International Exhibition of Event Industry — International Confex 2020: preview

The 37th edition of International Confex will take place on 25 — 26 February 2020 at ExCeL London, bringing together thousands of event professionals for two jam-packed days of learning, networking and inspiration.

In the spirit of this year’s Confex theme of immersive events, attendees are invited to not just to ‘visit’ but to get stuck in and really take part in International Confex 2020 on 25th & 26th February at ExCeL London.

With the topics of Speak, Meet, Debate, Network, Enjoy and Learn there are opportunities for every #eventprof to immerse themselves in the myriad of activities on the showfloor, in the theatres and on the social hubs.

Confex is so much more than buyers meeting sellers. Throughout the years the show it has moved on from the purely transactional and developed into a uniquely innovative, social and creative event, reflecting the very characteristics that define our industry.

The exhibition zone features suppliers and venues specifically for exhibition organisers, from stand builders, to tech and temporary structures.

• Keynote Theatre: The main stage at Confex will play host to a series of live debates, educating and inspiring visitors on what the future of the events industry holds and how to successfully tackle key challenges such as sustainability, crisis management and CSR. The 2020 Keynote programme will also be looking at creating experiences that immerse your attendees.
• EventTech Theatre: The hugely popular technology stream offers two full days discussing latest trends, emerging technologies as well as the practical application of technologies for events of all types. Augmented reality, virtual reality, blockchain, facial recognition, AI and IoT are just some of the topics that will be explored in the eventTech theatre.
• Association Events Forum: Supported by ABPCO and The Association of Association Executives this one-day programme offers compelling content specifically designed for Association Event Professionals — Event Planners, Managers, Executives and PCOs.
• Sales Academy: In association with the AEO, the sales academy returns with a plethora of takeaways to improve your sales performance, whatever your level and experience, with new and innovative tools to build powerful networks and generate sales leads.
• Marcomms Theatre: This one-day programme will capture imaginations with the knowledge needed to maximise event awareness across all types of events. The Marcomms Theatre will cover the full spectrum of event marketing, including the future of event registration, brand experience, PPC, SEO and social media.

The text/image source: Event Industry News, official exhibition website International Confex 2020