9:00

Welcome and registration

Arrival and registration at The Richmond Hill hotel

10:00

Chair's welcome

Julia Hartley-Brewer

10:10

Warm up icebreaker

Hosted by Bluehat Group

This session will kick-start your day and ensure that the tap of new ideas is flowing freely…

10:55

The end of email spamming: how can your event help you grow membership

Panel debate

Chair: Julia Hartley Brewer

John Scarrott, Former Membership Director, Design Business Association

Liz Appleyard,  Communications & Events Manager,  British Council for Offices

Tim Bull, Managing Director-Sales, e-Touches

11:40

Pre-qualified 1-2-1 meetings

During this hour you will meet suppliers of your choice. You will have a chance to build lucrative business relationships with top venues and event service providers from the UK and all over the world. To see the companies involved, please visit our  suppliers section.

12:40

Lunch, Refreshments and Networking

13:45

7 ways technology can help you boost your events business

David Chalmers, Director of Marketing, Cvent

14:20

Mindfulness session

If you have no meetings during this time, please join Alistair for an interactive session on the mind and mindfulness

Alistair Appleton, TV Presenter, Mindfulness Teacher and Psychotherapist, mindsprings partnerships

Pre-qualified 1-2-1 meetings

During this hour you will meet suppliers of your choice. You will have a chance to build lucrative business relationships with top venues and event service providers from the UK and all over the world. To see the companies involved, please visit our  suppliers section.

15:15

Refreshment break and networking

15:40

Mindfulness session

If you have no meetings during this time, please join Alistair for an interactive session on the mind and mindfulness

Alistair Appleton

Pre-qualified 1-2-1 meetings

During this hour you will meet suppliers of your choice. You will have a chance to build lucrative business relationships with top venues and event service providers from the UK and all over the world. To see the companies involved, please visit our  suppliers section.

16:40

The business case for hybrid vs virtual events

Case study

Leah Carter, Head of Global Events, Association of MBAs

17:25

Chair's closing

17:33

Relaxation Time

19:00

Drinks Reception

Enjoy informal networking with your peers

20:00

Dinner