Major Events International (MEI) provides a single point of information and support to those bidding, hosting or supplying major events and the supplier community who recognize the benefits of winning business in this growing and prestigious market. This the only multi-sector business which delivers such a comprehensive and fully integrated range of international profile and bespoke support services.
The MEI leadership team understand the need for accredited individuals and companies to fill key roles and therefore deliver not only their own experience but can access support from suppliers and individuals who are members of the MEI networking groups.
For our Members and Media partners, MEI uses the unique web based platform to achieve global reach as well as speaking engagements at many international conferences and events.
Bid and Organising Committees and Suppliers share 6 key challenges which MEI can help mitigate and deliver benefits:
1. Time and cost effective engagement. This has to be at the right time in the lifecycle and of value to both sides. MEI arranges customer meets supplier events.
2. International Profile. The need to get better known and explain objectives and progress is important to enhance understanding. Through the MEI web portal, options exist from interviews, videos, news items and also advertising to help communicate on a regular basis to a global audience.
3. Delivery to time and cost. Major Events deadlines are fixed and budgets need to be controlled. Timely and effective procurement is key and the MEI supplier network is keen to engage and help ensure they have the understanding necessary to ensure successful delivery, based on lessons learned from the past.
4. The wider key infrastructure requirements. In addition to delivery of venues, training facilities and VIP accommodation, it is necessary to look at key issues such as security from borders through to the more high-profile sites. Additionally, airports, rail, utilities and leisure facilities are all part of the visitor experience and within the scope of a successful event. Suppliers are supported by opportunity awareness which comes from MEI close contact with all levels of host city organizers.
5. Teaming. The scale of the opportunities means one company cannot deliver all needs. Local knowledge is essential and international suppliers need to find the right international and local partners through the MEI networking approach and as part of missions to the bid or host cities.
6. Effective Legacy. The key driver for most events is to create a transformational opportunity to leave a legacy of infrastructure, social change and an inward investment and tourism set of benefits. MEI key staff and suppliers are aware of the needs to take a long-term view of delivering support.
About the MEI Web-Portal.
The MEI web portal is niche and highly rated by search engine results. It aims to reach the decision makers and not the mass market but has regular readership in over 170 countries and with 40,000 unique visits per month. Its key characteristic is finding information services and a supplier directory and other promotional services all in one forum and is free to read by all users. Additionally, MEI communicates monthly with all the key stakeholders through a simple but effective e-magazine which drives traffic back to the main site and the suppliers directory in particular.
About MEI Membership Services
MEI is building the largest global multi sector skills database for those who want to enter the major events market or grow their career profile. A free service is available for those who wish to provide a short summary of their qualifications and ambitions so that MEI can search for bid and short and long terms candidates when requested by the end customer and or organizing committees. Click Here to Sign Up for FREE
We also run a Facebook page so you can communicate with other members of the MEI Community.
You can subscribe for free to receive the monthly summary of key articles and banners of key suppliers. Click Here to Subscribe
Professional Membership is available for individuals who want a more proactive and active engagement service and more direct contact with other companies, customers and experts. For companies who need a higher international profile and multiple membership Executive Level Membership delivers these benefits. One approach which involves networking events is the Events and Venue Technology Group which is co-run with our partners IPT Design. International Membership delivers similar benefits and you can join both by direct payment through the site or by contacting us through enquiries@majoreventsint.com.
Sponsorship opportunities of MEI and EVTG are available upon request.
Exclusive support to Clients providing a selection of services are also available upon request.
These include:
Bid Support to companies and bid cities
Market Penetration Services: Strategy, Communication and Customer Contact and Marketing
International Operations and overseas missions
Promotional Services through the web portal and during conferences and exhibitions
Finance Services for key infrastructure such as venues
MEI therefore seeks to provide a menu of support either directly from the leadership team or through the team from the supplier community. It is a Buyer meets Supplier and Supplier working with Partner model. This delivers a time and cost efficient model with MEI acting on your behalf where appropriate.
For further information please contact enquiries@majoreventsint.com or ring +44 2030 027996
Major Events International is meeting a need which is long overdue. To win and host a major event demands people with the right experience and appropriate technology and services to ensure they are run safely and securely, and represent the best value for money.
Dr Peter Ryan
Security Advisor with direct experience of advising and running security for global major events, including the summer and Winter Olympic Games.
