ABPCO welcomes ExCeL as preferred partner

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has announced a partnership with ExCeL London as a preferred partner. Heather Lishman, Association Director, ABPCO, said: “ExCeL offers association clients a home for their world leading events, and we know that Samantha and the team are committed to helping our members achieve great event outcomes. ABPCO is looking forward to working with ExCeL to promote excellence in association conferences and events. “With the addition of ExCeL we can now boast a truly comprehensive line up of all the country’s top venues and destinations working in the association conference market.” Samantha Shamkh, Head of Conventions, ExCeL London, added that the partnership will provide an opportunity to “work more collaboratively with UK-based PCOs and identify opportunities that leverage the UK’s strengths across different sectors, ensuring that the venue, city and organiser deliver world-class congresses aligned with the stated mission of those associations.” Shamkh concluded that “ExCeL has the ability to host congresses of any size and we continue to invest for the future, introducing the latest technology and sustainable solutions, from using local ingredients in our catering menus, to drawing power from renewable sources.”