Jonathan Byrne, president of ISES UK, opened the event which was titled Catching Olympic Opportunities.
Lance Forman, managing director of Forman’s Fish Island,
He said the next six months would be "the end of a rollercoaster journey" for the venue which was forced to relocate by 150m to make way for the Olympic Park site. It is will be the closest venue to the Olympic stadium for the 2012 Games.
Arthur Somerset, director of events at Fish Island spoke about Olympic opportunities for brands and agencies, recommending that hiring experiential space near the stadium was the best way to attract visitors. James Sawyer introduced guests to Water Chariots which will offer boat services to the Olympics that can be hired for events.
Before and after the talks, guests had their pictures taken with the British Olympic Handball team through Party at the Podium and enjoyed acrobatics from Whatever Artists Management and the Bolli Darling’s Olympic Torch act.
Juice Events showcased decorations from its vintage and modern Olympic-themed packages while guests sipped wine courtesy of Bibendum Wines.
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