• The business opportunities created by London 2012
• CompeteFor – Applying for contracts and the supplier registration process
• Current opportunities on CompeteFor for our industry
• The success stories to date from the UK and Overseas
• Future opportunities in the pipeline

Speakers:
Mike Mulvey, Chief Executive, London Business Network
Andrew Ghijben, Senior Partnership Manager, Business Link in London

• Methodology and Approach
  
• Scale and Scope
  
• Space and Financial Modelling
  
• Concepts of Operation
  
• Timelines

Speakers:
Prof. David Russell, Founder, The Russell Partnership (Appointed by The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd)
Jan Matthews, Head of Catering, Cleaning & Waste , The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd

• Why Sponsor the Games?
  
• Why were IHG chosen?
  
• What is IHG's role in delivering the games?
  
• What benefits will IHG get out of the sponsorship?

Speaker:
Chris Hale, Head of London 2012, InterContinental Hotels Group

Speaker:
Chris Daniels, Head of London 2012, Activation / Wholesale, Lloyds TSB

• Industry links with colleges to develop relevant skills
  
• Individual businesses taking initiative to fast-track staff
  
• Restaurants creating training opportunities
  
• How to attract a bigger pool of staff

Speakers:
Martin-Christian Kent, Research and Policy Director, People 1st
Chris Galvin, Galvin Restaurants
Amanda Vinnicombe, Director Talent Development EMEA, InterContinental Hotels

• Visit Britain & Visit London’s initiatives, objectives and strategy for the hospitality sector in the run up to the Games
• The legacy story from the Commonwealth Games in Manchester
• Meeting the needs of the Orange Armada and opportunities for local partners

Speakers:
Chris Foy, Head of 2012 Games Unit, VisitBritain
Hans van Driem, Managing Director, Holland Business Promotion Office