Meet Bristol & Bath welcomes Conference & Incentive Travel Festival of Forums 2024

Meet Bristol & Bath were delighted to welcome the Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT) Festival of Forums to Bristol and Bath from 29 to 31 July. 

The event provided the opportunity to connect with agency, corporate and incentive event planners and fellow industry peers as well as gaining valuable insights from keynote speakers on topics such as the future of AI in events, and how we can overcome challenges to create sustainable events. 

Image: Bristol Harbourside

Attendees convened at London Paddington for the 95 minute train journey to Bristol Temple Meads. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, who provide preferred Conference Delegate Fares to Bristol and Bath on their network.  

The action-packed three-day event showcased some of the outstanding event venues and activities that planners and delegates can enjoy when bringing their events to the West of England.  

Day 1 started with ice breaker sessions including a stencil art session with Graft held at MShed, a walking tour with Where the Wall which took in some of the amazing street art on display in Bristol and an important and life-changing team activity building water filtration devices for disadvantaged communities at Bristol Harbour Hotel.  

Image: Delegates trying their hand at spray paiting in a workshop with Graft at M Shed 

Image: Delegates on a walking tour of Bristol with Where the Wall

Available for exclusive hire as well as an award winning attraction, the evening of Day 1 finished with a visit to Wake The Tiger, branded as the world's first 'Amazement Park.' 

Image: Delegates at Wake The Tiger 

Day 2 and Day 3 was a whirlwind of lively discussions on industry trends and engaging in one to one supplier meetings at The Bristol Hotel, located centrally on Bristol’s harbourside.  

Image: Delegates attending meetings at The Bristol Hotel

Located just 13 miles from Bristol and 12 minutes on the train via the GWR network, the end of Day 2 was celebrated in style with a Gala Dinner hosted at The Roman Baths and Pump Room in Bath. 

Image: Delegates with costumed actors at the gala dinner, held at The Roman Baths
Meet Bristol & Bath were delighted to provide their support to welcome C&IT Festival of Forums to Bristol & Bath. Our complimentary impartial advice and support is available to assist Event Planners interested in bringing meeting and events to our region. If we can help in any way, please contact us via events.bristol@meetbristolbath.co.uk.