About the conference
The RAI’s Anthropology in the World Conference aims to explore the manifold ways in which anthropology in its widest sense has been influential outside academia. It is aimed therefore at having a widespread appeal to the general public, to those anthropologists who are working in careers outside the university, to academic anthropologists who are interested in the way their subject is diffused and used in wider society, and to those students who are interested in applying their anthropological skills outside the academic arena.
Dates: 8th-10th June 2012
Audience
Exhibitors will meet a truly interdisciplinary mix of 400-500 international delegates. Participants will include anthropologists, curators, teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, representatives of NGOs and media, decision-makers, corporate bodies and members of the general public.
Venue
The conference will be held at the British Museum’s Education Clore Centre. Details of the Centre can be found on the following website. For a map of the venue click here.
Opportunities to exhibit
Exhibition spaces are available in the reception and public meeting areas which ensures maximum face to face interaction with delegates. A single display table (2m x 5m) is £300 (ex VAT). This includes conference registration fee for up to two people, with full access to panels and events.
Exhibitor registration
To book an exhibition stall please fill out the following booking form and send it via email to Nafisa Fera at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Deadline for exhibitor registration is 6th April 2012.
Delivery of exhibition materials
Due to parking and loading bay restrictions at the British Museum, publicity will need to be sent by post at least one week in advance of the conference date. Publicity can be delivered to the British Museum’s mail room. Please ensure packages arrive no later than Thursday, 31st May 2012. All packages must have your organisation’s name as well as the following information:
Attention of Ben Burt
Centre for Anthropology
c/o Delivery Bay
for Anthropology in the World Conference (Organisation’s Name)
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
Exhibition times
Exhibitions will be on display throughout the event. Stalls will see the most activity during registration, lunch, breaks and receptions.
Setting up stalls
Publishers and exhibitors will be able to set up their stalls on Friday the 8th between 9:00am-10:00am. RAI volunteers will greet representatives at the front entrance of the BM and take them to the Centre. Once assigned, stalls will remain in the same position throughout the duration of the conference.
Staffing stalls
Although we offer unstaffed stalls we strongly encourage organisations to bring their own representatives to facilitate the marketing of materials and the presence of their brand. Unfortunately, RAI volunteers will not be able to staff stalls.
Storage facilities
There will be a cloakroom facilitated by RAI volunteers where exhibitors can leave extra material and personal belongings during the day. Displays, banners and printed material will remain with the stalls overnight.
Technical considerations
There are very few power outlets. If you need a power source, please make advance arrangements by contacting Nafisa Fera, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Clore Centre does not have Wi-Fi capabilities. Please note that there are no methods to use a phone line for credit card transactions.
Venue security
Throughout the conference there will be BM event assistants and RAI volunteers who will help administrate the event and monitor the area. At the end of each conference day, stalls will be left overnight to be monitored by the BM security staff.
Dismantling stalls & returning goods
Stall holders will be responsible for dismantling their stalls and ensuring that their goods are collected at the end of the conference on Sunday 10th June, 2011.
