2023's revamped education programme was designed to inform, inspire, and empower attendees to think differently, connect differently, plan differently, and live differently. Our attendees left the stages with knowledge they didn’t know they needed, innovation to do and be better, and new connections with people sharing the same challenges.
The education programme was split across four key themes: INFORM - INSPIRE - INNOVATE - IMPACT
And if that wasn't enough, new for 2023, we had the Blank Canvas, a space where you can experiment and try new things in a safe and supportive environment. From testing new technology to trying out new experiences, this was the perfect place to push your boundaries and unleash your creativity.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2024
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90 minsRegistration and Networking Lunch (Hosted Buyers Only)
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Blank Canvas40 mins
- Blank Canvas
Founder Troi "DJ Chinaman" Lee began with a vision to give deaf hearing and disabled artists and performers a platform to display their love for music. Deaf inclusion is something that is a little kno ...In partnership with
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Blank Canvas40 mins
- Blank Canvas
We’re hearing, reading and being asked to create experiences as part of event design. As event professionals in 2023 and beyond, you are designing events in one of the most dynamic environments we’ve ... -
The Solutions Clinic40 mins
- The Solutions Clinic
There’s no denying that there has been a growing emphasis on increasing inclusivity and representation at events and within the industry as a whole. Yet, we’re still a long way from bridging the gap a ...
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Blank Canvas40 mins
- Blank Canvas
We are not usually provided with case studies, examples or help on what exactly an experience means. In part 2 of the session, we are going to look at a very recent case study from the Australian Psyc ... -
The Solutions Clinic40 mins
- The Solutions Clinic
There’s no denying that there has been a growing emphasis on increasing inclusivity and representation at events and within the industry as a whole. Yet, we’re still a long way from bridging the gap a ...
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45 minsWe take one or two small groups on a behind the scenes tour of the convention centre to meet with the chef. In one of the country's biggest commercial kitchens, we will hear from the team what it is l ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
With rising costs, budgets in question, and fewer resources to do more, learning how to make more with less is a necessary skill. Join us for this hands-on workshop with our social media marketing gen ... -
The Solutions Clinic45 mins
- The Solutions Clinic
Join Paul Black from VisitBritain Business Events in conversation with two leading event communities who are setting the standard on environmental and impact analysis to make better choices… How can y ...
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Blank Canvas35 minsIn our closing session, we are going to share tips for making the most of the week ahead, and the future of your event experiences, Samme to interview VB, London & Partners, and then move into the ses ...
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180 minsWe are thrilled to announce the Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will take place at none other than TOCA Social – the world’s first interactive football and dining experience at the O2, London. No matte ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
These facilitated co-creation sessions will bring you, the event leaders and professionals from across the entire sector together to start the ball rolling on understanding the challenges and asking t ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Impact
Join us for a transformative 45-minute live session designed to reignite creativity in the fast-paced, tech-driven world we live in. In this session, we'll explore how to reconnect with our creative s ...In partnership with
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Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Innovate
This interactive session will provide strategies and tips to help introverts become more comfortable and confident when networking in a professional setting. Participants will learn mindset strategies ...In partnership with
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mia/beam pavilion: D5140 mins
- Campfire
It’s said that your network is your net worth. But, what do ‘your network’ and ‘networking’ mean? Learn techniques for getting in front of the right people, showing up with confidence, building rappor ...
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Blank Canvas30 mins
- Blank Canvas
LET'S TALK, at The Blank Canvas, will run 2 times during the show and will be a safe space for attendees to come and share their stories, find some respite and ask those difficult questions, get guida ... -
Impact & Inform30 mins
- Impact
Sustainability is a critical objective for many companies, driven by their own ESG objectives (such as carbon zero goals), their industry standards and practices and increasingly by their environmenta ... -
Innovate & Inspire30 mins
- Innovate
Join LinkedIn and their leading partner in event social marketing, InGo, to discover how to leverage event tech to promote your events to relevant audiences, while creating valuable networking opportu ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
What have we learned from COVID ? What are Richmond Hill Hotel doing to address key challenges facing our industry today, attracting and retaining talent, creating an inclusive culture, achieving a w ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
Why do we do events? To connect with others, to be inspired, to feel good. But making real connections can be challenging when there's so much at stake. That's where Clowns Without Borders comes in. F ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Impact
Most of us aren't psychologists, we're event managers in the business of managing and motivating people. Which really means we should know a bit about how people behave, what drives them to do so, and ... -
Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Inspire
Is legacy just a nice bit of PR – or can it really be achieved when running events? How can you create a legacy with a limited budget and… let’s be honest, limited time to add what feels like somethin ... -
isla stand: A4120 mins
- Campfire
With growing pressure on businesses to communicate their commitment to sustainability, join this 20 min session for guidance on how to communicate in a way that builds trust and positive sentiment wit ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
1. Instant Book product.......the easy way into Instant Meeting Bookings 2. 2023, how interest is gathering pace and more venues taking the functionality 3. Integrations to your venue ...
