MAD//North to Stay at Aviva Studios Through 2027
MAD//North is set to return to Manchester’s Aviva Studios in March 2027, confirming a third consecutive year at the venue...
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UK wedding law reforms could reshape venue revenues
The UK government has opened a consultation on plans to update marriage legislation in England and Wales, signalling potential changes...
How Exhibition Stand Design Is Evolving Beyond the Booth
Product videos, brochures and supplier research are now just a click away. For many buyers, the discovery phase starts and...
CHS Manchester expands 2024 learning programme across three stages
CHS Manchester is set to deliver its most extensive education programme to date this September, introducing a three-stage format designed...
AEO launches #ChooseEvents drive to boost event careers
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has launched a coordinated, industry-wide campaign under the banner #ChooseEvents, aiming to promote careers...
How 3D interior rendering is reshaping event design
Event design teams are under growing pressure to translate complex brand concepts into immersive environments while operating with tight timelines...
National Gallery posts record year for commercial events
London’s National Gallery has reported its strongest year on record for commercial events, driven by rising demand from brands, broadcasters...
NoteAffect Extends AI Classroom Platform to Remote Attendees
NoteAffect has expanded its AI-powered in-person learning platform to support live streaming for remote participants, targeting event organisers and training...
Corporate AV spend shifts from equipment to experiences
Corporate event buyers are increasingly moving away from transactional audio-visual (AV) hire and towards experience-led design, reshaping how budgets are...
QEII Centre at 40: Four Decades of Event Tech Evolution
As London’s QEII Centre marks its 40th year as a leading venue for conferences and business events, one of its...
Cvent Accelerate Singapore 2026 to Spotlight AI and Event-Led Growth
Cvent has confirmed the return of its flagship Asia-Pacific conference, Cvent Accelerate Singapore 2026, positioning the event as a regional...
Colja Dams Tops 2026 European Event Agency Leader Ranking
Colja Dams, co-CEO of VOK DAMS worldwide, has secured the top position in the 2026 edition of the international Top...
Dutch Barrier Services to Debut New Safety Systems at Roskilde
Dutch Barrier Services (DBS) has been appointed to provide an extensive safety barrier solution for Roskilde Festival 2026, introducing three...
New guide promotes neuro-inclusive networking at events
Networking remains one of the primary reasons professionals attend business events, yet for many neurodivergent participants, traditional formats can be...
beam shortlisted for UK association excellence award
UK-based association beam has been named a finalist in the Best UK Association (up to 1,500 members) category at the...
Maximising Small Business Impact at Trade Exhibitions
Participating in trade exhibitions remains a significant investment for small businesses, both in terms of budget and time away from...
How subtle sound design elevates modern live events
Live events are often remembered not as a continuous experience, but as a few standout moments: a product reveal, a...
Power 30 ranking opens for UK’s most sustainable event agencies
Entries have opened for the 2026/27 edition of the Power 30 Most Sustainable Agencies UK, a programme that highlights UK-based...
Event venue bodies urge broader UK business rates relief
Two leading UK meetings and events associations have welcomed new government plans to cut business rates for parts of the...
IMEX paper highlights shifting role of destinations
IMEX has released a new white paper examining how changing relationships between people and places are reshaping the role of...
Outdoor Events Sector Responds to UK Government Shift
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has issued a response to the formation of the new UK government, broadly welcoming...
Liveline fund opens to support UK grassroots music venues
Applications have opened for the latest round of the Liveline fund, a scheme designed to help grassroots music venues, independent...
Allianz Stadium to Stage Major 2026 Electric Mobility Event
Allianz Stadium in Twickenham has been confirmed as the future home of Everything Electric GREATER LONDON, with the large-scale electric...
NOEA Training Day Secures Founding Sponsors from Event Supply Leaders
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has secured early backing from three prominent suppliers for its newly launched Training Day,...
Preparing historic event venues for 2026 demand
Historic buildings are increasingly in demand as event spaces, with corporate planners, luxury wedding specialists and cultural organisers all competing...
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms opens rooftop Terrace Club
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in central London has introduced The Terrace Club, a rooftop space aimed at expanding options...
CHS Manchester unveils Discover Manchester event programme
Manchester is set to use its homegrown trade show, CHS Manchester, as a live showcase of its capabilities as a...
Meetings Industry Association reacts to new UK leadership
The UK’s meetings and business events sector has begun to set out its expectations of the new government, following the...
beam Annual Forum 2026 focuses on relationships and resilience
The 2026 edition of the beam Annual Forum brought together agency owners, venue operators and service providers to examine how...
Royal Society venue blends heritage with modern event tech
In central London, the Royal Society has emerged as a notable option for organisers seeking a blend of historic prestige...
