Conference News February 2020 | Page 6

6 Contributors Contributors Charlotte Gentry, EVCOM chair and CEO, Pure Events Des Mclaughlin, MD, Meet Events Jennifer Davidson, MD and founder, Sleek Events Liz Taylor, MD, Taylor Lynn Corporation EVCOM chair Charlotte Gentry is optimistic that events will play a strong role in wider business in the 2020s. Agencies will be key components in the growth of UK plc. P56 In his bi-monthly column, Meet Events’ Des Mclaughlin takes aim at the procurement process. In his view, it is not only stifling creativity, but value too. P56 In this issue, Jennifer Davidson re-lives her transformation from a hands-on eventprof to full-on business owner. It’s all in the art of delegation. P57 Liz Taylor is urging larger agencies to make the events industry more attractive to young talent through profit-share schemes, flexible hours, and better training. P61 Editor: Martin Fullard; Publishing Director: Liz Agostini; Commercial Director: Jack Newey; Marketing & Partnerships Director: Max Agostini; Trainee Reporter: Louisa Daley; Graphic Designer: Kateryna Smirnova; Production Manager: Elizabeth Nixon; Subscriptions Executive: Matthew Williams. Contact us: Subscriptions: [phone], Editorial: [phone], Advertising: [phone], Production: [phone] Conference News is published by Mash Media, Second floor, Applemarket House, 17 Union Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1RP, UK Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [email protected], Editor: [email protected] Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publishers. Printed by Pensord Press Ltd. www.conference-news.co.uk