EXPERIENCEit Bristol

Claire is Founding Director and Principal of Event Academy, a global event management training company. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, qualified Behaviour Profiling expert and Mental Health First Aider, she has delivered events for clients across four continents, including work for members of the British Royal Family, and has built a distinguished career spanning corporate, VIP and international charity events.

Connor is a circular economy entrepreneur, where he develops innovative solutions to reduce waste and improve sustainability. In his 10-minute keynote, he explores how smart technology and better data can help event teams manage resources more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and make smarter decisions in an increasingly AI-driven industry.

Guy has spent more than 20 years helping clients create memorable experiences through seamless delivery and strong relationships. So as AI reshapes the way we work, he’s asking an important question: are we embracing innovation at the expense of the human touch that makes events truly connect?

Tamar knows what it takes to fill a room – literally. As CEO of Gleanin, she’s helping event marketers scale their reach through powerful word-of-mouth campaigns. And with 15 years at RX Global under her belt, her insights into audience growth are a masterclass.

Alex brings over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, having collaborated with an extensive portfolio of global clients and internationally recognised brands across a wide range of sectors. During his session, Alex will uncover the importance of storytelling in event design, and the most important tool in any designer’s toolkit to do it successfully.