Expo Group (UK) Ltd. creates the perfect environment to do business with the launch of Event Expo North, the Corporate Hospitality, Events, Meetings and Conferencing Exhibition targeting a new, yet untapped Northern and Central UK market place, on 27th -28th September 2006.
Visitors will be greeted on entry by a huge audio visual screen presenting a looped display of up and coming trends and inspired ideas within the industry aiding visitors to plan their day. Event Expo North is split into colour coded, user friendly sections making it easy to navigate: Gallery ONE - Venues & Conferencing, Country Conference Venues, Corporate Events & Entertainment and Food & Drink Hall.
Gallery ONE features hotels, conferencing, meetings and event venues including exhibitors such as Marriott Hotels, Sodexho Prestige, Paramount Hotel Group, Marston Hotels and Orient Express, offering a trip for 2 on the Northern Belle for one lucky prize draw winner. Within Gallery ONE also lies a beautifully themed section dedicated to Country Venues, including the likes of Belvoir Castle, Harewood House and Lake District Hotels, where visitors will discover the UK’s most unique conference destinations surrounded by water features and themed seating areas, courtesy of Red Room Events showcasing their unique London Red Bus Hospitality venue.
The Corporate Events & Entertainment Sector is host to entertainers, theming companies, team building and event organisers such as Off the Wall Promotions, providers of unusual events all over the UK, Team Extreme, suppliers of world-class extreme sports entertainment, SiMis F1 Simulators and A list Lookalikes & Ents Ltd. with Marilyn Munroe and Nicole Kidman, two favourite lookalikes for corporate events. This area will be buzzing and interactive with the likes of Theme Traders Ltd. theming out a networking area recreating ‘The Movies’, Mini Racing showcasing their giant scale electrics, All in Poker Events with their impressive Poker display, the unique experience of Arcstream’s interactive flooring and Drum Café presenting their drumming skills at the live theatre.
The Food & Drink Hall is without doubt the most enticing where visitors will be invited to the Taste Bar to sample a wide variety of culinary delights prepared by caterers in the region, courtesy of City Catering and HCIMA.
Free challenging seminars and live debates by industry leaders will be available to visitors. Fay Sharpe of Zibrant, no. 10 in the Conference & Incentive Travel Power 50, reveals how to differentiate your event. Jeremy Lee, Director of UK’s largest specialist agency, speaks on how to select the right talent. Richard Oatley of Taste of the Vine, blends comedy, interactive theatre and unique skill development in hosting the popular wine tasting show. The lively panel debate, chaired by Paul Colston Editor of Conference News, will no doubt be the most controversial discussing to what extent the meetings industry stands to gain from a super casino and which location is most deserving.
Being a highly interactive show, Event Expo North gives visitors the opportunity to experience everything first hand. From tasting cocktails and canapés for corporate lunches to sampling innovative new ideas for team building events through to experiencing unique creative acts in the live Theatre.
Come and find the perfect venue for your next event, pick up the latest original ideas from the top suppliers and trend setters in the industry and gain expert advice from seminar speakers on every aspect of running a successful event. Event Expo North, introducing new selling formats and inspiring new features, is a must attend event providing absolutely everything needed to organise corporate events and meetings. The dynamic and entertaining environment further enhances the experience guaranteeing up to the minute, professional and effective events as well as promising an exciting 2 days out of the office.