THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK)

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 (Europe/London) | 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.

CHS Birmingham 2023
2023-10-31 | ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Square,, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
CHS Birmingham returns to the UK’s second city for it’s 3rd year in 2023. This one-day exhibition is for anyone organising business events, from small meetings to large conferences and everything in between. Meet over 200 venues, destinations, and event suppliers, develop professionally and personally through the education programme and enjoy a VIP experience like no other!

The Events Summit
2023-11-01 | Emirates Old Trafford, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford,, Manchester, M16 0PX, United Kingdom
Major Events International are returning to Manchester for The Events Summit on the 1st November. This year they will be bringing the decision makers from sports, music, and cultural events from both the UK and Europe to one place for a day of networking, rich content and social activities.
The programme will include leading major events industry experts, who will be discussing some of the biggest issues and topics facing the industry this year. Topics will include maximising revenue, workforce management, technology for fan engagement, and sustainability best practice.
To find out who will be on the panels and what else to expect at this year’s Events Summit, head to the website.

MasterClass in Sustainable Events - Course in London
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-03 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Event Industry is embracing sustainable event management policies, but it can be challenging task to implement these policies in practice.

MasterClass in Event Production - Course in London
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-03 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Effective event management or event planning requires a professional understanding of event production. An ability to knowledgeably and intelligently discuss production needs with a range of technicians, contractors and suppliers greatly enhances your ability to ensure your client and event receives the right services and products.

The Association Excellence Awards 2023
2023-11-03 | To be announced
The Association Excellence Awards salute, celebrate and encourage the vital work that associations, trade bodies, professional organisations and chartered institutes do for and on behalf of their members to ensure their voices are heard and their causes are championed.

Association Excellence Awards
2023-11-03 12:00 - 18:00 | Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St,, London, WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom
The Association Excellence Awards have been run annually since 2015 and were founded to recognise the essential work that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct on behalf of their members. Attended by over 350 association executives each year, the Association Excellence Awards are a trusted and reputable fixture in the calendar.
Deadline for entries is 1 June 2023 and the awards ceremony takes place on 3 November 2023.
The Association Excellence Events Awards is produced by GCN Events. The Global Conference Network run events throughout the year bringing together professionals from the conferences, exhibitions, consumer and corporate events, agencies, venues and associations sectors.

MasterClass in Managing Events as Projects - Course in London
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-08 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Learn how to apply the project management life cycle to managing an event and ensure you are using an efficient and effective system to manage your event’s people, product and processes.

B2B World Fest
2023-11-09 | Virtual
Compelling conversations, inspiring insights, and a whole lot of laughs. Catch up on B2B World Fest on The Drum TV. It’s your chance to hear from the best in the business, just as B2B’s glory days are about to begin.

Event Buyers Live
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-15 | Carden Park – Cheshire’s Country Estate, Broxton Rd,, Chester, CH3 9DQ
Event Buyers Live facilitates pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between live event organisers and suppliers. Branded as “the place to do business”, the pre-arranged appointments, networking opportunities, and educational elements make this industry event truly stand out.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-16 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.

EVENTIT x CatchTheMICE Roadshow - Leeds
2023-11-13 09:30 - 13:00 | thestudio…, Riverside West, Whitehall Rd,, Leeds, LS1 4AW, United Kingdom
Following the success of our Spring roadshow, EVENTIT is going back on the road to deliver a series of regional events.
In association with Catch the MICE, the EVENTIT Roadshows bring some of Scotland’s finest suppliers directly to leading decision makers in cities across England.
Combining education, interactive demonstrations, and networking, these innovative half-day events will connect you with suppliers who can help you create remarkable events and experiences in Scotland.
In just three hours, you will:
-Hear from industry leaders about event trends in 2023
-Engage with up to 6 Scottish suppliers
-Enjoy a networking lunch with industry colleagues
Please register your interest to attend here👉 Attend the EVENTIT Roadshow – EVENTIT

EVENTIT x CatchTheMICE Roadshow - Leicester
2023-11-14 | Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester, 7 Highcross Ln,, Leicester, LE1 4SD, United Kingdom

Event Tech Live London
2023-11-15 - 2023-11-16 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Event Tech Live (ETL) is the only event portfolio dedicated to event technology that showcases digital, in-person and hybrid events.
Our mission at Event Tech Live is to join global event professionals with the latest advances in Event Tech championing thought leadership and bringing together the community 365 days per year.
We believe that networking is key to good business partnerships and we aim to facilitate networking at every point of your journey with us. The ETL team are here to help guide you at every step.
ETL started its journey in London, UK and is now heading into its 10th anniversary year with the launch of ETL Las Vegas at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on April 26th & 27th and of course ETL London taking place on 15th & 16th November 2023 at ExCeL London.
Make sure you’re involved and up to date with the latest that Event Tech has to offer.

EVENTIT x CatchTheMICE Roadshow - London
2023-11-16 | DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross, 60 Pentonville Rd,, London, N1 9LA, United Kingdom

AEV Annual Conference 2023
2023-11-17 | QEII, Broad Sanctuary,, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The seventh AEV Annual Conference will be held on Friday 17 November 2023 at the QEII Centre, London.
The conference delivers content centred on the practicalities of venue teams delivering truly world class events.
It will be preceded by an icebreaker event on Thursday 16 November giving delegates the opportunity to network prior to the main event.

