Access All Areas Leaders Summit
The Leaders Summit is the latest innovation from Access All Areas, designed to bring together the brightest minds in the live events industry for two days of thought leadership, collaboration and inspiration.
The Leaders Summit is the latest innovation from Access All Areas, designed to bring together the brightest minds in the live events industry for two days of thought leadership, collaboration and inspiration.
IMEX America 2025 is a powerhouse show. It’s the most productive, creative, lovingly designed, inclusive, high-value and enjoyable business and learning experience you can give yourself this year. And the payback on three days of targeted, intentional business conversations? Priceless.
Join the Experience at Cvent CONNECT Europe – Live in London & Online Whether you’re behind the scenes making venues unforgettable or at the forefront of event strategy and marketing, Cvent CONNECT Europe is where your worlds come together. This is the ultimate annual gathering for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality leaders ready to elevate their impact. Explore the latest in event tech, discover smarter ways to engage audiences, and connect with a vibrant community that lives and breathes events—just like you. With attendees from a wide range of industries, roles, and regions, you'll walk away with actionable insights, new partnerships, and the inspiration to make your next event your best yet. If events power your business—or you want them to—this is the one event you can’t afford to miss.
The EN Indy Awards is the only awards programme dedicated to celebrating the talent, creativity, and innovation of independent exhibition organisers. Designed to shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of the independent sector, the awards recognise the hard work and ingenuity that drive the industry forward.
The C&IT Awards recognise excellence in the events industry, celebrating creativity and innovation across various event sectors. It’s for agencies, corporates, venues, and suppliers driving impactful, engaging events
The EN Indy Expo and Awards will return on 17 October 2025 for the sixth annual edition! The Expo is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates. This year's edition will take place at the Business Design Centre
The original and most comprehensive exhibition of products and services for the outdoor, festival and special event world. The 2025 edition of the Show will return to Newbury Showground from 22nd – 23rd October. The Show will see hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers exhibiting 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 all in one place, in a fun and relaxed environment. The Show is FREE to attend and open to ALL that supply the event industry or organise outdoor and special events.
The Sustainable Events Show is a groundbreaking, one-day event dedicated to sustainable practices in the event industry. As the first of its kind, this exhibition showcases 80 eco-friendly event venues, event services suppliers, and event technology companies. Attendees will benefit from a unique opportunity to gain insights, education, and discover innovative solutions for sustainable events.
Event Tech Live is the No. 1 globally recognised event bringing event professionals, thought leaders, leading event tech companies and startups together. Event Professionals can register to attend for FREE and access to the latest industry education from industry thought leaders across multiple stages and formats. Event Tech Live features a hosted buyer programme and an exhibition featuring the latest in event technology, software, and innovations from around the world. The event provides the resources, tools and networking opportunities you need to take advantage of technology to create the best events.
Want to break into audio, lighting, music, live events, theatre, or broadcast? PF ON TOUR is where it starts. Three times a year, Production Futures take over iconic venues and bring the industry to you. It’s high-energy, hands-on, and packed with opportunities, plus, it’s 100% free. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re a student, freelancer, career-changer, returner, or just curious about working behind the scenes.
The ABPCO Excellence Awards recognise and celebrates industry best practice in association and not-for-profit conferences and events. They are an opportunity to showcase the incredible work that is being undertaken in this sector, and the positive impact that it has.
The CN Agency Awards celebrate the UK’s most influential and prolific event agencies, recognising excellence and achievement over the past 12 months. More than 500 event professionals attend the ceremony each year, making it one of the most anticipated moments in the industry calendar.
27 MARCH 2026 | PARK PLAZA, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE, LONDON The EN Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the UK exhibition industry, recognising the organisers, teams, venues and suppliers who have gone above and beyond over the past 12 months. Attracting over 750 exhibition professionals each year, the EN Awards are a true highlight of the industry calendar, bringing the community together for a night of celebration, recognition and connection. Join us as we honour innovation, creativity and excellence across every corner of the exhibitions sector.
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 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 #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 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.
The UK's market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology returns to London in September 2026.