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October 19, 2026Figen Murray hits back at Tory MP’s criticism of Martyn’s LawThe campaigner says comments describing the legislation as an “absurd set of regulations” reveal a “profound lack of understanding”, as venues prepare for the new requirements to take effect in 2027.Read More

Watch again: Our expert panel on supercharging yourself in 2021

March 4, 2021Watch again: Our expert panel on supercharging yourself in 2021Whether furloughed, out of work or still navigating the digital event world, event professionals spent 2020 attending all the webinars, learning new skills and taking the opportunity to dedicate time to developing.

Fast Forward 15 reveals Cvent partnership for 2021 programme

February 23, 2021Fast Forward 15 reveals Cvent partnership for 2021 programmeFast Forward 15 has announced a partnership agreement with Cvent for its 2021 programme.

Corporate confidence – how and when will it return?

February 9, 2021Corporate confidence – how and when will it return?Regaining corporate confidence in live events is essential for both the events industry and the wider economy, as TAG's event director, Sam Robson explains...

New videocast: M&IT Eventful Life with Mary Fothergill-Kemp

February 6, 2021New videocast: M&IT Eventful Life with Mary Fothergill-KempBetween volunteering in the army reserves and running her sustainable events company, MFK Events, Mary Fothergill-Kemp 'sat down' with Holly Patrick to discuss her journey into event planning, the changing attitudes toward sustainable solutions and what she wishes she'd known when she started out in the business...

Let's fling open our doors - and build events back better

January 27, 2021Let's fling open our doors - and build events back betterDr Caroline Jackson, vice-chair of Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) discusses the need to retain talent in the events industry and why we need to open our doors to encourage a diverse community of practitioners.

"Hybrid will be the way forward for a long time", says DRPG's Dagmar Mackett

January 25, 2021"Hybrid will be the way forward for a long time", says DRPG's Dagmar MackettDRPG’s Dagmar Mackett chats to M&IT's Holly Patrick about the rebound of live events and her role as a global development director in a time when the coronavirus pandemic has halted everything.

Top Banana welcomes Jemma Peers as managing director

January 21, 2021Top Banana welcomes Jemma Peers as managing directorTop Banana has announced the appointment of Jemma Peers as managing director.

Elevate mentoring opens applications for 2021 programme

January 20, 2021Elevate mentoring opens applications for 2021 programmeThe Elevate mentoring and training programme has opened applications to UK and international event professionals for the 2021 programme.

Curing Blue Monday with kindness - it costs nothing but means everything

January 18, 2021Curing Blue Monday with kindness - it costs nothing but means everythingPeter Pan creator J.M. Barrie once said, “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” An extension of that extra kindness has never been needed more than now, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe and grinding the events industry to a halt.

ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ board

January 11, 2021ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ boardThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) board has Lou Kiwanuka as its new chair.Show More

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