Events

Builders Merchants Federation – The Top 100 Merchant Influencers

The BMF is the only trade association representing merchants and suppliers in the UK and Ireland, with a vision to enable members to build excellence in building materials supply.

From the energy and enthusiasm builders’ merchants bring to their local and national charitable work, to a commitment to a greener economy as members of the new Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero Business Champions, merchants play influential part in their communities.

The Top 100 Merchant Influencers event captured this. It deserves to win this award due to its exceptional levels of engagement, feedback and the creation of a real feel-good factor across the BMF membership.

Well-aligned in supporting the overall aims and objectives of the association, the event was also successful financially and It has also left a lasting legacy, with those 100 Influencers now having a defined role to support others in the industry through mentoring.

Chartered Institute of Taxation – Diploma in Tax Technology Launch Webinar

As a small Charity, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), working through the covid pandemic to manage priorities, and with a small team of 2 marketing staff dedicated to this launch webinar, we were delighted with the success of the CIOT Diploma in Tax Technology launch webinar which took place on 21 November 2022. The Launch Webinar proved to be a huge success, and the reason for the CIOT nomination for: Best Association 2023 Virtual or Hybrid Event.

With relevant content and speakers, delivered through a high quality platform, we attracted over 1500 registrations for the DITT Launch Webinar, amongst a number of other key success metrics that evidence the success of this launch webinar. The CIOT are delighted with this success and continue to drive momentum for the Diploma in Tax Technology, generated via the launch webinar.

Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) – Airspace World

Airspace World – air traffic management’s premier event – took place from 8-10 March 2023 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland The event accelerated the innovative work being done in the sector and provided visibility on all the projects in progress Airspace World featured:
• 90 per cent of attendees achieved their primary goals
• 174 different exhibitor stands
• 6 theatres featuring expert content presented to packed audiences
• 303 speakers
• 145 sessions
• 4,680 minutes or 78 hours of content
• Over 5,000 attendees and speakers from across the globe

The rich content and solutions on offer will have a lasting impact on the future of the industry Participants could not only explore the transformation of ATM but also their potential to contribute to the critical developments facing the industry.

The exhibition stands and theatres were supported by a dedicated website and App Event participants could read a number of informative articles on theatre sessions and exhibitor stands or catch up on an interview with a keynote speaker. They could also contact their peers for meetings or informal chats. Such was the success of the event that two-thirds of the floorspace for Airspace World 2024 is already sold.

National Residential Landlords Association – The Landlord Conference

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the UK’s largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, held its inaugural national conference on November 15 last year.

The association, which supports and represents more than 100,000 members in England and Wales welcomed more than 600 delegates, speakers, and exhibitors to ‘The Landlord Conference’ at Coventry Arena.

The event, unique in the landlord sector, aimed to bring NRLA members, and other property professionals together, with a programme of expert speakers and panel discussions covering hot topics in the sector including mortgages, legislation and energy efficiency.

The conference was designed to support landlords at a particularly challenging time, given political and economic uncertainty, soaring interest rates, with the shadow of dramatic legislation change looming on the horizon.

The event was so popular ticket sales had to be frozen on the weekend before the event due to capacity at the venue, with all exhibition stand spaces selling out.

All KPIs were exceeded for the conference, which recorded:
• Total profit of £45,551 (total income of £109,072, total costs of £63,52)
• Total ticket sales of 460 (+53% on target).
• An average exhibitor satisfaction score of 4.5/5, with 50% scoring the conference 5/5.

Royal Town Planning Institute – The Planner Women of Influence

The Planner is the media brand produced by Redactive Media Group on behalf of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Since 2016 it has run an annual Women of Influence campaign. Tying in each year with International Women’s Day, its aim is to recognise the achievements of women in what has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, encouraging celebration and awareness of their work and promoting a more diverse image of the profession to a new generation.

Having started out as a Tweet, the campaign has grown over time to become a source of considerable online engagement on and around the date of publication. The planning profession’s Women of Influence are now regularly recognised.

However, the ambition has increasingly been to associate an in-person event with the campaign, allowing the sector as a whole to come together as a community around the campaign’s objectives.

In 2022 this vision was realised with an inaugural in-person drinks reception, panel discussion and a photocall for the 2022 Women of Influence present.

