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September 9, 2026Impromptu Glastonbury train gig shot wins Event Photography AwardsJoyous ‘Train to Glastonbury’ shot wins Event Photography Awards 2026 while Marc James is crowned the inaugural Event Photographer of the Year.Read More

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September 8, 2025Visas, no-shows and DIY AI: what’s really shaping events in 2025?The 2025 Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey is seeking insights into trends like visa issues, declining attendance, and DIY AI in the events industry.

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September 2, 2025Event planners invited to explore Oman with M&IT this OctoberEvent planners are invited by M&IT to join a five-day educational fam trip in Oman this October, focusing on Oman’s venues, culture, and landscapes, in collaboration with the Oman Convention Bureau and other partners.

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August 29, 2025She lost her son in a terror attack, then changed UK venue safety foreverAfter her son was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, Figen Murray led a six-year campaign resulting in Martyn’s Law, a UK counter-terrorism legislation. Her story highlights advocacy, emotional resilience, and the importance of industry-wide safety measures at public venues.

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August 13, 2025'We've built something special': Heather Lishman on 14 years at ABPCOABPCO director Heather Lishman reflects on her 14-year tenure, which has seen record growth, deeper industry engagement, and stronger member support than ever before.

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August 5, 2025People and partnership - inside the AIEA Summer EventThe inside scoop on the Alliance of Independent Events Agencies (AIEA) annual summer event at Eastwood Hall in Nottingham, part of The Venues Collection.

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August 4, 2025Why the UAE is the hottest destination for eventprofs right now (again)Now is the time for the industry to take a serious look at the UAE, says Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter and founder at Jigsaw Talent Solutions.

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July 25, 2025Performance and people take centre stage at the 2025 MIA ConferenceThe 2025 MIA Conference at The Belfry in November will focus on the theme "Equipped to Excel," addressing organisational success through people and performance.

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July 22, 2025'We've hit peak AI': Recruitment trends for Q2 2025From AI burnout and brand-damaging interview behaviours to sales talent scarcity and the rebirth of face-to-face trust, Q2 reveals a market caught between evolution and exhaustion, says senior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward.

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July 21, 2025Plan ahead, plan better: the summer of sustainabilityIt might be peak summer, but the climate emergency doesn’t slow down because we do, says Sledge's Laura Chalcroft.

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July 17, 2025Davina McCall to keynote at Cvent CONNECT Europe 2025Acclaimed broadcaster and wellness advocate joins the speaker line-up, with Dermot O’Leary returning as Master of Ceremonies.Show More

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