Testimonials

“Balancing voluntary roles with organisations like the WMS alongside a busy working life can be challenging, but the Azura team made it as easy as possible. I have served on the Executive Board since 2010 and was the WMS Treasurer for the past six years, making sound financial decisions thanks to the meticulous preparation of all necessary financial documents and the great support from the Azura team. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Clare and her team. They are a pleasure to work with, especially when organizing the annual Congress, where they bring great creativity and enthusiasm. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Azura Events.”

Gisèle Bonne, Research Director, Institute of Myology, Paris, France.

“I have been a member of the World Muscle Society for many years and have participated in various activities of the WMS Committees, as well as in organising the Society’s annual Congresses since 2018, starting with the Congress in Mendoza, Argentina. Over the years, I have observed the increasing professionalism in organising Congresses, the dissemination of activities worldwide via the Society’s website, and the coordination among the Society’s Committees on education, inclusion, myology across the world, and environmental sustainability, among others. Without the support of the Azura team, led by Clare, carrying out these activities would not be feasible. The team effectively combines operational efficiency with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere, fostering participation and encouraging ideas and initiatives that are vital for coordinating efforts among individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. If I were to organise an event, I would not hesitate to engage Azura to ensure its success, and I hope this will be the case for a future edition of the annual WMS Congress in my country.”

Jorge A Bevilacqua, Professor of Neurology and Professor of Anatomy, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.

“I have been a member of WMS for many years and served as the Society’s President for the last six. Working with the Azura team, in particular, Clare, during this time made my job much easier. Their knowledge of the organisation and commitment to excellence meant I could always rely on them. Their management of the WMS annual Congress over the past 10 years has significantly strengthened it, and their secretariat support has been invaluable, from establishing and managing new committees to conducting our Executive Board elections. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Azura Events.”

Professor Volker Straub, Newcastle University, and World Muscle Society Executive Board Member.

“The recent WMS Congress in Prague was a wonderful experience, both scientifically and socially. The scientific programme was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the broad range of research topics, from the latest results in CAR-T cell therapies to mega-clinics in India. The Congress offered fantastic networking opportunities with colleagues from around the world, and it was lovely to see many old friends and meet new ones. Thanks to Clare and her team, the organisation of the event was extremely professional, and everything ran smoothly. I received a lot of positive feedback, and many colleagues said that this was one of their favourite WMS Congresses. Thank you very much also to the local organisers and the wonderful city of Prague!”

“The Azura Events team were incredibly responsive to our suggestions. It was amazing to see that they implemented all of the small details that were discussed at our monthly meetings. These small details made the difference in creating a unique Congress experience that imbued our vision of equity, collaboration, and diversity.”

Congress Chairs: Lindsay Alfano, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA and Chris Weihl Principal Investigator. Professor of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Charleston, South Carolina, USA October 2023]

“Clare Beach and her wonderful team from Azura Events were absolutely essential to the success of the 27th World Muscle Society Congress, and the epitome of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. Organization of this hybrid international scientific congress during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Fiona required extraordinary diligence, creativity, attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills – very few are capable of accomplishing such a complex multitude of tasks, and fewer still can do so with the degree of finesse and good will of Clare and her team. Clare’s outstanding leadership, sense of humour and superb ability to translate the ideas of the local organizing committee into a brilliant and unique event are exceptional, and it was truly a privilege and pleasure to work with the Azura Events team.”

Dr. Grace Yoon, Professor of Paediatrics (Clinical Genetics and Neurology), The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada.  [9-15th October 2022, Halifax, Canada]

“I had the pleasure of working with Clare and her team in the lead up to, and execution of, the 27th Annual WMS Congress. I was impressed at every stage with Clare’s attention to detail and effortless sense of collaboration. When we started the planning process, we were unsure what impact the pandemic and the necessary restrictions might have on event execution, but Clare and her team approached each contingency with a level head and an open mind. On-site I was impressed by the clarity of communication that the team has clearly perfected. Not once did it ever feel as though there were too many cooks, this is a group that not only knows their business and their clients, but also know each other and work as one streamlined cohesive unit.”

