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September 22, 2026Government rejects call for standalone business events strategyBusiness events will instead be included in the government’s forthcoming Major Events Strategy, while the industry continues to seek assurances over funding and VisitBritain’s reduced business events role.Read More

Kershaw Partners unveils Club Altura, new membership community for event leaders

March 25, 2026Kershaw Partners unveils Club Altura, new membership community for event leadersThe initiative is aimed at business owners and leaders looking to scale, restructure or exit their companies, offering access to resources, webinars and guidance.

CHS Manchester appoints advisory board ahead of inaugural show

March 24, 2026CHS Manchester appoints advisory board ahead of inaugural showCHS Manchester has formed an advisory board with industry experts to guide the development of its inaugural event in September.

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March 24, 2026Can Martin Rhodes help events finally win Westminster’s attention?The newly appointed chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events is taking aim at policy makers. Can he help shift the perception of events from a nice to have to a key driver of growth?

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March 23, 2026From boardrooms to beaches: why Chris Clarke is betting big on the South WestAfter years of running global corporate events, Chris Clarke has swapped airport lounges for the Cornish coast - launching Leadership West to reimagine leadership retreats through place, purpose and immersive experiences across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

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March 20, 2026Has the events industry forgotten how to talk to clients?Corporate events aren’t becoming less human, but the way we sell, plan and communicate around them certainly is, says Tina Benson, founder and managing director of Team Tactics. Here, she explores how digital discovery and communication is changing the industry, and why human connection matters more than ever.

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March 18, 2026HeadBox whitepaper highlights gaps in meetings and events managementWhitepaper is a 'call to action' to bring meetings and events into the same strategic conversation as business travel.

AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pause

March 16, 2026AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pauseThomas Mauch on the dangers of rushing to use external AI applications without a thoughtful, shared strategy.

profit rise

March 12, 2026Informa reports 15 per cent rise in profits as events drive growthInforma reported a 15 per cent rise in profits driven by strong demand for B2B events, with record revenues of £4.04bn and operating profit of £1.14bn in 2025.

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March 12, 2026Tickets on sale for Fast Forward 15 Mentoring Awards 2026Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Fast Forward 15 Mentoring Awards at the QEII Centre in London on Friday 24 April.

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March 10, 2026Inaugural M&I Expo postponed due to Middle East situation The inaugural M&I Expo, originally scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi in April, has been postponed due to the current situation in the Middle East. Show More

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