CEO
D R P UK Ltd
Dale Parmenter is the CEO of DRPG and has more than 45 years' experience in the presentation and communication industry. He began his career as a filmmaker before founding DRPG, which has grown into a global team of more than 420 people across multiple international locations.
Under Dale’s leadership, DRPG has earned major recognition, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Growth and B‑Corp certification. A strong advocate for sustainability, Dale integrates environmentally responsible practices across the business. He is equally passionate about developing talent, with DRPG consistently recognized as a top employer. His industry contributions have also been widely acknowledged, including being named CIPR Leader of the Year in 2022 and West Midlands (UK) Leader of the Year in 2025.
Dale remains committed to inspiring teams, clients and partners through meaningful communication, creative excellence and a long‑term focus on responsible business growth.
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Events can play a major part in engaging internal and external audiences and can be integral to success. However, some business leaders rank events low on their list of priorities for investment. Learn what you need to do to change perceptions and put events at the top of everyone's list. Receive practical advice on how to inspire, engage and include stakeholders in experience design.
Learning outcomes:
Illustrate potential barriers that leaders have to investing in events
Gain strategiesto change leaders' perceptions on events
Define what's important for stakeholder management
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.50 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain G: Stakeholder Management, 0.5 credits
* CSEP Approved