C&IT Corporate Forum 2026 - 8 January


Thursday 9 January 2025

Registration & Welcome

09:30 - 10:10

Morning

10:10 - 10:40

Icebreaker

10:45 - 11:15

Speed, Scale and Standing Out

In a world where diaries are packed, budgets are tight and expectations...

In a world where diaries are packed, budgets are tight and expectations are sky high, how can brands and agencies deliver engaging event experiences that stand out above the crowd.


In this lively two-headed keynote discussion, Channel 4 Head of Events, Barry Jones, and Rouge Events Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nathan Homan, will share their lessons from over 10 years of closely collaborating on a variety of innovative brand events, immersive experiences, showcase launches and intimate dinners. 


We’ll hear their advice on how a close and mutually beneficial agency and client relationship is the key to delivering successful events at scale and speed.

Networking break

11:15 - 11:35

11:35 - 12:35

1-2-1 Meetings

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with...

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with and we do the rest. 


12:45 - 13:15

Roundtables

Roundtable 1: As getting people to attend has become even more challenging,...

Roundtable 1:
As getting people to attend has become even more challenging, what are the innovative ideas to increase event attendance? With Stevie Simpson, Director of Events and Travel, Input Output


Roundtable 2:
Inclusion in events - delivering events that provide equitable experience for delegates regardless of their abilities.
With Sammy Connell, Head of Conferences, NASUWT - The Teachers' Union


Roundtable 3:
Achieving more with less - when budget really matters
With Sophie Morton, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) Business Development Manager, Avanti West Coast

Lunch break

13:15 - 14:05

Afternoon

14:10 - 15:10

1-2-1 Meetings

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with...

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with and we do the rest. 

15:20 - 16:20

Workshop: Creativity in event planning - making events more impactful to wow audiences

With lead times shorter than ever, how do you create delegate experiences...

With lead times shorter than ever, how do you create delegate experiences and memorable moments at speed and scale that don’t ruin your budget? From well-being activities to storytelling and using humour to engage with delegates. 

Discover key techniques for designing visually engaging and conceptually dynamic schedules for meetings that enhance clarity, focus and participant interaction.

16:20 - 16:30

Closing remarks

16:30 - 18:30

Relaxation time

18:30 - 22:30

Networking dinner & drinks reception