PUTTING YOU IN FRONT OF LEADING EVENT SUPPLIERS

Free to attend, 6-8 July 2026, INNSide by Melia Liverpool

Why spend weeks researching potential suppliers when you can have tailored meetings and bespoke networking opportunities with a pool of over 40 leading event suppliers?

At this year's Festival of Forums you'll not only start building relationships with key decision makers but also, join the UK’s very best MICE experts for in-depth content sessions covering topics such as, the behavioural science behind creating engaging and memorable experiences & the budget tug-of-war: a side-by-side audit of agency vs. in-house spend.

With only free 5 spaces remaining secure your space and benefit from a network with endless possibilities:


WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your All-Inclusive MICE Experience

CONTENT & NETWORKING

Hear from the leaders driving the MICE industry forward and connect with like-minded professionals through interactive and expert-led content sessions, alongside a host of networking opportunities.


TAILORED 1-2-1 MEETINGS

Benefit from private 1-2-1 meetings with key industry suppliers, matched to you through our unique software based on both your preferences and theirs.


BOUTIQUE HOTEL STAY

Stay in the heart of Liverpool with INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool – your base for three days of insight, inspiration and connection.


TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

Enjoy return travel from London, food and drinks to fuel high value conversations, and standout evening socials – all included.


SEE OUR LIST OF SUPPLIERS


WHY THIS IS THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT


ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS YOU CAN'T REACH ANYWHERE ELSE

This isn't another networking event. Every delegate is pre-qualified, budget-holding and actively planning events - meaning your meetings are with people who actually make decisions and can take action. No wasted conversations, just real connections that move the needle.

TAILORED EXPERIENCES THAT PUT YOU IN THE RIGHT ROOM

Unlike generic conferences, the Festival of Forums matched attendees and suppliers through smart curation, so you meet exactly the right people at the right time. It's personalised networking at scale, not random introductions.

IDEAS, INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION IN ONE PLACE

You don't just meet people - you leave with new approaches, fresh trends and actionable strategies that you won't get from a standard conference or trade show. It's where the future of events are being shaped, and you can be part of it.

OUR 2026 SPEAKERS

OUR 2026 SPEAKERS

Clare Holmes

Head of Events, Super League Basketball

Clare Holmes is the Head of Events for Super League Basketball, where she leads the planning and delivery of major events across the league. With a strong focus on fan experience, commercial growth, and operational excellence, she plays a key role in shaping high-impact basketball events that engage audiences and elevate the profile of the sport. Clare brings extensive experience in event management and stakeholder collaboration, working closely with venues, partners, suppliers and clubs to deliver successful and sustainable events.

 

Maria Fronoshchuk

Applied Behavioural Scientist

Maria is an applied behavioural scientist specialising in attention, engagement and behaviour change. Over the past decade, she has worked across strategy, marketing and communications to help brands and organisations design experiences, messages and interventions that people notice, remember and act on. Her work has spanned clients including Tesco, Sky, Visa, UNICEF, WHO and WWF, and is grounded in behavioural science training from the London School of Economics. She is also a lecturer in applied behavioural science and a certified trainer, helping professionals build practical skills in audience insight, behaviour change and experience design.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED AS WE ANNOUNCE MORE

DO I QUALIFY?


✔️ DECISION-MAKING INFLUENCE

You have responsibility for - or significant influence over - supplier decisions and event budgets

✔️ ANNUAL EVENT BUDGET

Your organisation runs events with an annual budget of £250K or more

✔️ LIVE RFPS

You're actively reviewing suppliers with current or upcoming briefs or RFP's


OUR EXPERIENCES

3 highlighted experiences:

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE TEAM IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING US AS A SUPPLIER

Meet senior event decision-makers and showcase your brand at the C&IT Festival of Forums. With a dedicated meetings area, guaranteed 1-2-1 appointments, and full access to keynotes, networking and exclusive experiences, this is your chance to connect with top buyers and drive real business growth.

Don’t miss out - get in touch with our team today.