THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK)

Inspirational Venue Roadshow
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-11 | Aviator Hotel & Farnborough International Conference Centre, Events Wing at The Aviator Hotel, 55 Farnborough Rd,, Farnborough, GU14 6EL, United Kingdom
Enjoy one-to-one appointments with 20 inspirational venues, experience amazing hospitality from our host venue (including complimentary accommodation), network with event profs from across the industry and leave armed with new connections and all the venue knowledge you’ll need for your next event!

The Ops Nest
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-13 | The Nec, North Ave, Marston Green,, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
We’re heading to The NEC, Birmingham for the next edition of Ops Foundation.
Care to join us?
Four days of high-octane ops training.
We’ll be exploring the venue, getting hands on with rigging and electrics, experiencing AV like never before with PSP Exhibitions, navigating forklifts and customs with DSV – Global Transport and Logistics, understanding the strength of a good graphics brief with Bang On Graphics, building system with beMatrix , learning scheduling, budgeting, our place in the industry and much more!
We also have some very special guests dropping in to impart their wisdom including Adam Parry of Event Industry News, Marisa Beckman of Inovent and Michelle Adderley of NEC Birmingham.

Certificate in Venue Management - Summer Course in London
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-15 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Event venues require professional organisational skills and an ability to manage a wide range of events including conferences, exhibitions, product launches, congresses, conventions, weddings, sports, concerts, competitions, community and special events.

Certificate in Leadership and Management - Summer Course in London
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-15 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Whether you’re at an early stage of your career and aiming for promotion or entering a supervisory or team leader role for the first time – a professional development course in leadership and management can improve your skills and prospects.

20/20 'Unique Venues and Events' speed networking @ Bounce(Battersea Power)
2023-07-14 08:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, London, SW11 8AL
DO YOU ORGANISE UNIQUE EVENTS OR EVENTS THAT REQUIRE UNIQUE VENUES AND SUPPLIERS? DO YOU HIRE EVENT VENUES AND SUPPLIERS?
Save yourself 30 days travelling around the UK by attending this one event!
Your strength as an event organiser is simply measured by your contacts book and your ability to achieve results and deliver an event each time, no matter how big or small. Your level of results are dependent on the level of seniority of your contacts within the event industry’s newest and most charismatic venues and suppliers? Has the covid lockdown annihilated your contacts book? Is it lost and outdated? Do suppliers not know ‘who you are’? Do you need the top contacts to make the difference between your next unique event being a Stand Out Event or a Go Home Event?

Certificate in Wedding Planning - Summer Course in London
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
A career in Wedding Planning offers the opportunity to create memorable moments for your wedding couple and their family and friends.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-20 13:00, 2023-09-11 09:00 - 2023-09-14 13:00
This online Mental Health First Aider Course is particularly pertinent right now where we might be concerned about ourselves or our colleagues in this challenging time. This course is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. The training provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

Sticky Wicket
2023-07-20 | OLD WIMBLEDONIANS CRICKET CLUB, OLD WIMBLEDONIANS CRICKET CLUB, London, United Kingdom
Raising money for a fantastic charity.
The Sticky Wicket Steering Group is a collective of event and exhibition industry people passionate about events and sports and want to raise money for a fantastic charity, Lord’s Taverners, for whom we have raised just shy of £500,000 over the last 15 years!

CVENT Connect
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-27 | CAESARS FORUM, Las Vegas, United States
Join us July 24-27 at the leading event industry conference for event, marketing, and hospitality professionals.
A leading event industry conference for event, marketing, and hospitality professionals.
Get fresh perspectives. Learn and share best practices. Build your network. Leave inspired.

CEMA Summit 2023 Salt Lake City
2023-08-06 - 2023-08-08 | Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, United States

PLASA Show
2023-09-03 - 2023-09-05 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd,, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
The flagship event for entertainment technology showcases technological advancements from the worlds of audio, AV, lighting, rigging and staging.

Guides for Brides Networking Event at Horwood House, Buckinghamshire
2023-09-05 10:30 - 13:00 | Horwood House, Mursley Rd, Little Horwood,, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0PH, United Kingdom
Guides for Brides invite you to meet and connect with like-minded wedding professionals at the stunning Horwood House, Buckinghamshire.
Level up in your sales and marketing efforts with an insightful talk from wedding industry expert Becca Pountney
You will also get the chance to explore one of Buckinghamshire’s top wedding venues.

CN Sustainability Summit 2023
2023-09-07 | 15Hatfields, Chadwick Court,, London, SE1 8DJ, United Kingdom
Over the past few years, sustainability has become a critical global priority due to our increasing awareness of the risks our planet faces without immediate action. Embracing the concept of sustainability is vital, but it’s essential to first comprehend its meaning and implications.
Successfully launched in 2022, the CN Sustainability Summit is an ideal opportunity to examine what the events sector is doing well and identify areas for improvement. This event provides a platform to evaluate the industry’s sustainable impact, discuss best practices and generate ideas on how to address the key issues hindering efforts to create a sustainable future for events.