The Scaffolding Association – Scaffolding Conference

The Scaffolding Association delivered its first annual conference ‘Scaffolding Conference’ on 29th September 2022. The conference is the first event of its kind in the UK being completely dedicated to the scaffolding and access sector welcoming both members and non-members of the Scaffolding Association.

The event, held at the Heart of England – Conference & Events Centre, Coventry, attracted around 150 delegates from across all areas of the scaffolding and access sector including operations, managing directors, HR, compliance, risk management, procurement, technical and many others. Since opening for membership in 2013, the Scaffolding Association have proactively listened to what its members are saying about the industry and composed a conference programme that we knew would be engaging, informative and above all else relevant to the audience.

The keynote speaker for the day was Tim Balcon, CEO of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Tim addressed the audience and delivered his vision for the future of scaffolding with respect to training and recruitment.

Association for Project Management – APM Women in Project Management Conference, featuring The Think Differently Summit

The Women in Project Management Conference has grown to become the largest conference in APM’s events portfolio. The purpose of the event is to provide a forum for women in the profession to network, share ideas and learn from each other. It aims to support women working in project management, growing the profile of women in the profession and giving them confidence to thrive in their chosen career. It also provides APM a platform to share any opportunities available to them within the industry.

The Think Differently Summit also ran in parallel, focusing on the opportunities provided by a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The purpose of this summit was to raise awareness of the opportunities – and challenges – of creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce and explore its links to project success. It also provided the opportunity to invite a broader, more diverse audience into the APM conference programme. With 567 registered attendees, an impressive 513 members were in attendance, proving how keen our members were to hear from our speakers and to network once again with industry professionals.

Association of University Directors of Estates – AUDE Annual Conference

AUDE is the Association for University Directors of Estates. AUDE’s 2023 Conference (University of Liverpool, April 2023) was themed ‘Our place in the world.’ The association provided content that reflected on the role of university estates/facilities departments in facing up to massive international challenges, including climate change. An important part of our remit is to innovate in supporting a growing number of members (at a high of 185 UK universities in 2023), to identify ways to help individual members in their specialisms (such as energy management, capital project management and more), and to steer them in understanding themes beyond the technical, able to deal with changing student/staff expectations in areas such as EDI, and mental health/wellbeing. We provided a range of content that addressed a wide breadth of subjects. A record total of 385 delegates, and a record figure of 108 total sponsor packages sold, were achieved across all categories. As a not-for-profit organisation with a tiny staff headcount of 4.1 FTE, this income is vital in covering association operating costs and providing re-investable project funding. In feedback, 91% of sponsors/exhibitors wish to attend next year. Member feedback saw scores of over 90% satisfaction in a wide range of categories.

British Security Industry Association – British Security Awards

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards has grown in stature since its rebrand in 2018. Attendance has grown by over 50%, posting an increasing surplus from ticket sales and sponsorship year on year, attracting non members who subsequently join and representing the growing and diverse industry though new categories.

British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology – BSACI Annual Conference

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) is the UK’s leading allergy membership society for healthcare professionals caring for patients with allergy. Our aim is to improve the management of allergies and related diseases of the immune system in the United Kingdom, through education, training and research.

Our long-standing event is the BSACI Annual Conference which has gathered momentum since the early 1990s. It provides a platform to allergy experts of international calibre to present high-quality data and the latest research on allergy and clinical immunology. The Conference is considered to be one of the most influential allergy conferences in Europe along with the EAACI Congress. In 2010 the BSACI won a bid to host a European meeting in London attracting over 8,000 delegates making this one of the largest and most successful European allergy conferences ever.

Building on the success of the 2010 conference, BSACI won a bid to host the World Allergy Conference in Edinburgh in 2022 and following this we hosted a spin off online ‘Global Allergy Symposium’ in 2023.

Our Conference has enabled us to bring together and share ground-breaking worldwide research which over the years has continued to advance our understanding of allergies.

European Institute of Golf Course Architects – Annual Meeting

The challenge was to deliver the third Annual Meeting in eighteen months, within budget, while being distinguishable from the nineteen held before.

The solution was to host 97 people, flying in from 15 countries, for five days in April 2023 in Belek, Turkey.

The EIGCA community consists of 97 members, 36 partners and 10 patrons This five-day flagship event (golf tournament, conference, AGM and two official dinners) is the primary opportunity for the community to meet, learn, share, and play fabulous golf courses It is when business relationships are formed and strengthened, opportunities discussed, business rivalries set aside, all while having fun.

