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Day one Programme outline 7 Speaker highlight 14.00 – 14.40 14.50 - 15.30 Creativity and Branding at Events - what is the measurement? Wellness: 10 tips for reducing stress Darren Styles, Owner & Publisher, Attitude Magazine Darren was awarded an OBE in 2018 for services to the economy, diversity and charity and is an ambassador for Downing Street’s GREAT campaign, promoting the UK as a place for LGBTQ+ individuals to visit, invest or seek an education. He is also currently number 64 on the FT’s OUTstanding list of top LGBTQ+ executives. Session highlight 14.00 – 14.40 14.50 - 15.30 15.40 - 16.20 Top 10 tech trends Harnessing blockchain to create opportunity Innovations in Technology for Meetings and Events Session highlight 14.00 – 14.40 14.50 - 15.30 Women in sales The Perfect Sales Call In this session, Richard Busby, CEO of BDS Sponsorship will give key takeaways on how you identify your sponsorable assets, how you match potential sponsors and what it takes to create a compelling sponsorship deck. 14.50 -15.30 15.40 -16.20 What does a sustainable event really look like and how can it be delivered? The art of conference programming and abstract management Why do organisations need a data strategy? 10:00 – 10:40 Capturing the real, long term value of meetings 12:00 – 12.40 No time for sleeping giants 14:00 – 14:40 Expanding into international markets and building strategic partnerships Why is there a growing amount of event professionals interested in blockchain? What is the opportunity for the events industry, how can it be harnessed, and how will it dictate a new kind of event? Speaker highlight Sponsorship sales 14.00 – 14.40 CMW + EW Pavilion Blockchain for events Nicole Leida, Head of Conferences & Events, NCRI Having worked in the events industry for about 15 years, primarily as an in-house conference organiser for medical and scientific associations, Nicole was the first in-house conference organiser to become joint-chair of ABPCO. Nicole also has a strong interest in well-being at work and since 2015 has been teaching yoga in corporate environments as well as recently qualifying as a nutritional therapist. VIP Lounge Sponsored by Odeon Events & Levy Restaurants Our VIP visitors are invited to relax and recharge in our VIP Lounge hosted by our friends at Odeon Events and Levy Restaurants. Enjoy a selection of healthy refreshments and snacks from Levy UK, the catering and hospitality partner to many of the UK’s iconic venues, conference and exhibition centres whilst enjoying the red carpet entertainment that Odeon Events can offer. Correct at time of print