EVENTIT Roadshow

In association with

Following the success of our 2023 roadshows, EVENTIT is going back on the road to deliver a series of regional events in August 2024.

In association with Catch the MICE, the EVENTIT Roadshows bring some of Scotland’s finest suppliers directly to leading decision makers in cities across England.

This innovative series of half day events will facilitate networking through interactive activities, exhibition and discussion. 

 

The day will start with a collaborative discussion with a panel of experts covering key topics that are surrounding the events industry today: sustainability, diversity and accessibility, technology and creating memorable experiences. 

This is followed by an exhibition of up to 5 Scottish suppliers, where delegates will rotate in groups for an interactive demonstration or activity. Rounding out the day with a delicious networking lunch.

MANCHESTER

BIRMINGHAM

LONDON

6th August

Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

9.30am – 1pm 

13th August

thestudio…Birmingham
9.30am – 1pm

15th August

Victorian Bath House
9.30am – 1pm

Roadshows 2024

Thank you for hosting me at the event. It was fantastic to meet like-minded professionals in the events industry. The event was expertly run and organised, with a fantastic venue and amazing food on offer. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!

Matthew Snape

Roadshows 2024

It was a great group of people with some great conversations had and a fantastic opportunity to meet suppliers I wouldn’t have ever heard about had I not attended

Alexa Martinez

Roadshows 2023

We were delighted with the quality and interest from the pre-qualified buyers that attended. There was an excellent mix of agency, freelance and corporate accounts. It was fantastic to be able to meet such a varied group of clients in one day! I would highly recommend the roadshows to both suppliers and clients as the perfect way to connect ! The delivery of both the events was excellent.

Debbie Phillips-Howie

Roadshows 2023

It was a great opportunity to meet with clients in an intimate setting where we could discuss our wonderful industry at length. The open panels that were at the start of each session were very varied both in topic and conversation and with the smaller groups it allowed for there to be natural open communication!

Kirsty Douglas

Roadshows 2023

Great to meet with peers and to talk through current issues and trends. In corporate events, we tend to be quite insular so it is always hugely beneficial to hear from experts in the industry, and from peers too. It was really interesting to hear from suppliers in the industry as well, and to understand the challenges they are facing in a post pandemic world. I came away with new knowledge and inspiration to share with my colleagues and stakeholders. I would definitely attend again, and would recommend the event to others in the events industry

Helen Fullerton

Roadshows 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thought it was a great opportunity to meet like minded people in the business. So much so, I asked Simon to help on a team building event I was working on, so he came to work on that with me just the week after! I thought that both Carol Ann and Zakia were inspirational and felt very privileged to hear their stories and how they have grown not just in the business but for society. I passed over the information that they provided us with along with website and contact details for if and when the opportunity comes up for us to work with them on an event.

Beck Martin

Roadshows 2023

The Glasgow Roadshow was a great chance to discuss the challenges that we’re all facing in the industry with other event professionals. It was so helpful to hear the solutions or suggestions that others are implementing. I was also delighted to hear from two expert speakers and came away with some actionable ideas for making our post-event materials more interesting to an online audience.

Carol Anne Grady

2024 Roadshow Speakers

MANCHESTER | TUESDAY 6 AUGUST | 9.30AM - 1pm | MALMAISON MANCHESTER DEANSGATE

CATHERINE WARRILOW
Marketer
Invisible Cities

Responsible for growing and raising the profile of the social enterprise in Manchester, supporting guides and working with partners across corporates, retail, community and charity.

ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ
Specialist – Partnership Events & Communications
St James’s Place

Experience in corporate event planning, creating memorable, Instagram-worthy experiences, digital marketing, and virtual events plus the host of the “Events Obsessed” podcast.

BIRMINGHAM | TUESDAY 13 AUGUST | 9:30AM - 1PM | thestudio birmingham

LUCY NICHOLLS
CEO
The PS Events Group

Lucy is the proud founder and CEO of The PS Events Group. Recently branded ‘the industry’s best kept secret”. The PS Events Group create fabulous global events from elite private parties to brand campaigns & activations, gala award ceremonies & dinners, to sporting events and everything in between.

LONDON | THURSDAY 15 AUGUST | 9:30AM - 1PM | VICTORIAN BATH HOUSE

CHLOE RICHARDSON
SVP Growth & Communications
Explori

A multi-lingual event and marketing advocate for over 15 years, Chloe spends her day-to-day championing the impact and value of event teams globally.

DR ROB DAVIDSON
Managing Director
MICE Knowledge

Rob’s main areas of expertise are conferences and incentive travel, and he has written seven books on these themes, including his latest publication, Business Events

LOUISA O’CONNOR
Managing Director
Seen Presents

Working with some of the world’s most iconic brands,  Louisa is skilled in deciphering a client’s needs and goals and strategically turning them into memorable and innovative experiences. 

This report, written by Stuart Mitchell (Catch The MICE) and Judith Wilson (EVENTIT), is a compilation of thoughts, opinions and challenges felt across the events and hospitality sector. Gathered using feedback and input expressed by speakers, exhibitors and delegates during the EVENTIT Roadshow in spring 2023, this report encapsulates the current climate of the industry today.

This summary report highlights the key-points raised and the gems of information and insights shared throughout our journey, along with hints and tips on how to best approach event-planning in 2023 and beyond.

Click HERE to read the full report.