16th November 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
16th November 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
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Event Agency Forum: The Premier Event Management Meet the Buyer Event UK

The Leading Event Agency Meet the Buyer & Networking Event in the UK

The Event Agency Forum is one of the most highly focused event industry events in the UK, bringing together senior professionals and leading solution providers for a day of targeted networking, seminars, and 1-to-1 meetings. Hosted in London, this exclusive event planning expo acts as a valuable source of professional development, helping attendees navigate event tech innovations, explore new venues, and build strategic partnerships in a dedicated B2B environment.

MEET

It’s the ultimate meeting platform for buyers and suppliers within the industry. The event aims to match buyers and suppliers together through a series of one-to-one meetings allowing them to connect and explore potential business opportunities.

LEARN

The event offers various learning opportunities to help senior professionals advance their career and enhance their skills though keynote seminars, discussion panels and certification programmes. These sessions cover a range of topics related to the industry, including emerging trends and best practices from industry experts and leaders.

CONNECT

Networking is a significant aspect of industry events. The Event Agency Forum facilitates networking opportunities, allows attendees to meet and engage with like-minded individuals who share a passion for the advancing developments with the industry.
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For Event Agencies and Venue Finders

Attend the Event Agency Forum to meet carefully matched suppliers, discover new destinations, and gain critical insights from our expert-led seminar programme. This event professionals B2B event in the UK is specifically designed for senior directors working within corporate event management, as well as creative event agencies and B2B event agencies who are actively sourcing new venues, tech, and services for their clients’ upcoming projects.

For Event Industry Suppliers & Venues

Showcase your services directly to active buyers at this premier event agency networking event. The Event Agency Forum provides guaranteed, pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from company event organisers and leading event consultancy firms. Whether you are an event logistics agency or a technology provider, this focused format offers an exclusive environment to bypass traditional trade shows and build genuine relationships with qualified buyers.

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Our expert Speakers are here to offer you a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help you elevate your career. Join us to learn more and take the first step towards a brighter future!

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As a supplier to the event, you will enjoy pre-arranged, one-to-one meetings with those delegates who are looking for
your solutions, and with those you’d particularly like to meet

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Hosted by: Nicky Brown
Commercial Director | Arctic Fox

Joined by:
Gabriella Gittelmon Senior Events Manager | Kin London
Katherine West-Dargon Head of Venues & Partnerships | VenuFinder
Sarah Thackray Impact & Strategy Director | BeaconHouse Events

“From Spaces to Experiences: The Evolution of Events and the Rise of Inclusive Hospitality”

The events industry has evolved significantly over the past decade. Today, delegates expect far more than a meeting room and an agenda, they are seeking meaningful, memorable experiences that inspire connection, foster wellbeing and leave a lasting impression.

  • The Evolution of Events
  • Experience is the New Currency
  • Inclusivity by Design
  • Different Perspectives, One Goal
  • The Future of Events

Nicky Brown – BIO

Nicky Brown currently serves as the Commercial Director at Arctic Fox Events Ltd, a role held since September 2018, focusing on venue finding and full-service event management. Previously, Nicky worked at Forum Events Ltd from September 2010 to September 2018, holding several key positions including Commercial Project Manager, Commercial Brand & Development Manager, and Sales Development Manager, contributing to project management, partnership development, and revenue generation for a diverse portfolio of events. Nicky began a career at BBC Worldwide from 2004 to August 2010 as an Event Manager, organizing a variety of high-profile B2B events while ensuring adherence to budget and brand standards. Nicky holds a BA Hons degree in Film & Drama from the University of Reading.

Gabriella Gittelmon – BIO

I am a senior event manager at KIN Events Ltd, a bespoke corporate event management agency based in Shoreditch. I have worked in the events industry for nearly a decade and thrive on its fast-paced nature. My background is in luxury wedding catering, as well as starting my own catering business in lockdown. I now have a role that combines sales, planning and operations, and I love building a relationship with clients and working with them again and again, getting to know their event needs better each time. I run the Christmas Social project at KIN, and I love improving it each year from taking on client feedback, trying to deliver Christmas parties that people actually want to attend. Over the last couple of years, I have developed a particular interest and passion around the inclusivity in the events industry, eager to advocate for more non-alcoholic options at events. Having been on my own personal alcohol journey, I have seen first-hand that the industry can be slow to catch up with changing demands and the rise in the health & wellness focus, something I feel passionately about). My goal is to advocate for change in the industry, to make more and more people feel as though the event was designed with them in mind.

Katherine West-Dargon – BIO

Katherine West-Dargon has over 16 years of experience across multiple facets of the events and hospitality industry. Beginning her career in agency venue sourcing for global brands, she has gained experience on both the agency and hotel sides of the industry, including an onsite role with Hilton and global sales experience with Belmond. Predominantly specialising in agency venue sourcing and team leadership, Katherine’s diverse industry background has shaped her approach and led her to where she is today. As the driving force behind Venufindr, part of Asembl Group, her expertise and relationships have helped position the business as a leader in its field.

