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Programme outline
Day two
Keynote Theatre - Sponsored by Guinness World Records
10:00 – 10:40 10.50 – 11.30 11.40 – 12.20 12.30 – 13.10
Corporate events
2019: trends and
influences Fast Forward 15 Keynote speaker Diversity is not about
filling a quota
EventTech Theatre - Sponsored by Cvent
10:00 – 10:40 10.50 – 11.30 11.40 – 12.20 12.30 – 13.10
The age of experience,
using technology to
engage delegates Showcasing the latest
tech start-ups 1-2-1 Meetings at
events – does one size
fit all? Virtual Reality: An
accessible game
changer in the events
industry
10:00 – 10:40 10.50 – 11.30 11.40 – 12.20 12.30 – 13.10
Hitting the big
numbers for events
with PPC Creative marketing
analytics for event
success What’s the future of
event registration? Designing the future
of brand experiences
Marcomms Theatre
EN Pavilion
10:00 – 10:40
CN Pavilion
Crisis management – a panel of top event
profs discuss preparing for the unexpected,
and what to do when disaster strikes
11.00 – 12:00 Meet EN Editor Nicola Macdonald
14.00 – 14:40 Going solo – if you’re planning to launch
your own business in the exhibition industry
what do you need to know?
10.00 – 10:40 Focus on the why! How branding principles
can guide your event design
14.00 – 14:40 Creating immersive experiences
Highlight
Speed mentoring
Fast Forward 15 mentoring programme is an initiative for the events industry founded by Fay Sharpe, VP
EMEA Communications, CSR & Engagement at BCD M&E, the programme gives access and insights from of
the leaders in our field who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with stars of the future. For
the first time at International Confex, Fay, along with a selection of inspiring mentors, will be hosting ‘speed
mentoring’ for the talent of tomorrow. Taking place in the Olympia Room on Day 2, spaces are extremely
limited and available on a first come, first served basis, please visit the Confex website for more information
about booking your place.