Due to how hotels in Belek operate, the firsts began from day one of planning as there was no option but to have all-inclusive pricing and work with a travel agency – both new for the Institute. The organisation went fully digital with firsts of a dedicated events website, online booking forms and a mobile app.

Targets were set and beaten, including 8% more delegates to target and 20% below budget. Feedback was amazing with 100% saying the event was excellent or very good To have a delegate say the worst thing about the event was saying goodbye

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation – IAAF Annual Conference & Dinner

The IAAF Annual Conference & Dinner is the automotive aftermarket’s best networking event with 250 conference delegates and 600 dinner guests.

In 2022, the event was aimed at celebrating the very best the automotive aftermarket offers and the dinner was billed as the AFTERmarket party of the year! The daytime conference included high profile speakers ex-SAS soldier Robin Horsfall and economist Vicky Pryce. For the dinner, the event featured award-winning comedian Omid Djalili.

Railway Industry Association – RIA Innovation Conference

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is the trade association for UK rail suppliers. In the 13 years since RIA first ran an innovation seminar day, the RIA Innovation Conference (RIC) has grown from 80 attendees to a two-day conference for over 300 delegates and 46 exhibitors, generating overwhelmingly positive feedback from those attending. In 2023 we saw a 225% increase in Early Bird ticket sales for the event, and secured four Platinum Sponsors, our highest sponsorship category. We secured an overall surplus more than 2.5x our target, which can be used to support other activities both RIA’s members and the wider UK railway supply sector. The scale, complexity and creativity of RIC23 has increased significantly since the first innovation day in 2009. Today’s event included a conference with nationally-recognised keynote speakers, bespoke TechTalks, a large exhibition including mobile ‘Spotlight’ presentations, Train Operating Company ‘Pitches’, Network Rail ‘R&D Showcases’, and an Evening Networking Reception & Dinner including a mock casino and industry quiz! Given the progress of this event over the years, all conducted from in-house resources and team personnel, we believe the RIA Innovation Conference is a credible candidate to win the ‘AEA Best Long-Lasting Association Event’ Award for 2023.

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – STEP Private Client Awards

The STEP Private Client Awards (PCAs) are renowned for honouring excellence in the global private client industry. After two virtual editions due to COVID-19, the goal was to revive the in-person event, aiming to engage members worldwide, enhance STEP’s reputation, raise funds for charity, and generate a profit for reinvestment.

The PCAs distinguish themselves through their independent and truly global judging process, involving experts from various countries to ensure fairness and impartiality. The event’s global reach provides STEP and its members with an opportunity to contribute to charitable causes.

Despite significant challenges, ranging from competitors ‘borrowing’ our branding to having to reschedule due to the passing of the Queen and hit by train strikes and snow on the rescheduled date, the 2022 Awards achieved success. The event attracted international delegates, saw an increase in entries and showcased diverse participants from different regions. Attendees highly rated the Awards, acknowledging their significance in the industry. The event also raised substantial funds for the World Literacy Foundation and generated a profit for reinvestment.

 

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – Accounting for the Future 2022

Accounting for the Future offers attendees valuable insights into the future of accounting. By focusing on cutting-edge issues, the conference equips ACCA members with the knowledge and tools to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving profession. The conference attracts renowned experts and thought leaders as speakers. These individuals, who bring unique perspectives, offer informative, engaging and thought-provoking insights, providing attendees with practical strategies and actionable insights AFF serves as a platform for showcasing thought leadership and innovation within the profession. By highlighting these advancements, the conference inspires attendees to embrace change, drive innovation in their organisations, and shape the future of the accountancy profession.

We go beyond theoretical discussions and focus on real-world applications, offering case studies and interactive sessions that allow participants to apply their learning in the workplace. The event also creates an environment conducive to networking – attendees have opportunities to connect with peers, share experiences and discuss challenges – and it engenders a sense of community across our diverse membership. Overall, AFF stands out as a premier event addressing critical issues facing the accounting profession. Its forward-thinking content, high-quality speakers, networking opportunities, practical applications, thought leadership and impact on the profession make it deserving candidate.

