NICEIC Seminars in London & Cardiff – feedback from Experts who attended.
Prysmian
Great setting, prestigious location. Not impressed by presenter who appeared to forget what
NICEIC stood for. Prize draw was a good idea.
Draka
London was a very prestigious event. Good PR opportunity. Made some good contacts.
Good responses from audience. More people needed.
ABB
Millenium Stadium was a good venue for the Expo but London was squashed. Food in
London was poor but excellent in Cardiff. Were the topics appropriate? Part P might have
been more successful. Difficult to sit on Expert Panel when topic didn’t really address
electrical contracting issues.
NICEIC should have organised tours of both venues which would have been interesting for
visitors.
MGE UPS
London was a great setting. Attendance too low. Not enough time in Expo for the visitors.
Something was wrong with the marketing of the event when 200 people were expected in
Cardiff but only 37 turned up. Thought Q&A session was poor.
OSRAM
Nice venues but not very convenient. Difficult parking for example could give people excuses
not to come. Timing was not good – month end and time of day. Tours of venues would
have been good. Seminar sessions too long - need a tea break.
Proposals for improvements
Timing – early evening would be better. Both seminars took place at year end and month
end. Very busy times for most people. Monday is a very bad day.
Topics
Seminar topics were not related to electrical contractors – too highbrow. Part P or other
legislation issues would draw in people.
Not enough linkage to electrical manufacturers in topics .