London Venue & Catering Awards 2023
2023-11-17 12:00 - 18:00 | To be announced
Recognising and rewarding outstanding achievement in London-based venues and catering companies.
“A true highlight of the year – it is great to have the opportunity to celebrate success and to spend social time with colleagues and, seemingly, all the most fun people in the industry.”
Richard Groves, MD, Jimmy Garcia Catering

THE LONDON VENUE & CATERING AWARDS
2023-11-17 12:00 - 18:00 | City Central at the HAC, Chiswell St,, London, EC1Y 4TW, United Kingdom
Run annually since 2015 the London Venue & Catering Awards celebrate and champion the achievements and success of venues and those that offer catering services within London’s 32 boroughs’ or the City of London. Past winners include stellar titans and boutique superstars alike who come together at the ceremony which is attended by over 450 from the London based events industry.
The entry deadline is end of June and the awards ceremony takes place on 24 November 2023.

CN Global Event Tech Summit 2023
2023-11-22 - 2023-11-23 | De Vere Horsley Estate, Ockham Rd S, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DT, United Kingdom
The CN Global Event Tech Summit is an exclusive educational event that focuses on innovation and personalised experience in equal measure. Its goal is to help event planners deepen their understanding of how technology can be used to enhance events through targeted seminars, interactive demos, and knowledge sharing with like-minded industry professionals.
This event provides a rare and unique learning opportunity for senior event professionals seeking to simplify their event cycle using the latest technology.

Sustainable Events Show
2023-11-24 | Chicago Booth London Conference Centre
The Sustainable Events Show is first show of its kind.
It is a one-day show that creates the platform to build relations with likeminded parties.
It is an exhibition that delivers enlightenment, education and discovery of 80 environmentally-friendly event venues, event services suppliers, and event technology companies that practice sustainability.
It will address the greatest modern-era challenge that members of the event industry have ever faced – how to bring together event buyers and events suppliers that both respectively need and practice event sustainability.
Total estimated emissions associated with the Sustainable Event Show: 2.7 TCO2e

SUSTAINABLE EVENTS SHOW
2023-11-24 | Chicago Booth London Conference Centre
It’s Back! The 3rd annual Sustainable Events Show.
The industry’s leading exhibition for event organisers seeking out sustainable venues and suppliers returns to the heart of London’s Square Mile at a brand new venue that 9 out of 10 event profs were unaware existed!
Guaranteed wall to wall solutions in seminars with the industry’s leading ground-zero experts delivering practical takeaway solutions on a the widest and most topical range of issues made-easy-for-you, and other topics essential for anyone that considers themselves a serious event organiser or industry heavyweight.
Not forgetting an exhibition floorplan – created and based on what you told us you wanted to see – that presents the widest choice of suppliers anywhere.
The essential date to lock into your diary. Make sure you visit the website and register…

LIVE Talks: How can we better support carers in the music industry, hosted by PiPA
2023-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 | online event
Date: 24th November 2023
Time: 12pm – 1pm UK Time
Location: Online
Sign up here: https://www.universe.com/events/3GZ479
Description: Parents and Carers in Performing Arts co-founders and co-CEO’s Cassie Raine and Anna Ehnold-Danailov will be sharing insights from their research and discussing how we can better support carers within the live music industry. They’ll be talking about ‘hidden carers,’ an important (and likely growing) minority of people working in music who have caring responsibilities for people who are not children (and who sometimes have children to care for as well), and sharing examples of what best practice can look like for carers, sharing tips and strategies for support.
They would also love to hear from you about your experiences and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussions.
For more information on our LIVE Talks programme, head here: www.livemusic.biz/live-talks

Website must-haves for wedding businesses
2023-11-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Kelly is an experienced wedding industry entrepeneur, consultant and trainer with over two decades of experience.

Guides for Brides UK Wedding Conference
2023-11-28 | voco St. John’s, 651 Warwick Rd,, Solihull, B91 1AT, United Kingdom
After many of our clients and wedding industry friends have asked, Guides for Brides are delighted to announce the return of the UK Wedding Conference. A day packed full of education and networking for professionals in the wedding industry.
Whether you work as a self-employed wedding supplier or a member of a wider team working in wedding sales, marketing or event management; join us for a fantastic day at voco™ St Johns Solihull on the 28th November 2023.
Featuring a series of stimulating keynotes, interesting panel discussions and thought-provoking seminars covering key topics in wedding sales, marketing, conversion, customer experience and more, our expert speakers will ensure you leave feeling ready to action and tackle key areas of improvement in your wedding business.
Get ready for an unforgettable conference that will transform your approach to sales, marketing and customer experience in the wedding industry.
Soak up the expertise of top industry experts, gather unique perspectives and insights from fellow attendees, and forge valuable connections at the return of the UK Wedding Conference. This is the ultimate opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, gain invaluable knowledge, and unlock infinite possibilities for your wedding venue or wedding business.

The LIVE Awards
2023-12-12 18:30 - 2023-12-13 00:30 | Troxy, 490 Commercial Rd, London, E1 0HX, United Kingdom
The LIVE Awards recognise the leading companies and individuals in the £4.5bn UK live music business. The LIVE Awards will be presented on 12 December at Troxy, London, in front of an invited industry audience. The evening brings the business together at the end of the year.
As LIVE’s standout fundraiser for the year, proceeds from the night will directly support LIVE’s ongoing work engaging government on critical issues such as EU touring and VAT on tickets and our efforts to support all across live music in the UK to meet their sustainability goals and foster a more diverse, equitable and inclusive operating environment.
Further information on LIVE’s work can be found here while more information on this year’s event is available here: www.livemusic.biz