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isla stand: A4130 mins
- Campfire
The Complete Sustainable Events Course is a 6-week online course for event and meeting planners and suppliers that want to drive the sustainability agenda within their organisation. Led by isla's Anna ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Finding and winning new business takes time. However speedy growth to hit your budget is most effectively achieved by maximising existing relationships. This session will give you the tools to underst ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
What are the burning questions you have always wanted to know about the agency world? How can you work with agents in the most effective way? How has the landscape changed post pandemic and what are t ...
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Blank Canvas30 mins
- Blank Canvas
This is your exclusive opportunity to explore the game-changing power of true audience-first planning. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or a newbie, this session caters to a myriad of learning ... -
Impact & Inform30 mins
- Inform
With over 20 years of experience in the world of improvisation and devising, Andrew Allen explores overcoming imposter syndrome, bystanders shyness and struggling to find your authentic voice: not by ... -
Innovate & Inspire30 mins
- Inspire
Three events in 30 minutes. Each one tells a different story of modern day events, how they are evolving to meet the needs of delegates, the environment and the brands and businesses that produce them ... -
isla stand: A4120 mins
- Campfire
A whistle stop tour to help you understand the principles underpinning good measurement practice when it comes to events. We'll cover what you need to measure, collect data and report.
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
An overview of Central Hall Westminster exploring our heritage and what the future of events looks like within our Grade ll Listed conference and events venue in Central London.
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Meet Devon are the main conference, convention, and event management bureau for Devon and beyond. Our key focus is to promote our beautiful county as a key destination to host any business visit or ev ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
These facilitated co-creation sessions will bring you, the event leaders and professionals from across the entire sector together to start the ball rolling on understanding the challenges and asking t ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Inform
The attendee experience is key to event success. Understanding what motivates different types of audience members and catering to their needs will keep them engaged and make your events even more memo ... -
Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Inspire
We will begin by creating a human spectrogram to determine those who are facing a current professional challenge and those who are happy to give advice. We'll then proceed to orchestrate the 'two free ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Discover the power of Paid Social Media and gain actionable insights for Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Spotify. Find out how these channels can be utilised to maximise event attendance and gain ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
We will be running a DEI & GIN session with The Brighton Gin company on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th. This session will be where attendees can come and ask the questions of a business that lives an ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Inform
Sal’s session will explore how participants can be changemakers in their everyday lives. We often think of changemakers as people who have accomplished great feats, but in reality, anyone can make a d ...In partnership with
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Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Inspire
Ramat’s session focuses on being your own personal CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) and that with the skills of Self Mastery, individuals can more effectively manage their mental health and increase ...In partnership with
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
We ensure that Celtic Collection guests have ‘Breathing Space’. Wellbeing cards, top tips for concise exercise routines in hotel rooms, sound baths, and a new Breathing Space Lounge - these are some i ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
We will be running a DEI & GIN session with The Brighton Gin company on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th. This session will be where attendees can come and ask the questions of a business that lives an ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Impact
The events industry is a vibrant, dynamic and rewarding sector to work in. So why are we finding it so hard to source and attract diverse talent? Just over a year ago Gabby Austen Browne (Diversity ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
Taking a people-first approach to recruitment means creating a compassionate people-led recruitment strategy – from employer branding and recruitment processes through to succession planning and time ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Impact
By normalising climate literacy and prioritising high-impact reductions in event planning and execution, we can make events sustainable while growing positive impact. Brought to you by isla, the indep ... -
Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Innovate
We'll be talking about the 8 stages of engagement, or importantly, our view on the 8-step framework and how the latest and greatest innovations and technology can supercharge your success rate and ROI ...