British Thoracic Society – BTS Winter Meeting – 1983 to 2022 and beyond

“This was a great meeting. The right balance of science to clinical; the diversity of speakers, chairs and delegates.”

British Thoracic Society is the foremost professional society for respiratory medicine. The Annual Winter Meeting started in 1983 with around 400 mostly male doctors. Today it has grown to over 2000 delegates representing all members of the multi-disciplinary respiratory team, including nurses, scientists and allied health professionals.

Delegates value networking between grades and disciplines, enjoying the opportunity to share their work and learn about innovations in respiratory care.

The Winter Meeting is the highlight of the UK respiratory calendar, rewarding and promoting opportunities for every career stage. Early career researchers can present posters, publish abstracts and participate as speakers and session chairs, while senior researchers can present Plenary Symposia. This year BTS has added a new award also recognising Mid-career researchers.

The Meeting attracts world-class speakers like Sir Jonathan Van Tam, who supported the UK response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Sir Michael Marmot, who champions awareness of health inequalities.

Diversity and inclusion remain key aims, and the Winter Meeting offers a multi-faith room, quiet rooms for nursing mothers and the opportunity for delegates to bring another person for support.

ENT UK – BACO International 2023

BACO International 2023 was ENT UK’s eighteenth conference of its kind. This long-awaited fully face-to-face conference took place at the ICC in Birmingham, and featured an all-embracing, innovative three-day programme including over 180 educational sessions. The programme consisted of topics across many ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialties including facial plastics; head and neck; laryngology; otology; paediatrics; and rhinology, as well as separate programmes for trainees, allied health professionals and audiologists. All educational sessions were recorded and made available to delegates and members after the event.

The conference featured a fantastic social programme, including the ‘Meet the Sponsors’ evening, and the infamous ‘BACO Networking Evening’. ENT UK’s community feel and consideration for inclusivity and diversity was obvious during BACO 2023, where medical professionals within ENT, as well as GPs and Audiologists, from all walks and life and levels of experience, came together to celebrate learning and advances within their field.

BACO 2023 was a huge success which surpassed all expectations. ENT UK were proud to respect the longstanding aims of the conference whilst also promoting their values of teamwork, ambition, respect, innovation and quality, in the context of their strategy of ‘inspiring excellence and shaping the future’.

Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management – IWFM Impact Awards 2022

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)’s Impact Awards recognise the sterling work done by those in the workplace and facilities sector to ensure buildings remain fit for purpose and serve the rapidly evolving needs of today’s workforce. IWFM represents a wide range of frontline personnel, including cleaners, caterers, security guards and hospital assistants, as well as those tasked with running such operations in either in-house or outsourced FM teams.

Having returned to an in-person event in 2021 following the pandemic, the challenge for the 2022 Impact Awards was to build on that foundation by going bigger and better. The event, held at London’s Grosvenor House on 17 October, certainly did that.

Beyond the fizz, the glitz and glamour – and the live band that had people dancing into the early hours – the evening really tapped into the need for people in the sector to come together and enjoy themselves, with post-event feedback demonstrating just what a good time guests had. As one attendee commented, it was: “A fantastic event celebrating all that is great about the FM industry!”

National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers – NACFB Commercial Finance Expo 2022

Launched in 2010, the annual NACFB Commercial Finance Expo (CFE) has established itself as the UK’s largest intermediary- led trade show for brokers, lenders, and service providers in the commercial finance industry. The first NACFB Commercial Finance expo, hosted 13 years ago at the end of the recession, with just 37 exhibitors, each with a three-by-two trestle table and attendees reaching just under 400, was the start of an ever-growing annual event.

The goal of the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo is, and will always be, to create an opportunity for networking with industry colleagues and peers, buildings relationships, and creating opportunities with commercial finance lenders. We stand between two cohorts and our aim is to facilitate positive engagements between brokers and lenders, and the Commercial Finance Expo is the perfect opportunity to do this.

The Aerosol Society & EICC – Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference

The Aerosol Society’s Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference (DDL) is in its 34th year. The conference started as a meeting with a small group of like-minded scientists working in the niche area of drug delivery to the lungs.

The conference moved to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in 2005, and today it attracts in excess of 1,000 attendees worldwide, including scientists, academics, clinicians, regulators and industry experts.

