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RWS Global, A World Leader in Live Entertainment and Sports, Announces Executive Leadership Transition
RWS Global, a world leader in live experiences across entertainment and sports, today announced that Founder, Chairman & CEO Ryan Stana will transition to Executive Chairman. Current Chief Operating Officer Jake McCoy has been appointed Interim CEO. The transition was announced by Stana with the…
CHS Manchester Unveils Education Strategy for 26
CHS Manchester has unveiled an education strategy built for how event professionals actually want to learn, fast, focused, and set with clear, actionable advice and tips on the areas that matter. This year’s programme lands across three spaces: the Revolution Stage, the Manchester Stage, and the…
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 demand signals determination and confidence amid global pressures
With a month to go until the 2026 edition of IMEX Frankfurt, international demand from both exhibitors and buyers continues to build and is tracking strongly against the same period last year. The substantial momentum for the show, taking place May 19-21, is a welcome indication of the sector’s…
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events Holds Annual General Meeting
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) has re-elected Martin Rhodes, Labour MP for Glasgow North as its Chair following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at Portcullis House, Westminster. His reappointment will ensure the work of the APPG continues to…
EICC continues spring momentum with three new appointments to sales and catering teams
The world-class conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has welcomed three new starters in the last month across sales and food and beverage operations. Josh Campey has been appointed Head of Corporate Sales, Paul Hood as the new Executive Chef for EICC…
Warner Bros. Investigation Discovery Steps Off Screen and Into SXSW Immersive Experience
Created by Boston Experiential Group (BEG) for Warner Bros. Discovery, The Art of Investigation transformed Variety’s True Crime Summit into an immersive brand world designed to engage a new generation of true crime fans. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Investigation Discovery, the leading 24/7 true crime…
Event Tech Live and Event Tech World Announce Community Partnership for November 2026
Event Tech Live (ETL), the only dedicated event technology trade show, and Event Tech World (ETW) have announced a community partnership ahead of ETL London 2026, taking place on 11 and 12 November at Excel London. The partnership brings together ETL’s established platform of 3,000+ qualified event…
Wedding Magicians
Wedding Magicians was founded by Nick Rushton, a professional magician with nearly 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Nick is an award-winning performer with television credits including BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky, and has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted names…
Scaling Up in Style: UKWA Event Delivers Insight and Inspiration at Trinity House
Myself and Beth Hancock, attended the UK Wedding Association’s second networking event this week, held at the stunning Trinity House in London. With the recent launch of EIN’s dedicated Wedding Industry News section, the event provided the perfect opportunity to connect with leading planners,…
CHS Group Announces Strategic Appointment of Stuart Mitchell, MD of Catch the MICE, to Drive Buyer Engagement for CHS Manchester 2026
CHS Group has announced the appointment of Stuart Mitchell, Managing Director of Catch the MICE, as Buyer Engagement and Partnerships Consultant for the inaugural CHS Manchester, marking a significant moment for both the show and the wider UK events industry. Taking place at the AO Arena on 30…
AGF teams up with Edinburgh University for event and festival training
AGF (A Greener Future) has teamed up with Edinburgh University to present their industry leading sustainable event course in Scotland from 22nd to 23rd April. The 2 day in person training course is designed to equip attendees with all the skills and knowledge of the environmental operations and…
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation has operated as a monopoly, jury finds as senators demand scrutiny of “suspicious” settlement
A jury has ruled the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger to have been illegally operating as a monopoly and overcharging fans. After a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations, Live Nation – which merged with Ticketmaster in 2010 – was found to have stifled competition, leading to higher ticket…
Halfway There: 15 Marathons Down, 15 to Go! One Mental Health Message
Fifteen marathons. Fifteen consecutive days. 393 miles covered so far from Isle of Skye to Clitheroe. Over £10,000 raised plus £1400 Gift Aid. Reaching the halfway point of his extraordinary 30 marathons in 30 days charity challenge, this milestone is more than just a physical achievement. It’s a…
Agent Analog Launches the AI Concierge for Live Events
Agent Analog™, an AI-powered event concierge built for live events, launched today to bring a new standard of personalized hospitality to the guest experience. Guests simply send a text. No app download or login required. Drawing on Jordan Kaye’s more than 20 years of experience producing…
Premagic Appoints Adam Parry as Strategic Advisor
Premagic, the AI-powered event technology platform trusted by organisers across Asia, the UK, and Europe, today announced the appointment of Adam Parry as Strategic Advisor. Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live and the Event Technology Awards and one of the most respected voices in the global event…
Montgomery Group grows aviation portfolio with acquisition of Sustainable Aviation Futures
Montgomery Group, the UK’s longest-running independent event organiser, has announced the acquisition of Sustainable Aviation Futures (SAF), a leading global conference series focused on accelerating the aviation industry’s transition to net zero. Sustainable Aviation Futures events unite senior…
A New Wave of Storytelling, Hybrid Returns: Sledge Reveals Q2 Trends
Trends Shaping the Quarter Ahead AI with purpose Its ubiquity continued in the first quarter of the year, and while the trust trend no doubt remains, brands are increasingly using AI to elevate their tech cred – a bit like a badge of honour – when it might not be the best solution. Additionally,…
Women in Exhibitions Network North America Announces New Board
Women in Exhibitions Network, a global community launched in 2018 to accelerate the careers of women working in the sector, continues to grow its membership base around the world. With a mandate to deepen member engagement and broaden its impact, the North America Chapter today announced a new…
Vodafone Business’s ground-breaking ‘network slicing’ offer fixes 5G congestion at major sports and music events
Vodafone Business, the enterprise arm of VodafoneThree, today became the first in the UK to deliver commercial 5G network slicing to enterprise customers, giving businesses access to their own dedicated slice of its mobile network with guaranteed local performance. It has also today launched…
Informa appoints David Lynn as CEO of inD
Informa, the international B2B Events, B2B Digital Services and Academic Markets Group, today confirmed that David Lynn has been appointed as Chief Executive of inD, its Dubai-based partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (“DWTC”). Mr Lynn brings extensive international executive experience to…