Supporters & Sponsors

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the leading global provider of web-based software for non-profits and has served the industry since 1991. iMIS, ASI’s premier product, has served nearly 3000 customers worldwide representing millions of users.
iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, is the only complete, upgradeable, web-based, not-for-profit business software system. By leveraging Microsoft's .NET development platform, iMIS 15 uniquely provides the flexibility and openness to achieve a custom solution from off-the-shelf, packaged software.  
iMIS provides the core functionality associations need in one database with a single location for name, address, and historical member information. This unique combination of membership management, website management, e-commerce, and e-marketing eliminates costly integration management and provides real-time reporting.
 www.advsol.com

Association Management International Magazine

Association Management International provides a communication channel for Association Heads throughout the UK, Europe and further afield to advance the profession of Association Management.

We aim to achieve this through a full range of media including print and electronic publishing, web search, online, exhibitions, conferences, affinity group schemes and familiarisation group sponsorship.

A quarterly magazine is available on a complimentary requested basis to those responsible for Association management and can be delivered in either a print or electronic format. With content reflecting the key responsibilities of these influencers and covering areas of interest such as management issues, membership retention and development, communication, technology, destinations and events the quarterly magazine is a unique and essential read.

It also creates a highly targeted route for those whose desire is to reach the association sector with their products and services. By positioning marketing messages in a strong and engaging contextual environment it is possible to engage with potential clients at a time of heightened interest thus ensuring profitable communication.

Within Association Management it is easy to concentrate solely on the sphere of interest of the association we work for. It is, however, essential to stay informed about new ideas, policies and technologies to be effective in this continually evolving sphere. Requesting a regular complimentary copy of the publication will help anyone involved in leadership in nfp organisations to stay abreast of current issues.

We welcome input from our readership or those who have an expertise in or understanding of an area of interest to our readers and are open to exploring potential collaborations with contributors who feel they have a valuable insight into this field of association management. Whatever your personal interest in Association Management we look forward to engaging with you in the way that best reflects your own involvement.

www.associationmanagement.co.uk Contact:

Margaret Major +44 (0) 1453 756388   +44 (0) 7786 267527

 Australia is inviting the world's association to discover what you don't know about meeting in Australia. Beyond our spectacular natural beauty and friendly people, over the past decade we’ve also built a strong reputation for delivering events with modern facilities, transport and accommodation and world-renown entertainment and dining experiences. Consistently ranked as one of the world's top 20 destinations for international association meetings, Australia is now also increasingly recognised as a centre of excellence, leading the world in biotechnology, agribusiness, computer and information systems, financial services, resources and mining and the development of clean energy. Australia is a place of “beauty and brains” and at a time when associations are increasingly looking to deliver events which provide their members with compelling content, we recognise that this is increasingly important. Australia offers:

* A place of amazing natural beauty and people with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Anything is possible and nothing is too much trouble.

*   A multicultural and multi-lingual community. Australia’s national language is English, but as a multicultural nation Australians      come from more than 230 countries and speak over 200 languages.

*   A well-established associations culture with support to access world-leaders across a range of fields including science, medicine, finance and mining.

*  Eight major international gateways, 40 international airlines and hundreds of daily international flights make it easy to transfer delegates to and from your event.

*  A great climate - Whatever time of year you come to Australia, you are likely to find an area of the country where the climate is just right to suit your event.

*  World-class convention and exhibition centres located in the heart of major cities or alongside some of Australia’s iconic beach, desert and rainforest locations.

*  The security and comfort that comes from being the world’s most stable economy and among people who are experts in what they do.

*   Australia ranks highly in many international comparisons of national performance such as human development, quality of life, health care, life expectancy, public education, economic freedom and the protection of civil liberties and political rights.

*  The support of Tourism Australia and 16 convention bureaux and centres to attract extra delegates.

AVT Connect has over 35 years experience in working with membership organisations throughout the world.  Our high calibre team provides consultancy, design and technical production for all of your live and digital requirements. Services include event production, audio visual services, stage set design and build, on-demand webcasting, web video, streaming, e-learning, filming, video and DVD production.

Our reputation for delivering outstanding events and digital communications on time and on budget means you can be sure your project is in safe hands. We provide innovative, bespoke solutions using a mix of live event specialists and the next generation of digital communicators. 

Combining the latest in-house technology and a proven track record, AVT Connect are ideal partners for membership organisations wishing to communicate 'face to face' and online, using channels such as webcasting and web video streaming.

As well as traditional components of event production and AV services we supply, manage and integrate multi-lingual translation services, interactive audience response systems and web-based training applications into your meetings.
This saves time and money, opens up new audiences / markets, ensuring a seamless service which works for you. Technology expectations are high in today's competitive business environment, so we leave nothing to chance.

