THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK)

The Hosts and Federations Summit
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-20 | Olympic Museum, Quai d'Ouchy 1, 1006, Lausanne, Switzerland
The 7th edition of the Hosts and Federations Summit is taking place at the iconic Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital.
The 2024 Summit is expected to be the largest one yet. It will focus heavily on connecting and collaborating between Expert Suppliers / Agencies, Rights Holders, and Host Cities. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to interact with one another. The event will offer a diverse range of content covering current themes, including deep-dive workshops and roundtables. Whether you’re an industry expert or a newcomer, you’re sure to find valuable insights and takeaways from this exciting event.

The Meeting Show
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-20 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Meetings Show is where ideas thrive, and global connections flourish, all designed to offer exceptional value for time for busy event professionals

Micebook Awards
2024-06-20 | The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Road222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6J, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for The micebook Awards 2024—a celebration of excellence within our industry and the pinnacle event of the industry calendar.
We are more than event planners; we are storytellers, weaving narratives that linger in the hearts and minds of all who attend. This year, our theme, “We are Storytellers,” recognises and celebrates our industry’s ability to craft and shape unforgettable moments.
Step into an enchanted evening where storytelling reigns supreme and magic fills the air and join us as we create memories that will last a lifetime.

Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-30
Prescot Festival of Music and the Arts is a 10-day festival of arts, entertainment, culture and heritage around the historic Lancashire town of Prescot, Merseyside. It is a not-for-profit community-led organisation. Prescot Festival is encompassed by Arts in Prescot, an umbrella group which organises and promotes a year-round programme of arts within the Knowsley area of Merseyside. The aims of the Prescot Festival are to be accessible by welcoming everyone, to be affordable by charging the minimal possible ticket price, and to be all-encompassing, embracing all types of art and music.
The Prescot Festival began in 2005. Since then it has undertaken amazing work by improving the arts and cultural provision in Prescot. It has also inspired others to establish their own festivals. 2024 will see the 20th Annual Prescot Festival entertain audiences with songs from the shows, primary school choirs, a film screening, a brass band, symphony orchestra and much more!

AEME FORUM
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-04 | Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, Howard Street,, Sheffield,, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) is delighted to announce that the 20th AEME Events Management Educators Forum will be hosted by Sheffield Hallam from 2nd to 4th July 2024.

CONFERENCE AND EVENTS AWARDS
2024-07-05 | City Central at the HAC, Chiswell St,, London, EC1Y 4TW, United Kingdom
These longstanding awards are the event industry’s pinnacle of recognition. Taking part will motivate and reward your teams; enhance your reputation; amplify your success and enable some great industry best-pratice sharing and networking at the fabulous lunchtime ceremony.

Inspirational Venue Roadshow: The Bull
2024-07-08 12:00 - 2024-07-09 10:00 (Europe/London) | The Bull, Gerrards Cross, The Bull, Oxford Rd, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7PA, United Kingdom
The second Inspirational Venue Roadshow in our Summer Series 2024 will take place at The Bull
A peaceful 4-star hotel in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with beautiful landscaped gardens and an award-winning restaurant and bar. Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts.
The Bull offers 147 peaceful bedrooms and suites. Several are spacious enough for families of four, and many have beautiful views over the gardens or Gerrards Cross common.
The Bull can host from two to 220 guests. Four flexible event suites can divide into 13 separate, soundproof venues to meet your needs.
Landscaped gardens are the perfect backdrop for photos, receptions, barbecues and team-building activities.
Just a direct train to London Marylebone in 20 minutes or catch a 20-minute cab ride to Heathrow Airport. The M40, M25, M1 and M4 are close, as are attractions such as Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND®.

UK Creative Festival - Careers Fair
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-11 | Dreamland, Margate, 49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ
THE UK CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2024 IS A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE AT DREAMLAND, MARGATE 10–11 JULY 2024, CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE UK CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, WHILST CREATING PATHWAYS FOR ASPIRING YOUNG CREATIVES.
A programme of talks, workshops, panels, wellness activities, and social events designed to connect, educate, and inspire; and home to the UK’s first free-to-access creative Careers Fair.

ESSA SUMMER EVENT
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-11 | Forest of Arden, MAXSTOKE LANE, MERIDEN,, BIRMINGHAM, CV7 7HR, United Kingdom
Looking forward to seeing so many of you at ESSA’S AGM, SPORTS DAY and CHARITY GOLF DAY this summer.
The AGM is an opportunity to reflect upon the many successes of the past 12 months and vote upon who you would like to represent you within the ESSA Board.
The Sports Day is a great networking and team building opportunity not only within your own team but other ESSA Members.

