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28th March 2023
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Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield Park
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Event Summary:
Join us on 28 March 2023 for an interactive and educational day of learning and connecting.
We will discuss current topics, challenges and changes within the meetings and events industry that impact how we do business in the future. These dynamic events guarantee to provide inspiration, insight and the opportunity to network with peers.
Our connect events have grown significantly into well-established and highly sought-after networking opportunities that take place around the country. The mia believes that it is essential to develop relationships at the highest level between venues and the UK’s top booking agents. The Connect platform is a perfect way to grow your network and develop business opportunities.
Draft programme:
09:00 Registration open
09:35-09:45 Welcome – Kerrin MacPhie (The Meetings Industry Association)
09:45-10:45 Opening keynote – Andy Lopata explores the importance of seeing things differently. This will be a very interactive session with meaningful conversations taking place between attendees as Andy empowers you to truly understand the different perspectives in the room. This is a brand new presentation that Andy has created specifically for MIA Connect following conversations at the London Connect meeting in January.
10:45- 11:20 Session & Panel Debate – What is the status quo in the sometimes-complex world of commissions? Jacqui Kavanagh leads this session which includes a moderated panel discussion: Andrew Deakin (Conference Care), Jon Kelly (Meet and Potato) and Justine Meek (Warwick Conferences)
11:20- 11:35 Break – Network over refreshments
11:35-11:55 Agent quick fire session – what’s important to them - Introduced by Laura Dudley (ArrangeMy)
11:55- 12:15 People and DEI – how can the events community effectively approach global challenges in diversity, equality/equity, inclusion and environmental transformation, to realise a common vision- Rory Archibald (New Intent)
12:15-12:35 The Journey to net zero – are we using the tools created to navigate the pathway to a more sustainable meetings & events industry- Ellie Ashton-Melia (isla)
12:35-12:55 Sustainability discussion outcomes and takeaways- Rory Archibald (New Intent), Ellie-Ashton Melia (isla), Natasha Sambhi (Successful Events), Krishna Pastakia (Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre), Moderator- Glen Mainwairing (Barbican)
12:55-14:05 Lunch – Take the opportunity to network with your peers
14:05-15:05 Team Building – delivered by Bright Vision Events
15:05-15:20 Break – Network over refreshments
15:20-15:45 Panel discussion - Data compliance in a post-pandemic world- Simon Tilley (Target Response), Ben Gray - CYE Group, Moderator - Sharon Bannister (Agiito)
15:45-16:00 Wrap up
Pricing:
- Members- £210 + VAT
- Non-members- £310 + VAT
If you would like to book a room at Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield park for the 27th of March, you can benefit of a special rate of £99.00 BB Single occupancy .
Book your accommodation at DoubleTree By Hilton Sheffield Park using the code : GMIAE
Phone: 0114 282 8202
Email: reservations@doubletreesheffield.com
WhatsApp: +1 (651) 243-8001
If you need any further information, please get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
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