Events Forum Programme
Regent's College Events Forum will host a range
of inspiring presentations, talks, workshops and debates
followed by exciting site visits and leisure
activities.
The Hilton London Metropole hotel will host the
Forum's Gala Dinner, with auctions, prize raffles, music
and entertainment to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer
Support, the Forum's charity of the year.
Overview of Events
Day 1 (Thursday 16 September)
On day 1 (Thursday), the internationally renowned
speaker Deborah McCoy will be talking about the DO's and
DONT's when organising one of the most important events in society
- weddings.
This keynote presentation will be followed by workshops with
renowned national and international event management professionals
from Outsourced Events, Macmillan Cancer Support, Terbell's Adam
Proto, and a cooking demonstration by Brazilian Chef Prof. Carlos
Ribeiro. Site visits for the day include Craven Cottage - home of
Fulham Football Club, the London Eye, Namco Station, and St
Paul's Cathedral.
The day ends with a visit to London's West End and a range of
musicals in 'Theatre Land'. Click here to view details of day 1
activities.
Day 2 (Friday 17 September)
On day 2 (Friday), one of the UK's leading industry experts,
Zanine Adams of Visit London, will be sharing her
experiences of promoting London as a
conference and events destination.
The second keynote session of the day is from Andrew Mallery,
Commercial Operations Director for Mercedes-Benz UK, who will
be describing recent events held by the company, and their
commercial role and importance.
A sustainability debate with leading UK events professionals and
academics is included on Friday afternoon, together with talks
from ESP Recruitment, Ziad Raphael Nassar, and Paul Cook from
MPI. Site visits to Altitude 360 London, Craven Cottage
(Fulham FC), the London Eye, the Natural History Museum's
Conference Centre, and St Paul's Cathedral precede the Forum's Gala
Dinner on Friday evening. Click here to view details of day 2
activities.
Day 3 (Saturday 18 September)
The day starts with the internationally renowned Nicolo di San
Germano discussing his leading role at the world famous Powerboat
Racing Championship (F1H2O). The final session of the Forum will be
a Question and Answer session on life in the events industry with a
selection of highly experienced industry
speakers.
The event ends with a closing ceremony and the chance for
delegates to spend further time in London. This is a great
opportunity to enjoy the capital at its best. Click here to view details of
day 3 activities.
Event Programme Schedule
Programme Schedule - Morning
| Time |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
| 10:00 |
Delegate Arrival, Registration and Coffee |
Delegate Arrival and Coffee |
Delegate Arrival and Coffee |
| 10:30 |
|
Keynote Speaker: Zanine Adams, Visit London, UK
|
|
| 10:45 |
|
|
Keynote Speaker: Nicolo di San Germano, F1H2O, Italy |
| 11:30 |
Opening Ceremony |
Short Comfort Break |
|
| 11:50 |
Keynote Speaker: Deborah McCoy, AAWP, USA |
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Mallery, Mercedes-Benz
UK
|
Short Comfort Break |
Programme Schedule - Afternoon
| Time |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
| 12:10 |
|
|
Q&A Session: Life in the Events Industry |
| 12:50 |
Lunch and Networking |
Lunch and Networking |
Close of Events Forum |
| 13:45 |
Workshop A: Organising Memorable Charity Events, Katy
Richards, London Special Events Manager, Macmillan Cancer
Support, UK
Workshop B: Event Management and Conference Planning, Denise
Mansfield, Outsourced Events, UK
Workshop C: Management of Alternative Events, Adam Proto,
Terbell Limited, UK
Workshop D: Cooking Demonstration + Q&A, Chef Carlos
Ribeiro, Na Cozinha, Brazil
|
Sustainability and Events Debate. Anne Hayes (BSI), Russell
Seymour (Lord's), Rob Davidson (University of Westminster), UK
Workshop E: Recruitment in the Events Industry, Liz
Sinclair, ESP Recruitment, UK
Workshop F: Networking and Professional Associations, Paul Cook,
MPI, in association with ABPCO, UK
Workshop G: Luxury International Events,Ziad Raphael
Nassar, O Events, Lebanon
|
Optional Leisure Activities in London |
| 14:45 |
Travel to Site |
Travel to Site |
|
| 15:30 |
Site Visits and Events Talk: Fulham FC, London Eye, Namco
Station, St Paul's Cathedral.
|
Site Visits and Events Talk: Altitude 360 London, Fulham FC,
London Eye, Natural History Museum, St Paul's Cathedral. |
|
| 17:15 |
Leisure Time |
Leisure Time |
|
Programme Schedule - Evening
| Time |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
| 19:00 |
'Wicked' West End Theatre Show (19.30 - optional)
Restaurants in London (optional)
Cinemas in London (optional)
|
Gala Dinner:
Drinks Reception at Hotel
3-Course Sit Down Meal
Entertainment & After Dinner Speaker
Charity Auction and Talk
Prize Raffle
Venue: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
|
N/A |
Click here to register
for the event
Click here
for a list of accommodation available in the area
Notes:
1. Programme content subject to chnge without
notice. The event management team reserves the right to alter,
ammend or change programme activities without prior notice.
2. Workshops subject to availability. Site visits
subject to availability. Some activities may require voluntary
contribution towards charity.
3. Leisure activities subject to availability and
charge. Limited places available.
