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Manchester Central to Host Manchester Calling, Official Curtain-Raiser to CHS Manchester
CHS Manchester has announced Manchester Central as the host and sponsor of ‘Manchester Calling’, the official curtain-raiser to this year’s event and a new addition to the CHS Manchester experience. Taking place on the evening before CHS Manchester opens, Manchester Calling has been designed to…
SEC makes senior appointments
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Ruth Bailey as an independent non-executive director and Peter Haggarty as director of development and infrastructure. Bailey joins the SEC Board as the organisation develops plans for future investment and growth across the campus, which comprises the…
Scottish Event Campus welcomes new board member and appoints new Director of Development and Infrastructure
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has today announced the appointment of Ruth Bailey as an Independent Non-Executive Director, further strengthening its Board as the campus continues to invest in its long-term growth. The SEC has also confirmed the appointment of Peter Haggarty to the position of…
Our exhibition stand landed us £65,000 of direct new business – here’s why…
By Ella-Rae Ings, Marketing Manager of Premier Events Exhibitions are one of the most powerful ways to put your brand in front of the right people and generate new business. But with fierce competition, you can’t just show up, you need to stand out. Think of it like scrolling through social media:…
The Soar Point: How trade shows and the Premier League are brothers
By Phil Soar, co-founder of CloserStill Group and Chairman of Nineteen Group Overwhelming is probably the best adjective to describe what has happened in the last few weeks. In three short months, private equity spent $5.6bn on major trade show assets (CloserStill, Hyve, Emerald, Questex). That is…
Easyfairs Nordic takes full control of Nordic Live Expo
Easyfairs Nordic has announced that it has taken full ownership of Nordic Live Expo. Easyfairs Nordic was already a shareholder and long-term strategic partner in the company. The acquisition now marks another step in Easyfairs’ ambition to strengthen its position in the region (Sweden, Finland,…
GRAPHICS PRO EXPO – Long Beach 2026: Complete Guide
GRAPHICS PRO EXPO – Long Beach 2026 will take place from 13th to 15th August 2026 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California, USA. Recognized as one of the leading trade shows for the graphics and personalization industry, GRAPHICS PRO EXPO – Long Beach 2026 will…
The National Gallery Brings Creativity to Life at The Meetings Show with Immersive Interactive Session
The National Gallery showcased the transformative power of creativity at last week’s The Meetings Show, inviting delegates to step beyond traditional event experiences during its interactive session, “Sip, See, Create: How Creative Engagement Transforms Delegate Experience” on the Blank Canvas…
Nursery/Landscape Expo – San Antonio 2026: Complete Guide
Nursery/Landscape Expo – San Antonio 2026 will be held from 11th to 13th August 2026 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Running daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, this leading trade show is one of the most anticipated events for professionals in the…
The Bioprocessing Summit 2026 to Bring Global Bioprocessing Leaders to Boston This August
The Bioprocessing Summit 2026: A Leading Global Bioprocessing Conference The Bioprocessing Summit 2026 will be held from 10th–13th August 2026 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Scheduled daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, this internationally recognized…
BBC’s Lucy Grey to host The Business of Events Policy Forum 2026
The Business of Events has today announced that award winning BBC journalist Lucy Grey will host its 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities…
SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas 2026: Premier Fashion Sourcing Trade Show Returns to Las Vegas This August
SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas 2026 is set to return as one of the most anticipated business events for the global fashion industry. Scheduled to take place from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Las Vegas, United States, the three-day…
GES EMEA Reports 23% Emissions Reduction Since 2023 While Continuing Global Growth
GES EMEA has announced significant progress on its sustainability journey, achieving an 8.5% year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions despite continued business growth across the region. The results, revealed in the company’s latest Impact Report, demonstrate that sustainable growth is possible…
SCC Names Jesse Anderson Emergency Management Director
Seattle Convention Center (SCC) has named Jesse Anderson executive director of emergency management. Anderson will lead safety, security, and emergency management operations across SCC’s 14-acre downtown campus. Anderson joins from King County Sheriff’s Office Anderson joins SCC after a career with…
AVIXA Foundation Names 2026 Brad Sousa Grant Recipients
The AVIXA Foundation has named The Loop Lab and Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts as 2026 Brad Sousa Impact Fund grant recipients. The foundation honored the recipients during InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas. Grants support AV workforce programs The Brad Sousa Impact Fund provides financial…
Skanska builds the commercial office 55 Old Broad Street in the City of London, UK, for GBP 282M, about SEK 3.5 billion
STOCKHOLM, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with AshbyCapital to deliver 55 Old Broad Street, a 23-storey commercial office near Liverpool Street Station in London, UK. The contract is worth GBP 282M, about SEK 3.5 billion, which will be included in order...
Sicona lands $45M ARENA grant to open battery materials production facility in Wollongong
SYDNEY, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian battery technology company Sicona Battery Technologies has secured $45 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build and operate its first commercial-scale silicon-carbon battery anode material production facility in...
Shanghai International Film & TV Market Draws Record Global Participation
SHANGHAI, June 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai International Film & TV Market, co-hosted by the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival and the 31st Shanghai TV Festival, concluded on June 24 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. The integrated market brought together professionals...
Meeting Europe's Evolving Grid Needs: CHINT Highlights Its Resilient and Future-Ready Solutions for the AI Era at Intersolar Europe 2026
MUNICH, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe continues to accelerate its energy transition, the industry's focus is increasingly shifting beyond renewable generation capacity toward grid resilience, system flexibility, and infrastructure modernization. At Intersolar Europe 2026, CHINT...
Aktueller Stand zum freiwilligen öffentlichen Übernahmeangebot von NNS für OCI
Dies ist eine Pressemitteilung der NNS Holding (Cyprus) Limited („NNS " oder der „Bieter"). Diese Pressemitteilung wird gemäß den Bestimmungen von § 7 Abs. 1 Buchstabe a des niederländischen Erlasses über öffentliche Übernahmeangebote (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) (das „Dekret") im...