Andrew Tyne, Event Manager, Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  [Halifax, Canada October 2022]

“I have had the pleasure of organising the WMS Pre-Congress Teaching Course for the last 5 years with the outstanding support of Clare and her team at Azura Events. She and her whole team were so handsome and helpful to ease my workload. Her professionalism with a smile is an extraordinary gift these days! Together we mastered the jump to online only and now a hybrid performance of the teaching course! Thanks so much and more to come!”

Prof. Benedikt Schoser, WMS Executive Board Member and Pre-Congress Teaching Course Chair.  [9-11th October 2022, Halifax, Canada]

“I am delighted to provide this testimony to Clare Beach PCO & Managing Director Azura Events Limited and her team. The British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) engaged the services of Azura Events to organise a conference in Brighton in 2015. The enormous success of this conference led to a continuing appointment for subsequent years, until 2021, when Clare decided to withdraw from her role due to personal reasons. Her work consisted of all aspects of the conference, such as sponsor & exhibition management, venue, A.V. & catering management, registration and accommodation management and programme management. Due to her efficient working, BMLA extended her role as membership manager with support for the Executive Council as required. She also expanded the BMLA exposure on social media and dealt with general enquiries received by the association. Her expertise mainly came in handy during the COVID-19 pandemic 2021 when we were obliged to hold a virtual conference. A regular mailshot ensured that the membership remained well informed and encouraged to participate – the earlier worries about the numbers registering soon proved irrelevant.”

“As a Founder Member of the BMLA way back in 1982, I am personally grateful to Clare and her team for keeping the BMLA going during the difficult times of the pandemic. While we are sure to miss her enthusiasm, Clare has made certain to leave the helm in the capable hands of her established team, and we look forward to many more years of this symbiosis. As Vice President of the BMLA and, on behalf of the BMLA Executives and members, we extend our best wishes to Clare.”

Vasant Oswal, MB, MS, FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Ed), DLO, DORL

Emeritus Consultant Otol. H & N Surgeon. James Cook University Hospital, Cleveland, UK

Vice President & Chair, Ed Committee, British Med Laser Association.

Secretary-General, European Laser Association.

Founder Chair, Asia-Pacific Laryngology Association.

[May 2021]

“I have been working with Clare Beach and the Azura Events team since 2016. At the time I was organising as Co-Chair, the international meeting of the World Muscle Society (WMS) held in Saint Malo, France on October 2017. Since then, I continue to work with Azura Events team, as Treasurer of the WMS and as such a member of the Program committee of the annual meetings of the society.”

“For five years, having been involved in the organisation of 5 annual meetings of the society in close interaction with Clare Beach and the Azura Event team, I can attest how highly professional Clare Beach and her team are.”

“The WMS annual meetings gather about 700 to 900 attendees from 30-40 different countries which necessitate organising venues and negotiating sponsorship, developing specific accountancy and local tax negotiations, together with high interactions with local DMC’s and academic committees in order to set up high level scientific academic programs as well as associated social events.”

“In all this, the Azura Events team has always demonstrated and continue to exhibit an exceptionally skilled approach to communication and leadership as well as total accuracy in reporting, strong integrity, and complete reliability. The team has shown resourcefulness and unlimited creativity. All along the different steps of the meeting preparations, necessary processes are always appropriately prioritised and completed in due time. Accountancy has always been perfect, and everything go smoothly thanks to their professional work. And on top of this always with a smile and enthusiasm. Along the last five years, Clare Beach and her team have demonstrated their professionalism at all levels and instil true confidence in them.”

“I have therefore no hesitation in recommending Clare Beach and the Azura Events team.”

Gisèle Bonne, PhD. Research Director at Inserm. [May 2020]

“I have been working with Clare Beach and the Azura Events team since 2016. At the time I was organising as Co-Chair, the international meeting of the World Muscle Society (WMS) held in Saint Malo, France on October 2017. Since then, I continue to work with Azura Events team, as Treasurer of the WMS and as such a member of the Program committee of the annual meetings of the society.”

