Next Generation

We've all been there and know how challenging it can be!

Here at The Meetings Show, we want to help event industry newcomers build their networks, learn from industry heavyweights and forge their own career paths. So, in partnership with Event First Steps, we have created a dedicated programme at this year's show, for students and individuals looking to get into our wonderful industry.

Please note: after registering for the Next Generation programme, your registration will be vetted by our team, and if approved, your badge will be emailed to you. The Next Generation programme takes place annually, during The Meetings Show, and attendees are only permitted to participate in it once.

Please note, the Next Generation programme is now closed. Applications will reopen again next year, but in the meantime, take a look at the 2024 agenda for an idea of what to expect...

AGENDA - THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2024

Arrival: 10:30 AM
Head to halls S2 or S3 of ExCeL London with your badge printed so the team can grant you access on to the show floor. We'll then head to the second level of ExCeL, Platinum Suite 2 – The Meetings Show Meeting Room, for a tailored education session.
For more information about getting to the venue, click here.

Education content: 11:00-12:00 PM
Learn how to enhance your employability and engage with the industry in this dedicated education session from key members within the meetings and events industry. The agenda for this part of the day will look like this:

11:00 - 11:15: EFS intro and Top 10 tips for networking
Speaker: Priya Narain
11:15 - 11:30: How to build your elevator pitch
Speaker: Shonali Devereaux
11:30 - 11:45: Events Associations - MIA
Speaker: TBC
11:45 - 12:00: Routes to industry - Event Apprenticeships
Speaker: Candice Kass

Explore the show: 12:00-5:00 PM
A chance for you to explore the show floor, meet with exhibitors, network and attend any education sessions of interest. Here are some sessions we think you'll find interesting:

12:00 (Innovate & Inspire stage): From Zero To Event Hero: AI-Powered Event Creation In 30 Minutes or (Impact & Inform stage) How To Create A Roadmap And Progress Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions
13:00 (Blank Canvas stage): Brought To You By Spectrum Speakers: Groups, Social Norms And Psych Safety: Everything You Need To Know To Get More Collaboration
14:00 (Innovate & Inspire stage): How Far We've Come, A Look At Where We Are With Sustainability
15:00 (Innovate & Inspire stage): Communicate More Effectively With Everyone! (As a Career Booster) or (Impact & Inform stage) Time Management Hacks To Boost Productivity
16:00 (Blank Canvas stage): A Comedian's Guide To Authentic Connection

Show closes: 5:00 PM

GOT A QUESTION FOR US ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMME?

EventFirstSteps

At Event First Steps, our focus is always on the next generation of event professionals entering the industry - and the one objective that underpins all our content is to help bring people in and up. By doing this, we create opportunities and strengthen the knowledge and talent of the industry as a whole. The key areas that we work for change within are:

Routes to industry
Better harmony between academia and industry will allow for graduates with more understanding and skills, and an industry with a stronger entry level workforce.

Visibility of entire industry
A bigger understanding of the many job options available will allow an events career to be taken more ‘seriously’ - and widen the talent pool.

Diversity of industry
From the top down, our sector is represented by a small group so wildly different from the vibrant workforce that they are lobbying for.

Next Generation

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AGENDA - THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2024