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Premier Connects
Premier Connects is a full-service delegate management company built for event professionals who need registration, check-in, and badging to work flawlessly every time. A specialist division of Premier Events, Premier Connects combines powerful technology with hands-on human expertise. From the…
In Its Second Edition, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026 Draws 4,500 MICE Professionals
Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026 brought together global MICE leaders, fostering innovation, connections, and business growth in APAC.
Brianna Clark | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Brianna Clark, Department Chair of the Event and Hospitality Management Department, High Point University
Grade II* listed wedding venue put up for sale for £2.5m
A Grade II* listed wedding venue in Nottinghamshire has been put up for sale with a guide price of £2.5m. Joint fixed charge receivers Andrew Foster and Chris Walker have instructed Christie & Co and Watling Real Estate to sell The Lakeside venue in Mansfield Road, Arnold. The property has been…
India Gaming Show 2026: India’s Premier Gaming Trade Fair Returns to Chennai
India Gaming Show 2026 is set to be one of the most anticipated events in the gaming and technology calendar, bringing together developers, publishers, gamers, and industry leaders under one roof. As the Indian gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, this international trade fair and exhibition…
Wealthy American fans of Bridgerton and The Crown are flocking to the Cotswolds for a quintessential British wedding
Wealthy Americans are flocking to the Cotswolds for ‘picture perfect’ weddings after being inspired by hit Netflix shows like Bridgerton and The Crown. Wedding planners say that US brides are looking for a quintessential British wedding, which they have seen in the popular costume dramas. The grand…
Leading Event Industry Advisors, Kershaw Partners, Launch Exclusive Members Community
To mark 10 years advising the events industry, Kershaw Partners, the event industry’s leading business advisors, has announced a new membership community for business owners and seniors leaders in the events sector. The exclusive collective, ‘Club Altura’, has been designed for leaders looking to…
Britannia Row continues Live Sound Education for BRIT Awards Students
Alongside designing robust systems utilising state-of-the-art technologies for the UK’s premier popular music awards ceremony, the BRIT Awards, including DiGiCo, L-Acoustics and Shure, Britannia Row again took on students from the BRIT School’s Production Arts course – a qualification for young…
Fire Safety Security Expo 2026: Gujarat’s Premier Platform for Safety, Surveillance & Security Innovation
The Fire Safety Security Expo 2026 is set to become a landmark event in India’s rapidly evolving safety and security ecosystem. Scheduled from 16th to 18th April 2026, this three-day exhibition will take place at GIDC Bharuch, Gujarat, India, bringing together industry leaders, innovators,…
One in three neurodivergent workers feel their employer does not cater to their needs at events
To mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), Center Parcs Conferences & Events new research shows that the appetite for work events among neurodivergent employees is strong and growing. Almost half (42%) stating the number of events they attend has increased over the last three years but almost…
What venues can learn from the humble Easter egg
Venues have more in common with the humble Easter egg than you might think, especially when it comes to enhancing experiences, explains Lynnette Crisp, Director of Communications & Public Engagement at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Have you ever watched a film or TV show and spotted a carefully…
Putting Delegates First: How Venues Lead the Way on Welfare
At Confex 2026 James Dickson speaks with Katie Whitby, Head of Sales at The Venues Collection, about modern delegate welfare. They discuss practical, easy-to-implement measures venues can offer — from quiet spaces and residential options to allergen kits, accessible tech and inclusive catering —…
Media 10 launches Design at Work New York
UK-based independent organiser Media 10 has launched Design at Work New York, a trade event focused on commercial interiors and workplace design. The first edition is scheduled to take place on 10–11 March 2027 at the Javits Center in New York. The event will bring together manufacturers,…
GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo: Gujarat’s Premier B2B Growth Platform
Introduction to GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo GATE 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo is set to emerge as one of India’s most influential business exhibitions, bringing together industries, innovators, entrepreneurs, and global investors under one roof. Organized as Gujarat’s largest B2B platform,…
ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026: Gujarat’s Leading Industrial Exhibition for Growth and Innovation
Introduction to ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026 ANKLESHWAR INDUSTRIAL EXPO 2026 is set to become one of the most impactful industrial exhibitions in Gujarat, bringing together a wide spectrum of industries, manufacturers, and technology providers. Scheduled from 16th to 18th April 2026, this highly…
FABTEX Expo 2026: India’s Fastest Growing Fabric Trade Event Arrives in Mumbai
The much-awaited FABTEX Expo 2026 is set to bring together the finest fabric manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers under one roof, marking a significant milestone in India’s textile and apparel industry. Scheduled from April 16 to April 18, 2026, this premier trade event will take place at the…
Global AI Innovators Welcomed as WAIC Opens Applications for 2026 SAIL Award With $280,000+ Prize Pool
SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) has officially opened global applications for the 2026 SAIL Award (Super AI Leader), its highest distinction. Transphere Consulting has been appointed as the official overseas recruitment partner...
NX Launches Indian Ocean Rim Strategy Office to Expand Operations in South Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean Rim
- Integrating Market Analysis, Strategy Formulation, Opportunity Creation to Boost NX's Regional Presence - TOKYO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "NXSAO"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has now commenced...
Innergex annonce la mise en service du parc éolien La Cense dans l'Oise en France
LYON, France, 2 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innergex énergie renouvelable inc. (« Innergex ») et EOLFI ont le plaisir d'annoncer la mise en service du parc éolien La Cense situé sur la commune de Saint-André-Farivillers, à 25 km au nord-est de Beauvais, dans le département de l'Oise (60)...
El Club InterContinental Lounge reabrirá sus puertas el 1 de abril tras su renovación
- El Club InterContinental Lounge, con vistas a la bahía de Tokio, reabrirá sus puertas el 1 de abril tras su renovación: un espacio refinado bañado por la suave luz y el brillo de la bahía de Tokio - Las habitaciones y el salón renovados en la planta superior ofrecen una experiencia Club...