Office Management & PA Show

Event Dates
2015-02-18 - 2015-02-19
Organizer
Event contact title
Mrs
Event contact first name
Emily
Event contact last name
Brouder
Email
ebrouder@mashmedia.net
Event contact telephone number
020 8971 8282
Notes
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm URLs: Booking: http://atnd.it/21200-0 Twitter: http://atnd.it/21200-2 Price: Free
Description
The Office Management & PA Show (OMPA) is one of the leading events for PAs and office professionals. A visit to OMPA provides an unrivalled mix of business, education and networking opportunities. The role of the PA is expanding at an exponential rate. Taking place at Olympia on 18th & 19th February, under the new ownership of Mash Media, the OMPA show will be co-located with International Confex and the Event Production show - the two leading shows for the meetings and events industry - in recognition of the ever-expanding role of PAs and office professionals. With 96% of PAs now involved in organising or running some kind of event for their business be it: meetings; conferences; seminars; awards ceremonies; incentive travel; training; and of course, parties, OMPA is a must-attend date for your diary. The OMPA Show has become one of the UK's leading events for office managers and PAs, attracting over 2,500 visitors with considerable decision-making power, purchasing authority and influence. Education is one of the key features for OMPA 2015, with a variety of inspirational, compelling and interactive talks. As well as workshop sessions, OMPA will present a series of focussed and practical masterclasses covering everything from negotiation skills, mastering LinkedIn, resilience and Microsoft Office. OMPA is the essential date for your diary, guaranteed to provide plenty of inspiration, colour and content for your next event, as well as providing education, networking and business opportunities covering the full spectrum of PA and office manager responsibilities.
Exhibitor information
Kim Allingham, Catherine Arden, Deborah Shaw, Jeremy Jacobs, Paul Pennant, Richard John, Liz Sinclair, Merryl Futerman, Josephine Green, Naomi Johnson, Alyson Reay, Amanda Johnson, Andrea Osborne, Angela Dawson, Ekaterina Lengefeld, Clare Balding
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact