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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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March 11, 2025New HeadBox white paper reveals strategies for reducing drop-out ratesHeadBox's new whitepaper The New Attendee explores strategies for reducing event drop-out rates by examining the evolving expectations of future event attendees and providing insights from industry professionals.

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March 10, 2025UKEVENTS aims to boost advocacy efforts with new executive committeeUKEVENTS has formed a new executive committee to enhance advocacy and strengthen engagement with policymakers.

March 10, 2025BCD M&E launches 2025 Vanessa Cotton ScholarshipBCD M&E, in partnership with MPI, has opened applications for the Vanessa Cotton Scholarship, offering an 18-month paid internship for UK students in the meetings and events industry.

International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’

March 7, 2025International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

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March 6, 2025TRO reaches milestone in sustainability journeyTRO says it has 'supercharged' its sustainability strategy as it heads into a second year of partnership with sustainability consultancy The Bulb.

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March 4, 2025CHS Leeds unveils hosted buyer programmeCHS Leeds has launched its hosted buyer programme for the show this month, offering exclusive travel, events, and educational opportunities at the Royal Armouries Leeds.

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March 4, 2025MPs and industry leaders head line-up for Global Policy Forum 2025The Business of Events has revealed its speaker lineup for the Global Policy Forum, including notable politicians and industry leaders, with RX Global as the sponsor.

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March 3, 2025ICCA UK & Ireland hails 'highly successful' 2025 conference in LeedsThe ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter hosted its 2025 annual conference in Leeds, attracting over 120 professionals to discuss sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusivity, accompanied by networking events and a DEI hackathon, concluding with the announcement of Edinburgh as the 2026 host.

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February 26, 2025Confidence high in sector, but work-life balance key for recruitment, finds MIASector is showing high confidence, but recruitment challenges have seen more than half of employers enhance work-life balance packages.

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February 26, 2025'Worthwhile and wonderful': Meeting Needs puts out call for new board membersMeeting Needs is seeking new board members in a busy year, with Lene Corgan taking over as chair in June and an aim to surpass £2 million in donations by the end of 2025.Show More

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