What a powerhouse week of learning, reflection, and strategic discussion the LAEOG online conference provided! Travel, work commitmenst and alternate time zones has meant its taken us a couple of weeks to reflect on the week.

The commitment shown by the Local Authority Event Organisers Group (LAEOG) to delivering this level of focused, high-calibre content is exactly what our industry needs to stay ahead of compliance and risk management. For those who attended, the value was immense; for those who missed it, here’s a snapshot of the essential discussions.

Supporting LAEOG & Mastering Event Control

This month, we supported LAEOG, leading  a Control Room Operations knowledge session  with key topics from our @skillsforjustice accredited Control Room Operations Management course. We took a deep dive into control room design, incident management, logging and exercising with principles that can apply to any scale of event or venue. With a number of attendees now planning training for their teams, for more information on training and exercising contact us via the website.The Week’s Key Takeaways

While we weren’t able to attend every online session, the comprehensive line-up is a powerful reminder of how vital and indispensable the LAEOG network is to our sector. The breadth of topics addressed across the five days was exceptional, ensuring every critical operational area was covered:

• Safety & Compliance Deep Dive: The week kicked off with crucial insights from Anne Marie Chebib of the UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA), covering everything from raising SIA standards to the ongoing development of Martyn’s Law. The essential safety coverage concluded with Carl Haggeman of ADIPS on funfairs.
• Strategy and Open Forum: The mid-week LAEOG Open Session with Helen Thackeray and Adrian Hodgson facilitated necessary community discussion, tackling complex topics like Police Costs and the operational impacts of the Brockwell Park Festival Ruling.
• Data and Welfare: Attendees also benefited from the “Value of Events” Research Project—giving us the data needed to advocate for our sector—and Janthea Brigden of Nipperbout Event Childcare, who focused on comprehensive child welfare in event planning.

The LAEOG Membership Advantage

The calibre of speakers and the urgency of the topics discussed throughout the week clearly underscore why LAEOG is such an important event in the calendar and an indispensable resource. The specialist content shared—from Controlled Events to UKCMA—is designed exclusively for LAEOG members, helping local authorities and event professionals navigate an increasingly complex landscape year-round.

As with each event industry body, we are pleased to offer exclusive discounts on our specialist training courses to LAEOG members, helping you upskill your teams effectively.

If your team didn’t have full access to these invaluable sessions, there is still an opportunity to benefit from the network. LAEOG is currently offering additional staff memberships at £40 per person, allowing more of your team to access this dedicated network and future learning events.

Ready to discuss your next commercial project or upskill your team in Control Room Operations? Contact us today.