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An exciting
programme of events
Our programme of activity combines the very best of virtual and in-person to offer you a variety of ways of maximising your membership at The Forum. Every year’s activity is framed by three flagship conferences in April, June and November. These are then complemented by regular learning sessions, network events, webinars, and other group activities both virtually and in-person.
Conferences
A mix of virtual and in-person conferences
We offer in-person and virtual conferences to give everyone the chance to be involved.
Our virtual conference agendas are always packed with inspiring keynote speakers, practical and interactive Workshops and Technology Showcases to keep you up to date with the latest trends in technology, and how make the most of your technology stack.
The Forum hold key conferences through out the year including our flagship Customer Strategy and Planning conference, Best Practice Showcase and Autumn conference, that offer a great opportunity to learn, share and network
Upcoming conferences
Our professional community is a unique, safe place to meet and share best practice. Join our Network Groups and Special Interest Groups to discuss your challenges and explore new ideas with like-minded professionals.
Virtual Network Groups
Larger groups, discussion content will be shared by a Forum team member or other speaker, followed by the opportunity for discussion and questions, meet peers and network with other organisations.
Planning
Insight
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Special Interest Groups
If you have a specific topic, or challenge you’d like to discuss with other members, let us know so we can invite you to a Special Interest Group. These smaller interactive sessions will provide an opportunity to take a deep dive into a topic.
You can also join in on the discussion within our Forum Community App.
Network Groups
Are you a Director or Senior Leader?
Join our regular forums to raise standards in customer operations together. The Forum holds events for leaders to network and hear from inspirational speakers throughout the year.
Leadership Events
Learn & Transform
The Forum
Webinars
Webinars are hosted by The Forum or in association with our partners, offering help and guidance in the industry to the latest technology and Best Practice.
Upcoming Webinars
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Select from a vast range of focussed modules covering technical and professional skill sets
Pay as you go
Access one at a time from just £65, building up a dedicated pathway or draw-down fund
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Affordable and accessible, make it easy for your team to focus on their personal development
Interactive workshops
Engaging exercises and thought leadership. Interactive discussion, practice and learning
Group Mentoring & Networking
Continuing support, guidance and sounding board for up to 6 months
Professional Development
Growing self-awareness, confidence, capability and impact in your business
Build your own Learning Academy
Create a bespoke programme for your teams. Deliver on-site to avoid travel
Find out more about all our Learning Academy options. We offer a wide range of ways to learn.
Learning Academy
Raising Standards
Gain external recognition
for your hard work
Our Awards showcase successful initiatives that make our operations great for colleagues and customers. Gain external recognition for your hard work, recognising those who are leading the way. We help raise standards in many types of customer operations, from digital channels, face-to-face service, back office and a mobile (field-based) workforce to contact centres or sales operations.
Enter Awards
Awards open for all
Your journey of recognition starts here. Open to all professionals in the customer contact industry - showcase your success in
embedding or forging ground-breaking new approaches.
Innovation & Transformation
Recognition for change in the business and culture with tangible step change
Teams & Individuals
Recognition for teams and managers, analysts, coaches or rising stars
Partnerships
Recognising the value of partnerships and collaboration in technology
Learn, share & Transform
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If you would like to know more around our events or have an informal chat around joining The Forum please contact either:
The Forum
– Events
e:
events@theforum.social
t: 0333 123 5960
or
Dave Vernon
- Director of Membership & Best Practice
e:
dave.vernon@theforum.social
t: 07956 497 800