Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Circularity will potentially become the largest Unique Value Proposition (UVP) for trade shows, with some leading events, such as Pack Expo Las Vegas, CES , and World of Concrete , already starting to market the actions they are taking around sustainability as a benefit for their audience. Jack Macleod is president at 360 Live Media.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The Meetings Show has unveiled the 10 winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2024, the initiative championing emerging talent within the meetings and events industry. The 10 winners of Tomorrow’s […]

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Exhibit 3Sixty has been chosen as the logistics contractor for Hillhead 2024, at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, June 25-27, 2024. Hillhead is the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition, with over 60,000m² of saleable space and a total site area of approximately 175,000 m².

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2024

As the event industry propels towards 2024, technological advancements continue to shape its landscape. Event organizers are in constant pursuit of innovative solutions that not only enhance attendee experiences but also streamline operational workflows.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 26, 2024

The Canadian Event Awards, Canada’s premier recognition program for the event and meeting industry, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Awards. The 2024 Awards finalists can be viewed here. A second judging round will occur from March 30 to April 6.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Budget 2024, which was presented in the House of Commons today. The mia’s chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, said on the following areas: Growth “It is welcome news that the economy is expected to grow by 0.8% this year and 1.9%

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Meetings Show has started the search to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry as it opens applications to its 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent programme.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Airfares look set to stabilize across key routes around the world during 2024, according to new forecasts from the consulting team at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform. Air Monitor 2024 expects marginal price rises, and some falls, on regional and international business travel routes.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 24, 2024

AGF (A Greener Future) reveals 27 events, venues and innovators from 12 countries as finalists in the International AGF Awards 2024. Awards are given across 9 important sustainability categories, including power, water, food and travel, and the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2024.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2024

As sustainability continues to take centre stage in event planning, this comprehensive guide serves as your go-to resource for discovering the top sustainable venues and suppliers.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Wembley Stadium is preparing for a big 2024, packed with major events, including this year’s UEFA Champions League Final, crucial […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

FIXR surveyed 5,000 event organisers and attendees to learn about their 2023 experiences and reflections, and predictions for 2024.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2024

The Meetings Show 2024 has opened registration for its Hosted Buyer Programme and is inviting event planners from the UK and Europe to apply.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

HairCon takes centre stage in Manchester from June 22 to June 24 2024, presented by an epic collaboration of industry titans including the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Great Lengths, yuv ®, Design Essentials, Phorest, Ergo, Calligraphy Cut and DENSE. Brace yourselves, as the hair industry is set to witness a revolution.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Business and leisure are more closely intertwined than ever, so choosing the right location for your corporate event can be a transformative experience. Business travel in 2024 is no longer just about finding a location that has the right facilities; it is also about creating experiences that will last a lifetime.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2023

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace, the home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its vibrant new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 Conference and event planners looking to use these creative new spaces are now able to work with the venue’s team, […]

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S. At Muir, Autograph Collection, an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree […]

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) in association with headline sponsors Aztec Event Services and Whitespace Group, is delighted to announce the launch of the AEO Forums 2024, scheduled to take place at the BDC London on Friday, 26th of January 2024.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is seeking submissions for its 2024 content programme.  Submissions are also welcomed from […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dive into the latest episode of The Event Industry News podcast, where our James Dickson engages in a captivating conversation with Emily Clark from Informa. This time, they unravel the secrets behind running a stellar exhibition in 2024, focusing on the pivotal role of data and digital upskilling.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has finalised the programme for the 2024 ABPCO Festival of Learning, taking place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow on the 29th and 30th of April.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fighting off fierce competition from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, the Royal Armouries in Leeds has once again been selected to host the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2024. This three-day event brings […]

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Supporting the charity’s efforts to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness, the flexible and adaptable conference space will donate £1 for every day delegate rate package booked throughout 2024. With a proud […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

New research conducted by Athena, the Art Deco events venue in Leicester, has revealed event planners’ top priorities for 2024. The results revealed the five key issues for planners this year will be a greater interest in independent venues, hybrid events, inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.

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EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2024

the organisation behind ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, has announced Inspire, the largest mental health, learning disability and wellbeing charity in Northern Ireland, as its selected charity partner for 2024. team organise various fundraising events in aid of Inspire, whilst also volunteering their time […]

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 10, 2024

Event Tech Live (ETL), the premier event dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in event technology, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its Las Vegas 2024 event.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

” —Excerpts from the Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees. © Freeman 2024. Most event owners know that these expressed wants and needs are important. But what most event owners don’t know is how to satisfy them. In-person, online, and hybrid. What do my clients think?

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2024

Get ready to elevate your Summer events to new heights with the ultimate resource brought to you by Event Industry News. Our Summer Event Guide is your go-to source for the hottest venues and top-notch suppliers guaranteed to make your events sizzle.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 26, 2024

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter has announced the final line up of educational content as well as the theme for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from 21st to 23rd February at ICC Belfast.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hosted for the first time by David Tennant, the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday 18 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall, and was broadcast internationally on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox International.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The University of Leeds Conferences and Events team is thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured the opportunity to host the prestigious UK Corporate Games 2024, following a highly competitive bid process.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s informal because I only list events I hear about, a minuscule fraction of the unconferences people hold every day. Even so, the calendar lists hundreds of events. For example, as I write this the May 2024 listing includes events in Vienna, Austria; Raleigh, North Carolina; and two in Nepal.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s clear to see that tech and events go hand-in-hand from on-site solutions to hybrid and virtual platforms there’s a need for it all. Event organisers are embracing tech more than ever as suppliers become more and more in tune with their varied requirements. It’s a tech revolution and all event profs are invited.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2023

The growing success of the event which included showcases, panels, awards, music documentary screenings, cocktail parties, lunches, and dinners has been met with demand for the third to be held in 2024 which the […]

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