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The wait is over - get ready to experience three unforgettable days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the 2025 C&IT Festival of Forums, taking place in the vibrant city of Newcastle from 28th - 30th July.

Designed for senior corporate and agency MICE professionals, the festival is your chance to network with over 150 industry leaders, gain cutting-edge insights, and transform your event strategies.

From tailored supplier meetings to cutting-edge keynotes, interactive discussions, and networking events, the Festival of Forums is where ideas come alive and the future of MICE takes shape.

"C&IT’s Festival of Forums is our biggest and best event of the year - and 2025’s festival is set to be our largest yet! Packed with insightful sessions and practical insight - as well as plenty of space for networking and matchmaking meetings - this year’s agenda has something for everyone, whether you’re an agency, a supplier or a corporate planner.

I hope you’ll join us in Newcastle for a couple of days of connection, conversation and collaboration with some of the brightest minds in the events industry."

Adam Shepherd

C&IT Editor

1. YOUR REASON FOR ATTENDING

2. YOUR AVAILABILITY TO MEET WITH SUPPLIERS

3. YOUR PURCHASING/DECISION MAKING POWER

4. YOUR ANNUAL EVENT BUDGET

CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS

Meet with 150+ senior MICE planners from across the sectors

THE LATEST TRENDS

Hear from industry pioneers in our insightful content sessions, key notes and panel discussions. With a focus on current industry trends, our key topics are curated to equip you for the year ahead

BESPOKE MEETINGS

Elevate your business by utilising our bespoke 1-2-1 appointment service with leading suppliers who are matched to your business needs

ELEVATE YOUR BRAND

Share best practice with your peers and gain insights from like minded individuals to enhance your next offering.

SAVE TIME & COSTS

With everything you need to know about the MICE industry, pre-arranged 1-1 meetings, exciting inclusive entertainment, all in one place, you won't need to attend any other forum!

This was the first C&IT event I've attended so I didn't know what to expect but I had a fantastic experience. The content was really insightful and I've walked away with with lots of new information and ideas, as well as having met lots of new suppliers and connections. Roll on 2024!
- XSEM

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The C&IT Festival of Forums reminded me why I love our industry so much - the variety of attendees, facilitated conversation and a wonderful opportunity to showcase a new UK city - thank you!

- Live Group

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I loved it and if you are a small agency like ourselves, it should be an appointment in your diary for next year. It was thoughtful, engaging and fun. The content sessions were brilliant and relevant to each audience (agencies, corporate and suppliers).

- Falkenberg & Florence

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Very valuable event to attend, both for keeping up with current content ideas and for meeting new contacts.

- The Turner Agency

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