The final call has gone out for entries for this year’s Tomorrow's
Talent, The Meetings Show's initiative that aims to identify and support
the next generation of event professionals.
Anybody
interested is encouraged to submit a nomination before applications close on Friday
27 January. You can nominate yourself or a colleague, providing the nominee: is
based in the UK, holds a full-time position as a meeting or events
planner/buyer, and is aged 30 or under or has only worked in the industry for
up to three years.
Jack
Marczewski, event
director ofThe Meetings Show, said: "The scheme offers a unique opportunity for young
professionals to gain valuable experience and exposure in the events industry,
as well as the chance to network with industry leaders, so I highly recommend
you take advantage of this programme, whether it's for you or someone you
know.
“Each
entrant will be assessed by our panel of expert judges: Leigh Cowlishaw, Paul Harvey,
Patrick Delaney, Priya Narain, Gabby Austen-Browne, and Gracia Kabongo (a
previous Tomorrow's Talent winner), with the 10 lucky winners being announced
in March.”
The
nomination process
Planners
can either nominate themselves OR be nominated by an industry friend or
colleague. Nominations
can be made in writing OR via video submission.
To
qualify, the nominee must:
- Be
based in the UK
- Hold
a full-time position as a meeting or events planner/buyer
- Be
aged 30 or under OR have only worked for up to three years in the industry
The
prize
- Celebratory
lunch
- Personal
profiling opportunities through M&IT and The Meetings Show
- VIP
attendance at The Meetings Show
- The
opportunity to participate in a future talent-themed education session at The
Meetings Show
- The
opportunity to join The Meetings Show Advisory Board meetings
You have until Friday 27 January to submit your nomination.
