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MeetEngland Impact Network

MEIN

Welcome to the MeetEngland Impact Network – uniting experts, elevating excellence. 

This national initiative champions and connects the people shaping England’s global reputation for knowledge, innovation and collaboration.

The Network brings together ambassadors, advocates, academic leaders and sector specialists from across England, uniting their individual efforts into a powerful, visible national movement. By acting as a single strategic umbrella, it amplifies the impact of long-established city ambassador programmes alongside dynamic city partnership networks, all of which open doors to influential academic and industry communities within their destinations.

These leaders play a vital role in attracting new bids and events to the nation, demonstrating that England offers more than just venues and spaces - it provides access to a thriving ecosystem of expertise, innovation and collaboration.

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England: powered by knowledge and innovation 

Today’s most successful conferences are built around the specialist strengths of their host destinations, and England offers one of the richest knowledge ecosystems in the world. 

With globally recognised universities, research centres and industry clusters spanning life sciences, technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, finance, clean energy and the creative industries, England connects associations to leading experts and innovation.

Supported by strong partnerships between convention bureaus, universities and ambassador networks, events in England deliver deeper engagement, stronger collaboration and lasting value for both organisers and host destinations.

England’s ambassador networks: 

Birmingham and West Midlands Conference Ambassador

The Birmingham and West Midlands Conference Ambassador Network is a platform for the region’s greatest minds and leaders to work together in pursuit of a common goal – to attract the world’s leading association conferences to the region.

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A group of people paddleboarding past the Regency Wharf in Birmingham.

Meet Blackpool Ambassador Programme

Meet Blackpool Conference Ambassador Programme is designed to empower and support individuals passionate about showcasing Blackpool as a leading destination for regional, national and international conferences.

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Blackpool seafront and Blackpool Tower.

VisitBrighton Ambassador Programme

The VisitBrighton Ambassador Programme was launched to offer the partnership and support to encourage and inspire local academic, medical and other professionals to bid for national and international conferences to come to Brighton.

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People enjoying drinks and food outside on Brighton sea front at Fortune of War bar in Brighton.

Meet Bristol & Bath Conference Ambassadors

Meet Bristol & Bath Conference Ambassadors are industry leaders or prominent academics who are passionate about showcasing Bristol, Bath and the West of England as a leading conference destination.

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Bristol seen from the river with Clifton Suspension Bridge in background against a blue sky

The Cambridge Conference Ambassador Programme

The Cambridge Conference Ambassador Programme supports its global experts within the city's world-leading academic, science, and technology sectors in attracting and securing events to Cambridge.

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View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

Club Liverpool

Club Liverpool Ambassador Programme is a network of academics, medics and professionals who volunteer their time to help bid for conferences to bring economic growth and value to Liverpool City Region.

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Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

(Hull) VHEY Champions

The Conference Champion programme is aimed at recruiting individuals who are passionate about their specialist field and keen to showcase Hull and East Yorkshire to their national and international colleagues.

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Location: Hull

Aerial view of an expansive cityscape with garden and high-rise buildings

Leeds Conference Ambassadors

The Conference Leeds ambassador programme is designed to support leading industry voices in the city to secure events that expand their networks, global standing and raise the profile of Leeds and its experts.

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Warehouses lining the canal in Leeds against blue sky

Manchester Conference Mbassador Programme

Manchester's Conference Ambassador Programme offers the partnerships and support necessary to inspire and enable individuals to host prestigious national and international conferences in Greater Manchester.

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Aerial night view of Deansgate Square and Beetham Tower Manchester.

Newcastle Gateshead Ambassador Programme

The conference ambassador programme is designed to help academics, researchers and professionals create successful bids and host inspiring and successful conferences in Newcastle and Gateshead.

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View from pedestrian level of the two bridges connecting Newcastle and Gateshead during a summer evening in June.

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Ambassador Programme

A Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire initiative that champions the region and secures conferences that deliver lasting economic and cultural benefits.

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo/dietrich Herlan

Location: Nottingham

View of a modern building on university campus during twilight

Sheffield (Conference) Ambassador Programme

A city-wide initiative dedicated to attracting major national and international conferences to Sheffield, supporting academics, medical specialists, and industry experts to bring events to the city as Conference Ambassadors.

Photo by: Getty Images/Joe Daniel Price

Town Hall, Sheffield at dusk

  • Birmingham and West Midlands Conference Ambassador

    The Birmingham and West Midlands Conference Ambassador Network is a platform for the region’s greatest minds and leaders to work together in pursuit of a common goal – to attract the world’s leading association conferences to the region.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

    A group of people paddleboarding past the Regency Wharf in Birmingham.

  • Meet Blackpool Ambassador Programme

    Meet Blackpool Conference Ambassador Programme is designed to empower and support individuals passionate about showcasing Blackpool as a leading destination for regional, national and international conferences.

    Photo by: Visit Blackpool

    Blackpool seafront and Blackpool Tower.

