CONNECT EVENTS PROVIDE FUTURE PROFESSIONALS WITH INSPIRATION, INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
03.02.2025
08:45 - 09:15
Arrive at the Charter Foyer. There is a cloakroom and a member of the events team will be there to welcome you!
09:30 - 10:15
Lori Hoinkes - CEO, Manchester Central
Practical implementation of accessibility at events
In Conversation With...Samie Boyd, Accessibility Co-ordinator, Cuffe & Taylor ManMet Events Alumni
10:15 - 10:45
11:10 - 11:55
Events by Association: How associations can support your career in events
Jamie Bennett, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
Fiona Goh, British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA)
Lori Hoinkes, Women in Exhibitions
12:00 - 12:30
The Events Dear Boy! Podcast
Live recording with guest Rachel Tetlow, pro-manchester
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12:00 - 12:30
Neurodiversity in Events
Maddie Allen & Mark, Speak2Connect
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12:30 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
WITH EVENTS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
16:30
Manchester Events Connect Conference 2025 Closes
15:40 - 16:25
Guy Dunston
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Co-op Live
14:45 - 15:40
Glastonbury Festival
Leanne Hewich, Head of Technical Communications, Glastonbury Festival
Britta Argun-Yung, Area Organiser for the Unfair Ground, Glastonbury Festival
Jen Mackley, Head of Licensing, Glastonbury Festival
In Conversation With...Jonathan Davies
Chief Superintendent Matrix and Force Operations, Merseyside Police
14:00 - 14:45
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