Istanbul September 10 12, 2015 The city that straddles two continents awaits you for the 4th edition of The Touring Exhibitions Meeting After gatherings in Paris (2012), Berlin (2013) and Munich (2014), The Touring Exhibitions Meeting 2015 will be taking place in the bustling megacity of Istanbul. For one weekend the TEM family will live and work under the roof of the new Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, which, from September 10 12, will be the home of the 4th edition of our conference. This highrise building takes the title of the largest hotel in Istanbul, boasting 900 rooms and suites, an expansive spa and gym area, tens of thousands of square metres of conference space, and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and entertainment options. The premier hotel is nestled into the lively and cosmopolitan Bomonti neighbourhood, which includes mosques, synagogues, churches, galleries, eateries, flea markets and the workspaces of the creative industries. The name of this part of Istanbul, and the hotel itself, comes from the old Bomonti brewery, in which the Swiss Bomonti brothers began brewing beer back in 1890. This year s conference features Tim Leberecht (The Business Romantic) and Christopher Beanland (Is there a Future for the Traditional Museum?) as keynote speakers, and also new for 2015 is the TEM Business Lounge a dedicated area for networking and meetings. On TEM s main stage you can find our yearly TEM Flea Market a presentation afternoon that gives the opportunity to present your exhibitions and venues to all attendees. A session programme open to all interested delegates will feature workshops, discussions and product demos. There will also be networking events on all evenings to round up the conference. We have teamed up with Istanbul Entertainment Group (IEG) to bring TEM to that fascinating metropolis that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia: Istanbul awaits you! Produced & presented by Local Host & Headline Sponsor
The Touring Exhibitions Meeting: An international conference, network and online platform The Touring Exhibitions Meeting (TEM) is an international conference that brings together people who develop touring exhibitions, and people who present touring exhibitions. By facilitating opportunities to meet and share ideas, TEM hopes to foster the international exchange of exhibitions, and unite content and business. As a networking platform, TEM welcomes a diverse range of individuals, including touring exhibitions departments of museums and science centres, exhibition developers from the private and public sector, entertainment producers and promoters, and venues including museums, science centres, trade fair and convention centres and urban cultural centres. We also welcome professionals from the creative industries, as well as suppliers and service providers for exhibitions. Last year s meeting in Munich was an outstanding event, with 180 delegates from 35 countries in attendance. Now in its 4th year, TEM has developed into a worldwide network of likeminded individuals and organisations. With the recent introduction of The Touring Exhibitions News (TEN) we have created a dedicated online publication for that community, featuring news, reports and interviews. You can read more online at. TEM is produced and presented by SC Exhibitions (a division of Semmel Concerts Entertainment GmbH, one of the leading German live entertainment promoters). Local host and headline sponsor of the 2015 edition is Istanbul Entertainment Group (IEG). We are producers and promoters of touring exhibitions, just like TEM s delegates. With TEM, we wanted to launch the kind of conference we would enjoy attending ourselves, aiming to create an atmosphere similar to the excitement generated at comic book conventions, where people turn up enthusiastic and eager to be there and enjoy the experience, rather than just to shop. When? From Thursday, September 10, afternoon to Saturday, September 12, late night. Thursday, September 10: TEM Istanbul starts in the afternoon, with some pre-conference activities. In the early evening there will be drinks and light snacks at the TEM Warm-Up Reception, and an opportunity to schedule dinners with your friends and partners for that night. Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12: Full conference days from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., with dinner parties on both evenings. Recommended arrival time: Thursday, September 10 before the early evening. Recommended departure: Sunday, September 13. Where? The Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center is the headquarter hotel and conference location. Staying with the entire TEM family under one roof will give you a perfect conference experience. Istanbul is always busy and hotels are quite expensive, so we recommend you book your room at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti as soon as possible, and take advantage of the available special conference rates.
What? Warm Up: Thursday, September 10 The registration desk will open in the afternoon, and several pre-conference activities will be taking place. In the early evening we will gather for a casual TEM Warm-Up Reception with drinks and light refreshments. We recommend you use the time to set your own dinner appointments with friends and partners, for that Thursday night in Istanbul. Dining recommendations will be made available at the registration desk. Conference Day 1: Friday, September 11 Conference programme from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with keynote and sessions. Throughout the day the TEM Business Lounge will be available for all delegates to set meetings. The infamous TEM Flea Market is back, and will be open to all delegates to present exhibitions and venues. From 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. you are invited to TEM Friday Night Fever, the opening dinner party. Conference Day 2: Saturday, September 12 Full conference day from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with keynote and sessions. The TEM Business Lounge will be available for all delegates to set meetings. The TEM Love Boat is back! Berlin delegates will remember our party night on a boat cruising the river Spree. This year, our local host Istanbul Entertainment Group invites us to enjoy Istanbul from the water, from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. A lavish dinner party, TEM s main social event, will take place as the boat cruises down the Bosphorus. All daytime events for TEM will take place at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center. Evening events will take us out on the town to visit other exciting Istanbul locations. Check our website, social media channels and the newsletters for regular updates on the programme. Shuttles Meals There will be bus shuttles from Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center to the evening events and back. How much? Registration fees Registration fees in 2015 are: Early Bird Rate until July 31 Standard Rate from August 1 All rates include the full conference programme, as well as catering and events. Register online at The warm-up reception (with drinks and light refreshments) on Thursday, coffee and lunch breaks on Friday and Saturday, as well as the dinner parties on Friday and Saturday are included in your registration fee. 500 + 19% VAT ( 595 incl. VAT) 600 + 19% VAT ( 714 incl. VAT) Networking Opportunities: TEM Business Lounge and evening events The TEM Business Lounge is a serviced area situated next to the main conference room at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center. It is provided for your convenience to network and set meetings with your peers during the daytime conference hours on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. We provide water, coffee, tea, WiFi, pens, paper and charging docks for your mobile devices. The best connections are made when everyone is having a good time. After the daytime programme ends, the conference will continue into the evening with networking events to bring the TEM community together. Your registration fee includes the TEM Warm-Up Reception (Thursday, September 10), the Opening Dinner Party (Friday, September 11) and the Boat Dinner Party (Saturday, September 12) We recommend you schedule your private dinner appointments or off-conference invitations on the evening of Thursday, September 10.
