Diary: SAVE THE DATE! Skills for Events Summit, 30th June 2020

Events are widely recognised as economic drivers with many people in the sector suggesting business events are the answer to ‘bounce back’ post COVID-19.  The scope and scale of events varies enormously and whilst the opportunity for arranging ‘mass gatherings’ is not yet prudent, ‘organised events’ such as conferences, exhibitions and business events can be managed more effectively and be of enormous benefit to the economy as a whole.

The Institute of Event Management (IEM) is now gearing up to be open in Q4 of 2020.   As a professional body, the IEM will offer recognition for all those employed in organising events across the whole of the sector worldwide.  It will provide accreditation, continuing professional development (CPD) and a body of knowledge to further enhance event organisers skills.  It will offer a number of routes to recognition and levels of membership. 

The IEM Liverpool 2019 Workshop brought together educators and event organisers to plan the way forward for skills development.  The Workshop outputs became the springboard for IEM to respond to the results of a Government survey and be the answer to addressing the skills shortage.  Sadly the advent of COVID-19 has disrupted some of the planning processes but has not stopped the dedication of all who are now involved in working to ensure the IEM opens in 2020!

This Summit will again bring together Educators and Event Organisers who are keen to support the development of the Institute of Event Management.   It is hoped to have participation from all parts of the events sector as set out in the Matrix (available to download here) and is inviting participants from around the world.   

Participants will have the opportunity to hear about preparations for the IEM to be open for membership; the national picture for the events industry going forward and ideas for a fresh approach to the future of event management skills and training.

 

SUMMIT PROGRAMME 

30 June 2020 

Location: Online   

10:00 Welcome and Introductions

10:15 Keynote:   Events for All – Economic Re-Think

A Point of View:  Why do I want professional recognition?

‘State of the Nation’ UK Skills in Event Management

A View to the Future for Event Management  Education and Skills Development

Visioning the plan for IEM Professional recognition

11:30 Q&A

12:00 Next Steps… Wrap up and close