Feature
30Under30
goes live
for 2020
The programme, which recognises
exhibition industry talent under the age of
30, is now live and open for applications
EN has launched its
2020 EN 30Under30
programme, recognising
excellence in young
professionals employed by
show organisers.
Since their launch in 2014,
the awards have seen many
successful winners go on to
illustrious careers within the
industry, being responsible
for the sales, marketing,
operations or entire
organisation of leading
exhibitions in the UK and
worldwide.
Being part of this exclusive
group is a seal of approval
from the exhibition industry,
showing that someone
has what it takes to be one
of the industry leaders of
tomorrow.
You can enter yourself or
a colleague at en30under30.
co.uk. The entry deadline is
23rd September 2020.
Duncan Siegle, portfolio
director, said: “We run
several awards programmes
that allow individuals and
companies to compete
with each other as we feel
this level of competition
makes us and the industry
better. The 30Under30 is
a little different as those
taking part often don’t get
the recognition their hard
work and ability deserves.
This is a chance for them to
demonstrate their prowess
and being a winner can really
step up their careers.
“Last year in particular,
we could see just what
being part of the 30 meant
to the winners not just by
their behaviour at the event
but also by the amount
of social media support
and celebration the event
received. As always, we
couldn’t run this event
without the support of our
sponsors Visit by GES, Live
Buzz and Olympia”.
Commenting on the
partnership, Nigel Nathan,
Olympia London managing
director said: “Olympia
London is proud to be
supporting the future of
the events industry by
sponsoring the EN 30
Under 30. It’s so important
to celebrate the talents of
young rising stars and help
nurture the future leaders of
our industry.”
Jason Stead, managing
director, GES EMEA,
commented: “This accolade
really shines a light on the
depth and breadth of young
talent attracted to and
engaged in our industry.
We have a dynamic and
ever-growing community of
talented eventprofs – aged
under 30 – who will no doubt
be the trailblazers of the
future.
“GES is proud to support
EN’s 30 Under 30 as it is
so much more than just
an award, it’s an initiative
that brings us together,
stimulates thought,
encourages the sharing
of ideas and promotes
collaboration. Our industry
is all the richer for its young
thought leaders who have
never been more important.
Together, we navigate
through these challenging
times.”
Justin Craig, Joint MD
at LiveBuzz, added: “The
challenges created by the
Covid pandemic call on a
new generation of leaders
who are adaptable and
resilient, who find solutions
when there seems to be no
answers. Leaders who are
passionate and positive
during the worst of times.
We celebrate the brightest
and the best of our industry
- it is their energy, courage
and vision that will help our
incredible sector bounce
back and thrive in the ‘new
normal’.” EN
32 — September