Best New Conference / Event (up to 600 attendees)
Eurogas – Eurogas Renewable Gas Conference ‘European Renewable Gas: Evolution or Revolution?’
Eurogas is the association representing the European gas sector. With its progressive mindset, Eurogas advocates for low-carbon and renewable gases-based solutions to be an integral part of the energy transition and a carbon neutral future.
Looking at challenges for the energy sector to deliver at least 55% Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction by 2030 and to deliver a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, this in-person event entitled ‘European Renewable Gas: Evolution or Revolution?’ was designed to focus with its 1st edition on the role of renewable hydrogen and biomethane in this context.
The concept was to share insights by experts and policymakers as well as provide interaction with the audience as key elements for this event.
The nice summer weather contributed to the positive atmosphere of the event and of the Renewable Gas Barbecue which followed the conference.
Incisive Media – Defined Benefit Summit 2023
Professional Pensions is dedicated to meeting the regional demands of occupational pension professionals beyond London and the launch of Defined Benefit Summit North showcases a commitment to audience needs and market trends. Our community-driven approach, evident in every facet of event planning, sets the DB Summit apart as a resounding success and deserving recognition as the Best New Conference at the Conference and Events Awards.
Intuitive Events – Women in Work Summit
The Women in Work event was born for two reasons. Firstly, we identified a gap in the market for an event that solely focused on health and life-stages as a barrier to advancing at work. Secondly, as a (mainly) female-founded team, we’d experienced work difficulties during particular health-stages. We are authentically invested in creating the change we want to see in business and passionate about the topic. Our ambition was to convene business leaders, policy-makers, influencers and activists to create an event that would start a movement for constructive and actionable change. To start a movement, to influence ambitious stakeholders and, of course, to make a profit.
Investors in People – Make Work Better Conference
The Make Work Better Conference was hosted on 20th September 2023 and was attended by over 500 senior leaders and professionals from a wide range of industries, with those in attendance flying in from every corner of the globe to be in the room.
Headlined by Steven Bartlett and with a jam packed supporting agenda filled with some of the world’s biggest brands and most influential speakers, the Make Work Better Conference took the HR community by storm.
Pure Communications Group – NextM UK
NextM UK 2024, delivered by Pure Communications Group and hosted by GroupM, deserves to win the award for Best New Conference 2024 due to its exceptional execution and transformative impact on the media landscape. NextM demonstrated strategic foresight, recognizing the importance of the company’s biggest market for fostering industry innovation and collaboration.
The conference’s meticulous planning and research culminated in a curated experience that surpassed expectations. Targeting top-level C-suite attendees, NextM fostered meaningful discussions across three content pillars—Macro, Meso, and Micro—exploring technology, community-driven change, and human connections. This approach ensured attendees left inspired and equipped to reshape the media industry.
NextM’s sophisticated data-driven communication strategy using personalized direct marketing maximised engagement and attendance. The event’s unique branding, coupled with innovative advertising amplified its reach and solidified its position as a leading industry event.
Hosted at Outernet London, NextM provided an immersive multimedia experience, featuring renowned speakers who championed technological advancements while emphasizing human values. Interactive elements fostered engagement and inclusivity, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.
With its outstanding achievements, positive feedback, and plans for future editions, NextM exemplifies excellence in conference innovation and deserves recognition as the Best New Conference of 2024.
The Channel Company – XChange UK
In 2023, The Channel Company launched XChange in the UK, the conference series which brings together top solution providers, IT channel decision-makers, and industry experts to build strategic business relationships, identify growth opportunities, and set the future direction of the IT channel. XChange conferences offer unparalleled, dynamic agendas that have kept thousands of executives from leading organisations coming back for the past two decades across the globe.
The Retail Hive – RetailFest UK
Developed by the creators of The Retail Hive,RetailFest was designed to fundamentally disrupt the traditional conference and exhibition landscape. Set at the sumptuous Oakley Court in Windsor on the river, the all outdoor venue created the perfect environment to put on a real festival for Retail.
Content for attendees was split across 5 different zones: The innovation stage which hosted a full day of speakers, Digital Marketing, Customer Experience, Technology & eCommerce and Sustainability.
Attendees were taken on a journey from riverside roundtables to the circus, awakening their senses with tantalising food, drink and music to fuel from day to night. To further enhance the festival experience for attendees, RetailFest was filled with everything from stilt walkers welcoming attendees to an interactive inflatable turner prize winning structure, carnival games and live music.
With Intelligence – Women’s Private Capital Summit Canada
Launched in October 2023 in Toronto, our industry-leading, inaugural Summit gathered nearly 300 accomplished women from Canada, the US, and the globe. Attendees included LPs, GPs, and industry advisors, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and empowerment.
This summit is designed by women, for women; but gender is not on the agenda. It prioritised a business-focused environment where careers, deals, and industry growth flourished. Stemming from a vision to provide for an underserved space, the Summit is more than an event; it signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, support, and collaboration for women within the private capital industry.
