C&IT Corporate Forum 2025 - 10 January


Friday 10 January 2025

Morning

09:45 - 10:00

Arrival and refreshments

10:00 - 10:05

Opening remarks

10:05 - 10:40

Fireside chat. Leading From Afar: Mastering Talent, Team and Partnerships in a Hybrid World

In the world of hybrid work, we face a complex balancing act:...

In the world of hybrid work, we face a complex balancing act: how to attract top talent, foster a cohesive team culture, and manage relationships with agencies, suppliers, and internal stakeholders - all while working remotely.

  • How important is a sense of unity, trust and collaboration across dispersed teams is and how to support cohesion.
  • What are the best practices for managing agency, supplier, and brand team relationships from a distance?
  • Which tools are best for seamless coordination across time zones and workspaces?


10:40 - 11:40

1-2-1 Meetings

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Networking break

11:40 - 12:00

12:05 - 12:35

Panel. From Bland to Brand: Transforming Sustainability Messaging into Experiences

Does your event genuinely embody your brand values? With constrained budgets, how...

Does your event genuinely embody your brand values? With constrained budgets, how can you achieve sustainability, particularly when internal stakeholders remain sceptical and how can you elevate your brand's commitment to sustainability without sacrificing event impact?

  • What breakthrough ideas, technologies, and practices are setting a new standard for greener events?
  • How to be sustainable (on a budget) and which suppliers can help you meet targets and give back to the community.
  • What are the best methods to convince, influence and sell sustainability to stakeholders not yet on board.


Lunch

12:35 - 13:20

Afternoon

13:25 - 14:25

1-2-1 Meetings

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14:30 - 15:05

Campfire. The Inclusion Illusion: Why Talking Diversity Isn’t Enough

Are you ready to elevate your events and move from statements to...

Are you ready to elevate your events and move from statements to substance when it comes to DEI?  How can you ensure commitments to diversity extend beyond website promises and into every aspect of event delivery?

  • Why are we hesitant to discuss approaches to diversity and inclusion openly? How to change this?
  • How can you convert a client’s DEI agenda into accessible and impactful event experiences?
  • What are the best ways to engage younger people and go above and beyond box ticking?


15:05 - 15:15

Closing remarks and Event Finish