The Meetings Show 2024 reunites, excites and inspires event professionals

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More than 6,000 professionals reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of education, meetings and networking at The Meetings Show.

The Meetings Show kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme.

More than 35 sessions on topics from careers and communication to security and sustainability took place on the Impact and Inform and Innovate and Inspire stages with the Blank Canvas offering a more hands-on approach to learning.

There were a wealth of topics discussed in the Power of Events Hub and on isla’s, The Meetings Industry Association’s and MESA’s stands to help inform, inspire, and empower visitors to think, connect, plan, and live differently.

Buyers flocked to stands to meet with almost 700 exhibitors – from convention bureaux and DMCs to hotels and conference centres – from the UK and around the globe.

Thousands of meetings were held over the two days with exhibitors rekindling existing contacts and making new ones as they showcased their MICE facilities and services to buyers in the corporate and associations sectors.

Visitors also took a moment to explore the world’s first zero waste, reusable exhibition stand made from event waste carpet. Making its global debut at the show, the stand, created by Paradigm in collaboration with partners isla, The Bulb, Informa and The Meetings Show, set a precedent for future exhibitions with a sustainable focus.

Feedback from across the show floor and among buyers was hugely positive with many connections made and leads secured.

Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director, Northstar Meetings Group, said: “What a show! We are thrilled to have once again inspired and connected thousands of buyers with MICE suppliers from around the globe as they took time out from their busy schedules to attend. It was fantastic to see the show floor absolutely buzzing with energy and to hear about so many tangible results.”

The Meetings Show 2025 will take place on 25-26 June 2025.