PLEASE support The Touring Exhibitions Meeting 2015 in Istanbul as sponsor and delegate. Your support is essential for the continuation of this project. Following an idea by José Araujo, executive producer for a variety of touring exhibitions in Europe in the past decade, TEM has been founded and mainly funded by SC Exhibitions, the exhibition division of German promoter Semmel Concerts. The Touring Exhibitions Meeting (TEM) is not a commercial conference, aiming to make profits from delegate fees or the contribution of its sponsors. We want to cover the costs to produce a good conference and we want to experiment with some new ideas, to name The Touring Exhibitions News (TEN) the first B2B platform for everyone working in our field. Your registration fee is an important contribution to keep the TEM idea alive. If you can, please engage as sponsor. We are pleased to offer some special opportunities to support the Istanbul meeting. TEM s sponsors gain exceptional profile and exposure to all delegates. All sponsors receive the added benefits of branding and promotion on the conference s website, on all our conference marketing and advertising materials, and in follow up information and activities. Sponsor Packages 2015 Headline Sponsor Istanbul Entertainment Group (IEG) is local host and headline sponsor. One further slot is available. Details on request. Key Sponsor Exceptional logo placement in all means of communication, and in the new Business Lounge area of the conference Guaranteed speaker s slot at TEM s infamous Flea Market, where Four delegate passes for staff and guests of the company Word of Welcome during the conference opening New feature 2015: A 30 minute on stage product demonstration, featured in the official exhibition programme New feature 2015: Advertorial on for two months, August and September 2015 Insert of up to two promotional items in the delegate bags Possibility to display up to two promotional items on the leaflet table Key sponsorship of TEM 2015 is limited to three partners. 6,000 + 19% VAT The meeting grew with the support of all delegates and the following sponsors in Paris 2012, Berlin 2013 and Munich 2014: VIPARIS, Encore Productions, Ophrys, ArtStation, John Nurminen Events, Premier Exhibitions, Grande Exhibitions, Asisi Panorama International, Body Worlds, RSF, Imagine Exhibitions, Deutsches Currywurst Museum, Berlin Highlights, Eventim, Amsterdam Expo and Olympic Park Munich. The support of these esteemed partners and all previous delegates transformed our first spontaneous gathering with some 50 delegates in Paris 2012 into what is now known as TEM. 180 delegates from 35 countries attended last year s meeting in Munich.
We invite you to host the key networking functions at TEM 2015. These net working sponsorships provide a high profile opportunity, since they are featured constantly and frequently in our newsletters, on our social media channels and in the official conference programme. Thursday, September 10 The TEM Warm-Up Reception 2,000 + 19% VAT (Two slots are available: One slot dedicated to the drinks, one slot dedicated to the food.) Opportunity to interact with the delegates e.g. a welcome address or giveaways Two delegate passes Listing as event sponsor Insert of one promotional item in the delegate bags Friday, September 11 Friday Night Fever: The Opening Dinner Party 3,000 + 19% VAT (Two slots are available: One slot dedicated to the drinks, one slot dedicated to the food.) Opportunity to interact with the delegates e.g. a welcome address or giveaways Two delegate passes Listing as event sponsor Insert of one promotional item in the delegate bags Friday, September 11 & Saturday, September 12 Lunch break 1,500 + 19% VAT (Two slots are available: One slot on Friday, one slot on Saturday) One delegate pass Friday, September 11 & Saturday, September 12 Coffee break 500 + 19% VAT (Two slots are available: One slot on Friday, one slot on Saturday) Delegate passes for a reduced rate
TEM s 2015 artworks are historic maps from the book Maps of Istanbul 1422 1922 seen through the lens of artist Khaled Hafez. With the kind permission of Denizler Bookstore, Istanbul. Live product demonstration 1,000 + VAT As part of the official conference programme (two slots available, Friday and Saturday, 30 minutes, on stage) Insert in delegate bag 500 + 19% VAT per item Promotional items on the leaflet table in the TEM Business Lounge 500 + 19% VAT per item Interested in sponsoring TEM 2015? The leaflet table is one of the most frequented places at TEM. It is the place where you grab brochures, leaflets, DVDs, and the conference programme, and also where you can recharge your smartphones and tablets. You can display up to two items for a package price. Please get in touch with TEM s production manager Daniel Batyi at daniel@touringexhibitions.org If you have any questions or ideas for TEM, then drop an email to conference manager Daniel Batyi to find out how we can get you involved. It is about you take the chance to be an active participant in shaping and influencing the future of TEM. daniel@touringexhibitions.org