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Wide Format Print Manufacturer Sponsors Student for African Adventures
Imageco backs Brigshaw High School pupil’s two-week placement with African Adventures. Imageco, a Leeds-based wide format print manufacturer that prioritises sustainable print and social impact, is sponsoring Tom Wheelhouse, a student at Brigshaw High School, to take part in a two-week volunteering…
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 delivers a landmark week for global aerospace
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 convened the world of aerospace, defence and space to shape the future of flight. The show welcomed 141,580 trade and public visitors, a show-on-show increase of 41%, and nearly double 2022’s attendance, providing the stage for commercial deals worth over…
British Motor Museum’s evolving spaces help organisers combat venue fatigue
British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is helping organisers combat venue fatigue by combining dependable conference facilities and service with a changing programme of Museum exhibitions that creates something new for delegates each time they return. For the Museum, every major new display or…
First Sight Media wraps record-breaking graduation season
In July, the company delivered 500 ceremonies for 50 UK Universities First Sight Media, the production and streaming specialist, has closed out its busiest graduation season to date, delivering 500 ceremonies across 50 universities throughout July alone. The scale of the operation: 450 hours of…
UK risks losing out on growing international business events market sector warns government
More than 214 trade associations, venues, organisers and suppliers from across the UK’s business events sector have written to Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to demand that the recent Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s recommendations,…
{10-11} Carlton House Terrace reopens search for accredited suppliers in first tender since 2023
{10-11} Carlton House Terrace – home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, has today launched its open tender for new accredited meetings and event services suppliers. The inter-connected Grade I listed Georgian townhouses in Westminster host more than 500 events a year for 10…
INVNT Expands U.S. Creative Leadership Amid Client Wins and Global Awards Momentum
INVNT, the global, innovation-led live Brandstorytelling agency, strengthened its U.S. creative team through a series of promotions and appointments. The growth follows a significant period for the agency’s creative engine, which has delivered creative, strategic and experiential work for brands…
Association of Bridal Consultants Announces Strategic Partnership with EventQuo to Empower Wedding Professionals Through Innovative Event Technology
The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), the world’s longest-standing professional organization dedicated to wedding planners and wedding professionals, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with EventQuo, an innovative event management platform designed to simplify planning, improve…
IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech & Services
IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of business events, expanding its Event Tech & Services offering to help event professionals discover practical…
Ridgeview Wine Estate chooses Company of Cooks as its food, drink and hospitality partner
Company of Cooks is proud to announce that it’s the new food, drink and hospitality partner for Ridgeview, the English sparkling wine producer in Ditchling, East Sussex. This is the first time Ridgeview has outsourced its food and beverage offer and the three-year deal will see Company of Cooks…
The Meetings Industry Association appoints new vice chair
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Southworth, cluster sales and marketing director at Hotel Football and Stock Exchange Hotel, as its new vice chair. Jessica joined the MIA board in February 2024 and has since played an active role drawing on more than…
AEV celebrates emerging talent in the event venue sector with new award
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, launched its “Emerging Talent Award” new for 2026. Created to recognise outstanding emerging talent within the AEV membership, the award will be granted to individuals who demonstrate exceptional promise, creativity and commitment to the events…
From School Drama to Global Events: How Accidental Careers Shape the Industry
James Dickson talks with Kieran Garlic of Present Communications about how many people “accidentally” find careers in the events industry, and the challenges of creating formal routes into the sector through apprenticeships, work experience and links with academic institutions. They also discuss…
MAD//North Returns to Aviva Studios for 2027
Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, will host MAD//North for a third consecutive year when it returns in March 2027. The announcement, which went live at MAD//Fest earlier this month, follows another successful showing in Manchester, which saw the event welcome 4,000 delegates from the…
Beyond the Booth: Designing Exhibition Stands That Drive Engagement
Visitors can watch product videos from home. They can download brochures, attend webinars and research suppliers from their desk or mobile phone. What they can’t do is physically experience a brand. This is where some of the most exciting developments in exhibition stand design are taking place…
Proposed Wedding Law Reforms Could Open New Revenue Streams for Venues and Suppliers
Government consultation signals potential shift in how and where weddings can legally take place The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals to modernise marriage laws in England and Wales, with reforms that could significantly reshape the business landscape for wedding venues,…
AEO LEADS INDUSTRY-WIDE MOVEMENT TO CHAMPION CAREERS IN EVENTS
Hundreds of event businesses unite behind #ChooseEvents to inspire the next generation of talent The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has today launched a new industry-wide movement under the #ChooseEvents banner, bringing together hundreds of event organisers, venues, suppliers, agencies and…
Three Stages. One Industry. Endless Ideas.
CHS Manchester unveils its biggest and boldest education programme yet CHS Manchester has revealed its full education programme for this September’s event, bringing together more than 30 speakers across three dedicated stages in what promises to be one of the most dynamic days of learning, debate…
NoteAffect Reaches Remote Attendees with AI-Powered Learning Experience
NoteAffect has announced that its AI-powered in-person learning experience can now live-stream to remote attendees. Reaching remote audiences with live session content typically requires a complex and expensive production consisting of cameras, techs, and a separate virtual platform. Organisers…
From Pinterest to Prada: National Gallery reports record year for events
The National Gallery has reported its strongest year for events to date, following growing demand from brands, broadcasters and production companies looking to host launches, premieres and corporate events in iconic cultural settings. The venue recorded a 150% year-on-year increase in events…