We discover what delegates have to look forward to at this year’s 11th annual Conference & Hospitality Show.
After last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic, CHS Leeds is back, and will be bringing together venues, suppliers, organisers, and other professionals from all across the events industry. CHS Leeds is the place to be for event profs.
The show is set to take place on 24th May 2022 and will return to its original roots at the Royal Armouries. Taking over three large event spaces, including an outside hub for creativity and innovation, the show will flow across New Dock, Royal Armouries Hall, and the outside Square, offering over 1,000 sq. metres of exhibiting opportunities.
Royal Armouries Venue Director, Benjamin Campbell, said: “We’re delighted for CHS Leeds to return home to the Royal Armouries. The show has a real legacy of producing an electric atmosphere for networking and getting business done, we’re thrilled that all this will be happening under our roof.”
Emma Cartmell, Founder and CEO of CHS Events said: “The best journeys always take you home, and the Royal Armouries is where it all started for CHS over 12 years ago. Returning home made complete sense to the team and I, having outgrown where we were previously, we needed a venue that fits with our culture and where innovation can be at the heart of the experience for both exhibitors and buyers.
“The Royal Armouries does exactly that.
It’s steeped with historic creativity, and we cannot wait to work closely with the team. It makes the perfect backdrop for exhibitors to show off their fantastic event spaces and services from across the UK.”
In an exciting move, CHS Leeds has also positioned Conference Leeds as the Strategic Brand Partner to the show, in a two-year deal that will support the event and strengthen the connections for event professionals, suppliers, and spaces: “Conference Leeds has supported CHS since its inception 13 years ago,” explained Emma. “We are absolutely delighted to have their backing for the show once more.
“2023 marks Leeds as the City of Culture, and this is a great opportunity for event organisers to come together to discover everything
the city has to offer, while discovering new venues, developing skills, networking, and gaining inspiration for future events.”
With a key focus on wellness, CHS Leeds will also host an education programme
After last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic, CHS Leeds is back, and will be bringing together venues, suppliers, organisers, and other professionals from all across the events industry. CHS Leeds is the place to be for event profs.
The show is set to take place on 24th May 2022 and will return to its original roots at the Royal Armouries. Taking over three large event spaces, including an outside hub for creativity and innovation, the show will flow across New Dock, Royal Armouries Hall, and the outside Square, offering over 1,000 sq. metres of exhibiting opportunities.
Royal Armouries Venue Director, Benjamin Campbell, said: “We’re delighted for CHS Leeds to return home to the Royal Armouries. The show has a real legacy of producing an electric atmosphere for networking and getting business done, we’re thrilled that all this will be happening under our roof.”
Emma Cartmell, Founder and CEO of CHS Events said: “The best journeys always take you home, and the Royal Armouries is where it all started for CHS over 12 years ago. Returning home made complete sense to the team and I, having outgrown where we were previously, we needed a venue that fits with our culture and where innovation can be at the heart of the experience for both exhibitors and buyers.
“The Royal Armouries does exactly that. It’s steeped with historic creativity, and we cannot wait to work closely with the team. It makes the perfect backdrop for exhibitors to show off their fantastic event spaces and services from across the UK.”
In an exciting move, CHS Leeds has also positioned Conference Leeds as the Strategic Brand Partner to the show, in a two-year deal that will support the event and strengthen the connections for event professionals, suppliers, and spaces: “Conference Leeds has supported CHS since its inception 13 years ago,” explained Emma. “We are absolutely delighted to have their backing for the show once more.
“2023 marks Leeds as the City of Culture, and this is a great opportunity for event organisers to come together to discover everything the city has to offer, while discovering new venues, developing skills, networking, and gaining inspiration for future events.”
With a key focus on wellness, CHS Leeds will also host an education programme throughout the show, with four seminar areas taking place across the museum’s main halls to tackle various aspects of wellbeing. Each seminar stage will host a specialist area, which will also include career development and putting ideas into practice.
Global Amenities Direct Founder and industry mentor, Lara Morgan, is set to kickstart the seminars with a keynote lecture on the latest consumer demands and how planners can adapt to the latest industry trends. CHS Leeds’ wellbeing partner, Stress Matters, will also host their own seminar, delivering talks on the importance of self-care as the golden thread for the event industry’s success.
“With CHS Leeds positioned halfway through the year, it makes total sense for us to focus on wellness,” said Emma. “We hope that our education programme will revitalise the people behind our blossoming industry and support all those involved in events with self-care tips, insights into event trends, and demonstrative ways to take the next step in their own careers.
“We’ve worked hard at securing some fantastic speakers for our line-up this year, and really cannot wait to share more over the coming weeks.”
Registration is now open at CHS Leeds, with a dedicated hosted buyer and VIP programme available for event buyers, venue finders, executive assistants and personal Assistants. To find out more, visit Chsleeds.com