Sponsors & Exhibitors

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Academic Venue Solutions are very grateful for the continued support of our partners, whose contributions to AVS and its members are invaluable. With a commitment to providing quality services and the latest products to the meetings and events industry.

Academic Venue Solutions are pleased to introduce leading hospitality suppliers to our members and clients. Our mission is to help member venues to identify and maximise their commercial opportunities, by working collaboratively and strategically. Our partners are of the highest quality, offering ethical products, and have a proven track record offering relevant services to Academic Venues and our clients.

Please take the time during your refreshment breaks to visit the various partners exhibiting at the Academic Venue Solutions Conference 2023.

Main Event Sponsor
Kinetic is the leading event management and student accommodation software supplier to the higher education sector and unique venues. We provide innovative software to help university accommodation and conferencing teams deliver the best student and customer experiences possible. We are the technology partner of choice to the world's leading universities and colleges, supplying mission-critical software to over 350 customers, not to mention over 84% of universities in the UK and Ireland.

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Exhibitors

Allwag For Allwag Promotions, sustainability is key, and our wide range of sustainable promotional merchandise is ready for you to explore and add to your range of give aways, gifts and clothing. As a multi award-winning promotional merchandise and branded clothing supplier, we have helped thousands of companies get their brand recognised. With an in-house design team to bring your designs to life, an experienced account management team to help you find new and inspiring ideas and our warehouse team managing corporate stock schemes and university web shops- Allwag Promotions is set up to manage, advise and assist with all your needs.


Events Management Software that Brings People Together.

Switch is powerful event management software that brings people together. Switch is a cloud-based, fully configurable solution that does the heavy lifting for you. It helps our clients deliver strong commercial performance by being better connected and more in control.


StarRez was founded in 1992 by Alan Knipe. Born out of his love of technology and interest in problem-solving, Knipe wanted to improve the lives of residential communities through innovative, user-friendly software. Now led by our CEO, Travis Knipe, StarRez is a leading residential community cloud management platform, with over 30 years’ experience, 1300 customers worldwide and over 3 million beds under management across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East. The StarRez platform is uniquely equipped to help you transform the traditional investor, developer, and operator relationship into a trusted partnership. Our solutions feature comprehensive functionality and automation capabilities that save your staff time, optimise business operations, and provide powerful and easy integrations so you can deliver exceptional residential experiences. 


First Travel Solutions offers a single point of contact for arranging all of your coach, minibus and managed taxi travel throughout the UK.  We have c.1,500 approved suppliers located across the country, all of whom have met our standards as per our 3 x ISO accreditations, which we hold for Quality, Safety and Environmental Management.  In turn these standards safeguard your own due diligence and duty of care when making your travel arrangements with us.  Furthermore, all of our work is proactively managed by our 24/7 Control Centre, to which you have direct access as a client.  We deal with single vehicle jobs through to managing an overall travel plan for a major event such as the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, etc.  Why not call for some free, expert advice for your next trip from one of our friendly experts?


Welcome to Visions, where innovation meets excellence in AV and technical production. As one of the UK's foremost suppliers in sound, lighting, video, virtual events, event production, and stage design and build, we are committed to delivering unforgettable experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

With our unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we bring your visions to life, transforming, ordinary events into extraordinary spectacles. Whether you're organizing a corporate conference, a live concert, a theatrical production, or a virtual gathering, our dedicated team of professionals is ready to elevate your, event to new heights. Discover the power of immersive audio, breathtaking lighting designs, and stunning visuals that will leave a lasting impression on your audience. From concept to execution, we provide end-to-end solutions tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring seamless integration and flawless delivery.

Now is the time to take your event to the next level. Embrace the possibilities of our state-of-the-art equipment and our team's expertise. Contact Billy today at 07442 815 944 to discuss your vision and let us embark on a journey of unparalleled success together.



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