Best New Conference / Event (up to 250 attendees)
Alternative Events, Alternative Accountancy Events On Tour
Alternative Events, delivers engaging events for the professional services sector, including the UK’s top 300 accountancy firms.
Our new “”Accountancy On Tour”” series (Autumn 2024) expanded on our successful co-located summit model (Accountancy Management, Accountancy Audit & Accountancy Tech Summits), offering three one-day combined events (Management, Audit & Tech) in Manchester, London, and Edinburgh.
These exclusive, invitation-only events attracted managing partners, audit partners and technology leaders. Free for delegates, the format included curated roundtables, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and the unique “”Samoan Circle”” debate, fostering high-level networking and knowledge sharing.
Key Successes:
• High-quality audience: Strict qualification criteria ensured an exclusive audience, valuable to both sponsors and attendees.
• New geographic reach: Expanding beyond our flagship event locations allowed us to connect with new audiences.
• Innovative format: Engaging formats, including lightning pitches and a balloon networking game, maximised interaction.
• Strong commercial results: Exceeded revenue targets, achieved 62% gross profit, and significantly grew our database.
The “”Accountancy On Tour”” series successfully extended our brand, delivered exceptional value to sponsors and delegates, and solidified Alternative Events’ reputation as a leader in innovative, high-impact events for the accountancy sector.
Clear Path Analysis, Insurance Investor | European Awards
The 2024 ‘Insurance Investor | European Awards’ brought together European insurance investment, asset allocation, capital, risk, and operations management professionals, to recognise those organisations and individuals who were considered by our industry Judges to have driven positive developments for the industry.
Launched as an evening event to the ninth annual ‘Insurance Investor Live | Europe’ summit, the awards both complemented as well as extended the media brand’s credentials as a quality, buy-side focussed media brand. The awards showcased the creative and original approach Clear Path Analysis – owners of Insurance Investor – take to the production of all media and events, putting the Insurance Asset Management industry’s needs at the heart of the design and execution process.
DG Publishing, LGPS Pooling Symposium 2023
Away from the hustle and bustle of London, the LGPS Pooling Symposium took place at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on the 25th – 26th April, 2023.
The Symposium focused on how asset pooling in the LGPS continues to evolve, and looked at what the future of pooling might look like. Leading figures from the local authority pension funds and the Pools participated in a challenging and lively agenda that ensured the Symposium delivered a real community atmosphere created by the topics, speakers, audience and venue.
To create the right environment for such an important event, the Symposium was a retreat style event and run under the Chatham House rule. With delegates staying at the hotel for 2 nights, they were able to enjoy a BBQ and mini golf on the first night followed by a formal networking dinner the following evening.
Commercially the Symposium was a huge success and has continued to grow in 2024 and into 2025 and still remains the only dedicated event for asset pooling within the LGPS community.
Energise Landscape Energy Landscape UK Conference & Exhibition
The Energy Landscape UK 2024 conference was a pivotal two-day event focused on addressing the UK’s energy sector challenges. It brought together key government officials, industry leaders, and experts to discuss and strategize solutions for critical areas such as nuclear, oil & gas, renewables, hydrogen, and electricity. Attendees gained comprehensive insights into the UK’s energy landscape, with a special emphasis on actionable strategies, innovative technologies, and policy shaping.
Key reasons why people attended included networking opportunities with influential stakeholders, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the ability to contribute to the development of sustainable energy strategies. The event aimed to influence energy policy post-national election, with discussions focused on long-term planning and strategies to meet the UK’s energy goals. It provided a platform for shaping the future of energy policy and fostering collaboration across sectors.
Looking forward, the event will expand in 2025, evolving into a larger conference and exhibition, further enhancing opportunities for international participation and high-level government discussions on the UK’s evolving energy strategy. The conference & exhibition will prove to be a crucial step in creating a sustainable and secure energy future for the UK.”
Incisive Media, COVER Summit North
The inaugural COVER Summit North took place on 21 March 2024 at The Park Royal Hotel, Warrington, bringing together protection advisers and insurance providers from across the North of England for a day of insightful discussions and industry collaboration.
The conference was designed to equip advisers with essential knowledge on upcoming regulations, best practices, and business growth strategies, ensuring they gained tangible value to support their clients more effectively.
Addressing a key market gap, this event allowed us to engage with our Northern readership of COVER Magazine, many of whom do not travel to our London-based events, while also expanding our reach to a broader audience.
The launch event exceeded all expectations, securing seven sponsors and generating additional unbudgeted revenue.
Its success firmly established the COVER Summit North as a must-attend industry event, reinforcing both its value to attendees and long-term commercial viability.
Kisaco Research, Health Equity Congress
The Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress 2024 set a groundbreaking precedent as the first and only event dedicated exclusively to pharmaceutical health equity initiatives. This innovative forum provided a much-needed platform to drive critical discussions, solution-sharing, and tangible actions to transform the clinical trials industry. The event is able to transition the clinical trials industry to a fairer more accessible state by showcasing how and why we address health inequities and links this to better business outcomes.
Our congress stood apart by fostering high-impact discussions, focusing on real-world implementation strategies, and ensuring that key stakeholders—including pharmaceutical leaders, patient advocates, and community organizations—were actively engaged. The event achieved unparalleled industry participation, with representatives from GSK, Pfizer, Novartis, Janssen, Merck, BeiGene, and AstraZeneca, underscoring its credibility and influence.
The congress surpassed all expectations, achieving a 143.65% year-over-year revenue growth and exceeding total revenue targets by 52%. Strategic guesting initiatives, targeted outreach to biotech stakeholders, and premium ticketing strategies contributed to this success.
Attendee feedback highlighted the event’s intimate atmosphere and high-quality discussions. With an unmatched 4:1 ratio of decision-makers to vendors, this congress is a transformational force in advancing health equity in clinical trials.
Search ‘n Stuff Digital Marketing Conference Antalya
The Search ‘n Stuff Antalya Digital Marketing Conference 2024 was launched as a new, globally inclusive digital marketing event, bringing together 168 attendees, 56 speakers, and 34 sessions in an immersive two-day experience. Designed to be bilingual with simultaneous Turkish-English translation, it stood out as the only international digital marketing conference in Turkey, bridging professionals across Europe and beyond.
Unlike traditional industry events, Search ‘n Stuff was built as a community-first initiative. Leading up to the conference, monthly meetups in London, Brighton, and Istanbul cultivated an engaged audience, ensuring strong participation. A LinkedIn Momentum Day further amplified organic reach, making attendees active contributors to its visibility.
The event blended expert insights with hands-on learning, offering 14 interactive workshops alongside speaker sessions. Networking was a key focus, with a VIP dinner, Majestic-sponsored Networking Cocktail, and a beachfront venue fostering high-value connections.
With a multi-channel marketing strategy, including 2.5M+ ad impressions, influencer collaborations, and offline promotions like billboards, the event exceeded expectations and positioned Search ‘n Stuff as a must-attend global networking experience. In just one year, it transformed from a new event into an influential industry movement.
