Design Singapore – International Advisory Panel (7 to 11 November 2011)
The seventh annual meeting of the Design Singapore – International Advisory Panel (DSG-IAP) brought together distinguished leaders from the international design and business arena. The Panel, chaired by Mr Edmund Cheng, was held over 5 days at the Four Seasons Hotel. Forde worked closely with the Design Singapore committee for the 3rd time to provide a full range of logistics and management services which ensured the smooth and seamless execution of all programs.
Key Services provided:
- Accommodation andvenue management
- Airport meet-and-greet and transportation logistics
- Social events planning and coordination
We are hiring!
Project Manager – Events Services & Programs
You shall
- Conceptualize, develop and execute all events allocated to your responsibility, ensuring a smooth and successful execution of an event
- Prepare for business proposals, presentations and other materials necessary for an event proposition
- Work closely with our business development and creative teams, providing top class advice and impeccable services to our clients, in accordance to the Forde service methodology
- Manage vendors and suppliers, ensuring quality production and costs control
Requirements:
- You have at least 5 years working experience in the MICE industry
- You possess a Diploma/ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality or Business related certification
- You are a service oriented individual with a passion in the hospitality and MICE industry
- You possess excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- You possess basic marketing knowledge and some creative flair
- You are aggressive, results oriented, able to work independently and in a team
- You are a keen learner, highly resourceful and instinctively competitive
- You possess an excellent track record for leadership capabilities
- You are highly resourceful, have an extraordinary eye for detail and a passion to deliver
- Relevant events-marketing experience, particularly in producing, marketing & organizing events, conferences or seminars will be necessary
- You will be required to travel overseas
Those who desire to make a difference and enjoy working with a group of vibrant individuals in a dynamic company, please send your CV and Cover Letter to admin@fordemedia.com
Internship Program
We are also looking for tertiary students to join us for an internship program in 2012. If you are interested or know someone who may by interested, please write to us at admin@fordemedia.com
Fordee’s Retreat
Fordees Retreat in Cebu Philippines, 8-11th December
After a year of hard work, Fordees will be embarking on a well deserved retreat to beautiful Cebu, Philippines to recharge and revitalize for 2012, which promises to be even busier! Mabuhay Lah!
Clariant Official Opening (1 November 2011)
Partnering Clariant (Singapore) Pte Ltd for the first time, Forde worked closely with Clariant’s Marketing Team from Singapore and China for the Inauguration of Clariant’s Headquarters, SEA & P Region and Global Headquarters of Business Unit Textile
Chemicals. Incorporating the traditional official opening ceremony with a local flavour together with a contemporary official launch event, the Clariant Inauguration Ceremony took place in The Synergy Building, spanning across 4 different office floors, with a total of over 250 guests, media & staff.
At the official launch event, a 3D animation motion graphics clip was developed to announce the relocation of Clariant’s Headquarters to Singapore, as well as to introduce the 12 Clariant Business Units. Utilizing 3 HD projectors to create a panoramic projection image, the dynamic, high-energy 3D motion graphics captured the guests attention and left a deep impression!
For more information on 3D panoramic animation projection, do give us a call and we will be more than happy to show you more!
Infocomm Industry Forum 2011 (25 October 2011)
The Infocomm Industry Forum 2011 (IIF2011) which was held at the Orchard Hotel on 25th October 2011, was a resounding success with an attendance of over 350 delegates. The
half-day event saw the attendance of several top level attendees from various government, corporate and the academic sectors. The event featured a line-up of renowned international speakers who shared about topics related to the forum theme of “Innovating in a new Converging World”. The panel also provided an intense discussion session amongst the panellists and the attendees.
The IIF2011 also provided an opportunity for the attendees to use a web-based mobile application that allows them to view the information about the forum, take notes, post questions to the speakers as well as participate in the feedback/polling questions, all done real-time via their mobile devices.
To find out more about the mobile application, contact us today!
