Cvent CONNECT Europe 2024 is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss out on what we have in store. This isn’t your typical user conference – it’s where a community of marketers, event professionals and hospitality professionals come together for three days of innovation, connection, and inspiration.
With first-class speakers, hands-on workshops, tech tours and countless opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, you’ll come away with new strategies and insights to inspire you.
- Meet our celebrity MC and keynote speakers
- Inspiring keynotes
- What’s in store for event professionals?
- What’s in store for marketers?
- What’s in store for hospitality professionals?
- The Cvent CONNECT Europe Partner Summit returns
- Can’t attend in person? Check out CONNECT TV
- How else can I connect with other attendees?
Meet our celebrity MC and keynote speakers
For another year, we’ll have a celebrity conference MC. Following Claudia Winkleman in 2023, this year’s celebrity conference MC is none other than Dermot O’Leary.
Dermot is a household name in the UK, with a regular show on BBC Radio 2 and an extensive television career hosting events such as The Brits, The National Television Awards and Soccer Aid. Currently, he presents ITV’s This Morning alongside Alison Hammond every Friday and Reel Stories, a BBC series that takes an exclusive look at the careers of iconic musicians.
Inspiring keynotes
On days two and three, you’ll be treated to incredible insights from our keynote speakers: Cvent CEO and Founder Reggie Aggarwal and two-time Strictly Come Dancing winner Oti Mabuse.
- Oti Mabuse will tell all about her transformational life journey from being one of the most successful South African dancers to becoming a judge on ITV shows such as The Masked Dancer and Dancing on Ice.
- Reggie Aggarwal will deliver his unmissable opening address and provide real-life examples of how event planners, marketers, and hoteliers use technology in new and innovative ways.
“I always feel energised by the general sessions, and I've always loved the keynote speakers. There's always just such great messaging in their stories. You know, they're leaders in their industry. I feel the power of the experience, and there's just so much to those personal stories.”
Ashley Lunardini, Astellas
What’s in store for event professionals?
We have a fantastic range of sessions lined up to help event professionals tackle key challenges, like managing budgets, maximising impact, and keeping engagement levels high. Plus, we have sessions focused on career and personal development to help you grow both professionally and personally.
Three handpicked highlights include:
1. Achieve More with Less: Strategies for High-Impact Events on a Budget
Wednesday 6th November: 15:30-16:00
In today’s climate of rising costs and stagnant budgets, planners face the challenge of creating high-impact experiences while keeping expenses under control. You’ll hear from two experienced planners who have mastered producing memorable meetings and events on a tight budget. They’ll share real-world examples of creative solutions, ingenious use of resources, and how they manage to wow their audiences without breaking the bank.
2. How to Design Impactful B2B Event Spaces
Wednesday 6th November: 15:30-16:00
Discover how to break the mould of traditional B2B events and create spaces that truly resonate with your audience. You’ll learn strategies to gain a competitive edge through thoughtful and innovative event design and how to design event spaces with a focus on the human experience, ensuring your attendees feel connected and engaged.
3. Best Practices for Running Large-Scale Conferences
Thursday 7th November: 10:15-10:45
You’ll hear from event experts on how they keep things running smoothly while dealing with added complexities such as hybrid requirements, streamlining processes with multiple stakeholders, and maximising engagement at scale.
What’s in store for marketers?
We have a great set of sessions for helping event marketers share best practices, learn about upcoming trends, and extend the lifespan of your event content. Three handpicked highlights include:
1. Repurpose Your Event Content Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks
Thursday 7th November: 10:15-10:45
Join this session to learn tips on creating an effective event content strategy. You’ll discover ways to repurpose your event content into various formats that will extend the lifespan of your event and content and amplify its impact.
2. Brand Leaders Spill Their Secrets on Creating Experiential Events
Thursday 7th November: 13:15-13:45
A panel of experts will reveal their strategies for designing experiential events that truly make an impact. You’ll learn creative approaches to designing experiences that bring your brand to life and how to maximise technology to create immersive activations and personalised experiences.
