Thursday 12th December

13:00 - 15:00 Optional theatre trip - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (£10 supplement)

14:00 - 16:00 ABPCO Executive meeting at the Holiday Inn Blackpool

14:00 - 15:00 Optional trip to the top of Blackpool Tower and to see the Ballroom

17:00 - 17:30 First-timers welcome reception at the Holiday Inn Blackpool

17:30 - 18:00 Transport for all delegates from the Holiday Inn to Showtown, with a sneak peek at the illuminations - sponsored by Meet Blackpool

18:00 - 19:00 Networking Reception at Showtown

19:00 - 19:15 Bus back to the Spanish Hall at the Winter Gardens

19:15 - 22:00 An informal networking supper and some seaside fun and games.  Sponsored by Meet Blackpool.

We have a special rate at the Holiday Inn Blackpool of £110 per person B&B - please see the location page for details

Friday 13th December

 07:45 for 08:00  Join us for a friendly "chatty pace" run in Blackpool. Meeting point 7:45 for an 8am depart at Holiday Inn.  Please register here

09:30 - 10:00 Tour of the Winter Gardens - please meet at the front entrance 

10:30 - 11:30 Our education sessions - please choose when booking!

Expert Panel and Interactive Discussion:  CSR Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges - join us for an in-depth exploration of current trends and emerging opportunities in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).  Our expert panel chaired by Judith Dix of Conference Care Ltd will dive into key themes such as sustainability and green initiatives, the growing focus on neurodiversity, and sustainable transportation.  This interactive session will not only highlight these pressing topics but also encourage open dialogue, allowing participants to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on actionable strategies.  Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and peers as we navigate the evolving landscape of CSR together.  With thanks to our panel: Garth Halliday of RenewableUK, Elaine Miller of the EICC, Jo Austin of Lime Venue Portfolio, Jane Cole, Blackpool Transport and Kirstin Aram of Worldspan.

Conquer Challenges Together:  The Power of Collaboration - ABPCO is calling for your challenges!  In the face of complex challenges, many heads are better than one.  The key to unlocking innovative solutions lies in the collective experience within the room.  By pooling knowledge, experience and ideas, we can overcome obstacles more effectively.  Let's harness our shared strength and collaborate to find solutions.  Let us know your challenge, and we will try and incorporate it into the programme - please email by Friday 15th November

11:30 - 12:15 - A pre-lunch networking and drinks reception sponsored by Harrogate Convention Centre.  Join us as the excitement mounts for the awards ceremony.

12:15 - 15:30 - The 2024 ABPCO Excellence Awards and lunch kindly sponsored by Royal Armouries.  Join us to celebrate the best in our industry.  Come together to honour the outstanding professionals and groundbreaking innovations that are pushing the boundaries in our industry.  The ABPCO Excellence Awards celebrate those who have gone above and beyond, setting new standards in our industry.  Winning isn't just about recognition; it's a testament to the hard work, creativity, and passion that drives us all.

Directions for the Winter Gardens are here

The adress is Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL

The recommended car park is Alfred Street car park (blackpool.gov.uk)

We have a special rate at the Holiday Inn, 85 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 1LL

£110 B&B - to book please use this link.

Please note if you are looking to amend the stay dates, please select ‘Change Search’ and enter the date range which applies for your booking. Should the system ask for your group code, please enter – AEA

Reservations for the above Event, will need to be made via the booking link above. Should you need any support in making a reservation please contact Shaun Wignall (groups & Events) via Groups@hiblackpool.com or 01253 208040.

Prices

Please find a list of tickets for this event below.

Attendees

The following delegates are already attending this event.

