SEMINAR PROGRAMME
We are delighted to release our seminar 2020 programme, with expert panels on the future of events from the industry’s leading bodies and associations. The seminars will cover the latest view from the client side, how venues are planning to re-open and operate safely and the latest best practice in delivering effective hybrid and virtual events.
We will also be hosting a series of roundtables throughout the day. Click here to view our roundtable programme.
HOW TO BOOK?
To secure your spot in our free seminar sessions, please register to visit Kickstart Live.
SEMINAR 1 – 11am
The Client Perspective
Hosted by Richard Waddington, Chair, EMA-UK (The Event Marketing Association).
Richard will be introducing his panel of senior corporate event buyers and discussing their views on live, virtual and hybrid events for both this year and into 2021, as many UK businesses navigate their way through the regulatory guidance, working from home patterns and the economic impact of lockdown.
SEMINAR 2 – 12:30pm
The View from Venues
Chaired by Jane Longhurst, CEO, The Meetings Industry Association.
In this insightful and interactive session, Jane will be discussing with her stellar panel of three leading UK venues how business meetings and events can be managed and run safely, and how mutual collaboration between operators and organisers will play a crucial role.
SEMINAR 3 – 2pm
Event Technology Update
Hosted by Adam Parry, Editor, Event Industry News
Adam will be joined by a panel of leading suppliers in the fast-moving world of event technology, who will be sharing the secrets of success in delivering highly engaging virtual and hybrid content and how technology can help us deliver safe and impactful live events.
SEMINAR 4 – 3:30pm
Keynote Speaker – Cath Bishop – The Long Win: Why Event Organisers Need to Think Differently To Thrive in a COVID-19 World
The three components of ‘long-win thinking’; Clarity, Constant Learning and Connections, are tailor-made for the events industry to bounce back after a turbulent year. Olympic medallist and former diplomat Cath Bishop will discuss why the complex challenges we face within our personal and professional lives require a drastic change from the ‘winning at all costs’ mentality.