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New role on the ABPCO website for an Events & Venue Manager at Oxford Martin School - take a look at the detail here https://lnkd.in/eG4ihPdG #eventprofs #newjob

🗞️ HERE'S THE LATEST NEWS FROM ABPCO's website feed - 🔶 £36,000 raised for Meeting Needs as event industry figures run 13 miles! 🔶 Kents Hill Park Unveils Modern Restaurant Refurbishment with a Focus on Sustainability and Customer Feedback 🔶 Excel London Acquires Business Design Centre In London 🔶 Event networking – the magic of meeting new people! ...... and much more! Click on the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTNd4Rkb ABPCO promotes and supports: #Excellence #Innovation #Learning #BestPractice #Dedication Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Debra Nightingale Hayley Love

SHOULD KIDS BE AT CONFERENCES? 🔆 Check out the latest MIT Magazine podcast of The Meeting Room with Paul Harvey and Janthea Brigden sharing insights into the challenges and solutions of creches at conferences. 🔆 Little ones are often forgotten in the events industry and are an important jigsaw piece to unlock those barriers of attendance... https://lnkd.in/eVHDshYh ✅ Sammy Connell, ABPCO's co-chair, will be at IBTM Events in Barcelona next month discussing this trending topic of 'Family friendly events - embracing inclusivity and best practices for welcoming children', wearing both her ABPCO and NASUWT hats. https://lnkd.in/e8_Rh4cg Heather Lishman Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage #MyABPCO #Sharing #Learning #EventProfs #Networking #Innovation #BestPractice #Equality #Community

A WORD FROM OUR AWARD SPONSORS Huge ABPCO thanks to Rebecca Towell, Sales Director of Full Circle Events & Exhibitions. They are sponsoring the Best Event by an Agency PCO  in this year's ABPCO Excellence Awards. Hear what Rebecca has to say! Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage Kane Thomas Find out more about the ABPCO Excellence Awards and book your tickets for this amazing 2-day event in Winter Gardens & Blackpool Conference And Exhibition Centre on 12th & 13th December: https://lnkd.in/eCNfEPsx #MyABPCO #ABPCOEA24 #ABPCOAgencyPCO #Excellence #EventProfs #Networking #Innovation #BestPractice #Learning #Equality #Community

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET? ABPCO EXCELLENCE AWARDS Don't forget to buy your tickets for the ABPCO Excellence Awards in Blackpool on 12th - 13th December. This is a fantastic opportunity to catch-up with industry colleagues and friends, rub shoulders with the great and good in our industry, enjoy learning opportunities, network and help us celebrate those who have achieved the highest accolades. Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage Find out more about the ABPCO Excellence Awards here: https://lnkd.in/eCNfEPsx #MyABPCO #ABPCOEA24 #CelebrateExcellence #Eventprofs #Excellence #Recognition #Networking #Innovation #Sharing #BestPractice #Learning #Equality #Community

ABPCO ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT 2023 - INDUSTRY SECTORS In January of this year ABPCO (Association of British Professional Conference Organisers) released a survey entitled the ABPCO Economic Impact Report, aimed at all those delivering events in the Association and NFP events sector. The results, which focus on 2023, offer some very positive insights into the value and influence of another side of the event industry. We are now re-sharing the 10 key highlights from the 2023 report as a prelude to the launch of the 2024 survey in January 2025. Industry Sectors In 2023 ABPCO members have delivered events to a range of significant industry sectors:   🔆 34% health sciences and med tech 🔆 20% science, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics 🔆 17% professional services, finance, and tech 🔆 14% government Our members support and connect with significant industries regionally, nationally and internationally. Our collective influence supports economic growth strategies that are integral to a diverse and integrated population, particularly in digital technology, low carbon innovation, health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries. The scale and scope of ABPCO members is nationally important - bringing in international networks, reinvigorating business, leisure and not for profit relations and promoting all regions of the UK. Our members continue to represent Britain - working alongside international associations, representing global networks and selling the best of British professionalism. Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage See the full highlights from the Economic Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/dtwk3exS #MyABPCO #Yourvoice #Sharing #Learning #EventProfs #Networking #Innovation #BestPractice #Equality #Community

🌟 Join Us for an Evening of Networking & Knowledge! 🌟 Calling all ABPCO members and peers! Don’t miss this chance to connect over light refreshments and insightful discussions on Thursday 28th November - 5pm till 7pm 📍 Unique Venues Birmingham - at the stunning Library of Birmingham. We’ll gather in the Shakespeare Memorial Room on the top floor, featuring breathtaking skyline views of the city! This event is open to all ABPCO members, and we encourage you to bring a colleague along! We're excited to welcome Professional Conference Organiser attendees who are not ABPCO members. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our fantastic community in a relaxed setting. Let’s come together to share knowledge and make valuable connections! - https://lnkd.in/egnRqwmU #Networking #MyABPCO #ProfessionalConferenceOrganisers #Community #ProfessionalDevelopment #UniqueVenuesBirmingham #Excellence #Connections Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Debra Nightingale Hayley Love

A WORD FROM OUR AWARD SPONSORS Huge ABPCO thanks to Julian Smith, Director of Memcom. They are sponsoring our Member Engagement Award in this year's ABPCO Excellence Awards. Hear what Julian had to say! Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage Memcom Find out more about the ABPCO Excellence Awards and to book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eCNfEPsx #MyABPCO #ABPCOEA24 #ABPCOmemberengagement #Excellence #EventProfs #Networking #Innovation #BestPractice #Learning #Equality #Community

THE IMPORTANCE OF EVENT LEGACY Kerry Wright, Head of Groups Sales from Lime Venue Portfolio talked to Sammy Connell, Head of Events at NASUWT, and ABPCO's new co-chair about the importance of legacy. https://lnkd.in/eqSEuctU Heather Lishman Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Kate Sargent Jane Elsom Samantha Salisbury Sarah Byrne Steven Daun Samantha Shamkh Gemma Savage #MyABPCO #Eventprofs #EventLegacy #BestPractice #Learning #Sharing #Innovation

WOULD YOU SHARE A CASE STUDY WITH FELLOW MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS? The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, (ABPCO) is the UK’s leading professional body for association conference & not-for-profit event organisation. 🟣 The Festival of Learning brings the association events industry together and provides opportunities for sharing, learning and collaboration. The event will be attended by over 100 leading PCOs in the UK and a range of industry partners. Call for best practice case studies for the ABPCO Festival of Learning 🟢 New to next year's event, will be quick-fire TED Talk style, case study sessions showcasing innovative and creative best practices in conference organisation. 🟢 This is a fantastic opportunity to share your unique insights, creative solutions, and practical approaches that can educate, inspire and empower fellow professionals in the field. About the Quick-Fire sessions: 🟡 We are looking for engaging, dynamic case studies that offer fresh perspectives and actionable insights. 🟡 Each session will include a number of quick fire examples, which must focus on key takeaways that delegates can apply in their own practice. 👉 👉 👉 You can find out more about how to submit by clicking this link. https://lnkd.in/e6ZC2uDX Please submit your case study outline no later than 1st November 2024.