• PLASA Focus Leeds

    Royal Armouries Armouries Dr,, Leeds, United Kingdom

    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.

  • ABTT Theatre Show 2026

    Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way,, London, United Kingdom

    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.

  • The Meetings Show

    ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

    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 C&IT Festival of Forums

    INNSide by Melia Liverpool Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    The C&IT Festival of Forums is heading to Liverpool - and we’re doing things a bit differently. We’re bringing together the UK’s top corporate, agency, and association planners for three days of high-impact connection in a city that’s world-famous for its big ideas, energy and hospitality. This isn’t about sitting in a dark conference hall for eight hours. It’s about getting away from your desk and actually having the headspace to think. We’ve traded the usual trade show noise for something much more human: real conversations, smarter meetings, and social experiences that you’ll actually enjoy.

  • AEME Forum 2026

    University of Greenwhich Queen Anne Court, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row,, London, United Kingdom

    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 EVCOM Clarion Awards

    London Stock Exchange

    The Clarion Awards celebrate film, live and audio experiences that use creativity, craft and influence to create measurable positive impact for people, communities and the planet. They recognise work that goes beyond commercial success to drive progress through, environmental responsibility, social good, education, wellbeing, inclusion and innovation, demonstrating how our industry can be a force for positive change.

  • The Village Fete – Backup Tech

    Whilton Mill Karting Circuit Whilton Mill, Daventry, United Kingdom

    After 12 years as the established charity fundraiser for the live events industry, the Backup Tech Village Fete is stepping into its next era, and it’s heading north. Built on momentum, shaped by feedback, and driven by the community it exists to support, the Village Fete is moving to a brand-new ‘village’ for 2026, expanding its reach, scale, and ambition while staying true to everything that makes it special.

  • beam Annual Forum 2026

    Wyboston Lakes Resort Great N Rd, Wyboston, Bedford, Bedford

    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.

  • AEO CONFERENCE 2026

    National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Pendigo Way, Marston Green,, Birmingham, 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 2026 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

  • PLASA Focus London

    The UK's market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology returns to London in September 2026.

  • The CN Agency Leaders Summit

    Whittlebury Park Whittlebury Hall and Spa, 56 The Atrium, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Launched in 2024, the CN Agency Leaders Summit offers an exclusive platform for agency founders, directors and leadership teams to come together and discuss market shifts, nurture sustainable growth, and build resilient creative businesses.

  • CN Agency Leaders Summit

    Whittlebury Park Whittlebury Hall and Spa, 56 The Atrium, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Launched in 2024, the CN Agency Leaders Summit offers an exclusive platform for agency founders, directors and leadership teams to come together and discuss market shifts, nurture sustainable growth, and build resilient creative businesses. Returning this September, the event aims is built for senior members of the agency community, discussing pertinent strategy-focused challenges to support their organisation. Through a balance of content sessions and networking opportunities, this summit supports agency leaders to strive towards best practice across the sector.

  • M&IT Awards

    Grosvesnor House, Park Lane, London Grosvesnor House,, Park Lane, London, United Kingdom

    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.  

  • EAFN Show 2026

    The Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre St Ives (the Old Riverport), Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU, United Kingdom

    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 .

  • The East Anglian Festival Network’s Exhibition and Conference

    The Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre St Ives (the Old Riverport), Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU, United Kingdom

    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. […]

  • Experience of Work Programme launch

    The Business Design Center 52 Upper St,, London, United Kingdom

    On Thursday 15 October, The Power of Events will officially launch its Experience of Work Programme at the Business Design Centre in London, bringing together senior industry leaders, employers, partners and education stakeholders from across the UK events industry. Building on the success of our Schools Engagement Programme, Experience of Work has been developed to help young people take the next step: moving beyond hearing about careers in events to stepping inside real event workplaces and experiencing the industry first-hand. Our ambition is to deliver circa 1,500 Experiences of Work across the UK in Year 1, with approximately 50% of these opportunities already pledged through industry associations including PLASA, PSA, AEV, mia, ABPCO, HAE and the Purple Guide. At the launch, we’ll share what we have learned from our pilot experiences, introduce how the programme will work in practice and explore how the industry can collectively turn this ambition into […]

  • The Showmans Show 2026

    Newbury Showground Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Newbury, United Kingdom

    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.

  • C&IT Awards

    The Peninsula 1 Grosvenor Pl, London, London, London, United Kingdom

    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 Events Summit (TES)

    Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester , United Kingdom

    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. 

  • Sustainable Events Show

    Chicago Booth London Conference Centre

    The 6th annual Sustainable Events Show will take place on Friday 6 November 2026 at the Chicago Booth London Conference Centre in the heart of London's Square Mile. This carbon-neutral exhibition connects event organisers and buyers with vetted eco-friendly suppliers. EVENT OVERVIEW & LAYOUT • Date: 6 November 2026 (8.30am - 4.00pm) • Location: Chicago Booth London Conference Centre, City of London EC1A 7BL • Format: One-day carbon-neutral event industry trade exhibition and seminar series • Exhibitor Layout: Arranged in an efficient, IKEA-inspired floor plan featuring 80 specialized eco-vendors ensuring you don't miss anyone! KEY EXHIBITOR ZONES  Event Venues: Showcasing sustainability-verified and certified spaces Event Services: Featuring catering, sustainable furniture, and entertainment providers Event Technology: Highlighting hybrid/virtual solutions, lighting, sound, and digital registration Dedicated B Corp Zone: Highlighting accredited organizations leading in social and environmental responsibility PROGRAM FEATURES Seminar Theatre: This year's theatre programme follows one journey through the day. […]