Kartfest - The Village Fete
2024-07-11 | Daytona Sandown Park, Daytona Sandown Park,, Esher, United Kingdom
Thursday July 11th will see Backup Tech’s The Village Fete return to Daytona Sandown Park in Surrey for more fun and frivolity. So, dig out your best tweed and flowery dresses, dust off your cake recipes and get ready to purchase your tickets, which will go on sale at 0900hrs on Monday 25th for Backup’s Partners and at 0900hrs on Wednesday 27th for general sale.

C&IT FESTIVAL OF FORUMS
2024-07-29 - 2024-07-31
The C&IT Festival of Forums is back!
ACROSS TWO LOCATIONS: BATH & BRISTOL, ENGLAND
Returning for its third year, this time taking place in Bristol and Bath between the 29 – 31 July 2024.
The event will be an action packed three days, consisting of content, meetings and experiences showing our attendees the very best the two cities have to offer.
Our agenda will feature a dynamic lineup of events professionals engaging in lively discussions on the latest industry topics and trends. This guarantees that every attendee departs equipped with insights to enhance their already remarkable work.

ENHANCE YOUR PROJECTS WITH VR - VECTORWORKS ODYSSEY TOOL
2024-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Join Jazz Hutsby, lighting designer and technician, for an in depth walkthrough of new Vectorworks Odyssey app for VR headset. He’ll showcase how the app works and give a glimpse of how Odyssey was used in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland production of Sweet Charity.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
– How to add Vectorworks model to Odyssey app
– Understand how to use and benefit from Vectorworks Odyssey
– Sharing your model in Odyssey with anyone – regardless of whether they use Vectorworks
– Discover a real life use of Odyssey app in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Sweet Charity case study

EN SUPPLIER AWARDS
2024-08-16 10:30 - 18:00 | Epsom Racecourse, Tattenham Corner Rd, Epsom, KT18 5LQ, United Kingdom
As the exhibition industry faces increasing demands for more sophisticated and engaging events, the role of our suppliers has never been more pivotal. At the EN Supplier Awards 2024, we celebrate the indispensable contributions of these dedicated partners who consistently elevate the quality and creativity of every event.

PLASA Show
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-03 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd,, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
The world of live entertainment technology will once again convene at Olympia London from 1-3 September for PLASA Show 2024, to connect 200+ exhibitors with 5,000+ visitors from all corners of the live sector.
PLASA Show will feature cutting-edge technologies from across the stage and studio lighting sectors. Many of the notable brands have featured in major events such as the Coronation Concert, Glastonbury Festival and Eurovision in the UK, to the World Cup in Qatar and the Superbowl in the US.
In addition to the plethora of brands and new products, the three-day event will host 70+ keynote talks and interactive panel sessions. Across four dedicated theatre spaces, visitors will hear thought-leaders and technical experts discuss the most talked-about industry issues.
Furthermore, PLASA Show offers plenty of practical training sessions and immersive demonstrations. These offer golden opportunities for visitors to get hands-on with – and up close to – highly acclaimed products, accompanied by bespoke advice from knowledgeable brand representatives.
The PLASA Awards for Innovation also make a return this year, with the Innovation Gallery featuring all the cutting-edge nominees right on the show floor. And the lucky winners will be announced on the Monday evening of the show in an intimate ceremony.

AEO Conference
2024-09-05 | 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 2024 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

20/20 presents the Annual UK Conference Venues Showcase
2024-09-12 08:30 - 14:30 | Toca Social, Peninsula Square,, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom
We finish off this year’s 20/20 series of speed networking events with an essential calendar date for all Conference organisers and a banger of an occasion at The 02’s most exciting venue, Toca Social.
Set yourself up for a stress-free 2025 by joining us for fantastic half-day of speed networking with the greatest array of A-list venues (over 60 locations represented by the 20 exhibitors), incredible hospitality and catering, plus games in the unique football simulators. Most significantly, you’ll establish the connections during the speed networking that make the difference between losing your mind over event dates/rates and striding through the event jungle each day like event royalty.
4 weeks work done in 4 hours!
(note: travel by train from outside London is subsidised up to £100)

