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August 4, 2026Kevern joins Meeting Needs in marketing and PR roleElectric Cat and NOWIE managing director Cat Kevern will support Meeting Needs' marketing, PR and communications as the charity looks to raise its profile and boost fundraising.Read More

Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international events

July 24, 2020Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international eventsIn a bid to relaunch international conferences and the events sector, Brussels is launching a fund of two million euros to entice planners to choose the European city as a future event destination.

The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid event

July 24, 2020The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid eventThe Meetings Show has unveiled plans for its 2020 hybrid show, following the government's announcement that business events can resume in October.

Proof of industry's power is right under government's noses

July 23, 2020Proof of industry's power is right under government's nosesThe news that the Conservative Party has struck a deal to host its annual conference in Birmingham in 2022, 2024 and 2026 is fantastic for the city.

The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emerges

July 23, 2020The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emergesStrong evidence for the trend towards ‘the end of the office’ has emerged in the last few weeks, with businesses moving towards looking to book weekly meetings space long term as they give up their offices.

IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venues

July 22, 2020IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venuesGlobal venues representation association, IACC, has launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide.

Industry bodies launch All Secure Standard for business events

July 22, 2020Industry bodies launch All Secure Standard for business eventsA trio of industry associations has launched guidance for exhibition, trade fairs, and consumer shows to reopen under the All Secure Standard label.

‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labels

July 22, 2020‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labelsThe lack of standardised Covid-19 safety procedures from the UK government for planners and venues has led many of the UK’s industry associations to produce their own safety guidelines.

New agency BLACK BOOK branches into venue finding

July 21, 2020New agency BLACK BOOK branches into venue findingBLACK BOOK, a new boutique events agency, has announced the launch of its venue finding service.

Forum Events creates new interface for live video meetings

July 21, 2020Forum Events creates new interface for live video meetingsB2B event organiser Forum Events & Media Group has enhanced its tech capabilities to create a virtual platform for its live video meetings.

Tories to hold party conference in Birmingham up to 2026

July 20, 2020Tories to hold party conference in Birmingham up to 2026The Conservative Party has announced three of its next six annual party conferences will take place in the West Midlands.Show More

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