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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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June 18, 2026Strata Group acquires We Are ColliderThe brand experience agency group has acquired a 100 per cent stake in brand experience agency We Are Collider.

AI, human connection and the future of events: the conversations shaping The Meetings Show 2026

June 17, 2026AI, human connection and the future of events: the conversations shaping The Meetings Show 2026With AI transforming the way events are created, growing demand for more meaningful experiences and a renewed focus on inclusion and wellbeing, The Meetings Show 2026 is set to become a forum for the conversations shaping the future of the meetings industry.

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June 15, 2026Culture is not a perk – it's an agency's biggest competitive advantageAs agencies battle burnout, talent shortages and growing client expectations, INVNT EMEA managing director Claudia Stephenson argues that culture is a business strategy.

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June 12, 2026The myth of 1 + 1 = 2: why event mergers succeed or fail long after the deal is doneLaura Capell-Abra on why mergers and acquisitions are never just about numbers on a page.

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June 11, 2026Meeting Needs celebrates impact and honours Events R Talented at annual showcaseMeeting Needs' annual showcase event celebrated another year of fundraising, grant giving and life-changing impact across the UK and overseas.

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June 10, 2026M&IT Awards 2026 - all the finalists revealedThe votes are in, the judges have spoken, and this year's shortlist is packed with the people, teams and organisations raising the bar across our industry.

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June 4, 2026Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cutsMore than 20 industry bodies unite behind letter to ministers calling for funding reversal.

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June 4, 2026Travel managers increasingly taking on meetings responsibilities, new research findsMore than 60 per cent of corporate travel buyers now oversee both travel and meetings, with cost savings and greater visibility driving the trend.

UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic high

June 4, 2026UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic highLatest UKCAMS research reveals strong growth across the conference and meetings market, with event numbers reaching their highest level since 2019 and venues continuing to invest heavily despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.

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June 3, 2026Good intentions aren't enough - why events must close the accessibility gapWhen Jade Spencer, director of operations at BCD Meetings & Events, was invited to attend a parliamentary roundtable on accessibility in events, she joined policymakers, industry leaders and accessibility advocates to discuss one pressing challenge: why, despite growing awareness, disabled attendees still face barriers to participation.Show More

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