The conference includes a large industry exhibition, supported by over 100 international companies, a scientific poster hall, expert lectures and excellent networking opportunities over a three-day period every December. The DDL Conference actively supports young scientists by offering free registration for students, Career Development Grants and a variety of awards to recognise their achievements.

Having hosted the conference for eighteen consecutive years, the EICC and the Aerosol Society enjoy an excellent working partnership. The EICC team has supported the development of the conference over the years, using their expertise to advise and guide the organising committee with regards to the logistics, delegate experience and growing the exhibition.

The Croatian Association of Communications Agencies – Dani komunikacija 2023

DK Festival is not just a festival; it’s an experience that transcends boundaries. It’s where ideas collide, relationships blossom, and the future of communication takes shape. We’ve pushed the boundaries of what a festival can be, and our members and participants have embraced this evolution with open arms. Starting as a local one-day event, the festival has outgrown the traditional notion of a “business conference” and become synonymous with terms like “out-of-the-box approach”, “unique program”, “provocative production”, and “top-notch organization.”

From 100+ star speakers like Edward Snowden and 5 glamorous awards shows with drag queens to 125 partners and sponsors, 6 different locations to follow the festival program and 3 parties, at DK2023 we created an environment that encourages serendipitous encounters and meaningful connections, where the boundaries between the stage and the audience blur – making DK Festival a once-in-a-lifetime experience that unites the whole region for 3 unforgettable days in Istria, Croatia.

The Manufacturing Technologies Association – MACH 2022

MACH is the national exhibition for inspiring, innovating and connecting engineering-based manufacturing. As organisers of the event, we try to live up to that standard by providing a platform for new technologies and solutions, by enabling visitors and exhibitors to create new connections and by offering guidance and support on the key issues interesting our audience.

We help our members to bring live working machinery to the exhibition so they can demonstrate their capabilities to a huge audience, our goal is to make sure that our exhibitors can show real return for investment and secure more business within the UK’s manufacturing and advanced engineering sector.

MACH has 110 years of history behind it but as organisers we are constantly looking to the future to make sure we evolve alongside the sector we are proud to serve.

British Security Industry Association – British Security Awards 2023

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards has grown in stature since its rebrand in 2018. Attendance has grown by over 50%, posting an increasing surplus from ticket sales and sponsorship year on year, attracting non members who subsequently join and representing the growing and diverse industry though new categories.

British Society of Soil Science – World Congress of Soil Science 2022

Between 31st July – 5th August 2022, the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science took place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, signalling a historic move, and marking the first time it had returned to the UK since 1935.

It was the role of the British Society of Soil Science, as the local association, to organise the congress, ‘Soil Science – Crossing Boundaries, Changing Society’, which would bring together 1,700 soil enthusiasts from around the world and set the scene for vital knowledge sharing between industry-leading academics and practitioners.

One of the key objectives of the meeting was to push the boundaries of sustainable event design. Soil plays a significant role in ecological sustainability and the event took place shortly after the IPCC report issued a ‘code red’ for climate change, and just six months after the Conference of Parties (COP26) event.

The World Congress of Soil Science should be seen as a truly progressive event. Not just in terms of the world changing content it created, but one that delivered on a bigger purpose; creating legacies for communities from local to global.

ENT UK – BACO International 2023

BACO International 2023 was ENT UK’s eighteenth conference of its kind. This long-awaited fully face-to-face conference took place at the ICC in Birmingham, and featured an all-embracing, innovative three-day programme including over 180 educational sessions. The programme consisted of topics across many ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialties including facial plastics; head and neck; laryngology; otology; paediatrics; and rhinology, as well as separate programmes for trainees, allied health professionals and audiologists. All educational sessions were recorded and made available to delegates and members after the event.

The conference featured a fantastic social programme, including the ‘Meet the Sponsors’ evening, and the infamous ‘BACO Networking Evening’. ENT UK’s community feel and consideration for inclusivity and diversity was obvious during BACO 2023, where medical professionals within ENT, as well as GPs and Audiologists, from all walks and life and levels of experience, came together to celebrate learning and advances within their field.

BACO 2023 was a huge success which surpassed all expectations. ENT UK were proud to respect the longstanding aims of the conference whilst also promoting their values of teamwork, ambition, respect, innovation and quality, in the context of their strategy of ‘inspiring excellence and shaping the future’.

