and customisable digital graffiti wall.

* Plus, FatBuzz launch their new service designed to create maximum engagement with your social media community at the time that matters most - the day of your event!

* Dine in the new Blooming Occasions Restaurant or network at the Diamond Event Services Bar - gain valuable contacts for the year ahead!

* Launching on the day is The Scottish Event Awards, the only annual awards scheme that rewards and celebrates all areas of the thriving events industry in Scotland.

* Complimentary canapes on arrival courtesy of Wendy Gudgeon Catering

*
Mine Digital launch the US mobile App, Event Pilot, in the UK at The Main Event, visit stand P7B to find out more.

The Main Event will excite, delight, inspire and make future event organising just that little bit easier..

 

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News Updates


Check out our exclusive show OFFERS here

Exhibitor Information

Reach out and touch your audience...


Exhibiting at The Main Event will put you face to face with Scotland's event buying community, offering a unique way to communicate with your clients. By being there and networking at the event, it will give you the time to showcase your business to both existing and potential clients, highlighting what you do, communicate the passion you have and demonstrate the work you have done. Visitors attend because they want to actively look for new ideas and suppliers under the one roof.

Whether they book that day or follow up later in the year - it's a missed opportunity not to be there! 

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

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Venue

The SECC is Scotland's national venue for public events and is the UKs largest integrated exhibition and conference centre, a world class facility with car parking and direct access by rail.

For information on how to get to The Main Event please Click Here

 

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

Interested in Exhibiting?

Exhibitors can purchase either shell scheme or space only. As space is limited please contact Kirsty Hunter directly on tel: 0141 576 3237

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

From research conducted at the 2010 event here are the stats...

* Over 1,000 visitors from Scotland

* Over 40% of visitors have an annual budget ranging from £10,000 - £100,000

* Visitors organise between 1-25 events annually

* Over 50% of visitors' events are held in Scotland

* Over 50% of visitors regularly attend other events

* 35% of visitors organise Charity events

* 29% organise private parties

* 40% organise meetings & seminars


Source: Research from The Main Event 2010 registration data

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

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Who will visit?

Visitors to The Main Event will be drawn from Scotland's corporate and public sector communities. They are the decision makers who control budgets and make decisions on everything from conferences to award dinners, hospitality to team building, product launches to PR events, everything that involves a venue and events support services. They are the people you need to meet.

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

The marketing and PR campaign for The Main Event targets a very niche market. It is essential that we are inviting the decision makers within the industry. And to do this we rely heavily on our  database of over 10,000 contacts which will this year be cleansed both manually and electronically. Following this a Direct Mail and e-shot campaign will be rolled out. Plus, a substantial press, trade magazine and on-line advertising campaign will capture the industry market. 

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Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

How to exhibit

As a venue or supplier to the events industry in Scotland you know how hard it is to get in front of the key buyers, so we will bring them to you. The Main Event can introduce you to the people you want to do business with.

Packages can be bought as shell-scheme or space only and both offer outstanding value and flexibility. In addition to your stand space you will also enjoy:

*Full company listing on The Main Event website
*Full company listing in the show guide distributed to all visitors to the show
*Button advert to add to your website to promote your presence at The Main Event

For full information on costs please get in touch with Kirsty Hunter on 0141 576 3237 or by email kirsty.hunter@qdevents.co.uk

The Main Event - 11.03.10

Floor Plan

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Exhibitor Information

To order your exhibitor badge please click on link above.

The Main Event - 11.03.10

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To Book A Stand

Please contact Kirsty Hunter

Tel: 0141 576 3237

Email: Kirsty Hunter

Visitor Information

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Don't miss...

* Attend FREE seminar sessions with top UK speakers who have worked on events for clients such as Louis Vuitton, Ford & Rolls Royce

* Plus a dedicated seminar session on Twitter, for businesses and individuals on how to utilise Twitter to gain more business

* Benefit from exclusive event offers and discounts from top exhibitors

* View new product launches and themed room sets at our new Innovation Zone

 - Including the YrWall from new exhibitors AVC Media. YrWall is a fun, creative and customisable digital graffiti wall. Plus, FatBuzz launch their new service designed to create maximum engagement with your social media community at the time that matters most - the day of your event!

* Dine in the new Blooming Occasions Restaurant or network at the Diamond Event Services Bar - gain valuable contacts for the year ahead!

