Immediate Live
Sally Bent is an accomplished event management professional with extensive experience in leading various high-profile events in the UK. Currently serving as Event Director at Immediate Live since May 2019, Sally previously held the position of Show Director at Brand Events, overseeing the renowned Handmade Fair. Notable roles at Upper Street Events Ltd include Portfolio Director, where Sally managed prestigious events such as MOVE IT and MOVE FIT, and Research & Development Director, which focused on launching new shows and securing key sponsorships. Sally's earlier roles include Event Director for Gadget Show Live and Marketing Manager for multiple technology-focused events, where significant visitor engagement and industry recognition were achieved. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History and Economics from The University of Manchester.
Immediate Live
Immediate Live is the UK’s leading organiser of unmissable consumer events and experiences that connect and inspire audiences through live and online content. In 2019 Upper Street Events and River Street Events were acquired by Immediate Media, bringing together over 40 years of specialist event experience with a world-class producer of magazines and digital platforms. Immediate Live is the partnership between these three great businesses. Between us we own and operate some of the best-loved brands in the UK, engaging over 87 million passionate consumers globally each month. Immediate Media’s ownership signifies a new chapter for our brands, reaffirming our market strength and position and enhancing our ability to offer our consumers world-class content, products, services and experiences. We work closely with the communities and markets we operate in, continually looking for ways to evolve and improve the products and experiences we deliver utilising our collective experience and data driven insight. From new launches to digital content, online masterclasses and virtual events, we embrace change to create exciting new experiences for our audiences and commercial partners.