Telford has welcomed the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) for the Festival of Learning 2023.
The event, sponsored by Telford & Wrekin Council in collaboration with Telford International Centre and several national stakeholders, aims to provide opportunities for sharing, learning, and networking, with a focus on the theme of ‘Survive and Thrive’ in the ever-changing landscape of the association events industry.
Reflecting on the core values of ABPCO and their alignment to Telford & Wrekin Council, both partners will mark the opening of the event with the planting of a cherry blossom tree in Telford Town Park.
The planting aims to demonstrate “the fostering of a new relationship” between Telford & Wrekin Council and the association events sector and the joint commitment to support a sustainable, healthy, and thriving events industry.
David Sidaway, chief executive of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “As a council, we are committed to supporting initiatives like this that promote collaboration, learning, and innovation, which align with our culture and values.”
Emma Duffy, co-chair of ABPCO, added: “The Festival of Learning is an important event for the association events sector, bringing the best of the industry together to learn from each other, share best practice and develop the long-term relationships that are vital to the success of conferences and business events. We are grateful to Telford & Wrekin Council for their support in making this event possible, and we look forward to collaborating with them in the future.”
L-R: Sarah Byrne (ABPCO co-chair), Felicity Mercer (Telford & Wrekin Council director of communities, customer and commercial services), Alison Griffin (Telford International Centre MD) and Emma Duffy (ABPCO co-chair).