Ms Kirstin Aram

Worldspan Ltd

Mrs Tracey Astles

Royal Armouries

Mr Adam Baggs

Soaring Worldwide

Ms Pauline Beattie

Conference Care Ltd

Mr Rich Belcher

First Sight Media

Ms Alba Betancort

Nottingham Venues

Ms Emily Bexley

Manchester Central Convention Centre

Mrs Hannah Beynon

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Mr Mark Blair

InEvexco Ltd

Mr Andrew Bowers

MICE Concierge Ltd

Ms Emily Bratt

Soaring Worldwide

Mr GRAEME BROWNE

Visit Belfast

Mr Benjamin Campbell

Royal Armouries

Ms Liz Conboy

RenewableUK

Mrs Sammy Connell

NASUWT - The Teachers' Union

Ms Jo Cooper

MICE Concierge Ltd

Miss Abigail Courage

Leeds Beckett

Ms Alison D'Allessandro

ACC Liverpool

Mr Steven Daun

ASM Global

Mr Jake Dennett

Cvent

Ms Jemima Dewhurst

Manchester Central

Mrs Sarah Dietrich

Warwick Conferences

Ms Therese Dolan

Therese Dolan Ltd

Mrs Emma Duffy

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Miss Arryann Duncan

P&J Live

Mr Raymond Elferink

Kubify

Mrs Gaynor England

Abstract Events

Mrs Sue Etherington

Barbican

Mr Laird Faichney-Smith

Abbey Conference & Events

Ms Olivia Garvey

Manchester Central

Mr Garth Halliday

RenewableUK

Mrs Anna Hellawell

MICE Concierge Ltd

Mrs Fiona Hims

NAHT

Ms Kaylie Hodges

NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union

Ms Anne Jamison

The Event-ful Consultancy

Miss Sarah Jones

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

Mr Ian Kidson

Harrogate Convention Centre

Ms Bethany Kilmartin

RenewableUK

Mr Steve Knight

Birmingham and West Mildands Convention

Ms Jessica Letters

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Mrs Heather Lishman

ABPCO

Ms Caroline Mackenzie

ISHA - The Hip Preservation Society

Ms Madalina Marincas

Opening Doors and Venues Ltd

Mrs Rebecca Martin

The Institute of Leadership

Mr Johnny Martinez

Crowdcomms

Ms Ella Mayo

Manchester Central Convention Centre

Ms Elaine Miller

EICC

Ms Sarah Millington

The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Mr Jai Mistry

MICE Organiser Ltd

Ms Rachael Molyneux

ACC Liverpool

Miss Rachel Mumford

VisitAberdeenshire

Mrs Charlotte O'Sullivan

Royal Armouries

Mrs Rose Padmore

Opening Doors and Venues Ltd

Ms Ashleigh Parker

First Sight Media

Ms Nicola Pearce

University of Aberdeen

Ms Leanne Planche

ACC Liverpool

Mrs Marion Rankin

James Hallam Limited

Mrs Emma Robson

Alzheimer's Research UK

Mrs Gemma Savage

ICC Wales

Ms Chrissy Schroeder

Abbey Conference & Events

Mr Charlie Smith

Barbican Centre

Mr Elliott Smith

MICE Concierge Ltd

Ms Melissa Sobo

Nottingham Venues

Ms Malwina Soltys

Alzheimer's Research UK

Mr Paul Swain

Visit Flanders

Miss Hana Taylor

AUGIS

Mr Kane Thomas

Full Circle Events & Exhibitions

Ms Phillipa Thompson

Worldspan Ltd

Ms Rebecca Towell

Full Circle Events & Exhibitions

Ms Tamsin Treasure-Jones

Kubify

Ms Chloe Turner

ICC Wales

Mrs Karen Usmani

The Institute of Leadership

Miss Sarah Vaughan

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys

Mr Christopher Wade

Royal Armouries

Ms Corinne Weatherup

The Event-Ful Consultancy

Ms Heledd Williams

MeetInWales | Event Wales | Welsh Government

Ms Caroline Windsor

TFI Lodestar

Ms Kerry Wright

Lime Venue Portfolio

Mrs Sarvjit Wunsch

AUGIS

Mrs Jenni Yau

ICC Belfast

Ms Kerstyn Zeslawski

NEC Group

Delegate Terms and Conditions

All payments to be made in advance.  Substitutions can be made up until the 1st December.

ABPCO are committed to and actively encourage diversity and promote inclusion and accessibility at our events. 

We value the participation of each individual and want everybody to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. All communication and behaviour should therefore be appropriate for a professional audience.

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