CHS Manchester Opens Registration and Expands Fringe Line-Up
Registration is now open for the first edition of CHS Manchester, as interest from event professionals and suppliers continues to...
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Seen Presents appoints first head of operations for global scale-up
Experiential agency Seen Presents has created a new senior leadership role, appointing Alex Smith as its first head of operations...
Event Sector CTBIE: New Identity for Security Working Group
The UK’s collaborative security forum for event and venue organisations has adopted a new identity, signalling a closer alignment with...
New study values UK outdoor events at over £25bn a year
New research has put the annual economic contribution of the UK outdoor events sector at a minimum of £25 billion,...
Legends Global report links live events to social resilience
Legends Global has released its first "Goosebumps Effect" report, highlighting how shared live experiences in sport and music are contributing...
Pointr and Eventbase Enhance Wayfinding at Major Medical Meeting
Pointr and Eventbase have partnered to deliver integrated indoor navigation for one of the world’s largest orthopaedic gatherings, embedding AI-driven...
Garsington Studios joins Lime Venue Portfolio’s UK lineup
Lime Venue Portfolio has expanded its UK network with the addition of Garsington Studios, a newly developed venue set in...
TwitchCon Europe puts accessibility first at Rotterdam 2026
TwitchCon Europe is set to return in 2026 with a renewed focus on accessibility, positioning its Rotterdam edition as a...
Little Box Office adds in-platform ticket returns with Nuweb
UK-based ticketing provider Little Box Office has introduced an in-platform ticket returns feature, extending its existing partnership with Nuweb Group....
Event Tech Atlas 2.0 refines discovery for event planners
As the number of digital tools for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and hybrid experiences continues to grow, event professionals are under...
Pinstripes & Peonies Open Second Hand Flower Shop
Creative floral design company Pinstripes & Peonies has launched The Second Hand Flower Shop at New Covent Garden Flower Market...
UK Crowd Management Association names new vice chair
The UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) has appointed Daniel Blackwood, founder and managing director of ResponSec Ltd, as one of...
Evolution Dome expands US footprint with new Orlando base
Evolution Dome, a provider of temporary inflatable structures for events and exhibitions, has expanded its presence in the United States...
Restored naval landmark reopens as Kent meetings venue
The Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, recognised as one of Britain’s most significant maritime heritage buildings, is preparing...
TEMBO launches training to close event skills gap
The event sector is confronting a growing mismatch between the capabilities teams need and the skills they currently possess, particularly...
Star Power opens larger Avonmouth depot for South West
Star Power has launched a new depot in Avonmouth, near Bristol, consolidating its operations in the region and expanding its...
Scottish Event Awards spotlight innovation and new talent
The Scottish Event Awards 2026 brought event professionals together in Glasgow on 30 April for an evening focused on recognising...
Nteractive extends New Balance deal for London Marathon
Experiential agency Nteractive has confirmed it will extend its long-running collaboration with New Balance for the 2026 TCS London Marathon,...
RefTech debuts ContactScanning app for richer event data
RefTech has introduced ContactScanning, a mobile application aimed at giving event organisers a clearer view of onsite interactions while supporting...
Ailias unveils partner programme for AI ‘digital human’ events
The drive to deliver ever-more distinctive and interactive experiences is reshaping how organisers design events. While many activations still centre...
OnRent Events targets live event rental operations
Event rental and production businesses are facing increasing pressure to manage complex inventories, short lead times and multi-venue operations. In...
UK Wedding Association strengthens trade reach with media tie-up
The UK Wedding Association (UKWA) has entered into a new strategic collaboration with a specialist events media outlet, in a...
Community run marks finale of 30 marathons in 30 days
Event professionals and local runners are being invited to take part in the closing stage of an intensive fundraising challenge...
Elevate unveils record 2026 mentoring cohort for events sector
Elevate has opened its 11th annual mentoring cycle with its largest intake to date, signalling sustained demand for structured peer-led...
Exhibit 3Sixty delivers Digital Health Rewired build in one day
Exhibit 3Sixty has completed the full build of Digital Health Rewired 2026 at the NEC Birmingham in a single day,...
Reevaluating attendance tracking beyond RFID badges
Attendance data has become central to how events are planned, priced and evaluated, yet many organisers still depend on tools...
New research exposes gaps in accessibility for business events
Many event planners are committed to making their conferences and meetings more inclusive, but a combination of uncertainty, limited expertise...
Anchor Inc. to Debut Large-Scale Aurora Structure at UK Show
Anchor Inc., a long-standing US manufacturer of frame and fabric structures, is preparing a major product showcase for The Showman’s...
Hilton Birmingham Metropole marks 50 years of large-scale events
Hilton Birmingham Metropole is marking 50 years as one of the UK’s busiest conference and event hotels, using the anniversary...
beam updates fam trip rules to boost accountability
Trade association beam has tightened its familiarisation (fam) trip guidance, setting out clearer expectations for organisers, suppliers and buyers as...
