UK - This year's PLASA Rigging Conference, 12-13 September 2011, presents many of entertainment rigging's pioneering icons. Industry heavyweights - Alan Jacobi, LVO, Steve Colley and Chris Blakeley - will headline this year's unmissable conference that will give you the opportunity to hear from over 40 industry experts and provide an invaluable international networking opportunity.

Over the action packed two day conference, sharing their creative visions and a wealth of experience, speakers and panellists will include:

Michael Anderson, Ilan Bahar, Derrick Bailes, Rinus Bakker, Nick Barnfield, Chris Böettger, Ron Bonner, Harry Box, Simon Caldwell, Andy Charlesworth, Neil Darracott, Don Dimitroff, Tony Dickson, Robin Elias, Sally-Ann Dod, Cristiano Giavedoni, Amedeo Guizzi, Roger Hamilton-Smith, Marc Hendriks, Chris Higgs, Scott Johnson, Sven Knight, Oz Marsh, Abigail Matthews, Matthias Müller, Shawn Nolan, Eric Porter, Michael Reed, Malcolm Richards, Bill Sapsis, Pete Smith, Bob Stagg, Mark Surtees, Chris Walker, Dave Weatherhead, Steve Williams and Q Willis.

The full conference programme and a précis of their sessions can be viewed on the conference website www.plasariggingconference.com

Over 100 delegates have already booked leaving limited last minute places available. Book today to take advantage of the discounted late rate of £240 + VAT (£200 + VAT for PLASA Members, NRC or ETCP qualified) and if you recommend a colleague at the time of booking this rate will also be honoured. All conference delegate passes include complimentary access to the PLASA 2011 exhibition running alongside the conference.

Last year's PLASA Rigging Conference took place amidst universal acclaim from the global entertainment rigging community. Over 200 delegates attended from 22 countries with many subjects leading on to further focus group discussions. All thoughts and ideas are welcome again this year and interactive participation will be encouraged from the conference floor.

In addition to the conference, a new Riggers Forum is being launched on Sunday 11 September 2011 which is aimed at freelance riggers who are unable to attend the full conference but would nonetheless like to take part in discussions about issues affecting their daily work. Places cost just £40 + VAT and include lunch and refreshments.

For more information please visit www.plasariggingconference.com and book your place at this informal afternoon session.

(Jim Evans)


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