ENDORSED EVENTS
As part of its commitment to developing collaboration for better design
around the world, Icsid endorses a wide range of national, regional and
international design-related events including competitions,
conferences, award schemes and exhibitions.
Endorsement categories
Events that already meet Icsid standards and that seek only our recognition and promotion services (mainly recurring endorsements) fall into the promotion category. Events that do not already meet our standards and therefore require collaboration with Icsid in order to meet them, in addition to seeking our recognition and promotion services fall into the collaboration category.
Endorsement process
All endorsement applicants must complete an application form and undergo a formal approval process (including a review by the Icsid Executive Board). Following this approval, all endorsed event organisers sign an agreement with Icsid confirming the fact that all Icsid policies are agreed to. This agreement also details the mutual responsibilities between the event organiser and Icsid.
Endorsement benefits*
The following benefits are available to all endorsed events:
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Formal endorsement from Icsid is a guarantee that the event meets
internationally accepted standards, therefore offering prestige to the
event organiser and reassurance and protection to event participants. Icsid endorsements come with a wide variety of benefits that are
offered for the entire duration of the project and are separated into
two categories: Download endorsement leaflet PDF 192 KB |
Events that already meet Icsid standards and that seek only our recognition and promotion services (mainly recurring endorsements) fall into the promotion category. Events that do not already meet our standards and therefore require collaboration with Icsid in order to meet them, in addition to seeking our recognition and promotion services fall into the collaboration category.
Endorsement process
All endorsement applicants must complete an application form and undergo a formal approval process (including a review by the Icsid Executive Board). Following this approval, all endorsed event organisers sign an agreement with Icsid confirming the fact that all Icsid policies are agreed to. This agreement also details the mutual responsibilities between the event organiser and Icsid.
Endorsement benefits*
The following benefits are available to all endorsed events:
ASSOCIATION
PROMOTION
Fees
The fee structure for endorsed events is as follows:
For more information on Icsid Endorsements, please contact:
Ms. Susie Hall
Project Manager – Administrative & Special Projects
t: + 1 514 448 4949 ext. 225
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- 'Endorsed by Icsid' logo - All endorsed events are permitted to use the 'Endorsed by Icsid' logo on their promotional materials. We ask that this logo be displayed wherever possible for the purposes of promoting the event as one that meets international standards.
PROMOTION
- Icsid website announcement - Endorsed events are announced and promoted in the endorsement section of the Icsid website. A dedicated page is assigned to each endorsed event and includes a brief synopsis, logo and hyperlink to the event website.
- Icsid eNews - Endorsed events are featured every month in our member communications until the completion of the event.
- Post-event article in enews - Upon timely submission of information, a post-event article can be featured in the bi-monthly newsletter.
- Nomination of jurors / speakers - Icsid can nominate a certain number of jurors or invite speakers to participate in the endorsed events. Depending on the location of your event, there is the potential for an Icsid Board Member or Regional Advisor to participate.
- Support in finding partners - Depending on the topic of the event, Icsid can help organisers enrich their event with external partnerships belonging to the network of Icsid public and private partners.
Fees
The fee structure for endorsed events is as follows:
- Promotion: EUR €2500
- Collaboration: EUR €5000
For more information on Icsid Endorsements, please contact:
Ms. Susie Hall
Project Manager – Administrative & Special Projects
t: + 1 514 448 4949 ext. 225
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