PLASA Focus Leeds
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-14 | Royal Armouries, Armouries Dr,, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
CELEBRATING ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY, AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT!
PLASA Focus Leeds returns May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations, and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology.

MPTS
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd,, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Camera’s rolling in 3, 2, 1! Setting the stage for the titans of TV, film, and technological marvels, let your content creation visions flourish in a world of broadcasting innovation at MPTS.
Reignite your creativity and curiosity with hundreds of renowned speakers delivering adrenaline-pumping behind-the-scenes tales and game-changing tips in pre-production, production, post, technology, audio and virtual production.

How to Become a Financially Savvy Freelancer- Workshop 2: Staying out of trouble
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | online event
Thu 15th May – ‘Staying out of Trouble’ – what insurances should you have, to managing debt and money worries

Event Technology Forum
2025-05-19 | Hilton, S Quay Square, Marsh Wall,, London, E14 9SH, United Kingdom
The Event Technology Forum is a focused event that brings those working in the Event and Technology Industry together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings.

IMEX Frankfurt
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22 | Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main,, Germany
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe.
Where 3,800-plus global meeting planners connect with 2,900 suppliers from across the world, building powerful working relationships—to create better events, meetings and experiences.
This is where you can walk through the world in a day, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas, and find yourself at the heart of the global business events community.

How to Become a Financially Savvy Freelancer- Workshop 3: Financial Wellbeing
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 | online event
Wed 28th May – ‘Financial Wellbeing – the new Rock n Roll’ – the legal stuff – protecting yourself and how to cultivate a better approach to money.

EPA Awards
2025-05-29 | 66 Portland Place, the home of RIBA, London, W1B 1AD, United Kingdom
The EPA 2025 Awards Night will again be held at the beautiful central London art deco headquarters of RIBA at 66 Portland Place, on Thursday 29th May 2025.
​Drinks and delicious canapes and bowl food will accompany a display of all the short-listed images, amounting to well over 100 prints. Short-listed photographers enjoy a 50% discount on tickets for their guests. A fun and fast-paced awards ceremony is held RIBA’s 280-seater Jarvis Hall. Every category winner is invited on stage to receive a handsome personalised engraved trophy, while the overall winner also receives a cheque for £1,000.

The ABTT Theatre Show
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-05 | Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way,, London, N22 7AY, United Kingdom
The ABTT Theatre Show will once again taking place at the stunning Alexandra Palace on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th June. The ABTT Theatre Show 2025 is the exhibition where the broadest collection of specialist suppliers supporting live performance technology, production and education gather to connect with others in the world of theatre, performance, events, festivals, music and more.

The Meeting Show
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-26 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the events, meetings, and incentives community.
Proudly brought to you by Northstar Meetings Group, a name synonymous with excellence in the MICE industry, we’ve been bringing together thousands of event professionals since our launch in 2013. It’s an event all about connections – providing a platform for global event suppliers to meet face-to-face with up to 1500 pre-qualified meeting and event planners and showcase their products and services.

MICEBOOK AWARDS 2025
2025-06-26 | The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square,, London, WC2H 7DX, United Kingdom
Have you delivered a standout conference or incentive in the past year? Or has your team smashed it and deserve to win a coveted agency or supplier of the year award?
There’s no better way to reward your successes than with a micebook Award win. But you’ve got to be in it to win it! So, if you’ve not yet entered – get working on your submissions now and enter before 25 April.
There are categories to suit everyone, from Best Corporate In-house Team and Best DMC to Best Event Tech, Best Industry Newcomer, Best Hotel Brand, Best Global Agency and many more. Check out the full list of categories and enter here.

Women in Exhibitions World Summit
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-09 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Following the success of the first two editions in Maastricht and Milan, Women in Exhibitions is delighted to announce the third edition of the Women in Exhibitions World Summit set to take place on 8-9 July 2025 at London Excel. Under the theme “Elevate, Accelerate: Together We Rise,” this year’s summit promises to the most impactful so far, bringing together leaders, visionaries, and change makers.

