Square Meal Venues and Events

Wed 22nd September:
9.30am - 7pm
Thurs 23rd September:
9am - 4.30pm

Square Meal's expert events team, along with some very special guests, will present two days of lively and engaging Bitesize Seminars. Sessions are free of charge and places are available on a first come, first served basis, so arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. The seminar area is located in The Gallery, on the top floor of Old Billingsgate.

Wednesday 22nd September

10.30am
Best of 2010: this year's essential venue launches: Mark Sansom, Reporter, Square Meal - Venues & Events; Our guide to the top new venues of 2010 - in London & beyond; 11.30am
The Restaurant Hot List: London's top new openings: Ben McCormack, Editor, Square Meal Restaurants & Bars; Details on the latest launches & how to use them for events; 12.30pm
Eat This: food & drink trends for the season ahead: Anna Longmore, Deputy Ediitor, Square Meal - Venues & Events, and Alice Lascelles, Spirits Editor, Imbibe Magazine; What's hot & what's not, from cocktails & canapés to gourmet meals; 1.30pm
Tackling Twitter: social media for absolute beginners: Annica Wainwright, Editor, Square Meal - Venues & Events; The ABCs of tweets, Facebook updates & LinkedIn connections; 2.30pm
Season's Best: how to organise the perfect Christmas Party: Graham Hill, Head of Venues & Events; A step-by-step guide to the most important staff party this year; 3.30pm
Latest Technology for Events: Philip Haines, Hainesnet Ltd.; Details on hot new IT applications for the events industry; 4.30pm
Unforgettable: events that work beyond the day itself: Annica Wainwright, Editor, Square Meal - Venues & Events; Unlocking the secrets that will help you make a lasting impact; 5.30pm
Tapping Into 2012: how to get involved with the Olympics: Ed Reeves, Features Editor, Square Meal - Venues & Events; Hospitality, sponsorship & other options for event organisers

Thursday 23rd September

9.30am
The Restaurant Hot List: London's top new openings: Ben McCormack, Editor, Square Meal Restaurants & Bars; Details on the latest launches & how to use them for events; 10.30am
Hot Hospitality: where to entertain in 2011 & 2012: Graham Hill, Head of Venues & Events; Make the most of valuable facetime with our guide to top events; 11.30am
Creative Workshop: TBC - SPECIAL GUEST; Some of London's most innovative event organisers share their ideas; 12.30pm
Get Twitterific: improving your basic social media skills: Annica Wainwright, Editor, Square Meal - Venues & Events; How to take Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to the next level; 1.30pm
Best of 2010: this year's essential venue launches: Mark Sansom, Reporter, Square Meal - Venues & Events; Our guide to the top new venues of 2010 - in London & beyond; 2.30pm
Eat This: food & drink trends for the season ahead: Anna Longmore, Deputy Ediitor, Square Meal - Venues & Events, and Hannah Tovey, Publisher, Imbibe Magazine; What's hot & what's not, from cocktails & canapés to gourmet meals; 3.30pm
Sealing that Deal: negotiating skills for event organisers: Annica Wainwright, Editor, Square Meal - Venues & Events; Achieve better events by knowing how to get what you want

A great networking opportunity. Arsenal Football Club

It’s a fantastic exhibition. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was blown away Siobhan Timlin,
Group Board PA,
Darwin Rhodes

Loved the event. Absolutely fab to have so many venues to see. The speakers were amazing. Gave me some great tips I have already put into practice and will be using for next year. Hayley Kempen,
Event Manager,
Perspective Publishing

The Venues & Events exhibition does exactly what is says on the tin: there’s always a great range of venues and the exhibitors pull out all the stops. It’s fun, colourful and a great opportunity to catch up with people in the industry. Tim Hanbury, MD,
Apollo Events

Venues & Events always offers something different, and the easy–to–navigate layout of the show is fantastic. Natalie Role, PA,
Sungard Technology

Although we only had a couple of hours it was really useful. I particularly enjoyed the talk on new restaurants and booked tables on the back of it. Christina Jackson, EA,
Deloitte & Touche LLP

It’s the best exhibition I have ever been to. I was inspired and motivated by what was on offer. Tim Reason,
Event Organiser,
Metropolitan Police Service

It’s such a good exhibition. Never before have I been to one where people are queuing to get in before its open. There’s a real buzz about it. Suzanne Champion,
Conference and International Events, RSA

I was really impressed with the show. The venue was great and really easy to get to. Fay Laxen,
Event Organiser,
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd

It’s been a top exhibition; I’m having such a great time. It’s definitely the best one I have been to. All the exhibitors are helpful and have a real sense of excitement about them. Nikol Samatova,
Headhunter,
JCA Group