Her talk is entitled ‘Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready’. As Kelly puts it: “Sometimes the best thing you can do is say yes, show up and trust that your confidence will catch up with you.”

Kelly was introduced by Amina Hassam, an assistant producer from the film and TV industry who is now building her career in events as a freelance event producer. 

This podcast is recorded at White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience.

Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder. 

Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department.  Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation and Jimmy Garcia Catering. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and Nic Neal. 

Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound engineer is Matteo Magariello, and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this talk Zoe Tuffs from Times 10 Coaching and people and culture consultant Nic Neal explore how, even when growth feels outside of our control, there is still plenty we can own to move closer to our goals.

What really brings the session to life are the brilliant industry stories shared by Jen Bonassera, Senior Events Director at Condé Nast, Sarah Godden, Head of Events at Wonderland Agency and Mwathi Muri-Gakonga, Founder, Creative Freelancer, Student and member of the Elevate NewGen leadership team.

The presentation referred to in this session can be downloaded HERE. 

This podcast is recorded at White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience.

Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder. 

Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department.  Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation and Jimmy Garcia Catering. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and Nic Neal. 

Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound engineer is Matteo Magariello, and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this talk Zoe Tuffs, from Times 10 Coaching and Emma Castle from CastleBell Recruitment will challenge the concept of personal brand and will explore the value of values – how to be more intentional around them and how, ultimately, to remain radically relevant in today's crowded marketplace.

The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded from the show notes HERE.

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience. 

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Networking can feel daunting at any stage of your career, but at its heart it’s about building meaningful connections. With the right mindset and strategies, it can be enjoyable and rewarding. In this talk Max Fellows, the Founder of Allpoints and Co-founder of Elevate, will share practical tips and strategies for navigating the entire networking process with confidence, authenticity and less awkwardness. There is something for everyone in this talk no matter how senior you are.

The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded from the show notes HERE.

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience. 

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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We have two inspiring guest speakers delivering two talks for you in this episode. Lisa James, Founder of The Wentworth Collective and Louisa O’Connor, Founder and Managing Director of Seen Presents. Together, they make a compelling case for embracing slower, messier, more human offline experiences in a world that often prioritises speed, polish and digital reach.

The presentations referred in this session can be downloaded HERE. 

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience. 

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this talk you will learn how to move beyond slide decks and connect through emotion, clarity, and creative storytelling. Whether you're presenting ideas, selling a vision, or just trying to stand out, this session will help you pitch in a way that truly lands.

The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded from the show notes HERE.

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience.

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this talk Matt will help you unlock your creative mindset: break thought patterns, reframe challenges, and spark fresh ideas with simple, practical strategies.

The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded HERE.

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience.

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this talk Zoe and Nic will be explaining how to unlock your confidence code helping to decode and own the confidence that fuels your career! 

The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded HERE.

This podcast was recorded at Protein Studios in Shoreditch with a live audience. 

This project is powered by our Partners; Cvent, Jack Morton, Live Union, Powwow, PSP, The Production Department,, We Are Collider and CastleBell Ltd. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from Special Sauce Training, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and people and culture strategy consultant Nic Neal. Our Venue Partner is Protein Studios.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Matt has worked for the last two decades in learning and development. He has trained thousands of people all over the world from companies like Google, L'Oreal and Innocent. 

The title of Matt’s talk tonight is all about Creative Thinking, which is just as well because LinkedIn, The World Economic Forum and McKinsey all agree, creativity is at the top of the list of skills demanded by employers.

This podcast was recorded in the Crown and Two Chairman Pub in Soho with a live audience.

Notes and takeaways from this session can be downloaded here. 

This project is powered by our partners and supporters; We Are Collider, PSP, Jack Morton, Smyle, Powwow Events, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, Live Union, TRO, Nicola Neal and Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Matt has worked for the last two decades in learning and development. He has trained thousands of people all over the world from companies like Google, L'Oreal and Innocent. 

On this talk ‘Say Goodbye to Boring Predictable Pitches’ Matt shares creative techniques to transform your delivery. This talk is NOT about how to deliver a creative pitch but IS about how to be more creative in the way you pitch.

This podcast was recorded in the Crown and Two Chairman Pub in Soho with a live audience. 

Notes and takeaways from this session can be downloaded here. 

This project is powered by our partners and supporters; We Are Collider, PSP, Jack Morton, Smyle, Powwow Events, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, Live Union, TRO, Nicola Neal and TIMES x10 Coaching. 

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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This session was expertly delivered by Matt who has worked for the last two decades in learning and development, he’s trained 1000s of people all over the world from companies like Google, L'Oreal and innocent. 

When and where do great ideas come to you? Matt says people all over the world say the same thing ‘when I least expect it’... which implies you can’t really control it. He thinks you can. So in this podcast he gives a set of very useful tips and tricks to help great ideas pop into your head more often. 

Notes and take aways from this session can be downloaded here.

This project is powered by our partners and supporters; We Are Collider, PSP, Jack Morton, Powwow Events, Smyle, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, Live Union, TRO, Nicola Neal and  TIMES x10 Coaching.

Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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This session was expertly delivered by Zoe and Nic—these two don’t just chalk and talk!

Entitled "How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean," the session was based on insights from the brilliant book Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Scott teaches that Radical Candor is the sweet spot where feedback is helpful, constructive, and comes from a place of care and sincerity.

Through practical tips, real-life examples, and personal stories, we learned that feedback helps uncover blind spots, align intent with impact, and increase self-awareness—essential for personal and professional growth. Who doesn't want more of that?!

Zoe and Nic’s take aways for this session can be downloaded here.

HUGE thanks to Spaces & Stories and Vibration Production who hosted us at York Road which is one of their WeWork Collection Venues. Their 16th floor space was the perfect place for our community to come together and feel inspired. 

This project is powered by our partners and supporters; We Are Collider, PSP, Jack Morton, Powwow Events, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, Live Union, TRO, Nicola Neal and  TIMES x10 

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this episode we unpick the topic of personal branding and what it means in the context of the events and experiential industry. 

It's a topic that hosts Zoe Tuffs of Times Ten Coaching, and Emma Castle of Castlebell Recruitment both feel passionately about. Emma comes at this subject from a recruiting perspective as she helps people navigate different career transitions. Zoe comes from a coaching perspective as she helps people level up the way that they work. 

They chat to Stacey Mathew, Senior experiential producer at Pinterest and David Ogiste, Founder of brand experience and experiential agency, Nobody's Café about reputation, credibility and authenticity. 

During this episode Zoe, Emma, Stacey and David: 

• Ask the question ‘what do people say about you when you’re not in the room?’ 
• Talk about 360 degree authentic versions of ourselves 
• Discuss how a personal brand is not a shiny version of yourself 
• Share tips to help you get in the driving seat, advocate for yourself and tell your story 

About Elevate: Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters:

We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10,  TRO and PSP. Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this episode, we tackle the very tricky subject of overwhelm in the events industry. Something we all experience but rarely talk about!

Our host, Zoe Tuffs of Times Ten Coaching, chats to exec producer Jess Charles, people and culture expert Nicola Neal and Pete Kerwood from Elevate. 

Together, we talk openly about:

• Our struggles to juggle multiple projects, clients and expectations
• Our tendency to say yes to everything
• Our desire to be perfect
• Our fear of not being good enough or smart enough
• Our never-ending to-do lists
• Our tears and meltdowns (mainly mine) 

Zoe expertly coaches her guests to bring out some brilliant insights and some seriously helpful tips – ways of getting better at dealing with the bullshit narrative that goes on in our heads to feed our overwhelming emotions.

So, if you want to hear some honest reflections and take positive steps to feel more in control, then this is for you. 

About Elevate: Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters:

We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10,  TRO and PSP. Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Our guest speaker is Samme Allen, CEO and Founder of ConferenceEmcees.com, the first global network of professional conference emcees, moderators and facilitators. This elite team deliver in person, virtual, or hybrid professional hosts anywhere in the world, from San Francisco to Sydney for meetings, conferences and events from 6 to 60,000. 

This conversation with Samme is a masterclass in confident communications. If you hate networking, feel sick before pitches and the thought of public speaking fills you with dread this is for you. 

Samme herself is an award-winning emcee, speaker and presenter who has been working with global audiences for over 25 years, she is also one of our mentors here at Elevate. These are all reasons why Samme is the perfect person to give this talk. 

About Elevate: Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters:

We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10,  TRO and PSP. Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this session Matt explores psychological safety and busts a few myths around this subject. 

He shares practical tips on how you can build more psychological safety into the teams you're in. 

It doesn't matter what level you're at – it's not just about leadership – anyone in the team can help build upon it because when you do, and you're in a great high performing team, people feel like they can self-express and bring their whole self to work. Who doesn't want more of that?!

Matt’s prompts for this session can be downloaded here 

About Matt Bolton-Alarcón: Matt has worked for the last two decades in learning and development. He has trained thousands of people all over the world from companies like Google, L'Oreal and Innocent. 

About our host venue: This podcast was recorded at Goods Way which is owned by The Venue Group who create hospitality concepts across the world that are built on the power of experience. Their spaces in London, Washington DC, Alabama and Texas celebrate the boundary-pushing, genre-defying and one-of-a-kind by bringing culture and community together.

Goods Way is their Kings Cross venue with three unique spaces, Sweetwater, an underground saloon, Lafayette

a state-of-the-art 600 capacity music venue and Nola’s, a hidden speakeasy bar with a secret entrance which is where this podcast was recorded with a live audience.

About Elevate: Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters:

We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10 and TRO. Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Our guest speaker is Evie Manuel, Managing Director of London based immersive agency The Department. Evie started her career at the creative events agency Full Circle, joining the business as an events assistant. Seven years later she was appointed the managing director where she remained for a further four years helping to steer the business to great success.

Evie is going to talk about the history and impact of Imposter Syndrome. She will be looking at how reframing and leaning into the feelings of self-doubt can actually help you. Evie has had her own share of self-doubt during her meteoric career journey which is why she is the perfect person to give this talk.

