When & where are the awards taking place this year?
The 2023 Tech & Innovation Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, 21st September at the Royal Lancaster London.

When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are now on sale. You can find out more information here.

Is attendance at the Awards ceremony mandatory?
No, but in the event of a win you will need to purchase a winner’s package if you would like the trophy, certificate and licence to use the official logo.

What are the timings on the night?
6.30pm – Drinks Reception
7.30pm – Dinner
10.00pm – Awards Ceremony
10.30pm – After Party
00.15am – Carriages
(Please note timings are subject to change)

Is there a charge to attend?
Yes. Table packages and prices are detailed in the Book Your Table section of the website and are available to book now. If you have any questions about buying a table please email Serena (serena.giampieri@insurancetimes.co.uk).

What will the dress code be?
The dress code will be black tie. Go on! Get out your glad rags and get ready to party!

When will my ticket(s) arrive?
We don’t issue hard copy tickets for our awards events. When you book your ticket/s you will receive a pdf invitation which you can share with your guests. Tickets are not required for entrance on the night.

Is there a special rate for accommodation at the hotel?
Yes. The Royal Lancaster is offering a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate of £315 + VAT (Double room for single occupancy including breakfast). Please email the Events team for a link.

How do I submit my guests’ names?
Table names must be submitted online, via the table booking system: https://www.eventsforce.net/nqsm-events/110/home.

To access your booking you will need the email address and password of the person who booked your table. Once you have this information, you can login and submit your guest details. We need your guests’ first names, surnames, company names and dietary requirements*. Please pay particular attention to the spelling and use of capital letters as we will print the details as you provide them, in the awards programme and on the table plan. Please note that Insurance Times reserves the right to adhere to house editorial style as deemed appropriate by the brand.
* There may be an additional charge for dietary restrictions requiring specialist meals, please ask a member of the events team for more details

What is the deadline for submitting guest names and dietary requirements?
All the above details must be provided no later than 5.00pm on Monday, 4th September. Due to print deadlines, any names received after the deadline will not be included in the programme or on the printed table plan.

I’ve missed the deadline for submitting guest names, do I still need to send them to you?
Yes, because as well as requiring details of any dietary requirements, we also print a copy of the guest list on the night so we can assist your guests with finding their table/s.

Will you be providing place cards?
If you are a sponsor or have booked a Premium table package we will provide printed place cards as long as we’ve received your guest names by the stated deadline.

We do not provide place cards for standard tables. However, you are more than welcome to print them yourselves and send over to us in advance so we can lay them out for you. Alternatively, you can bring them with you on the night and we’ll allow you access to your table during the drinks reception to do so yourselves.

Does my ticket include any drinks? How can I order extra?
Your ticket/table includes a drinks package as specified on the website and in your confirmation email. If you would like to place an additional order please email the Events Team to request an order form. You will need to place the order with the hotel and pay them directly.

Please note that you will also be able to purchase drinks at the bar. The Royal Lancaster is not accepting cash payments however, so don’t forget to bring you credit or debit card!

What’s on the menu?
The menu will be sent with the joining instructions in early September.

Do I advise the waiters of my dietary requirements on the night?
No, all dietary requirements must be communicated in advance. If any guests fail to let us know by the deadline (4th September) we cannot guarantee that the venue will be able to accommodate your requests.

Can I choose the vegetarian option on the night?
No, all vegetarian meals will need to be ordered in advance.

Can I order a Kosher meal for one of my guests?
Yes, but this needs to be ordered at least 48 hours in advance and there will be an extra charge as this has to be brought in specially. Please contact the Events Team for more information.

My Premium table package includes an advert in the printed programme – what are the specifications?
If your table package includes an advert, the specifications are as follows:
A5 – half page
Trim: 148mm (w) x 102mm (h)
Live type area: 133mm (w) x 87mm (h)
Bleed: 154mm (w) x 108mm (h)
High resolution PDF – CMYK only
Please send completed artwork to events@insurancetimes.co.uk by the deadline – 3pm, 4th September.