28 FEBRUARY 2024
29 FEBRUARY 2024
28 FEBRUARY 2024
10:15 - 11:00 Unlocking Success : Your Guide to Navigating Employability in the Events Industry
Get a taste of the Event Crowd Event Management Diploma with Guest Lecturer Mike Frost ( Founder of Expocast ). Mike will discuss his contribution to the course , which covers best practise on getting a job in the industry . This interactive session will give you the chance to get more details on the following :
• How to define what your version of success looks like
• How to network effectively
• How to stand out from everyone else looking for that same job
• Leveraging LinkedIn for your career
• Different avenues for finding and assessing available jobs
• How to win the job Mike Frost - Founder of Expocast - Expocast
11:15- 12:00 Modern and Innovative Accessible Events
Nimbus Disability is a Queens Award-winning consultancy working with major names in the events , ticketing , and tourism sectors . This session will explore how to make sure your events are accessible ; from pre-event information and planning , through to ticketing and comms and the event itself . We ’ ll also be walking you through our innovation NOS : Nimbus operating system and how this can support your team . Mark Briggs PLY- Director of Partnerships - Nimbus Disability Martin Austin MBE - Managing Director - Nimbus Disability
12:15 - 13:00 How do we co-create with communities in a meaningful and authentic way ?
If arts and culture is for everyone and we want to develop participation and audiences how do we co-create with communities in a meaningful and authentic way ? In an ever changing landscape , we will look at what good community engagement can look like , what the barriers can be and lessons learnt . Craig Mathie - Managing Partner - Project 30
14:45 - 15:30 Supplier Symphony : Orchestrating Excellence in Event Planning
Our seasoned panellists will blend their expertise to guide you through the meticulous process of choosing and securing top-tier suppliers for your event . Explore the nuances of crafting seamless collaboration , ensuring each element of your event hits the right note for a truly exceptional experience . Cat Kevern - Director - Electric Cat Productions Craig Mathie - Managing Partner - Project 30 Genevieve Etienne-Farrell - Resourcing Manager - PMY Group James Crute - Freelance Event Professional / Production Manager - Xtraction
15:45 - 16:30 The Event Management Plan Lecturea meaningful and authentic way ?
Craig Mathie - Managing Partner - Project 30
29 FEBRUARY 2024
11:15 - 12:00 Nurturing Creative Eco Systems through Cross Sector Collaboration
Art and cultural experiences can transform lives and communities , encouraging a better understand of each other , our space in the world and our innate connection to place . They are a gateway to nurturing dynamic eco systems – delivering sustained social , cultural , economic , and reputational benefits . Realising the potential of cultural regeneration is not a solo act but a joint mission , made possible by unlocking the power of collective thinking and cross sector collaboration .
12:15 - 13:00 Building a personal brand and Putting people first
1 ) When running a small business your identity and the brand of your company are interconnected . Here ’ s how I built a personal brand which helped grow our business to be the industry leader .
2 ) The events industry can be very challenging to work in . Long hours , constantly changing requirements , at the mercy of the weather etc . Here ’ s how we built a company which puts people first , has an incredibly flexible working environment and very low staff turnover . Phil Hayes - CEO - Event Tree
13:45 - 14:30 What have I done since my events degree ?
A panel discussion by Events Management degree alumni giving insights into the career journeys and industry perspectives of events graduates that are now successful event professionals .
14:45 - 15:30 Digital Visibility with Yellow Tuxedo
Now more than ever it ’ s important to remember that digital visibility spans further than just social media . In this short lecture Emily and Alan introduce the concept of digital visibility and highlight some of the core areas that you shouldn ’ t ignore when building strong foundations for your online presence . Using excerpts from a recent training module with Event Crowd we will discuss ..
• How flywheel marketing will grow your business .
• How your brand touchpoints are important .
• Why content is important for growth .
• How building an effective online presence can lead to new opportunities . Alan Braithwaite - Co-Founder - Yellow Tuxedo Emily Braithwaite -Co founder - Yellow Tuxedo
15:45 - 16:30 Hot Topics in Events
Presentations and discussion by current final year undergraduate and masters level events management students . What do next gen event profs consider to be the main opportunities , trends , issues and challenges for the events industry they will graduate into . What ’ s exciting , what ’ s important to them , what developments do they see , what changes would they drive and what will they bring to the party ?
Why bother ? Unlocking the Potential of cross sector collaboration to build cultural capacity Explore successful cultural programmes made possible through collaboration Cross Sector Toolkit – The Essentials Jenny Howard - Coombes , Head of Partnerships - Edinburgh International Festival