How It Works

What are Meet the Buyer events?

The Smarter Way to Connect Buyers and Suppliers

Meet the Buyer Platforms are designed to create efficient, results-driven business connections.

We bring Buyers and Suppliers together in a structured, targeted environment – saving time, eliminating guesswork, and driving meaningful conversations. Here’s how it works:

Buyers share their specific project requirements.

We carefully match them with relevant Suppliers who can meet their needs.

Meetings are pre-arranged, allowing both parties to skip the cold calls and get straight to productive conversations.

Who We Are

Founded in 2012, we’ve been connecting Buyers and Suppliers for over a decade, creating opportunities that save time and deliver real results. With over 12 years of experience, our team has perfected the art of bringing the right people together at the right time.

Our mission is simple: to streamline the process of building meaningful business relationships, helping companies achieve their goals faster and more efficiently.

Evolution of Platform Events

November 2012

Launched our first-ever event: Facilities Platform.

October 2013

Expanded with the debut of the Construction & Design Platform.

July 2014

Added the Catering Platform to the lineup.

April 2015

Expanded our portfolio with the launch of the Architecture & Design Platform

March 2017

Levelled up with a move to InterContinental London – The O2 and a bold rebrand.

July 2019

Catering Platform relocated to a larger hotel to accommodate its growing scale.

November 2022

Construction & Design evolved into Projects & Development.

December 2023

Merged Projects & Development and Architecture & Design into a single powerhouse event.

November 2024

Catering Platform moved again to host an even bigger and better event.

March 2025

Unveiled a new brand identity and launched our new website.

Meet the Team Behind the Platforms

Launched the company in 2012 and still steering the ship.

Phil Halcrow

Director

Joined forces with Phil in 2012 and masterfully crafts the meeting schedules to make every connection count.

James Buckland

Director

Part of the original crew, connecting buyers and suppliers since day one.

Patrick Stenhouse

National Sales Manager

Helping buyers and suppliers find their perfect match, one deal at a time.

Pete Brown

National Sales Manager

Keeps the numbers in check and everything running smoothly.

Colette Brown

Accounts Manager

The detail-whizz, making sure every attendee’s info is spot on.

Louise Porter

Events Admin

All things marketing – making sure the word gets out in all the right ways.

Lauren Sanders

Marketing Manager

Our Event Platforms

Discover how each platform fosters conversations, connects industries, and builds lasting business relationships.

Connecting facilities professionals with industry-leading suppliers, this platform fosters partnerships that drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Discover tailored solutions and build meaningful relationships that elevate facilities management across diverse industries.

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Uniting catering professionals with top suppliers, this platform sparks collaboration and innovation in food and hospitality. Build connections that enhance creativity, streamline processes, drive culinary excellence, and elevate dining experiences.

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Empowering professionals in construction, architecture, and design, this platform brings together experts and suppliers to shape innovative projects. Engage in conversations that inspire progress, deliver impactful results, and discover endless possibilities.

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