2017 DISABILITY MATTERS EUROPE
WELCOME
The 5th Annual Disability Matters Europe Conference & Awards
When: 9-10 October 2017 | |
Where: Parma, Italy | |
Location: STARHOTELS – DU PARC Viale Piacenza, 12/C 43100 Parma Italia |
HOSTED BY:
BARILLA G & R FRATELLI
Barilla is an Italian family-owned food company. Established in 1877, it’s now an international Group present in more than 100 countries. A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready–to–use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know–how. Information about Barilla G & R Fratelli can be found at http://www.barillagroup.com.
Contact Us
Continue to check back with us as we update our sponsors daily! If interested in becoming a Sponsor or participating in the event, there is still time! To become a sponsor, please contact Ivette Lopez, C.O.O. & Chief of Staff; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 1-973-813-7260 x.102.
PROGRAM DETAILS
EVENT ATTIRE
- Conference Attire: Business Attire
- Awards Ceremony & Dinner: Cocktail Attire
LOCATION:
STARHOTELS – DU PARC
Viale Piacenza, 12/C
43100 Parma
Italia
E: duparc.pr@starhotels.it
T: +39 0521 292929
EVENT ATTIRE:
- Conference: Business Attire
- Awards Ceremony and Dinner: Cocktail Attire
HELP:
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:
- Ivette Lopez; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T; +1-973-813-7260 x.102.
AGENDA
The 6th Annual Disability Matters Europe Conference & Awards
MONDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2017: | |
Time | Topic |
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Welcome Reception
Opening Remarks:
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TUESDAY, 10 OCTOBER, 2017: | |
Time | Topic |
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:15 am – 10:15 am | Workforce Panel
Moderator:
Honorees:
Panelist(s):
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10:15 am – 10:45 am | Learning Exercise |
10:45 am – 11:00 am | BREAK |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Specialty Session: Mental Health in the Workplace
Moderator:
Panelist(s):
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12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Learning Exercise |
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm | Keynote Presentation
Introduction:
Keynote:
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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | NETWORKING LUNCHEON |
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | SPECIALTY SESSION: Making the Workplace Organizationally Ready
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3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | BREAK |
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Disability Champion Panel
Moderator:
Honoree(s):
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4:15 pm – 5:15 pm | SPECIALTY SESSION: Legislation Around the Region / Experiential Learning
Moderator:
Facilitator/Presenter:
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5:15 pm – 5:30 pm | Closing Remarks
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7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Cocktail Reception |
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Awards Gala – Dinner, Music |
HOTEL & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The 6th Annual Disability Matters Europe Conference & Awards
HOTEL INFORMATION –
STARHOTELS – DU PARC
Viale Piacenza, 12/C
43100 Parma
E: duparc.pr@starhotels.it
T: +39 0521 292929
To secure a room at the STARHOTELS – DU PARC, please use the following link >>
http://www.starhotels.com/it/i-nostri-hotel/du-parc-parma
Be sure to provide – PROMO CODE: BARILLA EUROPEAN DISABILITY MATTERS
- CLASSIC/SUPERIOR Double Room Single Use: 105 Euro per night
- CLASSIC/SUPERIOR Twin/Double Room: 125 Euro per night
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GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE
(This hotel offers Accessible Rooms)
Largo Piero Calamandrei, 11
43121 Parma
E: info@grandhoteldelaville.it
T:+39 0521 0304
To secure a room at the GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE, please download the following Promo Form, which must be completed and then sent to the hotel at booking@grandhoteldelaville.it.
PROMO FORM:
Italiano / Italian | Inglese / English |
- Two beds Room Single Use: 105 Euro per night
- Double Room Single Use: 120 Euro per night
- Two beds Room or Double: 145 Euro per night
- Junior Suite for 1 or two people: 280 Euro per night
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FROM AIRPORT(S) TO HOTELS:
- From Milan Linate Airport [1 h 38 min (123,7 km)]
- From Orio al Serio [1 h 45 min (163,0 km)]
- From Bologna [1 h 2 min (93,5 km)]
For reserving a transfer service, please refer to:
BluService
Contact: Danilo Russo
E: info@bluservicesrl.com
T: +39-335-8354390
PARKING: Parking available at the venue upon payment (1 EURO per hour; 10 EURO max for the day). Reservations are not allowed.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
TAXI SERVICES:
Parma Taxi
T: +39 0521 252562
BluService
Contact: Danilo Russo
E: info@bluservicesrl.com
T: +39-335-8354390
* If accessible transportation is needed for any segment of the conference, please send an email request to Ivette Lopez; E: ivette@consultspringboad.com, no later than Friday, September 8, 2017.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
http://turismo.comune.parma.it/en/thematic-channels/travel/getting-here
Parma is very small and the taxi service works well. The event venue is in the city centre and a few minutes away other central hotels.
WORKFORCE AWARD |
DISABILITY CHAMPION AWARD | |
Niamh Carew Dell EMC Information Systems Management Limited |
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