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<\/a><\/div>\nVenue reports growing demand for events that combine conferences, networking, awards and social dining as organisers look to deliver multiple business objectives through a single event.<\/em><\/p>\nThe days of conferences, networking receptions and gala dinners existing as separate event formats are beginning to fade, as organisers increasingly combine elements of each into a single programme.<\/p>\n
The trend is particularly evident among returning clients. Around 40% of repeat bookings at London Hilton on Park Lane have evolved beyond their original format, incorporating new culinary concepts, entertainment or production elements to refresh the delegate experience.<\/p>\n
Aaron Testo, director of groups, conferences & events at London Hilton on Park Lane, said: \u201cChallenging the status quo of a conference, awards dinner or networking event has become a major focus for many of our clients.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a move towards events that achieve several objectives in one programme, rather than hosting multiple events with individual goals. Clients want delegates to learn, connect, celebrate and build relationships during the same event. That naturally creates a blurring of traditional event formats.\u201d<\/p>\n
The shift is also influencing how organisers approach catering and networking, with food increasingly viewed as a way to bring people together rather than simply provide refreshments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe more engaging and creative a networking opportunity is, the stronger the turnout and the longer people stay,\u201d Aaron said. \u201cThat\u2019s increasingly what our clients are trying to achieve.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re seeing growing demand for interactive food concepts and more social styles of dining because they naturally encourage movement, conversation and connection. It\u2019s often where the best conversations happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aaron adds that organisers are looking for ways to evolve traditional formats without losing the sense of occasion that makes face-to-face events memorable.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople still value moments that feel special, whether that\u2019s an awards ceremony, conference or client event,\u201d he said. \u201cBut they also want those moments to feel more social, immersive and memorable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most successful experiences aren\u2019t built around entertainment or catering for their own sake. Every element should have a purpose. Whether it\u2019s live chef stations, personalised food experiences inspired by the destination or interactive entertainment, they should all help people connect, collaborate and leave with something worth talking about.<\/p>\n
\u201cUltimately, organisers aren\u2019t trying to reinvent conferences or awards dinners. They\u2019re looking at how every part of an event can contribute to the overall experience and help people get more from being there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Venue reports growing demand for events that combine conferences, networking, awards and social dining as organisers look to deliver multiple business objectives through a single event. The days of conferences, networking receptions and gala dinners existing as separate event formats are beginning to fade, as organisers increasingly combine elements of each into a single programme. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7040550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110625,2,110626],"tags":[27803,9252,45627,12667,23182,7938,1543,10548,14974,11637],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7040549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eventprofs-2","category-featured","category-venue-focus","tag-blur","tag-event","tag-formats","tag-growing","tag-hilton","tag-lane","tag-london","tag-park","tag-reports","tag-shift"],"yoast_head":"\n
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