BVEP - Business Visits and Events Partnership

We are incredibly excited to launch EVCOMference 2019: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the announcement of two of our headline speakers. Sir Martin Sorrell, Chair of S4 Capital, will be the programme's first keynote speaker. He will be interviewed by Zoe Kleinman, BBC Journalist and Technology Reporter who will also deliver the opening address. We are incredibly excited to have these two brilliant speakers open EVCOMference 2019. Further announcements will be coming soon. Tickets are available here.

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Early Bird booking is open for the 2019 Tourism Management Institute Annual Convention taking place in Chester on 23-24 October. This is the event for anyone working, studying or interested in tourism destination management who want to find out about current issues affecting tourism.

Day one sees a repeat of our highly-rated Practitioner/Student Summit with a mix of student, practitioner and topical speakers and the opportunity to participate in speed networking sessions. In the afternoon there are a choice study tours covering topics as diverse as interpreting heritage for a younger generation, targeting the luxury market around the world and the changing shape of city centres. Our evening activities will take place at the unique Storyhouse.

The main convention takes place at the Queens Park Campus adjoining the River Dee and includes a mix of plenary speakers, break outs and panel discussion on topical issues.

Confirmed speakers to date include:
• Thomas Chartres-Moore - Stephens Scown Solicitors
• Jamie Christon - Chester Zoo
• Andrew Keeling - Hotel Solutions
• Dr Andy Lyons - Chester University
• Anthony Pickles - VisitBritain/VisitEngland
• Shaon Talukder - Geotourist
• Sean Taylor - Zipworld
• David Webb - FSB Defra
• Jon Young - BDRC
• Marketing Cheshire
• Sykes Cottages

This event is open to anyone involved in destination management with Early Bird rates (all plus VAT) for members of partner associations ie ATCM, Tourism Alliance, HTF, BAFA, BD, TS and RPTI, IPM, starting at £195 for the full two day event or £150 for 24th only, non Member rates are £220 for the full event or £180 for 24th only, TMI Members from £130 and student rates from £20. Visit www.tmi.org.uk to book.

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