Industry News
Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
Meet Super Benji: The AI Sales Dog Rewriting Event Lead Gen
Jeremy Basset, CEO and founder of Super Benji, joins James Dickson to explain how his AI-powered sales tool automates prospecting, personalises outreach, and helps event organisers find sponsors, exhibitors and speakers more efficiently. They discuss real-world results, use cases for big and small…
IBTM Ignite returns to IBTM World 2026 with new investors and promising event start-ups and scale-ups
IBTM Ignite, a unique programme connecting investors with the next generation of businesses shaping the future of the events industry, will return to IBTM World for 2026. Delivered in partnership with growth consultancy and M&A specialist allpoints, Ignite combines investment-ready support, live…
AIME unveils bold new brand identity as it enters its next chapter of growth
AIME has revealed a new brand identity marking a fresh chapter for Asia Pacific’s largest and longest-running business events trade show as it enters its 34th year. Coming off five consecutive years of growth, AIME has built a global profile as the show that international buyers, exhibitors and…
Judged at the Door: Registration, Badging and Lead Capture on the Day
Expo Pass on why onsite event technology is assessed in the ninety seconds a delegate spends at the registration desk. Every organiser has a version of the same morning. Doors open at eight. By ten past, the queue reaches the lifts, and a sponsor is standing beside it asking why. Onsite technology…
IWM Group & Restaurant Associates partner with Vintage Red Buses to offer a distinctive arrival experience for private events
IWM Group & Restaurant Associates have partnered with Vintage Red Buses to offer a truly distinctive arrival experience for private events across IWM’s London venues. Combining the character and nostalgia of a classic London bus with the history and atmosphere of some of the capital’s most iconic…
QEII Centre
A space to meet, inspire and celebrate. Since 1986, The QEII Centre has been London’s premier venue for domestic and international events, combining world-class facilities with stunning views in the heart of London. With 32 diverse, modern and versatile blank canvas spaces, we can accommodate all…
Conference Expo
Established in 2010, Conference Expo provides prescribed stand packages for conferences, partner expo areas, networking and corporate events with 5–100 exhibiting sponsors, supporting organisers, event agencies, associations and technology companies. Stress-Free Organising Our turnkey stand package…
YourScene
YourScene is an award-winning experiential design and production collective, bringing together creative strategists, experience designers, producers, technical specialists and stylists under one roof to design experiences people don’t just attend – they feel. From immersive brand activations,…
Award-Winning Accessible Events Show Returns to London on 29 October 2026 with HSBC as Headline Sponsor, Afternoon Workshops and International Expansion
The UK’s only dedicated event for accessibility and inclusion in the events industry is back, bigger and more ambitious than ever. With expert panels in the morning, hands-on workshops in the afternoon, HSBC confirmed as headline sponsor, and a new US show on the horizon, 2026 marks a defining…
Marketing leaders with global exhibitions pedigree launch new consultancy
Plus Ultra Marketing draws on 30 years’ combined experience, including senior roles at global exhibitions leader GES, to help event suppliers unlock commercial growth. David and Michelle Lane, a husband-and-wife team with senior marketing backgrounds in the global exhibitions industry, have…
Nimlok
Nimlok UK is a leading exhibition stand design and build supplier, with over 56 years of experience delivering engaging exhibition stands for brands across the UK, Europe and worldwide. We offer an extensive range of exhibition stand services, all managed and delivered in-house, creating stands and…
Skipper introduces C8 for superior versatility and safety
Skipper™, the leading manufacturer of safety management products, has introduced the revolutionary C8 safety barrier system. Created with versatility in mind, the system provides superior levels of safety and stability across a range of surfaces and environments, thanks to its injection-moulded…
Story Events – Accessible & Inclusive Solutions for Events
Accessibility and inclusivity at events shouldn’t be an afterthought, a line item that gets cut when budgets tighten, or a box ticked to satisfy compliance. Beyond the ethical case, there’s a straightforward business one. Events that are open to everyone reach wider audiences and create the kind of…
The National Gallery Hosts an Intimate Candlelit Wedding for Art‑Loving Couple
Objective In March 2026, the National Gallery hosted a wedding for 115 guests, creating a celebration that reflected the couple’s shared passion for art and history. The bride, an art historian and Young Patron of the Gallery, has a longstanding connection to the institution. Together with her…
Industry Insight: How AI is Transforming the Event Journey
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for the events industry – it’s becoming an essential part of how events are planned, marketed and delivered. As organisers face increasing pressure to create more engaging experiences, improve efficiency and demonstrate ROI, AI is providing new…
AI & Automation – Redefining the Event Experience
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for the events industry – it’s becoming an essential part of how events are planned, marketed and delivered. As organisers face increasing pressure to create more engaging experiences, improve efficiency and demonstrate ROI, AI is providing new…
The Christmas Event Guide 2026
Christmas remains one of the busiest and most exciting seasons for the events industry, with organisations looking for fresh ways to celebrate, reward and connect. In this guide, you’ll discover inspiring venues, suppliers and experiences, alongside the latest festive trends—from immersive events…
Meeting Needs calls on events industry suppliers to back its Foundation Partnership scheme
By Meeting Needs As event businesses come under growing pressure to show real social impact rather than a CSR page nobody reads, Meeting Needs – the events industry’s own charity foundation – is calling on more suppliers, agencies and venues to back it as a Foundation Partner. The scheme already…
UK exhibitions sector delivered £11.7 billion economic boost in 2025, new research shows
New research published today by the Events Industry Alliance (EIA) – the collective associations of AEO, AEV and ESSA – has found that the UK exhibitions industry supported £11.7 billion of total economic output in 2025 and more than 127,000 jobs across the country, underlining the sector’s…
Platform-Agnostic Event Tech: How BW Events Tech Solves Complex Challenges
James Dickson interviews Rae Malcham and Darcy Gabriele from BW Events Tech about their platform-agnostic consulting, implementation and on-site support for complex events. They discuss the value of expertise across multiple platforms, tech tours that share real deployments, and practical solutions…