Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2017 | Page 38

ED&I EXPO
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The ED&I networking dinner took place on the evening of 6 September, and
provided a relaxed environment in which industry members could meet and mingle.
Dinner is served
The end of the first day of the expo was
rounded off by the ED&I networking dinner,
a lively night of good food, drinks and
dancing. Guests were given the opportunity
to unwind, mingle and make connections
with other key players in the industry. After
a drinks reception in the atrium, guests
made their way into the dining hall for a
three-course meal.
Show organiser David Kitchener spoke
briefly to thank everyone for their support
of the inaugural ED&I Expo, as well as his
expectations for next year’s show. Looking
to the future, he discussed his plans to
work with the industry to get the most out
of the ED&I Expo in 2018.
He also introduced Tessa Ogle, who
spoke briefly about the work being done
by the Electrical Industries Charity. She
highlighted the charity’s Challenge for a
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Cause, which aims to raise £250,000 to
purchase a house to safeguard the future
of Caz Dickinson and her family, as well the
charity’s dedication to working with industry
partners to carry out any renovation work
which the house might n