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July 31, 2026IBTM World expands event technology offering for 2026 showIBTM World 2026 will expand its event tech offerings with a larger tech showcase, AI demos, and the return of the startup initiative IBTM Ignite, featuring over 100 startups, 15 investors, and major exhibitors like EventsAir.Read More

How can we build continued confidence in live events?

August 18, 2021How can we build continued confidence in live events?Sarah Yeats, managing director of live experience agency Sledge and M&IT Expert, shares her top tips for boosting client confidence for the safe return to live events...

Eventful Life with Gavin Farley, co-founder of In2Events

August 17, 2021Eventful Life with Gavin Farley, co-founder of In2EventsGavin Farley, co-founder of In2Events, speaks to Holly Patrick about his Eventful Life.

Welcome to the new event era! How to thrive in the new normal

August 17, 2021Welcome to the new event era! How to thrive in the new normalLive Union’s content director and M&IT Expert Jez Paxman shares the agency’s enthusiasm for a new event era - and reveals how planners can thrive in the new normal.

Venues and Events International acquires Absolute portfolio

August 16, 2021Venues and Events International acquires Absolute portfolioChris Parnham, owner of Absolute Corporate Events (ACE) and Absolute Digital Communications (ADC), has sold the portfolio to Venues and Events International.

Association of Event Organisers launches centenary party and awards

August 13, 2021Association of Event Organisers launches centenary party and awardsThe Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has launched its AEO Centenary Party & Awards, set to be hosted by the NEC Group at the Vox in Birmingham on Friday 10 December.

Event insurance scheme shows lockdowns are over, says Hirst

August 12, 2021Event insurance scheme shows lockdowns are over, says HirstThe £750 million event insurance scheme is evidence that the government doesn’t intend any further lockdowns, according to Michael Hirst, chair of the Events Industry Board.

Glasgow conventions head Crawford handed bigger role

August 12, 2021Glasgow conventions head Crawford handed bigger roleAileen Crawford, who has led Glasgow Convention Bureau for more than 10 years, has been handed an expanded role as head of both tourism and conventions in the city.

Singapore Tourist Board unveils business events white paper

August 12, 2021Singapore Tourist Board unveils business events white paperSingapore Tourism Board (STB), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) have partnered to launch a white paper titled “Reimagining Business Events – Through COVID-19 and Beyond”.

Driift CEO and virtual Glastonbury producer Ric Salmon to headline The Meetings Show

August 11, 2021Driift CEO and virtual Glastonbury producer Ric Salmon to headline The Meetings ShowRic Salmon, co-founder of the live music streaming platform Driift, has been announced as the keynote speaker at this year’s The Meetings Show.

Meetings Industry Association unveils 2021 miaList shortlist

August 10, 2021Meetings Industry Association unveils 2021 miaList shortlistThe shortlist for this year’s miaList has been revealed by the Meetings Industry Association (mia).Show More

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