Whatever your objectives, there is something for every eventprof at Confex! With so much to see we have divided the show into easy to navigate zones and pavilions. Find out about the different initiatives we have taking place at the show and plan your day.
Let's do London
In partnership with EventLAB by Hirespace, the Exclusively London pavilion will feature a selection of handpicked venues offering a range of event solutions. We will also be hosting discussions with our venue partners and corporate organisers with helpful insights for fellow industry planners. We’ll be covering topics such as venue technology and virtual solutions as well as Sustainability and CSR, and venue booking tips.
Event Tech Zone
Set to be booming with innovation and opportunities to demo exciting solutions for online and hybrid extensions to live events. The Event Tech Zone is a showcase of the latest technology to service the events industry, discover technology providers ranging from AR & VR, event management software, registration providers, apps, audience engagement and more!
Mash Hub
At the heart of the show is the Mash Hub. Meet the editors from our leading publications, Exhibition News, Conference News, Access All Areas, Exhibition World and Conference & Meetings World. The Mash Hub will also be hosting a number of networking events across the two-days including Women in Exhibitions Network and Diversity Alley.
Delegate Wranglers Pavilion
Back for the 3rd year, The Delegate Wranglers is always a hive of activity and buzz on the show floor. The DW pavilion hosts a selection of their supplier and venue partners, giving visitors the opportunity to discover how DW can make their life as an event professional easier, while becoming part of a fantastic networking community.
Diversity Trail
Diversity Ally are delighted to be launching the Diversity Trail at International Confex. This year, we can use this pivotal moment to join together and put the wheels in motion to start making our industry more diverse, inclusive and accessible. The Diversity Trail will allow attendees to filter the exhibitor list by those that are featured on the "Diversity Ally ” Diversity & Inclusion Trail. The aim is to connect suppliers and buyers with similar brand values and purpose. Those with the vision and drive to bring our industry to the forefront by leading on diversity, equity and inclusion.
For more information please email: gabby@diversityally.co.uk
Sales Excellence Theatre
The Sales Excellence Theatre will host a series of seminars and panel discussions during which event sales professionals can access the latest insights and best practice. The Theatre is hosted by Flume Founder Raoul Monks, and will also have a ‘Meet the Expert' pod where visitors can have their sales-related questions answered by the Flume team.
Women in Exhibitions
Women in Exhibitions is an international network of event profs, launched with the aim of supporting the continued professional development of women working in exhibitions and providing opportunities for them to meet and network, whilst helping to nurture the next generation of female leaders.
The Women in Exhibitions UK Chapter will be running a networking session at International Confex, taking place 12.30pm- 2pm on Day 2. The event offers the opportunity for #eventprofs to have one-to-one mentoring sessions with leading figures in the exhibition industry and connect with other industry professionals.
Places are limited, so to reserve a slot please email nicola.macdonald@montgomerygroup.com
Speed Networking
Our speed networking sessions last just an hour and offer a fantastic opportunity to meet a variety of luxurious and inspirational venues as well as innovative suppliers to supercharge your events over 2021 and beyond. This will undoubtedly be the most rewarding and efficient hour you’ve spent in a long time and added to this, all attendees will receive a luxury gift box worth £125 from corporate gifting specialists Khyva with all manner of treats to help you relax and recharge when you get home. Sessions are taking place at 11am and 3pm each day
Spaces are limited so if you have a colleague you know would also like to take part, make sure you pass on these details.
The venue will be requesting that all attendees show proof of either double vaccination, a negative lateral flow test (within the last 48-hours) or the presence of Covid-19 anti-bodies to gain entry into the venue. Covid tests will be available on the door at a charge.