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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.Read More

ESSA Awards Shortlist

November 15, 2022ESSA reveals shortlist for 2022 awardsThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 annual awards.

SEC Glasgow Life

November 10, 2022Glasgow and Belfast named in GDS Index's top 10 sustainable citiesBelfast also took home the Innovation Award for its social impact initiative Changing the Menu. For Good, which raises awareness, funds, and supplies for those experiencing growing food poverty in the city.

Sian Sayward

October 28, 2022'It's a tremendous honour': Sian Sayward made chair of beamSian Sayward, director of commercial partnerships, people & projects at Inntel, has become chair of beam, the UK trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry.

Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committee

October 27, 2022Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committeeIn a withering attack, the DCMS Committee called the Government’s response to Nick de Bois’s DMO review “half-hearted” and said it had “failed to commit to any long-term change.”

Nick de Bois

October 25, 2022Nick de Bois appointed British Tourist Authority chairThe former MP and chair of the Events Industry Board will serve a three year term, starting on 1 November 2022

New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodies

October 24, 2022New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodiesLiz Truss resigned less than 24 hours after the Events Industry Alliance launched its manifesto in Parliament calling for a national event strategy.

EIA launch

October 20, 2022EIA calls for national event strategy at manifesto launchThe EIA manifesto was launched at a parliamentary reception on Wednesday 19 October, with guests from a cross party group of MPs and event professionals from across the sector in attendance.

In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBT

October 12, 2022In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBTThe 12th annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast found that more than three quarters (77 per cent) of respondents are optimistic about the health of the industry heading into 2023.

Liverpool arena

October 10, 2022'We are ecstatic!' Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023Liverpool is set to host Eurovision 2023 after pipping Glasgow to the post

Meeting Needs 2022 runners

October 10, 2022On your marks! Meeting Needs runners raise £28k for good causesMeetings and events professionals participated in the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for industry grant-making body, Meeting Needs and its partner charities.Show More

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