Conferences

As with all events careers, gaining experience is vital. Our Foundation and Diploma Courses offer access to plenty of experience through volunteering, whilst our Postgraduate and Degree-Alternative courses offer a 3-month optional work placement.

You can of course access our online courses from wherever you are, however, as London is the #1 location for conferences, you can also gain a real advantage by studying with us here.

Because the role of a conference event manager requires significant skills in marketing, our CIM accredited qualifications help demonstrate to potential employers and agencies that you understand what’s behind successful conferences for clients and attendees, something that also makes your CV stand out.

There are over 1.3 million business events held annually in the UK – including conferences and seminars (Eventbrite). From working freelance to being employed by an agency, a local company, national brand or global corporation, it’s no surprise that conference management can offer a wealth of roles.

The are considerable sector and brand opportunities for successful professionals. For instance, as a Conference Director, you could work for:

• Public sector services – the NHS, local authorities and education authorities regularly use conferencing as a way of sharing information and practice.
• Corporate and Industry clients – conferences and seminars, for education, brand awareness and communicating ideas and practice.
• Charities – charities are only able to thrive through funding, networking, and sharing. Conferences are vital to share information and research, raise awareness and campaign issues.
• Private sector – rapidly growing in the hospitality sector. Hotels, landmark buildings and private conference venues all competing to be a part of the conference events industry.Event Academy qualifications will help you gain the professional knowledge and expertise, plus the advantage of being work-ready across any of those sectors.