Present Communications rethinks event value with hybrid production
Introduction As organisers reassess what it means to stage an event in a digital-first era, audio-visual and streaming specialists are...
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Informa names David Lynn to lead Dubai joint venture inD
Introduction Informa has appointed David Lynn as chief executive of inD, the company’s Dubai-based partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre...
Vodafone launches 5G network slicing for crowded live events
Introduction Vodafone Business has introduced commercial 5G network slicing in the UK, targeting organisations that need assured connectivity at high-density...
Women in Exhibitions NA names new board to expand impact
Introduction The North America chapter of the Women in Exhibitions Network has appointed a new board of directors, signalling a...
Sledge forecasts Q2 event trends in storytelling and hybrid
Introduction Creative agency Sledge has released its outlook for the second quarter of the year, identifying how brands are reshaping...
Montgomery Group expands aviation reach with SAF acquisition
Introduction Montgomery Group, one of the UK’s longest-established independent event organisers, has acquired Sustainable Aviation Futures (SAF), a global conference...
Premagic names Adam Parry as strategic advisor
Introduction AI-led event technology company Premagic has appointed Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live and the Event Technology Awards,...
Agent Analog debuts text-based AI concierge for live events
Introduction Agent Analog, an artificial intelligence-powered concierge tool designed specifically for live events, has officially launched, aiming to reframe how...
Event pro’s 30-day marathon drive highlights mental health
Introduction An event industry professional has reached the midpoint of a demanding charity initiative designed to spotlight mental health across...
Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur debuts AI tools for events
Introduction Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has introduced a bundle of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities designed to support meetings, incentives,...
How anti-ordinary celebrations are reshaping event design
Introduction Personal celebrations are shifting away from traditional formats and towards experiences that feel more individual, immersive and frequent. This...
QEII Centre posts third consecutive year of record revenue growth
Introduction The QEII Centre, one of London’s best-known conference and exhibition venues, has reported record sales growth for the third...
Olympia Events hires executive chef ahead of F&B move in-house
Introduction Olympia Events has named Steven Morris as its new executive chef as the London venue prepares to take direct...
Stadium awards spotlight UK venue excellence for 2026
Introduction Stadium Experience has released the official list of nominations for The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2026, confirming 76...
Taylor Lynn Corporation expands with Altrincham office move
Introduction Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), a long-established UK event and experience agency, has relocated its headquarters to new premises in...
PRG names Darren Pfeffer as chief commercial officer
Introduction Production Resource Group (PRG), a major global supplier of technology and services for live events and entertainment, has appointed...
Conference tech shifts toward simpler, workflow-first design
Introduction Conference technology is entering a new phase in which simplicity and workflow alignment are becoming more important than the...
Verve restructures leadership as founder steps into executive chair role
Introduction Verve, The Live Agency, has announced a change in its senior leadership structure as the company positions itself for...
Templant acquisition signals power shift in UK event infrastructure
Camfaud Group, best known as the UK’s largest concrete pumping operator, has acquired Essex-based temporary power specialist Templant, in a...
Barbican London retains MIA Gold accreditation for fifth time
Introduction The Barbican in London has once again secured MIA Gold accreditation, marking the fifth time the venue has achieved...
Asembl.group expands to Australia as revenue tops £40m
Introduction Asembl.group, a collective of specialist agencies focused on live experiences, has established a permanent presence in Australia, marking its...
Eventflow unveils AI assistant to automate exhibitor queries
Introduction Event operations platform Eventflow has introduced an AI-powered assistant aimed at handling routine exhibitor questions and easing the pressure...
Opus Agency expands global reach with Wave acquisition
Introduction Opus Agency has acquired UK-based Wave Marketing Communications, a full-service creative events agency, in a move aimed at deepening...
Olympia London to host UK debut of Premier Padel P1
Introduction Olympia London has been selected as the venue for the UK’s first elite professional padel tournament under the Premier...
ECOsmart adds independent audits ahead of EU greenwashing rules
Introduction Greengage Solutions, the company behind the ECOsmart sustainability certification, has confirmed that independently verified auditing will be introduced to...
Nth Degree & INVNT combine to build global live events group
Introduction Nth Degree, a long-established player in event design and delivery, has announced that global brand storytelling agency INVNT will...
Five principles redefining the design of global summits
Introduction As international summits proliferate and competition for senior delegates intensifies, organisers are under pressure to move beyond traditional conference...
Report exposes sleep and stress crisis for in-house event teams
Introduction A new UK research report is drawing attention to the wellbeing challenges facing in-house event managers, revealing persistent stress,...
Wyboston Lakes resort plans flexible 900sqm venue for 2026
Introduction Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedfordshire has announced plans for a new purpose-built events space, The Box, scheduled to open...
Exhibit 3Sixty & ASKO earn Better Stands Gold at kbb Birmingham 2026
Introduction Exhibition contractor Exhibit 3Sixty and premium appliance manufacturer ASKO have received the Better Stands Gold award for their joint...
