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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

Events R Talented returns - have you got what it takes?

January 12, 2022Events R Talented returns - have you got what it takes?Events R Talented, the talent-show initiative set up by event industry professionals to raise money for charities worldwide, has launched its 2022 competition.

Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-person

January 11, 2022Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-personIn-person events are increasingly the focus for event planners in 2022, research from etc.venues has revealed.

Venues must protect public from terror attacks under new plans

January 10, 2022Venues must protect public from terror attacks under new plansNew legislation could see event venues forced to implement measures to protect the public from terror attacks.

Diversity in Events Awards extends entry deadline

January 10, 2022Diversity in Events Awards extends entry deadlineDiversity Ally's inaugural Diversity in Events Awards has extended its deadline for entries.

MPI cancels European conference due to Omicron

January 6, 2022MPI cancels European conference due to OmicronMeeting Professionals International’s (MPI) European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) is the latest victim of the Omicron Covid variant.

IMEX Frankfurt moved to May in response to Omicron

January 6, 2022IMEX Frankfurt moved to May in response to OmicronIMEX Frankfurt will now take place between 31 May – 2 June 2022 at Messe Frankfurt.

Return to events: how redundancy made me stronger

January 5, 2022Return to events: how redundancy made me strongerThe pandemic has had a devastating effect on many event professionals’ careers - here, current Fast Forward 15 mentee, Becky Davison, explains why being made redundant was a catalyst for personal positive change...

Uber-copters and energy harvesting: the future of meetings?

January 5, 2022Uber-copters and energy harvesting: the future of meetings?Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales and McNeel Keenan, vice president of product management at Cvent take M&IT’s Holly Patrick on a tour of the meetings of the future, from getting there to networking and generating the energy powering the presentation slides…

ESSA launches training and development programme

January 5, 2022ESSA launches training and development programmeThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched the ESSA Individual Induction, the first in a series of certificated training courses for its members with a focus on health and safety.

Fast Forward 15 founder Fay Sharpe awarded OBE

January 4, 2022Fast Forward 15 founder Fay Sharpe awarded OBEFay Sharpe, founder of the mentorship programme Fast Forward 15, has been named on the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2022.Show More

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