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Reimagined spaces, radical impact: the Barbican drives growth with creative use of venue

Prestige Events Magazine

The Barbican, one of London’s most iconic cultural and conference venues, will showcase its recent innovative use of space at IBTM 2024 in Barcelona. Last month, it hosted the Council on Tall Buildings and the Urban Habitat 2024 International Conference and in 2025, will welcome the World Design Congress.

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Church House, Westminster closes standout year with record-breaking Christmas party sales

Prestige Events Magazine

This caps a stellar year for the multipurpose events and conference centre in which it increased its new business clients by almost 60 per cent and welcomed back over 40 per cent of returning clients. Such confidence in Church House is reflected in the abundance of award wins and nominations it achieved in 2024.

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BMA House to showcase sustainability leadership at the Sustainable Events Show 2024

Prestige Events Magazine

In recent years, the beautiful Grade-II listed venue in London’s fashionable Bloomsbury district, has emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable event planning and operations. Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, BMA House today offers an exemplary model for venues worldwide.

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Business Events Industry Week 2025 Focused on Celebrations That Work

Smart Meetings

History of BEIW Living in Color Fashion Show The ambitious list of partners and attractions was long that first year. Washington Convention Center, the sparkling capstone to the week was PCMAs Visionary Awards, which Karamat said combined with the fashion show raised almost $1 million for PCMA Foundation grants, research and scholarship.

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60 seconds with Dan Le Grange

Prestige Events Magazine

It’s been incredible to host events with stand out shows including the Kennedy Fashion event promoting H&M’s recent collection with stars like Charli XCX to Matchroom Boxing bouts with Jonny Fisher and Alen Babic with the electric atmosphere at Copper Box Arena.

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Congress Centre announces permanent closure of historic London venue

Prestige Events Magazine

Congress Centre, which is based within the headquarters of The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has confirmed it will cease trading as a conference and events venue on 30 th June 2025. The TUC has also utilised its historically significant base for many flagship conferences, rallies and events.

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The Brief: ‘Zero Bodegas’ and Tunnels of Love

Event Marketer

BONUS CONTENT: STEVE MADDENS GAMIFIED FASHION SHOW Its an oldie, but a goodie worth sharing: Last fall, Steve Madden hosted a gamified Sole Survivor fashion show and launch event in London for its Beyond Borders collection. On the other coast, to support the L.A. Fire Department Foundation.

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