Downing Conferences and Events
Meet The Team

Benjamin Buttery
Head of Conference Services
Email: bb542@dow.cam.ac.uk

Angela Gentile
Conference Services Manager
Email: ag314@dow.cam.ac.uk

Kerry-Ann Eglinton
Conference and Weddings Coordinator
Email: kag50@dow.cam.ac.uk /

Eszter Horwood
Conference and Events Coordinator
Email: ev255@dow.cam.ac.uk

Pawel Wyskielski
Howard Theatre and Conference Support Manager
Email: av@dow.cam.ac.uk

Molly Payne
Events and Administration Co-ordinator
Email: mp832@dow.cam.ac.uk

Michal Berlinski
Conference Support and AV Technician
Email: av@dow.cam.ac.uk
Our team
The Conference Office was established at Downing in the late 80's, with Summer Schools dating back over 33 years. What started as an individual running the office alone, has now expanded to a highly experienced team of 8. Our staff have many years' experience in the Conferencing industry and offer exceptional service and support from your initial enquiry, on the day support, through to the conclusion of your event.
Our team have a great friendship and regularly have outings together, which translates to how efficiently we work as a unit to ensure all guests have the best experience when they use our modern and unique facilities. The dedicated Conference Office Team are always on hand to help with any requirements and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and effortlessly for your event.
Our highly experienced Conference Support offer on the day technical assistance or set up required, so there is no need to worry. Conferences and Functions using our state of the art Howard Theatre will have the Theatre Manager's services throughout the duration to run all your AV requirements so you can have peace of mind it will run smoothly on the day. Kerry-Ann, our Wedding Coordinator, has over 20 years experience within hospitality and is dedicated to ensuring that your day is as special and perfect as can be.
We look forward to welcoming you to Downing College and working with you on your next event!