  • VisitBrighton Ambassador Programme

    The VisitBrighton Ambassador Programme was launched to offer the partnership and support to encourage and inspire local academic, medical and other professionals to bid for national and international conferences to come to Brighton.

    Photo by: Fortune of War

    People enjoying drinks and food outside on Brighton sea front at Fortune of War bar in Brighton.

  • Meet Bristol & Bath Conference Ambassadors

    Meet Bristol & Bath Conference Ambassadors are industry leaders or prominent academics who are passionate about showcasing Bristol, Bath and the West of England as a leading conference destination.

    Photo by: Getty Images/Matthew Roberts Photography

    Bristol seen from the river with Clifton Suspension Bridge in background against a blue sky

  • The Cambridge Conference Ambassador Programme

    The Cambridge Conference Ambassador Programme supports its global experts within the city's world-leading academic, science, and technology sectors in attracting and securing events to Cambridge.

    Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

    View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

  • Club Liverpool

    Club Liverpool Ambassador Programme is a network of academics, medics and professionals who volunteer their time to help bid for conferences to bring economic growth and value to Liverpool City Region.

    Photo by: Oh Me Oh My

    Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

  • (Hull) VHEY Champions

    The Conference Champion programme is aimed at recruiting individuals who are passionate about their specialist field and keen to showcase Hull and East Yorkshire to their national and international colleagues.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Robin Creative Media

    Location: Hull

    Aerial view of an expansive cityscape with garden and high-rise buildings

  • Leeds Conference Ambassadors

    The Conference Leeds ambassador programme is designed to support leading industry voices in the city to secure events that expand their networks, global standing and raise the profile of Leeds and its experts.

    Photo by: Getty Images/RooM RF

    Warehouses lining the canal in Leeds against blue sky

  • Manchester Conference Mbassador Programme

    Manchester's Conference Ambassador Programme offers the partnerships and support necessary to inspire and enable individuals to host prestigious national and international conferences in Greater Manchester.

    Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

    Aerial night view of Deansgate Square and Beetham Tower Manchester.

  • Newcastle Gateshead Ambassador Programme

    The conference ambassador programme is designed to help academics, researchers and professionals create successful bids and host inspiring and successful conferences in Newcastle and Gateshead.

    Photo by: Shutterstock / Toms Auzins

    View from pedestrian level of the two bridges connecting Newcastle and Gateshead during a summer evening in June.

  • Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Ambassador Programme

    A Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire initiative that champions the region and secures conferences that deliver lasting economic and cultural benefits.

    Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo/dietrich Herlan

    Location: Nottingham

    View of a modern building on university campus during twilight

  • Sheffield (Conference) Ambassador Programme

    A city-wide initiative dedicated to attracting major national and international conferences to Sheffield, supporting academics, medical specialists, and industry experts to bring events to the city as Conference Ambassadors.

    Photo by: Getty Images/Joe Daniel Price

    Town Hall, Sheffield at dusk

Find out more:

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MeetEngland Impact Network booklet.pdf

Find out more on the MeetEngland Impact Network - a strategic national initiative designed to elevate and showcase the valuable work of ambassadors, advocates, academic and sector leaders throughout England.

Ambassador programmes in England

England regularly attracts some of the world’s leading association conferences, hosting delegates from across the globe with expertise in fields such as energy, automotive and aerospace engineering, creative and digital, and medical sciences.

Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

Association conferences in England

England regularly attracts some of the world's leading association congresses. With a wealth of knowledge and resources to help plan events, this page highlights the importance of universities, city ambassadors and PCOs who help bring association events together.

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Couple strolling through the grounds of University of Birmingham

England's sector strengths

England is a country fuelled by inspiration and energy. Offering global connectivity, sustainable transport and venues, value for money and an unmatched network of industry and academic leaders, England stands ready to offer a warm welcome for any business event.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jason Hawkes

Aerial view of East London over the Royal Docks, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Stratford. Daytime. The Olympic Stadium, the Water Polo Arena, Aquatic centre, and modern architectural landmarks.

  • Ambassador programmes in England

    England regularly attracts some of the world’s leading association conferences, hosting delegates from across the globe with expertise in fields such as energy, automotive and aerospace engineering, creative and digital, and medical sciences.

    Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel

    View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

  • Association conferences in England

    England regularly attracts some of the world's leading association congresses. With a wealth of knowledge and resources to help plan events, this page highlights the importance of universities, city ambassadors and PCOs who help bring association events together.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Nemorin

    Couple strolling through the grounds of University of Birmingham

  • England's sector strengths

    England is a country fuelled by inspiration and energy. Offering global connectivity, sustainable transport and venues, value for money and an unmatched network of industry and academic leaders, England stands ready to offer a warm welcome for any business event.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Jason Hawkes

    Aerial view of East London over the Royal Docks, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Stratford. Daytime. The Olympic Stadium, the Water Polo Arena, Aquatic centre, and modern architectural landmarks.