SUCcESS STORIES
Client
TEDxExeter
Hurdle
An almost entirely volunteer-led team have, over ten years, created the fourth largest TEDx event in the world behind Sydney, Boston and Washington; with over 1m views of their talks online. They sought an Event Director to collate all areas of the annual live event for over 1000 people, to work closely with the Curator and whole team to streamline and professionalise the delivery of the area’s largest ideas Festival.
Solution
Event Director for 8th and 9th annual TEDxExeter event, attended by over 1000 people. Ensuring focused commitment to TED rules and guidelines as a global brand, as well as commitment to sustainability and quality; to deliver a high-impact, wide-reaching event with a reputation for selling out in under fifteen minutes. Responsible for developing and managing key community partnerships, developing effective partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers, generating and negotiating sponsorship packages with local and national companies and maintaining excellent relationships. Supporting multiple platforms for livestreaming to a worldwide audience of 35,000 and leading on all digital elements for the TEDCircles virtual event programme in response to COVID19 restrictions. Implementing tools, templates and processes specifically designed for a remote, volunteer team to enable the powerful work of TEDxExeter to continue in an achievable way year on year.
TEDxEXETER
Client
Office for National Statistics
Hurdle
Requirement for a Project Manager to lead the design, build and delivery of a two-week virtual Government Data Science Festival from a grassroots level; meeting specific national objectives around the theme of Data Science for Public Good.
Solution
Six-month contract fully integrated with the Data Science Campus team. Working with them to devise an overarching theme, sub-themes and desired event legacy relevant to the government and UK public sector data science community and colleagues in the academic sector. Curation of a fulsome and varied two-week programme of events in keeping with the festival values and ethos; to include keynotes, panel discussions, daily social spaces, a learning programme and a hackathon that produced a scheme of work to be used by the upcoming intake of Data Scientists. Development of brand and design, plus full project and budget management. Procurement of bespoke event website and registration platform. Led the project team in all areas of Comms, Production, Volunteer recruitment & management and Speaker management. The project culminated in the creation of the ManiFESTo - the outcome of a series of lively discussions and debates across the Festival on issues that matter to the data science community. This work provided a platform for continued dialogue and a programme of activity to enable ongoing exchange, development and growth for the UK public sector data science capability.
GOVERNMENT DATA SCIENCE FESTIVAL
EAST DEVON TOURISM NETWORK
Client
East Devon District Council & East Devon Excellence
Hurdle
The East Devon Tourism Strategy aims for the district to become the leading, year-round tourism destination in Devon and raise the overall quality of the tourism offer in the area through the creation of the East Devon Tourism Network. Strategy, event production and delivery were required to bring the pillars and objectives of the network together in an engaging, creative, accessible way.
Solution
Led on the event strategy for the delivery of the East Devon Tourism Network - an East Devon District Council funded organisation that acts as a forum for support, positive change and progress in the tourism and hospitality industry in East Devon.
Endeavoured to choose venues that gave members and attractions the opportunity to showcase their businesses, encouraging collaboration, creativity and a platform for development.
Sessions were designed to include interactive or tangible takeaways that the members could put into practice for the benefit of their business. EDTN provides opportunities to connect and empower businesses, CICs, not-for-profits and individuals in the district, fostering a community where knowledge is shared, inspiration is cultivated, and growth becomes inevitable. Every business, CIC and not-for-profit can have the opportunity to contribute to the sector's longevity and prosperity.
The EDTN focuses on four key pillars of Collaboration, Quality, Accessibility and Sustainability. We host four events per year that concentrate on two or more of these themes, as well as shining a light on areas of opportunity, diversification and development amongst our East Devon Tourism businesses.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY POWER PANEL EVENT
Client
Six Degrees Network
Hurdle
A female-only network in early stages of development, seeking strategic event support to design and deliver their planned biggest event to date.
Solution
Project managed the logistics for this event aiming to shine a light on the importance of equity in society, in honour of International Women’s Day. Sourced financially viable suppliers and venues, allowing the community leads to curate a diverse and equipped panel. Implemented project management and budget templates, supported on the design of sponsorship packages and planned and executed the set-up and strike of a the full event including production and recording in 24 hours.
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