Here’s a meta-concept for you: event industry events. Everyone needs a day off once in a while, and what better way for a hard working #EventProf to let their hair down than to be the guest at someone else’s meetup? Sounds like heaven.
We’ve put together a handy list of events for EventProfs. Have we missed something? Let us know @NoodleLive and we’ll add it in!
Conferences and Trade Show Events for Event Professionals
Creative Edge (21 September)
The Grand Hotel, Brighton
Hosted by C&IT and Event magazine, Creative Edge aims look at the outer edges of innovation in event technology and inspire industry professionals to turn their events into fully immersive experiences.
Social Media Week (22 – 26 September)
Victoria House, London
EventProfs need to stay on top of the latest innovations in social media. Social media week is an extravaganza of expert speakers, product launches and networking events. Can’t make it? Follow the action and network using #SMWLDN.
Venues and Events Live (23 & 24 September)
Old Billingsgate, London
With 250 venues and event suppliers in attendance, 40 expert seminars and stacks of tasting sessions, Venues and Events Live is a great place to meet new suppliers and find new contacts and resources for planning events. Due to the time of year, there is often a focus on Christmas.
Small Groups and MeetUp Events for EventProfs
Networking and Collaboration for Agency Owners (9 September)
Jewel, Piccadilly Circus
Own your own events agency? This is a great opportunity to network and promote your services to other agencies from all sectors.
Women in Business 10 Year Anniversary (15 September)
Piccolino, Broadgate
A great opportunity for networking for event professionals of the female variety. With facilitated group conversations, professional speed-date style meetings and even a slice of birthday cake, this looks like a great and productive afternoon.
Social MeetUp for Wedding Professionals (17 September)
Location TBC
Do you plan or organise weddings? This social meetup brings together professionals from across the industry and also explores internet marketing and online visibility.
Event Industry Sleepover (17 September)
Olympia, Kensington
An evening of activities and networking for female EventProfs including a clothes swap, yoga and even mixologist lessons.
International Special Events Society Speed Networking (22 September)
Central Hall Westminster
A high energy night of networking for members of the ISES society.
Public Speaking for Beginners (29 September)
The Plumbers Arms, Victoria
Nervous about public speaking? For the bargain price of just £3 this meetup will help you to practice with a small, supportive group and will also offer tips and techniques for dealing with nerves and projecting total confidence.
Event Industry Events: Award Ceremonies
Prestigious Star Awards (18 September)
Celebrating the world’s most luxurious venues. Keep an eye on the winners for new ideas and memorable locations.
The C&IT Excellence Awards (19 September)
Celebrating companies who are staging innovative and successful events in the B2B sector.
Can’t make it to these events? Why not hold your own event and ask us to talk you through the latest event tech and your event technology options instead.