Vishal Madan, BMLA President, Consultant Dermatologist, Laser and Dermatological Surgeon for Everything Skin Clinic™.  [May 2020]

“In 2020, the World Muscle Society, as so many learned societies, held its first virtual congress due to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement to move online rather than meeting in Halifax, Canada was postponed for quite a while, because in April 2020 there was still the hope that the pandemic would be over by October. The decision to cancel the Halifax meeting and to use a digital event management platform was unavoidable and came with many uncertainties. Would we be able to capture at least part of the fantastic spirit and atmosphere of our annual meetings? Would there be enough interest from the neuromuscular community to register and to participate in the congress? And would our dedicated sponsors still be committed to supporting a digital event? Fortunately, the answer to all these questions turned out to be a resounding, ‘Yes’! The 25th WMS anniversary congress, despite the fact that it was entirely digital, was nevertheless a great success. It could not, of course, replace the value of an in-person meeting, the scientific discussions over coffee breaks and at poster sessions, the social interactions at the joint meals, the excursion or the dance floor. Nonetheless, we had a record number of participants, had great oral and poster presentations, excellent question and answer sessions, fantastic industry symposia and an extremely successful teaching course.”

“The feedback we received through the evaluation forms was overall very positive and many participants mentioned that the WMS meeting was one of the best-organised virtual congresses they had attended. This was due to the wonderful support from Clare Beach and her colleagues from Azura Events.

“Thank you for your excellent organisation of the WMS 2020 Virtual Congress!”

Volker Straub, President WMS.  [2020]

“We had the pleasure of working with Clare Beach and her team for The British Medical Laser Association Educational Courses and Annual Conference here at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow on 8-10th May 2019. Our involvement with them from start to finish was always friendly and professional. They were extremely thorough in their planning, in plenty of time ahead of the event and communication was accurate and clear. They clearly had a focus on integrity in their approach to the conference planning and delivery. All our staff here really enjoyed working with them and appreciated their inclusive approach as part of the extended conference delivery team.”

“I have no hesitation in recommending them as a great team to work with and we hope to welcome you back to the venue again soon.”

Carla Rickett, Meetings & Events Revenue Manager, ParkInn by Radisson.  [May 2019]

“Azura Events have once again provided us with excellent conference organisation and management services, this time for the 2018 Spring Conference of the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy, held in London in April. Their competence, expertise, efficiency and friendliness made the conference a complete success both scientifically and financially, and it was a pleasure to work with them. We would recommend Clare Beach and her Azura Events team without hesitation.”

Prof Rafael Yáñez, Treasurer, British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy.  [Annual Conference Spring 2018]

“The organisation of the World Muscle Society Pre Congress Teaching Course in Paris 2nd – 3rd October 2017 went extremely smoothly thanks to the great professionalism of the Azura Events team. I am very grateful for that.”

Prof. Marianne de Visser, Dept. of Neurology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  [Paris]

“We have been working together for 2 years or so to prepare for this event. I’m so glad that Francesco Muntoni who co organised the WMS Brighton meeting in 2015, recommended Azura Events to help us in this venture of organising this large international meeting. You and your whole team have been so professional all along the different steps of this long trip together. Everything went smoothly thanks to your professional work! And on top of this always with smile and enthusiasm.”

Dr Gisèle Bonne, Institut de Myologie, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.  [Saint Malo in October 2017]

“I had the pleasure of working with Clare during her time running events for the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT). As chair of the Local Organising Committee for the BSGCT 2017 event in Cardiff, Clare and I worked closely together to deliver a conference that will live long in the memory. Clare and her team were simply superb to work with – incredibly well organised, always going the extra mile to deliver conferences that run like clockwork. No stone was left unturned, and every detail was attended to, and Clare and her team were consummate professionals. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Clare and her team and I have no reservation in recommending Clare and the Azura Events team to anybody looking to deliver a memorable conference.”

Dr Alan Parker, Cardiff University.   [Cardiff, UK, 2017]

“Working with Clare and the Azura Events team to deliver the 2017 British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy meeting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Dance in Cardiff has been an absolute delight from start to finish. Clare was the epitome of professionalism throughout and, together with her team, helped us to deliver a wonderful event that ran smoothly and efficiently, and which was uniformly lauded by delegates, speakers and sponsors alike. Organising the event from over a year in advance of the conference, Clare made visits to Cardiff to view potential conference venues, headquarter hotels and venues for the conference banquets, and was in constant dialogue with key personnel at each venue to ensure smooth running of the event. This attention to detail was key to delivering am amazing conference for the ~350 delegates, and a truly spectacular conference banquet. In addition, Clare took care to deal with all the requirements of invited speakers including communication and invites related to the conference, travel arrangements and reimbursements, and hotel bookings, and was always “on site” during the conference to deal with any potential issues. In addition to her organisational skills for the conference, Clare also negotiated with potential sponsors for the conference and helped to bring in record amounts of sponsorship, thus enabling the society to turn over a healthy profit from the event. In short, Clare and her team delivered a magnificent event, within budget and which ran like clockwork. I have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Clare and her team to anyone considering organising a conference, and I would like to personally thank Clare and her wonderful team for organising a conference that will live long in the memory in Cardiff.”

