Class of 2020
Martin Fullard , EN ’ s editorial director , calls on the Class of 2020 to stand up for the exhibitions industry
The EN30 under Thirty
Class of 2020 was revealed at a hybrid event at ODEON Leicester Square , London , 4 November . In keeping with the requirements of the age , half the group were at the COVID-secure event in person , while the other half joined us remotely on the cinema ’ s giant screen . Against all the odds , EN decided to press ahead with the event in 2020 as we are of the view that it has never been more important to celebrate aspiring talent , especially at a time of so much uncertainty . Despite the exhibitions industry facing the greatest crisis it has ever known , the selected 30 ( and countless more who did not make the final cut ) have demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity , versatility and determination . 2020 has not been the year we had wanted , and with little to no exhibitions taking place , the Class of 2020 have not sat idly by . But let us not dwell on this negative nonsense , the EN30 under Thirty is a celebration of excellence , and provides a tough test for our leaders in waiting . We can ’ t afford to be sitting around waiting for fate to be served to us , as an industry we must challenge , fight our corner , and lead the way to grow all sectors . That is what we do , and that is something I am certain the Class of 2020 will relish , I am sure . We look forward to working with them over the next 12 months to deliver insightful content , interviews and networking events , including a get-together at International Confex at ExCel London , 12 May .
Thank you to our sponsors Visit by GES and Livebuzz , and to our partners Odeon Leicester Square , Onward Display , the AEO and Jonathan ‘ JT ’ Taylor of Aniseed Photo . Explore the Class of 2020 ’ s full profiles online at www . joom . ag / DKOC
The Winners
1 . Abbie Coonan 2 . Alessandra Leonard 3 . Alexandra Loveday 4 . Amy Cunnington 5 . Amy Neville 6 . Beth Welcomme 7 . Catherine Chin 8 . Charlotte Hendy 9 . Chloe Richardson 10 . Danika Bacon 11 . Emma Lonsdale 12 . Gemma Shaw 13 . George Ince 14 . Grace Reilly 15 . James Rees 16 . Jeremy Coward 17 . Kara Neill 18 . Katie Gray 19 . Katya Moore 20 . Kayleigh Williams 21 . Louise Love 22 . Maisie Worster 23 . Millie Savage 24 . Rachael McKie 25 . Rhianna Price 26 . Samuel O ' Connell 27 . Sarah Rosenberg 28 . Sarah Worwood 29 . Tabitha Neill 30 . Tom Burns
28 — December