ACC LIVERPOOL CHAMPIONS EVENT LEGACY IN COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP

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15 January 2025

ACC Liverpool, the city's waterfront convention centre, hosted its third successful Event Legacy Workshop recently, bringing together key stakeholders to explore how events can leave a lasting positive impact on the city.

Organisers with upcoming events at ACC Liverpool, including the International Association of Oral Oncology (IAOO), British Neuroscience Association (BNA), ELRIG and British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), participated in the workshop alongside a network of local Legacy Champions – a group of experts from various sectors across Liverpool. The workshop fostered meaningful connections between event organisers and local experts, kicking off conversations around potential legacy projects aligned with specific event themes and objectives.

The session featured a panel discussion examining the Alzheimer's Research UK conference held at ACC Liverpool earlier in 2024. The panel, made up of Emma Robson (Alzheimer’s Research UK), James Latham (The Iceberg), Adrian Evans (ACC Liverpool), and Jennifer Jensen (Jenny Jensen Ltd), explored the successful implementation of the event's legacy project, highlighting valuable learnings and actionable strategies for future events.

“We were thrilled to participate in ACC Liverpool's event legacy workshop," said Charlie Silva, Head of Events and Fundraising from British Orthopaedic Association. "The discussions around Alzheimer's Research UK's case study provided valuable insights, and the opportunity to connect with local champions from relevant sectors was particularly helpful. We're excited to explore potential legacy initiatives for our future events."

"ACC Liverpool is proud to be a leader in driving event legacy," said Adrian Evans, Director of Conference and Business Events at ACC Liverpool. "Our workshops provide a platform for collaboration between event organisers, local stakeholders, and our team to ensure that conferences not only benefit attendees but also leave a lasting positive footprint on the city. We're excited to see what future collaborations will bring."

ACC Liverpool launched their event legacy strategy in 2022 and has already facilitated impactful legacy projects with organisations like Diabetes UK and now Alzheimer's Research UK. The venue has a comprehensive Legacy Toolkit containing case studies, resources and details on their Legacy Champions.

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