Our Convention Bureau will be shining a spotlight on NewcastleGateshead’s conference and events offering at one of the UK’s leading trade exhibitions, International Confex, from the 1 – 2 March 2017 marking their 15th anniversary at the show. NewcastleGateshead will once again be joined by a range of different venues and hotels from across the North East, providing expert advice on how meetings and event organisers can host unforgettable events in the North East of England.
International Confex connects event organisers with an exciting line up of venues, destinations and event support services.
Paul Szomoru, our Head of Business Tourism, said: “International Confex is a key date in our diary and we always look forward to attending. Our presence has evolved and grown over the past 15 years, our vibrant stand is visible throughout Confex, mirroring our friendly Geordie personality and ‘open arms’ approach.
“The meetings and events industry is worth an estimated £104m to the North East economy. International trade shows, such as Confex, allow us to promote the fantastic and evolving offering of the North East from our outstanding venues and accommodation to the unforgettable delegate experience our cultural destination has to offer.”
In 2016 NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau’s attendance at Confex secured enquiries worth a potential £4.9m to the local economy and the team plan to build upon this success in March.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau works in partnership with the region’s venues, accommodation and support service providers to offer conference organisers a premium experience. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau will be joined by some of these partners at International Confex including:
- Sage Gateshead
- St James’ Park
- Metro Radio Arena
- The Crowne Plaza – Stephenson Quarter