why host an event?

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Why Host an Event?By hosting an event and listing it on the big data festival website your event will gain unrivalled exposure to our 25,000+ attendees, sponsors, city partners and media partners. Big Data Festival will help to broaden your network’s exposure within and beyond your region, adding a global component to your event. You’ll also receive the support of the Big Data Festival Team who will tweet, blog and discuss about your event to our ever-expanding network.

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BIG

OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

The program for the week includes presentations, networking opportunities, meet-ups, debates, hackathons, exhibitions and other activities to focus on some of the challenges and opportunities presented by the growth of Big Data spanning 10 major sectors:

★ Panel Discussions★ Keynote

Presentations★ Debates★ Speaker

Presentations★ Seminars★ Workshops★ Demos

★ Roundtables★ Meet-ups★ Hackathons★ Webinars★ Boot-camps★ Forums★ Competitions★ Networking events★ Awards shows

Event FormatsFESTIVAL

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

We advise you to select the finest speakers in the theme or field that you have chosen – the local voices of Big Data. Those experienced in public speaking and/or that have controversial perspectives are often the best. It is important to be clear about the topic that your speaker is presenting on and that this fits in with the theme of your event and that of Big Data Festival. Speaker quality will directly affect the number of attendees you will gain

Speaker RecruitmentFESTIVAL

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Location Location is key to the success of your event and this depends on the scale of your event. You don’t have to think of a venue as a huge expense – if you’re holding an intimate meet-up, why not hold it in your office, or in a coffee shop? To keep costs down for larger events look to partner with local brands and businesses to mutually benefit each other. Remember to consider transport links, accessibility and capacity when choosing your location!

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Simply visit this page www.bigdatafestival.co/events/new and fill out the different fields. Make sure to add your logo and put in as much detail as you can so that our audience can gain a useful insight into your event. If your city does not exist in our drop down menu, please e-mail ctowers@bigdatafestival.co who will create the city for you. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from us to let you know your listing has been successful.

List your event on the Big Data Festival Website

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Become Big Data Festival Affiliated

Make sure you download our e-mail banners, web banners and logos from the press area of the Festival Website to use on your event website. Let the world know that you are part of the global Big Data Festival! Want even more exposure – jump on the Big Data Festival hashtag #datafest14

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BIG

OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Stay UpdatedWe will be sending out a newsletter fortnightly to the Big Data Festival community. If you have exciting speakers lined up, or a competition you’re promoting – let us know and we will do our best to include this in our newsletter or blog! Hosting an event with Big Data Festival will mean you are part of our wider team – any problems, queries or advice that you have feel free to shoot us an e-mail!

FESTIVAL

BIG

OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

E-mail RemindersThe Big Data Festival will help you send automated e-mails out to your attendees and participants the week before your event. Simply, send an e-mail template to ctowers@bigdatafestival.co and an excel spreadsheet with your attendee details.

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 14

Get in touch... FESTIVAL

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OCT 13 - 17 2014

Contact Chris Towers now for more information on hosting an event

★ Telephone +1 415 992 5339★ Email ctowers@bigdatafestival.co

Tuesday, 8 July 14