Association Event Network March 2016 | Page 7

Previews March 2016 7 Association Events Forum Olympia London’s Olympia Room is ready to host a major Educational Programme for Association Event Professionals on 2 March As part of a dedicated programme for Association Event Professionals, the Association Events Forum includes a combination of invitations to exclusive events, networking opportunities and a programme of compelling content. Sponsored by Southport Conferences, Hilton Worldwide and Shocklogic, and chaired by associations executive network director, Damian Hutt, The Association Events Forum is a one-day event, on the first day of International Confex (2 March) targeted at Association Event Professionals offering first class educational content and networking opportunities. CN_02.16_AEM.indd 7 The educational content will focus on the power of the moderator, working in collaboration with a destination and venue, maximising sponsorship potential and getting the speaker choice right for your event: Time: • 10.00 – 10.45 - The Power of the Moderator – conference glue (Hans Etman - pictured above - Masters in Moderation) • 11.00 – 11.45 - Events for member value – serving your agenda, members and industry (Mike Treacher, GSMA) • 12.00 – 12.45 - Teamwork – Venue, Destination and Association in partnership – (Southport Conferences) • 14.00 – 14.45 - Sponsorship – How associations maximise sponsorship potential in 2016 ( Jackie Fast - pictured above - Slingshot Sponsorship) • 15.00 – 15.45 - Horses for courses – getting the speaker choice right – (Nick Gold, European Association of Speaker Bureaux In addition a select group of associa