10 -Day 1 Schedule Official Show Guide 2018
Day 1 – Main Stage
It could never happen to me
10.30 am - 11.15 am
Why do so many event professionals genuinely believe that ‘ it could never happen to me ”? In this session , experienced event organisers will share stories of when ‘ it ’ did happen to them , and how the industry can act to ensure ‘ it ’ doesn ’ t happen to others in the future !
Andrew McQuillan , Managing Director , Crowded Space Drones Becky Stevens , Founder , Hybred Events Ian Taylor , Council Member , NOEA Phil Atkins , Managing Director , A . C . T . National
Are we of value to the industry ?
11.45 am - 12.30 pm
We have an industry worth £ 46 billion , it is the third biggest in the UK so surely we are integral to the UK economy ? Despite this , we are really not represented at a government level and we want this to change . Should we be more ambitious and proactive about developing our industry ?
Alan Miller , Chairman , The Night Time Industries Association Julian Agostini , Managing Director , Mash Media Session chaired by : Nick Morgan , CEO and Founder , The Fair
An opportunity for event organisers to reduce resources and costs , why wouldn ’ t you ?
13.00 pm - 13.45 pm
This session provides an introduction to how to reduce resources and costs by greening your event . We will look at how to get started , what areas of your event can afford some quick wins and how to embed sustainability into your organisation to make your event greener over the longer term .
Teresa Moore , Director , A Greener Festival
How independent festivals are fighting back 14.15 pm - 15.00 pm
Many large and established shows prioritise commercial deals , often at the expense of providing an enjoyable user experience . But how is this affecting the industry ? Does it create opportunities that smaller festivals can benefit from ? Can these shows now deliver something their competitors can ’ t ?
Jonathan Edwards , Director , GALA Festival Session chaired by : Nick Morgan , CEO and Founder , The Fair
See you outside : how outdoor space can generate new revenue streams
15.30 pm - 16.15 pm
This session is aimed at conference and events venues who boast outdoors space , delegates will have the chance to learn from the National Trust ’ s Osterley Park , which transformed its outdoor event offering and unlocked further revenue streams . If you have a venue with outdoor space , big or small , and are looking for innovative ways to use it for events , then this session is a must .
Dom Garner , Executive Producer , Ten Thousand Hours Neil Cole , General Manager , National Trust Osterley Park & House Amanda Olliek , Events Assistant , National Trust Osterley Park & House Session chaired by : Martin Fullard , Deputy Editor , Conference News