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September 21, 2026M&IT Awards 2026: relive the night in picturesMore than 700 event professionals gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London for an evening of celebration, recognition, entertainment and plenty of dancing. Here are some of the best moments from the 2026 M&IT Awards.Read More

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July 31, 2026IBTM World expands event technology offering for 2026 showIBTM World 2026 will expand its event tech offerings with a larger tech showcase, AI demos, and the return of the startup initiative IBTM Ignite, featuring over 100 startups, 15 investors, and major exhibitors like EventsAir.

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July 31, 2026Jessica Southworth appointed MIA vice chairSouthworth will work alongside chair Andrew Mosley and MIA CEO Shonali Devereaux to drive strategic priorities and support association members.

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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.

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July 27, 2026Business events venues 'left out again' as government unveils new business rates reliefbeam and the Meetings Industry Association have criticised the government's decision to extend business rates relief for pubs, clubs and live music venues while continuing to exclude conference venues, hotels and exhibition centres.

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July 21, 2026beam Annual Forum turns connections into momentumRelationships, collaboration and the collective strength of the business events industry took centre stage at the beam Annual Forum 2026.

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July 21, 2026'A unique appreciation': UKEVENTS welcomes Burnham as PMUKEVENTS has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the UK prime minister, and is eager to collaborate with him to boost the events industry's competitiveness.

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July 21, 2026“We always act like we’re on the first date”: how agencies can stay agile at scaleDaunted and excited

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July 20, 2026ABPCO welcomes new co-chairs amid record growth and engagementKaren Edwards and Jessica Letters have been appointed ABPCO co-chairs for a two year term.

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July 20, 2026HOSPA endorses Rob Chamberlain Marketing AcademyHOSPA has endorsed the Rob Chamberlain Marketing Academy, a CPD-accredited program designed to enhance marketing skills in hospitality, as an official Learning Partner.

The end of unverified sustainability claims?

July 20, 2026The end of unverified sustainability claims?For years, hospitality businesses have been able to make broad sustainability claims with relatively little scrutiny. That era is coming to an end.Show More

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