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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

Must-read: KDM Events director’s impassioned letter to MP

October 13, 2020Must-read: KDM Events director’s impassioned letter to MPKDM Events director Kevin Davies has written an impassioned letter to his MP outlining the devastating effects that Covid-19 is having on the company and the wider events sector.

Ask ‘Am I OK?’ on World Mental Health Day

October 9, 2020Ask ‘Am I OK?’ on World Mental Health DaySaturday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day and HBAA’s Juliet Price is urging everyone in the events industry to check in with themselves.

Thousands join #WeMakeEvents day of action across globe

October 1, 2020Thousands join #WeMakeEvents day of action across globeThousands of event professionals across the world lit venues in red as they joined in with the #WeMakeEvents Global Action Day on 30 September, including 28 countries and 17 regions up and down the UK.

Get creative to get through next six months, says Function Fixers MD

September 30, 2020Get creative to get through next six months, says Function Fixers MDCarrie Larwood, managing director of venue finding agency Function Fixers, explains why eventprofs have to get creative and find new ways of running events, without compromising on safety, and within the remit of government guidance, if they are going to negotiate the next six months...

The Meetings Show 2020 switches from hybrid to virtual

September 17, 2020The Meetings Show 2020 switches from hybrid to virtualThe Meetings Show has announced the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals will now be a fully virtual event this October. The show will run virtually from 19-21 October.

New agency Lemon Lane aiming to help drive Covid-19 recovery

September 10, 2020New agency Lemon Lane aiming to help drive Covid-19 recoveryBrand new agency Lemon Lane is aiming to write a roadmap for post pandemic recovery as it opens its doors.

INVNT Group appoints Claudia Stephenson as MD for EMEA

September 8, 2020INVNT Group appoints Claudia Stephenson as MD for EMEAThe global live brand storytelling agency, INVNT Group has announced the appointment of Claudia Stephenson as the new managing director for the EMEA region.

Fine wine and high octane in Cape Town, South Africa

September 7, 2020Fine wine and high octane in Cape Town, South AfricaKnown colloquially as the Mother City, the South African capital has Unesco world heritage sites as well as being the former home of Nelson Mandela. Fiona Keating reports.

The Meetings Show reveals 2020 education programme

September 2, 2020The Meetings Show reveals 2020 education programmeThe Meetings Show’s education programme has been unveiled and is set to assist event professionals to navigate the challenging times.

EventWell Pledge to offer vital Covid-19 help for eventprofs

August 28, 2020EventWell Pledge to offer vital Covid-19 help for eventprofsEventWell has partnered with The Shaper Group to launch EventWell Pledge, a new peer-to-peer pledge and support programme designed to offer vital point of need help for event professionals who are in need or experiencing financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Show More

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