Hospitality & Events Network Wales

South Wales Networking Event | October 2026

Sponsored by Ludo Cardiff

Our next networking event will take place at Ludo Cardiff and will feature a presentation from Rebecca Edwards-Symmons, Chief Executive of Team Wales.

Rebecca will talk to the group about how Team Wales took the Commonwealth Games 2026 by storm! Wales have competed in every Commonwealth Games and 2026 saw records broken plus a Team Wales medal won on every day of the 10 days of competition.

Why attend?

Hear from Rebecca of her experiences in Scotland including the ceremonies - a must for all events experts.

Network with fellow event & hospitality professionals

Explore opportunities for referrals and new business

Build valuable connections with peers and industry leaders

📅 Event details

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Ludo Cardiff, 117 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DY

Format: Start with networking, followed by our main presentation and more networking to close

🎤 Speaker

Rebecca Edwards-Symmons is the Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Games Wales, a role she has held for nearly four years. Commonwealth Games Wales is responsible for assembling and leading Team Wales to compete on the global stage at the Commonwealth Games, one of the world’s most inclusive multi-sport events. The Games are unique in bringing together able-bodied and para-athletes within the same team, reflecting Wales’ commitment to equality, inclusion and excellence in sport. Glasgow 2026 was one of the most successful Games for Team Wales achieving 31 medals.

Rebecca brings a strong commercial and strategic background to the role and has created one of the strongest events schedules across sport in Wales, launching the Team Wales Business Club a few years ago. Prior to joining Commonwealth Games Wales, she held senior leadership positions in professional sport, alongside extensive experience in digital, marketing and media. She has also worked with major organisations such as Amazon UK and Yell, where she developed expertise in brand development, digital transformation, audience engagement and data-driven marketing.

Combining elite sport leadership with commercial, digital, and marketing expertise, Rebecca is passionate about driving high performance, inclusivity, and innovation, ensuring Team Wales continues to thrive and inspire on the international stage and in Cymru.

🚍 Getting to Ludo Cardiff

DRIVING

There is no parking at Ludo Cardiff but the closest car park facility is NCP Cardiff Westgate Street.

Location: Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DZ

WALKING

Ludo Cardiff is located on St Mary Street

Location: 117 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DY

👉 Book your place

Spaces are limited. Secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of hospitality and events in Wales.

SPONSORS:

Venue & Refreshments – Ludo Cardiff

Thank you to the generous team at Ludo for providing the fabulous event space & refreshments for the event. More: https://ludobars.com/venues/ludo-cardiff/

Pease note that your contact details will be shared with our sponsors

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