Alan Parker, BSGCT 2017 Conference Chair.  [Cardiff 2017]

“I worked with Clare to successfully deliver the European Conference on Donor Health and Management (ECDHM) for over 200 delegates which was held in Cambridge in July 2016. Throughout the lifetime of the conference, Clare and her expert team provided a professional, efficient and above all experienced service. The conference was a great success. It was delivered on time, within budget and received massively positive feedback from delegates. Much of Clare’s work took place behind the scenes, where she used her expertise to meet the needs of organisers, suppliers, delegates and speakers. It was a pleasure to work with Clare and I have no hesitation in recommending her. I look forward to working with her again in the future.”

Nick Watkins, Assistant Director – Research and Development at NHS Blood and Transplant.

“Clare administered the organisation of three annual scientific meetings that were satellite meetings of a larger one. She knew exactly what was needed and when, and kept the scientific organisers on track with their responsibilities. The outcome has been excellent each time. And all done with a smile and a little humour thrown in for free.”

Dr Sara Mole, University College London.  [London]

“I have worked with Clare Beach through several BSGCT conferences, and during her organisation of the BSGCT regular teleconferences. She has the ability to make things run exceptionally smoothly, by creative forward planning and highly efficient organisation. I would say my experience with her has been superior to those with a number of other conference organisers, including that of the European Society of Cardiology, which charged a great deal more for their services. Her ability to help raise sponsorship is also outstanding, and more than pays for her time. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any kind of conference organisation.”

Sian Harding, Professor at Imperial College London.

“Clare from Azura Events has a great ability to assess her client’s needs and desires to create fun, engaging and unique events that people really enjoy.
Underpinning the end result is a robust plan, carefully executed with attention to detail and sound research. Clare strikes a good balance between taking advice and requests from her clients and infusing events with her own ideas and inspiration.”

Renée Watson, Watson Consultancy and European Society for Gene & Cell Therapy Business Manager.  [Oxfordshire]

“Just completed 33rd British Medical Laser Association conference in Brighton 15 – 17 April 2015, with Clare Beach and her team at Azura Events as PCO. If anyone out there is thinking of engaging Clare Beach for your event, don’t think, just do it. You will not have one iota bit cause to regret. You can’t get more professional than Clare. Hope to have you for 34th and plus.”

Vasant Oswal, MB,MS,FRCS(Eng),FRCS(Ed),DLO,DORL. [Brighton, April 2015]

“I have been working with Clare Beach of Azura Events since 2015 in my role as member of the WMS Programme Committee and the Executive Board, after having hosted the WMS Congress myself in Berlin, 2014. The annual WMS Congress is held on each continent of the world and in many different countries with a focus on the experience of local flair concerning science but naturally also concerning culture and society. The nature of this congress requires a personality that can handle the respective characteristics of different scientists in many different countries.”

“I have experienced that Clare invests herself with an outstanding enthusiasm, devoted to the success of each meeting. This includes site visits all over the world, communication with the local professionals and the local organisers showing an absolutely fine-tuned level of professionalism combined with a perfect level of commitment for all the different levels of action. Clare is very knowledgeable and has an obvious long-standing experience not only in organising scientific congresses but also in guiding and accompanying academic societies.”

“Clare combines a fabulous sense of humour and keeps relaxed and friendly in even the most difficult situations that one can imagine. She is always well-prepared; any matters are executed on time, and she is always goal-driven in her decisions. Clare is very accessible to changes that may arise last minute and keeps flexibility. This was particularly true for the switch to a pure on-line meeting during the past two years. Clare has proven to be a constant reliable and trustworthy partner that made these two virtual congresses a great success also.”

“In addition to her personal skills, she knows how to most positively motivate her fantastic team that works with her.”

