2023 Conference programme

In this session Rob Eveleigh will explore trends surrounding attendee engagement, and what the modern attendee really needs to get out of an association meeting with three expert's in their fields. Th ...

The British Society of Soil Science set its standards high when it confirmed Glasgow for its 2022 meeting, just eight months after the city hosted COP26. It wanted to do better. This is a case study f ...

Food has been a much discussed subject as a key area where major meetings and events can become greener. Carbon Labelling is a new innovation being led by the industry and will shortly be available in ...

Accessibility has taken a back seat when set against other industry trends, from sustainability to inclusion. However, as we look at a new way of conducting our meetings, it now becomes the third poin ...

Raising revenue has always been a challenge for associations, and the events of the last few years have only created new obstacles. However, our modern, hyper-connected world means that reaching your ...

Developed by a speaker at over 2 700 events to create and deliver better conferences and events: you'll learn how to overcome delegate fatigue and banish 'death by PowerPoint' and discover how to ensu ...

In this session we will explore the different ways in which The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) communicate with their members through event production and accessibility on ...

The connection between the way we engage and communicate with our people and the success of the organisation is well documented, yet some leaders still don’t make this connection and place internal co ...

In an increasingly complex technical landscape with both live, hybrid and virtual experiences demanding more from us as event planners than ever, how can we use technology not only wow our audience, b ...

Are we robbing events of their data potency? Without a playbook for timely action, the impact of data on buying decisions can become diluted. Join us as we explore the concept of ‘Data Potency’ and sh ...

Are you ready for limitless creativity and new revenue streams? You don't have to be a gamer or a Bitcoin expert to get involved with the Metaverse. Many wonder: Is it just a short-lived trend or the ...

Fintech Week London is an annual week-long series of events which highlight and celebrate London’s fintech industry, including a 2-day flagship conference bringing together 1000+ senior decision maker ...

There are 400 million monthly active users dwelling on the Metaverse. The largest chunk comes from Roblox (230 million), followed by Minecraft (165 million), and Fortnite (85 million). With brands suc ...

As people become increasingly sceptical and hesitant about sharing personal data, this has serious implications across the events industry. What does this mean for the conference, congress and exhibit ...

Most people think of AI as advanced science fiction, until the news hit a few weeks ago - but the reality is that AI is already a part of our lives and with the incredible upsurge in users "playing" w ...

Event AV and IT requirements have been on a roller coaster ride over the last three years with planners leaning more heavily on virtual and hybrid options. Face-to-face is back but planners haven’t gi ...

Around the world of event tech in 40 mins, a series of short snappy pecha kucha style presentations of must have technology to enhance your events

Multiple factors have conspired to make the world a challenging place in the last few years, and life as an event professional remains amongst the most stressful jobs out there. This panel investigate ...

As in-person experiences come back with more demand than ever, are hybrid events formats gathering pace, and will they remain a key part of the events landscape? This panel discusses the future of vir ...

With international travel and events picking up quickly post-pandemic, competition is fierce to secure new international business events to support the visitor economy and leverage new inward investme ...

The past few years have seen the events landscape change dramatically, and this is set to continue as technology, norms and ways of working evolve. This panel looks at current event trends, and how th ...

"Why are organisations shy to share what they have been doing in the DE&I space?" In this panel discussion, Gabby (Founder and Director of Diversity Alliance) will be speaking with organisations about ...

Acknowledging the elephant in the room - when will things truly be inclusive for the events industry? Disability is not a bad word, or a terminology that event professionals should be nervous over. So ...

 

Got a burning question around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility? Then book a session with Diversity Alliance founder Gabby, to talk through your biggest challenges when it comes to implem ...

Most companies publish a set of core values. Is that the last that many of us hear about them. This session looks at the benefits that living your company values brings to attraction, recruitment, ret ...

Got a burning question around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility? Then book a session with Diversity Alliance founder Gabby, to talk through your biggest challenges when it comes to implem ...

The world of sales is ever changing and the best salespeople are those who adopt a new and strategic way to embrace this change and deliver better value for their clients. The word value is bandied ar ...

A panel discussion with industry experts, discussing "How important is the role of revenue retention in scaling up event and media businesses? How to integrate a culture and pattern of renewal into sa ...

We all know asking long-term, loyal clients to pay an extra 10% is a tough ask at best. Why? We often cannot PROVE the level of the ROI an event has delivered vs objectives. Working through real life ...

Are you tired of hearing about the economic headwinds and the permacrisis? Do you want to hear more about recent research findings and what to do next to close your sales opportunity gap? Then Janice ...

If you're not already using TikTok to supercharge your event attendance, you should be! Learn how to stand out and grab your audience's attention using TikTok advertising. In this session we will cove ...

Steph, Marketing Manager at Tag Digital, will share strategies for utilising psychology in digital marketing to break through the noise and reach your goals. Steph will share paid media benchmarks, cr ...

Creating content for events can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Whether you're responsible for a company blog, website content, or social media posts, coming up with new and engaging content on ...

Matt (event:decision) and Chris (You.Smart.Thing) dissect Confex 2023, where the key drivers of sustainability really are & where you should concentrate to plan & deliver your own sustainable event.

Find the right balance for your business' sustainability narrative that navigates around the dangers of both greenwashing and green-hushing. Discover how to deliver an authentic story in your venue or ...

We all know that sustainability is a buzz word in our industry currently, but how do we turn a ‘fad’ into a critical consideration in every project we work on? In this session Christianne will talk th ...

This presentation, from ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ CEO, Chris Thompson, will explore the politics, practicalities, data capture, insights and legacy behaviour change that can be gained by using digital assi ...

We know that the events industry is starting to make changes to meet the urgent sustainability needs of our world. These changes need to be rapid, strategic, and focused on reducing the impact of our ...

 

How is the events landscape changing and what does it mean for the industry - what trends do we expect to sustain and what's coming down the line? This panel will explore the future of the industry.

How have the expectations for live experiences from our business clients and consumer audiences changed in recent years? An expert panel will debate briefs, objectives and legacy that are now central ...

Whether you use freelancers every day or for intermittent projects, this panel is for you. Leading event professionals explore the power of the freelance expertise and how to best use their broad expe ...

Exhibition News’ annual recognition and celebration of the rising talent in the exhibitions industry takes centre stage on the Power of Events Theatre. Meet the class of ’23 and celebrate with the EN ...

It's no secret the industry is lacking in talent across all roles. We will look at what we should do to attract and support the next generation of event professionals whether they are university gradu ...

A hugely challenging and rewarding team-building experience that proves our attitude and our determination to tackle problems can make a positive, life-changing difference to the future of those less ...