Offering full service production means as well as stage set design and build, projection, video relay, lighting and sound, we provide spectacular opening / closing videos, broadcast-quality filming, post event videos, vox pops and webcasts.

AVT Connect adds value by giving your live and digital content real impact, ensuring that attendees, viewers and online delegates can digest and retain key information.  No matter what kind of project you're organising, we'll want to know about your objectives and target audience right from the start.

Something to communicate? Talk to AVT Connect.Contact: Steve Affleck, Marketing & Communications Manager

T: +44 (0)20 7515 1999 or +44 (0)1273 299 001

E: steve@avtconnect.com

W: http://www.avtconnect.com

The CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES  (CSAE) 

was established in 1951 as a knowledge-based, professional organization to promote excellence in not-for-profit management. Today, CSAE remains committed to reinforcing the many valuable contributions Canada’s not-for-profit organizations provide to the country by supporting and strengthening the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.  CSAE is the professional organization of the 1,650 men and women who manage many of this country’s most progressive trade, professional, occupational, philanthropic and single or common interest organizations. An additional 600 Business Members – individuals representing organizations that offer services and products to the sector – are also an integral component of CSAE’s membership.Education programs, research and information sources – together with ongoing professional development conferences, regional seminars, online resources and publications -- are the primary tools CSAE provides to help keep its members abreast of the management challenges emerging in today’s increasingly complex not-for-profit sector.

CDS Global provides membership management services designed to add real value to your membership proposition. By providing a service tailored uniquely to your organisation, our membership management services can help you acquire and retain members, enhance the perception of your membership services and reduce IT operational costs.

As a strategic partner CDS Global can transform your organisation and support your future growth. By removing operational and administrative duties we have the ability to reduce costs and increase time, effort and budget for prime marketing objectives.  With a combination of cutting-edge technology and best practise expertise we are able to offer a single customer view, boasting multi-channel customer-centric communications, ensuring your members are at the heart of everything we do.

CDS Global have helped to transform organisations of all sizes into fast-paced marketing-driven businesses, improving margins and bottom line results.

We also offer complimentary services for the membership and associations sector, including –

Data capture, enhancement and business intelligence
Postal services and mail consolidation
Lettershop and direct mail services
Intelligent marketing services
Outbound telemarketing
Web design, ecommerce, SEO and maintenance
Marketing database development and hosting
Inbound customer services
Order management and processing
Payment processing
Warehousing, logistics and distribution services
Records management solutions

Further information:   www.cdsglobal.co.uk

In 2008, Certain Software® welcomed Amlink Technologies® into its family of meetings and events technologysolutions.  Certain Software has two solutions to meet the needs of congress organisers and meeting professionals within associations, corporations, continuing education and government institutions. 

 Certain Registration® is a Software as a Service (SaaS) or hosted-application which is readily deployed without IT support to get your events up and running within weeks.  

Conference Interpreters UK is made up of a pool of top-level professional interpreters, all members of AIIC, the International Association of Conference Interpreters.

If you are organising an international meeting or event, you will want to ensure that there is no language barrier, and that the interpretation provided is of the highest standard. As members of AIIC, our interpreters are fully vetted and have to meet rigorous professional standards. Contact our office for a free quote and advice.

Tel: 08452302450       Website: www.conferenceinterpreters.co.uk

International Confex 2012 - 6 – 8 March at ExCel London

International Confex is the UK’s largest events exhibition and has grown rapidly in its 29 years.

The show recently announced that it will be moving from its original home of Earls Court to ExCel London in 2012.

It is the place to be to do business with all aspects of the events industry out in force, featuring a wide range of suppliers from destination management companies, unique venues, theming companies, exhibition venues, florists and caterers.

This year the show will be split into three main areas, Location, Logistics and Something Special.

The Something Special area is set to grow in 2012 as International Confex bought the RSVP show earlier this year, showcasing even more specialist exhibitors within the corporate party market.

Other features at the 2012 show include its all new Loyalty Programme, which allows visitors that organise meetings at International Confex to qualify for exclusive offers such as free travel and accommodation to a private audience with a high profile guest speaker.

The Best of British of Theatre is another new feature and has been created in association with Britain for Events, a campaign that was produced to increase international awareness of the UK as a key business events destination. At the show the Best of British Theatre will showcase the best of UK organised events.

There are also dedicated Association, Student and PA Day’s as well as an extensive free to attend education programme in the Confex Knowledge area, with key note speakers such as perfumier Jo Malone and Parag Khanna, former foreign policy advisor to President Barack Obama.

For more information on the exhibition please visit www.international-confex.com.

 Cvent was founded in 1999 and is now the world’s largest meetings management technology company