C&IT Corporate Forum 2025 - 9 January


Thursday 9 January 2025

Registration & Welcome

09:30 - 10:00

Morning

10:00 - 10:45

Icebreaker - Two Truths and a Lie

We welcome you to offer up three tales from your event-planning adventures...

We welcome you to offer up three tales from your event-planning adventures - two rooted in truth, and one an artful fabrication. Can you separate fact from fiction? Let’s see….


10:45 - 11:15

Panel: Creating Community: Reimaging Engagement in the Digital Era

In a world where everyone has a story but no one has...

In a world where everyone has a story but no one has time, how do you capture attention, keep it from drifting to devices and create meaningful connections?

  • The podcasting boom - how can podcasting be used to create maximum impact pre, post and during events?

  • In what ways can you extend your event narratives and create more engagement using real-time polling and live-streaming?

  • How to turn attendees into content creators and transform passive viewers into active participants.

Networking break

11:15 - 11:35

11:40 - 12:40

1-2-1 Meetings

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with...

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with and we do the rest. 


12:45 - 13:15

Keynote. From Pixels to Personas: How AI is Redefining Event Design, Creation, and Experiences

AI is your new ally, saving you time, energy, and resources, yet...

AI is your new ally, saving you time, energy, and resources, yet many are still slow to use it. Why? Knowing the best AI hacks can help you craft more personalised, immersive experiences and streamline everything from ideation to execution.

  • Understand why AI can save you time, costs and create more personalised experiences.
  • Strategies for using AI to enhance logistics and operational workflows, maximising efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Redefining success metrics; moving beyond basic statistics to understand the true impact and value of your events.


Lunch break

13:15 - 13:45

13:50 - 14:20

Lunchtime Roundtables - with tea, coffee and cake

We'll be hosting 4 roundtable sessions for you to choose from

Afternoon

14:25 - 15:25

1-2-1 Meetings

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with...

Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with and we do the rest. 

15:30 - 16:30

Workshop. The Art of Staying Steady: Tools to Master Mindset in High-Stress Environments and Boost Wellbeing Not Just Productivity

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of events, personal wellbeing and a positive...

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of events, personal wellbeing and a positive mindset is everything.  In this workshop, we rethink workplace norms and the role of leaders in modelling a culture within the team that rewards work life balance and passion over pressure.

  • The importance of saying no and keeping healthy boundaries.
  • Becoming more aware of your energy and the way you influence others.
  • Why small habits can create a big impact and actual tools events planners can use to manage their stress.

16:30 - 16:40

Closing remarks

16:45 - 19:00

Relaxation time

19:00 - 22:30

Networking dinner & drinks reception