100% Virtual Event a Success for Principals and Education Leaders from Across the Globe
We are excited to share with you all, one of our recent 100% virtual event successes!

Our wonderful virtual event delivery team, led by Jessica Newmarch, recently hosted the International Confederation of Principals 2020 Council Meeting on 30th September.

The ICP Council Meeting is held annually and has traditionally been hosted as a physical event. In 2020, the event was to be held in Ghana, however, the closing of international borders world-wide meant this would not be possible. What then became a 100% virtual event, was a very first for the International Confederation of Principals.

The ICP Board remained committed to engaging with their members from all over the globe and while initially apprehensive, knew that in order for this event to proceed, they would require a robust event delivery platform and a capable team of event professionals to help bring such an event to fruition.

The event comprised the Annual General Meeting, 3 international speakers and interactive peer networking opportunities over a 7-hour period.

The 100% virtual event attracted over 170 attendees from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Fiji, Finland, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Kingdom.

The event was accessible across multiple time zones and live support was provided around the clock for all attendees across the globe, including those who could not attend the real-time components.

Working in partnership with the committed individuals who comprise the ICP Board, to deliver on-point and engaging content with opportunities for interaction between the international members, ensured the ultimate success of this event. 
Take a look at the overwhelming feedback we received
from attending members...

“You staged a spectacular event for ICP, your professionalism was evident. You know your game. Thank you so very much. To Jessica who was with us all the way, thank you for your patience and professionalism” 

“As first ever virtual Council and AG meeting, the event was well planned and ran very smoothly. The presenters and topics covered in Council were varied and covered a diverse range of interests - all relevant to the different backgrounds and experiences of participants.” 

“I was able to learn new leadership ideas. Secondly, this meeting has widen my scope of network with Colleague school leaders from around the world.” 

“What an amazingly professional team! You obviously possess very advanced skills. Jess has this very calm demeanor which makes one trust her immediately. You were awesome. I would definitely recommend you to anyone who wishes to run a virtual programme. I trust that ICP will be working with you again in the future! Well done!” 

“It is an amazing platform [OnAIR] and it was great to try all the different features. Apart from the wonderful presenters, meeting delegates and having time to speak to so many people was amazing” 
We are immensely proud of the GEMS team, always working so hard to ensure every person, whether it be committee member, delegate or supporter has a valued event experience. What a team!

Within days of the event, the President of the International Confederation of Principals provided a letter of recommendation. We thank ICP for their ongoing support of the work that we do.
We would love you to join us for a live demonstration of the OnAIR software at a time that suits you! To arrange a demonstration, contact mglasson@gemsevents.com.au.
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Contact Michelle Glasson, Director of Marketing and Business Development
+61 2 9744 5252 or email mglasson@gemsevents.com.au