EU POLICY FOCUSED ROUNTABLE ORGANIZATION SERVICE

Dods is the Publisher of the Parliament Magazine and the leading media, communications and events business in Brussels. The Parliament Magazine regularly organises a number of events, including roundtables, conferences, debates and receptions on a range of topics. Of particular interest to AALEP members may be their 'Roundtables'. The Parliament Magazine runs dozens of 'Roundtables' or 'Fringe Events' every year.

Roundtables typically last for approximately 2 hours and they attract between 30 and 80 Delegates (MEPs, members of the European Commission, officials from the permanent representations of the EU's member states, NGOs, trade associations and other Brussels stakeholders) to discuss EU policy related issues.

Dods source a chair for the event and a panel of speakers. They also identify with the client, the most relevant audience. Events are often held over breakfast or lunch for convenience sake.

Their Package includes:

• Pre-Event Planning;
• Full Logistic Support;
• Panel and Audience Identification and Selection;
• Pre-Event Marketing through web, digital magazines and e-mails;
• On the day Event Management;
• Post Event Coverage of Main Themes in the Parliament Magazine and Online;
• Venue and Catering Costs;
• Professional Photographer On Site

Other Options include:

• Research dossier on current EU policy on the sector
• Video recording and streaming of the event on Dods website
• Additional interviews/extended coverage of the topic.

Previous subjects of roundtables include: Counterfeit medicines, Gender, Renewable Energy, Food Labeling, Care in the Community, Pensions Gaps, Europe's Brewers Community.