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Blank Canvas30 mins
- Blank Canvas
LET'S TALK, at The Blank Canvas, will run 2 times during the show and will be a safe space for attendees to come and share their stories, find some respite and ask those difficult questions, get guida ... -
Impact & Inform30 mins
- Impact
Find out why developing a broader data collection mindset is essential, and explore ways to collect and interpret passive data, all highlighted with use cases and success stories! -
Innovate & Inspire30 mins
- Innovate
Unlock new revenue streams and maximize your event's earning potential with AI and real-time technologies. In this session, we'll delve into how AI and real-time technologies can revolutionize the way ... -
mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Events impact us all. Economic impact, job creation, increased destination profile, and more recently, legacy - these are the key benefits that events deliver. However, we all know that events are muc ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Learn everything you need to know about the new portfolio of heritage venues located across the UK that put community at the heart of everything we do.
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
These facilitated co-creation sessions will bring you, the event leaders and professionals from across the entire sector together to start the ball rolling on understanding the challenges and asking t ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Inform
The Business of Events ran a sector-wide consultation in early 2023, revealing sentiment from the industry towards a range of policy initiatives. In this session, senior industry stakeholders will dis ... -
Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Inspire
Discover how you can create events and experiences that connect your attendees to your brand and each other in the moments of meeting–and far beyond, as connections turn into loyal communities paying ... -
isla stand: A4120 mins
- Campfire
A whistle stop tour to help you understand the principles underpinning good measurement practice when it comes to events. We'll cover what you need to measure, collect data and report.
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Global presenter Michael Jackson will unpack five key emergent themes which will define success in the state of the meetings industry into 2024 and beyond. This twenty-minute session will allow time f ...
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Blank Canvas30 minsLET'S TALK, at The Blank Canvas, will run 2 times during the show and will be a safe space for attendees to come and share their stories, find some respite and ask those difficult questions, get guida ...
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mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
Why does a customer choose one venue over another and what can you do to increase your chances of getting a larger Market Share? Join the Senior Team from Agiito’s Venue Finding and Events Team to und ...
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Impact & Inform30 mins
- Inform
Pull up a seat and enjoy a fireside chat with the Editor of PA Life and a corporate event booker, as they discuss current and future needs, challenges, expectations and experiences in event and meetin ... -
Innovate & Inspire30 mins
- Inspire
The AI Experiment - Join conferenceemcees.com design team who will be experimenting the latest AI, figuring out what this means to the event industry and discovering the opportunities and risks from t ... -
isla stand: A4120 mins
- Campfire
With growing pressure on businesses to communicate their commitment to sustainability, join this 20 min session for guidance on how to communicate in a way that builds trust and positive sentiment wit ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
The Meetings Show with your support is illuminating futures by assembling 100 portable solar powered lights to give the gift of light to children living in energy poverty, positively impacting those w ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Inform
NZCE is an ambitious attempt to connect the multifaceted international events industry – from conferences to incentives to exhibitions and trade shows – to support the goal of net zero carbon emission ... -
Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Impact
In this session, event professionals will learn how the charity sector creates meaningful event experiences with limited resources and budget. The presentation will showcase innovative approaches and ...
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Blank Canvas45 mins
- Blank Canvas
The Meetings Show with your support is illuminating futures by assembling 100 portable solar powered lights to give the gift of light to children living in energy poverty, positively impacting those w ... -
Impact & Inform45 mins
- Inform
Following the launch of The Power of Events in February 2023, this is your chance to meet some of the core team, partners and supporters and find out what the really ambitious plans are for the future ... -
mia/beam pavilion: D5115 mins
- Campfire
The Meetings Industry Association will unveil its newly created student membership at The Meetings Show. Designed to offer students a launch pad into the meetings and events sector. This new membershi ...
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Innovate & Inspire45 mins
- Inspire
This panel will be discussing how aspiring professionals can launch their careers in events. They will cover topics such as identifying your strengths and interests, networking, building a portfolio, ...