Event details

Countdown to the Games – The definitive conference about London 2012 for Further and Higher Education

8th February 2011, 8.30am to 6pm
8.30am to 6pm
ExCel Centre

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are fast approaching. How is your College or University going to be part of the the world’s largest sporting event?

London 2012 Chief Exec Paul Deighton with young ambassadors

This national conference will outline the opportunities for colleges and universities to engage with all aspects of preparation for London 2012. Specifically designed for HE and FE this event will show you how your institution can gain the maximum benefit from becoming involved. A one-stop shop on Games related activity including volunteering, employment and training, research and learning plus much more.

Guest speakers for the day include Paul Deighton, Chief Executive of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), as well as LOCOG’s Head of Ceremonies, Martin Green with more leading Games figures set to be added in the coming days.

More information about the day and registration details can be found at www.podium.ac.uk/conferences.