Marketing Toolkit for the BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE: 10 – 13 April 2017

1. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY Marketing Toolkit for the BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE: 10 – 13 April 2017 Birmingham International Conference Centre bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

2. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • CONTENTS • PowerPoint Slide Template • Email Signatures • Promotional text • Festival contacts • Key features • Logos and web banners • Key dates and deadlines • Welcome to Birmingham bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

3. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • PowerPoint Slide Template bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

4. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Email Signatures Option 2: Option 1: Hyperlink to https://www.bna2017.org Option 3: bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

5. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Promotional text • The FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE is the BNA’s flagship biennial meeting. BNA Festivals have now gained traction as the most important neuroscience meetings in the UK, and is one of the largest international meetings throughout Europe in 2017. • Delegates can once again expect a jam-packed scientific programme with experts in their field offering the latest research findings across all aspects of neuroscience, as well as many other activities including public events, workshops, discussion forums and student careers events. • We look forward to seeing all members of the neuroscience community at BNA2017! bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

6. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Promotional quote • "Attending and contributing to meetings such as BNA2017 Festival of Neuroscience is core to a career in science. They provide the opportunity to discuss findings, discover fresh insights on your work, meet researchers from around the world and learn the latest developments in the field." • "BNA2017 is one of the largest international neuroscience meetings in Europe in 2017, and presents the ideal opportunity for neuroscientists around the world to discuss their science and their ideas, across both discipline boundaries and national borders." • John Isaac, Former Head of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The Wellcome Trust bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

7. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Festival contacts • We are working with Neurofest17 Ltd to organise the BNA2017 Festival of Neuroscience, and they will be ready to answer any enquires you have. • General enquiries: bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk Tel. 01704 550970 / 07970 247401 • Exhibition: caroline.griffiths@neurofest17.co.uk • Sponsorship: yvonne.allen@neurofest17.co.uk • Registration and abstract submission: bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk • Scientific programme: yvonne.allen@neurofest17.co.uk bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

8. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Key features • The largest event of its kind throughout Europe in 2017 – a major, international, cross-disciplinary celebration of neuroscience with 13 Partner societies, bringing together 1500 people from across all aspects of discovery and clinical neuroscience • 6 plenary lectures by internationally recognised speakers including 2016 Brain Prize winner, Graham Collingridge, and 2014 Nobel Prize winner, May-Britt Moser • Over 40 symposia, workshops and special events • 750 posters plus rapid-fire poster talks session and poster prizes • Publication of abstracts in Gold Open Access scientific journal • Discussion forums on public engagement; neuroscience post-Brexit; reproducibility; and publishing • Sessions specifically for early-career researchers, including ‘Speed Dating for Careers in Science’ • Exciting programme of public engagement events • A major trade exhibition with up to 65 exhibitors • Reduced fees for members • Bursaries available for early-career neuroscientists • Social events bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

9. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Logos and web banners bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

10. BNA2017 FESTIVAL OF NEUROSCIENCE FESTIVAL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY • Key dates and deadlines • 16th December 2016: Abstract submission deadline • 31st December 2016: Early bird registration deadline • January 2017: Abstract authors to be notified • 17th February 2017: Bursary application deadline bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970

11. Birmingham is a modern, connected city that lies right at the centre of the UK’s motorway network. Its main train station is the UK’s largest interchange rail station and it also has one of the most accessible international airports in Europe,just 8 miles from the City Centre. So getting to BNA2017 really is simple! Birmingham is a city of culture and heritage with a dynamic energy that offers something for everyone. From royal ballet and art galleries, to premiership football, international cricket, top quality theatre and world-class cuisine, the city is a great European destination – and all only a stone’s throw from ‘Shakespeare Country’. The ICC is a truly world-class venue; one of Europe’s most high profile conference centres. Located in the City Centre, it is within walking distance of Birmingham New Street station and 6,200 hotel rooms. We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham for BNA2017. bna2017.org bna2017enquiries@neurofest17.co.uk +44 (0) 1704 550970