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Cally Beaton is IOR dinner speaker

UK: Cally Beaton, the stand-up comedian, speaker and podcaster, has been announced at this year’s after dinner speaker at the IOR Annual Dinner.

Known for her appearances on QI, the Apprentice You’re Fired and Radio 4’s The Museum of Curiosity, Beaton brings a unique mix of humour, energy and business insights.

A limited number of individual places are still available for this year’s Annual Dinner, which takes place on 12 February at the Hilton London Bankside. 

Individual ticket prices start at £235.80 and include a welcome drinks reception, three-course meal including 1/2 bottle wine and water.

To secure your place, visit https://ior.org.uk/events/annualdinner.

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