Following the success of last years' Economic Update event, MPI UK & Ireland invite you to join them for an evening of insight and lively debate.

What is the outlook for the Events Industry in 2010 and beyond? Should venues be more flexible and creative in terms of their pricing in the current climate? Is the external event market shrinking as corporate event organisers increasingly seek in-house solutions?

The presentation will open with an Economic Update from Mark Berrisford-Smith, Chief UK Economist for HSBC Bank plc. Mark is a regular commentator on the speaker circuit and contributor to TV and Radio financial programmes. Mark will provide us with a commentary on the outlook for 2010 reviewing where the opportunities and threats may lie.

The evening will then continue with a facilitated panel discussion, chaired by Paul Kennedy and engaging both Senior Corporate Event buyers and venues to discuss how the industry could work for the benefit of all parties.

The panel will include:
Simon Hughes - Director of Live Events, COI
Kate Conway, Event Manager,Tesco
David Campbell, Director, Banks' Sadler
Kerrin Macphie, Head of Sales, Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool
Jason Lewis, Director of Marketing for the Lancaster London Hotel
Carole McKellar, Director, Helms Briscoe

Conference & Incentive Travel magazine will be our media partner for the event.

Whether you are a corporate planner, a meeting management professional or a student, this evening promises to provide topical insight.

There is limited seating for this event, so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.

Event timings:
6pm Registration
6.30 Presentation followed by panel Q&A
7.30 Networking and drinks

Registration fees:
MPI members - FREE
Non members £60 plus VAT
 
When:
10 February, 2010 
18:00  - 20:30
 
Where:
Salters' Hall
4 Fore Street
London EC2Y 5DE