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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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May 13, 2026Fast Forward 15 partners with Destination TorontoMentoring network Fast Forward 15 has announced a new partnership with Destination Toronto, with the destination organisation also joining the programme’s mentor community for 2026–27.

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May 12, 2026AI is making face-to-face meetings more important, not less, research findsNew research commissioned by The Meetings Show suggests AI is increasing workplace complexity rather than simplifying it, with business leaders saying human meetings remain critical for decision-making, alignment and productivity.

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May 11, 2026CHS Manchester registration goes live, fringe programme buildsBeyond the show floor, the CHS Manchester Fringe is starting to take shape, with activity from SITE, NOWIE, and Grae Matter all confirming.

'Events are essential to how brands engage and grow': the evolution of Yellow Fish

May 11, 2026'Events are essential to how brands engage and grow': the evolution of Yellow FishYellow Fish CEO Laura Pace on how brands are reassessing where real value lies - and why that makes it an exciting time to be in the live events world.

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May 8, 2026Why Cannes Lions isn’t about the spectacle - it’s about creating space for serendipityAs brands get ready to descend on the Croisette for Cannes Lions next month, Sophie Hulf, strategy director at Identity, argues the real value lies not in the biggest activation or loudest pitch, but in designing experiences that spark unexpected conversations, meaningful connections and long-term relationships.

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May 7, 2026Angola launches convention bureau to drive business tourism expansionAngola has officially launched the Angola Convention Bureau (ACB), as the country steps up efforts to position itself as a leading events destination in Africa, supported by rising business travel and major infrastructure investment.

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May 7, 2026Niland appointed to beam board of directorsKatie Niland, commercial director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, has joined the beam board of directors.

Agency Updata: Top Banana's new HQ, Nteractive extends New Balance partnership, and more

May 5, 2026Agency Updata: Top Banana's new HQ, Nteractive extends New Balance partnership, and moreAll the comings and goings from the last month in the UK agency world.

Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the question

May 5, 2026Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the questionAt the Swiss MICE Retreat in Henley-on-Thames, I went in expecting a destination showcase and left rethinking everything - from cost to value, and why Switzerland might be one of the industry’s most misunderstood choices.

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April 28, 2026Elevate launches biggest ever programmeElevate launched its largest mentoring and personal development programme yet with a kick-off event in London for 2026.Show More

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