IMAGO TO WELCOME PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE IN 2012

imago, the hospitality and conference brand of Loughborough University, has kicked off preparations for a high profile and successful 2012 after being named the event manager and hospitality provider of the prestigious AUDE Conference.


The conference, held from 2nd to 4th April 2012, will see 120 individually invited Directors of University Estates descend on the James France Exhibition and Meeting Space at Loughborough University, for a stimulating programme of plenary and seminar sessions. In addition to leading the management of this reputable event, imago will also be offering delegates a range of services at its conference centre Holywell Park and four star hotel, Burleigh Court.

All delegates will be attending key note speeches by Sir Drummond Bone, Master of Balliol College, Oxford and Baroness Sue Campbell, Chair of UK Sport and the Youth Sports Trust.

Emma Boynton, head of marketing and sales at imago, said: “The AUDE Conference is a natural fit for imago due to our strong academic ties with Loughborough University. The title of the conference is ‘Leading the Way’ which has obvious links with our role as host to Team GB and the Japanese Olympics team. Andrew Burgess, Director of Facilities Management for Loughborough University has played a vital role in bringing this respected conference to campus and continues to be key in leading the event management.

“Not only is imago able to provide a high standard of accommodation and excellent conferencing facilities but we also have the skills to lead in the management of this event. This is an added value service that we provide to ensure our client has the best event possible. We’re looking forward to welcoming the delegates and proud to be representing the East Midlands.”

The annual AUDE Conference is a specialist event which travels to a different location each year. In 2012, AUDE chose Loughborough to represent the East Midlands due to its fantastic links with competing Olympic teams and world-class athletes. AUDE is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes excellence in the planning, management, operation and development of Higher Education estates and facilities. AUDE offers membership to publically funded UK bodies who work within higher education teaching or research.

For further information on imago’s portfolio of venues visit http://www.welcometoimago.com/, call 0845 036 4624, or follow @imagolboro on twitter. For further information on AUDE, log on to www.aude.ac.uk.