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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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March 18, 2026HeadBox whitepaper highlights gaps in meetings and events managementWhitepaper is a 'call to action' to bring meetings and events into the same strategic conversation as business travel.

AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pause

March 16, 2026AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pauseThomas Mauch on the dangers of rushing to use external AI applications without a thoughtful, shared strategy.

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March 12, 2026Informa reports 15 per cent rise in profits as events drive growthInforma reported a 15 per cent rise in profits driven by strong demand for B2B events, with record revenues of £4.04bn and operating profit of £1.14bn in 2025.

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March 12, 2026Tickets on sale for Fast Forward 15 Mentoring Awards 2026Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Fast Forward 15 Mentoring Awards at the QEII Centre in London on Friday 24 April.

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March 10, 2026Inaugural M&I Expo postponed due to Middle East situation The inaugural M&I Expo, originally scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi in April, has been postponed due to the current situation in the Middle East.

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March 9, 2026Fight for events talent intensifies as candidates weigh multiple offersCulture, flexibility and benefits now trump salary for events talent, Live Recruitment Salary Survey reveals.

International Women's Day 2026: 'When women thrive, we all rise'

March 6, 2026International Women's Day 2026: 'When women thrive, we all rise'Women in the events sector tell us how they and their organisations are supporting this year's campaign

March 3, 2026Agency Updata: new MD at Sleek, DRPG expands offer, and moreSleek Events appoints Josie Klafkowska as managing director

ICE rebrands as International Corporate Events Network

February 23, 2026ICE rebrands as International Corporate Events NetworkRebrand hailed as a major new chapter in its development as a global community for senior in-house event leaders.

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February 23, 2026Edinburgh is funding its CVB with a visitor levy - will others follow suit?Scotland’s capital is set to become the first city in the UK to fund its convention bureau through a mandatory tourist tax - in what could herald the start of major changes.Show More

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