6 great conferences you have to attend this year
A great conference should inspire you and help you to improve your business. Here is our pick of the best business conferences in London this year.
A good conference can make all the difference to your business – providing you with networking opportunities, expert advice, and new ideas to take away and help improve your business.
There are number of factors that make a great conference; a good venue, interesting and relevant content, inspirational speakers and, of course great catering – whether that’s a constant supply of caffeine with coffee machine hire for conferences, or a delicious lunch made from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
If you’re looking for a good conference to attend this year, London is a great place to start. Here is our pick of the best business events in London in 2019.
Marketing Week Live
6-7 March, Olympia London
Good marketing is an essential part of any successful company, and Marketing Week Live offers the information and inspiration you need to take your business from strength to strength. Taking place over two days, this popular conference brings together the best in the industry; and with a mixture of practical, hands-on expert advice from industry leaders, it claims to offer solutions to all your marketing problems.
The Business Show
15-16 May, Excel London
Now in its 18th year, the Business Show plays host to over 25,000 businesses, making it one of the biggest business conferences and expos in the UK. The primary purpose of the event is to help attendees to improve and expand their business, and delegates can enjoy an exciting mix of interactive features, industry-leading suppliers and highly-respected expert speakers.
Leaders in Tech Summit
10-11 June, venue TBC
Organised by KNect 365, this forum is the headline thought leadership event of London Tech Week. With headline speakers from tech giants and leading organisations going through digital transformation, Leaders in Tech looks at how technology is reshaping the business world, and aims to provoke frank conversations about the challenges, threats and opportunities posed by an increasingly digital world.
Future of Work Summit
13 June, venue TBC
Also part of London Tech Week is the Future of Work Summit, which, as the name suggests, explores the unknown ‘future of work’ – particularly in relation to shifting demographics and the impact of technology on the workplace. Aimed at those responsible for people strategy and organisational development, the Future of Work Summit looks at how businesses can foster a workplace that embraces learning, culture and diversity, all while protecting corporate values.
Festival of Marketing
10-11 October, Tobacco Dock
As the largest global event targeted at brand marketers, the Festival of Marketing offers a unique experience that blends inspiration and practical application. With 12 stages of content, insightful speakers, amazing headliners, and a ‘Festival City’ packed full of ideas and solutions to your challenges, this conference with a difference enables ambitious marketers to come together and discover, celebrate and shape the future of the industry.
Responsible Business Summit, Europe
10-12 June, Novotel West
Now, more than ever, businesses are expected to operate in a way that is both socially and environmentally responsible. However, this doesn’t have to be a burden; alongside the challenges, there are also exciting opportunities to transform industries and societies. The Responsible Business Summit explores these opportunities, and provides a forum where global businesses can gather to create partnerships, share practical insights and shape the future sustainability agenda.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. London is a hotbed of fantastic conferences and, with a little research, you’re sure to find an event that will help to take your business from strength to strength.