Samme Allen | Conference Chair | MC | Moderator | Facilitator

“Warm, Uplifting, Decisive, Strong, Confident”

"Samme is an excellent event facilitator! She is full of energy and is able to think on her feet. She is able to inject positive energy into the audience to keep them engaged and energized: She did a great event facilitation for our client in October in Switzerland."

Shuvra Ghatak – Account Manager, Audience for Roche CIT Academy V1

"It's been a pleasure working with Samme at EventLAB. She's a first-class facilitator of discussion, interactive and adept at bringing the best from participants through exceptional subject knowledge and a compelling interviewing style. Samme brings a highly professional approach to everything she does. I would gladly recommend her to other brands looking engage their audiences."

Ed Poland – Co-Founder, Hire Space (for Event Lab)

"We valued her professionalism and eagerness to ensure the event ran smoothly, on time and met with our overall objectives. Her constant enthusiasm was infectious throughout the day. As a facilitator Samme delivered on every level and excelled our first ever Conference from being good to amazing."

Emma Tatlow – National Visitor Project Manager – DEF US Connections at Destination Plymouth

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

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MC/Conference Chair

From opening ceremonies, introducing and interviewing keynote speakers as well as maintaining audience engagement and keeping everything on schedule, I will work with your team to represent your brand and bring your objectives to life on stage.

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Facilitator

From board meetings to corporate workshops and conferences, I am a detailed and dynamic facilitator who connects content with the real world, in an engaging and uplifting way.

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Moderator

Working with a variety of different audiences, I can moderate or MC large or small conferences, meetings and events.

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Business Coaching

From speaker briefings, sales and business development, leadership, personal branding or business strategy, I will take the time to understand your objectives and design your a bespoke coaching program to support your business goals.

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Meeting Architecture and Design

A wide-ranging understanding of not just how to get the very best out of client events, but also how to structure content to ensure the very best return on their investment.

Corporate Events

With natural high energy, positivity and a reputation for getting the best out of people, i am a natural choice for events including sales conferences, annual conventions and corporate away days.

Diversity

Working on a diverse range of events around the world with the ability to tackle sensitive topics, manage energetic debates and cross cultural issues all within pressurised and time sensitive environments.

Passionate

Passionate about gender equality, diversity and well-being as drivers of business success.

What people have said about me

“It was a pleasure working with you as well. You were awesome and made the process seamless. We have nothing but good things to say about you and the Media Studio”

Nyomi Jourdan, National Account Executive, Visit Houston (PCMA Media Studio Sponsor)

“I just wanted to say how grateful we are for all your support, which has no doubt contributed to the overall success of the event. We do truly appreciate the time and effort you put into creating the content for our agenda and I hope you too enjoyed being involved.”

Juliet Price, – Executive Director, HBAA

"Samme facilitated an Event Huddle panel this year and became an instant audience favourite. Pre-event preparation was evident from the get-go, the audience were engaged through out and the post event feedback was amazing. I would have you back in a heart beat"

Kirk Thomas, Managing Director – Event Huddle

Experience

Here are just some of the ways I have helped events and organisations

Roche, Kaiseraugst – ACT IV Academy – CIT

Moderator and workshop leader for a 2 day conference

US Connections/National Tour Guiding Conference

Event Facilitator for a 1-day conference

Fresh Conference 2018

Moderator of the UK hub

Meeting Professionals International – 2019 European Meetings & Events Conference

MC, Moderator and Host

PCMA – Professional Congress Management Association

MC for the Media Studio speakers

HBAA Annual Forum 2017

Facilitated panel debate

IACC Europe Knowledge Festival 2019

Conference Chair and MC

European Society of Anaesthesiology

Opening Ceremony MC EUROANAESTHESIA 2019

“I believe that understanding the key outcomes and objectives, ensuring participants are engaged and ensuring content is delivered in the most effective way are the key success factors to all meetings and events.”

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Supporting the success of your meeting with pre-meeting design as well as exceptional understanding of the key outcomes and objectives, I will ensure that your participants are engaged, and that content is delivered in the most effective way.

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From my blog

Read more about what makes me tick and my musings

A year in the life of the MC…June

by samme | Jul 2, 2019 | Conferences, Events, Facilitation, MC

“Flamin June” “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane,” said Julie Andrews in My Fair Lady. I wish! It rained in Spain, stayed warm in Vienna and was pretty nice in Niagara! Welcome to June’s blog friends. As you might have noticed (if you are super observant) I...

A year in the life of a female MC…May

by samme | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorised

“The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit” – Thomas Malory How are we at the end of May? Seriously, who is pressing the fast forward button on the remote. This is the 5th month of this incredible journey and my...

A year in the life of a female MC…April

by samme | Apr 30, 2019 | Conferences, Events, Meetings

T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month, my friend. It promises so much of hot summer days in slumber spent and winter left so far behind” I think that pretty much sums up the month of the female MC! April has been a month of preparation, client...

A year in the life of a female MC…March, master of winds..and life storms!

by Samme Allen | Apr 1, 2019 | Conferences, Emcee, Events, Facilitation, MC, Meetings, Uncategorised

March, master of winds, bright minstrel and marshal of storms that enkindle the season they smite. March: An Ode Algernon Charles Swinburne So that’s the first quarter of the year done! Wow. First quarter of a new business. March has been a month of reflection,...

Life of a Female MC – International Women’s Day – Balance IS better!

by samme | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorised

I am SO grateful for all the amazing women in my life. During these times of setting up a new business and general life challenges, the women (and some men!) in my life offer my motivation, inspiration, friendship, support and so much more. It is nice to...

A year in the life of a female MC…February

by samme | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorised

So, January disappeared quite quickly, but the cold across the US and Europe remains. As do the moods of many. February can be a really tough month for most in the northern hemisphere. Spring seems a long way off. Although towards the back end of this month, the sun...

Life of a female MC – Mindfulness Moment – The Alternative Blog

by Samme Allen | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorised

Musings come in many forms. As many of my clients and friends know, wellbeing is paramount in my world. It becomes real when you realise your only product is you! Here a few mantra’s I follow to keep my energy levels up, my emotions in check and my body in some sort...

And it’s a wrap – Musings from a magical conference

by samme | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised

I am home from 5 days in the Hague. Not what one would call a holiday although I am definitely going back as a tourist. I was there to MC and host MPI European Meetings and Events Conference. 330 delegates all anticipating what to expect with a theme of Changing the...

5 Top Tips to get the best out your MC/Facilitator Hire!

by samme | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorised

1 –The Early bird catches the successful meeting. Hire your MC/Facilitator before or at the early stages of planning your event. You are bringing this person in to help engage, connect and support your participants with the content and objectives of the conference....

A year in the life of a female MC…January.

by samme | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorised

So, changing your business, or pivoting as my friend @MiguelNeves suggests is exactly what I’ve done, this year 2019. I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions any more. My life goals are already out with the Universe and the new journey is beginning now so let’s do this!...

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LET’S TALK!

For a free 15 minute consultation to see how I can support your event please book an appointment today.

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Or Email

Or call/whatsapp