Manchester Central 5 – 7 February 2021
Media Pack New Scientist Live North
Adrian Newton Events Director
❝ February 2021 will see New Scientist Live take its multi-award-winning science festival to the north of England for the first time. New Scientist Live North will feature the same mix of thought- provoking talks, interactive exhibits and hands- on scientific experiences as our hugely successful London show. We are thrilled to be bringing science to life for a whole new audience curious about science and why it matters.
Over three days from 5-7 February at Manchester Central, New Scientist Live North will feature three stages with 45 fascinating talks covering everything from the big bang to the future of artificial intelligence. With seating for over 2,000, visitors will be inspired by our line-up of world-class speakers presenting ideas that explain and shape our world s from gene editing to cosmic expansion.
The heart of New Scientist Live North will be a bustling 1,800 sqm exhibition space, wowing visitors with dozens of engaging exhibits from major STEM institutions and corporations plus interactive activities and inspiring features curated by New Scientist Live.
9,000 highly engaged visitors from across the north of England and Scotland will be inspired by what they hear, see and touch and have their passions awaked by new experiences and ideas.
MATT RIGBY/EYEEM/GETTY MATT We can't wait to see you there. New Scientist Live North
Why Manchester?
As a key transport hub and undisputed ‘Capital of the North’, Manchester is the perfect location to attract visitors from across the north of England and Scotland to experience New Scientist Live North.
Manchester is a world-class hub of scientific and technological learning, research, innovation and industry. It is the city where Rutherford first split the atom and Alan Turing first developed the idea of artificial intelligence. The University of Manchester and nearby Jodrell Bank are pioneers in the fields of graphene and radio astronomy. This makes Manchester the perfect city to host New Scientist Live North.
New Scientist Live North will be partnering with key scientific institutions such as the University of Manchester to highlight the cutting edge research taking place in the region, and giving visitors the chance to meet and discover scientists working at the forefront of their field.
With support from Marketing Manchester, New Scientist Live North will engage with
CHRISTOPHER FURLONG/GETTY IMAGES our audience through Manchester’s key TOM BOURNE / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO technology and media hubs, scientific institutions, schools and universities.
Why don’t you join us too?
Interested in exhibiting? Whatever your objectives, here’s what you can achieve by exhibiting at New Scientist Live North:
❱ Inspire the next generation ❱ Increase your brand’s ❱ Bring your brand to life – into STEM exposure to a highly- be more than just a logo engaged and curious ❱ Engage the public audience ❱ Retail
❱ Showcase your research ❱ Position yourself as an ❱ Inspire girls and women to and innovation employer of choice pursue careers in STEM Marketing strategy & reach
We execute a fully comprehensive marketing strategy across digital, print and social. With a supportive budget, we are able to reach an audience of millions to raise awareness of the wonders of New Scientist Live and continue to achieve incredible growth across the festival.
Monthly website reach Page views Users 8.72m 3.85m
Social media reach
Twitter Facebook 3.4m 3.6m
Instagram 77.3k
Google ad reach #NSLive Impressions Reach 6.2m 4.7m
Social media advertising campaign
Reach 684k VENUE PHOTO: ANDREW PATERSON/ALAMY VENUE PHOTO: Investment opportunties
Exhibiting
At New Scientist Live North we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional exhibitor experiences. New Scientist Live North’s high footfall, visitor density and highly engaged audience offers our exhibitors a truly remarkable opportunity to capitalise on. We collaborate with our sponsors and exhibitors to tailor propositions designed to maximise your return-on-investment.
Stands
SQM rate (£ sterling)
Shell Scheme 200
Space Only 150
We only have 40 stands available so book early to avoid disappointment.
Sponsorship
New Scientist Live North offers bespoke sponsorship opportunities to meet your company’s specific objectives. We will work with you to create a tailored package within your budget designed to deliver measurable results.
We can maximise the impact of your investment through activation across our many platforms including New Scientist magazine, online and social media and through our extensive advertising and PR campaign. Whether you want to increase brand awareness, maximise footfall or just get your message heard, we have something for you.
For more information, get in touch
Adrian Newton Jacqui McCarron Rosie Bolam Events Director Sales Director Exhibition Sales Manager
T +44 2076 111273 T +44 2076 111248 T +44 2076 111238 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected]