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,...
Industry News
UK MP to open The Meetings Show 2026 in London
Martin Rhodes MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events and Labour MP for Glasgow, has been confirmed...
gther hires ex-BBC Studios producer to bolster client strategy
Event technology provider gther has brought in former BBC Studios senior event producer Hana Robinson to strengthen its client experience...
Olympia announces latest wave of new venue openings for June 2026
New music and entertainment venue, British Airways ARC, Hyatt Regency London Olympia, and a curated mix of bars and restaurants...
First Sight Media strengthens live event tech team
First Sight Media has expanded its technical team with three new appointments, reflecting rising demand for professional video, streaming, and...
Occasionall Group Launches TOG 100 to Honour Event Staff
The Occasionall Group has introduced a new recognition initiative, TOG 100, designed to spotlight the frontline professionals who deliver its...
Showstop e-learning expands to nine languages
The Showstop Procedure e-learning programme, first introduced in March 2026, has been expanded with new language options, reflecting growing international...
Asembl.agency names Natalie Glasgow managing director
Asembl.agency has named Natalie Glasgow as managing director, installing dedicated senior leadership to oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations as it...
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Marks 50 Years in UK Events
Hilton Birmingham Metropole is marking its 50th anniversary, underscoring half a century as one of the UK’s most established conference...
Industry survey explores Purple Guide Primary Authority
An online consultation has been launched to gauge industry backing for a Primary Authority agreement linked to the Purple Guide,...
Regent’s Events rolls out new digital platform and venue upgrades
Regent’s Events, the venue and events arm of Regent’s in central London, has embarked on a brand transformation programme that...
Rise AV expands Elevate leadership scheme for women in AV
Rise AV has confirmed a second year of its Elevate leadership programme in the UK, building on what the company...
ECOsmart sustainability certification enters Australian market
Greengage Solutions has formed a new partnership with travel specialist Discover the World to introduce its ECOsmart sustainability certification to...
UK leaders say AI drives greater need for in-person meetings
Artificial intelligence may be transforming how organisations work, but new UK research suggests it is not replacing human interaction. Instead,...
Fast Forward 15, Destination Toronto back women in events
Fast Forward 15, the mentoring and professional development initiative for women in events, has agreed a new strategic partnership with...
Business Design Centre names new head of exhibition services
The Business Design Centre (BDC) in London has promoted experienced team member Hayley Constable to the role of head of...
Raccoon Media Group to Relaunch National Outdoor Expo as OutdoorXpo
Raccoon Media Group has announced plans to overhaul and relaunch The National Outdoor Expo under a new identity, OutdoorXpo, with...
Science Museum runs three concurrent corporate conferences
London’s Science Museum has delivered its second triple corporate conference day within six months, hosting three separate client events across...
BMA House adds wellbeing partner to boost human sustainability
BMA House has entered into a partnership with wellness events specialist Be In Your Element to integrate tailored wellbeing experiences...
Brands at Work acquires Chorus to expand experiential offer
Brands at Work has acquired creative agency Chorus in a move aimed at delivering more connected brand experiences that span...
UK Music presses government on ticket touts and EU touring
UK Music has urged the UK government to move ahead with promised reforms on secondary ticketing and post-Brexit touring, warning...
DRPG expands 2026 work experience to grow creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has outlined plans to significantly expand its work experience programme in 2026, aiming to give students...
Exhibit 3Sixty renews ESSA health and safety accreditation
Exhibition stand contractor Exhibit 3Sixty has renewed its Health & Safety Accreditation from the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA),...
Clermont Hotel Group revamps Tower Suite for London events
Clermont Hotel Group has relaunched the Tower Suite at The Tower Hotel by Thistle, reintroducing a redesigned event venue to...
Goodwood Adopts Eventflow AI Tool for 2026 Partner Operations
Goodwood has selected event technology provider Eventflow to support partner and exhibitor operations across its 2026 events programme, introducing an...
How Hotels Are Evolving Into Immersive Event Venues
Hotel properties are increasingly being asked to deliver more than traditional conference rooms and banquet halls. As delegate expectations evolve,...
Beam appoints Katie Niland to strengthen exhibition strategy
Beam has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Katie Niland, Commercial Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort,...
IAPH to Bring World Ports Conference Back to London in 2026
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has confirmed that its flagship World Ports Conference will return to London...
Associations rethink event value as delegate needs shift
Associations are re-evaluating what success looks like for their conferences and meetings, with value, engagement and evolving delegate expectations rising...
Policy Forum to Spotlight UK Major Events Inquiry Progress
The Business of Events has confirmed the first wave of speakers and contributors for its 2026 Policy Forum, highlighting that...
