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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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July 21, 2026“We always act like we’re on the first date”: how agencies can stay agile at scaleDaunted and excited

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July 3, 2026AIEA celebrates 10 years of supporting independent event agenciesAssociation marks milestone as chair says SME agencies must have a stronger voice across the events industry.

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June 29, 2026Manchester Central to host official curtain-raiser to CHS ManchesterManchester Central is set to host and sponsor ‘Manchester Calling’, the official curtain-raiser to this year's CHS Manchester experience.

AI, human connection and the future of events: the conversations shaping The Meetings Show 2026

June 17, 2026AI, human connection and the future of events: the conversations shaping The Meetings Show 2026With AI transforming the way events are created, growing demand for more meaningful experiences and a renewed focus on inclusion and wellbeing, The Meetings Show 2026 is set to become a forum for the conversations shaping the future of the meetings industry.

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June 12, 2026The myth of 1 + 1 = 2: why event mergers succeed or fail long after the deal is doneLaura Capell-Abra on why mergers and acquisitions are never just about numbers on a page.

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June 10, 2026M&IT Awards 2026 - all the finalists revealedThe votes are in, the judges have spoken, and this year's shortlist is packed with the people, teams and organisations raising the bar across our industry.

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June 10, 2026When your £1m event loses its venue 48 hours before launchStrata's Hannah Vesty explains why crisis management is less about avoiding panic, and more about planning for it long before disaster strikes.

UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic high

June 4, 2026UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic highLatest UKCAMS research reveals strong growth across the conference and meetings market, with event numbers reaching their highest level since 2019 and venues continuing to invest heavily despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.

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June 3, 2026Good intentions aren't enough - why events must close the accessibility gapWhen Jade Spencer, director of operations at BCD Meetings & Events, was invited to attend a parliamentary roundtable on accessibility in events, she joined policymakers, industry leaders and accessibility advocates to discuss one pressing challenge: why, despite growing awareness, disabled attendees still face barriers to participation.

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June 2, 2026New industry body targets stronger agency-supplier partnershipsThe Event Society has launched with 24 founding members and plans for training, networking and business development initiatives designed to strengthen relationships across the events supply chain.Show More

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