2023 ERA Global Conference in Malta

Conference Agenda

Monday 19 June, 2023 (Set up Day)

12.00 – 18.00 ERA Office open (for logistics and assistance)

12.00 – 14.00 ERA GLOBAL Committee meetings (members only)

15.00 – 17.00 ERA GLOBAL Board meeting (for board members only)

15:00 – 18.00 Registration open

16.00 – 21.00 Exhibitor booth set-up

19.30 – 23.00 ERA GLOBAL Platinum Dinner (by invitation only)

Tuesday 20 June, 2023 (Conference, Panels and Welcome Day)

08.30 – 18.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

08.30 – 18.00 Registration open

09.00 – 18.00 Show Floor open

09.00 – 13.00 Business Speed Dating event for first time attending companies (doors open 08:45)

The Speed Business Dating event is a popular new initiative which was piloted in 2018. The event aims to support first time attending companies at our conference by meeting with key industry players. More details can be found in our Business Speed Dating section.

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

17.00 – 18.30 Panel Discussions on the Show Floor (further information will be provided later in the Panel Discussions section)

18.30 – 19.30 Opening Reception

Wednesday 21 June, 2023 (Conference, Panels and Emma Awards Day)

08.30 – 18.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

08.30 – 18.00 Registration open

09.00 – 18.00 Show Floor open

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

17.00 – 18.30 Panel Discussions on the Show Floor (further information will be provided later in the Panel Discussions section)

19.30 – 23.00 EMMA Awards Ceremony 2023 and networking event

23.00 – 02.00 EMMA Award After Show Party

Thursday 22 June, 2023 (Last Conference Day)

08.30 – 16.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

08.30 – 16.00 Registration open

09.00 – 17.00 Show Floor open

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

Hotel & Travel

The Malta Conference will take place in the famous Westin Dragonara Resort from 20 to 22 June 2023. The hotel has excellent conference facilities and will provide a great backdrop for our business meetings and conference events.

The enviable location of The Westin Dragonara Resort offers a number of unique sea-side locations as well as cozy indoor venues. This exceptionally versatile venue for both meetings and banquets offers a scenic, exclusive setting on a private peninsula in St. Julian's, Malta. With 17 flexible meeting rooms and 1,400 square meters of dynamic meeting space, our Malta Conference Centre can comfortably support any group configuration, from the smallest breakout sessions to large, theatre-style seminars. Natural daylight can also be enjoyed in all of our Syndicate Rooms, while a private patio makes for al fresco coffee breaks inspired by the scenic beauty of the St. Julian's coastline.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN

For more information on Marriott's Commitment to Cleanliness, please visit their corporate site.

Covid-19 Event Safety

• F+B stations include protective sneeze guards
• Meeting space capacities and configurations follow social distancing guidelines
• Offers single serve F+B options
• Third-party partners comply with MI cleanliness standards

Awards are dedicated to ERA GLOBAL members 

The EMMA Awards provide a ceremony to honour the Home Shopping Industry’s most respected individuals. The event provides an exciting awards ceremony that honours networks, suppliers and individuals amongst the ERA GLOBAL members for their ingenuity, creativity and rewards outstanding achievement in the Home Shopping Industry.

The EMMA Awards offers each ERA GLOBAL member the opportunity to recognize a colleague or institution during the ERA GLOBAL Conference. ERA GLOBAL highlights the winners' work and achievements during the EMMA ceremony. This evening allows the conference attendees to gather and share experiences during a powerful and moving occasion.

Sponsorship & Show Floor

Sponsoring the ERA GLOBAL Conference gives you direct exposure to approx 400 international attendees, multi-channel specialists and suppliers from the Multi-Channel Home Shopping industry from over 40 countries.

 

 

This is your chance to get your brand noticed, enhance your company image, increase your network and of course grow your business at this unique conference.

Sponsoring pays off

The cost of sponsoring may be lower than you expect as Sponsors not only get great promotions but also receive free tickets to the conference as part of the package (how many depends on your level of sponsorship - Main Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor or Bronze Sponsor). 

For detailed information, please refer the Malta Pricing And Sponsorship Booklet on the right hand side of this page, under EVENT DOWNLOADS.

Business Speed Dating Event

• Are you new to the industry or in the community?
• Do you want to grow your business network?
• Do you want the world to know your products?
• Do you want to find new channels to sell your products?

If this is the first time that you or your company are attending the ERA GLOBAL conference consider joining us for this event and benefit from getting directly connect with established industry players. Let the world and the most influential professionals know about your company and your products!

Newcomers will meet with established industry players and have a chance to present their product(s) and/or make valuable business contacts.  ERA GLOBAL will bring together a balanced mix of product suppliers, distributors and service providers to meet the first timers.

The first timers and established companies will be grouped together in approx. 10 min sessions so that both companies can quickly present who they are and then discuss potential business opportunities. At the end of a meeting session,  the business speed dates will rotate and new parties are introduced to each other.

The win-win outcomes are:

• The 1st timer receives important business leads. Additionally, he/she might receive guidance on how to be a trusted business partner in this industry.
• The established industry player is presented with fresh new ideas and potentially a new business partner.

The full Business Speed Dating program will be announced prior to the conference.

Pricing

*NOTE:
The room rental for the meeting rooms is for a period of 3 event days plus half a day for set up and includes one free registration.

Suites can be booked through ERA GLOBAL for 4 nights minimum stay (Monday Check in and Friday Check out) along with a full registration pass. Please note that no furniture can be removed,  only additional banqueting chairs can be provided . Above pricing includes breakfast for single or double use .

For detailed information, please refer the Malta Pricing And Sponsorship Booklet on the right hand side of this page, under EVENT DOWNLOADS.