International Confex joins forces with ISES and HBAA

Organisers of International Confex have revealed next year's event will involve new partnerships with industry bodies the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the Hotel Booking Agency Association (HBAA).

Liz Agostini reveals new Confex partnerships
Liz Agostini reveals new Confex partnerships

The 2015 edition of the industry show, which takes place at Olympia London on 18 and 19 February, will see it co-located with the Event Production Show. Both shows are organied by Mash Media.

Liz Agostini, event director at International Confex, said: "International Confex has always been at the heart of the meetings and events industry. Working alongside these key associations is essential and we are delighted to have their support.

"These agreements mean that ISES and HBAA will bring exceptional content to the programme while Confex provides an outstanding marketing platform for each association and its membership."

Kelly Baker, ISES UK president, said the association has ambitious plans to bring its own creative sparkle to the show. She added: "We’re delighted to be representing our members again at Confex and the Event Production Show. The co-location of these shows represents a great opportunity for members of ISES to meet one another and to showcase the quality products and services they offer."

HBAA chairman Chris Parnham said the assocation will support the event by attracting more venues to the exhibition. "I am thrilled that we are working in collaboration with International Confex, one of the UK’s leading events for the meeting and events industry. This partnership will ensure that the HBAA will remain at the forefront of the industry."

International Confex 2015 has also gained support from other industry assocations, including EVCOM, the UK and Ireland chapter of the Meetings Industry Association, the Business Visits and Events Partnership and the Event Supplier and Services Association.

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