Schedule
View the agenda for IPM 2022 below
As usual, the IPM schedule will combine four main panel topics with several Production Note sessions in which new ideas and innovations are presented, plus the lunch time Q&A.New this year is an extra room full of Event Safety & Security (E3S) sessions.
The full review of IPM 2020 is available here; and the programme and speakers from IPM 2021 can be found here plus you can read previous IPM reports here.
Day 1
26 Apr 2022
IPM Welcome Address
Welcoming IPM and E3S delegates back in person, making introductions and explaining the rules of the day.
Sytske Kamstra
Carl A H Martin
PANEL: A Seat at the Table, Veterans and Rookies
As new generations enter the workplace, how do we ensure that there is a mutual understanding and respectful communication between them and the old guard? Whilst veterans of the industry... Read More
Freyja Lawson
Cathal Flaherty
Bryan Grant
Liz Madden
Lina Ugrinovska
E3S Crowd Management Tabletop – pt 1
The first two sessions of the day comprise a pair of interactive scenario-based tabletops, where participants will work around their tables in groups taking on specific roles in the identified environment...
Sabine Funk
Morten Therkildsen
Pete Dalton
Coralie Berael
Andy Mestka
Henrik Bondo Nielsen
Alexandra von Samson
Pascal Viot
Professor Chris Kemp
11:15 - 11:45
Networking break
A chance to mingle and refresh. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served.
Production Note: The PSA Presents…
In this Production Note the PSA will outline what they have achieved as an association. They’ll also explain how to run a national production association, and highlight what the benefits of an association are to the industry.
Dave Keighley
PANEL: The Power of Energy
How will power look in the future, and how will that affect us and our events? With the focus now on renewable energies, what should we be using? How do... Read More
Pete Wills
Amy Casterton
Jacob Bilabel
Duchess Iredale
Padraic Boran
E3S Crowd Management Tabletop – pt 2
The first two sessions of the day comprise a pair of interactive scenario-based tabletops, where participants will work around their tables in groups taking on specific roles in the identified environment...
Sabine Funk
Morten Therkildsen
Pete Dalton
Coralie Berael
Andy Mestka
Henrik Bondo Nielsen
Alexandra von Samson
Pascal Viot
Professor Chris Kemp
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch
A 90-minute break for delegates to enjoy a complimentary 5-star buffet lunch complete with desserts and coffee or tea.
Production Note: The Weather Maturity Curve
Outdoor events of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to interruption courtesy of extreme weather conditions, and although event planners are aware of the issues they bring, there is always... Read More
Dax Cochran
Q&A: Penny Mellor & Carl A H Martin Talk Health, Safety & Welfare
The annual lunch time interview of one of the event industries VIPs
Penny Mellor
Carl A H Martin
MEGA PANEL PT 1: Covid & Brexit: The Perfect Storm
With the simultaneous challenges of both Covid and Brexit, the industry has suffered innumerable issues from crew and resource shortages to logistical problems. A) Working 9 to 5 – With... Read More
Andrew Zweck
José Faísca
Lisa Ryan
Anna Golden
Paul Sergeant OBE
Julia Frank
Asthie Wendra
Phay Mac Mahon
Bonnie May
E3S PANEL: Crowd Communication & Behaviours
This session will review the latest theories and reality of crowd behaviour after a hiatus in live events of nearly two years.
Pawel Chomentowski
Mantas Vedrickas
Claire Cosgrave
Victoria Matthews
Oliver Gardiner
15:45 - 16:15
Networking break
A chance to mingle and refresh. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served.
Production Note: Fight or Flight Case? A Mental Health Update
Production Notes present the best case studies, initiatives, new technologies and product presentations in the business.
Andy Franks
MEGA PANEL PT 2: Covid & Brexit: The Perfect Storm & Conclusions
Following on from before the break: With the simultaneous challenges of both Covid and Brexit, the industry has suffered innumerable issues from crew and resource shortages to logistical problems. A)... Read More
Andrew Zweck
José Faísca
Lisa Ryan
Anna Golden
Paul Sergeant OBE
Julia Frank
Asthie Wendra
Phay Mac Mahon
Okan Tombulca
Bonnie May
E3S PANEL: Rethinking Risk & Building Resilience in Event Operations
Speakers on this final session of the day will focus on a solution-led approach, and discuss how to integrate risk into operating capacity.
Íse Murphy
Peter Ashwin
Phil Bourton
Jon Corbishley (JC)
Anne Marie Chebib
18:00 - 20:00
IPM Drinks Reception
Courtesy of our event partners eps, Megaforce, EFM and ESG, a final opportunity to mix and mingle, continue discussions and network