The Hire Awards of Excellence celebrate the amazing achievements of hire and supply companies across the UK's plant, tool, equipment and event hire industry. Crucial recognition is also given to outstanding individuals who have consistently stood out from the crowd and achieved, as well as set some of the highest standards in the industry.
The ultimate careers event for young people passionate about production. Whether you're interested in live events, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast, or film, this is your chance to learn, train, network, and develop your career in one of the most exciting industries in the world!
The Festival of Learning brings the association events community together, creating a space to connect, collaborate, and challenge. It provides valuable opportunities for sharing knowledge, exploring new ideas, and strengthening relationships across the industry. Building on the success of last year’s record-breaking event, the 2026 Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The Scottish Event Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and innovation shaping Scotland’s event landscape – and this is your opportunity to be a part of it. From large-scale festivals to association events, charity events, conferences, and sporting events, the awards celebrate the people and projects that make our industry truly world-class. We’re looking for the very best in the industry – those who push boundaries, elevate experiences, and go far beyond delivering standard events. Entries are assessed by a panel of the industry’s leading figures who have helped shape the sector through their influence and expertise, marking this one of the most prestigious awards to win for Scottish events.
Join the annual get-together of professionals and students passionate about live events and entertainment technology PLASA Focus is an intimate trade event and conference that brings together anyone working - or hoping to work in technical live entertainment. Over two vibrant days, you’ll find the latest technology across lighting, audio, AV and staging, hands-on training, expert-led seminars and networking zones, all tailored to support you at every stage of your business or career.
The UK’s essential exhibition for theatre technicians, suppliers and live performance professionals. The ABTT Theatre Show brings together the specialist companies, expertise and networks that power theatre, performance and live events — all under one roof. Discover new products, strengthen relationships, attend free seminars, workshops and reconnect with the people who make theatre happen.
Bringing together 60+ leading creative, production and c-suite professionals from event agencies, the CN Creative Leaders Summit discussed key challenges and best practice when delivering creative visions for immersive live and brand experiences.
Whether you're an event industry pro or a newbie, spend all of your time planning meetings and events, or it's part of your wider role, join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to shake up your meetings, events and incentives.
The #AEME2026 overarching theme is ‘Events for a Changing World: Responsibility, Equity, and Impact’ which will explore events as sites of responsibility and contestation, as well as spaces for imagination and meaningful impact. In particular, the Forum welcomes work that critically engages with events education, its pedagogies, curricula, institutional contexts, and partnerships as a key lever for shaping ethical practice, inclusive futures, and socially responsive event professionals in an uncertain world.
The beam Annual Forum is more than just a date in the industry calendar; it is the ultimate expression of the power of our community. In an industry built on relationships, this event serves as a vital touchpoint where the brightest minds in business events, hospitality, and travel come together to share expertise and drive the sector forward. Whether you are looking for high-impact keynotes, candid peer-to-peer discussions, or the chance to recharge with industry friends, the Forum offers a unique environment where the big picture meets practical, actionable insights. By attending, you aren’t just joining an event—you are contributing to a collective voice that makes our industry stronger, more resilient, and more connected.
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to bring you the annual AEO Conference. This event brings together key players within the events industry, offering networking, insight and motivation. With an outstanding speaker line-up delivering inspirational, dynamic and thought-provoking content, the AEO Conference 2026 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.
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