Sarah Thackray – BIO

Sarah has 20 years experience working on association, academic, public sector and business events across the UK and internationally, and she co-founded BeaconHouse Events in 2014. BeaconHouse Events is on a mission to drive sustainable change within the events sector, and take positive steps towards a net zero future. Passionate about balancing purpose with profit and doing the right thing, Sarah thrives on stakeholder engagement and building relationships with suppliers, clients and her team to drive positive change. Sarah set up and leads the North East’s event industry sustainability supply chain engagement group and is one of the co-founders of the annual north east tech festival TechNExt, launched in 2023, for which she developed the award winning ‘Good Festival Ambition’. Sarah was named one of the Power 50 Green Champion for the events industry by Isla and micebook in 2023 and she was part of the 2024 North East’s regenerative tourism and events advisory taskforce. BeaconHouse Events has been included on the UK’s most sustainable agencies list, by micebook and Event Decision, in 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Jo Joshi
Founder | DMC Finder

“How Does a DMC Benefit You and Your Event?”

When planning an event in an unfamiliar destination, success depends on local knowledge, trusted partners, and flawless execution. A Destination Management Company — or DMC — acts as your on-the-ground expert, managing every detail from logistics and venues to experiences and risk management. This session explains what a DMC really does, why they matter, and how working with the right DMC can elevate your event while saving time, reducing risk, and delivering exceptional outcomes.

  • What is a Destination Management Company
  • A clear, practical definition and how DMCs operate on the ground.
  • Key services a DMC provides
  • How a DMC reduces risk and saves time
  • Local expertise, trusted supplier networks, and real-time problem-solving.
  • How DMCs add value and elevate events
  • Creativity, cultural insight, and access to unique, money-can’t-buy experiences
  • How to choose the right DMC for your event and
  • What to look for, questions to ask, and common mistakes to avoid.

BIO

I’m Jo Joshi, the Founder of DMCFinder, a global B2B platform connecting travel buyers with trusted Destination Management Companies and destinationsuppliers worldwide. With a background in hospitality and travel, I created DMCFinder to simplify how buyers find reliable local partners and how suppliersgain global visibility. More than a directory, DMCFinder is a community-led platform focused on trust, transparency, and growth. I’m passionate aboutsupporting DMCs and suppliers, building meaningful partnerships, and making global B2B travel connections simpler, more efficient, and more human.

James Carruthers
Managing Director | ClueGo Ltd

“Quickfire Interactive Session”

This activity is fast & ferocious, competitive and full of laughs. It focuses on team bonding, communication and is perfect for creating a buzzing and energetic environment.

Managed by our onsite event manager, teams will compete, rapidly scanning QR codes using iPads provided by us, to correctly complete a range of challenges ranging in levels of difficulty.

BIO

 

Chris Jones
Executive Creative Director | Pico EMEA

“Elevating Events Through Omnichannel Thinking”

Whether you’re planning a product launch, internal conference, or public activation, this session will reveal how to turn your event into the beating heart of a wider communications ecosystem.

  • Seeing events from a different perspective
  • Why some events fall short
  • The amplifying power of Omnichannel
  • Creating a simple Omnichannel model
  • Takeaways & final thoughts

BIO

Chris is an award-winning creative leader with over 20 years of experience in digital innovation. His career spans six countries, creating campaigns for top global brands at agencies like Ogilvy, Havas, DDB, and Wunderman. As an Integrated Executive Creative Director in Greater China, he earned recognition on Campaign Asia’s Digital A-List.

Chris has judged major awards such as Cannes Cyber Lions and One Show China, and spoken at events for organisations like the American Chamber of Commerce and HKUST. After co-founding the creative consultancy We Are Open in Hong Kong, he now leads EMEA creative teams at the experiential agency Pico, delivering impactful brand experiences.

Jay Tyson
Director | The Sustainable Events Company

“Sustainability: Play Your Carbon Right”

Through an interactive and fun presentation, Jay will explode some myths about sustainability and explain where the easy wins are when it comes to reducing your events carbon footprint.

  • Higher or Lower?!
  • Does ‘A’ have a higher carbon footprint than ‘B’?
  • Where are the easy wins?
  • How to integrate the easy wins into your event planning
  • How the easy wins stack up, in numbers

BIO

I’m an events veteran with a passion for driving the change towards a sustainable, net-zero future for the industry. After roles that included being a Blue-Chip Account Director, a Corporate Event Manager, Exhibition Organiser, Exhibition Owner, Conference Manager, and being part of the London 2012 Management Team, I switched teams. Now, I help clients make the most of their event spend—whether that’s through consultancy, project management, or embedding sustainability into their plans. If you want to make your events more impactful, engaging, and better for the planet, I’m here to help.

Jonny Edser
Founder and Managing Director | Wildgoose

“Task Master Activity”

Wildgoose are proud to showcase our new Task Master indoor activity. Teams tackle a series of fun, bite-sized challenges designed to test creativity and teamwork. With 4 quick rounds and our host awarding points after each, it’s the perfect energiser to spark collaboration and laughter in a short session.

BIO

Founded in January 2005, Jonny has taken Wildgoose from a small start-up to becoming one of the most innovative team building companies in the world with a global client base and over 50 partners who subscribe to their game-creation software. Jonny’s main drive is to continue reinventing the team building and engagement industry through innovative solutions and new approaches that challenge the status quo. Outside of work Jonny is married with two teenage children, loves his dog, and is a passionate football player and supporter of Crystal Palace Football Club.