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund Charity Ride 2011 (29 to 30 July 2011)
An exciting charity cross-country sporting event that Forde is very much looking forward to!
Forde is working closely with the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) for this inaugural charity ride that seeks to raise S$300,000 for needy patients and their families.
Come 29 July, Forde and some 50 cyclists will be cycling from Malacca, the place of origin of Mr Tan Tock Seng, to Singapore. The team will then be joined by over 150 cyclists in Singapore, completing a 34Km ride to TTSH, all in a bid to raise as much funds as possible.
Registration is now closed; however, you can still do your bit for charity by donating and supporting the cause at this URL https://www.give.sg/org/TTSH/CharityRide2011 .
Look out for more exciting photos of the event!
Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Ground-Breaking Ceremony 2011 (9 June 2011)
To mark the momentous event of the setting up of Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft New Service Center at the Seletar Aerospace Park, Bell Helicopter has engaged Forde to manage their Ground-Breaking Ceremony. Attended by over 50 invited guests from the media, government and private sectors, Forde worked closely with Bell Helicopter to ensure that the event space was welcoming and conducive.
Key Services Provided:
- Registration & hospitality management
- Venue set-up including tentage set-up, ground-breaking ceremonial props, etc
- Program planning
Aon Hewitt Best Employers in SINGAPORE 2011 Award Ceremony (29 Apr 2011)
Forde has the privilege of working hand in hand with Aon Hewitt for the prestigious Best Employers in SINGAPORE 2011 Award Ceremony held in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore, for the 1st time. The award ceremony commemorates all the organizations that have the best people management practices amongst the 900 participanting organisations.
With over 170 invited guests attending the event, we provided a smooth execution of program despite having an extremely tight lead time. Guests were able to enjoy the specially selected buffet menu at 2 different sessions, uniquely set through a well crafted plan carried out by the team.
At the end of it all, award recipients were also invited on stage to take some photos and celebrate their success.
Key services provided:
• Dinner venue management
• Awards ceremony and dinner program planning
• Video production: Story-boarding, onsite filming and post-filming production
• VIPs and Award recipients management
Novartis CML Meeting (18 – 20 March 2011)
Forde once again partnered with Novartis Oncology for the 2nd annual meeting for CML advocates from the Asia-Pacific Region from 18th to 20th March 2011. This event is truly a “dream come true” for Asian CML advocates and in its short life Rising Sun has become a key meeting for CML patients groups from across the Region. Rising Sun brings together representatives from China, Hong Kong, Korea, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. These advocates, who are joined by speakers from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland and the US, spent three days at the Fairmont Hotel getting to know each other and sharing best practices.
For this annual event which involved the bringing together of CML patient advocates and care givers, Forde had worked closely with the Steering Committee and Novartis to provide a full suite of event consultancy and management services.
Key services provided:
• Registration & secretariat services: online registration portal and on-site registration management
• Accommodation and conference venue management
• Airport meet-and-greet and transportation
• Meeting program planning
• Social events planning: Welcome Dinner & Offsite Dinner
1st Avaya Supplier Day (5 April 2011)
The inaugural AVAYA Supplier Day, hosted by top management executives from AVAYA, was a resounding success with more than 150 international suppliers and partners attending the insightful one-day conference held at The Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.
Forde had worked very closely with the AVAYA team to ensure the meeting’s agenda is not compromised despite the earthquake and tsunami in Japan which inevitably affected travel plans and business operations.
Apart from a full-day of informative sharing and updates, there was also a Key Suppliers Awards Presentation ceremony which saw up to 75 attendees receive acknowledgement and recognition for their strong support to AVAYA. To top it all off, a networking cocktail reception was organized to end on a high note, till the 2nd AYAVA Supplier Day.
Key services provided:
• Registration & secretariat services: online registration portal and on-site registration management
• Event website development
• Design and production of marketing collaterals
• Conference venue management
• Conference programme planning
• Social event planning: networking cocktail reception
