Ross Wheeler on designing technology-rich live experiences
Creative and technical production in live events is undergoing rapid change as audiences demand richer experiences and clients expect broadcast-level...
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Bakers Basco urges tighter controls on reusable event equipment
Bakers Basco is calling on festivals, caterers and event suppliers to take stronger responsibility for the management of reusable equipment,...
The Meetings Show adds on-site crèche for delegates’ children
The Meetings Show is set to introduce a fully staffed on-site crèche at its next edition, positioning itself as an...
AI-Media expands AI captioning and translation for events
AI-driven captioning and translation technologies are becoming central to how conferences, exhibitions and hybrid events are produced and consumed. One...
AEV selects Voyage Control as logistics partner from 2026
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced a new logistics partnership with Voyage Control, appointing the company as its...
Crowne Plaza Newcastle refreshes meetings and events strategy
Crowne Plaza Newcastle has set out a renewed strategy for its meetings, events and hospitality business, positioning people, agility and...
Cheese rolling festival adapts to extreme heat challenges
A traditional cheese rolling festival in the Cambridgeshire village of Stilton went ahead in hot and humid conditions on Sunday,...
AEG Presents names first GM for new British Airways ARC
AEG Presents UK has appointed experienced venue executive Robbie Powell as the first General Manager of British Airways ARC, ahead...
Sustainable Event Summit marks 10th edition at Showman’s Show
The Sustainable Event Summit (SES) is set to return to the Showman’s Show on Wednesday 21 October for its tenth...
Wyboston Lakes leader recognised for inclusion in hospitality
Wyboston Lakes Resort’s food and beverage leader has been named as a role model for inclusion in the hospitality and...
JMIC sets new leadership and climate agenda for events
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) has outlined a new strategic direction for the global business events sector, unveiling changes...
Regulated event management diplomas launched in England
Event School London has introduced a suite of regulated event management diplomas at Levels 4–7, positioning the programmes as a...
Tecna shifts from single stands to connected brand worlds
Exhibitors are rethinking how they show up at trade shows and consumer events, moving away from treating each stand as...
Qdos and NoNonsense to Support NOEA Awards 2026
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has confirmed that Qdos Event Hire will continue its long-standing support for the organisation's...
beam opens registration for 2026 forum on human connection
beam has begun registrations for its Annual Forum 2026, confirming dates, venue and the overarching theme for the association’s next...
Olympia Events announces promotion of Carly Gibbs to General Manager of new ICC
Olympia Events, managed by Legends Global, has announced the promotion of Carly Gibbs to General Manager of Olympia’s new International Convention...
4YaParty recognised for sustainable event delivery
London-based event supplier 4YaParty Weddings & Events has been recognised for its sustainability-led approach to weddings and celebrations, taking the...
Rozie Synopsis secures four wins at 16th Eventex Awards
AI-native event experience platform Rozie Synopsis has been recognised with four accolades at the 16th edition of the Eventex Awards,...
Harrogate Convention Centre strengthens leadership with new hire
Harrogate Convention Centre has appointed Jamila Bray as Head of Venue Sales and Marketing, a move aimed at bolstering the...
RFU seeks marketing campaigns executive for Twickenham events
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is recruiting a marketing campaigns executive to support its Twickenham Experience Limited business, strengthening marketing...
Optima 1 targets leaner, smarter exhibition stands for 2026
By 2026, the exhibition and trade show environment is expected to be more demanding than ever for organisers, exhibitors and...
Harrow School unveils dedicated venues brand for events
Harrow School is formalising its role in the UK events market with the launch of a dedicated venues brand, Harrow...
Wine tasting data powers smarter sales at major London showcase
For UK wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines, the annual portfolio tasting in London has evolved from a traditional showcase...
Bombay Sapphire Distillery elevates experiential event design
Corporate and brand events are increasingly expected to offer more than a room, a stage and a schedule. As attendees...
CHS Manchester to Co-Create New AI Tool Live With Delegates
CHS Manchester is planning a live collaboration with delegates to help shape an industry-focused artificial intelligence tool, positioning the September...
The Belfry Hotel & Resort deepens involvement with beam
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has expanded its involvement with beam, one of the UK’s principal associations for business events...
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 Opens with Record-Breaking Show Floor
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 has opened in Germany as its largest edition to date in terms of exhibitor floor space, underscoring...
How EMEA Agency Culture Is Shaping Global Event Growth
Organisations delivering experiential and hybrid events across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are rethinking how internal culture underpins...
London Event Executive Role Highlights Evolving Skills Demand
A new event executive vacancy in London is drawing attention to how the skills profile for early-career event professionals is...
Immersive 1890s Paris Experience Showcases AV-led Storytelling
A new London-based immersive production is using advanced audio-visual design to transport audiences to the cabaret world of 1890s Paris,...
