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2026 EDUCATION PROGRAMME

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This year’s programme has been carefully curated to help you navigate one of the most transformative periods the meetings and events industry has ever experienced. Across three stages, the programme tackles the challenges shaping our sector head-on, delivering practical insights, future-focused thinking, and actionable tools you can apply immediately to strengthen both your business and your career.

Sessions are also designed to be accessible, with captions and AI-supported accessibility features, so everyone can fully engage with the content. You can explore the programme by theme or audience level and expect a dynamic mix of well-known headliners including Emma Henderson and John Vincent MBE, alongside award-winning professional speakers, industry experts, real-world case studies, live podcasts, and hands-on interactive sessions.

Be sure to mark your calendar for returning favourites including The Reckoning, our all-industry debate, and the ever-popular Hot Wings session. And don’t forget to explore the partner-led education taking place on exhibitor stands, where you’ll find even more industry-relevant insights throughout the show - coming soon.

Plan, mark your diary, arrive early and make the most of the experience!
Please note: The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses (all sessions on the 23rd June 2026) are invite-only sessions exclusively for hosted buyers.

IN ORDER TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS... YOU NEED TO REGISTER FIRST!

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  • Date
    • 23 Jun 2026
12:30
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    60 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Kick off the TMS Hosted Buyer Masterclasses with an opening lunch designed to do more than just connect; it will energise, inspire, and set the tone for the day ahead. In collaboration with Song Division, this interactive networking experience blends music, creativity, and collaboration to break down barriers and spark meaningful connections from the very start. Expect a high-energy, engaging session where you won’t just meet fellow attendees, you’ll create something together. This is networking reimagined: dynamic, memorable, and guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired, connected, and ready to dive into the masterclasses that follow.
13:30
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    5 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Sam McNeill, our resident MC, will take to the stage to welcome you into the afternoon programme. Bringing energy, warmth, and a touch of humour, Sam will set the pace for what’s to come, framing the sessions ahead and ensuring you’re ready, focused, and inspired for an engaging afternoon of learning and connection.
13:35
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    40 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Ever wondered what avocado toast, The Who, and TikTok dances have in common? Join this laugh-out-loud interactive session exploring generational dynamics in event teams through pop culture, real strat ...
14:15
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Networking fills most delegates with dread. This session gives five handy tips to make networking more inclusive, helping everyone get more from the most cringeworthy part of meetings and events. Yes, ...
  2. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Format: Skills-based masterclass focused on real-world scenarios. What participants learn: Why some behaviours escalate under pressure How to respond without blame or avoidance Practical strategies fo ...
  3. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    A no-stage, no-slides session where common objects from a handbag prompt new ways of thinking about event design, helping audiences remember key ideas and apply them to their own events.
  4. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    What will the future of events and meetings look like? What should it look like? At The Meetings Show last year, Dr. Graham Norris introduced us to full-spectrum thinking, helping us avoid the pitfall ...
  5. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    AI is everywhere in event conversations, but what tools can planners actually use right now? In this practical, hands-on workshop, Paula Rowntree shares five AI tools event professionals can start usi ...
14:50
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    55 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Networking fills most delegates with dread. This session gives five handy tips to make networking more inclusive, helping everyone get more from the most cringeworthy part of meetings and events. Yes, ...
  2. CentrEd at Excel
    55 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    A no-stage, no-slides session where common objects from a handbag prompt new ways of thinking about event design, helping audiences remember key ideas and apply them to their own events.
  3. CentrEd at Excel
    55 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    Format: Skills-based masterclass focused on real-world scenarios. What participants learn: Why some behaviours escalate under pressure How to respond without blame or avoidance Practical strategies fo ...
  4. CentrEd at Excel
    55 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    What will the future of events and meetings look like? What should it look like? At The Meetings Show last year, Dr. Graham Norris introduced us to full-spectrum thinking, helping us avoid the pitfall ...
  5. CentrEd at Excel
    55 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses
    AI is everywhere in event conversations, but what tools can planners actually use right now? In this practical, hands-on workshop, Paula Rowntree shares five AI tools event professionals can start usi ...
16:00
  1. CentrEd at Excel
    30 mins
    • The Hosted Buyer Masterclasses

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