1981 - 1988
Tim Fortescue
ABPCO has been a commanding voice for Professional Conference Organisers for more than thirty years.
ABPCO has been a commanding voice for Professional Conference Organisers for more than thirty years. In that time we have seen a steady growth in membership, and have led on industry initiatives and campaigns. We have always been keen to collaborate, and work hard to fulfil the mission of our members to showcase excellence in association conferences and events. Take a look at the key industry figures who have taken the role of Chair, and our video animation that highlights key markers along the way.
ABPCO has been incredibly lucky over its time to have been led by an amazing group of focused and driven individuals. We thank each and every one of them for honing the association into the form it takes today. The founder members were; Diana Ambrose, Conference Services Ltd, Ann Cook, ConEXion (Conference & Exhibition Services) Ltd, Jan Devon, Conference Co-Ordinates, Anthea Fortescue, Conference Associates Ltd, Pat Longley, Conference Consultants, Caroline Roney, Medical Conference Organisers, David Seekings, Conference Consultant, Sarah Storie-Pugh, Conference Services Ltd, Tony Waters, JWA Conferences & Seminars, Joan Wilkins, JWA Conferences & Seminars
Tim Fortescue
Ron Hurley
Caroline Roney
Sarah Storie-Pugh
David Campbell
Howard Evans
Peter Mainprice
Joy Horsfield-Gardner
Jonathan Wilson
Lesley Maltman
Rebecca Cadman-Jones
Michael Foreman
Jennifer Jenkins
Nicole Leida and Caroline Windsor
Rose Padmore and Therese Dolan
Jo Powel and Kate Sargent
Barbera Calderwood and Michael Smith
Emma Duffy and Sarah Byrne