Now in its 38th year, the M&IT Awards are designed to recognise the phenomenal people. A who’s who of the UK events sector, the M&IT Awards bring together more than 700 industry professionals to recognise the phenomenal people, businesses, creativity and resilience that drive the industry forward year after year.
The EAFN Show is a one day annual event bringing together hundreds of event professionals from across the East of England. There are conference sessions where professionals discuss key topics and a trade exhibition where those involved in the industry can share expertise, network and identify new opportunities that can benefit their businesses, the environment, the events industry and the regional economy. The event also provides the opportunity to network with event organisers, venues and suppliers from across the East of England and beyond. We also have a host of excellent performers from our region to entertain you and the bar provides refreshments, breakfasts and lunches to sustain you as you enjoy the day. The Show returns to Burgess Hall on Wednesday 7th October 2026 thanks to our headline sponsors Gofer Ltd and Arena Events Group PLC .
EAFN26 - The East Anglian Festival Network's annual free one day exhibition and conference (Headline Sponsors: Gofer Ltd and Arena UK and Europe) brings together event organisers, venues and suppliers from across the East of England to share expertise, network and identify new supply chain opportunities to benefit the environment, the audience, the event industry and the region's economy. EAFN26's headline sponsors are: Gofer Ltd - one of the UK's leading event power suppliers based in Suffolk and Arena UK & Europe - The UK’s Leading Events Infrastructure Supplier EAFN26 is being held at the Burgess Hall in the beautiful Riverport town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. EAFN26 is free to attend for event organisers, venue owners, venue managers, event suppliers, event managers and operations or logistics managers working in the event sector and anyone else interested in connecting with our region's event industry. Registration prior to the event is required. […]
The Show offers the first opportunity at the end of a busy season for the events industry to meet, network and to start planning and sourcing equipment for the year ahead. It will see hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers from around the world exhibiting in the custom built indoor Exhibition Hall or on the Outside Open Space, showing the latest products and services available to the event industry. It is an unrivalled market place to discover, learn, and try the latest innovations, meet a diverse range of new suppliers and network with colleagues and event professionals all in one place, in a fun and relaxed environment’. The Show is FREE to attend and open to ALL. So if you are an event supplier looking to stock up on new gear or an event organiserr or production manager looking for new ideas and suppliers; this Show is for YOU.
The C&IT Awards return for 2026 - championing the most innovative, creative and high-performing professionals across the events industry. In a landscape that never stands still, excellence matters more than ever. The C&IT Awards recognise the agencies, in-house teams, venues, destinations and suppliers who are not only delivering exceptional events - but redefining what exceptional looks like. For 2026, our categories have been carefully refined to reflect the evolving priorities of the industry. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to integrity. Every entry is rigorously assessed by an independent panel of expert judges with real-world experience of the work itself. Winning a C&IT Award is more than a trophy - it’s a benchmark of credibility in a competitive and fast-moving sector.
THE MEETING PLACE FOR EVENTS PROFESSIONALS The Events Summit (TES) is the ultimate gathering for professionals in the events industry, offering a dynamic speaker programme, in-depth workshops, and unmatched networking opportunities. With multiple breaks designed for connection and collaboration, attendees can engage with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and forge valuable partnerships. The day culminates in the prestigious Gala Awards Dinner, celebrating excellence and achievement across music, culture, and major events.
Production Futures On Tour is a free event designed to help young people discover the wide range of career opportunities available across the production industries. Taking place on Thursday 19 November at Production Futures On Tour, the event brings together industry professionals, employers and experts from across live events, music, theatre, TV, broadcast and film. Attendees can take part in hands-on workshops and expert-led training, meet and network with people already working in the industry, and explore different career pathways, including roles they may not have previously considered. The event is open to newcomers, apprentices, freelancers and those looking to develop their skills or progress their careers, with a strong focus on making the production industry accessible and inclusive for everyone. Key themes include: Hands-on learning and training Networking with industry professionals Career development and progression Discovering behind-the-scenes roles Diversity and representation Inclusivity and access across the industry It’s an […]
The National Outdoor Events Association’s Awards Presentations and Dinner will be held at the Roman Baths and Pump Rooms on 25–26 November. This will be followed by the Annual Convention on 27 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bath, where event professionals will share the latest industry updates, along with talks and discussions covering key topics and current challenges in the outdoor events sector.
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