Inspirational Venue Roadshow: Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village & Spaces at The Spine
2024-09-16 12:00 - 2024-09-17 10:00 | Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village & Spaces at The Spine, Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, 3 Paddington Village, Off Grove Street, Liverpool, L7 3FA, United Kingdom
The final Inspirational Venue Roadshow in our Summer Series 2024 will take place at Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Brand-new stylish hotel offers a variety of sophisticated meeting rooms, a 53sqm gym and both casual all-day dining options including a ground floor coffee shop and a contemporary restaurant and bar.
Spaces at The Spine offers a range of dynamic spaces for conferences, workshops, dining and more. Located inside The Spine building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, the venue can accommodate virtual and hybrid events showcasing the best-in-class building connectivity and agile audio-visual systems to create bespoke events time and time again
Located in the City’s dynamic Knowledge Quarter, just minutes away from multiple University Campuses with the vibrant City Centre just 15 minutes walk. Great transport links including Lime Street Station and Edge Hill Overground within walking distance.
Prime location with a direct connect next door to RCP Spaces at The Spine, who offer state of the art conference and event facilities, offer Meetings and Events planners a new and exciting choice in Liverpool.
Key features & benefits:
* 221 modern bedrooms including 39 studio apartments are equipped with the essentials for business trips; air-conditioning, iron & board, Wi-Fi, USB charge points, tea & coffee, 55 inch smart TV, sound-proof windows and a luxury mattress for a good night’s sleep.
* Hot desk areas in our relaxed and extensive ground floor coffee lounge with plentiful power and mobile device charge points.
* Contemporary meeting rooms all with natural daylight and which feature a 55 inch Smart TVs catering are ideal for up to 100 delegates.
* Plentiful car-parking available at a discounted rate in 3 minutes walk at Paddington Village Multi-Storey Car-Park in 3 minutes walk.
* Off-road entrance make drop-offs convenient for business travellers and delegates.
Venue Location
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, 3 Paddington Village, Off Grove Street, Liverpool L7 3FA
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Convening EMEA
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-02 | CCIB, Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019, Barcelona, Spain
Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe.
The event attracts 500+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge, make meaningful connections, learn, do business, be inspired and to grow as an individuals, teams and organisations.
This is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry, join us in Barcelona in September 2024 as our journey continues.

The Event Summit
2024-10-08 | Emirates Old Trafford, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford,, Manchester, M16 0PX, United Kingdom
Fostering collaboration between sports, music and cultural events for inspiration and growth
Rick will be speaking/ moderating
We should use the app research tool for some pre event questions perhaps- or a survey
All PoE Steering Group members are invited to attend FOC if they are event rights holders, or at a 33% discount if they are not

The EAFN Show 2024 - East of England Event Production Conference and Exhibition
2024-10-14 09:30 - 16:00 | The Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre, St Ives (the Old Riverport), Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU, United Kingdom
The East Anglian Festival Network’s fifth annual free Conference and Exhibition brings together hundreds of festival, fair and fun day organisers, venues and suppliers from across the East of England.
• Excellent Speakers in the Conference/Q&A Sessions. • Dozens of East Anglian Event Suppliers/Venues exhibiting their goods and services. • Networking with Event organisers, venues and suppliers from across East Anglia and beyond. • A chilled musical backdrop to the Show featuring a lunchtime showcase of local performers. • Bar, Refreshments and Lunchtime Food available. • More Fun and Surprises……
This year the EAFN Show will be held at Huntingdonshire’s largest and premier venue the Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre
in the beautiful market town of St Ives, the Old Riverport in Cambridgeshire.
The EAFN 2024 Show co-headline sponsors are one of the UK’s leading East Anglian based Event Suppliers Gofer Ltd and Electric Cat Productions the dynamic marketing and events agency that specializes in B2B services within the event industry.
Thank you also to Grapevine/Colourplan our Programme sponsors, BoMoJo our videographers, SixtyTwoThings our Photographer, NOWIE (Networking), Offbeat Tickets (Ticketing) and Vibrant Colour Print and Promotions (Tote Bags).
The EAFN Show 2024

Register for Free at https://portal.offbeattickets.com/event/tes2024easepec
Apply to exhibit at the EAFN Show 2024 at https://eafn.co.uk/apply-to-exhibit-at-the-eafn-show-2024/

Sustainable Event Summit 2024
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24 | Showman’s Show, Newbury Showground, Newbury Showground,, RG18 9QZ, United Kingdom
The summit is free to attend, bringing together outdoor event organisers, suppliers, local authorities and experts to drive collaborative resource development, industry standards, best practice and innovation to shape the UK Events Industry’s response to the climate emergency. The Summit opens with a member’s only roundtable bringing together experts in key sustainability topics and Vision: 2025 festival members, the session forms a stepping stone in the Climate Transition Plan journey.
This year’s keynote Jon Davies (CEO, Levy) offers a supplier perspective on driving change. He will draw on Levy’s experience of developing sustainability strategy and working across clients and supply chain to achieve change, bringing examples such as food policy for Billie Eilish @ The O2, and working with Peppermint Bars.
Jon Collins, CEO of Live Music UK hosts ‘Shaping the future: A Climate Transition Plan for 2030’ exploring how the industry can thrive while reducing environmental impacts and working with the Government to accelerate change.
Access All Areas Editor, Chris Barrett, presents the Essential Industry Briefings “Quick Fire” session on this season’s hot topics at live events. Including; Innovations in battery technology, Developments in food sustainability; How to include disabled people in live event sustainability; Vape capture and disposal at events; and Tools to tackle event travel impacts.
Chris Johnson (CEO, onboard:earth) hosts, “In the Headlights: Collecting Travel emissions data” shines a light on how events can collect event travel data for footprinting. John Rostron (CEO, Association Independent Festivals) presents ‘Best of the Summer” with guests sharing their green festival success stories from the 2024 season.
The Showman’s Show Green Supplier and Innovation Award sees three shortlisted suppliers present innovations to help events reduce environmental impacts from the supply chain with SES 24 delegates casting their votes live to decide the winner.

