The
Meetings Show is putting out a final call for
registrations to this year’s event, which promises to inspire, inform
and engage event professionals from all corners of the world’s business
meetings and events community.
This year’s show, at Excel
London on 25-26 June, will be bursting with activity – from inspirational talks
and discussions and suppliers eager to share updates, to insightful and fun networking
activities designed to create new connections and strengthen existing ones.
Free online registration closes
on 24 June, so event professionals are urged to register now to secure their
space and avoid an onsite fee.
Registered already? To make the
most of your visit, follow this handy checklist of unmissable highlights and
features expected at this year’s show.
Boost your knowledge
All visitors have access to The
Meetings Show’s expertly curated education programme. Content will be delivered
across three areas – Stages One and Two, home of professional keynotes, debates
and seminars, and the Blank Canvas, a space for experimentation – on both days
of the show.
An impressive roll call of
speakers are signed up to share their knowledge in sessions, with selected
experts, also available to ‘borrow’ from The Meetings Show’s Human Library.
This new feature allows event
professionals to attend 15 minute one-to-one chats with experts including Claus
Raasted of The College of Extraordinary Experiences, Taylor Smith of BCD
Meetings, Megan Garmers of Streamline Social and comedy writer
Beth Sherman, ready to answer your burning questions and share their advice in
their areas of expertise.
Opinionated types looking to join the debate should head over to Stages One and Two, or the Blank Canvas at 9:45am on Thursday 26 June for The Reckoning sessions where the future of the meetings and events industry will be challenged, championed, and redefined. Join industry leaders, professional bodies and experts as they weigh in for an honest chat about sustainability, talent and advocacy in this debut feature, moderated by the Northstar editorial team.
Fancy a closer look at topics
such as technology, sustainability, staffing, or the future of the industry? Head
to the MESA, isla or MIA stands, and the Power of Events hub with -45dB to hear
more on these topics.
Tech supplier CrowdComms is
among those hosting campfire sessions at the MESA stand (F81). In Let’s Talk
Marketing: AI, Influencers & Finding Your Edge, at 10:30am on Wednesday
25 June, Johnny D. Martinez and Chloe Richardson will explore how AI tools and influencer
strategies are transforming the way events are marketed and experienced.
Meanwhile, speakers sharing top
tips from the MIA stand (D51) include Kat Rack and Louisa Ritchie of Selling
Savvy, who will be sharing tips on strategic account management and on building
relationships with agents at 10am and 12pm respectively on Wednesday 25 June.
And the Power of Events hub with
-45dB, supplier of modular, sustainable, temporary structures and meeting pods
offering up to 45 decibels of sound-reduction, will be a hotbed of discussion. Head
to stand C32 for sessions such as The
Power of Inclusive events and Accessible Talent: Supporting Neurodiversity and
Alternative Learning (Wednesday
25 June 2:40pm) and Next Gen Talent: Education, Training, and DEI (Thursday
26 June 2:40pm).
If you’re concerned you won’t be
able to take in all that knowledge, don’t be. This year all educational
sessions delivered on stages and in the Blank Canvas will feature AI-powered
live captioning thanks to a collaboration with Snapsight and Speaksee, while
visualisers Lim, will be creating live visual communications for sharing at the
show and in a Playbook.
Find the education programme here
Build
connections
The Meetings Show is all about
connection and there are multiple ways to build your network and strengthen
your existing one while discovering solutions for your next event.
Meet more than 600 exhibitors,
including hotels, destinations, destination management companies, venues,
conference centres and technology suppliers under one roof. Catch up with these
suppliers from across the globe to drive forward game-changing business.
Between supplier meetings and attending
education sessions, make space to build connections at one of the many networking
events both on stands and on stages.
Minor Hotels (stand H50);
Motivation Hungary (stand C41) and Greater Miami Convention Bureau (stand D23) are
among those with activities on stands, while on Stage One on Wednesday 25 June
at 12:40pm there’s a chance to meet the leaders of the future at the Tomorrow’s
Talent session. In Celebrating
and Learning from Tomorrow’s Talent: Gen Z Insights for Industry Leaders, honour the success of Tomorrow’s
Talent 2025 winners and hear them share their vision for the future.
On Thursday 26 June at 12:15pm
in Gallery Room 10/11, Diversity
Alliance and Hay Events will be hosting a dynamic lunch session designed to spotlight
and empower Black talent within the events industry.
Empowering Black Talent in
Events: Connect, Learn, and Lead features
an expert panel, including Grace Louisy of Headbox; Tashika Udi-Thomas of
William Reed; Laura Kelly of Live Recruitment and Mark Green of the QEII
Centre and includes networking activities and speed mentoring. It is open to professionals
from all backgrounds who are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and
inclusion in events.
And end the day with a dance at Delegate
Wranglers Meet-Up/Kitchen Disco. Head to the Delegate Wranglers stand (D81) and
Lime Venue Portfolio stand (D69) from 4pm on 25 June for drinks, amazing
networking and a DJ in LVP's kitchen stand.
Or if you prefer to network in
the fresh air, join Go! Running Tours 5k run or 3k brisk walking tours on the
morning of day two. Head to the Custom House entrance at Excel for 7am on
Thursday 26 June to take part.
Be included
The Meetings Show is always
welcoming, but for 2025 it is going all out by prioritising inclusivity,
accessibility, and wellbeing through a partnership with EventWell.
This year’s
show will feature an enhanced range of wellbeing initiatives, including the
return of the popular Quiet Room, designed as a calming, sensory-friendly space
for anyone needing a break from the show floor. Additionally, through the
EventWell partnership, all attendees will have access to a Buddy system,
providing support to those who would prefer to navigate the event in a pair or
a small group.
In partnership with EventWell,
Snapsight, Speaksee, and Lim, the show will offer wellbeing sessions, live
communication visuals, and initiatives aimed at fostering neuroinclusion and
mental health for all attendees.
In support of emerging talent, The
Meetings Show will be inviting apprentices to help run the show this year. The
initiative, supported by Events Apprenticeships and in collaboration with
training provider partners JGA and Access Industry, will give apprentices
hands-on experience working on-site.
Event professionals can also
feel a part of the show when they’re away from the show floor by tuning into
the popular Meeting Room Podcast which will be recorded live at the show on
both days. Stay tuned to find out who hosts James Lancaster, Paul Harvey and
Holly Patrick will be talking to.
Jack Marczewski, portfolio event
director at The Meetings Show, said: “We
are excited to return to Excel London later this month to host what promises to
be our most inclusive and innovative show yet. We can’t wait to welcome
everyone through the doors for two days of learning, connection and
collaboration.”
The Meetings Show 2025 will be
co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show. To find out
more and register as a buyer, hosted buyer, or visitor, visit: themeetingsshow.com/register Free online registration for visitor
buyers will close on 24 June. All onsite registrations will be charged at the
ticket price of £999.
For a comprehensive guide to
everything at The Meetings Show visit the Show
Preview
page.
Registered attendees can also plan
ahead through the app, which is ready to download here https://www.themeetingsshow.com/app
