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beam Announces Rainbow Trust as New Charity Partner

Prestige Events Magazine

beam is delighted to announce Rainbow Trust Childrens Charity as its new charity partner. Rainbow Trust provides vital emotional and practical support to families across England who are facing unimaginable challenges. With over 86,000 children living with life-threatening conditions, the charity pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker who offers assistance to parents, carers, siblings, and grandparents, helping them navigate their daily struggles.

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The Distillery Events’ 2025 Wedding Open House

EventSource

Not since the pandemic has the Distillery District held one of its legendary wedding Open Houses. Set against the charming, cobblestone streets of Torontos historic Distillery District, the event gave couples a rare chance to explore three of the citys most sought-after wedding venues all within the same day: Cluny Bistro , The Distillery District - Loft , and Archeo.

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The Authenticity Effect: How Being You Sparks Collaboration & Success

Smart Meetings

Inspiration typically comes from well-placed catalysts in our lives. Maybe it was that one conference you attended, where a speaker spoke to a part of you that you never even knew existed. Maybe it was the day you found yourself alone in nature, taking a break from your busy life, with no one else in sight, and clarity and inspiration emerged from the calm.

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Leading industry organisations provide support for The Business of Events: 2025 Global Policy Forum as registration deadline looms

Prestige Events Magazine

With time running out for senior industry leaders to register their interest to attend The Business of Events 2025 Global Policy Forum, sponsored by RX Global, the event will now see several industry organisations including ICCA, beam, MIA, Delegate Wranglers and ABPCO, bring groups of high-level members to the forum, including over 60 event agencies and exhibition organisers.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Brittany and Scott’s Luxurious and Elegant Wedding at Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

EventSource

Brittany and Scotts wedding day was truly one for the books! Scott, a Canadian professional goaltender for the Nashville Predators, and his beautiful bride, Brittany, celebrated their love in the most enchanting way. From the moment they arrived at the gorgeous Elora Mill Hotel & Spa , where every detail was perfectly captured by their talented photographer, Jessilynn Wong Photography , the entire day felt like a dream.

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Brands Get ‘Schneaky,’ Nostalgic and Inventive with St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Campaigns

Event Marketer

Over the weekend, cities around the country got creative with their St. Patricks Day celebrations. In Leesburg, FL, Leprechaun Wrestling was the main event of Shamrockin Fest 2025, while in San Antonio, TX, the Wiener Dog Derby drew quite a crowd at Little Woodrows Braun. Of course, Chicago dyed its river green, and so did Tampa, FL, for the 2025 River O Green Festival off the Hillsborough River.

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Conquering industry challenges: The key to successful events in 2025

Prestige Events Magazine

by Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events [CSE] Whether the focus is badminton or business, each new year sees a plethora of sporting events and conferences take place across the globe. Yet as audience expectations shift and technology advances, organisers must rise to the challenges of 2025 or face being left behind particularly as 44% of attendees now deem the use of tech vital for event engagement according to the Freeman report.

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3 Ways Hospitality Can Win at Digital Marketing

Smart Meetings

For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. These professionals make decisions that can directly impact your success, and building strong relationships with them is vital to becoming their go-to partner. To truly capture their interest and secure their business, you need a precise, well-crafted digital marketing strategy tailored to their unique needs.

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The Design Museum opens diary for 2026 commercial hire events Entirety of next year available for standout events and exclusive hire

Prestige Events Magazine

With lead times now getting longer and demand for events at the museum increasing, the Design Museum in Kensington has opened its 2026 diary for commercial hire events. From today, clients can now book corporate and private events from conferences and charity fundraisers to product launches and parties into next year, as well as exclusive hire. A limited number of exclusive hire dates are now available to book in 2026 offering clients the opportunity to take over the museum for a high-profile br

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Beyond the Buzz: How to Turn Marketing Trends into Revenue-Driving Strategies

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Effective Event Networking: Tips for Building Connections

Eventscase Blog

Event networking has become a major attraction for attendees. In fact, most attendees come with the aim of connecting with other professionals: a recent study revealed that around 60% of people attend events primarily to network , and in the case of professional conferences this figure can be as high as 70%. In other words, more than half of the participants value the opportunities to meet people over the formal content of the event.

