8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020)

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Expert Events ICONN 2020 Case study

Client
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

Industry
Science

Date
9–13 February 2020

Venue
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia

Number of delegates
700

Lead time
1 year

Number of speakers
486

Number of sponsors
30

Number of abstract submissions
640

Meet the conference management team

Lidia Dalton

Founder and Managing Director

Leanne Mulheran

Event Manager

Vanessa Knight

Event Manager

Kelly Raines

Event Coordinator

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8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020)

www.iconn2020.com

ICONN is the largest biennial Australian conference series in the field of nanoscience. Since the inaugural conference was held in Brisbane in 2006, ICONN has seen success in cities all around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Wollongong.

In February 2020 ICONN returned to Brisbane in conjunction with the International Conference on BioNano Innovation (ICBNI 2020) and featured a diverse array of multidisciplinary talks, which connected world leading scientists, students, engineers, industry participants and entrepreneurs working in the field of nanoscale science and technology.

Key outcomes

Having a professional conference organiser to manage ICONN2020 meant the conference committee only had a small number of decisions to make and did not have to find the internal resources to handle an unexpected situation like the COVID-19 health crisis.
By utilising our planning services and existing supplier relationship Expert Events were able to secure a positive outcome for the committee and the conference to effectively minimise the impact of the health crisis on the event.
ICONN 2020 was a success with 72% of those registered prior to the outbreak attending and a budget that was cost neutral (despite this drop in numbers) and a small surplus in funds that can be used towards the funding for the next conference.

Expert Events Client Testimonial ICONN 2020

Lasting connections and successful conference experiences

I am thrilled to express my heartfelt gratitude to Expert Events for their exceptional support during the DATTA Australia and WA State Conference. Stephanie and Kelly were an absolute pleasure to work with, displaying unparalleled professionalism and dedication. No problem was too challenging for them to tackle, and their commitment to ensuring a flawless event was truly commendable.

Stephanie and Kelly went above and beyond our expectations, demonstrating a remarkable level of expertise and resourcefulness. Their meticulous planning and attention to detail played a pivotal role in the seamless execution of the conference. Every aspect, from logistics to coordination, was handled with precision, making our event a resounding success.

The entire experience working with Expert Events was nothing short of fantastic. Their proactive approach, problem-solving skills, and genuine passion for their work shone through at every stage. I wholeheartedly recommend Expert Events to anyone seeking a top-notch event management team. Thanks to them, our conference was not only a success but an enjoyable and stress-free experience for all involved.

Shaun Lane

President, DATTA WA

Expert Events provides outstanding support in the organisation of our annual conferences. They are extremely professional, take initiative and are quick to implement our requests. I would highly recommend Expert Events for taking the stress out of large conferences as well as smaller meetings.

Maila Hughes

International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) Past President

It was such a relief to have an expert of such stature taking care of every detail. The summit ran so very smoothly, with no single detail out of place. But it was the preparation and planning that really impressed me the most. You led these details so beautifully and contributed to the other aspects of the summit and the meetings were a pleasure to be part of.

Thank you very much.

Dr Sue Ogilvy

Program Director, Farming for the Future Summit

Given their experience and expertise in event management, we immediately engaged Expert Events to help us plan and execute a Summit event.

Their ability to innovate for solutions and their attention to detail are a couple of the factors for their success. They are superb communicators maintaining open and clear communication with all parties involved to ensure that everyone was on the same page and that the event ran smoothly. Their adaptability and flexibility meant we could have confidence in the event being a success, even though things changed as we progressed through the planning stages. The team at Expert Events made us feel like we were their only client and their commitment to our needs was extraordinary.

I would highly recommend Expert Events.

Adam Curcio

Operations Manager, Farming for the Future Summit

Your whole team were, as always, fabulous. Special thanks to Steph and Georgia for being so kind and professional with newbie co-convenors!

Ngaire Mayo

HEIA(Q)

Thank you for your outstanding work on the HERDSA conference. You supported us in delivering exactly the conference we and our members envisaged. You were friendly, professional, organised and clear throughout the three years it took to organise the conference.

Thank you for your work, and for your positive impact on the Australian tertiary education sector. Expert Events is awesome.

Prof Christy Collis

HERDSA

The Expert Events team have been a wonderful addition to the ‘extended’ Rural Medicine Australia (RMA) conference team – and supported both virtual and face to face event delivery of RMA. They have been nothing short of professional, friendly and efficient since we first started working with them in 2020. The EE team respectfully offered guidance throughout the planning process; provided current industry knowledge for consideration; were willing to try new approaches and technologies, and were always on-hand to reassure and support. They also brought a fantastic sense of humour and fun – which was important for the culture of our event. There is no doubt they contributed to the incredibly successful delivery of our conferences during the challenges of the pandemic. We think they are RMA-zing…

Rachel Killorn

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Great job by the Expert Events Team (on the Australian Foundry Institute 56th Annual National Conference – QLD)!

Joe Vecchio

Operations Manager, Northern Iron & Brass Foundry

Your team was marvellous – so supportive and professional. I have received loads of feedback (about the 2022 Trauma-Aware Schooling Conference), all very positive.

Dr Judith Howard

Associate Professor, QUT

Thanks for helping us make our online conference such a wonderful experience for organisers, speakers and attendees. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others and will definitely use Expert Events again.

Katrina Martin

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) 2021 Primary Care Refresher

Conference summary

Meet the conference management team

Lidia Dalton

Leanne Mulheran

Vanessa Knight

Kelly Raines

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8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020)

www.iconn2020.com

Key outcomes

Lasting connections and successful conference experiences

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