The day, which will be built around the Association’s AGM, will offer plenty of opportunity for members to network with others in the industry, as well as giving them a chance to discuss key issues in the Break-out Sessions which follow the AGM.
The day starts with a buffet lunch, with the formal business of the AGM beginning between 2 and 3pm. This will give members a chance to hear about the Association’s year and learn about future objectives.
Building on the success of last year, the Break-out Sessions will focus on issues such as Standards, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Employment Law, Training and Membership Services.
The Industry Dinner will complete the day’s activities, beginning with pre-dinner drinks. As in previous years, two after-dinner speakers have been booked for the event - Paul Fletcher and Kevin Connelly.
Paul Fletcher is one of a handful of professional footballers that has made the successful transition from team sheet to balance sheet. Following a 16-year career as a professional footballer, he then started a second career that saw him become chief executive of two of the finest football club stadiums to be built in this country. More recently he was appointed director of commercial affairs at the new £400million Wembley Stadium redevelopment in April 1999, walking away from it 18 months later, three months before the project collapsed.
Kevin Connelly is an impressionist who has a number of television and radio credits to his name. He has been a major contributor to the last four series of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers and his TV credits include the BBC’s Sports Review of the Year, The Full Motty and It’s Just Not Cricket with Rory Bremner.
As in previous years, favourable rates have been negotiated for the Industry Dinner and overnight accommodation. Booking forms, detailing all the prices and options, will shortly be sent to all PLASA Members.
