Best Practices in Community Engagement Conference (Singapore)

Event contact title
Conference Relations Executive
Event contact first name
Daphne
Event contact last name
Poon
Email
daphne@conferences.com.sg
Event contact telephone number
+65 6592 7366
Description
"Today, no one has the license to operate the communities if they don?t show respect in the way they do business." "Community engagement makes sense. It brings advantages to the disadvantaged, contributions to non-profit organisations, benefits to the employee and ultimately the business." Doing Right the Right Things - Maximising the Outcomes of Your Community Engagement For companies operating in a country, the license to operate is not a given thing. Building long-term business sustainability requires companies to increase involvement and improve credibility within the local community. With better informed and well-connected consumers, businesses can no longer pass off as being socially responsible by faking it. Instead, the interest of the community must take centre stage and unless there is a clear and real impact on the community, community engagement efforts will be deemed as transactional and offer little potential for gaining unique competitive advantage. Effective community engagement should deliver benefits for both the community and business. The challenge remains as how to do it right. Do you know how to develop a clear community engagement strategy aligned to your company's business goals? Can you effectively engage local communities and optimise outcomes so as to build credibility and social capital for your company? Are you able to assess and measure the benefits of your social investment? This 2-day conference aims to equip participants with actionable strategies to effectively formulate, implement and evaluate their community engagement plans in line with their business goals and core attributes. Discover how you can tailor and execute programmes of interest to your specific target audience and build brand visibility. Through best practices and in-depth case studies from Microsoft, Diageo, Aviva, Fuji Xerox, Cargill, Shangri-La, Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong Broadband Network, MTR Corporation, National Volunteer & Philanthropy Center and more, master the technique of maintaining good relationships that would enable communities, companies and industries to thrive. Please quote "tsnn" during registrations & enquiries.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact