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.
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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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CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 SongDivision, this interactive networking experience blends music, creativity, and collaboration to break down barriers and spark meaningful connections from the very start. Explore and experience the science back power that music and songwriting has to connect attendees, communicate big ideas, and reinforce key event messages.
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.
If your journey means you don't arrive on time, don't worry - this is an informal session designed to support you with making meaningful connections from the moment you come into the room. And for those who like a quieter start to the day, we have our TMS cafe, where you can enjoy your lunch or catch up on your emails.
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CentrEd at Excel5 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
SongDivision General Manager, 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 fo ...
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CentrEd at Excel40 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 ...
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CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 ... -
CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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, ... -
CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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. -
CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 ... -
CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
Behind every successful event is a high-pressure environment, where teams are managing complex logistics, shifting expectations, and increasingly diverse human needs in real time. Yet many of the chal ...
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CentrEd at Excel25 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
As audience expectations evolve and attention becomes harder to capture, event professionals are increasingly focused on designing experiences that feel relevant, memorable and human. During this fireside chat, Dan will share insights from working with global speakers, thought leaders and event organisers on how live events can create genuine engagement, from the energy in the room to the conversations that continue long after the session ends.
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CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 ... -
CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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, ... -
CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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. -
CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
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 ... -
CentrEd at Excel60 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
Behind every successful event is a high-pressure environment, where teams are managing complex logistics, shifting expectations, and increasingly diverse human needs in real time. Yet many of the chal ...
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CentrEd at Excel30 mins
- Hosted Buyer Masterclass
Finish the day on a literal high note! SongDivision will perform the co-curated original TMS Anthem that summarises the key event takeaways from all our masterclasses. You'll dance away feeling more ...
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