Clarion Events

==Background==
According to its website "Clarion Events can trace its roots back to 1947 and takes great pride in being one of the oldest independent event organisers in the UK. More recently the firm has developed an international portfolio of brands and now has interests in a number of global vertical industries". Clarion Events About US Accessed 26th February 2015 They create networking opportunities for a range of sectors, attracting "buyers with spending and decision-making power who are looking for solutions and innovations to help move their businesses forward. Putting them in contact with the providers of these solutions, and with each other, is our overriding objective, always." Clarion Events About US Accessed 26th February 2015 Clarion Events operate across multiple sectors, including Defence & Security, Gaming & Gambling, Life Sciences, Oil & gas, Cards and Payments, Power & Utilities, Telecoms, and a range of sectors. Clarion Events Our Key Sectors Accessed 26 February 2015 
The company operates globally with over 500 staff organising over 200 networking events each year. With offices in the USA, Germany, Brazil, Singapore, UAE, The Netherlands, Turkey, South Africa and the UK Clarion claims to have an 'effective and broad platform to support our sector growth plans and provide the infrastructure for new business development' . Clarion Events Our Markets Accessed 26 February 2015 
==Clarion Defence and Security==
*Organiser of one of the world's biggest arms trade fairs Defence Systems and Equipment International DSEI, held most recently in September 2017.
*Organiser of the first ever Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference, held 16-18 October 2017 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre
===People===
*Rear Admiral Simon Williams OBE
== Gaming and gambling events ==
===International Casino Conference: 2 February 2015 ===
This conference is organised annually by Clarion in cooperation with the European Casino Association. It provides a "comfortable and confidential environment to exchange views on the most burning issues affecting the land-based industry". ICE Totally Gaming International Casino Conference Accessed 26th February 2015 The agenda for 2015 included: updates on the newly elected European Commission, the transformation of customer experience, results from a mystery visits project and a progress review of resort-style gaming in Europe. ICE Totally Gaming International Casino Conference Accessed 26th February 2015 
Speakers included: Ron Goudsmit, Chairman, European Casino Association (ECA) Simon Thomas, CEO, The Hippodrome, Harrie Temmink, Deputy Head, Online & Postal Unit, DG Internal Market & Services, European Commission, Marc Campman, CEO, Love Social Media, and Damià Calvet Valera, Director, Generalitat de Catalunia. ICE Totally Gaming International Casino Conference Accessed 26th February 2015 
Harrie Temmink, Deputy Head, Online & Postal Unit, DG Internal Market & Services, European Commission presented a session on What will be the outlook of the new European Commission? where he gave delegates an overview of the new Commission and what its working framework will be and a discussion on developments around infringement cases, the recommendations on consumer protection and responsible advertising, integrity of sport and match-fixing, and protection against fraud and money laundering. ICE Totally Gaming International Casino Conference Accessed 26th February 2015 
==Lobbying firms==
*Luther Pendragon Luther Pendragon profile 2016, Registrar of consultant lobbyists, accessed 3 May 2016
==Affiliations==
*Clarion Defence pays membership fees for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces
== References ==
Category:Gambling IndustryCategory:Gambling Industry - EUCategory:Web of InfluenceCategory:Arms Industry