Evie’s prompts for this session can be downloaded here.

About our host venue: This podcast was recorded at Goods Way which is owned by The Venue Group who create hospitality concepts across the world that are built on the power of experience. Their spaces in London, Washington DC, Alabama and Texas celebrate the boundary-pushing, genre-defying and one-of-a-kind by bringing culture and community together.

Goods Way is their Kings Cross venue with three unique spaces, Sweetwater, an underground saloon, Lafayette

a state-of-the-art 600 capacity music venue and Nola’s, a hidden speakeasy bar with a secret entrance which is where this podcast was recorded with a live audience.

About Elevate: Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters:

We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10 and TRO. Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's topic for this sessions is 'Managing Your State (of Mind)’. Matt believes that 'how you are' is more important than 'what you know' or 'what you do', especially in those high-stakes stressful moments - and in the events industry, there are many! He shares some tips and tricks on how to manage overwhelm, and how you can get in the best possible state for those big, high-pressure situations.

Matt’s prompts for this session can be downloaded here.

About Matt Bolton-Alarcón - After a number of years working in creative and marketing roles Matt has worked for the last two decades in learning and development. He has trained over 30,000 people in 40 countries around the world with companies like Google, L'Oreal and Innocent. 

About our host venue - This podcast was recorded at Goods Way which is owned by The Venue Group who create hospitality concepts across the world that are built on the power of experience. Their spaces in London, Washington DC, Alabama and Texas celebrate the boundary-pushing, genre-defying and one-of-a-kind by bringing culture and community together. 

Goods Way is their Kings Cross venue with three unique spaces, Sweetwater, an underground saloon, Lafayette, a state-of-the-art 600 capacity music venue and Nola’s, a hidden speakeasy bar with a secret entrance which is where this podcast was recorded with a live audience. 

About Elevate - Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry. 

Elevate, and this podcast, is powered by the generosity of our partners and supporters: We Are Collider, Owl Live, Special Sauce, The Hoxton, The Venue Group, ABPCO, CastleBell, event:decision, TIMES x10 and TRO.

Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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In this episode, Lisa James, Founder of The Wentworth Collective, explores how event professionals can create virtual experiences that are more dynamic, more thoughtful and more memorable.

Drawing on insights from the world of television production, Lisa shares practical techniques for designing virtual events that feel engaging, purposeful and unforgettable, rather than simply moving a live event onto Zoom.

Her overarching message is that great virtual experiences start with a clear purpose, strong storytelling and an audience-first approach, using pace, interaction and standout moments to keep people connected from start to finish.

Recorded in 2021, this episode captures a very particular moment in time, when lockdown had reshaped how we worked, communicated and connected. While the context was unique, the practical advice and insights shared remain highly relevant today.

The presentation referred to in this podcast can be downloaded HERE

Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder. 

Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department.  Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation and Jimmy Garcia Catering. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and Nic Neal. 

Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound engineer is Matteo Magariello, and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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His overarching message is that small, intentional changes can help anyone feel more prepared, more focused and more ready for their next chapter, 1% at a time.

Recorded in 2021, this episode captures a very particular moment in time, when lockdown had reshaped how we worked, communicated and connected. While the context was unique, the practical advice and insights shared remain highly relevant today.

What will you learn from Dan’s talk:

• How small daily improvements can create big long-term results
• How to break big goals into smaller, actionable steps
• The basics of habit formation: Reminder, Routine, Reward
• How to use habit stacking to make new behaviours stick
• Simple micro-habits for networking, wellbeing and learning
• How to track progress and stay consistent over time

The presentation referred to in this session can be downloaded HERE. 

Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder. 

Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department.  Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation and Jimmy Garcia Catering. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and Nic Neal. 

Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound engineer is Matteo Magariello, and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

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Stressing the importance of a strong first impression, he introduces “height, light, and sight” as a quick way to look more professional on camera.

Mike also focuses on how “credible passion” and effective pacing, especially well-timed pauses, help sustain audience attention. Drawing on techniques used by performers, he emphasises clear structure, including a strong ‘hook’, a concise ‘purpose statement’, and a ‘memorable conclusion’.

Finally, Mike addresses online fatigue, encouraging participants to switch up communication methods, hide self-view to reduce mirror anxiety, and reclaim their energy when virtual calls become overwhelming.

Mikes overarching message is that with a little intentional preparation, anyone can project confidence and connection in online environments.

What will you learn:

• How to make a strong first impression online using height, light, and sight
• How to use body language and vocal energy so you appear confident and engaging
• How to manage your energy levels and access ‘professional performance energy’
• How to use pace and pauses so your audience can stay with your message
• How to structure any talk using a simple bit effective framework
• How to protect your wellbeing and reduce online fatigue

The presentation referred to in this session can be downloaded HERE. 

Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder. 

Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department.  Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation and Jimmy Garcia Catering. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are Zoe Tuffs from TIMES x10 Coaching and Nic Neal. 

Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.

Our sound engineer is Matteo Magariello, and our producer is Peter Kerwood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.