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MD Conference Part 2
Monday, 22 June 2026
BAE Systems is organising a ONE-day MD Conference in Manchester, bringing together 100-110 managing directors for a dynamic programme including a networking reception the night prior. The event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among senior leaders. Building on the success of previous conferences this event seeks a modern venue, ensuring a professional and memorable experience for all attendees.
Proposal Version 1.0
Prepared for BAE Systems, updated on 17 March 2026
Project Summary
Event
MD Conference Part 2
Date
Monday, 22 June 2026
To
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Alternative Dates
Manchester City Centre
Location
Manchester City Centre
ATTENDEES
100-110
Budget Per Person
Total Budget
£30,000
Accommodation
1 night(s) stay for 100-110 guests:
Check-in: Monday 22 June 2026
Check-out: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Agenda
| Day 1 – Mon, 22 June 2026 | Day 2 – Tue, 23 June 2026 |
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• Conference Room Setup : 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Room Type: Main Meeting Space Room Layout: Cabaret Notes: Set and stage required. |
• Event Office: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Room Type: Event Office Room Layout: Boardroom |
• Networking Drinks Reception: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Room Type: Reception Space Room Layout: Reception Notes: Must take place in a separate space. Occasional seating required. |
• Arrival and Registration : 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Room Type: Registration Area Room Layout: Reception |
• Filming Room: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Room Type: Breakout Space Room Layout: Reception Notes: Room must be bright and airy with high ceilings. A private lounge space would be ideal. |
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• Main Plenary Session: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Room Type: Main Meeting Space Room Layout: Cabaret |
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• AM Refreshment break: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Room Type: Catering Area Room Layout: Reception |
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• Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Room Type: Catering Area Room Layout: Rounds Notes: Separate space to the main meeting room and seated. |
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• PM Refreshment break: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Room Type: Catering Area Room Layout: Reception |
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• De-Rig: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Room Type: Main Meeting Space Room Layout: Cabaret |
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Meeting Spaces
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Room Name | Short Description | Header Image | Theatre Style | Rounds | Classroom | Room Type | Standing | Additional Info | Order | Bedroom | Notes | Max Capacity | Description | Boardroom | Headerimageurl | Cabaret Half Rounds | Ushape | Hollowsquare |
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Willow 1 | null | null | null | null | null | b4I | No | null | null | null | null | 130 | null | null | ||||
Restaurant and bar | null | null | null | null | 150 | b4J | No | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | ||||
Willow 2 | null | 120 | null | null | null | b4K | No | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | ||||
Walnut | null | null | null | null | null | b4L | No | null | null | null | 15 | null | null | null | ||||
Acorn | null | null | null | null | null | b4M | No | null | null | null | 6 | null | null | null |
Venue Costs
Item | Unit | Qty | Days | Total NET | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast | £141.67 | 110 | 1 | £15,583.70 | |
Willow Suite - Set up on 22nd June | £0.00 | £0.00 | Complimentary | ||
Restaurant & Pip Bar -Networking Drinks Reception | £5,000.00 | 1 | 1 | £5,000.00 | Exclusive use but semi private as the reception overlooks this area. Alternative would be Willow 2 and pre function area.
Plus service charge at 12.5%. |
Willow Suite - Day Delegate Rate | £54.17 | 110 | 1 | £5,958.70 | Minimum numbers of 90. |
Walnut Room/Studio Suite - Filming Room | £500.00 | 1 | 1 | £500.00 | Rate dependant on room choice. |
Acorn Room - Events Office | £0.00 | 1 | 1 | £0.00 | Complimentary |
Optional - Exclusive Use of Events Floor Supplement | £2,500.00 | 1 | 1 | £2,500.00 |
Total Venue Costs:
£29,542.40
Supplier Costs
Item | Unit Net | Qty | Days | Total NET |
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Total Supplier Cost:
£0.00
Total Event Cost:
£29,542.40
All UK proposal totals are shown exclusive of VAT. Proposals outside the UK include local taxes where applicable.
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