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September 21, 2026M&IT Awards 2026: relive the night in picturesMore than 700 event professionals gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London for an evening of celebration, recognition, entertainment and plenty of dancing. Here are some of the best moments from the 2026 M&IT Awards.Read More

Carina Bauer

November 16, 2022Carina Bauer resumes position as AEO chairThe IMEX Group CEO has resumed the position following current chair Julie Driscoll’s appointment as chief executive officer at Olympia London.

ESSA Awards Shortlist

November 15, 2022ESSA reveals shortlist for 2022 awardsThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 annual awards.

IBTM World keynote speaker roster

November 8, 2022IBTM World reveals full details of knowledge programmeThe IBTM World Knowledge Programme aims to provide insights and practical learnings by featuring a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks.

ExCeL London is carbon neutral certified

November 8, 2022ExCeL London seeking £16m compensation over Covid disruptionThe owners of London ExCeL are seeking £16 million in compensation from insurers after the venue was closed and used as a Nightingale hospital during Covid-19.

Oddity - events lagging in inclusive events

November 2, 2022Sector ‘lagging behind’ on inclusivity for people with disabilitiesThe industry still has a lot of work to do on inclusivity for people with disabilities, according to Oddity Marketing and Events managing director Lizzy Eaton.

Exclusive Collection reinvents Christmas offering

November 2, 2022Inclusivity and personalisation among top trends for Christmas 2022Venue group Exclusive Collection is responding to planner demand for Christmas parties with reinvented solutions to suit all budgets.

Chris Skeithobe

November 2, 2022Business Visits and Events Partnership relaunches as UK EventsThe rebrand marks the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its position as the collective single voice for the UK events sector.

Sian Sayward

October 28, 2022'It's a tremendous honour': Sian Sayward made chair of beamSian Sayward, director of commercial partnerships, people & projects at Inntel, has become chair of beam, the UK trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry.

Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committee

October 27, 2022Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committeeIn a withering attack, the DCMS Committee called the Government’s response to Nick de Bois’s DMO review “half-hearted” and said it had “failed to commit to any long-term change.”

Jack Jacob

October 26, 2022Has 'entrepreneur' become a dirty word for eventprofs?Jack Jacob, CEO and founder of PNE (Partnership Network Events), asks if there is a backlash in the sector against entrepreneurs.Show More

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