The EN Indy Expo has always been a space for independent event organisers to come together, share knowledge, and get real about the challenges they face. This year, that focus feels sharper than ever, with a programme built around practical insight, honest discussion, and real-life examples from across the industry.
Four main content hubs will run throughout the day, each designed to dig into a different side of what it means to run and grow a successful event business in 2025.
C-Suite: This stage puts leadership and long-term strategy in the spotlight. From understanding how to attract investment to knowing when to exit or sell, the sessions are aimed at founders and senior leaders making big decisions. Talks cover everything from M&A to spotting growth signals and planning your funding journey.
Revenue Hub: Hosted by Flume, this stage takes a closer look at how to bring in income. From launching new revenue streams to mastering sponsorship sales. Highlights include a live debate on whether in-house or agency sales teams perform better, and a closed-door session on launching events with Quartz.
AI & Data Hub: For organisers exploring how tech can help, this hub offers case studies and conversations on using automation and data more effectively. From audience prediction tools to an as-yet-unannounced AI keynote, the stage promises a mix of inspiration and hard facts.
Community Hub: Led by Mash Media, this stage digs into the people side of events—how to build stronger communities, attract loyal audiences, and create content that travels. A session on how a football club turned a podcast into a powerful audience-building tool is just one example of how organisers are thinking outside the box.
Across all four stages, the programme avoids vague trends and instead focuses on what’s working, what’s changing, and what organisers need to know now. With a mix of panel debates, solo speakers, and expert-led sessions, it’s a chance for independents to learn from each other—and leave with ideas they can use right away.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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