C&IT Agency Forum: Agenda 2024
Day 1: Registration
09:30 - 10:00
Arrival & Refreshments
09:55 - 10:00
Chair's welcome remarks
Session 1
10:00 - 12:05
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote: How to make AI work for you
In this session, our expert speaker will go beyond the basic understanding...
In this session, our expert speaker will go beyond the basic understanding of AI and explore how to use it as an asset within your event business.
They'll cover ways to use AI to automate admin tasks so that you can free time up for creativity, how to embed AI into the structure and culture of your business, and how to see it not as a threat but a benefit to your role.
10:30 - 11:50
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings
11:50 - 12:05
Networking break
Session 2
12:05 - 14:00
12:05 - 13:05
Dragon's Den: Sustainability Elevator Pitches with Suppliers
Sustainability isn’t a one-person job, it’s a collaboration between event organisers, venues,...
Sustainability isn’t a one-person job, it’s a collaboration between event organisers, venues, suppliers, and the whole industry.
In this session, hear from our sustainability speakers and discover new insights into how the industry works together to co-create solutions that help us meet sustainability goals.
13:05 - 14:00
Lunch and networking break
Session 3
14:00 - 15:45
14:00 - 15:00
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings
15:00 - 15:30
Round tables
15:30 - 15:45
Networking break
Session 4
15:45 - 17:35
15:45 - 17:05
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings
17:05 - 17:40
Can we make F&B truly inclusive?
Do event organisers genuinely collaborate with suppliers and venues to design menus...
Do event organisers genuinely collaborate with suppliers and venues to design menus that cater to dietary preferences, or do they prioritise convenience over inclusivity?
Discuss this and other F&B perceptions in an interactive fishbowl session, led by your opinions and thoughts.
17:35 - 17:40
Closing remarks
Day 1: Evening
17:40 - 22:00
17:40 - 17:50
Travel to hotel
18:00 - 19:30
Check in and relaxation time
19:30 - 20:00
Drinks receptioon
20:00 - 22:00
Dinner and Evening entertainment
Day 2: Registration
10:00 - 10:15
Registration and arrival remarks
Session 1
10:15 - 11:30
10:15 - 10:45
Fireside chat: How are evolving client-agency relationships shaping event experiences
We all know that one of the most important areas of co-creation...
We all know that one of the most important areas of co-creation in the events industry is the relationship between client and agency when creating an event.
Join us and hear from a renowned agency as they share what their experiences of working with clients have taught them and how co-creation has helped them deliver some of the most impressive events.
10:45 - 11:15
Workshop: Co-create a LIVE panel with us
Vote on the topics you’d like our panel of experts to discuss...
Vote on the topics you’d like our panel of experts to discuss in this interactive panel session. Topics will be presented at the beginning of the session and will be focusing on our journey into the era of co-creation. What would you like to know?
11:15 - 11:30
Networking break
Session 2
11:30 - 13:50
11:30 - 12:50
Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings
12:50 - 13:50
Lunch and networking break
Session 3
13:50 - 15:00
13:50 - 14:20
Panel: Can event organisers amplify value by partnering and collaborating with charities?
"Corporate partnerships with charities [are] an exchange, and co-creation, of value"Sometimes the...
"Corporate partnerships with charities [are] an exchange, and co-creation, of value"
Sometimes the best creations can come from when we partner outside our industry, allowing us to explore new audiences, support new causes and give back to communities.
And nowhere is that more prevalent than with partnerships with charities. So, attend this session to find out more about this valuable partnership opportunity.
14:20 - 14:50
Workshop: Unlocking event data
Unlocking the potential of the data collected during events can drive informed...
Unlocking the potential of the data collected during events can drive informed decision-making, enhance engagement strategies, and optimise future event planning.
Join our interactive workshop, where we will delve into the art and science of co-creating with your event data and provide some key takeaways that you can use to optimise your future events.
14:50 - 15:00
Closing remarks