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CONFERENCE2015

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QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

7-9 December, Philadelphia

C O N F E R E N C E - M O N D A Y 7 T HD E C E M B E R & T U E S D A Y 8 T H

D E C E M B E R

A W A R D S G A L A D I N N E R -T U E S D A Y 8 T H D E C E M B E R

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C O N F E R E N C E -W E D N E S D A Y 9 T H D E C E M B E R

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Jon M. Huntsman Hall is situated on theprestigious Wharton Business School

Campus. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is more thanWharton's newest, biggest building – it's thefocus of Wharton's culture, unifying learning,community, teamwork, and innovation. Thedesign of the building – from its cutting-edge

technology to new classroom designs – istailored to Wharton's innovative curriculum

and interactive learning methods.

The global awards for innovative higher educationpedagogies enhancing learning and employability

There is a special conference rate for rooms atthe Inn at Penn.

Q&A :

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THECONFERENCE PROGRAM?

WILL TRANSPORT BE PROVIDEDTO THE AWARDS DINNER?

HOW DO I GET FROM THEAIRPORT TO THE HOTEL?

SHOULD I STAY AT INN AT PENN ORHYATT AT THE BELLVUE?

Discover true grandeur, historic style andunrivaled service at one of the most iconichotels in the all of downtown Philadelphia.Situated on the famous Avenue of the Arts,

Hyatt at The Bellevue seamlessly blends old-world architecture with modern interiors toprovide a stay that epitomizes Philadelphialuxury. Hyatt at The Bellevue is renowned

for personalized service. The Awards dinnerwill be held in the Grand Ballroom.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and additionalcoffee breaks will be provided on Monday andTuesday. Breakfast and a morning coffee breakwill be provided on Wednesday.

Yes, buses will be leaving The Inn at Penn at 5:15pm and returning from theHyatt at 10:15 & 10:30pm.

A taxi will cost approximately US$25.

This hotel near the University ofPennsylvania is the ideal venue for

our daily conference sessions in theWoodlands Ballroom and The

Regent - St Marks Room. The Inn atPenn, A Hilton Hotel offers a

convenient location forbusiness guests. Business is easy atThe Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, with

a convenient business centerfeaturing contemporary amenities.

LOCATION & VENUE

THE INN AT PENN HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE JON M. HUNTSMAN HALL

INN AT PENN3600 SANSOM STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE200 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA,USA, 19102

JON M. HUNTSMAN HALL, THE WHARTON SCHOOL OF THEUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAPHILADELPHIA, PA 19104, USA

CONFERENCE DATES & VENUESMONDAY 7TH DECEMBER - THE INN AT PENN

BREAKFAST AND OPENING COMMENTS -THE WOODLANDS BALLROOM

TRACK 1: E-LEARNING AND HYBRID LEARNING INNOVATORSWOODLANDS BALLROOM

TRACK 2: PRESENCE LEARNING & BEST TEACHING & ASSESSMENTREGENT & ST MARKS ROOM

EVENING ACTIVITIES -OPENING ADDRESS, DINNER AND REGIONALAWARDS CEREMONYWOODLANDS BALLROOM

WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER - HUNTSMAN HALL

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TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER - THE INN AT PENN

BREAKFAST - THE WOODLANDS BALLROOM

DISCUSSION: THOUGHT LEADERS REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OFEDUCATION - THE WOODLANDS BALLROOM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - THE WOODLANDS BALLROOM

TRACK 1: EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYWOODLANDS BALLROOM

TRACK 2: EMPLOYABILITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MBA & SOCIALSCIENCESREGENT & ST MARKS ROOM

GALA DINNER AND GLOBAL AWARDS CEREMONY

HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE

8:00AM BREAKFAST & POSTER SESSIONS - HUNTSMAN HALL

9:00AM DESIGN WORKSHOP: INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES

10:30AM COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING SESSION

11:00AM CLOSING REMARKS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF REIMAGINE EDUCATION 2016

8:30AM

9:00AM

9:00AM

5:00PM

7:30AM

8:00AM

9:00AM

9:30AM

9:30AM

5:50PM

FOR FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA CLICK HERE

HOTELS

The Inn at Penn offers a special conference rate of$229 per night excluding tax. The special room ratewill be available until the group block is sold-out.

To ensure this price please make your booking usingthe link below:

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THE INN AT PENN

SHERATON UNIVERSITY CITYThe Sheraton University City offers rooms from $242per night excluding tax. The Sheraton isapproximately a 3 minute walk from the Inn at Penn.

http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com/

Inn at Penn - Reimagine Education Conference Rate

TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL

Air Travel: Fly in to Philadelphia International Airport - Airport code - PHL.

Taxis: From Philadelphia International Airport to the Inn at Penn Hotel costsapproximately US$ 25 and takes approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic.

Public Transport: There is a train from the airport to University City; it takes 15minutes and costs $6.50.

Amtrak: 30th Street Station offers a regional rail service and is 1 mile from the hotel.A taxi from the station to the Inn at Penn costs approx. US$10 and takes 5 minutes.

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FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING TOAND FROM PHILADELPHIA AND AROUND THE CITY WITHOUR HANDY GUIDE.

ABOUT PHILADELPHIAAVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DECEMBER: The month of December is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with dailyhighs decreasing from 10°C to -1°C over the course of the month.

FUN FACTS:Philadelphia is the home of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the oldest suchexchange in the United States of America. It was founded in 1790.

Philadelphia was where the first American Flag was designed, sewn by Betsy Ross outof her humble upholstery shop.

SIGHTS: Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Liberty Bell Center, TheFranklin Institute, Rittenhouse Square.

TRAVEL TO PHILADELPHIA

THE INN AT PENN TO THE HYATTAT THE BELLEVUE WALKING MAP

Head east on Sansom St toward S 36th St - 390ft.

Turn right toward Walnut St - 295ft.

Turn left onto Walnut St - 1.6 miles.

Turn right onto S Broad St. Destination will be on the right

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TRANSPORTATIONCoaches will be departing The Inn at Penn at 5:15pm and will be returningfrom The Hyatt at the Bellevue at 10:15 and 10:30pm.

CONTACTS

Simona Bizzozero - Head of PR - Simona@qs.com

Serena Ricci - PR Assistant - Serena@qs.com

Claire Mileham - Event Manager - Claire@qs.com

Tamara Sredojevic - Marketing Executive - Tamara@qs.com

Faeza Afzal - Sponsorship & Exhibition Executive - Faeza@qs.com

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EMERGENCIESIn case of any problems when you are in Philadelphia, please contact:Claire Mileham +1-844-399-5472