The panel discussion will focus on where the industry stands in 2012 and what the message should be to the wider business community and government to support the industry’s growth.
Michael Hirst, chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership, will brief delegates on the campaign’s aspirations and activity for the year, before Fay Sharpe, managing director at Zibrant; Katie Rezniak, head of events and hospitality for ITV; Jonny Sullens, group director for International Confex and Tim Hamer director of knowledge at IET, discuss the opportunities for the industry.
Representatives at the event will be from governmental bodies such as the DCMS, UK Sport and UKTI, and also the event industry.
"Britain for Events is more ambitious than ever and we’re looking to continue our mission to encourage business to use events to spread awareness, share knowledge and create memorable experiences," said Hirst.
"With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics and Paralympics, Britain's expertise in staging the very best is on show across the world. Now is the time to build on this success."
A Best of British menu has been provided by IET London at Savoy Place to give delegates a taste of the best of UK event catering.
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