Useful Events
There are thousands of events held in the UK every year. That is why the industry is believed to be worth in excess of £20bn and is growing year on year. Events aimed at those that work across the event industry are so important for recognition, for learning and for networking. If you know of events that should be listed here please tell us and we will do our best to update the list.
ABPCO's Annual Conference 2012
25 years: Past, Present & Future
A programme which has been designed to offer delegates the opportunity to learn from the past, evaluate the
present and discuss the challenges for the future across the meetings and events industry. With a series of keynote presentations, practical workshops designed specifically for different levels within your organisation, discussion groups and networking opportunities. See ABPCO for details.
Wednesday 25th January (7pm) to
Friday 27th January 2012
Event Production Show
Event Production Show is the event industry’s annual meeting place, where you can 
meet everyone involved inselling and sourcing the products and services which help
to create fantastic events.
See eventproductionshow.co.uk
Wednesday 1 February to
Thursday 2 February 2012
Olympia, London
Business Travel Show
Europe’s leading marketplace for business travel professionals to source, network & learn.
It’s the only place to meet the most comprehensive range of suppliers, from global brands to exciting new start-ups, offering the latest products, services and solutions. Visit their website for more information.
Tuesday 7 February to
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Earls Court, London
The Lancashire Catering & Hospitality Expo 2012
Find suppliers from all over the country showcasing their products and services. With just under 9000 visitors attending the event and over 200 exhibitors over the last 2 years the Lancashire Catering & Hospitality Expo is growing from strength to strength. See
Wednesday 29th February to
Thursday 1st March
Norbreck Castle, Blackpool
International Confex 2012
Internation Confex connects event organisers with an exciting range of venues, destinations and support services. Providing the perfect forum to do business and source all the essentials for any kind of event. For
more information visit international-confex.com
Tuesday 6 March to
Thursday 8 March 2012
Excel, London
International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX)
International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX) is a brand new event created to offer a major international showcase
for the innovative and world leading UK Outdoor event production industry. Perfectly timed for pre-season deal making, IOEX and Confex will create the UK’s most powerful sales platform for suppliers and a unique and comprehensive buying opportunity for all event organisers. For more information visit the website.
Tuesday 6 March to
Thursday 8 March 2012
Excel, London
Event Training
We call it the Knowledge Audit. Critical must-know information when planning and managing events. A training course. An assessment tool. A knowledge audit. If you're not sure what you don't know then this will probably be the best training investment you have ever made. Priced from £25. Find out more »
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John Simpson, CEO, JSA Ltd.
Chairman of The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy
Speaker? Lecturer? Presenter?
Guest speaker at Bournemouth University. Lecturer at Regents College. Presenter for Chartered Institute of Public Relations. If you would like us to also assist your organisation on the topic of risk management at events, or simply event management with a risk bi-line please get in touch.
Contact us to discuss what you need and when.
Legislation News
The Equality Act 2010 was launched in October. It pulls together historical pieces of legislation and puts them all under one umbrella. It is about equality and discrimination and how to assess, plan, manage and control these issues.
To read more about this Act, keep signing into Relevant Risk or visit the Government Equality Office.
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