CHS Birmingham has announced the final speakers for its
educational programme at the ICC Birmingham on Tuesday 29 October, including an event psychologist and a film industry intimacy coordinator.
The backdrop of
discussions will be about how the role of event planners has changed, and how
the industry can continue to adapt. As well as a keynote session from event psychologist Kelly
McCormack on how to enter the minds of your event’s delegates and
support your own when organising events, the show will also delve into the
world of production to demonstrate how a little theatre can add a huge spark to
your content.
Carrying
on the theme, this year’s educational programme will see talks and discussion
focused on the changing demands of event planning, and the support needed to
organise modern events. Intimacy coordinator Sam Murray, whose CV includes supporting film and TV A-listers, will
talk about consent, creating safe places, and protecting the wellbeing of event
planners and their delegates.
The
conversation will continue throughout the day, with a special slot on event and
team cultures, with Emma King, CEO and founder of CHS Birmingham, and Cat
Kevern, director of Electric Cat Productions.
PAs,
EAs and office managers will also have access to a second stage of education
through the show’s PA Lounge, offering curated content for those who
have event organising as part of a very long to do list.
“We’re acutely aware of the pressure on event organisers at the
moment, and the changing skills they need to learn to be effective in their
roles,” said Lou Hindley, commercial director, CHS Birmingham. “Our
education is always designed to create a safe space to discuss these
challenges, but at the same time we’ll have an energised show where buyers can
get business done, quickly and effectively.”
CHS Birmingham opens its doors at 9am, 29th October at
ICC Birmingham, with the welcome reception taking place on the Monday evening
at IET Birmingham: Austin Court.
