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Future technology to form part of content for 2010 Summer Summit

Published on 2010-07-05 08:30:33

The future of technology and the use of iphone apps for Congresses are to be looked at, as part of this year’s ICCA/ABPCO/MIA/AIPCO Summer Summit on 15^th and 16^th July 2010 at the new ICC London ExCeL.

For the first time the summit, titled ‘Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Vision’ is being collaboratively organised with support from the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) and the Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers (AIPCO).

Other topics on the agenda include how to attract international business to UK and Ireland destinations, the role of technology in future meeting structure, as well as the challenge of managing crisis and risk, with particular focus on the disruption from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.

Chair of ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter, James Rees comments; “We’ve put together some engaging content and informative speakers as part of the Summer Summit and expect it to be both an enjoyable and enriching programme for delegates. The event also represents a great example of our industry associations and organisations working together and pooling resources and I’m thankful to ABPCO, MIA and AIPCO in providing their support.”

Speakers at the high-profile event include representatives from Congrex UK, ABPCO, AIPCO, MCI, Kenes UK, MIA, HRG, Hiscox, VisitBritain, Visit London, VisitBrighton and Visit Manchester with a keynote from Arthur Leathley of Virgin Trains.

Lunch on the first day is being supported by Tourism Ireland and delegates will also be treated to a gala dinner supported by Visit London on the first evening at Foreman’s Fish Island which overlooks the Olympic Stadium.

Delegates who have already registered their place include VisitScotland, Visit Manchester, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Twickenham Experience Ltd, SECC, AECC and Business Events Sydney.

Tickets are available at £135.00 to members of ICCA/ABPCO and MIA, while tickets for non-members are priced at £195.00. Further details and the link to register can be found at www.iccaworld.com/dbs/UK-Ireland