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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Showman's Show is the UK's original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainment for the Festival and Outdoor Events Industry. At the easily accessible setting of Newbury Showground, Berkshire, the show attracts an average of over 4000 attendees and 300 exhibiting companies from around the world. Discover the latest infrastructure services to sustainable solutions, event technology to the finishing touches. If you organise or supply outdoor events, this trade 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.
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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