A trusted partner to our clients

Since 1986, Conference Contacts has helped organisations create events that inspire teams, strengthen relationships and deliver meaningful results.

Delivering events that make a difference

Whether your objective is to motivate, educate, reward, launch, celebrate or connect, we work with you to ensure your event achieves exactly what it is designed to do.

We are a close-knit team of experienced event professionals who combine global reach with personal accountability. You benefit from our long-standing relationships, creative thinking and strong commercial awareness, all delivered with care, energy and attention to detail.

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Why clients choose Conference Contacts

Clients choose us because we combine experience with enthusiasm, global reach with personal service and creativity with commercial discipline. We are large enough to leverage influence and relationships, yet small enough to care deeply about every detail.

We start with your goals.

Your event has a purpose. We take time to understand what you want it to achieve and what success looks like for you. From there, everything is shaped around your objectives.

We build trusted global partnerships.

Over decades, we have built trusted relationships across global venues, destination partners and specialist suppliers. These connections allow us to open doors for you, negotiate confidently on your behalf and act quickly when timelines are tight.

We protect your time and your budget.
You benefit from our buying power, negotiation experience and market insight. We are meticulous with detail and transparent with costs, ensuring your investment works as hard as it should.

We tailor everything to you.

No two events are the same. Every brief is approached creatively and designed around your brand, your audience and your desired outcome. No templates. No ‘off the shelf’ solutions.

We become an extension of your team.

From venue sourcing to full event management and delegate registration, you have one consistent point of contact and a team that genuinely cares about delivering on your behalf.

No event is too small and no programme too complex.

Whether you are hosting 20 delegates or 2,000, locally or globally, we bring the same commitment and professionalism.

The Team

Our team combines decades of event expertise with a practical, hands-on approach, helping clients deliver successful events around the world. We work as an extension of your team, bringing insight, creativity and attention to every detail.

Antony Waite

Managing Director

Antony joined Conference Contacts in 2001 and has been instrumental in shaping the business ever…

Penny Lewis

Director, Client Services

With over 30 years’ experience in global events, Penny brings creativity, insight and strategic thinking…

Sophie Buchan

Project Director

With more than a decade in the hospitality and events industry, Sophie specialises in delivering…

Denise Ellis

Founder

Denise founded Conference Contacts in 1986 following a successful career in five-star hotels in the…

Ollie Gill

Sales Manager

Ollie leads sales activity with fresh thinking and a strong client-first approach. With experience both…

Claire Johnson

Sales Manager

Claire brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, along with a wealth…

Charley Callow

Project Manager

Charley brings over seven years of experience managing international meetings and events across both live…

Emma Gardner

Project Manager

Emma has over six years experience delivering conferences, trade shows and corporate events. She specialises…

Nicky Symonds

Events Assistant

Nicky joined Conference Contacts in 2015 and plays a key role in supporting the smooth…

Governance & Advisory

Our core team is supported by experienced advisers who provide financial governance and strategic oversight.

Malcolm Rooker

Financial Director & Secretary

A Chartered Accountant with extensive professional and private sector experience, Malcolm ensures strong financial management…

Paul Ratcliffe

Non-Executive Director

With more than 30 years in the events industry and experience building and selling one…

Let’s talk about your next event….

Many clients ask us to manage their event after we have helped source the venue.

Whether you are planning a conference, incentive, roadshow or internal meeting, we would be delighted to support you.

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