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Barbican introduces exclusive private dining experience in conservatory

Prestige Events Magazine

The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys, is now offering an exclusive private dining experience in its iconic Conservatory. With its lush tropical setting featuring over 1,500 species of exotic plants, the Conservatory provides a unique backdrop for intimate dinners and corporate gatherings, accommodating between 60 and 120 guests. Set amidst soaring glass ceilings and a lush canopy of exotic greenery, the Conservatory offers a breathtaking escape from the ordinary.

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Tomorrow’s Talent 2025: Winners Announced

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show is thrilled to reveal the 10 winners of Tomorrows Talent 2025, a prestigious initiative that champions emerging talent in the meetings and events industry. Now in its seventh year, Tomorrows Talent continues to highlight the next generation of leaders and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to elevate their careers in this dynamic and fast-paced sector.

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DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry

Prestige Events Magazine

Worcestershire, March 2025 Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested brands an opportunity to explore recent advancements in technology and artificial intelligence tailored specifically for the events and experiential industry.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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AI Pulse Check: How Event Planners Are Using Gen AI

PCMA Convene

More than 90 percent of meeting planners surveyed are using AI in some way as they plan events. Its been two years since PCMA introduced Spark, inviting meeting professionals to experiment with a platform designed to leverage generative AI for the business event industry. Spark, which has continually expanded and finetuned its capabilities, now has 10,000 users in 120 countries who use its free and paid versions.

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Wyboston Lakes Resort chosen as a finalist in two prestigious industry awards

Prestige Events Magazine

Wyboston Lakes Resort has been chosen as a finalist in two prestigious national industry awards. The Bedfordshire hotel, conference and training centre has been nominated as Hospitality and Leisure Company of the Year in the highly reputed British HR Awards 2025. It is also a finalist in two categories Innovative Product / Service and Meeting / Events Venue of the renowned Greengage Sustainability Awards 2025.

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10 Tips for Planning Neuro-inclusive Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Neurodivergent individuals can account for as many as 1 out of 5 of your attendees. Heres how to design events with this group in mind.

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Effective Post-Wedding Show Follow-Up Strategies 

The Planner's Lounge

Today, let’s dive into a crucial component that often dictates the success of your participation in wedding shows: the post-wedding show follow-up. The real work begins when the show wraps up. Its what you do after the event that transforms leads into clients and initial chats into contracts. Lets dive into how you can master the art of following up after a wedding show to ensure your hard work pays off.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Event Inspiration: 10 Elegant Theme Parties

EventMB

Skift Take: The right theme can set the mood and elevate an event but stay away from clich.

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Stakeholder Mapping & Community Engagement in the New Massachusetts Climate Law 

The Castle Group

As the federal government continues to roll back environmental protections and support fossil fuel development, Massachusetts is charting its ambitious course toward a clean energy future. The Commonwealth recently passed landmark legislation that puts it at the forefront of state-level climate action, with aggressive targets for emissions reductions and clean energy deployment.

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How Agentic AI May Transform Event Planning – and Tools You Can Use Now 

EventMB

Skift Take: Generalist AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are being replaced by agentic AI, which can customize and deploy AI models for specific tasks. Are event planners ready?

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Community Engagement Ideas for Clean Energy Developers

The Castle Group

For clean energy companies looking to develop projects in Massachusetts, the new law creates unprecedented certainty and clarity around permitting timelines, while setting clear expectations around community engagement and environmental justice. Early and consistent community engagement has emerged as a cornerstone of successful renewable energy development.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Your Questions About QR Codes Answered

EventMB

Skift Take: QR codes have become common in our everyday lives, but how can they be used for events?

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Make Your Meetings Memorable at UCLA

Unique Venues

When it comes to hosting a memorable event on the West Coast, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has everything you need to impress your guests. With its prestigious reputation, prime Southern California location, and versatile event packages, UCLA is the ultimate destination for corporate, educational, sports, and tour group conferences.

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Fast Company Names Braindate One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies

Event Industry News

Braindate, the leading event networking technology that transforms connections into knowledge-sharing conversations, announced today it has been named to Fast Companys prestigious list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2025, achieving the top 10 in the Events, Concerts, and Live Experiences category.

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Meet the 2025 Canadian Event Award Finalists

Canadian Special Events

The Canadian Event Awards (CEA) , Canadas most esteemed recognition program for live events, experiential marketing, and hospitality, is proud to announce the 2025 award finalists. View the full list of 2025 finalists here. Celebrating Excellence in Live Events The Canadian Event Awards has long been a beacon of excellence, celebrating the professionals who create extraordinary experiences that shape Canadas cultural and economic fabric.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!