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UKEVENTS announces new Executive Committee to strengthen industry advocacy UKEVENTS has confirmed its new Executive Committee following the February Full Partners Meeting, with a clear focus on strengthening engagement with policymakers and capitalising on new relationships forged at the recent Houses of Parliament exhibition. The newly appointed committee will lead UKEVENTS’ efforts to drive recognition of the UK events industry’s £61.6 billion contribution to the economy and ensure its role is firmly embedded in government policy discussions. With a renewed emphasis on advocacy and strategy, the committee aims to build on recent momentum and push for meaningful action that supports growth across the sector. The agreed roles for the new Executive Committee are: Chair: Glenn Bowdin Immediate Past-Chair: Chris Skeith OBE Vice-Chair – Treasurer: Tom Clements Vice-Chair – Membership Secretary: Susan Tanner Vice-Chair – Policy/Strategy Lead: Andrew Harrison Vice-Chair – Lead Advocacy and Government Relations: David Tremmil Advocacy and Government Relations Co-Lead: Michael Hirst OBE Communications Lead: Martin Fullard Glenn Bowdin, Chair of UKEVENTS, commented: “The UK events industry plays a critical role in driving economic growth, supporting a vast supply chain, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors. However, what became evident from our recent engagement with MPs is that many are still unaware of just how significant our industry is. “This new Executive Committee is well-positioned to change that. We are committed to deepening our relationships with government, ensuring events are recognised as a key economic enabler, and fostering an environment where policymakers proactively engage with our industry to achieve their objectives. Our next steps will focus on sustained advocacy and strategic engagement, ensuring that the momentum we’ve built translates into tangible policy progress.” UKEVENTS will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders, government representatives, and policymakers to ensure the UK events sector is supported and positioned for long-term growth. https://lnkd.in/eNRSjJ8g #ukevents #events #industry #advocacy #

The Business of Events How people see events! This is why recognition is so important ! And Government Policy should reflect our collective position in the creative industries INSTITUTE OF EVENT MANAGEMENT Please share

Calling all IEM members! Want to discover how you can improve your #health and #wellbeing, and move forward in your career with more #energy, #productivity and #resilience? The Health and Wellbeing Programme is a unique FREE IEM member benefit. Comprising three 60-minute, small-group workshops via Zoom, plus individual coaching sessions during the course, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading health and wellbeing coach and learn important self-development tools to use in your own time and at your own pace. Alongside colleagues from similar professional backgrounds, you will identify triggers and responses, and form good habits for managing #stress, #physicalfitness, #nutrition and a nurturing culture. Previous attendees report gaining a clearer understanding of the physical and emotional skills needed to succeed, both at work and in their wider life. Now’s the time to put yourself at the top of your priority list! The next course runs on 6 and 20 March, and 3 April. To find out more and book a place, email diane.earles@event-managers.institute. If you're not an IEM member but like the sound of benefits such as this, why not join us? Visit https://lnkd.in/eErRJX3K to find out more.

The Institute of Event Management (IEM) is delighted to announce that Tim Owen LVO FRSA RIBA FIEM is its new Executive Board Chair, in succession to Susan J Spibey FRSA.   Tim became a Director and Founding Fellow of the IEM in January 2022. He is the founder of Major Impact City Events consultancy and has been part of the UK’s national #eventplanning for more than three decades. He has chaired Licensing, Operational and Safety Planning Groups for many of the most memorable large-scale events in London, including Millennium Eve, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   “I’m fortunate to have worked with most parts of the UK events industry during my career,” says Tim.    “Although much of my own work has focused on the London ‘annual schedule’ and one-off occasions, it shouldn’t be just for these large-scale events that our sector is known.   “The skills, experience and process management required are equally applicable to local community events, which are no less rigorous or demanding.   “The IEM has a critical role to play for all parts of the industry. We are champions of #eventmanagers everywhere and provide a route to #professionalrecognition both for individuals and for #highereducation courses. I want to continue our mission to show that ‘making things happen’ is not magic, but the result of talented and dedicated practitioners deploying a wide range of transferrable skills.”   “Susan founded the IEM in 2012 and is one of the most important and influential figures in the #eventsindustry. I look forward to continuing her brilliant work and am thrilled she has chosen to remain on our Executive Board.” Andrew Shields FRSA Chris Pateman Candice Kass Diane Earles Tim Nichol #majorevents #UKevents

The Institute of Event Management (IEM) is delighted to announce that Tim Owen LVO FRSA RIBA FIEM is its new Executive Board Chair, in succession to Susan J Spibey FRSA.   Tim became a Director and Founding Fellow of the IEM in January 2022. He is the founder of Major Impact City Events consultancy and has been part of the UK’s national #eventplanning for more than three decades. He has chaired Licensing, Operational and Safety Planning Groups for many of the most memorable large-scale events in London, including Millennium Eve, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   “I’m fortunate to have worked with most parts of the UK events industry during my career,” says Tim.    “Although much of my own work has focused on the London ‘annual schedule’ and one-off occasions, it shouldn’t be just for these large-scale events that our sector is known.   “The skills, experience and process management required are equally applicable to local community events, which are no less rigorous or demanding.   “The IEM has a critical role to play for all parts of the industry. We are champions of #eventmanagers everywhere and provide a route to #professionalrecognition both for individuals and for #highereducation courses. I want to continue our mission to show that ‘making things happen’ is not magic, but the result of talented and dedicated practitioners deploying a wide range of transferrable skills.”   “Susan founded the IEM in 2012 and is one of the most important and influential figures in the #eventsindustry. I look forward to continuing her brilliant work and am thrilled she has chosen to remain on our Executive Board.” Andrew Shields FRSA Chris Pateman Candice Kass Diane Earles Tim Nichol #majorevents #UKevents

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We are delighted to welcome Tracy John from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as the latest full Member of the IEM, entitling her to use the post-nominals MIEM. In a 'Point of view' post on the IEM website at https://lnkd.in/erxFzfGk, Tracy reflects on the power of attending last year's 'A Greener Future' conference, and the need to bring more #ecofriendly practices, #sustainablesourcing and #carbonfootprint reduction into her work.