Event registration and refreshments

Opening Remarks - Calum DiLieto, Editor, C&IT

Keynote Session with Launch Interactions

Hybrid in Practice

Exploring the practical touch points available when considering how to connect virtual and live audiences. A technological demonstration and discussion of what has worked for Launch Interactions and their clients, and what is possible for your own hybrid events.

Pre-arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Networking Break

Pre-arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Lunch

Panel Session: Out of the frying pan, into the fire - Launching a new agency in a pandemic

Odette Peel, Director, ODP Travel

Lucy Francis, co-founder and director, Lemon Lane

Andrew Rae, MD, Another Way

Jess Badminton, Senior Event Manager, Quilter Financial Planning

Panel Session: What does the future hold for incentive travel?

Stephanie Utting, MD of emc3

Katie Nelles, Visit Scotland

Jake Burnham, Head of Sales, First Event

Holly Mills, Head of Incentives, Eventful

Pre-arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Networking Break

Pre-arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Panel Session: Is the events industry facing a major talent shortage?

Workforce Panel on talent, skills shortage, culture and diversity

Nicola Roodt - Ambassador for the Female Hospitality Network and account director at Green & Pleasant Events

Rachael Kenny, Event Specialist, GLG

Phillip Maggs, Innovation Director, Identity Group

Laura Kelly, Client Development Director, Live Recruitment

Closing Remarks - Calum DiLieto, Editor, C&IT

Evening Drinks Reception