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September 28, 2026UKEVENTS welcomes government response to business events reportUKEVENTS has welcomed the government's inclusion of business events in the upcoming National Events Strategy.Read More

Face-to-face meetings 'critical' for almost half of event professionals

February 6, 2020Face-to-face meetings 'critical' for almost half of event professionalsAlmost half of business event delegates say face-to-face meetings are ‘critical’, according to a new study.

David Cameron turns down role as head of COP26 in Glasgow

February 6, 2020David Cameron turns down role as head of COP26 in GlasgowFormer prime minister David Cameron has turned down an offer to be the president of COP26 in Glasgow.

One year on, Strata wins two new contracts as result of merger

February 5, 2020One year on, Strata wins two new contracts as result of mergerOne year on from its formation, Strata Creative Communications has won two new contracts as a direct result of the merger of long-established agencies Crown and Communique.

Meetings Industry Association goes green with Inspiring Change

February 5, 2020Meetings Industry Association goes green with Inspiring ChangeThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) is set to host an Inspiring Change event at London’s BMA House on Tuesday 11 February.

DRPG supports students through Birmingham education network

February 4, 2020DRPG supports students through Birmingham education networkAs part of its 40th anniversary goal to support 40 CSR projects in its 40th year, DRPG has partnered with independent charity Birmingham Hippodrome by sponsoring 15 places in Hippodrome Young Companies – a initiative that provides professional platforms for talented young performers from Birmingham and the wider region to nurture their artistic talent.

Industry has a 'massive culture problem' on wellbeing, panel hears

February 4, 2020Industry has a 'massive culture problem' on wellbeing, panel hearsThe culture of the events industry has to change if the sector is going to properly address the wellbeing of event professionals.

BestCities celebrates 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum baton

February 3, 2020BestCities celebrates 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum batonBestCities is marking its 20th anniversary with a new focus on impact, as Madrid gets set to host this year's Global Forum event.

Local expertise helps bring events to life in Singapore

February 1, 2020Local expertise helps bring events to life in SingaporeHigh-tech, innovative and always exciting, Singapore is investing heavily in key sectors, contributing towards a rich ecosystem for ideas and business exchanges. Combine its impressive intellectual capital with its pro-business environment, strategic location in Asia and excellent meeting facilities, and it’s easy to see why this vibrant city-state is leading the way in events.

Fast Forward 15 celebrates five years of supporting female event professionals

January 31, 2020Fast Forward 15 celebrates five years of supporting female event professionalsFounded by Fay Sharpe five years ago, the Fast Forward 15 mentoring programme will have supported 75 female event industry professionals to grow and strengthen their careers by the end of 2020.

Leadership changes at BCD M&E as McCabe is made UK MD

January 30, 2020Leadership changes at BCD M&E as McCabe is made UK MDBCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has implemented several key leadership changes in the UK and across the EMEA region, with the two having recently been separated into distinct regions. And Helen McCabe has been appointed to the newly created UK managing director role, having been with the firm for 28 years.Show More

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