Experts from companies including Santander, Oxford Analytica, First Event, The Bulb, BCD M&E’s The Collective and Webmart and more are confirmed to speak at micebook EXPO, which kicks off in less than two weeks.

Continuing the theme of business as a force for good, introduced at our inaugural Ventures in November, the content programme for our second micebook EXPO will feature topics including purpose and personal development, creating people-first cultures, sustainability, accessibility and DE&I.

Melissa Noakes, Head of Sponsorship and Events, Santander, will deliver a session entitled ‘I made it to the Head of Meetings/Events Director, but what’s Next?’, exploring untapped opportunities within the industry for seasoned event professionals.

‘Achieving Sustainability Goals without Breaking the Bank’ will discuss navigating beyond profits for social and environmental good with a panel featuring Richard Boon, Managing Director, Webmart, Selina Donald, Founder and Chief Sustainability Adviser, The Bulb, Amy Underdown, Head of Events and Marketing, Oxford Analytica and Patrick Ockendon, Client Development Director, The Collective.

First Event’s Managing Director Richard Murphy and Employee Engagement Manager Catherine Wallace will share an event agency’s perspective on integrating a people-driven approach across their organisation, Lady Marie Dawson-Malcolm, Corporate Partnerships Coordinator at Spinal Injuries Association and accessibility expert, will take part in a session on perspectives on DE&I and accessibility, while Lavina Mehta MBE will tackle the topic of the menopause and the confusion surrounding it.

The event, taking place on 30-31 January at Convene in London’s Liverpool Street, will offer corporate and agency buyers the opportunity to learn, develop and connect with the best industry suppliers.

See the full agenda and register for the event here

Separately, this year we are excited to launch the Next Gen Series; a dedicated content track for new players in the industry, designed to provide a safe space to share insight and have face time with industry experts to explore key career-enhancing topics.

Set up as 30-minute insight-led fire-side chats you can expect to get the inside track with hints, tips, and career hacks to boost your knowledge and empower you to level up. In this series, we’ll be covering a range of topics from onsite etiquette to managing your personal brand and there will also be an opportunity to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.