TOMORROW'S TALENT

Tomorrow’s Talent, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming UK event professionals.

Now in its seventh year, the programme provides an invaluable opportunity for future leaders to gain exposure, build connections, and enhance their careers within the dynamic business meetings and events sector.

We received a record-breaking number of entries in 2024, so we're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 edition, closing on 24 January.

Planners can either nominate themselves OR be nominated by an industry friend or colleague. To qualify, the nominee must:
🇬🇧 Be based in the UK
🎉Hold a full-time position as a meeting or events planner/buyer
🆕Be aged 30 or under OR have only worked for up to three years in the industry

Good luck!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION USEFUL INFO THE PRIZES TESTIMONIALS MEET THE JUDGES

NOMINATION PROCESS

All entrants will be assessed by our esteemed panel of judges for their achievements to date, ability to face challenges, drive, ambition and engagement with the wider industry.

To submit a nomination, you'll need to provide us with the following:

Personal details either about you or the nominee
Confirmation that the nominee adheres to the qualifying criteria
Your nomination which can be either a URL video link that is no more than 2 minutes long OR a written submission that is no more than 500 words. In your nomination, we'll ask you to include the following:

- Why should we consider you/your nominee to be shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Talent programme?
          - What have been your/your nominee’s key achievements within the meetings and events industry?
          - An example of how you/your nominee have faced a challenge at work, and how you/they have overcome it
          - What impact do you think you/your nominee could have on the future of the meetings and events industry?

THE PRIZES

Invitation to attend the M&IT Awards

Celebrate your success with your peers as you’re wined and dined at the M&IT Awards 2025.

Personal profiling opportunities through M&IT and The Meetings Show

Boost your profile with an exclusive interview shared across The Meetings Show website, social media, the M&IT website, and with some of our key industry partners.

VIP attendance at The Meetings Show

You’ll be granted access to the show as a VIP or hosted buyer, giving you early access to the show, and access to the hosted buyer lounge with a complimentary cloakroom, food and refreshments.

The opportunity to participate in a future talent-themed education session at The Meetings Show

The future of the meetings, incentives, and events industry is in your hands, so we’d love to hear what you have to say in our panel session at the show!

A complimentary emcee training programme and the opportunity to host an education stage at The Meetings Show

All 10 winners will have the opportunity of enrolling on to atex's 'becoming an emcee' training programme, which focuses on:

Confidence in communications
Presentation skills
Intros and outros and how to handle tough situations
Body language tips and tricks

The training is great for confidence and career building, and will take place in May/June across 4 hours.

There is also the opportunity for one/some of our winners to host their own education stage as an emcee at The Meetings Show 2025. If you're interested in this opportunity, we'll be able to share more information with you after you have completed the emcee training programme, and you'll need to be available and have permission to be at The Meetings Show on 25-26 June 2025.

The opportunity to join The Meetings Show Advisory Board meetings

We’re always looking for ways to improve The Meetings Show, and as a Tomorrow’s Talent winner, we’d love to get your input in our biannual advisory board meetings with some of the industry’s key figures.

A complimentary place on The Sustainable Events Course

We all know the events industry needs to act now when it comes to sustainability. So, as a Tomorrow’s Talent winner, you’ll receive complimentary enrolment on our sustainability course, worth £695+VAT, and designed to support you on your journey to become an expert in delivering sustainable events. It runs for 6 weeks and takes place each January and July - all modules are pre-recorded so you can fit the course in around your schedule.

1 lucky winner will also have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager, in partnership with Women in Exhibitions

A 6-month programme designed to support your growth and career development as you're mentored by a key figure within the exhibitions industry.

2024 winners at the M&IT Awards

Testimonials

MEET THE JUDGES

Leigh Cowlishaw
Managing Partner
Black Box Partnerships

Paul Harvey
Editor
M&IT

Patrick Delaney
Managing Partner
SoolNua

Priya Narain
Co-Founder and Director
Event First Steps

Gracia Kabongo
Senior Associate, Stakeholder Engagement and Events Lead
Ofwat

Gabby Austen-Browne
Founder
Diversity Alliance

"I am looking for Tomorrow's Talent to stand out and bring to life their passion and zest for the events industry. With the ever increasing demands of events excellence and the creation of experiences; for me Tomorrow's Talent must demonstrate and bring to life how they have contributed to this and provided lasting impressions, whilst standing ten foot tall in the process."

Leigh Cowlishaw, Managing Partner, Black Box Partnerships

"As a judge, I’m looking for applications that demonstrate passion, creativity and determination. Tomorrow’s Talent is a fantastic opportunity to create connections and progress your career – it opens so many doors and helps you boost your profile in the sector. We want to champion those people going above and beyond in their careers to support the industry – if that sounds like you or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you."

Paul Harvey, Editor, M&IT

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING TOMORROW'S TALENT?

Run in partnership with M&IT, Tomorrow's Talent showcases ten UK-based meeting or events planners/buyers who are making strides within the meetings and events industry.

Sponsorship includes but not limited to:

Sponsor staff member to be part of judging panel
Sponsor logo included on sponsors section of www.themeetingsshow.co.uk
Sponsor branding to be included in all communications relating to Tomorrow's Talent
Social media announcement about partnership across all TMS channels
Winners’ announcement interview with sponsor staff member to be included in pre-show promotion, as well as posted on TMS YouTube channel. Questions to be agreed pre-show
3 x dedicated sponsor emails to be sent out post-show
Sponsor branding throughout Tomorrow's Talent application process linking through to relevant URL
Sponsor branding to be included on all entrants’ forms
Sponsor logo on Tomorrow's Talent acceptance email
Sponsor to have the opportunity to invite Tomorrow's Talent winners to an educational trip

Price: £15,000
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