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Conference Ambassadors

The Liverpool Conference Ambassadors programme is known as the forum legati and was introduced to provide support to academics and professionals wishing to host their society or association's conference in the Liverpool City Region. Forum legati is also the 'umbrella' for the Sefton Conference Ambassador Programme, which was launched in March 2007.

The forum legati members include highly respected, influential people from all fields, all of whom typify the definition of an 'ambassador':

"An Ambassador is an enthusiastic and energetic Association member who will actively encourage his/her association to come to the Liverpool City region".

The successful scheme is seen as a benchmark for other destinations wanting to run similar programmes.

• To increase your profile within your industry
• To influence conference themes
• To encourage collaboration and networks within your field
• To encourage ongoing discussion and debate within your sector
• To 'give something back' to your profession and create opportunities for younger delegates
• To showcase your research, department or organisation to your peers
• To showcase the Liverpool City Region
• To be part of an elite and exclusive group

• There is a wealth of academic knowledge and research via our four universities
• World-class MIA* accredited venues and hotels *(Meetings Industry Association)
• Two international airports within a 40 minute drive (Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester)
• New infrastructure of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets
• UNESCO World Heritage Status
• International profile as European Capital of Culture 2008
• Liverpool One £1bn shopping and leisure development
• England's Golf Coast
• More museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London
• Legendary nightlife
• World-renowned musical heritage
• Rich maritime history
• Stunning architecture
• Sporting mecca

Forum legati members are eligible for the following support:

• Bid preparation
• Venue searches
• Site visits
• Online delegate accommodation booking
• Online delegate registration
• Tourist Information
• Transportation options
• Social/Partner programme options
• Destination welcome
• Introductions to conference industry suppliers

Members also receive a bi-annual newsletter, updating them on developments within the Liverpool City Region conference sector, as well as exclusive invitations to forum legati events and networking opportunities.

Some of the Ambassador-driven events that have taken place include:

• RCN Nursing Research Conference
• NADFAS Annual General Meeting
• SERVSIG International Research Conference
• European Teacher Education Network Conference
• European Regional Science Association Congress
• World Canals Conference
• European Association of Psychology and Law Conference
• World Firefighters Games
• Association of Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgeons Conference
• Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology Annual Conference
• European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium
• British Gynaecological Cancer Society Annual Scientific Meeting
• Collaborative Action Research Network Conference
• International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery Annual Meeting
• World Congress on Preventive Dentistry
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• International Research Society of Spinal Deformities Meeting
• European Meeting for Online Dispute Resolution

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