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NCVO Annual Conference 2006 - Engaging citizens: empowering communities

The conference is supported by Barclays logo

Don't miss the most important annual gathering in the voluntary and community sector calendar.

"With engaging and exceptional keynote speakers, very useful learning and well chaired workshops, this was a no faults event and is one of the best conferences I have attended."

With a comprehensive and practical seminar programme, from harnessing the new digital age to the latest developments in good governance, Engaging citizens: empowering communities will give you the tools to move your organisation forward. Plenty of opportunities to network are built into the programme.

"Networking time was excellent"

High profile keynote speakers include David Miliband, Minister of Communities and Local Government and Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty.

"This was my first NCVO Annual Conference and I was very impressed - thank you very much"

Morning workshops
Code Title
AM1 Governance as leadership
AM2 Third sector foresight - new evidence on the size, scope and dynamics of the voluntary sector
AM3 Collaborative working
AM4 The Compact's future
AM5 A tool for change: human rights and the voluntary sector
AM6 Futurebuilders - public service delivery and loan finance
AM7 Putting our faith in the voluntary sector
Afternoon seminars
Code Title
PM1 Are voluntary organisations relevant in a digital society?
PM2 Understanding and influencing the policy agenda
PM3 Creating a diverse workforce
PM4 The state of campaigning; how to maximise your campaigning and advocacy effectiveness
PM5 It's the public that matter! (transparency and accountability)
PM6 Keep the change (performance improvement)
PM7 Trusteeship and Governance
Delegate fees
Organisation type Cost
Voluntary/ public sector NCVO member £154
Voluntary/ public sector non-member £220
Corporate sector NCVO member £231
Corporate sector non-member £330

Full programme

Date: Tuesday 21 February 2006
Venue: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
For more information: about the conference itself, free bursary places, or the NCVO Annual Dinner that takes place after the conference and costs from £72.00 contact gillen.knight@ncvo-vol.org.uk or call 020 7520 2446.

With high profile keynotes, a full seminar programme, plenty of opportunities for networking and a post conference drinks reception, this is a conference not to be missed and sold out early last year. To secure your place follow the link below.

Programme
Time Event
9.15-10.00 Registration and networking
10.00-10.10 Welcome - Graham Melmoth, Chair, NCVO
10.10-10.50 Keynote speaker - David Miliband, Minister of Communities and Local Government
10.50-11.00 Sponsor's address - Martin Mosley, Consumer & Community Affairs Director, Barclays
11.00-11.30 Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11.30-1.00 Seminars
1.00-2.00 Lunch, exhibition and networking
2.00-3.30 Seminars
3.30-4.00 Refreshments, exhibition and networking
4.00-4.20 State of the sector address - Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive, NCVO
4.20-4.50 Keynote speaker - Shami Chakrabarti, Director, Liberty
4.50-6.45 Drinks reception, supported by the Guardian and SocietyGuardian.co.uk


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Our Annual Conference is a great place to promote your business or organisation to over 600 senior figures from the voluntary sector.

Promotional opportunities include:

1. Exhibition Promotional Package

  • logo on booking brochure
  • exhibition space, dressed table and chairs plus electricity supply
  • lunch and refreshments for 2 people staffing the exhibition space
  • write-up in the conference brochure
  • 10% discount on advertising in the conference brochure
  • access to keynote speeches
  • discount delegate rate for maximum of 2 people
  • invitation to drinks reception
  • names & addresses of delegates after the event (covered by DPA)
  • 10% discount to Corporate Members

Space Size & Pricing

  • 4m x 2m  £1,450 plus VAT
  • 3m x 2m  £1,200 plus VAT
  • 2m x 2m  £850 plus VAT (limited number)

2. Advertising

Advertising in the delegate brochure allows a full page A4, prime space and includes the delegate address list after the event.

  • Inside front & back covers £450.00 plus VAT
  • Full Page prime space £380.00 plus VAT

A 10% discount on the above prices is being offered to companies who also book exhibition space.

3. Goody Bags

All delegates get given the popular 'goody bag' as they leave the conference.  An insert costs only £350 plus VAT.

Call Michelle Brister on 01424 870589 to discuss any of these options.  You can also email at michelle.brister@btinternet.com.

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