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Ten out of ten The Meetings Show is celebrating its landmark 10th edition on 29-30 June 2022 at ExCeL London. If you’ve yet to sign up, here are 10 good reasons to be there
1 All-in-one solution With business booming but resources still stretched post-pandemic, attendingThe Meetings Show saves time and streamlines the planning process by providing all your event solutions in one place. Go around the world, connect with hundreds of suppliers, and stay on top of all the latest trends in just two days. 2 Broad range of exhibitors International exhibitors include Visit Denmark and Korea MICE Bureau alongside newcomers Zimbabwe National Conventions Bureau. All four corners of the UK will be represented including Visit Belfast, London Convention Bureau and Visit Scotland, alongside a range of hotels and venues such as Hilton, Melia, IHG and Barcelo. 3 Hotbed for tech innovation This year’s show will be a hotbed for the latest innovations with well‐known technology suppliers such as Shocklogic and Cvent exhibiting. Buyers looking for the most innovative event tech will also be able to meet with up‐and‐coming tech companies, who are being given the opportunity to exhibit through the brand new TMS Introducing scheme.
4 Unmissable keynote Olympic gold medallist and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe is headlining the show in 2022; the year that marks not only the 10th edition of The Meetings Show, but also the 10‐year anniversary of the 2012 Games. Lord Coe will take to the stage at 10am on Wednesday 29 June to share insights learned from organising London 2012. 5 Top notch education The programme features hours of thought‐provoking content for those hungry to learn and adapt to the new normal. Dynamic and informative sessions will cover the latest trends and burning issues including sustainability, building and fostering communities, events of the future and mental health. 6 Hosted buyer heaven The show’s hosted buyer programme helps busy events professionals maximise their time by giving them fast‐track access to the most relevant suppliers, education and networking opportunities. Hosted buyers enjoy a dedicated appointments diary to book pre‐scheduled meetings and are supported with travel, accommodation and a host of other benefits.
7 Sustainability spotlight FollowingThe Meetings Show’s pledge to reach Net Zero by 2050 and cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, sustainability will be at the heart of this year’s show. Working with strategic partner isla, the show will measure and track emissions this year, and is committed to educating events professionals around sustainability through content sessions on the topic as well as its Complete Sustainable Events Course. 8 Community connections There is no better place to immerse yourself in the events, meetings and incentives community and reconnect in person thanThe Meetings Show. As well as catching up with your existing contacts, the show offers plenty of opportunities to meet new faces and grow your network. 9 Get social As always, there will be plentiful opportunities to socialise with industry peers and friends. In addition to the official Welcome Reception on Tuesday 28 June, there will be countless networking events taking place throughout the show and London, from on‐stand drinks to after‐show parties. 10 Don’t just take our word for i t 2021 hosted buyer Karyn Dickie, event consultant at Clarity Travel, said: “There were lots of interesting suppliers to catch up with, but the highlight was the speakers who were outstanding.” Johnny D. Martinez of Shocklogic said the show exceeded his expectations: “We
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met a lot of new people and made 70‐80 leads.” To register, visit: www. themeetingsshow. com/register
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