Business Info - issue 138

The PA Show, formerly known as the office* show, takes place on February 26th and 27th at Olympia London. The event is dedicated to the development and education of PAs, EAs and employees in executive support roles. Organisers Mash Media made the decision to rebrand the show earlier this year to better reflect its position as the only two-day exhibition dedicated to this market. The show is complimentary to attend and encourages visitors to grow both personally and professionally. Optional training sessions are available for booking to provide you with additional knowledge and skills, while networking opportunities help you gain new contacts. Education The PA Show conference programme provides training and personal development for visitors, with CPD- accredited sessions on a variety of subjects to help you grow and flourish in your role. There are four theatres, each focused on a different theme: Key Skills Theatre, Personal Development Theatre, The Future PA Theatre and Event Management Theatre. Sessions available include: n How to get your head around Office 365 by Melissa Esquibel n Become a OneNote ninja in one hour by Lizebeth Koloko Green n How not to communicate by Lindsay Taylor n Save 90 minutes a day using Outlook by Paul Pennant n Empathetic listening and positive communication by Candy Bowman n Taking control of the perception others have of you by Dani Littlejohn n Beyond #Metoo and #Timesup - the role of men and women in the workplace by Catherine Arden n Learning to lead by Elizabeth Wakeling n The PA as an Event Organiser by David Lovett-Hume n How to choose the right technology to manage your event by Mehram Sumray-Roots The show also includes an aspirational Keynote Theatre, which is complimentary to attend, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by high achieving professional women. This year's keynote speakers include: Laura Belgrado, Project Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the President KIND International at Mars Inc; Catherine Meyer, journalist, best-selling author and co-founder and President of theWomen's Equality Party; and Melissa Esquibel, a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Office Specialist Master. In her Keynote, Overwhelmed by Technology: Staying relevant in a fast moving world , Esquibel will introduce three winning strategies for not only keeping up with the tech that supports your business, but how to actually lead innovation from your role. Exhibition The show floor is packed with a host of exhibitors, covering everything from meeting facilities and entertainment for corporate events to office equipment and stationery. This allows visitors to meet and compare suppliers, discover the latest in workplace solutions and make contacts to help with event planning. Demonstrating the breadth of companies represented at the show, confirmed exhibitors include hotel booking platform for business travel Roomex; office paper company The Navigator Company; coffee subscription service Pact Coffee; and supplier of digital print solutions Mode Print Solutions. ...And more The PA Show is co-located with International Confex, an event for organisers of national and international events, and the Event Production Show for the UK's live event sector. This co- location offers additional opportunities for visitors interested in event planning, bringing together a wider selection of suppliers in one place. This year, the OMYAGUE LONDON Luxury B2B Gifting Fair will be held within the same premises as the PA Show, showcasing a diverse selection of quality corporate gifts. Business executives or professionals in charge of buying high-end corporate gifts who would like to visit the OMYAGUE Pavilion should apply for a visitor's badge within their PA Show registration. www.thepashow.com EXHIBITION P2P Magazine | 13 www.p2pmag.co.uk The PA Show 2019 The office* show returns under a different name The aspirational Keynote Theatre provides visitors with the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by high achieving professional women