The Village Fete
2025-07-10 | Sandown Park, Daytona Sandown Park, More Lane, Esher,, KT10 8AN, United Kingdom
Backup Tech’s annual summertime day of fun and frivolity, this year renamed The Fabulous Village Fete in celebration of Adam Taylor, aka Adam Fabulous, DJ and long-time supporter of the event, will once again take place at Surrey’s Daytona Sandown Park on Thursday July 10th.

With shooting brakes, feather boas, picnic blankets, cake creations and voluminous veg to the fore, the industry is invited to enjoy the event’s perennial favourites, including Best Dresses Fete’r, the hugely popular ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Veg Off’, The Straw Stage for live entertainment and workshops, ‘Peasant’ laser clay Shooting, the Food and Craft Fest stalls and some new additions, to be announced later in the build-up to the day.

Schools Engagement Programme London Launch
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | American Express Lounge at The O2 arena, The O2, Peninsula Square,The O2, Peninsula Square,, London, SE10 0ES, United Kingdom
Join us to celebrate the official London launch of The Power of Events’ award-nominated Schools Engagement Programme – a pioneering national initiative connecting young people with real career opportunities across the UK events industry.

EN Launch Clubs Trade Shows Edition
2025-08-26 11:00 - 15:30 | London
Taking place on the 26th August, this edition of EN Launch Club is focusing its efforts on all things Trade Shows!
Designed to inspire innovation and provide practical solutions, this initiative is a unique blend of education, networking, and recognition, tailored to those shaping the future of the events industry.
Check out the full programme below, and sign yourself up for a free space on the form to the right.

AEO Conference (Manchester)
2025-09-04 | Manchester Central, Petersfield, M2 3GX, 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 2025 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

AEO Conference
2025-09-04 09:00 - 23:00 | Manchester Central Petersfield, M2 3GX, United Kingdom

Fancy a Drink : Creative Industry Social Night
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Street Records, 350, 356 Old St,, London, EC1V 9NQ, United Kingdom
Creative industry rejoice!
The hectic summer is officially over! Before we head into the pre-Christmas blitz as I like to call it, lets join together for a drink!
👀 Who: Creative Industry: Music | Events | Marketing | Touring | Creative
⌚ When: 6pm – 9pm Thursday September 4th
❓ Where: Old Street Records, Shoreditch, London
🎁 Perk: Complimentary drink on entry
💵 Price: £5 per person via eventbrite (ex BF)
After good feed back from our launch event in late July, we are pushing forward with another event, where we come together as an industry and have a few drinks.
1️⃣ Expand your friendship group
2️⃣ Expand your network
3️⃣ Meet other like minded individuals with similar goals and passions to you
4️⃣ Expand your connections beyond your immediate work group
Invite your suppliers, invite your clients, invite people you have always wanted to meet but didn’t want to meet 1 on 1, that is what this event is for.
Grab a ticket now, it is only £5 (ex bf)

PLASA Show
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-09 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd,, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Entertainment technology around the world is evolving more than ever – don’t get left behind!
Join your industry colleagues at PLASA Show from 7-9 September 2025 at Olympia London to explore what’s new across lighting, audio, AV, staging and rigging.

Hospitality & Events Network Wales
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1NS, United Kingdom
Connect with fellow professionals in the hospitality and events industry in Wales at our upcoming networking and knowledge-exchange event!

The CN Agency Leaders Summit
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-12 | East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Uckfield, TN22 5ES, 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.

Accessible Events Show
2025-09-18 | The Drum Wembley, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley Park,, Wembley, London, HA9 0FJ, United Kingdom
Are you ready to lead the way in accessible events?
New for 2025, the Accessible Events Show is the UK’s only dedicated event focused on accessibility and inclusion in event planning and delivery.
Taking place on Thursday 18 September 2025 at The Drum, Wembley, London, this one-day event is designed for event organisers, agencies, and in-house teams who want to create events that are inclusive, impactful, and future-ready.
Hosted by Shani Dhanda, one of the UK’s most influential disabled people and a leading changemaker, the event will feature expert-led panels, an inclusive exhibitor showcase, an accessible venue showcase and practical guidance to help you embed accessibility into every stage of your event planning process.

