We are delighted to announce our calendar for the final quarter of the year. We will be continuing our virtual sessions, as well as bringing back our first live sessions. Please note, if the Covid-19 situation changes we will need to make amends to this calendar. We will only run events at which we are certain our delegates can have a safe experience. We will do our best to ensure that any live events that have to be cancelled are either transferred online or postponed until this is possible. Thank you for your understanding.
SEPTEMBER
15th September: EVCOM London Live and Film Awards Shortlist Announced
23rd September, 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Inside Internal Comms
What: Webinar
Internal Communications was a particularly popular category at this year’s awards, so we have gathered industry experts to tell us all about it. What makes internal communications so distinct from external communications? How can we do it well? Why is it so vital to company culture?
Register for your free place here.
30th September, 5:30pm – 7:00pm: To Office or Not to Office
What: Event
Where: London Venue – TBC
Industry leaders discuss the challenges around moving your workforce back into the office. With input from a HR consultant, the panel share their experience on how to begin this process safely, what to consider and why office culture matters. This is a live event, so we ask all attendees to observe social distancing guidelines and to bring a mask. Hand gel will be provided. The cost of attending the event is £25 (+VAT). This is a members only event.
Buy your tickets here.
30th September, 12:00am: FOCUS Award: Deadline for Entries
OCTOBER
8th October, 9:30am – 11:00am: EVCOM AGM
Where: Online
EVCOM’s Annual General Meeting is a chance for incoming and outgoing Board Members to come together, along with EVCOM Members, to discuss how EVCOM can best work for the community that it serves. This is a wonderful chance to have your views heard. This year, because of Covid-19, we will be holding the event virtually via zoom. All EVCOM members are welcome. Please note, this is an EVCOM Members only event. Register here.
14th October: Brand Film Industry Report 2020 – The Big Launch
Where: Venue TBC
Brand film has been the hidden sector of the UK TV industry. Join us as Steve Garvey of Moving Image unveils the first research into the corporate film industry for 15 years. Using detailed feedback from more than 100 industry leaders, the report gives our sector a fresh narrative for the new decade. Watch this space for details of how to take part in the launch event.
21st October, 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Recruitment and Skills: Advice from the Experts
What: Webinar
A panel of recruitment experts will discuss the particular challenges of the current job market, and share advice for people who are looking for work or looking to change jobs. They will share their tips on how to upskill, and which skills to focus on, and there will be a chance for audience members to ask questions throughout the session. Register for your free place here.
28th October, 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Freelancer’s Forum
What: Event
Where: London Venue TBC
This is a chance for us to bring together the freelancers in our membership, to discuss the current challenges they are facing, how the situation has progressed and what support is, and should be, available. This will also be a chance for freelancers to meet each other, sharing experiences and advice in a safe forum. Tickets will be available soon.
NOVEMBER
4th November, 6:00pm – 8:30pm: Talking Pictures
What: Event
Where: BFI, 21 Stephen Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1LN
A small, intimate screening of the latest and greatest in corporate film. These events are always a sell-out so reserve your place. Tickets will be available soon. Theme and speakers will be announced soon.
11th November, 4:00pm – 4:45pm: The WOW Factor
What: Webinar
We speak to industry experts in the corporate film and live event industries about that elusive thing we call ‘The WOW Factor’. What exactly is it? Why do people respond to it? And how can we create it? Register for your free place here.
19th November, 6:30pm – 10:00pm: EVCOM London Live and Film Awards Ceremony
25th November: Senior Leaders Summit
What: Event
Where: Venue TBC
We welcome senior leaders in the events and corporate film industries to come together for a Senior Leaders’ Summit. This two-hour long facilitated discussion will give industry leaders the chance to discuss the global environment and it’s impact on business, and to share experiences and advice. This discussion is aimed at CEO’s, MDs and Board-level Directors and is invitation only, however should be interested in attending please contact Amelia on coordinator@evcom.org.uk.
DECEMBER
2nd December, 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Establishing a Sustainable Standard for Events
What: Webinar
In our final webinar of the year, industry experts come together discuss how to establish a sustainable standard for events. They share thoughts on what exactly this would look like, where to start and why it is so important. Register for your free place here.
11th December, 12:00pm – 3:00pm: EVCOM Fellowship Awards Lunch
What: Lunch Event
Where: House of Lords
EVCOM bestows three fellowships on individuals who have made significant and impressive contributions to the communication industry. The new fellows each speak, and then guests celebrate over a three-course lunch at the House of Lords. This event is only open to EVCOM Members. Tickets will be available soon.
17th December, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: EVCOM Christmas Drinks
Where: Venue TBC
We have reached the end of a challenging year, and so we want to come together. We invite our members to come for a drink to celebrate getting through 2020 and the possibilities of 2021. This event is for members, and for non-members who have won an award at the EVCOM Industry Awards in 2020. Tickets will be available soon.