* The Scottish Event Awards, now in its 4th year, is launching for 2011 at the Main Event. These awards are the only national event awards that reward and celebrate all areas of the thriving events industry in Scotland. Join them at stand 508C to take part in the mini awards ceremony and vote for your favourite exhibitor. You'll also be able to talk to the team and find out all you need to know about this year's event. 

* Complimentary canapés on arrival, such as; Wraps with duck, spring onion, cucumber and plum sauce: Whisky and beetroot cured gravadlax skewers: Machego, chorizo and quince skewers: Baby shots of bloody mary served with celery sticks: Cream chocolate pots plus many more from Wendy Gudgeon Catering.



We couldn't have said it better...

"Visiting The Main Event in previous years has allowed me to cover a week's work in one day. Even in these times there is still nothing to compare with meeting a supplier face to face and discussing your requirements, being able to meet so many in such a short time is both efficient and enjoyable. And twice now I have found a hidden gem whom I wasn't aware of prior to the show. I'm looking forward to the 2011 event." 
Lynda Forrest, Head of Events DADA

“The very nature of our festival means we need to keep things local.  Over 25 days we will hold more than 450 shows across more than 50 venues so quality and value for money from our suppliers and venues is key.  Budgets are tight for everyone these days so we rely on events like this to find us the best deal, close to hand.” Sarah Niblock, Festival Co-ordinator, Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival


 

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The Main Event 10th March 2011,  will be open 10am - 5.30pm

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How to get here

The Main Event will take place on Thursday 10th March, 2011, 10am - 5.30pm

For information on how to get to The Main Event please Click Here



Visitor Information

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Here are a few of the Special Offers available to guests at The Main Event -

*Book Apollo String Quartet by 18th March 2011 and receive £50 off your booking. Visit the bar area to see them play. Quote 'Main Event' when booking.

*25% off all hire items with Blue Parrot (stand 507A) if booked before 18th March 2011, quote Main Event when booking.

*20% off comercial room hire during the month of March at Perth Concert Hall (stand 507B).

* Win one of 25 pairs of tickets to an exclusive Preview Evening at Glasgow's fantastic new Riverside Museum with Glasgow Life visit stand 508F

* Meet MCL at Stand 512 and beat the VAT! Receive a massive 20% discount with your first order. For more details visit MCL stand.

* 20% discount offer for meetings and events booked in March (quoting Main Event) with Eden-Court (stand P7D)

*Visit Edinburgh First at stand 507D for your chance to win an overnight stay at the 3-star mansion house Salisbury Green Hotel.

* A free design and social media consultation for anyone who books an appointment on the day of the event with FatBuzz team. Visit FatBuzz at the Innovation Zone.

* Visit Sinatra Entertainment UK at stand P7BB and with every Entertainment package booked, receive the following at no extra cost: Live Piano through dinner/meal, or drinks receptions / cocktails to create a relaxed ambiance for your guests. Further, provide someone to greet your guests from abroad in German, French and Spanish.

*Book full mobile bar service for your wedding or event with 10 Dollar Shake (Bar Area) receive a sparkling cocktail reception for your ceremony guests, free of charge.

*Book an award winning professional fireworks display today with 21cc Fireworks LLP (Stand P1) and get one of their amazing indoor pyrotechnic packages free to celebrate your corporate event.

* Win a complimentary day meeting for up to 15 people at Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee. Valid new bookings only, subject to availability, valid 1 year from show date. Visit Apex Hotels stand P17.

*Visit Arnold Clark Car & Van rental (stand 507C) for the chance to win an exciting and invigorating trip on board the world famous racing yacht, Arnold Clark Drum.

* Carnegie Conference Centre (Stand 508A) are offering all visitors the chance to win a pair of tickets for one of their evening events.

*Crieff Hydro (stand 511D) are offering all visitors 8 hour day delegate rates from £35 per person, and 24 hour conference rates from £125 per person.

*Visit Crowne Plaza Glasgow at stand 503A and we'll give you a £5 voucher towards food in the hotel and a complimentary car park voucher.

* Davis Track Hire (stand P7) Promises no extra charges for weekend or night time installs booked at the show for 2011.

* Geronimo Sailing (stand 501B) 20% discount for anyone who makes an enquiry on the day of the show and confirms booking within 28 days from event

*Book any standard package with LookLook Ltd (stand 505D) and receive free unlimited prints, saving £120.

*Mine Digital (stand P7B) is offering everyone who visits their stand 20% off all digital marketing services.

*Take part in our mini awards show, enter our prize draw and get 10% entry discount code at the Scottish Event Awards stand 508C.