20/20 'Conferencing' speed networking event at The Dilly
2023-09-07 08:30 - 14:30 | The Dilly, 21 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BH
DO YOU ORGANISE CONFERENCES, AGM’S, PRODUCT LAUNCHES, AWARDS CEREMONIES, ETC? DO YOU HIRE EVENT VENUES AND SUPPLIERS?
Save yourself 30 days travelling around the UK by attending this one event!
Your strength as an event organiser is simply measured by your contacts book and your ability to achieve results and deliver an event each time, no matter how big or small. Your level of results are dependent on the level of seniority of your contacts within the event industry’s newest and most charismatic venues and suppliers? Has the covid lockdown annihilated your contacts book? Is it lost and outdated? Do suppliers not know ‘who you are’? Do you need the top contacts to make the difference between your next unique event being a Stand Out Event or a Go Home Event?

Exhibition News Indy Conference and Awards 2023
2023-09-15 | The Business Design Center, 52 Upper St,, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
The EN Indy Awards & Conference returns for their fourth annual edition with the addition of a marketplace expo this year. The awards are dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent show organisers, teams and individuals, and the conference is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates and roundtables.

Inspirational Venue Roadshow
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-19 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Rd,, Birmingham, B15 2RS, United Kingdom

Inspirational Venue Roadshow: Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-19 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Rd,, Birmingham, B15 2RS, United Kingdom
The final Inspirational Venue Roadshow of our 2023 series will take place at the Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, located in leafy Edgbaston, just two miles from Birmingham city centre. A member of Historic Hotel Worldwide, it offers a beautiful mix of contemporary accommodation and historic Grade-II listed architecture.
About Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is the University of Birmingham’s award winning hotel, offering peaceful retreats and first-class conference and event facilities just two miles away from Birmingham city centre.
Based in a leafy spot in Edgbaston, you’ll find the University train station just a short stroll away, which will take you to Birmingham New Street in seven minutes. Birmingham’s best attractions are also on the doorstep, including Winterbourne House and Garden, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Priory and Edgbaston Golf Club.
The hotel is home to 185 bedrooms and three self-catered apartments, all complete with plush interiors and the essentials you need for a great night’s sleep. There is a stunning and open plan 1900 Restaurant, Bar and Terrace, as well as numerous well-positioned meetings and events facilities for up to 250 delegates. From stylish suites to historic houses there’s a venue to suit all sorts of conferences, meetings, and events. Surrounded by beautiful grounds, there’s also plenty of outdoor space for summer parties and team building events.
All day delegate rates, include room hire, a flip chart, LCD projector and screen, mineral water, high speed internet access, stationery on request (including note pads, pencils), unlimited tea and coffee, a working buffet or two course hot and cold buffet and on-site parking.
Edgbaston Park Hotel also achieved gold standard for Greener Meetings by Green Tourism, putting it in the top 10% of sustainable venues, recognising how the team has worked conscientiously to make its operations greener. All single-use plastic has been removed, conference attendees are encouraged to travel via public transport and encouraged to take part in wellbeing activities

Production Futures on Tour
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Production Park, 53 Lidgate Cres, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3NR, United Kingdom
Production Futures creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across all aspects of live events, music, festivals, touring, corporate, theatre, TV, broadcast and film.
We promote equality, diversity and employability showing career pathways, highlighting hidden job roles and promoting transferable skills across this exciting industry.

Environmental & Assessor Training
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22 | Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct,, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, United Kingdom
Hosted by Edinburgh Napier University, AGF’s industry leading 2 day environmental assessor training will run on 21st & 22nd September 2023.
The training focuses on the key operational issues that impact the environment and is designed to equip students with all the skills and knowledge of environmental operations and sustainability at events.
The course which is Stage 1 of AGF’s Assessor Training also provides the opportunity to move to Stage 2 which focuses on the practical application of the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified A Greener Future assessor, able to undertake environmental assessment of events, festivals, and venues worldwide.
The training is also very relevant for those who want to work in event sustainability or to improve understanding, including event organisers, local authorities, suppliers, academics and researchers as well as those who are passionate about developing their skills in event sustainability.

International Festival Forum (IFF)
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-28 | Omeara, 6 O’Meara St,, London, SE1 1TE
The International Festival Forum (IFF) presented its eighth edition in 2022. Since launching in 2015, it has become the leading annual meeting place for the world’s top booking agencies and the cream of the international festival business.
IFF sees the industry’s principal buyers and sellers come together for 2.5 days of networking, showcases, and conference sessions. The invitation-only event takes place in the autumn, just as conversations about the following year’s festival line-ups are well underway.
IFF provides a dedicated platform for buyers and sellers to network. IFF’s partner agencies showcase the hottest new festival-ready artists from their roster, while a programme of panels, workshops and keynote interviews allow leaders and innovators in the music festival space to share knowledge and best practice.
IFF has a deliberately focused make-up of delegates. Attendance is restricted to festivals above 10,000-capacity per day, and key booking agencies. All previous editions of IFF have sold out several weeks in advance.

