We don’t have to tell you that most conference and event organisers are so immersed in the day-to-day planning and running of events that they have little time to focus on and add value to their own continued professional growth.

Well, here’s where all that can easily change.

On a daily or weekly basis – however you choose to network - you can learn from and share your expertise with almost 1000 UK conference and event managers who are just like you. You can stay current with event management trends and developments, go on a learning mission with your peers, you can feel rewarded through helping others and discover hundreds of their secrets to successful conference and event management.

On top of all this knowledge sharing and best practice development you can save your company time and money by seeking scores of good quality recommendations of the best suppliers in the business from other event professionals whose high standards mirror your own.


Knowledge sharing is a powerful thing.

What is The BNC?

The BNC is the country’s leading online and offline community of conference and event managers. We offer unrivalled opportunities for networking, career development and knowledge sharing. Members are leading professionals in the corporate conference and events industry who want to help each other streamline their event management processes; pioneer best practice models; find the best suppliers in the business and empower themselves within their own organisations.

Who can join The BNC?

Membership to The BNC is open to corporate conference and event professionals who enjoy working in events and who deal on a regular basis with venues, destinations, marketing, exhibitions, presentations, meetings, conferences, parties, seminars, agencies, speakers, incentives, gifts, travel and more.

Whether you are a Marketing Manager, Conference Manager, Events Assistant, PA, Incentives & Rewards Manager or a Meetings Planner joining The BNC will be a rewarding choice; the support from and networking with almost 1000 other event professionals will increase your knowledge, your contact base, enhance your expertise and reflect the amazing work you already do in conferences and events.

Freelance Event Professionals can join at a slightly discounted rate. We have many Freelances as members. Becoming a BNC member is a great way to stay connected to a dynamic and growing industry.

Where does the networking take place?

• Online, three times a week in our email question and answer forum (one email only)

• Every two months at our Networking Evenings

• Periodically at receptions, new venue openings and presentations

• Five times a year at industry trade shows (through hosted buyer programmes, at networking breakfasts, lunches,  dinners and at drinks receptions during shows or afterwards)

• Several times a year on Fam trips to UK properties or overseas destinations

• Once a year at our Networking Forum (a two-day event). 

How long does my membership last?

Membership is for one year and covers you and your colleagues for 12 months. Full BNC members have access to a Members’ Centre (which is a private events industry portal full of useful resources to help you with the day-to-day planning of events) plus full BNC members are also entitled to exclusive invitations and Preferred Supplier Special Offers.

Why join the BNC?

Because The BNC is where you can:

_{Express yourself…..listen to others}

_{Discover trends…..create trends}

_{Share…..seek experiences and knowledge}

_{Get inspired…..be an inspiration}

_{Look for ideas…..offer your creative solutions}

_{Give advice…..take advice}

_{Meet the challenges of conference and event management together}

The benefits of joining The BNC:

? Superior networking and learning opportunities
The BNC offers opportunities to join ranks and network with senior-level professionals in different organisations by providing a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information across several different formats:  emails, networking receptions, lunches and meetings and during two-day discussion Forums where you can engage in stimulating discussions about leading-edge business ideas and explore and enhance your understanding of complex industry issues

? Save money and time  - share tried and tested recommendations
The BNC is the first point of contact for corporate conference and event mangers seeking impartial guidance on supplier selection.  By becoming a member of The BNC not only are you broadening your contact base, bouncing ideas off of others, sharing your experiences and getting recognition of your excellence you are also saving time and money by doing your venue, supplier, product or destination search through the group where – it is guaranteed – someone else will have been there, done that and can tell you all about it

? Make a difference
The BNC can put views of corporate conference and event mangers to Parliament, the European Commission and other relevant bodies, institutions and organisations

? Online resources
The BNC’s ‘members only’ website enables the sharing of knowledge and experiences, best practices and supplier recommendations plus a Library of checklists, a member notice board, a review section, salary information, and How-to advice

? Feel part of a community
Being in events can be a demanding, stressful yet fulfilling job. Very often, professionals like you feel very isolated in the job that they do. When you join The BNC you will immediately become part of a conference and events community that will support you and help you feel connected to the industry

? Recruitment
Our expert recruitment division provides career enhancing opportunities and advice to BNC members seeking to change jobs. Those looking to hire are privy to certain discounts

How to Join:

If you are a corporate event manager you can try the club completely free of charge for one month!

Please register on the site and email kimpaulden@thebnc.co.uk to register your interest in joining