Online interaction cannot wholly replace face to face contact in the business world for building relationships, according to Conference Centres of Excellence. And to underline its commitment to bring people together, Conference Centres of Excellence has just announced its first annual conference.
Consortium Chairman Richard Harrison said the event, which will bring together all 42 members, was part of a commitment to sharing best practice and building relationships between members. “As a voice for the meetings industry, we believe very strongly in the power of bringing people together and encouraging the sharing of information first hand,” he said. “While great advances have been made in technology allowing people to meet virtually, the feedback from our venues and customers is that meetings and conferences deliver far more than just the conference programme.
“The off agenda time at events really delivers in terms of building relationships and networks and allow people to share ideas and best practice in a far less pressured environment. “As part of our ethos to practise what we preach we will be bring together all our members at our own conference, which will take place in Birmingham this summer.”
Keynote speakers at the event include Rohit Talwar of Fast Future who will be speaking on the future of the hotel sector, Roy Sheppard, expert networker who has been described as someone who “breaks more ice than the Russian fishing fleet!”, Martin Lewis of ‘Meetpie’, a journalist with more 30 years in the meetings industry, David Wood of Expotel and Emma Bointon of Venuemasters.
The conference, which takes place on July 21st at Conference Aston, is open to non members and will provide the opportunity to network with fellow professionals in the meetings sector. There will be a series of workshops available to delegates as well as a networking lunch and supplier exhibition.
“It is a flagship event in our calendar and one which I would urge anyone with an interest in the sector to attend, as it will provide an opportunity to hear from some of the most insightful speakers in the industry,” said Richard. “It’s also a great chance to share experiences and make contacts with fellow meetings professionals in the fantastic environment of Conference Aston, a Conference Centres of Excellence member situated minutes from Birmingham city centre.”
Visit www.cceonline.co.uk for further programme information and how to book.
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