C&IT Corporate Forum 2025 - 9 January
Thursday 9 January 2025
Registration & Welcome
09:30 - 10:00
Morning
10:00 - 10:45
Icebreaker
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 including...
We'll be hosting 4 roundtable sessions for you to choose from including a discussion with ICC Belfast.
Memorable, sustainable and cost-effective: How to deliver impactful events?
In today’s fast-paced, budget-tight climate, how can event planners craft extraordinary experiences without busting the budget While event destinations are more inspiring than ever and technology offers incredible tools to enhance engagement, keeping costs under control is a constant challenge. The need to balance high-impact experiences with financial savvy is greater than ever. That’s why C&IT, in partnership with ICC Belfast, is gathering top industry voices to uncover smart strategies for delivering unforgettable, cost-effective events that exceed expectations without compromising quality.
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