3. Event Marketing Best Practices
Thursday 7th November: 14:45-15:15
Explore the latest trends in event marketing and learn how to refine your event strategies. You’ll discover best practices for using events as a marketing channel, effective tactics to promote your events, and how to communicate the success of your event marketing efforts.
“This was my second CONNECT attending in person. I had a great time last year, and I was able to attend the Training Camp as well. I'm always super excited about the roadmap and know we're going to have a very busy year ahead with all of the new tools Cvent has come up for us.”
Sophie Pierronnet, Electronic Theater Controls, Inc.
What’s in store for hospitality professionals?
We’ve also curated sessions to help hospitality professionals discover the latest trends, embrace technology and AI, and collaborate better with planners. Three handpicked highlights include:
1. The Road Ahead: Forecasting European Hospitality Trends with Cvent and STR
Thursday 7th November: 11:15-12:00
Staying informed about the state of the hospitality industry is essential. Cvent and STR experts will provide the latest data, trends, and market forecasts to help you anticipate future performance and drive revenue for your business.
2. Fireside Chat: The Influence of AI and Technology on Hospitality
Thursday 7th November: 13:15-14:00
AI is a game-changer for hospitality professionals but comes with its own unique set of challenges. This session will help you get the best out of AI-powered technology to automate tasks like RFP completion, simplify event diagramming, and identify the right planners.
3. Working Better Together: A Collaborative Venue Sourcing Workshop
Thursday 7th November: 10:15-11:15
This interactive workshop will give you a better understanding of how to align with planner expectations during the RFP process. You’ll explore ways to improve communication and responsiveness to RFPs and gain practical insights to optimise your venue's visibility and attractiveness to planners.
The Cvent CONNECT Europe Partner Summit returns
Thursday 7th November, 12:00-14:30
Our Partner Summit provides agency partners with dedicated opportunities to learn, collaborate, and explore ways to use event tech to drive business growth.
You’ll also hear from some of our agency partners on how they’re using technology to deliver for their clients.
"Cvent Partner Summit was informational, interactive, and overall, a very positive experience! It was nice to be in such a collaborative environment where questions were addressed from the group, focusing on the greater goal of partnership and value.”
Tina Madden, Chief Executive Officer, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide
Can’t attend in person? We’ve got you covered with CONNECT TV
CONNECT TV is where our virtual attendees can experience some of the magic of Cvent CONNECT Europe.
Not only can you watch the sessions streamed live to our dedicated streaming stage, but you’ll also see exclusive interviews with speakers and customers, behind-the-scenes footage, and expert analysis.
Our celebrity MC, Dermot O’Leary, will grab the mic to host some of the episodes – and the best part? The content is free to access and available on-demand so you won’t miss a thing.
How else can I connect with other attendees?
Are you an early riser? Chat with your fellow early birds on a brisk walking tour of London or a 5K run, both setting off at 06:45 on Wednesday 6th November.
For the night owls, we have a band to keep you dancing at our After Hours Party in the Innovation Pavilion from 17:00 until 21:00 on Thursday, 7th November.
There’s also a Happy Hour at the Innovation Pavilion on Wednesday, 6th November (17:15-18:30), complete with DJ and fun games. You can also meet fellow attendees at our scheduled meetups for first-time visitors or new adopters of Cvent technology.
“If you are involved in the meetings industry and not attending Cvent CONNECT, you’re missing out on significant opportunities to network and get to see what the future holds before the rest of the industry does. It is the one event that you must attend.”
Jeremy Dyken, Vice President of Information Technology, Fox World Travel
Don’t miss out on Cvent CONNECT Europe 2024
Come to Cvent CONNECT Europe to network, make connections and learn best practices from experts in technology, event marketing and hospitality.
Once you’re registered, start adding sessions to your agenda through the Attendee Hub and download the event app so that you make the most of your CONNECT Europe experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cvent CONNECT Europe 2024 takes place from 5-7 November at the Hilton London Metropole. For full programme details and how to register, check out our event website.
