Be our Guest at Ashdown Park Hotel – UK
United Kingdom , United Kingdom£3,200.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 2 sessions of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
About us
DBF is a leading agency specializing in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) networking events within the UK and French markets.
The DBF team operates on the principle that business is fundamentally built on personal connections, trust, and strong relationships
Over a decade of events
For over a decade, DBF has honed and perfected two flagship events that cater to both buyers and suppliers in the MICE industry. These events, recognized as the best in the UK and French markets, consistently deliver exceptional value. Explore the “Be Our Guest” and “All About People” events on these pages to discover why, after 14 years, they continue to set the standard and keep getting better.
People
Our industry revolves around "People," and we remain committed to always focusing on you. We'll continuously adapt and evolve, but we'll never forget that it's all about "you."
Professional
With 84% of senior buyers and clients participating, we ensure the perfect mix of people for those seeking the real decision-makers.
Selective
We've hosted 80+ events, connecting more than 600 suppliers with over 2,000 buyers. Each participant is carefully handpicked, ensuring a personal and tailored experience every time.
Upcoming events
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All About People – The Octant Douro, Porto Portugal – FR
£4,950.00
Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, 25-30 slots of 15 minute “1on1” sessions. Activities, networking, lunches, dinners, and quality time with clients
All About People – Intercontinental, Ljubljana Slovenia – UK
£5,200.00
Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, 25-30 slots of 15 minute “1on1” sessions. Activities, networking, lunches, dinners, and quality time with clients
Be our Guest – Paris – FR
£3,100.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 1 session of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
Be our Guest – Mondrian Bordeaux les Carmes – FR
£3,100.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 1 session of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
Be our Guest at the Fairmont Windsor Park – UK
United Kingdom , United Kingdom£3,200.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 2 sessions of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
All About People – Excelsior Lido, Venice Italy – UK
£5,200.00
Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights, 25-30 slots of 15 minute “1on1” sessions. Activities, networking, lunches, dinners, and quality time with clients
Be Our Guest – The Hilton on Park Lane, UK
£3,200.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 2 sessions of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
Be our Guest – South of France – FR
£3,100.00
Includes: Overnight Accommodation, 1 session of "1on1", drinks, dinner and breakfast
"Quality always Beats Quantity"
Testimonials
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the quality event you hosted over the weekend. The group of people, the suppliers, and the activities were exceptional.
Richard BuxtonBrandfuel Ltd 
Thank you so much for everything this weekend. It was my first DBF Event but I certainly hope not my last.
You brought together a truly wonderful mix of people and the format was excellent.
Fun, relevant and educational all in one go… well done!
Iago BarbosaFIRST 
WHAT. A. WEEKEND!
I wanted to say a huge, huge, thank you to you both for such a wonderful weekend.
Everything about this weekend was spectacular! The destination, suppliers, activity, venues and of course you guys.
Charlie KeensTeam Manager | BCD Meetings & Events 
I think it’s been one of the best events of this kind I have ever attended and this demonstrated how professional and dedicated you were….and it’s of course all about people! Everything was flawless from the quality of the buyers to the fantastic venue and great activities
Silvia SprinceanaMarriott Italy 
Super intéressant ces rendez-vous et le dîner très convivial, c’est une formule parfaite!
Marie de Thé Agence Lully 
A HUGE thank you for such an incredible event. I can’t tell you how good it felt to be back at an event in person.
Joanne Blacker Event Marketing Lead for EMEA at Meta 
It was great to meet new suppliers and also reconnect with suppliers we are already in contact with. As always it was lovely to see you both and catch up with industry friends.
Donna HodgesInception Events Ltd 
The way you are planning and communicating with the hotels is great. You should keep everything the same! I Love it.
Valentina MIzziInterContinental Malta 
Your organization and hospitality was top notch, and I look forward to attending more events with you soon!
Tiffany AlejandrinoEl Palace Barcelona 5* GL 
Nous vous remercions vivement pour cette belle invitation.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment et surtout rencontré des partenaires très intéressants.
Sara RAOUHHOPSCOTCH TRAVEL 
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FAQ
Learn more about the events we run and don’t hesitate to contact us with any or all other queries you may have!
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If your goal is to grow your network and meet qualified MICE agents, then this is the event for you ! This is the small but effective event that allows you to do a week of sales calls in a day Qualified clients and exceptional networking. In both the UK & French market.
It sees 10 slots of 15 minute meetings.
If you expand your network even further and meet MICE buyers (agents and corporate end-users), in one event, then this format will suit you even more. This event runs in the UK & France.
This event had 2 sessions of “1on1” meetings. Each session has 10 qualified meetings of 15 minutes each.
In this prestigious event you have the possibility to build real business relationships over a weekend.
Top UK MICE Agents and quality appointments. Always in a relaxed and informal style.
This has 2 sessions of “1on1” meetings. Your meetings are 15 minutes and you have a maximum of 28 slots.
Note: The clients request to see you so the quality is assured!
We do not overbook on the supplier/host side. By doing this we keep the right balance at our events. Never will you see more suppliers then buyers.
- “Be our guest” Agents Only, no more then 10 suppliers (and 20 clients)
- “Be our guest” Agents & Corporates, no more then 15 suppliers (and 20 agents and 20 corporates)
- “All about people” UK Clients Only, no more then 50 suppliers (and a max of 100 clients)
Express your interest in time as full is full.
We do not allow sharing tables for the simple reason that it effects the balance between Buyers v Suppliers.
Exceptions and rules -> But they have to be really special
We are always looking for potential “new” venues to get involved. If you are interested in hosting (co-hosting) one then just reach out.
Note: We do prefer you to have been at one of our events!
The costs for suppliers includes:
- The overnight accommodation (Be our guest, 1 night. All About People, 2 nights)
- The “1on1” meetings.
- All pre-arranged F&B in the program.
So no extra costs apart from your personal expenses.