Professor Werner Stenzel, Head of Neuromuscular diagnostic and research unit, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

“I have worked with Clare Beach in my different functions first as Treasurer and then as President of the World Muscle Society. This involved, over the last five years, organising four international academic congresses in different countries and on different continents. These congresses were attended by 700 to 1000 attendees from 30-40 different countries and required setting up a high level academic program, organising venues and negotiating sponsorship, developing specific accountancy and tax negotiations as well as relating to local PCOs and academic committees.”

“In all of these dealings Clare Beach has shown an exceptional level of professionalism combined with a sound and level-headed judgement. Processes were always appropriately prioritised and duly completed in time. Accountancy was immaculate. Academic considerations were taken into prompt account. In addition to making the cogwheels turn smoothly in what was always complex undertaking, Clare Beach profits from her extensive experience in congress organisation and the running of academic societies, and is capable of combining this with smart anticipation. The latter is very much needed if settings are not completely standardised as you would expect if you organise world congresses on different continents.”

“In all of these proceedings, which involved times of high work intensity and sometimes navigating conflicting interests, Clare Beach displayed her affable nature and great sense of humour – certainly qualities that make life and collaboration so much more pleasant and easier.”

Professor Thomas Voit, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London

“I have been working with Clare and Azura Events for the last four years and their work has been transformative for the BMLA. Clare is well organised, responsive and I value her experience and expertise as a conference organiser very highly. It is always a pleasure to work with her, not only with our annual conferences but with the organisation of our membership and the development of our web platforms.”

Tom Lister, Consultant Clinical Scientist and head of laser service at Salisbury District Hospital and BMLA Scientific Programme Chair.

“I have been working with Clare Beach at Azura Events for almost a year now, and have been enormously impressed with the service. I have long experience of organising scientific meetings and have used companies from the very small to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which has a large dedicated staff to oversee its 30,000 delegate annual meeting. The present meeting being organised by Azura Events is complex, since it is joint between the British Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) and the British Society of Cardiovascular Research (BSCR). It showcases the three BHF Centres of Regenerative Medicine (CRM). I am on the organising committees of the BSGCT and BSCR meetings, and am Director of one CRM. I have been very happy with the efficiency of the programme development which was completed well in advance. Clare Beach has been highly effective keeping all the complex issues on track, including balancing budgets between the societies and with the CRM. She was proactive in seeking out the venues and advising on social events. There was a great deal of energy put into finding sponsorship, and Azura Events has been better at this than any company I have worked with, including the ESC (which has an established database of sponsors). I would certainly use Azura Events in the futher and recommend to others.”

Professor Sian Harding, Professor of Cardiac Pharmacology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London.  [Glasgow, June 2015]

“I can thoroughly recommend Clare and the service that Azura Events supply. She is not only highly efficient and has an excellent attention to detail she does it all with a friendly smile!”

Professor Caroline Sewry, University College London.  [September 2015, London]

“As busy clinicians and academics organising an international conference the professional support we receive from Azura Events has been outstanding and invaluable. From setting up the website to monitoring our budget and accounts and agreeing contracts with caterers and venues. We could never have done it on our own.”

Dr Ros Quinlivan, Congress Co-Chair.  [Brighton, September 2015]

“Dear Clare, a brief testimonial from me as chair of the local organizing committee.”

“As you know we did some ground work ahead of commissioning the work to Azura Events. The references were excellent and of close colleagues so this helped us to finalise the decision to work with you for the organisation of the world muscle society meeting 2015. Since the very first meeting it became clear that to work with you was going to be easy. You have always immediately understood the issues debated; you have always been proactive and efficient in the way you have dealt with the various steps that, for 2 years, allowed us to work towards this important event. While many people can be efficient, not all are also pleasant and friendly to work with! To work with you and members of your team has been very easy and pleasant. Every single emails I have received from delegates to this meeting in Brighton have mentioned the excellence of the administrative organization. Both you and your team have helped to make a good scientific event also a pleasant one, so congratulations also to you for the success of this world congress.”

“While I might not be organizing another one of these specific meetings in the foreseeable future as they will now be travelling in other continents, I certainly would be delighted to organize another meeting with you in the future. Many thanks once again”

Professor Francesco Muntoni, UCL Institute of Child Health, London.  [Brighton Dome, Brighton, 2015]

“We had the good fortune of using Azura Events to help with the recent organisation of our joint BSCR/BSGCT meeting in Glasgow, removing all the hassle of the associated administration that a meeting of this nature entails. Clare Beach, the company director was not only efficient and friendly during the whole process but excelled in her attention to detail.”

