Center for Mental Health Services & Criminal Justice Research
IMS delivers multi-day conferencing solution for a first-annual event.
Located:
Philadelphia, PA Industry:
Public Policy / Research
The Center for Mental Health Services & Criminal Justice Research is dedicated to conducting high quality, innovative research that will improve the ways in which the mental health and criminal justice systems respond to the needs of persons with mental illness and inform the policies that are intended to affect these responses. The Center was established in September 2002 and is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.
The Situation
3 Day Conference in downtown Philadelphia
Multiple presenters in multiple rooms happening simultaneously
Panel Discussions, Audience Q&A
Multi-Source video playback
Client Needs
First large-scale conference for the organization
Meeting planner had numerous questions and ideas for the event
Equipment needed to be moved from room to room each day depending on presenters
Each presenter needed assistance in setting up presentations
The IMS Solution
One dedicated project manager to the event, available via cell and e-mail 24/7
Reliable, professional technician to interact with the planners and presenters
Wireless microphones and wireless presentation controls in all rooms
Results
A successful multi-day conference for the client
Client was able to easily ask questions and smoothly make changes prior to the event
Each presenter had personal assistance in setting up their presentations, resulting in increased presenter confidence and audience retention
