Seattle Convention Center recognized as key U.S. venue amid evolving experiential landscape
Background and context The U.S. events sector is entering the second half of 2026 with a mix of large-scale conventions,...
Month: July 2026
Canadian event sector sees tourism, venue, and hospitality upgrades ahead of peak season
Background and context Canada's event and tourism sectors are entering a busy season with a series of local initiatives and...
New Las Vegas venues expand options for 2026 meetings and events
Background and context Las Vegas continues to build on its position as a leading meetings and events destination, with a...
Experiential activations set the tone for Cannes Lions 2026
Background and context Cannes Lions has long served as a barometer for the state of brand experience and creative marketing....
Onboard:earth unveils Canopy & Coast for nature-focused events
Onboard:earth, a sustainability-focused travel initiative for the live events sector, has introduced Canopy & Coast, a new programme aimed at...
Frictionless Check-In: Combining Biometrics with Pre-Printed Smart Badges
The first few minutes of an event often shape an attendee's entire perception of the experience. Long registration queues, manual...
Inside Agency EA’s production of the Obama Presidential Center opening week
Background and context The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago drew national attention, bringing together political leaders, community...
New event venues expand meeting options in San Diego for summer 2026
Background and context San Diego is preparing for a busy summer 2026 season with a wave of new venues aimed...
UK inquiry urges stronger government backing for business events
The UK’s business events sector has received renewed attention from policymakers following the conclusion of a parliamentary inquiry into major...
Sodexo Live! scores big at Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards
Sodexo Live! has marked a strong showing at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2026, with its teams taking home...
Purpose-led wedding showcase highlights ethical event choices
A collaborative wedding showcase between The Clink Events and Royal Museums Greenwich has placed social impact and sustainability at the...
UK committee sets out priorities for future of business events
A long-anticipated UK parliamentary report examining the role and future of business events has been released, following more than a...
London’s CAKE PICNIC Blends Branded IP with Experiential Event
CAKE PICNIC, a community-focused cake-sharing event concept, returned to London this summer with a new twist: a collaboration with children’s...
Stadium sector marks event excellence at 2026 awards
Specialist events and hospitality teams from stadiums across the UK came together to recognise operational and commercial excellence at the...
Hyve enters legal tech events market with LegalTechTalk deal
Global business-to-business events organiser Hyve has moved into the legal technology arena with the acquisition of LegalTechTalk, a European event...
Prism Events strengthens focus on hybrid and virtual delivery
Prism Events is sharpening its focus on hybrid and virtual event delivery, drawing on more than 18 years of experience...
BCU study exposes retention fault lines in UK live events
New academic research into the UK live events workforce suggests that the sector’s talent difficulties stem less from a shortage...
Sentiment Analysis Micro-Polling: Taking the Emotional Pulse of Your Audience in Real-Time
The modern event experience is no longer measured solely by attendance numbers or session completion rates. Organizers increasingly recognize that...
Gamified Q&A: Moving Beyond Basic Polling to Interactive Ecosystems
Gamified Q&A: Moving Beyond Basic Polling to Interactive Ecosystems Audience engagement has become one of the defining success metrics for...
Ultra-Low Latency Streaming: Achieving Sub-Second Delays for Global Hybrid Events
Hybrid events have evolved from simple livestreams into fully interactive experiences where virtual attendees expect to participate as naturally as...
Audiologic named certified provider distributor for L-Acoustics in UK and Ireland
Background and context Audiologic has been appointed Certified Provider Distributor (CPd) for L-Acoustics in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with...
Spectera system supports major RF deployment at the 79th Tony Awards
Background and context The 79th Tony Awards brought together a dense mix of wireless audio, intercom, and control systems in...
Sennheiser Spectra system supports audio delivery at Archbishop of Canterbury installation
Background and context The recent installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury brought together a large-scale ceremonial service, live music, and...
Wireless audio upgrade targets high-quality karaoke experiences
Background and context Karaoke has become a staple attraction in bars, clubs, family entertainment venues and private events worldwide. As...
Eco-conscious wedding demand reshapes venue and supplier choices
Environmental considerations are moving to the centre of wedding planning, with couples increasingly prioritising sustainability before they choose a venue,...
Vertical Video Integration: Optimizing Live Event Feeds for TikTok and Reels
The rapid rise of short-form video platforms has fundamentally changed how audiences discover, experience, and share live events. While large...
WTM London marks first year under new event director
World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the travel and tourism sector’s largest global marketplaces, has completed its first full...
Newcastle’s event boom signals shift beyond London hubs
Newcastle is emerging as one of the UK’s most closely watched event destinations, as a surge in visitor numbers and...
AI-Directed Multi-Cam Switching: Broadcasting Hybrid Events with a Skeleton Crew
Hybrid events have permanently reshaped expectations for live event production. Audiences no longer distinguish between the in-person and virtual experience—they...
Sparq strengthens creative leadership with new director
Sparq has appointed Helen Sutcliffe as Creative Director, reinforcing its shift from a predominantly technical and AV-focused provider to a...
