Cvent, one of the world’s largest event tech platforms, has announced the agenda for its annual European flagship event, Cvent CONNECT Europe, bringing together event, marketing and hospitality professionals to inspire the next generation of memorable events.
Now in its ninth year, the conference is set to offer three days of expert guidance, curated sessions, and tailored networking experiences to help organisations drive more impact from their meetings and events. The event will also feature training camps, keynote sessions, tech tours, product roadmaps, and Cvent’s industry Excellence Awards.
Taking place at the InterContinental London – The O2 from October 20-22nd, the event will be hosted by event host and emcee, Leanne Joseph, with headline speakers including:
- Television presenter and athlete, Ade Adepitan
- Author and ad executive, Rory Sutherland
- Clay Head of EMEA Partnerships, Ferran Puig
- LinkedIn UK Head of Marketing, Terry Rand
- Goat Agency Senior Account Director, Jack Edwards
- BAFTA-award winning retreat facilitator and TedX speaker, Abi Osho
- Comedian Joel Dommett will also be hosting the Excellence Awards
Cvent CONNECT Europe will kick off with a keynote session from Cvent Founder & CEO Reggie Aggarwal giving his perspective on the future of meetings and events, how technology and AI are reshaping the industry, and what it means for planners, marketers, and hospitality professionals.
“Demand for face-to-face events is booming, but event planners, marketers and hospitality professionals still need guidance on how to create meetings and conferences that truly drive outcomes. While ours is an industry rooted in connection and memory, it is also one that can help businesses meaningfully add to their sales pipeline.” said Felicia Asiedu, Marketing Director for Europe at Cvent. “We’re incredibly passionate about bringing this performance potential to life, and are really looking forward to sharing best practices, strategic guidance and tips on creating unforgettable experiences.”
To see the full agenda and registration details, visit: https://www.cventconnect.com/event/europe2026/summary
Author: Kizzy Allott
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