JCI Southampton is honoured to be hosting the 2017 National Convention for JCI UK!

We are pleased to welcome you in November 2017 in the beautiful Sea City where we will celebrate the 2017 achievements of members from across the UK.

⍰ Where ⍰
You will be assured of a warm welcome at the four-star Grand Harbour Hotel Southampton. This magnificent hotel is an iconic landmark on the Southampton waterfront and benefits from a city centre location. Take advantage of the luxury of the place - all delegates staying at the Grand Harbour will have free access to the indoor swimming pool and spa.

When?
We will welcome you from Friday 24 November to Sunday 26 November 2017.

Programme

For full details of the programme please visit www.jciuk.org.uk/nc2017/programme

Friday 24th November 2017

We are pleased to be able to confirm that Hampshire Chamber of Commerce have agreed to host a joint event with us on the Friday morning and therefore the day will start at 9am. We will have a number of key note speakers and the TOYP Awards lunch where this year’s JCI UK TOYP Honourees will be recognised. In the afternoon after another keynote speaker and we will have the annual Public Speaking competition.

There will also be an opportunity to hear all about our charity partner Wessex Heartbeat.

Keynote speaker on Friday afternoon (15:30 - 17:00): Nigel Adkins: Promoting a winning mentality

On Friday evening we will head next door to the Dancing Man Brewery, a local independent micro-brewery for a social evening which will include the annual Extempore contest and a fun quiz accompanied by a buffet meal.

Saturday 25th November 2017

Saturday morning will kick off with the Morning Show – a great way to get everyone invigorated for a full day ahead. The National Council will convene shortly afterwards. Whilst the National Council Meeting is going on there will also be the chance to visit the National Oceanography Centre, and also other training sessions.

The afternoon will consist of the Debating competition; another keynote speaker; as well as some fun & informative break-out activities (to include a coffee making experience at the Costa Academy and the chance to design your own Christmas card in our art class).

The Saturday programme will conclude with the sparkling National Awards and Gala Dinner, which will be held in the luxurious setting of the Mayflower Suite at the Grand Harbour hotel. The theme of the dinner is Masquerade Ball.

Sunday 26th November 2017

Sunday morning’s events will include the Senate Breakfast and a training course before we say our farewells around midday.

Hotel Booking

With a city centre location, the Grand Harbour hotel is the perfect port of call for JCI UK National Convention. We’ve negotiated a discounted rate and the discount code for the hotel will be emailed to you along with payment details.

Payment
After registering through Eventbrite, you will receive, within four days, an email from the COC Team detailing the payment options. To qualify for the Early Bird rate you must have paid your balance in full by 15th September.

Cancellations
Cancellations of bookings after 30th September 2017 will not be eligible for a refund except for extraordinary circumstances (whereby the decision of the Convention Organising Committee shall be deemed final).

Any questions?
Contact the COC team by emailing nc2017southampton@gmail.com