Production Futures ON TOUR
2023-09-28 | Production Park, 53 Lidgate Cres, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 3NR, United Kingdom
We are touring our events around the UK with our world leading partners to inspire newcomers to join the Live Events, Music, Festival, Touring, Theatre, Corporate, TV, Broadcast and Film Production industry

inVOYAGE
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-04 | Kempinski Hotel Muscat, 335 Street 6,, Muscat 138,, Oman
An international networking experience for top-tier events agencies to meet a truly global collective of luxury hotels and destination specialists, whilst also getting immersed into the destination itself. Join us for 3 days of experiences and networking in Muscat, Oman.

Surrey Event Professionals
2023-10-03
Surrey Event Professionals, has a number of specialist networking groups, which all meet collectively at this meeting!

EAFN Show East Anglia
2023-10-05
The EAFN Show is back at the iconic Ipswich Town Hall and Corn Exchange on 5 October 2023! For more information, free registration and applications to exhibit please visit our EAFN Show 2023 pages at https://eafn.co.uk/the-eafn-show-2023

The Power of Events @ Sheffield Hallam University
2023-10-05
Discover The Power of Events, explore the Event Industry Insight App and mingle with event professionals, at Sheffield Hallam University.

Join us for The Power of Events Roadshow, on Thursday October 5th 2023 at Hallam View, Sheffield Hallam University, Owen Building, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 1WB. This in-person event will kick off at 2pm.
The Power of Events is thrilled to announce its inaugural tour to introduce the eagerly awaited Event Industry Insight App. This unique roadshow will traverse the four nations, igniting enthusiasm and showcasing this groundbreaking App.
The Power of Events and Sheffield Hallam University invites event professionals, organisers, and enthusiasts to join the us on 5th October on campus at Sheffield Hallam for a chance to hear about the app from The Power of Events team as well as network with existing and next generation event profs. Join us on this exhilarating journey as the Event Industry Insight App is unveiled. The App is designed to be a useful tool for partners to help them with their insight/data and research needs, leveraging the unique cross-7-sectors events community.
Special session for schools and colleges 3pm – 4pm. Discover the events industry, career opportunities and options for studying events management at Sheffield Hallam University. Join us to be inspired by industry experts, network with people working in the industry, and gain valuable insights into the future of events.
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/event-management/bsc-honours-events-management/full-time/2024
Register to attend, be part of the movement, download the App and keep up to date by following us on social media.
https://twitter.com/power_of_events
https://www.facebook.com/ThePowerofEvents
https://www.instagram.com/_thepowerofevents/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-power-of-events/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFr3Ych7li4tYvrl_PtNng
Contact the organiser: jane.tattersall@shu.ac.uk

Inspirational Venue Roadshow: Down Hall Hotel
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10 | Down Hall Hotel, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath,, Essex,, CM22 7AS, United Kingdom
The first event of our 2023/2024 Inspirational Venue Roadshow Series kicks off at Down Hall Hotel on 9 October 2023.
Located in Hatfield Heath near Bishop’s Stortford, Essex, Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels. The hotel exudes luxury with 98 individually designed bedrooms reflecting grandeur and elegance, a wide range of dining experiences serving exciting dishes with ingredients sourced from their very own vegetable garden. There is a big focus on taking time out to relax and what better way to do that than in the Eden Spa which offers a tranquil escape from day to day life where you can relax the mind, revive the body and soothe the soul.
When it comes to meetings, Down Hall Hotel has 14 private dining and meeting spaces with the largest accommodating up to 200 guests, with modern AV and meetings facilities, comfortable seating and executive meeting spaces, Down Hall has everything you need for your event.

A Greener Future - Assessor Training
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-20 | online event
AGF has developed this Environmental Assessor training course drawing upon the last 15 years of experience in assessing festivals and events around the world.
Training focuses on the key operational issues of events which create an impact on the environment developing the knowledge and skills of participants to undertake environmental assessments or simply to improve their understanding. This is a 2 week part-time Online Assessor Training course developed in partnership with Falmouth University and is accessible internationally.
Course Content
Legal Framework and Policy
Local Impacts and Risks
Sustainable Procurements
Travel & Transport
Event Power
Solid Waste & Recycling
Water usage, Waste Water and Sewerage
The Circular Event
Behaviour & Communication
AGF Assessment Familiarisation & Post Event Reporting
Learning will be supported by the use of case studies drawn from real events.

IMEX Las Vegas
2023-10-16 08:00 - 2023-10-18 17:00 | Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119,, United States
Our award-winning show brings the meetings industry together to do a year’s worth of business under one roof. Suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry come together at IMEX, held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
It’s free to attend, and our four-day program offers specialist education, networking, and much more, on and off the trade show floor.

The Showman's Show
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-19 | Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Newbury, RG18 9QZ, United Kingdom
The Showman’s Show is the UK’s original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainment for the outdoor and special event world. At the easily accessible setting of Newbury Showground, Berkshire, the show attracts an average of 6000 attendees and 350 exhibiting companies. If you organise or supply outdoor events, this show is for you.
