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20/20 speed networking

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SO WHAT’S 20/20 SPEED NETWORKING ABOUT? The ultimate b2b speed networking event, bringing together like minded individuals: twenty of Prestige Events magazine’s biggest and most creative ‘budget controlling’ readers: decision-making buyers with a need for event charisma and suppliers who can help them with events ideas for their conferences and meetings, matched with twenty carefully selected and invited venues and suppliers whom are intrinsically charismatic and prestigious and meet the requirements of the event theme.

A birds of a feather event geared towards providing like minded organisations the chance to meet and develop business relationships. 20/20 Speed Networking blows away the ‘fluff‘ visitors that so often penetrates exhibitions.

HOW DOES THE DAY RUN? Each decision-making delegate (buyer) will be Chauffeur driven from their office to the host venue for the 20/20 Speed Networking event and receive a fantastic goodie-bag. After a brief presentation from our guest speaker, delegates will be taken to the meeting room where they will move around the tablestands occupied by the 20 suppliers on the sound of the bell. Each meeting is of 10 minutes duration. Note: A full profile of each delegate is supplied a week prior to the event allowing each supplier to prepare for the 20 appointments.

DAY SCHEDULE

To From Schedule

09.00 am 09.30am Arrival, registration and breakfast reception

09.30am 09.45am Short presentation by Special Guest Speaker

09.45am 10.00am Short tour of host venue

10.00am 12.00pm Meetings (x12)

12.00pm 12.30pm Lunch provided by host venue and opportunity to socialise

12.30pm 13.50pm Meetings (x8)

13.50pm 14.15pm Carriages

   

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WHAT ELSE IS SO GREAT ABOUT 20/20 SPEED NETWORKING

Extended opportunities for buyers and venues / suppliers to socialise with each other during breakfast and lunch, provided by the host venue’s celebrated catering team. The breaks allow you the opportunity to establish a clearer understanding and bonding, gather more information, and ultimately build stronger bridges with those whom you are impressed with.

IT’S INTENSE, BUT IT BLOWS AWAY THE FLUFF AND IS

DESIGNED WITH BUYERS NEEDS IN MIND. -Wesley Mendy, Founder/CEO, 20/20 Speed Networking, Cool Venue Awards, Prestige Events Magazine

RATE Tables priced at only £900 for 20 meetings. That’s 1/8th of what our rivals charge and the guarantee of twice as many meetings.

The choice is yours….

TESTIMONIALS – SUPPLIERS

I am extremely impressed with the consistency and quality of the 20/20 Speed Networking events. You are guaranteed productive meetings with industry professionals who know what they are looking for and it is all done in a very relaxed environment.

- Andrew Galloway, Sales Manager, Wembley Stadium.

“The quality of buyer at 20/20 Speed Networking event’s is better than at any event we’ve been to.”

- Mike Kershaw, Chairman of Concerto Group

‘I am always guaranteed qualified and decision making buyers at the 20/20 Speed Networking events and am consistently happy with the outcome of the meetings, which are with people who genuinely have an interest in our product and want to do business with us’. - Jackie Boughton, Head of Events, Barbican

I have being involved with 20/20 for the past 2 year. In total we have signed over £200K worth of new business with the companies like IGD , Direct line , Owen James and IMG. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting direct contact with decision makers in the events industry . - Andy Johnston, Business Development Manager, Blitz

   

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We have been both delegates and host venue for 20/20 Networking events and have always found them to be very worthwhile. Great use of time to meet some very relevant buyers as well as quick catch up on what is happening in the industry. The organising team are a pleasure to work with. – Andrew Birnie, Head of Events, Café de Paris "It's been a good event and good value. It's about the quality of the meetings, not the quantity" - Isla Mckenzie, Head of Events, Ministry of Sound 20/20 is a great way to meet with new & existing clients in a relaxed environment. The appointments throughout the day allow just the right time to get an understanding of the clients business & upcoming events, which have resulted in many follow on meetings & enquiries. -Alicia Anderson, Business Development Manager, The Roof Gardens “ High quality structured meetings + plenty of networking opportunities = a very successful and enjoyable day” - Antonia Fagan, Sales Manager, Identilam “It was a really great event. All the buyers I met were of a high quality and were genuinely interested and the range of venues and hotels, etc, located in it for their future events and meetings. I would not hesitate in signing up to upcoming 20/20 events!” - Rob Ellwood, London & Partners ‘I have been attending 20/20 Speed Networking Events for over a year. It has proven to be a really successful tool to meet new clients and network with industry professionals. The quality of buyers has always been excellent. I would not hesitate in signing up for future events!’ - Kirsten Kruls, Business Development, Imperial College London 20/20s are the best networking events/forums we go to. They are well-priced and attract great buyers all with genuine event needs. Starting with fun activities in the morning to wake everyone up followed by a great breakfast and then to the serious business involving a circulation around tables with each supplier for 10 minutes each. They even feed you lunch. An efficient way to have the opportunity to talk to the right people all by 2pm. - Sarah Morton, Stadium Experience

