MICE Expos:
Buyer Engagement
CHS | Manchester 2026
CHS Manchester 2026
- Buyer Engagement & Industry Consultancy
Catch the MICE supported the inaugural CHS Manchester event, held at Manchester's AO Arena on 30 September 2026, providing independent consultancy services focused on buyer engagement and recruitment, industry relationships and partnership development, on the run-up to the event.
Drawing on our extensive network within the UK meetings and events industry, alongside more than 25 years of professional experience in Manchester, the North West, and the wider UK, our engagement included targeted buyer outreach, industry introductions, and relationship-building activity.
This project forms part of Catch the MICE's wider experience of helping event organisers, venues, destinations and industry suppliers connect with relevant audiences and develop new business opportunities.
Our Involvement
Our consultancy services included:
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Buyer Recruitment & Engagement: Identifying and engaging corporate event planners, meeting professionals and prospective buyers.
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Industry Outreach: Connecting with established professional networks to build awareness and encourage participation.
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Regional Business Engagement: Developing connections across Manchester and the wider North West, including the Chamber of Commerce, local business organisations and regional enterprises.
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Relationship Development: Strengthening connections between the meetings and events industry and the wider business community.
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Business Development: Supporting industry introductions and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
Our appointment was announced by CHS ahead of the inaugural event, recognising our experience and connections across Manchester and the North West.
Read CHS's original LinkedIn announcement →
Celebrating a Successful Manchester Debut
The inaugural CHS Manchester brought together hundreds of event professionals, buyers and suppliers, providing an opportunity to showcase the strength of the UK meetings and events industry and Manchester's growing profile as a destination for business events.
With more than 300 venues and suppliers represented, a well-supported Hosted Buyer Programme and a programme of education, networking and fringe activities, the event provided a valuable platform for industry engagement and new business connections.
The Manchester Calling welcome reception at Manchester Central added to the occasion, celebrating the city's hospitality and bringing the industry together ahead of the exhibition.
For Catch the MICE, it was particularly rewarding to see the event come to life, having contributed to buyer recruitment, industry outreach and relationship-building during the preparation stages.
We congratulate the CHS team and everyone involved in delivering the inaugural event.
Why This Engagement Was So Special For Us
Manchester has long held an important place in the UK meetings and events industry, and it was particularly rewarding to work with people who share our enthusiasm for the city and the wider North West.
For us, one of the highlights was the opportunity to meet and engage with so many influential industry professionals, business leaders and regional advocates, all contributing in different ways to Manchester's continuing development as a destination for conferences, meetings and events.
With Manchester enjoying renewed national attention following the appointment of its former Mayor, Andy Burnham, as Prime Minister, it was an especially interesting time to reconnect with the city's business community and those championing its future. The opportunity to develop new relationships, strengthen existing connections and exchange ideas with people who are passionate about the region was particularly valuable.
It was equally rewarding to attend CHS Manchester in September, reconnect with buyers and industry colleagues, and see the inaugural event brought to life.
With Thanks...
We are proud to have played a part in the preparations for CHS Manchester's inaugural event. Our sincere thanks go to the CHS team for the opportunity to be involved, and to the many buyers, industry colleagues, business organisations and regional partners we had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with along the way.
Ultimately, it's the people, the conversations and the relationships that make our industry so special, and these are the experiences we value most. We wish CHS Manchester and everyone involved continued success.
That makes CHS Manchester a strong fit, a major new industry event with real ambition, in a city Stuart knows well, supported by a network-led approach that is all about getting the right people in the room.
Engagement Status...
Catch the MICE's consultancy engagement with CHS Manchester has now concluded. We do not currently represent or provide consultancy services on behalf of CHS Manchester or CHS Yorkshire Limited.
Connecting People. Creating Opportunities...
At Catch the MICE, we believe successful business development begins with meaningful relationships.
Whether supporting event organisers, connecting buyers and suppliers, or helping destinations and venues reach new audiences, our focus remains on creating opportunities through knowledge, collaboration and trusted industry connections.
Looking to connect with the right people? Let's talk.
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