C&IT INCENTIVES RETREAT
Sopwell House, 7-8 December 2026
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Sopwell House
The C&IT Incentives Retreat 2026 will be heading to Sopwell House, a luxurious Georgian country house hotel nestled in 12 acres of peaceful Hertfordshire countryside, just outside St Albans.
Located at Cottonmill Lane, it offers a tranquil escape and award-winning spa just a 20-minute train ride from Central London.
Sopwell House is the perfect combination of a comfy home from home and a luxury place to escape.
Why you have to visit:
- 12 Acres of countryside elegance: Immerse yourself in a serene Georgian estate featuring 12 acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens.
- Luxury on-site accommodation: Stay in 1 of 126 stylish bedrooms and suites, including the exclusively gated Mews Suites for VIPs and key stakeholders.
- World-class dining & relaxation: De-stress with award-winning dining—from Pan-Asian small plates at Omboo to classic British menus—plus access to the world-class Cottonmill Spa.
- Effortless premium networking: Connect with industry peers in dedicated, lounges, private bars, and sunlit garden terraces built for natural conversation.
- 15 Flexible, high-spec event spaces: Whether planning to host an intimate board meeting, a major conference, or a lavish gala, Sopwell House's light-filled, versatile suites cater to all groups from 10 to 700 guests with ease. This is your perfect opportunity to benchmark and see exactly how a leading venue delivers exceptional outcomes on a range of occasions.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Content Sessions
Hear from event pioneers in our insightful content sessions focusing on current industry trends.
Ice Breakers
We’ve arranged team-building activities to help you break the ice and get to know your fellow forum goers.
1-2-1 Meetings
Meet with industry suppliers in tailored 1-2-1 meetings. Our unique matching software will ensure meetings based on both corporate and supplier preferences.
Networking
Build meaningful connections with like-minded professionals through networking breaks, team building activities, dinner and evening entertainment.
Luxury Accommodation
Stay at Sopwell House, a country house hotel, creating the perfect backdrop for inspiration and indulgence.
Food & Drinks
All meals, refreshments and drinks will be provided for the duration of the forum.
WHY THIS IS THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT
ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS YOU CAN'T REACH ANYWHERE ELSE
This isn't another networking event. Every delegate is pre-qualified, budget-holding and actively planning events - meaning your meetings are with people who actually make decisions and can take action. No wasted conversations, just real connections that move the needle.
✔️ DECISION-MAKING INFLUENCE You have responsibility for - or significant influence over - supplier decisions and event budgets
Do I qualify?
✔️ ANNUAL EVENT BUDGET Your organisation runs events with an annual budget of £250K or more
✔️ LIVE RFPS
You're actively reviewing suppliers with current or upcoming briefs or RFP's
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