TOMORROW'S TALENT

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

Thank you to everyone that took the time to submit a nomination this year. After a record-breaking number of entries, say hello to our 2024 winners! A huge congratulations to:

•   Becky Carter, event director, Bray Leino Events
•   Benedicta Asante, founder, Events 101
•   Charlotte Tattersall, event lead, People’s Partnership
•   Dominic Richards, director, Zentive Agency
•   Ellie Armitt, event manager, Bray Leino Events
•   Hayley Nicholson, owner & event content specialist, Nuff Said
•   Iulia Zorzoana, events executive, The Meetings Industry Association (mia)
•   Megan Earl, conference and events manager, HTS (Hotel and Travel Solutions)
•   Sarah Davitt, senior project manager, DRPG
•   Shanice Mckirgan-Sobers, event co-ordinator, Quadrant Events

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

The winners will receive a number of benefits throughout the year, designed to help them raise their profile in the meetings, events, and incentives industry. If you'd like to nominate yourself or a colleague for Tomorrow's Talent 2025, applications will open towards the end of this year - so watch this space!

Invitation to attend the M&IT Awards

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

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!

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 Complete 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.

NEW FOR 2024: 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.

THE 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.

Planners can either nominate themselves OR be nominated by an industry friend or colleague. Nominations can be made in writing OR via video submission. 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

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

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

2022 WINNERS LUNCH

2020 TOMORROW'S TALENT

2019 TOMORROW'S TALENT

Want to submit a nomination but don't know where to start? Here is a breakdown of the questions you'll be asked and the information you'll need to provide us with:

Personal details either about you or the nominee.
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 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?

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
Sponsor staff member to jointly host winners’ lunch
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
For more information please click here.