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A view from
the top
In late March, EN brought together
a group of senior event profs for a
chance to network, debate and enjoy
stunning surrounding at the first ever
EN Leaders Summit.
A
t the heart of everything EN does is
a desire to foster industry debate and
discussion. It was with this is mind that we
launched the inaugural EN Leaders Summit
in Chamonix at the end of March 2019, with
the help of our valued partners LiveBuzz and
Rives d’Argentière.
Bringing together top organisers and
industry figures, the aim of the event was to
facilitate open and honest industry discussion
in stunning surroundings. The event was
comprised of three off-the-record roundtable
discussions, interspersed with chances to
sample the delights of the French slopes and
Chamonix’s spa facilities.
The first discussion centred around the
visitor experience, discussing elements
like wayfinding and the visitor journey, the
importance of feature areas and the different
approaches of consumer vs. trade organisers.
The second looked at exhibition businesses
and how aspects of growth like standardisation
and integration can be balanced with giving
employees autonomy and the freedom to
flourish in their roles. We also discussed the
relative benefits of launching, geo-cloning and
acquiring events. The final debate covered the
ever-contentious question of the relationship
between organisers and exhibition venue,
(although sadly may not have solved it). EN
The Venue
Les Rives d’Argentière, Chamonix,
a collection of four luxury chalets,
provided the ideal platform for our
roundtable debates. A sister-venue,
Le Chalet, has just opened and
offers stunning, uninterrupted views
of Mont Blanc.
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