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...
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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...
AEO extends exclusive HR partnership with Leadership Connect Solutions
Introduction The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has confirmed a multi-year extension of its strategic relationship with Leadership Connect Solutions...
Event planners reassess force majeure amid geopolitical risk
Introduction Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting meetings and events under renewed pressure, as organizers navigate cancellations,...
Remote Ladakh emerges as testbed for tech-enabled incentives
Introduction Ladakh, a sparsely populated, high-altitude region in northern India better known for trekking routes and rugged landscapes than corporate...
How curiosity is reshaping event planning and procurement
Introduction The business events sector is undergoing a structural shift as large organizations bring greater discipline, data, and procurement oversight...
Barbican business events marks International Women’s Day 2026
Introduction Barbican Business Events has reviewed the outcomes of its Barbican Women programme, a 10-day initiative staged around International Women’s...
Exhibition design shifts toward meaning-driven experiences
Introduction Exhibitions and trade shows are undergoing a noticeable shift. As brands compete for attention in increasingly saturated environments, organisers...
Olympia Events strengthens leadership ahead of £1.3bn overhaul
Introduction Olympia Events, operated by Legends Global, has promoted Stuart Tomlinson to the position of venue services director as the...
How nature-led design is reshaping the 2026 conference
Introduction The way conferences are conceived, produced and experienced has undergone a marked shift by 2026. Traditional formats built around...
Excel London reshapes operations leadership with four new director roles
Introduction Excel London has announced a new structure for its operations leadership, introducing four strategic director-level roles aimed at strengthening...
Ofqual-regulated event diplomas launch to tackle UK skills gap
Introduction The Event School London has become the first provider in England to offer a full suite of Ofqual-regulated ATHE...
The Business of Events expands 2026 global partner network
Introduction The Business of Events has announced a strengthened line-up of strategic partners for 2026, signalling a renewed push to...
UK stadium venues convene for 2026 events summit at Edgbaston
Introduction Stadium Experience has opened 2026 by hosting an industry summit at Edgbaston Stadium, gathering senior representatives from stadium venues...
Asia-Pacific MICE sector shows resilience at the Meetings Show 2026
Introduction The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026 (TMS APAC) closed its third edition in Singapore with indications that the region’s...
UK wedding association event explores scaling and tech adoption
Introduction The UK Wedding Association (UKWA) recently held its second networking event at London’s Trinity House, bringing together planners, venues...
CHS Group taps Stuart Mitchell to shape buyer strategy for CHS Manchester 2026
Introduction CHS Group has appointed Stuart Mitchell, managing director of specialist agency Catch the MICE, as buyer engagement and partnerships...
US jury finds Live Nation-Ticketmaster acted as illegal monopoly
Introduction A US jury has concluded that Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster have operated as an illegal...
AGF & Edinburgh University launch sustainable event training
Introduction A Greener Future (AGF) has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver a two-day, in-person sustainable event training...
