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WOTN Earns Four Nominations at the Saudi Event Awards 2026
WOTN has received four nominations at the Saudi Event Awards 2026, marking a significant moment in the company’s continued growth and recognizing the integrated expertise behind its events, teams, experiential spaces, and technology solutions. WOTN is nominated for:Best Event Agency Event Team of…
The American Express Stadium continues to demonstrate how venues can successfully evolve their Christmas offering
With a stand-out combination of iconic surroundings, event spaces that can be completely transformed, and an approach that encapsulates premium hospitality, The American Express Stadium is taking the lead on experience-led moments this Christmas. So, whether it’s a corporate booking or a private…
Roder UK smashes tree planting target for 2026
Roder UK, a leading supplier of temporary and permanent modular structures, smashed its sustainability tree-planting target in the first six months of the year, planting more than 132 trees by the end of June. The company set an initiative in January to plant a tree for each new social media…
First Aid Cover Ltd: Trusted Event Medical Cover around the UK
Established in 2006, First Aid Cover Ltd is a trusted provider of event medical and first aid services, delivering high-quality healthcare support to events of all sizes across London and the wider regions. Built on a commitment to safety, professionalism and exceptional patient care, the…
CHS Manchester Fringe Spreads Across the City
CHS Manchester has unveiled the latest additions to its growing Fringe programme, with new experiences, workshops and social events springing up across the city ahead of the show at the AO Arena next month. Taking place throughout the show, the expanding Fringe will see the events community head…
THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE – AEV is showing why people matter more at its annual conference
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, announced the theme for its tenth annual conference is ‘THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE. Why people matter more in an AI world.’. Rachel Parker, CEO, AEV, said, “Artificial intelligence is changing how events are planned, sold, staffed and run. But the venues…
The Stage Bus – Driving Sustainable Mobile Staging Forward
As the events industry looks for smarter, greener ways to deliver memorable experiences, The Stage Bus is proving that sustainability and high-quality production can go hand in hand. For years, temporary event infrastructure has relied heavily on diesel generators, multiple vehicle movements and…
Showlite – helping organisers stay agile in a changing exhibition market
In exhibitions, trends rarely arrive neatly packaged. More often, they show up in tighter timelines, changing exhibitor expectations, more scrutiny on budgets and a growing demand for suppliers who can simply make life easier. That is exactly where Showlite has found its strength. At its core,…
Why the strongest exhibitions are built on long-term partnerships
As organisers continue to review their event strategies, the venue-organiser relationships that endure tend to have one thing in common: they evolve beyond a supplier-client arrangement into a genuine partnership focused on growing the event. That is the thinking behind Olympia’s new multi-year…
How Sony Alpha Universe scaled event operations across Latin America
Sony Alpha Universe delivers photography workshops, film-making masterclasses, and hands-on product experiences across Latin America. Angelo Marconi and Álvaro Fernandez explain how Sony has grown the program to more than 300 events and 9,000 attendees while strengthening creator relationships,…
ABPCO Launches 2026 CPD Survey to Shape the Future of Professional Learning
The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has launched its 2026 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Survey, inviting event professionals from across the association and not-for-profit sector to help shape the future of learning and professional development. Open to…
The Showman’s Show and NOEA Partner to Deliver Training Day Taster Session for Outdoor Events Industry
The Showman’s Show and the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) have announced a partnership that will bring to life a first glimpse of the association’s forthcoming Training Day at this year’s event. The session will bring together some of the outdoor events industry’s leading operational…
Evolution Dome Powers RX Global’s Brand-New ‘Community@Infosec’ Hub at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Temporary inflatable structure specialist Evolution Dome provided the centrepiece for RX Global’s brand-new Community@Infosec feature at Infosecurity Europe 2026, combining a prominent 15m Inflatable Cube with the debut deployment of its new Nexus Pod at Excel London. Held from the 2nd–4th June…
When AI does the math, people make the match.
Ask attendees why they register for your events and the #1 answer is usually “to meet just the right people”. Content usually ranks second, and coffee is somewhere under on the list. Now look at what you’re actually asking them to do. A 500-person event holds 124,750 possible 1:1 pairings. Give an…
One World Unveils One World Group as Business Evolves Beyond Technology Rental
After 16 years of growth in the global technology rental and event technology sector, One World has announced the next stage of its evolution with the launch of One World Group. www.oneworldgroup.com The move reflects a significant expansion of the company’s capabilities and ambitions,…
Job Opportunity: Manager, Conference & Events – California Charter Schools Association
Position: Manager, Conference & EventsFLSA: Full Time, Non-ExemptLocation: Remote within the US (California preferred)Date: August 2026Apply here Description of Job: The Manager, Conference & Events supports the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, and special events by coordinating…
EventMobi and Walls.io Partner to Put Attendee Voices on Every Event Screen
EventMobi and Walls.io today announced an integration that brings live social walls into EventMobi’s Mobile Event App and Live Display. Attendee posts, photos, and reactions now appear on the same screens attendees already check for session times, sponsor messages, and event updates. Social media…
thestudio joins Welcome Brain Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation
thestudio has become the first venue group in the UK to commit its entire portfolio to Welcome Brain Consulting’s Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation, reflecting growing demand for more inclusive event spaces across the meetings and events industry. thestudio’s venues in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds…
Beyond Footfall: Inside Exposure Analytics’ Physical Engagement Index
James Dickson interviews Rob Murdoch, Sales Director at Exposure Analytics, about their Physical Engagement Index – a data-driven report measuring 43.8 million visitors across 3,000 events from 2020–2026. They discuss how anonymised sensor data captures dwell and engagement time, the limits of…
Defence Engagement Programme delivers high-impact success with innovative, new ‘Insight Stage’
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE) is celebrating a high-impact event that captivated audiences and set a new standard for corporate engagement, after the successful delivery of the inaugural Defence Engagement Programme. Designed as a strategic pivot in response to the…