With budget constraints and the continuous expectation to meet ROI, getting sponsors on board is a way to cut down costs on the budget. This session will highlight the critical elements brands consider when activating sponsorship opportunities, how brands decide sponsorship offering and how to design a sponsorship proposal that will attract new sponsors. 

Advancements in technology are changing the strategy, impact and level of engagement. We will give a case study showcasing new technologies that are changing the event feedback landscape. From the best ways of gathering real-time feedback to its potential interpretation by Artificial Intelligence to create better agendas. 

With an increased focus on mental and physical health event planners are looking for innovative ways to incorporate wellbeing activities into their events. Learn wellbeing elements; indoor and outdoor activities that will give your event a competitive edge while striking the balance between delegate satisfaction and these wellbeing activities. 

Over-supply and under-eating are the major food waste contributing factors. Decomposed food ultimately produces greenhouse gases which impact negatively on our environment. This session will highlight the policies/processes that can be put in place to minimise wastage. 

It is essential for event planners to understand the environment in which attendees will be travelling and be aware of potential risks in order to implement a mitigation strategy. From Geographical overview, risk and hazard ratio, travel advice and emergency contacts to immigration. 

This session will highlight perfect destinations for brand engagement events, conferences and meetings based on research findings.