With this year’s meetings and events industry Summer Summit – Open Your Mind around the corner, potential delegates are advised to register ahead of the deadline at noon on Tuesday 5th July, as limited places are now available.
Taking place at the Belfast Waterfront between 6-8 July, the second annual Summer Summit is again organised by leading trade bodies ABPCO, AIPCO, ICCA, MIA and MPI.
Highlighting best practice, examining the pressing issues the industry faces and providing a valuable opportunity to share business intelligence. The congress is supported by Tourism Ireland and the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau.
With over 100 registered delegates confirming their participation, this year’s conference is set to have a full and exciting programme.
In addition to keynote speeches from international athlete Dame Mary Peters, Geoff Wilson from the Irish FA and acclaimed motivational speakers Andy Bounds and Hamish Taylor, this unique event will help encourage reciprocal discussion between stakeholders including industry bodies, venues, destinations and event organisers.
Michael Foreman of ABPCO comments: “The Summer Summit is a perfect example of the industry working in partnership to foster higher standards to ensure the UK remains a competitive player in the international meetings industry."
"This year’s hot topics for debate are vast and include: VAT issues for international clients, the UK Bribery Act, how to compete in a marketplace with decreasing margins, dealing with changing client behaviour and the future of meetings.”
Prices start from £50 for students, £135 for association members and £195 for non members. Delegates can register their attendance and book accommodation online by visiting: www.thesummersummit.com.
