The Association of Professional Declutters and Organisers (APDO) has announced the dates for its next annual conference (11 and 12 May 2022), and at the same time has revealed the opportunities available for brands wanting to raise their profile at this highly-regarded event.
A two-day learning opportunity for APDO members and the general public, this year’s conference topic is ‘Time for a Change’ – driven by the many adaptations needed to be made over the last two years not only in business but in people’s personal lives, and constant discussions over sustainability. Also, a fitting theme as the association moves its conference out of London and to the North West (Manchester) for the first time.
Despite the global situation, the organisation and decluttering industry has continued to grow; APDO has seen its membership almost double in size over the past couple of years and there are now over 420 members including an increasing international presence that ranges from the Cayman Islands to Hong Kong, to Estonia. APDO’s last face-to-face annual conference held in 2019 was a sold-out event attracting 120 delegates and speakers from the UK around the world, and in May 2021 the virtual conference attracted 150 delegates.
In previous years, APDO has operated a highly-effective partnership programme with sponsors making valuable connections with members, who in turn welcome the opportunity to find out more about the services that the company offers. APDO is now inviting likeminded brands to collaborate for sponsorship opportunities for its 2022 conference, with very affordable bronze, silver and gold packages available.
The association is also offering exhibition stand packages for a nominal fee of only £50 + VAT.
Sian Pelleschi, APDO’s Conference Director commented, “We have all experienced significant changes both in our home and working lives over the last 24 months, with further adaptations likely to be made. Our homes have become our offices, our businesses have had to change direction and our lives have been hugely impacted.
“A key focus for a lot of businesses is to become more sustainable and eco-friendly moving forward, looking at how we can impact our world in a positive way. This year’s conference theme aligns well with the ambitions of many companies, and we look forward to partnering with relevant brands who share our aims to further boost this motion.”
