Visitors to the 2025 show, which returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, can expect to find a packed programme of immersive, thought-provoking content delivered by inspirational speakers from both in- and outside the events industry.
Curated by an expert team using feedback from previous attendees, industry focus groups, and global meeting and event designers, the programme is highly relevant to today’s event professionals.
Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Tourism, Venues of Excellence and Eastside Rooms, the education programme – free to access for all attendees – will be delivered across three stages throughout the duration of the show, with sessions designed to support development wherever you are in your career.
Samme Allen, CEO of atex whose team helped curate the programme, said: “We learn best when we are engaged in a topic and sometimes that means doing as well as listening, so we decided to shake things up and have introduced more hands-on, dynamic and experiential learning formats that inspire attendees and encourage active participation. We are excited to bring the programme to life at the show.”
Opening sessions include a look at the future of events with organisational psychologist and futurist Dr Graham Norris and an exploration of improvisation with the enigmatic spontaneous poet, Judge the Poet.
Meanwhile, Bassanti Pathak of Pathak Yoga will be examining the neuroscience behind yoga postures, movement, breathing and meditation in the Blank Canvas – the show’s space for experimentation – in her session Workplace Yoga: More Than Just Stretches!
Nearly 50 sessions, covering areas such as AI, event design, neurodiversity, industry trends and personal development, will continue to take place over two days, providing a treasure trove of inspiration and information to attendees.
Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director at Northstar Meetings Group, said: “Samme and her team have spent an inordinate amount of time and energy pulling together a learning experience like no other. Our collaboration with atex means that visitors have free access to an incredible programme of content that we will proudly roll out and we can’t wait for visitors to experience it.”
New for this year is The Meetings Show’s Human Library, a series of 15-minute 1-to-1 conversations with thought leaders, innovators and specialists. Experts giving their time include Claus Raasted of The College of Extraordinary Experiences, Taylor Smith of BCD Meetings & Events, and Megan Garmers of Streamline Social.
