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Why AI could usher in a golden age for business events

July 2, 2026Why AI could usher in a golden age for business eventsAs artificial intelligence transforms the way we work, it is also reshaping why people attend events. According to the team behind nCino’s annual nSight conference, AI is making face-to-face conversations more valuable than ever – creating a new era where human connection, not content, becomes the industry's greatest asset.Read More

Top Banana make new hires

January 18, 2023Events Apprenticeship Framework launches to tackle industry’s talent shortageThe UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) Skills Talent & Diversity Working Group has launched its Events Apprenticeship Framework.

NYE fireworks

January 11, 202312,000 fireworks as Identity produces biggest ever London NYE celebrationIdentity produced London’s biggest ever New Year's Eve fireworks and celebrations show, featuring 12,000 fireworks and 400 drones.

Event Security

December 20, 2022Event security legislation gains momentum in UK ParliamentThe Protect Duty, now officially known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has progressed to the draft legislation stage, and will be ready for review in Spring 2023.

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October 21, 2022European sector expects recovery by July 2023, finds surveyThe European events sector’s post-Covid recovery is now predicted to happen by July 2023 – eight months earlier than anticipated – a new survey has found.

Cost is top concern for UK planners, says BCD M&E

October 14, 2022Cost is top concern for UK planners, says BCD M&ECost is set to be the number one concern for UK event planners heading into 2023 according to the latest BCD M&E

In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBT

October 12, 2022In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBTThe 12th annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast found that more than three quarters (77 per cent) of respondents are optimistic about the health of the industry heading into 2023.

DRPG Bigtalk

October 3, 2022DRPG showcases new tech as Bigtalk returns to live formatCreative communications group DRPG showcased new technology at its annual Bigtalk event, with 150 clients from across Europe attending at its Worcestershire HQ.

Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEP

September 28, 2022Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEPStaffing issues, increasing costs and the impact of world events are the biggest challenges facing the sector, according to the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP).

Rep companies

August 22, 2022What exactly does a hotel rep company do?Looking for something a bit different? Rep companies can help. Roger Plumpton, managing director of Hosmark Hotels, an events industry hotel rep company, explains why working with a 'middle man' can produce a truly memorable event...

'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'

August 15, 2022'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'As part of its customer events programme, Workspace Group PLC wanted to bring together thought leaders and industry shapers to discuss key issues facing London’s SMEs today. Workspace Group events manager, Stacy Lyden-Sauppe shares each step of making the event as eco-friendly as possible.Show More

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