The M&IT Awards
2025-09-19 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Ln, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
This is the room where decision-makers, change-makers, and future collaborators meet, talk business, and shape what’s next. With brands like Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Abu Dhabi Tourism, Avanti West Coast, Eventurous and Melia Hotels International already confirmed, momentum is building fast.

Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025
2025-09-25 | London Stadium, London, E202ST, United Kingdom
Introducing the International Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025, a brand-new celebration of the best and boldest suppliers in the MICE events industry, born from the merger of the EN Supplier Awards and the Confex Summer Party.

EPS x Confex End of Summer Soirée
2025-09-25 | London Stadium, London, E202ST, United Kingdom
No agendas. No panels. Just the people who make this industry tick, all in one place.

Access All Areas Leaders Summit
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08 | East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Uckfield, TN22 5ES, United Kingdom
The Leaders Summit is the latest innovation from Access All Areas, designed to bring together the brightest minds in the live events industry for two days of thought leadership, collaboration and inspiration.
Taking place on 7-8 October at the East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, the Summit offers a focused environment for senior live event organisers to step away from the day-to-day and engage with the ideas shaping the future of live events.
Delegates will take part in a curated content programme featuring expert panels, in-depth discussions and a live podcast recording with a leading industry figure. The experience also includes an overnight stay and carefully designed networking sessions, alongside the opportunity to discover innovative new suppliers through a schedule of prearranged one-to-one meetings.

IMEX America
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119,, United States
IMEX America 2025 is a powerhouse show. It’s the most productive, creative, lovingly designed, inclusive, high-value and enjoyable business and learning experience you can give yourself this year.
And the payback on three days of targeted, intentional business conversations? Priceless.

EAFN Show
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | The Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre, St Ives (the Old Riverport), Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU, United Kingdom
EAFN25 aims to bring together festival organisers, venues and suppliers to discuss issues in the industry. The event provides networking opportunities for like minded individuals.

Guides for Brides UK Wedding Conference
2025-10-13 08:30 - 17:30 | The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green. Clerkenwell,, London, EC1R 0NA, United Kingdom
This year’s UK Wedding Conference features an intense afternoon of educational sessions for wedding venues and suppliers, including interactive workshops and TED Talk style seminars.
To help you make the most of the day, we’re also offering two exceptional morning workshops before the main conference begins. These deep-dive sessions will give you practical tools to grow your business, boost your visibility, and connect more effectively with modern couples. Whether you want to master TikTok or finally crack the sales code, these workshops will set you up for success.
Throughout the day, our expert speakers from the UK and USA will tackle key challenges around mindset, sales and marketing through engaging presentations designed specifically for wedding professionals.
Soak up the expertise of top industry experts, gather unique perspectives and insights from fellow attendees, and forge valuable connections at 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.

Cvent CONNECT Europe
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | Intercontinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Dr,, London, SE10 0TW, United Kingdom
Join the Experience at Cvent CONNECT Europe – Live in London & Online
Whether you’re behind the scenes making venues unforgettable or at the forefront of event strategy and marketing, Cvent CONNECT Europe is where your worlds come together. This is the ultimate annual gathering for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality leaders ready to elevate their impact.
Explore the latest in event tech, discover smarter ways to engage audiences, and connect with a vibrant community that lives and breathes events—just like you. With attendees from a wide range of industries, roles, and regions, you’ll walk away with actionable insights, new partnerships, and the inspiration to make your next event your best yet.
If events power your business—or you want them to—this is the one event you can’t afford to miss.

The EN Indy Awards
2025-10-17 | QEII, Broad Sanctuary,, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The EN Indy Awards is the only awards programme dedicated to celebrating the talent, creativity, and innovation of independent exhibition organisers. Designed to shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of the independent sector, the awards recognise the hard work and ingenuity that drive the industry forward.