‘OVER £100,000,000 (THAT’S £100 MILLION) IN COLLECTIVE EVENT BUYER BUDGETS WAS REPRESENTED AT 20/20 SPEED NETWORKING EVENTS IN 2014’

   

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TESTIMONIALS - BUYERS “20/20 is a great event, wide choice of different suppliers at all 20/20 events I’ve attended. A really efficient use of my time. I’ve recommended it to the dozens of other event organisers and PA’s I know” - Liz Smith, Coca Cola Enterprises “I thought the event was really worthwhile, and I've now got so many people I want to meet and follow up with. Thank you so much for letting me be part of a successful event." - Hayley Saunders, Deloitte 20/20 networking events are always so useful great suppliers and venues all under one roof. The added bonus is that you get to meet all 20 suppliers in back to back meetings all in one morning. I’ve made great contacts at these events and business relationship have been formed, it’s the perfect combination for a networking event. - Ryan Curtis, DRP Group “Well presented. I have taken away many positives.’ – Jackie Witter, HSBC

“Would definitely recommend it to many people in my company. Really useful.” -Valerie Bamford, Barclays

Attending 20/20 networking events, provides me with a deeper insight on suppliers associated with the 20/20 event theme. Whether the event is focused on sport stadiums, Christmas party venues or unusual spaces, the creditable contacts and information I retrieve from those events, is hugely beneficial to share with my peers. - Rob Morgan, Banks Sadler "Thank you so much for yesterday. It was a great idea with the right sort of companies there to pitch/introduce themselves. I felt it was a great use of my time. Would do it again. Thank you. - Visda Scott, United Biscuits "If like me, you never have the time to travel or book meetings with venues the Prestige Events 20/20 programme is designed to bring the venues to you. In the perfect location, with a unique style and great atmosphere, I had a number of ideas for using the space and immediately booked the host venue for an Olympic Volunteer Reunion. The party of people who attended the reunion were also impressed and are planning to recommend the venue for further events.." - Shavone Mitchell-Martin, Channel 4

"It was a good effective way to meet various suppliers. All thanks to your team for the hard work in putting it all together. I know it's not easy. Well done!" - Sheila Miranda, Unilever

   

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20/20  Buyer  Attendance  Profile

Corporate Agency

Buyer:  Average  No.  of  Events  Per  Annum

5-­‐10 10-­‐30 30-­‐50 50+

Average  Value  of  Each  Buyers  Event

£2k-­‐£10k £11k-­‐£50k £51k-­‐£99k £100k

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Average  Number  of  Total  Site  Visits  Post-­‐20/20  Event

   

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FUTURE 20/20 SPEED NETWORKING EVENTS Date Theme Host Venue

15th October 2015 Central London Venues Bounce PingPong

5th November 2015 Unique Venues Brooklyn Bowl at The O2

12th November 2015 Non-London Venues EGG LDN

21st January 2016 Conferencing BMA House

4th February 2016 Suppliers Meet Agents-only Venue: tbc

25th February 2016 COOL Venues 30 Euston Square

16th March 2016 Teambuilding/Outdoor Events Snozone! Milton Keynes

7th April 2016 Venues with 500+ Capacities Wembley Stadium

21st April 2016 Corporate Dining & Caterers Venue: tbc

12th May 2016 COOL Events

(this event is priced at £1200+VAT per tablestand due to coach transfers and in-flight and ground teambuilding activities with buyers and suppliers mixed-in-together)

Imperial War Museum Duxford

19th May 2016 Meetings, Training and Seminar Venues

(this is an afternoon-event from mid-day with optional racing in the evening)

Kempton Park

2nd June 2016 East London vs West London IET Savoy Place

16th June 2016 Heritage & Quirky Venues Chandos House

30th June 2016 Parties & Events at Night The View at Canary Wharf (CCT Venues - Bank Street)

14th July 2016 Sporting Venues Venue: tbc

15th September 2016 Christmas Parties Venue: tbc

6th October 2016 Wedding Venues & Services Venue: tbc

20th October 2016 Square Mile /Central London Venues Venue: tbc

3rd November 2016 Unique Venues Venue: tbc

17th November 2016 Non-London Venues Venue: tbc

NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIMIT ON 20 SUPPLIERS TABKES PER 20/20 EVENT, EVENTS SELL OUT QUICKLY AND WE GENERALLY SELL-OUT 5 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. INF AN EVENT IS SOLD-OUT AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING-LIST, PLEASE INFORM YOUR ACCOUNT HANDLER.

   

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SCENES FROM A PREVIOUS 20/20 SPEED NETWORKING EVENT

CONTACT DETAILS For more information on availability, contact the team on: General: Office ++44

(0)1708 737393

Executive Office:

Wesley Mendy - CEO & Founder ++44 (0)7795 112818

Head of Customer Relations:

Dan Bearpark – Head of Business Relationships ++44 (0)7779 294779

Deputy – Customer Relations

Mukesh Shant – Senior Sales Consultant ++44 (0)7462 057597