Date: Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 November 2008
Venue: The Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire

THE LEADING EVENT FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS' MARKETERS

The 2008 AMDIS Conference presents a range of outstanding speakers and lively discussions covering core topics in schools marketing. These include strategic planning, crisis management, research skills, internal and online communications and persuasive writing.

The Conference will again give schools marketers the opportunity to network with colleagues, hone their practical skills, meet a range of exhibitors and debate the issues that affect our sector.

The programme will appeal both to experienced marketers and those relatively new to marketing their school. Sessions will include presentations, workshops, case studies and discussion groups.

There will also be some additional features this year, such as our new exhibition hall and “networking café,” optional breakfast discussion groups, top-up workshop sessions on day one and a free shuttle bus service from Hinckley station.

2008 AMDIS Conference speakers and presenters include:

Keynote Speakers:
Jan Foster - Tesco, National Corporate Responsibility Manager, in charge of all corporate relationships including schools programmes and the Computers for Schools initiative.
Drayton Bird - Internationally acclaimed direct marketing guru – applauded by everyone from the CIM and IDM to Campaign and Precision Marketing and author of the best-selling "Common Sense Direct and Digital Marketing"
Professor Malcolm McDonald - Former Professor of Marketing and Deputy Director of Cranfield University School of Management.

Conference Opening Address:
Tim Hastie-Smith - Head of Dean Close School and Chairman-elect of HMC

After Dinner Speaker:
Stephen Winkley - Head of Rossall School

Seminar and Workshop Speakers include:
Andy Poulton - E-marketing and website optimisation expert and a Business Link advisor

Kimble Earl - Editor, The Independent Schools Magazine

Louisa Waddingham - Business Development Manager, British Council

Richard Owen – Foundation Director, Oundle School

Amanda Wells – Director, GJW Associates

Richard MacGilchrist – Director, Metaphors

Jan Evans – Director, RSAdmissions Ltd

The Conference price is unchanged from last year and we hope that members will take advantage of our “early bird” booking offer.

Places are limited so early booking is strongly advised

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