Preparations are on for EEMAGINE 2013, the annual convention of the Event & Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), set to take place in Jaipur from September 5 to 7, 2013.
EEMAGINE 2013 will have a number of different modules including a B2B exhibition, the EEMAX awards, and a convention, along with evening galas and after-parties to add the fun element. Commenting on the convention this year, Brian Tellis, President, EEMA said, “The better elements are going to be the exotic venues that Jaipur has to offer. Traditionally we have been bound to places like Delhi, Bombay, Goa, etc., where we have not had any heritage value adding to the venues. But here because it’s Jaipur, we’re going to be exploring the sand dunes, the palaces, and so the venues are going to be new in terms of their freshness.”
The convention will see a few but impactful sessions by some acclaimed international and Indian speakers. The B2B exhibition will serve as a platform for anyone who wants to communicate their offerings to the event management industry such as tourism boards, venues, supply chain, etc.
As part of the Students Contest, EEMA will sponsor 25 students to attend EEMAGINE 2013 and learn from the who’s who of the industry.
EEMA was established in 2008 to recognize the Rs 5,000 crore events and entertainment industry in India. As a voice of the industry, EEMA addresses the problems faced by the fraternity and also recognizes path-breaking work in the industry.
“The high level speakers will add value to the way our members conduct their business, and the way they conduct their lives.” BRIAN TELLIS, Founder, Fountain Head Promotions & Events & President, EEMA
THE SPEAKERS
Robert Norman is a music agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency based in Los Angeles with offices in New York, London, Nashville, and Beijing. Norman represents several well-known musicians and comedians, including Diana Ross, Jeff Beck, The Moody Blues, John Cleese, and Gary Sinise, among others. Prior to joining CAA in 1999, Norman was an agent at Fred Lawrence & Associates Agency and ICM. He began his career as a touring musician.
Jaya Row has been researching and lecturing on Vedanta, the ancient Indian philosophy of the Vedas, for more than 40 years and is a renowned orator and author on Vedanta. Row has been invited to prestigious organisations, including the World Economic Forum - Davos, Young Presidents’ Organisation and the World Bank. She has received recognition at several corporate powerhouses such as Shell, Southern California Edison, ABN Amro Bank and Deutsche Bank, among others.
Roshan Abbas has spent two decades gathering domain expertise in radio, television, theatre, events and BTL, and has recently entered Bollywood. Roshan is a well-known television and radio anchor, having won seven national awards (for Family Fortunes, Public Demand, Livewire, Khanak, Junior Janaab, Toofan Mail, etc.). He entered the field of event management and BTL communication in 1997 with Encompass.
A security expert and formerly a Captain in the Indian Army, Raghu Raman has over two decades of experience in the government and corporate sectors, and is currently CEO of the National Intelligence Grid, Mahindra Group. After leaving the Indian Army, Raman joined the Mahindra Group in 1998 and helped set up the Mahindra United World College.
Ajeet Bajaj, MD, Snow Leopard Adventurers Pvt Ltd., is an adventurer, entrepreneur and Padma Shree award winner. He is the first Indian to have completed the coveted Polar Trilogy—skiing to the North Pole, the South Pole and across the Greenland Icecap. So when he speaks about dreaming big and working hard to achieve those dreams, he speaks from experience.
Antti Ohrling is currently the Country Director of India for Rovio Entertainment/ Angry Birds. He is a serial entrepreneur who combines creativity with strategy. Though Ohrling has 20 international patents to his name, his forte is business and not technology.
Min Chang, President Asia Pacific at DAS (Diversified Agency Services) is leading business development and operational activities in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to this position, Chang was the EVP of Business Development and Client Relations Asia, SVP of Operations and VP of Operations at DAS and led operational effectiveness and efficiency initiatives across Omnicom’s 170+ agencies globally.
Designer Ashish N Soni has carved out a distinctly original niche with a refined and simple sense of aesthetic. Immaculate tailoring and attention to detail derived from a menswear background remains his forte.
THE EEMAX AWARDS JURY MEET
The highlight of the convention will be the EEMAX Awards to recognize experiences that are created and executed by EEMA member agencies. The awards have 26 categories that cover every aspect of the events and entertainment industry, including Best Signature Event, Best Wedding, Best Use of Technology in an Event and Event of the Year. An eminent jury chaired by Prasoon Joshi, Executive Chairman, McCann Worldgroup India, met in Mumbai recently, to judge entries for the EEMAX Awards.
THE VENUES
Jal Mahal
Rajasthali Resort & Spa
Fairmont Jaipur
Jaigarh Fort
Cambay Spa & Resort, Kukas, Jaipur
The highlight of EEMAGINE 2013 is its grand venues in the Rajasthani heritage mould at Jaipur. Another highlight of EEMAGINE 2013 is Marhaba, an evening of music and dance, including performances by Akhil Sachdeva of Nasha Fame, Pakistani darbar dancer Umrao and Acapella group Ragga Trippin.
