IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 (International Universities Networking Conference)

Discovering The future of HigherEd Partnerships
Event Dates
2016-10-25 - 2016-10-26
Event contact title
Ms.
Event contact first name
Yulia
Event contact last name
Yakovleva
Email
info@iunc.net
Event contact telephone number
+7 495 769 27 39
Description
IUNC Organizing Committee cordially invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual International Universities Networking Conference - IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 on October 25-26, 2016 in Dubai, the UAE. IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 is the first and unique conference on Int’l Higher Education creating the effective and easy-to-use platform for “university-university” and “university-agent” first contact establishment and further cooperation development. Next year in October IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 will open its doors to universities, which are interested in cooperation with HEIs and edu agents from the countries from the Middle East region and Africa. From the other hand, all local institutions and edu agents are welcome to present themselves and initiate a cooperation dialog at IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016. The IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 is devoted to the Internationalization of Higher Education and aims to broaden relations between institutions from different countries and create world-wide peer-level interaction network. The special focus of the event is collaboration with universities and edu agencies from Africa. IUNC Africa & Middle East 2016 will connect you to the most interested in cooperation institutions and highly motivated HigherEd professionals as well as provide you with profound knowledge about global HE. The event will facilitate knowledge sharing, research collaboration, institutional capacity building and partnership development. The Conference program includes: — Open sessions and seminars on various topics about: trends of international education effective ways of cooperation between universities recruitment technologies state scholarship programs — Prescheduled meetings with universities and agencies — Campus tour to prospective partner universities — Networking activities The main distinctive feature of the IUNC Middle East & Africa 2016 is the format of prescheduled one-to-one meetings. IUNC 2015 offers a state-of-the-art meeting e-scheduler, which helps participants to find suitable contacts and make appointments quickly and efficiently. Managing of your conference meetings is a breeze to use today! There are many ways of collaboration you will find at the conference: Academic exchange of students Faculty exchange Creating joint educational programs Exchange of educational products Joint grant applications
Attendee information
Participation fee from EUR 390 to EUR 990 Special offer for Multi-booking
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