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Event Week Live

National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Pendigo Way, Marston Green,, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The NEC Group's Event Week Live programme gives local students from Birmingham City University and Coventry University a taster of the live events industry, visiting the NEC campus for an entire week, receiving talks, advice and guidance from a variety of leaders from the business. It gives students an insight into the real workings of an industry leading live events business, during one of the UK's most high-profile exhibitions, Crufts. It also includes visiting back of house to see the different and varied roles available within the events industry, as well as a trip to NEC sister venues, Resorts World Arena and Vox Conference Venue, which also feature on campus.

Free Webinar – RACK & PANEL PLANNING WITH CONNECTCAD

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Layout rooms and rack planning updates in Vectorworks 2024 open new planning and design possibilities for your A/V workflows. This webinar, hosted by Jesse Cogdell, European entertainment product specialist, will explore how your new workflow will function, and how you can leverage the latest features in ConnectCAD in Vectorworks 2024. Discover how ConnectCAD offers a more consistent workflow for your rack and panel planning. Understand the improvements to 3D rack support and how 3D layouts make planning multi-floor projects easier. Learn about new equipment rack options and the Equipment Item tool.

20/20 Summer Events & Parties

Swingers Crazy Golf, West End 15 John Prince's St,, London, United Kingdom

20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.

20/20 Large Venues & Events

Twickenham Stadium 200 Whitton Rd,, Twickenham, United Kingdom

20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.

E Awards 2024

O2 Academy Edinburgh 11 New Market Rd,, Edinburgh

The E Awards is Scotland’s only award evening for the events and festivals industry, where we honoured the outstanding work of our peers. These Awards are testament to the resilience of the industry, and the outstanding companies and organisations involved. We aim to celebrate the planners, suppliers, venues and events by amplifying their accomplishments and celebrating their successes.

Production Futures ON TOUR

AO Manchester Arena Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank,, Manchester, United Kingdom

Production Futures creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across all aspects of live events, film, music, festivals, touring, brand activation, theatre, TV, broadcast and AV installation.

ON:Occasion – Edinburgh

The Library Gallery at Summerhall 1 Summerhall,, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]

ON:Occasion – Liverpool

Surfer's Cove at Tiki Hideaway Surfer's Cove at Tiki Hideaway 71a Seel Street,, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]

20/20 London Venues

Royal Lancaster London Lancaster Terrace,, London, United Kingdom

20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.

ON:Occasion – Cardiff

Beer Hall at The Tiny Rebel 25 Westgate St,, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]

ON:Occasion – London

Metronome at confetti 41 Commercial Road, Whitechapel,, London, United Kingdom

Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]

20/20 Christmas Parties

Church House Westminster Deans Yard Westminster, London, United Kingdom

20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.

The Showman’s Show

Newbury Showground Priors Court, Hermitage,, Thatcham

The Showman’s Show was launched in 1984 and is firmly established as the UK’s original and most comprehensive exhibition of products and services for the outdoor, festival and special event world. The 2024 edition of the Show will return to Newbury Showground from 23rd – 24th October. Celebrating 40 years of bringing the industry together; 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 the latest innovations, meet a diverse range of new suppliers and network with colleagues in a fun and relaxed environment. The Show is FREE to attend, so if you supply the event industry or organise outdoor and special events, this Show is for you.

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