Welcome to CONFEC green

What is CONFEC green?

UK Buyers - UK & Ireland Suppliers

3-4th September 2009

Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London

CONFEC green is specifically for the important UK and Ireland MICE industry. There is a focus on what is new in the marketplace across England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

For 2009 the UK forum has been consolidated in to a 2 day meeting format, in recognition of the increased pressure on buyers’ time. Leading professional conference organisers, corporate meeting and incentive planners and associations come for a programme of one-on-one prearranged meetings and networking with hotel chains, individual and unique venues, tourist boards, convention bureaus and selected services. There will also be a focus on what is new!

This was my first Confec green and I am a total convert to this way of doing business.
visitTeesvalley

... it was BRILLIANT, very beneficial...
Swinton Park

The first CONFEC green forum took place in the beautiful island of Jersey in 2006. The second forum was held in the vibrant city of Dublin and 2008 was held in Newcastle Gateshead - the jewel of the North East. For 2009 we will be in the heart of London in the spectacular Park Plaza Riverbank with stunning views of the River Thames and the city skyline. The hotel also offers some of the most flexible meetings facilities in London.

The quality of delegates has been highly praised by buyers and suppliers alike and welcomed as an important annual focus for their businesses

A definite must event in your calendar.
Katy Flyn, Trinity Conferences

An extremenly worthwhile and well organized event
Dene Elliott, Sovereign Confereces

An extremely valuable event for making essential contacts in the industry..
Lauren Schjelderup, Pineapple

Hosted Buyers

The Hosted Buyers at CONFEC green are selected from the leading PCOs, booking agents, corporate meeting planners and associations who are based in the UK and Ireland. Delegates are senior account managers and executives who have specific responsibility for placing substantial business throughout the regions. Hosted Buyer places are by invitation only. The careful qualification process ensures that the event is highly time efficient and productive for all delegates.

Supplier Delegates

CONFEC green supplier delegates are from UK and Ireland only and by application. Places may be limited per region. The event includes a focus on recently launched or planned venues throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. There will also be a highlight on recently refurbished venues and those with new or unique facilities.

Format

There are 40 - 50 top quality hosted buyers places and around 50 - 60 supplier delegate places. As with all CONFEC events, the number of places will be strictly controlled in order to maximize networking opportunities and to ensure that the unique relationship building atmosphere of CONFEC is retained. CONFEC green will include a networking programme of joint lunches, networking breaks and dinner ensuring that the event is extremely time efficient and highly enjoyable - just how good business should be.

Established Reputation

CONFEC forums are established as the most effective MICE industry forums in Europe.

For the mainland European suppliers markets, CONFEC red is now in its ninth year, bringing together UK buyers and suppliers from 26 European countries. The third CONFEC blue will take place in June 2009 and is designed for mainland European buyers and European suppliers.

Top buyers invest their time to meet senior people from hotel chains, individual and unusual venues, convention bureaux and related services. The quality and number of top buyers attending, combined with the high level meeting and networking programmes, means that the European versions have waiting lists each year.

Venue

Situated on the south side of the River Thames, the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel London offers guests quality accommodation in an ideal location. With 394 deluxe guestrooms the world-class amenities include the Chino Latino Brasserie, Bar and Lounge. Many hotel rooms and suites offer stunning views of the River Thames and the city skyline. The hotel offers some of the city's most comprehensive conference and meeting space including 10 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and the stunning Thames Room, which provides panoramic views of the River Thames and the London skyline.

The Organisers

McLean Events currently develop and organise meeting forums across seven industry sectors including, Health & Fitness, Hotel Management, Spa, Petroleum, Conference & Incentive, Ship Building and Training and People Development.

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