*The Arches - Corporate Hire, stand 506B. Business card prize draw: pre-theatre meal for two in The Arches cafe/bar. 25% off venue hire for corporate events in 2011 booked by 30 June, quote ME2011.

*Wild Thyme Catering & Party Design (stand 510B) will offer a 10% discount on catering for any event in April.
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Features

The features for this year's event will make your visit a memorable one...


* MCL Theatre this year will be hosting FREE seminar sessions with top UK speakers with first class experience and a wealth of knowledge of the events industry.

* The Innovation Zone is new for 2011

* Blooming Occasions Restaurant

* Diamond Event Services Bar

* Book an Appointment with Fran McIntyre is a new feature for 2011

Click Feature pages above for more details...

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Features

The MCL Theatre Presents...

Session 1 - 11am - 11.45am Creating extra special catering for bespoke events with Johhny Roxburgh, The Admirable Crichton

Session 2 - 1.45pm - 2.30pm Determination is key to success by Lena Bjorck, Inn or Out

Session 3 - 3pm - 3.45pm The changing landscape of events... Panel sessions with Richard Faulkes, Director of Special Events & Productions at Imagination, John Diamond, Managing Director, Diamond Event Services and Allan Burnett QPM, Director, SecuriGroup

Session 4 - 4pm - 4.45pm Twitter for Business hosted by social media guru Mark Shaw

Session 5 - 4.45pm - 5.30pm The Scottish Event Awards, an insight into our national event awards followed by a mini awards ceremony for best stand

Entertainment sessions courtesy of Hireaband.co.uk

10.30am
- Chris De Rosa - Illusionist

12noon - Feeva as Supreme Motown

12.45pm - Probably Lady Gaga

2.35pm - Them Beatles

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Features

Introducing the Speakers...

Johnny Roxburgh of The Admirable Crichton
has hosted private parties for over 20 years, and his catering expertise comes with a personal endorsement from Nigella Lawson. His clients include the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. The Admirable Crichton encompass all aspects of event design and now organise over 400 parties a year all over the world.

Lena Bjorck of London-based caterers and party designers Inn or Out caters for events as diverse and small as intimate dinners at home to Rolls Royce at the Paris Air Show. Her business success is an inspiration to others and she is a regular speaker at various seminars in both the UK and Sweden. She was also used as a case study on www.MillionaireMBA.com, a website designed to help you develop a millionaire mindset.

Allan Burnett QPM joined SecuriGroup as a main board Director in May 2010. Mr Burnett enjoyed a distinguished 30 year career with the Scottish Police Service. Mr Burnett retired earlier this year as Assistant Chief Constable and the ACPOS Coordinator for counter terrorism in Scotland. He has held a wide range of posts including Deputy Divisional Commander of Glasgow City Centre, Director of Intelligence for Strathclyde Police and Head Operational Policing for Fife Constabulary. A graduate of the prestigious Police Senior Command Course at Bramshill in 2003, Mr Burnett was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2010.

Richard Foulkes is Director of Special Events & Productions at Imagination, one of the world's leading independent integrated communications agencies. Imagination has offices in London, New York, Detroit, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney and has more than 30 years' experience working with leading brands. Richard has worked on an international scale delivering bespoke events and large scale brand campaigns for clients such as Ford, Samsung and the BBC.

John Diamond is the Managing Director of Diamond Event Services, Scotland's premier crew company. Diamond has been supplying corporate crew to the Scottish Event's Industry for the past eight years with crew bases in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Newcastle. Diamond Crew work on many of the highlights in the Scottish Event's calendar including T in The Park, The Edinburgh Fringe, The RBS Six Nations and the 2010 Papal Visit.

Mark Shaw is an award winning ex-salesman that advises and trains businesses, and individuals on how to utilise Twitter to gain more business and to be effective with their time. With over 12,750 followers Mark is a Twitter expert and is invited to speak at seminars across the UK to explain exactly why your business should be on Twitter.

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Features


The Innovation Zone

The Innovation Zone is a new feature for 2011 - it's an exciting area dedicated to new concepts within the industry. Within the Innovation Zone will be the YrWall from new exhibitor AVC Media. As seen on Dragons' Den, YrWall is a fun, creative and customisable digital graffiti wall. Visitors will also get a look at impressive themed room sets by PMG Events and Cameron Presentations.

Plus new exhibitor FatBuzz will use The Main Event to demonstrate a brand new service designed to create maximum engagement with your social media community at a time it matters most - the day of your event!

