The Access Sessions hosted by Access All Areas magazine, provide an unrivalled opportunity to hear first hand how headline events and venues come together, from the planning to the build to the out, from the people who make it happen.
With previous Sessions from Michael Eavis looking at Glastonbury 2007, John Probyn and Steve Allen looking back at the Live 8 production, together with James Bulley introducing the 2012 infrastructure plan, the 2008 programme promises to again feature leading figures in the industry.
The Access Sessions will take place in the first floor seminar suite's for the first time in both the Club and Apex Rooms. Make sure you do not miss them by registering now and selecting the session(s) you want to attend. The Session timetable for 2008 is confirmed as below:
THE TIME OF THE "MY WAY" SESSION HAS CHANGED
Wednesday 23 January
The Apex Room: 14:00 - 15:00 - The Secret of our Success: Philip Beard, CEO of the O2, predicted to be the world's most popular venue 2007 by the Evening Standard despite only opening in June, discusses the site's remarkable first six months.
Thursday 24 January
The Apex Room: 11:00-12:00 - Three colours: Green: Former Deputy Mayor Jenny Jones, one of two Green Party members of the GLA and integral to the groundbreaking Hovis Freewheel, will discuss best environmental practice for the capital's live events.
NEW TIME & LOCATION! The Club Room: 11:00-12:00 - My Way: Licensing Minister/Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe, looks at the impact of legislation on live events and takes questions from the floor.
NEW DATE & TIME!! The Apex Room: 12:15 - 13:15 - On Track: Paul Deighton, chief executive of the London Organising Committee of the Games (LOCOG) and his director of Venues & Infrastructure, James Bulley, deliver a 2012 progress report.
The Club Room: 12:00 - 13:00 - Baker's Dozen: Barry Baker, the Health & Safety Executive's Principal Inspector for the Entertainment, Leisure and Consumer Services sector will be taking questions from the floor.
The Club Room: 14:00 - 15:00 - Live Nation: John Probyn of Live Nation appears again at the 2008 Access Sessions. John returns to steer a forum addressing the implications of HSE initiatives on the ground.
