Spice Knowledge Sessions
The Spice Knowledge Sessions will give you the opportunity to learn about new concepts, and gain first-hand knowledge and experience in a friendly environment.
Note, planning for the 2021 Spice Knowledge Sessions is in early stages. If you are interested in being considered for one of the panels, Q&A sessions or presentations, please get in touch with Brittney Levinson at [email protected].
The 2020 program will give a great reference showing a mix of panel discussions, presentations and Q&As, and included a free bonus session to kick off the day, in which leading industry experts will share an update on where the event industry is at and where it’s going.
Alongside the Spice Knowledge Sessions we will have our exhibitions open from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, *free to visit for everyone.
| 2020 PROGRAM | ||||
| FREE Session |
10:00 – 10:05 | Opening | Welcome | Welcome By Editor Brittney Levinson & SMC General Manager Paul Davison |
| 10:05 – 10:35 | Panel | Industry update | Adapting to the new normal Robyn Johnson, MEA; Claudia Sagripanti, EEAA; Geoff Donaghy, BECA |
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| 10-MIN BREAK | ||||
| Session 1 | 10:45 – 11:05 | Keynote | Overarching | Keynote address Award-Winning Leadership Strategist on mindset, self-belief and self-mastery Shadé Zahrai, Influenceo Global Inc. |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Panel 1 | Technology | Virtual and hybrid events Embracing the changing nature of business events Luli Adeyemo, Best Case Scenario; Chris Schlueter, Sprintr by AV1; Tanya Brown, Create Engage |
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| 11:35 – 11:55 | Q&A | Sustainability | Rethinking sustainability How to incorporate sustainability into your events in a meaningful way Natalie Simmons, Cievents |
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| 12:00 – 12:50 LUNCH BREAK | ||||
| Session 2 | 12:50 – 1:20 | Q&A | Legal | Future-proofing your events How to negotiate event contracts with confidence Matt Crouch, Matt Crouch Legal |
| 1:25 – 1:45 | Panel 2 | Business Innovation | Finding success in turbulent times Event companies share how they evolved their business to stay ahead of the curve Jeremy Fleming, StageKings; Will Gray, Hidden Door Experiences; Sarah Markey-Hamm, ICMS |
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| 1:50 – 2:10 | Presentation | Safety & Hygiene | COVID-safe events How to ensure your events meet COVID requirements Bea Tomlin, Beaspoke Safety |
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| 2:10 – 3:00 BREAK | ||||
| Session 3 | 3:10 – 3:30 | Panel 3 | Crisis Management | Crisis averted! 12 things to do when the worst-case scenario strikes Nicole Walker, Arinex; Nigel Ruffell, The Company We Keep; Rebecca Kennewell, emc3 |
| 3:35 – 3:55 | Presentation | Health & Wellbeing | Wellbeing for event professionals Practical tips to manage stress and avoid burnout Chelsea Pottenger, EQ Minds |
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| 4:00 – 4:20 | Panel 4 | Experiential Events | Redefining gatherings A deep dive into some of the most creative, experiential events and what we can learn from them Jodie McLean, JEM Events; Mark Bennedick, Sense Group; Chad Davis, Musicland |
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| 4:30 FINISH | ||||
Note: This is the 2020 Program, for reference only