The team
At Southcoast Conferences, we are dedicated to understanding and exceeding customer expectations. We have a highly motivated and experienced staff, trained to deliver efficient and memorable events.
Elisabeth Barton
Acting Conference Office Manager
Elisabeth supports the university in all areas relating to conference and events strategic direction, pricing and new business partnership opportunities and would welcome an opportunity to showcase what the university has to offer.
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Clare Hodgson
Conference Events Manager
Tel: 01273 643 106
Email c.hodgson@brighton.ac.uk
Clare brings a wealth of experience and leads the team's event management services aimed to provide a seamless range of supporting services to optimise your event when held with South Coast conferences.
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Caroline Hill
Conference Coordinator
Tel: 01273 643 168
Emai c.hill@brighton.ac.uk
Caroline has extensive knowledge of all the university's facilities and heads the summer residentials marketing the student rooms as affordable holiday accommodation.
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Alessia Fioranzi
Conference Sales Executive
Tel: 01273 641 891
Email: a.fioranzi2@brighton.ac.uk
The sales specialist in the team, Alessia would welcome an opportunity to discuss how Southcoast Conferences could be of interest to you and can come to your offices or arrange for you to view the spaces of particular interest over a yummy coffee.
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Gina Perry
Conference Coordinator and Administrator
Tel: 01273 643 167
E g.perry@brighton.ac.uk
Gina handles all the day meeting bookings. If you are require a meeting room, she will make certain this is all reserved, taking time to understand your exact requirements and ensuring every detail is delivered.

