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[ Focus: Conference and exhibition ] ICC Birmingham


The central Midlands location of the ICC Birmingham makes The Electric Event easily accessible from across the UK. The exhibition centre is in the heart of


Birmingham city centre, and a short walk away from Birmingham New Street railway station, with regular rail services to every major UK destination, and speedy access to Birmingham International Airport. The ICC Birmingham also enjoys excellent links to the UK’s motorway network, with parking available nearby.


Day Two – Friday 21 June


Technology Live Workshops and Meet the Suppliers exhibition The Electric Event continues with the introduction of two exciting new elements – a series of informative Technology Live workshops plus a separate Meet the Suppliers Exhibition. Both can be attended by Day Delegates for a £25 plus VAT day fee.


Technology Live workshops Technology Live is an ideal opportunity for electrical contractors, consultants, designers and specifiers to hear directly from leading industry manufacturers about their latest products and innovations. Delegates can choose from seven workshop streams, with five different half-hour workshops for each of the seven streams in the morning session repeated in the afternoon, enabling delegates to enjoy as much flexibility in their schedules as possible. That means a choice from no less than 35 different workshop sessions for both the morning and afternoon. Delegates can choose from a selection of


workshops in the following streams: n Lighting nHome automation, digital communication and AV


n Fire and security systems n Electrical power distribution and control n Energy solutions nECA business services, standards and legislative update


nHome automation, power distribution and control


Meet the Suppliers exhibition Running simultaneously throughout the day, the Meet the Suppliers exhibition includes many of the biggest names in the electrical industry, with more than 40 suppliers expected to display their latest technology, products and services. Visitors will be able to talk to key suppliers, handle and try out new products and materials and watch demonstrations of new gear. It’s your chance to see the latest technology in action and find out more about new areas of business and get your hands on new kit.


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Confirmed exhibitors


n3M nClarkson Evans Training nDimplex nEaton n Electrium n Edmundson Electrical n Gewiss n Hochiki n JIB n JTL n Kentec n Kingfisher Exterior Lighting n Legrand n Marshall Tufflex n Megger n MK Electric n Newey & Eyre n Osram n Philips Lighting n Schneider Electric n Scolmore Group n The Tavcom Group n Thorn n Unitrunk n WF Senate


Day Three – Saturday 22 June


ECA Electrical Industry Conference 2013 continues plus ECA Gala Dinner and ECA Awards The high-level conference resumes on the final day of The Electric Event, with a series of keynote presentations from leading industry figures, plus a special closing guest speaker to round off the business part of the day with a motivational finale.


Speakers Day three presentations and speakers include: n Alexis Grenon, EcoStruxure Program vice president, Schneider Electric.


nTogether We’re Better – The Electrical Safety Register and Certsure Group Emma Clancy, CEO, Certsure Group.


Plus n Ben Fogle, TV presenter and adventurer.


ECA Gala Dinner and ECA Annual Awards This black-tie occasion will also see the introduction of the ECA Annual Awards. These awards acknowledge and reward the very best in the electrical contracting industry and recognise the excellence, innovation and best practice of ECA registered members. The six awards for the inaugural presentation this year include: nECA Large Contractor of the Year Award (sponsored by Amtech);


nECA Medium Sized Contractor of the Year Award (sponsored by Schneider Electric);


nECA Small Sized Contractor of the Year Award (sponsored by Edmundson Electrical);


nBest Client/Contractor Partnership Award (sponsored by ECIC);


nInnovation in Contracting Award (sponsored by Newey & Eyre); and


nBest Electrical Safety Initiative (sponsored by the Electrical Safety Council).


The Gala Dinner and Awards event is sponsored by Electrium and Osram and will be hosted by comedian Marcus Brigstocke. This fabulous occasion provides a terrific networking opportunity and, with fine food, wine and entertainment, is an excellent social occasion with which to end The Electric Event.


For more information


nThe full conference package includes access to all three days of the conference, Technology Live workshops, Meet The Suppliers exhibition and Gala Dinner and Awards. Also included are three nights’ accommodation at The Regency Hyatt Hotel and a Partners’ Programme for £700 plus VAT.


nThis package is also available without accommodation for £250 plus VAT. nDay Delegates can attend Day Two of The Electric Event for £25 plus VAT. Visit www.electricevent.co.uk for full details.


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