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ABPCO Annual General Meeting 2026

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0100

11 Jun 2026 9:30AM – 11:00AM

The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be a virtual meeting and all ABPCO members are invited to attend.

Agenda

1.� Welcome and apologies for absence

2.� Minutes of the 2025�Annual General Meeting

3. Constitution Change - additional membership category, Apprentice Member.

4. Adoption of accounts for financial year ending 30 April 2026

5. Appointment of auditors for the financial year 1.5.2026 - 31.12.2026 and 1.1.2027 - 31.12.2027

6. Year in Review�

7. ABPCO Executive Committee�

8. Looking Ahead

9. Questions from the membership

10. Close of Annual General Meeting�

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ABPCO Coffee & Chat - June 2026

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0100

16 Jun 2026 10:30AM – 11:00AM

A safe space to chat with like-minded colleagues, share best practice and exchange knowledge.

These monthly events are a safe space to chat with like-minded colleagues, share best practice and exchange knowledge.�

Are you a new member or have yet to experience one of our coffee and chat events? Please don't be shy, we are a friendly bunch. There is no formal agenda, so you can bring up any burning topics you have and drop-in as your diary allows.

See you there!

ABPCO Cvent User Group Online Forum - June

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:02:00 +0100

17 Jun 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM

We�re pleased to invite you to the�first ABPCO Cvent User Group Online Forum, bringing together ABPCO members who are Cvent users to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.

This first session will focus on sharing real-world use cases, giving you the chance to hear how other associations are using Cvent in practice, exchange ideas, give us feedback and pick up tips you can apply to your own events and programmes.

Whether you�re looking for fresh inspiration, practical takeaways, or simply the opportunity to connect with likeminded users, we�d love to have you join us.

This event is free and exclusive to ABPCO members.�
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What Event Organisers Need to Know About Insurance

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:22:00 +0100

19 Jun 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Join Martin�Linfield, Divisional Director - Events Sector at James Hallam Insurance Brokers for this interactive webinar. Martin will begin with a presentation on the basics every event organiser needs to know about how insurance can help protect businesses from cyber-attacks, being sued for bad advice, an injury at an event, facing a financial loss from a disrupted or cancelled event.

We'll then turn the floor over to you for Q&A

This webinar is free and exclusive to ABPCO members.�

Click here for more information about joining ABPCO.

The Meetings Show 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0100

24 Jun 9:30AM – 25 Jun 5:00PM 2026

We�re excited to share that we�ll be attending The Meetings Show this year at ExceL London. ABPCO will be exhibiting in partnership with Full Circle Events & Exhibitions - find us on stand B22!

Visit the ABPCO/Full Circle stand to meet members of the ABPCO team and find out more about our upcoming plans.� �We'll also be hosting 'Brunch and Brew' on our stand at 11am�both days of the event.�

You can find full event information and registration details for The Meeting Show here!

ABPCO Awards showcase - June 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0100

30 Jun 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Discover what award-winning excellence really looks like in the association and not-for-profit events sector!

In this special insight session, recent ABPCO Awards winners will share the stories behind their standout projects � from the original brief and creative vision to the practical challenges, measurable impact and lessons learned along the way.��Each session also includes a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to the winners and explore the finer details behind their success.

If you�re considering entering this year�s ABPCO Awards, this is your chance to understand what a winning entry looks like! Be inspired, be informed,�and start planning your winning entry.

Confirmed speakers:

Sarah Byrne - Mosaic Events - winner of the 2025 Best Association Events Team�Award�
Nicole Leida - MCI - winner of the 2025 Best International Conference Award
Gema Rodriguez - TFI Lodestar - winner of the 2025 Best Event by an Agency PCO

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ABPCO new member meeting - making the most of your membership

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0100

1 Jul 2026 10:30AM – 11:00AM

A monthly meeting for new ABPCO members to find out more about the work of the association,� its activities and member resources.� A great way to ensure you're making the most of your ABPCO membership!

ABPCO Venue Contracts Workshop

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100

10 Jul 2026 10:30AM – 1:30PM

Course overview

This workshop explores the sometimes murky subject of contract law and its application within the commercial setting of meeting venues.

Designed for event organisers and venues, the session will help you develop a greater understanding of venue contracts and their management. It covers the legalities of specific contract terms, effective negotiation,� service level agreements and planning for the unknown/unexpected.� Attendees will be invited to share their own experiences and any specific issues as part of a closing discussion and Q&A.

The session lead is Nick Milne, an independent training and management consultant to the hospitality industry.�Nick is an Emeritus Fellow at Robinson College, Cambridge following his 20 years as Domestic Bursar and Head of Conference and Catering Services, after a long career in the hotel sector.

The workshop is being hosted by ABPCO Industry Partner, Liverpool Experience Campus.� Attendees will have the option of touring the campus after the ABPCO workshop.

Light refreshments will be served from 10am with the Workshop running from 10.30 - 1.30pm.� Lunch will be served from 1.30pm with an optional venue tour to follow from 2pm.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

Develop a greater understanding of the basic principles of contracts and how to make them work best through negotiation

Better understand the legalities of relevant contract terms that can be applied to address identified concerns, and help make contracts work better for you

Explore the provision and inclusion of SLA�s in the contracting process

Discuss issues of specific attendees� interest in a Q and A session

Who will benefit

Anyone responsible for reviewing and/or managing venue contracts, including in-house and agency event professionals, and venue employees.

Course outline

Basic Principles of Contracts
Negotiation
Planning for the Unknown and Unexpected
Risk Management
Pricing and Payment terms
Customer Obligations/Venue Rights
Service Level Agreements
Open Discussion/Q&A

ABPCO Coffee & Chat - July 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0100

14 Jul 2026 10:30AM – 11:00AM

A safe space to chat with like-minded colleagues, share best practice and exchange knowledge.

There is no formal agenda, so you can bring up any burning topics you have and drop-in as your diary allows.

See you there!

ABPCO new member meeting - making the most of your membership

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0100

5 Aug 2026 10:30AM – 11:00AM