The Circle Conference: The first national live large-scale event after Corona
New location, new concept, new exhibition! The organizers have received the necessary permits for "The Circle Conference" on July 1 in the brand new "The Circle Convention Center" at Zurich Airport for the first major national event with an on-site audience.
Now things are finally set to get going again, the corona-related ban on major events is gradually being lifted. And you can feel it not only in the MICE industry: The audience is craving for live events with personal contacts on site and is oversaturated with virtual webinars and conferences. Oliver Stoldt of MICE Service Group Switzerland did not remain idle during the "ice age" for events, however. His ambition was to be among the first to come up with major national events again as soon as conditions allowed. Together with Janine Heukamp, he started planning "The Circle Conference". But there is no "Plan B" and there never was for Oliver Stoldt, as he recently told the "Advertising Week" explained. He and Janine Heukamp believe in the new start of the industry.
The Circle Conference makes itself the subject
On July 1, 2021, the time will come: The first major trade show after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic one and a half years ago with an audience will take place in the newly opened "The Circle Convention Center" at Zurich Airport and will immediately make itself the topic under the title "The Circle Conference". In addition to well-known speakers on current topics, experienced representatives from the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Events (MICE) sector will discuss the future direction of the congress and event business, which has been completely shaken up by the crisis. These include event professional Schoscho Rufener, jazz festival organizer and St. Moritz community president Christian Jott Jenny, and Claudio Kaul, Vice President Group Operations & Team Lead Event Management Swiss Re.
Exceptional program, networking and exhibition
In addition, "The Circle Conference" on July 1 offers an exceptionally broad program with selected speakers, innovative workshops, expert discussions and stage talks. In a novel, interactive trade fair concept, destinations, conference hotels, incentive providers, event locations & meeting places will come into direct contact with visitors. "Networking is a significant component of our trade fair," explains Oliver Stoldt. "The direct exchange with industry representatives was missing in the Corona year. We notice that clearly in the already sold tickets and registrations of the exhibitors. The interest is huge in the restart of the industry, the future prospects and shows us impressively how great the need is."
Exciting presentations
The program of the "Circle Conference" is packed with exciting personalities and topics. Among others, the audience can expect solar researcher Bertrand Piccard, ex-Mr. Corona Daniel Koch and the honorary president of FC Basel, Bernhard Heusler. International experts Sita Mazumder, German Ramirez and Reto Wampfler will speak on digitalization, innovation, social selling and change management. On acute topics such as new work, new working worlds, communication, leadership and mobility, the auditorium will hear the latest insights from expert Leonie Müller, ex-FIFA referee Urs Meier, pilot group #clearedtoland, professional pilot Philip Keil and Cirque du Soleil "King of the Pickpockets" superstar Christian Lindemann. The "Circle Conference" will be moderated by business journalist and China expert Martina Fuchs and SRF presenter Florian Inhauser.
The Circle Conference thrives on genuine exchange
The organizers Janin Heukamp and Oliver Stoldt worked on the event planning with the hosting partners Flughafen Zürich AG, The Circle Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle and Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle. For Janin Heukamp, it was clear from the start: "The trade fair thrives on genuine exchange and real encounters. Either the fair can physically take place or it will be cancelled." Due to the current situation and the conscientious preparation, the authorities then granted permission for the fair to take place in compliance with a strict protection concept and with a limited number of visitors. Between 800 and 1,000 visitors are expected. Admission is free of charge.
More information: www.circle-conference.com
