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July 28, 2026Why clients now buy specialist expertise, not agency takeoverAgencies are increasingly being hired for the expertise they bring rather than the work they take away. Brighter’s Claire Conboy and Kate Wolstenholme reflect on the shift.Read More

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July 15, 2026Cvent announces $1bn investment in AI and product innovationCvent is investing more than $1bn (£750m) in AI and product innovation over three years, unveiling a new brand strategy emphasising the value of face-to-face events against AI-generated content.

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July 13, 2026"We're redesigning WTM around visitors, not floorplans"World Travel Market London event director Chris Carter-Chapman says the future of large-scale events isn’t about adding endless new features. It's about helping attendees navigate increasingly complex shows on their own terms.

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July 13, 2026Belfast conference inspires future surgeons while delivering £500k boostMedical meeting at ICC Belfast combines economic impact with careers legacy as 120 students explore specialist surgical careers.

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July 10, 2026Meeting Needs targets £250k fundraising milestone at Royal Parks Half MarathonMeeting Needs aims to reach £250k in fundraising at the Royal Parks Half Marathon as it celebrates its 10-year participation, recruiting more runners to join its team.

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July 8, 2026APPG chair urges sector to tell the human stories behind the statisticsRather than leading with billion-pound economic figures, Rhodes encouraged the sector to tell the stories behind them - from jobs and careers to local businesses, skills and regional growth.

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July 7, 2026Global Destination Report 2026 reveals resilient sector facing mounting pressuresCompetitiveness increasingly driven by value, connectivity, policy, and impact.

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July 7, 2026Fast Forward 15 launches ambassador board to expand mentoring programmeThe board will work alongside founder and director Fay Sharpe to increase the programme's reach, develop new partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, and support the long-term growth of FF15.

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July 6, 2026MPs urge government to rethink business events cuts as sector's competitiveness comes under scrutinyA new report concludes that the UK events industry is being held back by a lack of strategic government support, despite its significant contribution to economic growth, trade and employment.

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July 3, 2026AIEA celebrates 10 years of supporting independent event agenciesAssociation marks milestone as chair says SME agencies must have a stronger voice across the events industry.

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July 3, 2026Parallel Blue Global appoints Mark Harsant as managing directorFounder Paul Martin becomes executive chairman as events agency implements planned leadership succession.Show More

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