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UK ticketing platform Little Box Office rolls out in-platform returns with Nuweb Group
Little Box Office is expanding its product suite with the launch of ‘Returns’ functionality powered by Nuweb Group bringing verified, secure resale directly into its platform. The UK-based ticketing system, which supports theatres and arts venues, will now enable ticket holders to return tickets…
TwitchCon Europe champions accessibility in Rotterdam, raising the bar for large-scale events
In 2026, TwitchCon Europe is reaffirming its commitment to accessibility, demonstrating that inclusion at scale is both achievable and impactful. The Twitch community is diverse, partly because online participation removes barriers such as transport, assistance, and sensory overload. Many…
Lime Venue Portfolio welcomes Garsington Studios: Bringing Culture, Creativity and Countryside to the Collection
Lime Venue Portfolio has announced Garsington Studios as the latest addition to its expanding UK collection. Located in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, the venue combines cultural heritage, creative energy and a peaceful rural setting, offering event planners a distinctive new…
Scottish Event Awards 2026 celebrates industry excellence and emerging talent
The Scottish Event Awards 2026 returned on 30 April, bringing together event professionals from across the country for a night dedicated to recognising excellence, creativity and innovation within the sector. Held at Glasgow Science Centre and attended by more than 160 industry professionals, the…
Star Power Opens New Avonmouth Depot
Temporary power solutions provider Star Power has opened a new depot in Avonmouth, near Bristol, strengthening support for customers across the South West. The new site brings together operations previously based in Portishead into a single, larger facility, improving safety and service delivery.…
Rise AV Announces Mentor–Mentee Cohort for Inaugural 2026 APAC Mentoring Programme
Following the success of its UK launch in January 2025, Rise AV, the global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing women in AV, is proud to announce the mentor–mentee pairings for the inaugural 2026 Rise AV APAC Mentoring Programme. The launch of the APAC programme has been…
Troxy increases capacity to 3600 with completion of £1.5 million transformation
London’s Grade II-listed East End venue, Troxy, has announced an increase in capacity to 3,600 following the completion of a £1.5 million transformation project. The works deliver a fully upgraded guest experience, blending the venue’s 1930s Art Deco heritage with modern, audience-first design. A…
2026 AV Innovations That Are Transforming The Attendee Experience
What are AV innovations, you ask? They’re audiovisual features that power and are in the process of completely transforming events, such as corporate events, presentations, company meetings and shareholder functions. AV innovations have become far more immersive and technologically savvy in this…
beam Tightens Fam Trip Guidance Amid Industry Push for Accountability
beam has updated its Familiarisation (fam) Trip guidelines, introducing new measures to strengthen accountability and protect the value of hosted trips across the meetings and events industry. The move comes as fam trips face increased scrutiny, with ongoing industry debate around late…
Inside the Hilton Metropole: 50 Years of Big-Stage Events
James Dickson records at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole to mark its 50th anniversary, interviewing Simon Jelley from Protec about the venue’s vast event spaces, technical capabilities, and the on-site partnership that powers seamless productions. They discuss the Monarch, King and Palace suites,…
Anchor Inc. set to showcase at The Showman’s Show
As America’s largest marquee manufacturer for frame and fabric structures, Anchor Tents & Clear Spans offer a wide selection of event and commercial solutions for weddings, festivals, fairs, and beyond. Join us at the Showman Show 2026 this October, where we’ll be showcasing one of our most…
Event planners want to deliver accessible events but lack confidence, clarity and support, new research reveals
A lack of clarity, confidence and budget is preventing event planners from delivering accessible events, according to new research from The Business of Events and ICC Wales, conducted with accessibility specialist Dr Shani Dhanda and supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. Based…
Beyond RFID: A Fresh Look at Attendance Tracking
Badge scanning still remains the stock option at countless events, yet its accuracy depends entirely on human effort; busy doors, distracted attendees and understaffed entrances all quietly erode the data. RFID solves some of that, but brings an infrastructure commitment that prices it out of most…
Exhibit 3Sixty builds Digital Health Rewired 2026 in a day
Exhibit 3Sixty has successfully completed the building of Digital Health Rewired 2026 in a single day, marking the third consecutive year the firm has served as the official contractor for the event. Organised by Digital Health, part of CloserStill Media and held at the NEC Birmingham on 24-25…
Elevate launches record-breaking 2026 programme at White Rabbit Studios as global community grows
• Elevate launched its 11th year with its biggest kick-off event to date • A record-breaking 954 participants from 367 businesses have joined the 2026 programme • Elevate has now supported more than 3,000 event professionals since it was founded Elevate, the world’s largest peer-led mentoring and…
FINISH LINE #30in30 Run the last mile with David
Join marathon man David Walmsley and run the last mile of his 30 MARATHONS in 30 DAYS epic journey. Meet at 3.30pm Thursday 30th April at Granary Square Footbridge (next to the Regents Canal Toe Path), Kings Cross, London N1C 4PQ. Run along leafy Regents Canal to Islington Green. Meet at Google map…
Event Industry News and UK Wedding Association Announce Strategic Collaboration to Champion the Business of Weddings
Event Industry News (EIN), the leading online publication for the global events sector, is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with the UK Wedding Association (UKWA), marking a significant step forward in supporting and celebrating the business of weddings across the UK. The partnership…
Klipboard
OnRent Events by Klipboard (formerly Current RMS) is the all-in-one rental management platform built for the speed, scale and complexity of live events. Whether you’re sending dry hire kits across multiple venues or managing full-scale productions with crew and logistics, OnRent Events keeps your…
Ailias lauches partner programme unlocking new revenue streams in AI-powered event experiences
The events industry is under constant pressure to deliver something new – something that stops audiences, creates genuine interaction, and justifies premium budgets. But most “interactive” experiences still rely on screens, touchpoints, or pre-scripted content. Ailias is taking a different approach…
RefTech launches ContactScanning to give organisers deeper event insight and attendees more meaningful, effective networking
RefTech has launched ContactScanning, a new mobile app designed to give event organisers greater visibility over attendee interactions, while enabling transparent, two-way data exchange across events. Available on both iOS and Android, ContactScanning allows approved users – including exhibitors,…