B2B
2024
Now in its ninth year, our Barn to Boardroom (B2B) networking event is a fabulous chance to get all us IC and engagement professionals together in one (big barn) room to share our challenges and experiences. B2B is the place to be to hear from our line up of IC pros who have been there and done that and have got the t-shirt to prove it.
The event takes place in our beautiful corner of the West Sussex countryside which gives everyone the time, space, and freedom they need to breathe in and think creatively.
At B2B you’ll bump into old friends and make new ones as well as getting the low-down from our speakers. We’re a friendly bunch and get five star reviews every year so come along for a chat and some fun (we’ll even throw in a few drinks and a bit of dinner!)
See you there!
99%
say it’s a relaxing and friendly environment
97%
say it has interesting and varied talks
93%
say there is the chance to connect with peers
90%
say there are fresh ideas
89%
say there is the chance to share challenges
What to expect from the day
12:00
Barn to Boardroom is held in a converted barn in Lurgashall, just outside of Haslemere. Attendees usually arrive around 12pm, with plenty of parking you can drive here, get dropped off or with Haslemere Station nearby, lifts can be arranged.
12:30 – 17:00
Introductions and talks will start kicking off around 12:30, with a variety of engaging speakers, topical discussions and plenty of chit-chit with your peers.
17:00 onwards
The Surgery’s famous HamburgerBarn® BBQ will be ready at 5pm for all you meat eaters and plant lovers, with a bar & local tipple tasting too!
Our speakers for 2024
Our speakers this year will all focus on leadership and listening – more speakers will be announced soon!
Get to know Barn to Boardroom a little better
Hear from our attendees
Lisa Pantelli
Internal Communication Director – A&G & Technology
I was having too much of a good time yesterday at Barn to Boardroom with the some of the A team Sarah Meurer, BA. MA and Richard Etienne (Kevin Ferneyhough Catherine Adenle and Melody Smith – you were missed!) sharing our learnings from our Elsevier Experience programme.
Duncan Mills
Group Internal Communications
Well what a lovely way to spend a sunny summer’s afternoon. ☀️ Great to attend The Surgery’s Barn to Boardroom event in the heart of the Sussex countryside, with the chance to meet and catch up with IC folks from companies big and small.
Sarah Meurer, BA. MA
Vice President Global Communications at Elsevier
Employee Experience (EX) is alive and kicking at Elsevier and yesterday myself and the team shared Ten Top Tips to making EX a reality in your business at this year’s Barn to Boardroom IC event. Thanks to the amazing work of colleagues from around our business Lisa Pantelli (She/ Her) Richard Etienne Nicole…
Sam Bleazard
Storytelling at Fortnum & Mason
👨🌾 Yesterday was a day of learning – so here’s just a flavour of the insights I picked up at the fantastic Barn to Boardroom event hosted by Carly Murray and her team yesterday afternoon. 👨🌾
Lois Baily
Internal Communications Specialist at GBG
Great to catch up with our friends at The Surgery today for their annual Barn to Boardroom internal comms event. 💕 #barntoboardroom
Sarah Meurer, BA. MA
Vice President Global Communications at Elsevier
Really looking forward to attending and speaking at Barn to Boardroom this Wednesday on the topic of Disruption with Carly Murray Sam Bleazard Laura Campbell (Bean) and Kate Hughes. #barntoboardroom #internalcommunications