Why MES2020?
“Sport and live events such as festivals stir something deep inside of us and ignite the best of the human condition: an emotional release, the heightening of the spirit and a positive tribalism – an important counter to the hum drum of work, and a tonic for our mental health. The pandemic offers a rare opportunity to bring these two, traditionally very separate worlds, together - to debate the transition to a new normal; to speak with one voice and to use the power of connectivity and collaboration to help the UK events industry get back on its feet”
ANDY RICE
COO MAJOR EVENTS INTERNATIONAL
Event Organisers
This free to access invitation for you and your peers will facilitate greater awareness of the plans of other event organisers and connect you with them, attract new commercial relationships and gain access to the capabilities of expert suppliers.You will be able to submit questions and deep dive into lessons from the past.
Associations
Associations can participate, raise their profile and connect with other event organisers to share their experiences and collaborate with one another. You will have the opportunity to showcase your association with video and/or brochures.
Event Expert Suppliers
Expert companies can participate, raise their profile, connect with their peers and access on demand video to ensure access to the most comprehensive content available anywhere. This will provide the “information edge” to plan for 2021 and beyond. Member discounted and Early-Bird rates are available.
Key Objectives
Learn & Share
Looking back on what has been achieved to date, to inform the development of best practise in this period of transition
Financial Sustainability
To assess all
opportunities to recover
revenue and identify
new ideas to help
sustain this iconic sector
to a position of stability
New Relationships
Through open
dialogue and informed
discussions, identify new
relationships leading to
new opportunities
Stakeholder Engagement
To provide the
platform for a better
understanding of the
challenges faced by this
sector and how best
governments can deliver
active support
Agenda
Click below to view the programme
How can you get involved?
Associations
FREE
If you are an Association of event organisers (sports or entertainment), you can encourage your members to join us- as our guests, at no charge
Expert Event Suppliers
£95 - £145 +VAT
f you are a supplier to the industry, you can join the debate to network with clients and potential clients. Benefit from increased exposure by presenting, sponsoring or hosting a panel.
MEI Members receive a 40% discount to attend the event.
Event Owners
FREE
If you are an event owner, you can join the debate as our guest, at no charge
Government
FREE
If you work in government, chamber of commence or ministry, you can join us our our guest
Speakers
Rt Hons Oliver Dowden
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Simon Hughes
Chairman, Business Vists & Event Partnerships (BVEP)
Steve Elworthy
Director of Special Projects, England & Wales Cricket Board
Cherry Alexander
Vice President, European Athletics
Paul Musselle
CEO, Giggabox
Martin Fullard
Editorial Director, Mash Media
Rick Stainton
Founder & Group Executive Director
Hugh Brasher
Event Director, London Marathon Events
Dave Harris
Chief Executive Officer, Guinevere Capital
Nathan Bailey
EMEA Sales Director, Evolv Technology
Eileen Williams
Safety Officer, Tottenham Hotspur
Craig Mathie
Managing Director, Bournemouth Summer 7s Festivals
Ken Scott
Chief Inspector, Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA)
Ryan Drew
Strategic Business Development Manager, G4S Events
Chris Barrett
Editor, Mash Media
Steve Heap
General Secretary
Steve Townsend
Head of Training Groups, MASS
Joanna Wales
Operations Director, Ascot Racecourse
Peter Cooper
Head of Operations, Harlequins
Tony Sheridan
Chief Executive Officer, RedSodaCo
Dave Brannan
Chief Executive Officer, TMA International
Anton Lockwood
Director of Live, DHP Family
Tom Fox
Head of Digital. Fifty Three Six
Lee Gray
Influencer Marketing Manager, Sony Music Entertainment
Aisha Francis
Events Manager, Proud Events
Chris Jammer
Co Founder & Director, Strawberries & Creem Music Festival
Lady Phyll
Executive Director and Co Founder, UK Black Pride
Savannah Simms
Head of Operations, Tileyard Impact
George Bacon
Chief Executive Officer, British Air Display Association
Nick Morgan
Chief Executive Officer, We Are The Fair
Teresa Moore
Director, A Greener Festival
Jonny Hamp
Head of Major Events, British Triathlon
Jim Daigle
Founder & CEO, Sports Systems
Reece Clifford
Business Solutions Manager, SAS
Peter Heath
Managing Director, PLASA
Dan Heal
Global Head of Sport, Control Risks
Sarah Mathers
Security Lead EMEA, NBA
Katharina Steinberg
Safety & Security Manager, FIFA
Iain Edmondson
Director, International Association of Events Hosts (IAEH)
Paul Bush OBE
Director of Events, Visit Scotland
Georgina Warren
Head of City Events & Experience, London & Partners
Stephen Joyce
Coordinator Business & Investment, City of Gold Coast
Promotional Opportunities
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Expert companies can join the debate, raise their profile, connect with event organisers and specifiers, plus access on demand video to ensure convenient content access. This will provide you with the “information edge” to plan for 2021 and beyond. MEI Members receive discounted access.
Testimonials
“We are supporting the Major Events Summit to bring the industry together, to share information about the current situation.”
JIM WINSHIP
SECRETARY, THE EVENTS INDUSTRY FORUM
“The Major Event’s Summit will be a great opportunity for networking, exchanging of views and finding the common links amongst sporting and entertainment outdoor events in the UK”
STEVE HEAP
GENERAL SECRETARY, ASSOCIATION OF FESTIVAL ORGANISERS
“BADA is experiencing the same difficulties as all other UK events and we welcome the opportunity to share and discuss issues with one voice”
GEORGE BACON
CEO, BRITISH AIR DISPLAY ASSOCATION (BADA)
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