Professor Yvonne Alexander (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Dr Nicola Smart (University of Oxford), British Society for Cardiovascular Research.  [Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow, 2015]

“I would like to send my thanks to you and your team for your assistance which ensured the success of the recent meeting. Your help in the lead up to the meeting was invaluable, and we thank you for liaising with the venue, arranging catering, handling enquiries, dealing with all the registrations and distribution of information before the meeting. The hard work you put in on the actual day ensured the meeting ran problem-free and our 70 delegates enjoyed the day. Your input and professionalism throughout was a major factor in the success of the conference.”

Dr Steven Howe, Institute of Child Health, University College London.  [Royal Holloway, University of London, 2013]

“I really enjoyed working with Clare who displayed the highest levels of professionalism, commitment and sheer hard work in putting together the highly commended Education Programme for The Meetings Show UK. Extremely flexible, accessible, focussed on delivery and straightforward to work with. Great colleague to have.”

Paul Kennedy MBE, Strategic Business Advisor at The Meetings Show UK. [Olympia, London, 2013]

“I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Clare through my role as a board member for the BSGCT. Recently, I have worked much more closely with her because I was a member of the local organising committee for our annual conference in 2011 (held jointly with the European Society), by leading the local organising committee for this year’s BSGCT meeting and running a satellite meeting for Gene and Cell Therapy for Inherited Metabolic Disease. Clare is extremely professional, very friendly and her assistance has been of great value to the society and to me personally. Whilst organising the two most recent conferences, Clare was immensely organised, able to make constructive suggestions to improve the conference and solved any problems I challenged her with. She had input from the earliest planning stages and was happy to be involved to whatever level was required; from arranging teleconferences and taking minutes to interacting directly with suppliers and venues, acting as an independent event organiser. Even though Clare works for the BSGCT on a flexible basis, she never fails to respond to requests or messages promptly. Her services were instrumental in ensuring that our conferences were delivered on time, within budget, and without anything being overlooked. Feedback we received from delegates about information provided before the conferences, management of registration and assistance during the event was very positive, confirming that Clare was always courteous, professional and helpful. Clare has no problem adapting to dealing with varying numbers of people, handling conferences for 300, 800 and 150 people, as well as members of the society and board on an individual basis. I have no hesitation in recommending Clare and Azura Events to you. The service that she has provided as general secretariat to the BSGCT, her conference support and organisational skills have been faultless.”

Dr Steven Howe, British Society for Gene & Cell Therapy Board Member, 2012 LOC Chair and Gene and Cell Therapy for Inherited Metabolic Disease Meeting LOC Chair, London.  [Institute of Child Health, University College, London, 2012]

“Clare was jointly responsible for organising our combined conference with the ESGCT in Brighton in October 2011. Both board members and the general society membership agreed that this was one of the most successful BSGT events ever held.
This year, she led the local organising committee for our one-day conference at ICH, London. She was involved in all stages of planning the event from abstract submission to managing the registration desk on the day. Again, the event was extremely successful and resulted in a significant profit for the society.
In addition to issues surrounding our annual conference, Clare is responsible for the majority of the administration and paperwork involved in the society. This includes organisation and participation in monthly teleconferences, formulation and circulation of emails to the membership and management of the website. She is exceptionally personable, responds to queries quickly and efficiently and is an excellent first point of contact for the society.
We would be more than happy to recommend her services; both for conference organisation and for her general secretariat skills.”

Professor Adrian Thrasher, President of British Society for Gene & Cell Therapy 2010-2013, London.  [Institute of Child Health, University College London, 2012]

“I have worked closely with Clare for over 4 years now (since 2010) in my role as General Secretary for the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy. Azura Events have provided us with Secretariat services and have been responsible for the organisation of our annual conferences during this time. Our societies’ income has significantly increased under Clare’s management due to her excellent relationship and dogged perseverance with sponsors and exhibitors. I have found Clare to be highly motivated, very personable and extremely organised and have thoroughly enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her services to anyone planning an event.”

Suzy Buckley PhD, Lecturer and Post-graduate Advisor, Gene Transfer Technology Group, Institute for Women’s Health, University College of London.  [London]