THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK)

AEO Conference (Manchester)
2025-09-04 | Manchester Central, Petersfield, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
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 2025 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

AEO Conference
2025-09-04 09:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Manchester Central Petersfield, M2 3GX, United Kingdom

Fancy a Drink : Creative Industry Social Night
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Street Records, 350, 356 Old St,, London, EC1V 9NQ, United Kingdom
Creative industry rejoice!
The hectic summer is officially over! Before we head into the pre-Christmas blitz as I like to call it, lets join together for a drink!
👀 Who: Creative Industry: Music | Events | Marketing | Touring | Creative
⌚ When: 6pm – 9pm Thursday September 4th
❓ Where: Old Street Records, Shoreditch, London
🎁 Perk: Complimentary drink on entry
💵 Price: £5 per person via eventbrite (ex BF)
After good feed back from our launch event in late July, we are pushing forward with another event, where we come together as an industry and have a few drinks.
1️⃣ Expand your friendship group
2️⃣ Expand your network
3️⃣ Meet other like minded individuals with similar goals and passions to you
4️⃣ Expand your connections beyond your immediate work group
Invite your suppliers, invite your clients, invite people you have always wanted to meet but didn’t want to meet 1 on 1, that is what this event is for.
Grab a ticket now, it is only £5 (ex bf)

Hospitality & Events Network Wales
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1NS, United Kingdom
Connect with fellow professionals in the hospitality and events industry in Wales at our upcoming networking and knowledge-exchange event!

Access All Areas Leaders Summit
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08 | East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Uckfield, TN22 5ES, United Kingdom
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.
Taking place on 7-8 October at the East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, the Summit offers a focused environment for senior live event organisers to step away from the day-to-day and engage with the ideas shaping the future of live events.
Delegates will take part in a curated content programme featuring expert panels, in-depth discussions and a live podcast recording with a leading industry figure. The experience also includes an overnight stay and carefully designed networking sessions, alongside the opportunity to discover innovative new suppliers through a schedule of prearranged one-to-one meetings.

IMEX America
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119,, United States
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.

Cvent CONNECT Europe
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | Intercontinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Dr,, London, SE10 0TW, United Kingdom
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
2025-10-17 | QEII, Broad Sanctuary,, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
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.

C&IT Awards
2025-10-17 | Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, Lancaster Terrace,, London, W2 2TY
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
2025-10-17 | The Business Design Center, 52 Upper St,, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
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 Showman's Show - The Outdoor Event Services Exhibition
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Newbury, RG18 9QZ, United Kingdom
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.

Sustainable Events Show
2025-11-07 | Chicago Booth London Conference Centre
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 London
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
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.

Production Futures ON TOUR
2025-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Production Park, 53 Lidgate Cres, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3NR, United Kingdom
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.

ABPCO Excellence Awards 2025
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12 | Manchester Central, Petersfield, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
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.

Hire Awards of Excellence
2026-04-18 18:45 - 2026-04-19 01:00 | Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Ln,, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
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.

PLASA
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-08 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd,, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
VISIT THE UK’S MARKET-LEADING TRADE EVENT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

Entertainment technology around the world is evolving more than ever – don’t get left behind!
Join your industry colleagues at the next PLASA Show from 6-8 September 2026 at Olympia, London to explore what’s new across lighting, audio, AV, staging and rigging.
