Planning for the Future is the theme of the 2008 Conference of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) which will take place at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead from 24-26 January.

Harnessing the full potential of event technology, maximising web marketing, tendering for business, and making exhibitions a genuine profit centre are just some of the topics to be addressed by the conference speakers and delegates.

“We are anticipating a record attendance at our 2008 conference,” commented Lesley Maltman, ABPCO Chair and managing director of MCI Belfast. “We believe the programme offers something of interest for all our members, whether independent or in-house PCOs. It’s deliberately designed to encourage active participation in the formal conference sessions, combined with a great social programme to maximise networking opportunities. Newcastle Gateshead has proved to be a very supportive and welcoming destination, and delegates will experience a number of its attractions over the three days.”

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