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beam takes business events industry’s voice to Westminster at State of the Nation event
beam, the association representing the business events, accommodation and meetings industry, brought together industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for its third State of the Nation event on Tuesday 9 June, held at the House of Commons. Hosted by Mike Wood MP and joined by Jack Rankin MP,…
Meeting Needs celebrates industry impact and honours Events R’ Talented at annual showcase
Meeting Needs brought together 85 industry supporters at One Aldwych on Monday for its annual showcase event, celebrating another year of fundraising, grant giving and life-changing impact across the UK and overseas. The event, hosted in partnership with One Aldwych, provided an opportunity for…
New research reveals demand for London Christmas Party dates remains stronger than ever
For event planners arranging their company’s festive celebrations, finding the ideal venue continues to be one of the biggest challenges of the season. The findings from the 2026 London Christmas Party Survey highlight just how important it is to start planning early. New research from Venue Search…
Super Benji
AI-powered outreach designed specifically to secure sponsors & exhibitors Super Benji is an AI-powered sales and audience growth platform that helps event organisers, conference teams, and exhibition businesses to sell their inventory. Rather than relying on generic mass outreach, Super Benji…
Lime Venue Portfolio Celebrates Sustainability Success Across Its Portfolio
Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) is celebrating a series of sustainability achievements across its member venues, following the latest ECOsmart assessments from sustainability specialists Greengage. The results highlight the growing commitment to independently verified sustainability standards across the…
Job opportunity: Global account manager **NORTHERN ENGLAND** – HelmsBriscoe
Build your own business within the world’s largest venue sourcing network, HelmsBriscoe. We’re looking for experienced events and hospitality professionals or those with sales experience in a service industry, ready to step away from traditional roles and create something more flexible, backed by…
The Summer Event Guide 2026
Welcome to the 2026 Summer Event Guide from Event Industry News. As the live events sector continues to evolve, Summer remains the season where creativity, innovation and audience engagement truly come to life. From festivals and outdoor activations to corporate events, sporting occasions and brand…
Marathon Man David Walmsley Presents £4,000 Donation to Backup Tech at ABTT Theatre Show
After completing an extraordinary challenge of running 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days from the Isle of Skye to London, events industry professional David Walmsley presented a cheque for £4,000 to Lee Dennison Chair and Trustee of the industry charity Backup Tech at the ABTT Theatre Show at…
Skiddle pledges to raise £500,000 for youth charity OnSide
Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, has announced a new charity partnership with national youth charity OnSide, committing to raise at least £500,000 over the next four years to support young people through the charity’s growing network of Youth Zones. The partnership marks…
Event Industry News Announced as Official Media Partner of The Meetings Show 2026
Event Industry News (EIN) is delighted to announce its official media partnership with The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together meetings and events professionals from across the globe. Taking place at Excel London on 24-25 June 2026, The Meetings Show continues to be the UK’s…
miaList opens nominations for 2026 awards
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 miaList, with 14 categories celebrating outstanding contributions to the business meetings and events industry. A well-established event in the sector’s annual calendar, the miaList celebrates…
Collect attendee content and lead data at the same time with Walls.io Direct Posts
One QR code scan. One submission form. Attendee-generated content on your event wall and verified lead data in your CRM. While most event organizers think of a social wall as merely a display tool, it can also be used to collect attendee content and lead data. Walls.io‘s Direct Posts feature allows…
The outdoor music venue that ‘saved a town’
Scarborough is a town that was built for entertainment. In its well-heeled Georgian and Edwardian heyday, there were orchestras at the Spa, dances in the ballrooms of the grand hotels, and for the more adventurous, big game fishing for tuna. After the war, when wealthier visitors began to holiday…
The Meetings Show 2026 unveils exclusive masterclasses and welcome reception for hosted buyers
Exclusively for hosted buyers, The Meetings Show has today revealed details of its thrilling masterclass programme and dedicated welcome reception, designed to enhance connection and learning for hosted buyers ahead of the main show. Taking place at Excel London from 24-25 June 2026, The Meetings…
Barbican announces next chapter for Director of Commercial, Jackie Boughton
Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth The Barbican has revealed that Jackie Boughton, Director of Commercial, will step back from her full-time role in September, after 12 years helping to shape the Centre’s…
New Neuroinclusive Networking Guide Launches at The Meetings Show
Launching at The Meetings Show, the 2026 Neuroinclusive Networking Guide is the result of a collaborative initiative between Meet Cambridge and ABPCO. The guide provides a new practical framework designed to help event organisers create more accessible and inclusive networking experiences. The…
UK exhibitions reach highest level in a decade according to EIA 2025 SASIE report
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) – the collective associations of AEO, AEV and ESSA, has published the tenth Size and Scale Index for Exhibitions (SASIE) report. SASIE continues to provide the authoritative market intelligence for the UK exhibitions and wider business events sector. Based on a…
How modular event infrastructure is helping the industry do more with less
Rising costs, labour shortages and sustainability targets are reshaping events The UK events industry is operating in an increasingly demanding environment. Budgets remain under pressure, skilled event crew are becoming harder to source, and sustainability targets are now a key consideration in…
The London Snow Show: 50 Years On
After returning to Olympia in 2025, the London Snow Show is using its landmark 50th anniversary year to build on that momentum, deepen audience engagement and explore what the next phase of growth could look like at Olympia for one of the UK’s longest-running consumer exhibitions. For owner James…
Lemon Lane Named No. 67/100 of Britain’s Fastest-Growing Companies in The Sunday Times 100
Independent, female-founded event agency Lemon Lane has been ranked 67 in the 2026 edition of The Sunday Times 100, Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. The league table, now in its fifth year, takes on the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country’s…