Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) is pleased to present the premiere Chapter Executive Conference (CEC) in London, UK, on Sunday 14 May and Tuesday 16 May.

The CEC is for the purpose of learning more about WIFTI, building your Chapters, sharing ideas, systems and goals, strategic planning, as well as bringing Chapter members together to network.

The following sessions will be covered:

•             How to maintain a Chapter and build your Board and staff

•             Increasing and retaining your Chapter's membership base and dues

•             Chapter programming - mentorship, PSAs, scholarships, education

•             Chapter fundraising and sponsorship

•             Chapter events - film festivals, signature events

•             Social media and PR

•             Obtaining benefits for your Chapter members

•             How to obtain the best benefit from the WIFTI websites

The conference will provide a shared, confidential take-home package and resources that all Chapters can utilize back in their own countries.

The conference will include a meeting of all the Chapters to discuss the way forward for WIFTI - Chapters will designate one voting member/spokesperson per Chapter.

CEC Delegate Costs

Fee includes Delegate badge to all WIFTI CEC sessions and WFTV (UK) Making a Difference Conference; on-site Continental breakfasts & Light lunches during the 3 days:

Paid up chapters $125 US per person

All other chapters $200 US per person

Delegates are also responsible for their own Flights / London Transportation / Accommodations / Evening Meals - see Accomodations note below.

The conference will be held at the British Film Institute (BFI), Belvedere Rd, South Bank, London SE1 8XT.

In addition to the CEC Conference, WFTV (UK) will be holding a separate conference on Monday 15 May. The WFTV (UK) Making a Difference Conference will bring together top industry experts from the film and TV industry to discuss and share best practices in creating gender equality.

This is an invite only event and all WIFTI CEC delegates are able to attend as part of their CEC registration package.

For those going on to Cannes after, there will also be a party hosted by WFTV (UK) in Cannes as well. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our anchor hotel is Citadines at Trafalgar Square, a modern hotel in an historic London setting. Our daily CEC meetings are a lovely 12-minute walk (.6mi) along the Thames River to the BFI Southbank. Our CEC Welcome Reception and Wine at 9 will be held close to our hotel. The hotel is also an easy walk to a variety of London restaurants and attractions - lists will be provided: West End Theater District, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Big Ben, the National Gallery and more. Charing Cross and Embankment tube stations are a 5-minute walk:

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

http://www.citadines.com/united-kingdom/london/citadines-trafalgar-square-london/location/index.html

18/21 Northumberland Avenue
London WC2N 5EA, Great Britain

SPECIAL CEC RATES per night:

Studio Apt GBP 150 +VAT (20%)

1 Bedroom Apt GBP 230 +VAT (20%)

Studio Apt  (2p) – approx US $184 + VAT

1 bedroom (4p) – approx US $292 + VAT

Attendees must make their hotel reservation directly with Citadines at Trafalgar Square: Delegates should call the Apart’hotel directly at +44 (0) 207 766 3700 or email krists.martinsons@citadines.com and quote the group name WIFTICEC17 as a reference to secure the special rate agreed upon above. Their sister hotel (Citadines Holborn Covent Garden ) is also available at the special CEC rate, accessable through the same website.

ALTERNATE HOTEL SUGGESTIONS

near BFI Southbank(.5mi)

IBIS LONDON BLACKFRIARS HOTEL

Ibis Black Friar London

MAD HATTER HOTEL

www.madhatterhotel.co.uk

PLEASE MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS ASAP - LONDON BOOKS UP FAST!