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Diamond Event Services Bar

The Main Event Bar is sponsored by Diamond Event Services and once again will be the centrepiece of the event, where visitors can meet up with colleagues, customers, buyers and potential clients.

Blooming Occasions Restaurant

At lunchtime, enjoy delicious food at the Blooming Occasions Restaurant. For the first time guests at The Main Event will be able to lunch inside the hall at our restaurant from 12noon to 2pm. To reserve a table please call tel: 0141 576 3141.

Special Lunch menu £10*

 

Menu includes:

 

Peppered Salmon with Gremolata Potato Salad and balsamic infused plum tomatoes

 

Chargrilled Chicken served with Thai green salad

 

Crispy Beef with plum and noodle salad and roasted cashews

 

Panzanella Greek Feta Salad

 

*Includes a glass of wine or soft drink

 

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Features

Book an appointment

At this year's event visitors at The Main Event will be able to book an appointment with QD Events Managing Director, Fran McIntyre. Fran recently won Event Professional of the Year at the 2010 Scottish Event Awards.

Fran's career spans across sales, marketing and management roles on a broad scope of consumer and business events across the UK, Europe and US, also touching on the frightening world of credit control and equally scary world of London Fashion Week.

Fran is now Managing Director of QD Events - Scotland's largest exhibition organisers and is available at The Main Event for one-to-one appointments.

To book an appointment with Fran please contact: Helen Doherty by email: helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk

 

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Sponsors

We would like to thank the following companies for their contributions and support:

* MCL (Stand 512) for sponsoring the theatre

* Diamond Event Services (Bar Area) for sponsoring the bar area

* Blooming Occasions (Restaurant Area) for sponsoring the restaurant area

* Hireaband.co.uk (Stand 505B) for providing entertaiment

* Sound & Vision (Stand 505C) for providing show bags

* Blue Parrot Event Hire (Stand 507A), 10 Dollar Shake (Bar Area) and The Thrill of It All for their contributions to our Bar Area

* Melville Exhibition Services (Stand P9) for sponsoring the lanyards

* AV Department Ltd (Stand 510D) for providing voting pads for the theatre 

* FatBuzz (Innovation Zone) for management of The Main Event social media campaign
 

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Marketing & PR

All backed by a seamless campaign..


The Main Event will be marketed through a combination of advertising through trade magazines, on-line, direct and electronic mail and PR.

A substantial campaign will run from November 2010 until the show.

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Marketing & PR

Contact Us

Marketing and PR enquiries:

Helen Doherty
Marketing Manager
Tel: 0141 576 3887
Email: helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk



 

 

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Marketing & PR

We provide full media service for editorial members of the press.  Online press service to follow.

Please contact Helen Doherty on 0141-576-3887, or email helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk

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Marketing & PR

Press releases...


Download a copy of our most recent Press Releases:

March Press Release

Catering Scotland Press Release

Please contact Helen Doherty, Marketing Manager if you have any press enquiries.

Tel: 0141 576 3887 Email: helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk 

Contact

The Main Event - 11.03.10

10th March 2011, 10am - 5.30pm, SECC Glasgow

Want to know more? Get in touch...


Sales enquiries:

Kirsty Hunter
Sales Executive
Tel: 0141 576 3237
Email: kirsty.hunter@qdevents.co.uk

Marketing and PR enquiries:

Helen Doherty
Marketing Manager
Tel: 0141 576 3887
Email: helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk

Operations enquiries:

Jennifer Singleton
Operations Manager
Tel: 0141 576 3359
Email: Jennifer.singleton@qdevents.co.uk

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Want to know more? Get in touch...


Sales enquiries:

Kirsty Hunter
Sales Executive
Tel: 0141 576 3237
Email: kirsty.hunter@qdevents.co.uk

Marketing and PR enquiries:

Helen Doherty
Marketing Manager
Tel: 0141 576 3887
Email: helen.doherty@qdevents.co.uk

Operations enquiries:

Jennifer Singleton
Operations Manager
Tel: 0141 576 3359
Email: Jennifer.singleton@qdevents.co.uk

Privacy Policy

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11th March 2010, 9.30am - 5.30pm, SECC Glasgow

This privacy policy sets out how "QD Events” uses and protects any information that you give "QD Events” when you use this website.

"QD Events” is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. "QD Events” may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st January 2007.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • name and job title
  • contact information including email address
  • demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional email about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
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You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

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We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to QD Events (UK) Ltd, SECC Glasgow, G3 8YW.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect