OpenRoom Events partners with CloserStill Media

CloserStill Media, the organiser of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, today announced it has partnered with OpenRoom Events, a UK based business that creates retail and healthcare events around the world, connecting c-level end-users with innovative suppliers, through acquiring a major stake in the business.

The OpenRoom team deliver a blend of one-on-ones, discussion groups and inspiring content, building business communities and creating the ultimate networking experience.

OpenRoom was founded in 2004 by Fiona Horan and Emma Faure, who between them have more than thirty years of experience producing business-to-business events and custom content.

“Partnering with the OpenRoom team brings a unique set of skills and event formats to CloserStill Media, while allowing us access to new market and build on existing ones, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Fiona and Emma, as well as their team, to the business” said Gareth Bowhill, CEO of CloserStill Media.

CloserStill Media is one of the fastest growing global events businesses, operating best-in-class business-to-business events throughout the UK. U.S., Europe and Asia. The company delivers events across a range of industry verticals including veterinary, dental, healthcare, learning and HR, enterprise technologies and eCommerce.

“Since our first time speaking with the OpenRoom team we were excited about the differentiated way in which they serve their communities,” said Matthew Butler, MD CloserStill Media. “The OpenRoom team shares our passion and values in delivering best-in-class events, and we look forward to working together with them.”

“CloserStill Media is the ideal partner for OpenRoom, and we couldn’t be happier. There are so many synergies between the two businesses and working with CloserStill will bring innovation and a wealth of expertise which can only benefit our clients” said Fiona Horan and Emma Faure, Founders, OpenRoom.

OpenRoom will retain its existing operating structure with Fiona Horan and Emma Faure leading the business as managing partners, working alongside CloserStill Media’s leadership.

For more information on the retail events portfolio of OpenRoom, please contact hello@openroomevents.com.