The Meetings Show UK, launched by Centaur and due to debut 9-11 July, 2013 at London’s Olympia, has announced its Education Panel.
It will be chaired by MD of The Right Solution, Sally Greenhill.
Organisers say the panel is a demonstration of Centaur Exhibition’s commitment to the creation of a show that is as focused on learning and development as it is about networking and exhibiting.
The Education Panel will bring together a range of speakers and industry leaders from around the world, including:
- Paul Kennedy, MBE, Strategic Advisor to The Meetings Show UK and Chairman Centaur Travel Group
- Heledd Williams, Head of Business Tourism and Major Events, Cardiff and Co.
- Juliet Price, Director of Polygon Consulting
- Caroline Hill, Director of Compliant Venues
- Annalisa Ponchia CMM, Executive Office – European Society for Organ Transplantation
- Angie Mason, Director of Absolute Corporate Events
- Elling Hamso, Managing Partner at Event ROI Institute
- Simon Gidman, Head of Business Tourism at Visit England
- Lesley Williams, Head of Association Sales at Marketing Edinburgh
- Caitriona Lavery, Sales Manager of Hastings Hotels
- Caroline Windsor, Director of TFI Meeting Group
Explaining the benefits of the Education Panel, Greenhill says: “We can identify the key issues affecting all aspects of the UK meetings industry and pioneers who have knowledge and expertise that will be of value to visitors. The comprehensive programme will appeal to everyone participating in the show and involved in the industry, including corporate, association, charity, government or agency.”
Steve Knight, Event Director of The Meetings Show UK, says: “Modern events are about far more than three days of trade show activity; they are an opportunity to learn, engage and network. Above all though it is vital they deliver a return on each visitor’s time out of the office.
“An effective education programme is crucial is such shows are to succeed, which is why we have chosen this group of individuals to drive forward the content and learning opportunities at The Meetings Show UK.”
Do you have a news story for CN? Email: zvernor@mashmedia.net
