The Conference Company's Managing Director Jan Tonkin in attendance at IMEX 2011, Frankfurt, in May as part of the New Zealand contingent. Discussing conferencing in New Zealand with Jan are Rebekka Bennett, from the USA and Alan Trotter, CEO of Conventions and Incentives New Zealand.
“I would like to place on record our sincere appreciation for your valuable contribution to ensuring the meeting was a resounding success. We were also very pleased that the meeting came in well under budget.”
Trevor Hughes,
Head, Antarctic Policy Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts on the Management of Ship-borne Tourism
“A massive job handled seemingly with great ease. Your staff were wonderful hosts.... It is a credit to your organisational capacity that you were able to have such a large group of people… entertained in such a professional and gracious manner.”
Andrew Harding,
Secretary-General, Asian Racing Federation
29th Asian Racing Conference
“The team exhibited a professional and courteous attitude at all times but didn't lose their natural friendliness. It was the time spent looking after the myriad of details and understanding the complexities of our conference, and personalising those requirements that stood out for us.”
Andy Williams
Fonterra
Convenor, International Dairy Federation 2010 World Dairy Summit
“Your team were absolutely superb. Nothing was a problem for them and I could rely on them 100%. Their level of professionalism was highly impressive, especially when things got difficult at times. The success of the forum was in large part due to them.”
William Malpass,
Corporate Communications Manager, Bayer New Zealand
Eco Minds Forum
“The organisation of the meeting was outstanding. This was noted by the whole Conference Steering Committee, the speakers and the live case centres. It was also reflected in the audience feedback. The logistics of the meeting were of the highest quality.”
Assoc. Prof. Andrew MacIsaac,
Director of Cardiology Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Australia and New Zealand Endovascular Therapies Meeting
“Your team's incredible attention to detail, unflappable demeanour and professionalism in all areas was truly commendable. Your staff went beyond the call of duty on many occasions and consequently the Symposium ran exceptionally smoothly. Not only was the delivery on the day faultless, it was indeed a pleasure to work alongside you in the planning of the event. Your expertise and support is much appreciated.”
Kaaren Goodall,
former Executive Director, Committee for Auckland
“Your attention to detail with regards to the conference planning and implementation ensured it was a huge success. From the start to the finish it was professional and polished and a real credit to The Conference Company team.”
Bernice Mangnall,
President, The Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians
5th International Dairy Federation Mastitis Conference
“Your staff’s attention to detail gave the Steering Committee great confidence and no problem went unanswered or unsolved. They are extra-milers whose quiet efficiency is a model of how to achieve excellent outcomes.”
Margaret Austin,
UNESCO New Zealand
UNESCO Asia Pacific Regional Consultation
“Thank you very much for all your work, and the work of your excellent staff, on our behalf. It's great having a wonderful team as partners in our ventures.”
Dr Peter Huggard,
Director, Goodfellow Unit
The Goodfellow Symposium
“The Conference Company was highly accommodating to our needs and a pleasure to deal with. Our customers had a great experience... We had no hesitation in signing up for a diamond sponsorship, largely due to the way we were looked after.”
David Jolly,
Managing Director, St Jude Medical Australia & New Zealand, Diamond Sponsor 2010
Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting
“I would like to thank you and your team for organising such a great conference on our behalf. Your commitment to make it happen was fantastic and the fact that there were no issues during the conference is a reflection of your experience and attention to detail.”
Brett Gliddon,
Assistant Convenor
New Zealand Alliancing Conference
“My immeasurable thanks to you all for an outstanding meeting. Everywhere we looked there was a smiling TCC staff member wanting to help and make everything happen on time and without fuss.”
Lynne Portelli,
Executive Officer, CSANZ
The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
“I write to convey my personal thanks and deep appreciation to you, and through you, to the management and staff of The Conference Company, for ensuring the success of the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings. The critical support and assistance you provided to my staff in the lead up to and during the Forum Leaders' meetings, and in facilitating the many logistical requirements and demands of our meetings, were exceptional and of the highest professional standards.”
Tuiloma Neroni Slade,
Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
42nd Pacific Islands Forum 2011 hosted by the Prime Minister of New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
“Awesome is very over-used but appropriate for what you have done for us! Thank you for making the difficult seem easy and for helping us to achieve our vision. We're so glad we chose to travel this journey with you. ”
Organising Committee,
SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) Congress 2011
“Many thanks for all your great efforts to make the whole show go off without a single hitch! And thanks to all your staff who were so helpful and friendly all the way through.”
Paul Keese,
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Australia
International Symposium on the Biosecurity of Genetically Modified Organisms
