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Protocol handling

When high-level government guests are expected, we make sure your event meets government expectations, from the first planning meeting to the day itself.

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Protocol handling is required when high-level government guests attend your event. We advise you on what government will expect, sit on the planning and technical committees to give updates on the event, and work with government agencies on logistics planning. We act as the link between those agencies and our team of vendors, facilitate the security reconnaissance visits, and advise on stage design and venue layout, so the event meets government requirements and runs smoothly.

Our scope includes

  • Advising on government expectations: We advise you on what government will expect when high-level guests attend your event.
  • Committee representation: We sit on the planning and technical committees and give regular updates on the event.
  • Logistics planning with government agencies: We work with the relevant government agencies to plan the logistics around high-level guests.
  • Liaison with vendors: We act as the link between government agencies and our team of vendors, so everyone works to the same plan.
  • Security reconnaissance visits: We facilitate the security reconnaissance visits that government agencies carry out before the event.
  • Security accreditation: We give government security teams access to the accreditation details from our registration system, so they can clear attendees before the event.
  • Stage design and venue layout: We advise you on stage design and venue layout so that they meet government requirements.
  • Receiving rooms and boardrooms: We make sure receiving rooms, boardrooms and other required spaces are allocated and ready.

In their words

The team at Waridi were invaluable in making this event a success, providing excellent advice, negotiation and support across all our logistical planning in the months before the event, and a wonderful extended team for the three days itself.
Rebecca DaviesDirector of Operations, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
The Waridi team demonstrated clear expertise and capacity throughout the planning and execution phases. They were highly responsive, consistently reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Simon PickardSenior Portfolio Manager, Elrha
Waridi has designed, planned and coordinated various events for me and has proved to be a trusted partner.
Michael M. MurungiPublic Policy and Government Relations Manager, East Africa, Google

Frequently asked questions

When do we need protocol handling?

You need protocol handling when high-level government guests are expected at your event.

What will government expect from our event?

Expectations depend on the guests attending. We advise you on the requirements early, so they are built into the plan from the start.

Will you attend the government planning meetings?

Yes. We sit on the planning and technical committees and give updates on the event.

Do you work directly with government agencies?

Yes. We work with the relevant agencies on logistics planning and act as the link between them and our vendors.

What is a security reconnaissance visit?

It is a visit by government security teams to inspect the venue before the event. We facilitate these visits and act on any requirements that come out of them.

How do government security teams clear attendees?

We give them access to the accreditation details from our registration system, so they can clear attendees before the event.

Will government requirements affect our stage and venue layout?

They can. We advise you on stage design and venue layout so that they meet government requirements.

Which rooms need to be set aside for high-level guests?

Usually receiving rooms and boardrooms. We make sure they are allocated and ready before the guests arrive.

Do our vendors need to deal with government agencies directly?

No. We act as the link between the agencies and our team of vendors, so your vendors receive one clear set of instructions.

Which parts of protocol does the government team handle?

The government protocol and security teams handle order of precedence and seating, dignitaries’ movements, motorcades, vetting, forms of address, flags and anthems, VIP programme timing, presentations, press access and contact with embassies. We work alongside them so that their plans and ours fit together.

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