16th November 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
16th November 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
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01992 666724

Maisey Glover

Delegate Sales Executive

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UK Head Office

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.