Parenteral Drug Association – Singapore Chapter PDA 2022 – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality

MCI’s PDA expansion in the APAC region, including flagship conferences in Korea, Australia, and Japan, has reached 1775 members, with a 52% increase since 2019. MCI remains committed to professional growth and collaboration. PDA Market excels in APAC, offering niche events, quality speakers, and a 39% increase in sponsorship despite Covid challenges. Diverse activities boost networking and professional development.

PDA HQ held conferences in 2019 in Taiwan, Korea, and Japan PDA Singapore Chapter hosted its conference and achieved successful results that created based Quality Conferences in Singapore and partnerships for sponsored webinars and workshops.

We believe that the PDA Singapore can host Quality Conference in Southeast Asia can see significant growth over the years in terms of members and support in the industry and we are forecasting to achieve the growth of 800 new delegates by the end of 2023.

To achieve financial success, we implemented several strategies by actively engaging in networking opportunities and attending tradeshows to increase brand visibility. Making meaningful connections and showcasing our offerings has successfully created brand awareness among our targeted audience.

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – STEP Global Congress 2022

The biennial STEP Global Congress brought together inheritance and succession planning practitioners in London in 2022. This distinctive event goes beyond typical conferences, tackling present and future challenges while offering a broader perspective. The Congress, planned over 18 months, features 57 speakers from across the globe, enabling attendees to learn from industry leaders and influence STEP’s response to emerging trends.

The 2022 Congress embraced sustainability, utilised more video content for promotion, and introduced a live blog for virtual access. These enhancements contributed to the event’s success.

The Congress exceeded expectations, attracting 358 delegates from 46 countries, surpassing targets and displaying significant growth. The event generated a profit of £115,778, surpassing projections and allowing for reinvestment. Attendees rated the event highly, praising its value and energizing atmosphere.

Overall, the STEP Global Congress 2022 exemplified STEP’s commitment to excellence, knowledge sharing, and shaping the future of the inheritance and succession planning industry.

The CIPD – CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022

Now in its second year as a hybrid event, the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition continues to offer the very best content and show features to encourage discussion, shared learning and thought leadership to engage our audience, whether you attend as an onsite or virtual delegate. As well as offering flexibility to our audience, the hybrid event also overcomes accessibility and geographical barriers that have previously been in place. We have been able to create a richer content proposition by having more virtual international speakers offering views on the agenda from across the globe. By working with our virtual platform provider, we’ve also been able to develop better networking and workshop technology in order to create an inclusive virtual experience. We were able to increase the show’s NPS score year on year for delegates, stating that the show was ‘informative’, ‘inspiring’, and ‘insightful’. The increase in exhibitor NPS score year on year was also reflected through our onsite rebook for stands of 55% (highest in ACE history). With savings on some costs, we created one of the most profitable events in ACE’s history, exceeding GC by 39% over budget.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – in partnership with A4S and Deloitte – Finance for the Future Awards Ceremony 2022

Finance for the Future is an awards partnership between three organisations: ICAEW, Deloitte and Accounting for Sustainability (A4S). All three organizations share the same ambitions for the finance and accounting community to play a central role in the transition to a sustainable future, which is why we have joined forces to celebrate success and inspire leadership.

The Finance for the Future Awards celebrate organisations and individuals who are supporting the integration of sustainability into financial decision-making. They drive awareness, inspire action and foster a community of leaders committed to creating sustainable outcomes for their organisations.

The Payments Association – PAY360 2023

PAY360 was launched 20 years ago attracting 126 attendees. It was a member only, one-day single track conference. The conference very slowly grew to 300 strong with £150k revenue by 2019.

In March 2023, we delivered our highest revenue to date, largest audience of 2467 attendees, 130 speakers across two days, a three tracked conference and a 45 strong exhibition at Old Billingsgate.

Due to our accelerated growth, we are now moving to ExCeL for 2024. The vision is to continue to grow as the largest and most influential conference and exhibition in the UK’s payments calendar. The place to meet existing partners, develop new business and shape new policy – the very essence of The Payments Association, serving both our members and wider community.

PAY360 was not only successful as an event but it furthered our vision to grow as an association. The event serves as our largest platform to facilitate industry collaboration and innovation. Furthermore, the event joins the dots between the value in attending the event and the value of being a member. So much so that the member sales team had over 50+ proposals for membership at PAY360 itself.