Ensure maximum "bang for your buck": EIS Panel 1 | The Planner

K RobertsThe 2015 Event Industry Summit aims to unite event industry stakeholders and qualified corporate buyers and provide a platform for industry-related topics to be discussed by the leaders in the industry, ultimately growing the power of the event industry.

Delegates can expect many informative discussion panels with industry experts on a wide range of industry topics. There will be three sessions with each session having a brief scene-setter followed by a panel discussion lead by a seasoned facilitator.

PANEL 1 SPEAKER

Kim Roberts joined The Forum Company as campus executive chef upon moving to Johannesburg from Kwa Zulu Natal eight years ago. Now as operations director, she is still passionate foodie.

Involved in the hospitality and events industry since 1994, Kim still loves the differences each day brings. Her goal is to continually deliver consistency, top quality, friendly and value service to clients within her business environment.

Kim believes in maintaining a work ethic that is well above average which sets an example to those around her, inspiring them to rise above their own expectations.

A new member to the SAACI advisory board and championing the Intelligence Pillar, Kim looks forward to working time back into the industry she has come to love.

The Forum

The forum company strives to consistently deliver world class food and event management services with South African personality and style. Each of their venues carries the forum company signature: a blend of fine art, style, heritage and architectural features that make them uniquely South African.

The difference is in their iconic spaces, extraordinary experiences, award-winning food, natural lighting, and specialised décor.

Based in Johannesburg, they are the go-to company for upmarket, stylish and sophisticated events, including conferences, exhibitions and bespoke weddings. Our boutique catering services extend from closed boardroom meetings, corporate conferences to intimate celebrations.

They pride themselves on being able to deliver every project with their hallmark professionalism and attention to detail whether it is an intimate dinner party for eight or a cocktail party for 1 000 delegates.

The forum The Campus was the proud winner of the Lilizela Tourism Award for Service Excellence in the MESE category.