BAFTA
award-winning journalist Lucy Meacock will moderate the Meeting Industry
Association’s (MIA)
annual miaSummit in Liverpool on Thursday 7 November.
Best known
as the anchor of ITV regional
news programme Granada Reports, the broadcaster completes the line
up of experts who are aiming to inspire leaders and future leaders through a
series of topical discussions.
Areas to be
covered throughout the day include an opening keynote by AI strategist
and consultant Katie King revealing how the technology can revolutionise a
variety of areas of the industry, before behavioural scientist Lea Karam leads
a session on how human complexities can drive healthier
commercial and people outcomes.
In his
Evolution of Food Service presentation, futurist Simon Stenning will reveal the
latest intel on food and beverage while Professor Paul McGee will lead a
motivational session to help attendees achieve better results in work and life.
The
programme will also include a panel discussion on the
Workforce of the Future exploring the changing dynamics of the workplace before
the day is brought to a close examining the balancing act of responsible
sustainable event planning.
MIA chief
executive Kerrin MacPhie said: “The miaSummit is our flagship annual
conference with a pedigree stretching back more than a decade. As such it
deserves somebody of Lucy’s gravitas at the helm expertly moderating and
bringing the day together as we ensure everyone, no matter which stage they are
in their career, comes away with powerful knowledge and insight as well as
tangible solutions.”
The miaSummit 2024 runs from 9am to 4.30pm and will precede the
miaList awards ceremony which will also be held at Hilton Liverpool City Centre
on the evening of Thursday 7 November.
