Confex
Don’t just ‘visit’ Confex…
‘GET INVOLVED’ IS THE MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFEX’S EVENT DIRECTOR AS THE BIG
SHOW READIES TO OPEN ITS EVENTS EMBRACE AT EXCEL LONDON
In the spirit of this year’s Confex theme
of immersive events, organisers, Mash
Media (publishers of CMW) are inviting
attendees for the next edition not just to
‘visit’ but to get stuck in and really take
part in International Confex 2020 on
25-26 February 2020 at ExCel London.
With the topics of Speak, Meet,
Debate, Network, Enjoy and Learn,
there are opportunities for every
#eventprof to immerse themselves in
the myriad of activities on the
showfloor, in the theatres and on the
social hubs.
Event Director Liz Agostini explains:
“Confex is so much more than buyers
meeting sellers. Throughout the years
of our tenure, the show has moved on
from the purely transactional and
developed into a uniquely innovative,
social and creative event, reflecting the
very characteristics that define our
industry.”
or on the Mash Media central hub
where there will be a plethora of events
taking place including the CN 30/30
meet up, the Confex Alumni gathering
and the EN/CN Awards finalists drinks
parties.
speak but the idea of public speaking
fills you with abject terror, come along
to the Sales Theatre on Day 1 at 10.00
to hear Ash Smith of Pitch giving some
great ways of combating fear of public
speaking in his session ‘Feel the fear
and do it anyway: public speaking for
people who don’t like public speaking’
How to get involved? Meet – a whole host of inspirational new
suppliers, venues and destinations right
across the showfloor. If you’re in a
hurry and want to fill up your little
black ideas book quickly, join up for one
of the speed networking sessions. As a
thank you for taking part, you’ll receive
a beautiful Khyva gift box filled with
luxury goodies.
Speak & Debate – There will be a whole
host of panel discussions going on in
every corner of the show, tackling
subjects such as personalisation, CSR,
sustainability and wellness to name but
a few. Join the debate and if you have an
opinion you’d like to share – apply to
jump on board a panel!
If, on the other hand, you’d like to Network – International Confex has
always been known as the hub where
the UK events industry in its glorious
entirety gathers. Catch up with old
friends and forge relationships with new
ones: in the main bar, delivered in
partnership with GES, on the
Association Village Green in
partnership with ABPCO and the AAE
Enjoy - The huge range of exhibitors
and speakers have so many experiences
for you to enjoy. Have a play in Leisure
King’s Mobile Escape Room, marvel at
Luster’s event mosaic technology, join
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa for a
taste of Mexico and a reinvigorating
drop of tequila. Find your ‘happy place’
with stress busting ideas in the
Association Events Forum or enjoy
watching the hopefuls pitching in the
EventTech Dragons Den. And, after all
that, when you need a break, chill out
and recharge in the VIP lounge
delivered in partnership with Freeman.
Above: Get
involved in
the UK’s event
industry big top
– International
Learn – With over 60 sessions taking
place over two days, whether it’s ideas
for sustainability, CSR or wow factor,
you’re guaranteed to leave International
Confex with a load of inspiration for
better events.
Confex
To register and start planning your
experience visit: www.international-confex.
com. More information, contact: lagostini@
mashmedia.net
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