Liverpool bid for 2015 IEEE NSS-MIC meeting Paul Nolan University of Liverpool

1. Liverpool bid for 2015 IEEE NSS-MIC meeting Paul Nolan University of Liverpool

2. Liverpool bid to host the 2015 NSS-MIC meeting Bid was led by the Liverpool Convention Centre with support from local (and UK) academic community Full bid submitted IEEE carried out a site visit Presentation to committee during Valencia meeting • Bid was unsuccessful • should have whole UK backing • UK should be more involved in the NSS-MIC committees

4. Objectives • To deliver a meeting of high scientific caliber presenting current work in several disciplines within Nuclear Science and Medical Imaging • To showcase state-of-the-art products and services from a wide range of companies • To promote the informal exchange of ideas and information • To maintain the level of quality and excellence of past conferences

5. Organizing Committee - partnership Partnership between a senior UK person and an experienced IEEE NSS / MIC person

6. Organizing Committee

7. Abstract Submission Chair Conference Promotion Technical Coordinator Computer Coordinator Registration Chair Guest Editor Technical Team Webmaster Organizing Committee Additional roles:

8. Location - Infrastructure

9. Connectivity - Infrastructure • Manchester International Airport • Liverpool John Lennon Airport • London Airports • Rail • Sea

10. Liverpool Hotels – Infrastructure 0-2 km 2,550 bedrooms 2-4 km 1,600 bedrooms On-site 442 bedrooms

11. Headquarter Hotel options – infrastructure Jury’s Inn 3* 310 rooms Hilton, 4* 215 rooms

12. 5000+ City Centre Rooms – infrastructure

13. 5000 City Centre Rooms - infrastructure (2011 prices)

14. Dining Venue Options – infrastructure • Anglican Cathedral • Museum of Liverpool Life • Maritime Museum • Mersey Ferry • St Georges Hall

15. Companion Program – infrastructure

16. Heritage – insight into Liverpool

17. Location – insight into Liverpool

18. Venue Overview

19. Key Facilities – venue overview

20. Meeting spaces – venue overview Storage 1 Workshops Speaker preview and conference editor rooms (backstage) Back office Computer Room Short course programme Parallel Plenary Companion programme Parallel Session chairs’ breakfast Syndicate Parallel Storage 2

21. Meeting spaces – venue overview Exhibition and catering Posters Break out rooms

22. Galleria – venue overview

23. Auditorium – venue overview

24. Small auditorium – venue overview

25. Seamless connectivity – venue overview

26. Hall 2 – Venue Overview

27. Hall 2 – venue overview

28. City Financial Support - £150,000 A dedicated, qualified event manager Technical equipment, AV support and in-house production team Dedicated catering team Stewarding and security personnel Traffic marshalling Fully carpeted exhibition hall Cleaning provision Recycling of waste Delegate discount card for every delegate attending the event Air conditioning – included in the rental fee First Aid and medical assistance Costs and Added Value

29. Delegate Welcome

30. Track record • Astronet Symposium 2008 • International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management 2009 • International Free Electron Laser Conference 2009 • National Cancer Research Institute 2010 • European College of Sport Science 2011