CHS Manchester
has announced Manchester Central as the host and sponsor of ‘Manchester Calling’,
the official curtain-raiser to this year's event and a new addition to the CHS
Manchester experience.
Taking place on the
evening before CHS Manchester opens, Manchester Calling has been designed to ease
the industry’s arrival in Manchester, reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces
and start the conversations that will continue throughout the show.
The evening will
begin with dedicated networking opportunities for both exhibitors and hosted buyers,
before opening into a larger shared reception, creating a relaxed and informal
environment for the wider CHS Manchester community to come together. Hosted by
Manchester Central, the evening will form part of CHS Manchester's wider
ambition to create an event experience that starts before the doors open and
continues long after they close.
Emma King, founder
and CEO of CHS Manchester, said: "We've
always believed that some of the best conversations happen before the event
even begins. You're catching up with friends, meeting new people, hearing
what's happening in the industry and starting conversations that often become
opportunities later on.
"Manchester
Calling is exactly what it sounds like. It's our chance to welcome the industry
to Manchester, set the tone for the event ahead and create an environment where
people can relax, enjoy themselves and do business in the way our industry does
best; through conversations, relationships and shared experiences."
Stephanie Newton, commercial director at Manchester Central, added: "Manchester
is a city known for bringing people together, so we're delighted to be hosting Manchester
Calling and helping to kick off CHS Manchester in style.
"The evening
creates a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors, hosted buyers and industry
professionals to connect in a relaxed setting before the show begins. It's a
natural extension of the hospitality and community spirit that both Manchester
Central and CHS Manchester are known for."
Manchester Calling
will take place at Manchester Central on the evening before CHS Manchester
opens (29th September), offering attendees the chance to settle into
the city, connect with peers and begin their CHS Manchester experience ahead of
a packed day of learning, networking and business.
