‘MEET South West’ is a new trade show launching in Bristol next year, on 30 January 2019.
The event will be held at ‘We The Curious’ in the city centre, and is the first of its kind to provide a showcase for the south west’s thriving MICE industry. It will bring together event buyers, planners, agencies, venues and suppliers from across the south west region.
As well as a curated exhibition, the event will feature industry-led workshops and presentations, networking opportunities and a drinks reception with entertainment.
The event is supported by Destination Bristol, Visit Bath and VisitWiltshire, together with the wider business community in the south west.
Kathryn Davis, head of tourism for Destination Bristol, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the first MEET South West event to Bristol.
“As the regional capital, and one the UK’s most important business event destinations, it is an honour to be able to welcome a high calibre of buyers, suppliers and venues, working in partnership to deliver an outstanding programme.
“Conferences and business events are worth an estimated £260m to the city and so it is of critical importance that we continue to develop new business for the region.”
Co-founder Franco de la Croix-Vaubois said: “MEET South West has been organised in direct response to requests from many in the industry to showcase the breadth and energy of the south west’s event ecosystem.”
