Bournemouth University to host International Conference on Events

The School of Tourism at Bournemouth University (UK) presents the

 

International Conference on Events (ICE2013)

and the

10th AEME (Association of Event Management Educators) Forum

 

Overall theme: "Making Waves"

 

Bournemouth (UK), 3-5th July 2013

 

*** Abstract submission deadline: Friday 11 January 2013 ***

The conference

The aim of this international conference is to debate the way in which we see, think and undertake events management research, pedagogy, policy and practice. Acknowledging the growing international research within the events area, the organisers invite extended abstracts from researchers, academics and industry experts who have an interest in events management. This three-day conference will encompass presentations, e-posters and workshops where we hope that participants will bring their expertise to help create a ‘sea-change’ of support for the future of events.

The theme of our conference is ‘Making Waves’, and we want to harness this natural energy to create enthusiasm that will change the way we perform our work under the broad umbrella of events management. Events should be much more than the short-term coming together of like-minded people. The world would be socially, culturally and economically poorer without events, and as academics we are in the privileged position of questioning and critically reviewing the value and meaning of events to individuals and communities.

The aims are to share and develop the 4Cs:

·         Cutting edge research

·         Current and transformative pedagogy

·         Contemporary industry practice

·         Communicating green principles in the way we deliver the conference.

 

Themes for abstracts

We are looking for you to submit your proposals under one of the following themes:

• Making waves – Transformational Power; mega & major events; social media & technology; employment & careers; ISO20121
• Riding the waves – Experiential Events, learning & research; hyperreal experiences; festivity; rituals & rules
• Challenging the waves – Policy & Practice; creativity & design; discourses & narrative; imagination & dreamscapes
• Working the waves – Business Events; professionalisation; the revised purple guide; security; knowledge transfer; imagery, symbols & semiotics
• Create a new wave by proposing original ideas or concepts not covered above.

 

Key Note Speakers

• Professor Don Getz, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada.
• Professor Leo Jago, Chief Economist for Tourism and General Manager of Tourism Research Australia.
• Professor Stephen Page, Professor in the School of Tourism, Bournemouth University.
• Jon Weaver, Marketing and Events Manager for Bournemouth Borough Council.
• Susan Spibey, Chair of the new Institute of Event Management.

Organisers

Dr Julie Whitfield, Senior Lecturer Events and Conference Management,

Caroline Jackson,  Associate Dean Events & Leisure

Key dates

·         Abstract submission deadline: Friday 11 January 2013

·         Confirmation of abstract acceptance: Friday 1 February 2013

·         Early bird registration: Friday 26 April 2013

 

Abstract submission guidelines can be found on the conference website. Please email abstracts to: ICE2013@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Supporting Journals

Authors of outstanding papers will be invited to submit to a special edition of the following two journals

·         International Journal of Hospitality and Event Management  

·         International Journal of Event and Festival Management

 
We look forward to welcoming you to Bournemouth in 2013!