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The Meetings Industry Association announces finalists for the 2026 miaList
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 miaList, with inspiring individuals, teams and initiatives recognised across 14 categories. Since 2011, the miaList has celebrated those going above and beyond across the business meetings and events sector, with every…
The Destination Venue Effect – Allianz Stadium Showcase
Following the success of our 2025 showcase, Event Industry News is returning to Allianz Stadium on Thursday 15 October for another exclusive event created specifically for corporate event buyers. This free-to-attend showcase is an opportunity to experience one of the UK’s most iconic sporting…
Samantha Dunion brings wealth of experience to association role in Coventry and Warwickshire
The new vice chair of an association that supports Coventry and Warwickshire’s hotel and accommodation sector will bring nearly 35 years of hospitality experience to the role. Samantha Dunion, the general manager of the Hotel Indigos in Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon, started her career as a…
TranslateAble: Making Events Speak Everyone’s Language
In this episode James Dickson speaks with Julia Danmeri, founder and CEO of TranslateAble, about the vital role of language in the events industry. They discuss translation, interpreting (in-person and remote), sign language, captioning, localisation and platform-agnostic tech solutions that make…
New AEO chair sets sights on three-year vision
The Board of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Andrew Williams, executive vice president at Informa Markets, as its new chair, with Carsten Holm, managing director of Diversified Communications UK, named vice chair. Alison Willis, chief executive officer of Easyfairs, steps…
The Historic Dockyard Chatham – One Historic Setting. Endless Event Possibilities
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is one of Britain’s most significant historic settings and leading maritime heritage destinations. Spanning 80 acres and home to more than 100 buildings and structures, including 48 Scheduled Ancient Monuments, it offers an extraordinary backdrop for events of every…
Cambridge venues sign up to new sustainability initiative
Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for the city, is continuing to strengthen its sustainability credentials through a new partnership with Green Meetings, reinforcing Cambridge’s reputation as a leading destination for organisations looking to host more sustainable events.…
Ready for Business CHS Manchester Unveils Exhibitor Line-up
As event organisers continue to balance tighter budgets, evolving delegate expectations and the need to deliver more with less, CHS Manchester is bringing together an exhibitor line-up designed to help them do exactly that. The inaugural show will welcome an impressive mix of international hotel…
People Make Mathematics: Glasgow to host the International Congress of Mathematicians for the first time in 2030
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is set to welcome the world’s leading mathematicians in 2030, when Glasgow hosts the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) for the first time. The Congress, which is held every four years and will see thousands of mathematicians and delegates from around the…
From Festival Fields to Site Logistics: Experience Next-Gen Event Software with HireHop at The Showman’s Show
In the fast-moving outdoor and live events industry, managing complex infrastructure, site logistics and multi-depot gear turnaround requires software built for real-world speed. From major music festivals and country shows to experiential brand activations, keeping track of staging, AV, power, and…
Eventist Collective Elevates the Guest Experience at Silverstone’s 2026 British Grand Prix
Integrated multi-brand approach supports catering, food and beverage, service and operational delivery across Silverstone’s Fusion Lounge, NOVA Glamping and wider circuit operations at the 2026 British Grand Prix. Eventist Collective – the expert events and catering group – brought together its…
Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2027 to be Hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
Stadium Experience is delighted to announce that the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2027 will be hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, the home of both Bristol City FC and Bristol Bears Rugby Club, on Thursday 1st July 2027. The 2027 event promises to be particularly special as it marks the 20th…
The busiest Farnborough ever? Why event success is no longer about footfall
By Sara Lilley, Strategy & Marketing Director, gther If there was one phrase heard repeatedly at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, it was: “I’ve never seen it this busy.” From packed exhibition halls and bustling national pavilions to hospitality chalets running back-to-back meetings,…
Walls.io Echo: Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Events
Your word-of-mouth marketing starts as soon as you open registrations. When you announce an event, you usually get a lot of attention right away. People register, sponsors announce their involvement, and maybe some speakers post about it on social media. After that, everyone waits eagerly till…
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Celebrates 50 Years with Immersive Showcase
Hilton Birmingham Metropole marked its 50th anniversary in spectacular style last night, welcoming event buyers, agencies and industry partners for an immersive celebration that showcased the hotel’s creativity and vision for the future of events. Guests were invited on a journey through the venue,…
GES Goes Live… from the AEO Conference
GES is launching a major creative activation at this year’s AEO Conference, designed to both celebrate and shine a light on the people, personalities and ideas shaping the exhibition industry. ‘GES Live… from the AEO Conference’ will see GES create a fully functioning broadcast studio at the Vox,…
First Speakers Revealed for Unique Venues of London Showcase
The first speakers have been revealed for the Unique Venues of London Showcase, taking place at Somerset House on Tuesday 6 October 2026, as the programme for the highly anticipated event begins to take shape. Claire Gardener, Managing Director at Eventful; Matt Grey, CEO of event:decision; Sophie…
The Requests That Arrive After Registration Opens
Regform on the late changes every organiser fields during the summer season, and why registration should absorb them without a rebuild. Event registration is seldom finished when it opens. It is amended. A sponsor buys a package that carries six delegate places. A second workshop stream is added,…
Job Opportunity: Production Manager (Retail, Experiential & Live Events) – Scratch Creative
Scratch Creative is an independent design and production studio creating refined physical experiences for some of the world’s leading brands. From our Battersea studio, we bring creative thinking, design development and production delivery together under one roof. Our work spans flagship retail,…
Skiddle and Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) announce bursary to support UK’s small independent festivals
The UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, Skiddle and the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) have teamed up for the second year to invite applications for a new bursary designed to support the organisers of very small and micro festivals across the UK. The initiative will give up to…