The Association of
British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) confirmed the appointment of
six industry leaders and experts to its executive board during its virtual AGM.
Attended by more than 50
members, the AGM served as a platform to outline ABPCO's plans for
the upcoming year. These will build on a strong past year, including
growth across all areas of the association’s offering. The plans aim to create significant opportunities for growth and advancement of the UK’s only association
dedicated to the organisers of association conferences and events.
Also announced was
the opening of entries for the 2023 ABPCO Excellence Awards via https://www.abpco.org/events/abpco-excellence-awards-2023.
The new board
members bring a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to ABPCO, with an aim of ensuring
continued progress and long-term success for the association.
The new
board members are:
- Madalina Marincas - Opening Doors and Venues
- Katie Bolton - MCI UK
- Sarvjit Wunsch – Association of Upper
Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Sammy Connell - NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
- Sarah Vaughan - The Chartered Institute of
Trade Mark Attorneys
- Kate Sargent – Bioscientifica Ltd
During the AGM,
ABPCO chairs Sarah Byrne and Emma Duffy also expressed thanks, on behalf of
the whole association, to departing board members who have each played
integral roles in the association's growth and achievements over the last few
years:
- Barbara Calderwood - MCI UK and past co-chair
of ABPCO
- Michael Smith – CBI and past co-chair of ABPCO
- Martin Linfield - James Hallam and outgoing
treasurer of ABPCO
- David Parker - Royal College of Physicians
- Laura Wilson - Speakeasy
Martin Linfield is
succeeded in the role of treasurer by incoming board member, Kate Sargent.
“As these dedicated
individuals join ABPCO’s executive board, the association looks ahead to
another successful year, driven by the passion of our members. We look
forward to capitalising on past achievements and embracing new opportunities
for growth, innovation, and professional development,” said Heather
Lishman, ABPCO’s association director.
