Conference News March 2020 | Page 6

6 Contributors Contributors Laura Capell-Abra, founder, Stress Matters Jennifer Davidson, MD and founder, Sleek Events Richard John, author and COO, Realise. me.uk Julia Charles-Wiginton, MD, Julia Charles Event Management Stress Matters founder Laura Capell-Abra said that 2020 would be a year of personal change. In this issue she reveals how she faced a true challenge. P55 In this issue, Jennifer Davidson considers the true value of awards. As the season begins, are they really of importance, or even of value, to clients? P56 Richard John is in the mood for love. A dawning moment occured for our long-standing columnist at IBTM World in 2019, and it may stike a chord with fellow eventprofs. P56 Julia Charles-Wiginton is not convinced that the UK’s venue-finding sites are taking matters of sustainability seriously, and says we are falling behind Europe. P59 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