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aCcEsS ALl AReAs EPS PREVIEW Countdown to Event Production Show 2018 Ahead of the Event Production Show 2018, Access takes a look at what’s in store and why you absolutely have to be at Olympia London on 28 February and 1 March this year “We’re passionate about events and about our clients, so it’s a great opportunity to look at some current trends, meet some old faces and meet some new ones” – Tim Rudland (Integro) W elcome to EPS 2018, the annual gathering of the live and outdoor events industry. Th is year's show takes place at Olympia London at the end of February, and Access is delighted to reveal the key highlights that will ensure another successful show in this exclusive preview. “We are very excited, as we always are at this stage of the year, at the approaching show. Th is year we have been working extremely hard to deliver the most diverse range of exhibitors and an absolutely stellar line up of speakers that will ensure all visitors have plenty to see, experience and learn from. Everyone will leave the show feeling inspired, with plenty of new ideas for how to make their 2018 and beyond events the most memorable yet,” says event director Duncan Siegle. EPS takes place on 28 February – 1 March at Olympia London. It is co-located with International Confex and offi ce* show. Also taking place on 28 February are the Event Production Awards, at Novotel London West from 7pm (see p15). You can register for EPS 2018 at eventproductionshow.co.uk; tickets for the Event Production Awards are available at eventproductionawards.com/tickets. The Wow Factor - What’s in store for you at EPS 18? Th e Main Stage Many of the key issues within the industry from the last 12 months will be discussed by top-line industry speakers, debating the core points and what we can do to continue to drive the industry forwards whilst protecting those involved. Th e last year has seen a number of take overs, issues with secondary ticketing as well as some severe terror threats, and all these will be discussed by our panels. On Day One, John Giddings from Isle of Wight Festival returns to discuss whether live music can save the music industry, joined by Stuart Galbraith of Kilimanjaro Live, Ben Jones as moderator and a 22 FEBRUARY 2018 special guest star from the music industry – watch this space! Mitigating the terrorism threat is another key topic with Daniel Craig from Loudsound and further panels will be discussing licensing, tech and just how important outdoor events are. Day Two continues to deliver a fabulous line up with a key note including Liz Hobbs and Colin Chapple discussing Victoria Park. An exclusive View from Across the Pond involving producers from the largest US and UK festivals comparing the two markets, alongside Th e Fanfair Alliance continuing to challenge the secondary ticketing industry. Th e Access Sessions, hosted by Access All Areas, returns to deliver more hands on, technical education including content on health and safety, social media, GDPR, risk avoidance, sustainability, ACCESSAA.CO.UK