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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

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January 15, 2026Why agencies are specialising again - plus four more trends you can't ignoreThe 9-5, four-to-five-days-in-the-office debate will finally move on

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January 14, 2026How venue booking really works in 2026For today’s planners, success is less about logistics and more about digital behaviour, speed of response and how quickly decisions can be made, says Edward Poland, co-founder at Hire Space.

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January 12, 2026Gen Z isn’t changing the rules - the rules are already brokenGen Z isn’t trying to disrupt the workplace - it’s responding to a world that’s already changed, says Freya Foster, senior project executive at Principal Global Events.

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December 15, 2025Fam trips under fire? Sparks set to fly at the Industry Great Debate 2026If you thought January was the month for easing gently into the year, think again...

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November 27, 2025Brandfuel founder David Ball dies aged 64David Ball, founder of Brandfuel, has passed away at 64 after battling cancer.

November 21, 2025Goedegebuure awarded JMIC Profile & Power Award 2025The award is in recognition of Goedegebuure's exceptional leadership, strategic influence, and long-standing contributions to the global business events sector.

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November 21, 2025Anita Lowe on big wins and bigger ambitions at veSpaceAfter triumphing at the 2025 M&IT Awards, veSpace CEO Anita Lowe talks growth, cross-brand collaboration, and the people-first approach that drives the agency’s success...

November 19, 2025Events Apprenticeships moves under The Power of Events as new standard gets approvalThe industry has taken a major step in strengthening its talent pipeline, as the newly revised Level 3 Event Co-ordinator Apprenticeship Standard receives full government approval - and the Events Apprenticeships programme moves under the umbrella of The Power of Events.

Why smart tech isn’t enough: the future of events belongs to smart thinkers

November 13, 2025Why smart tech isn’t enough: the future of events belongs to smart thinkersAfter a week surrounded by AI, automation and innovation buzz at Birmingham Tech Week, Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO of EDGE Venues, says the real power of technology in events isn’t about adopting faster - it’s about thinking smarter.

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November 6, 2025Into the West: a sneak peek of the new OlympiaPaul Harvey pulls on his hard hat and high-vis for a glimpse of the future of events in West London.Show More

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