EN Indy Expo & Awards
2024-10-25 | Covene Sancroft, St Paul’s, Sancroft, Rose St, Paternoster Sq.,, London, EC4M 7DQ, United Kingdom
The Expo is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates and roundtables. Then in the evening, the Indy Awards are dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent show organisers, teams, individuals and suppliers.

CHS Birmingham 2024
2024-10-29 | ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Square,, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
CHS Birmingham returns for 2024! 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!
If you organise meetings, events, dinners and conferences, whether full time or as part of a wider role within your business then CHS Birmingham is for you.

The 4th annual Sustainable Events Show
2024-10-31 | Chicago Booth Conference Venue, London Conference Centre The University of Chicago Booth School of Business One Bartholomew Close Barts Square., London, EC1A 7BL, United Kingdom
The Sustainable Events Show was the 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 and education through it’s jam-packed seminars offering takeaway solutions from ground-zero experts (no theory-only peeps with a book or course to sell!), moderated by Maeve Campbell (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, and The Evening Standard), and Calum Di Lieto (Flock Together Media, Conference & Incentive travel magazine).
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.
The Sustainable Events Show is an oasis of calm for those event buyers looking for solutions to their needs for sourcing event suppliers delivering sustainable events, and meeting head-on the demands and criteria on their event briefs.
The Sustainable Events Show is the essential diary entry. If the demand is for event suppliers who deliver sustainable event creativity, originality, aspiration, and innovation.

miaSummit
2024-11-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Hilton, S Quay Square, Marsh Wall,, London, E14 9SH, United Kingdom
The miaSummit is the flagship annual conference of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). It is an opportunity for leaders and future leaders from across the business meetings and events sector to gather, hear from experts and share knowledge. The MIA’s annual conference has a pedigree stretching back more than a decade, recognised as a key event on the meetings industry calendar where professionals at all stages of their careers gather to learn, debate and discuss critical issues affecting our industry.

The Global Event Tech Summit 2024
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14 | De Vere Horsley Estate, Ockham Rd S, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DT, United Kingdom
The Global Event Tech Summit, delivered by Conference News, is an exclusive educational event that focuses on innovation and personalised experience in equal measure. Helping event planners deepen their understanding of how technology can be used to enhance events, the summit features a series of engaging keynotes, industry-driven panels and knowledge sharing opportunities for corporate, agency, association and exhibition organisers.
This rare and unique learning opportunity for those looking to simplify their event cycle through the latest technology, the 2024 event will feature key speakers including Dex Hunter-Torricke, former head of communications at SpaceX and executive at Google, and Malcolm Ché, award-winning creative strategist and head of strategy and innovation at Identity.
Key topics covered at the 2024 include:
How to move the world: Events in the age of disruption
Procurement vs. Event Planners: Striking the perfect balance of venue management tech
Delivering tangible ROI across the full event lifecycle
The ultimate guide to event app adoption
You can’t game social media: Making it work in the 2020s
Beyond Human-centred
Addressing the cost of adopting technology
Attendance is FOC for senior event organisers, with accommodation and evening dinner included in all two-day delegate packages.

AEV Conference
2024-11-14 | ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Square,, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Launched in response to member requests in 2016, the event now attracts over 250 attendees and creates a unique opportunity for venue teams to learn from expert speakers and panelists discussing relevant issues.
The conference is designed to give venue teams a programme of content and a forum for discussion centred on the practicalities of delivering truly world class events. The content is created through consultation with members and delivered by a dedicated steering group.
In addition to compelling content, our conference provides excellent opportunities for getting together with peers from around the world to network and exchange ideas. The conference is open to all.

Inspirational Venue Roadshow: Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
2024-11-18 | Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, : Park Parade,, Harrogate, HG1 5AH, United Kingdom
Our First Inspirational Venue Roadshow, Winter series 24/25 will be hosted at the beautiful Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Located in the heart of historic Harrogate, the Cedar Court Hotel offers exceptional accommodation overlooking 200 acres of the pristine Stray parkland.
The property is a historical site in its own right, dating back to 1671 and sitting on the location of the town’s first-ever hotel. It is also within walking distance of some of the must-visit attractions in the city centre. These include the famous Bettys Tea Room, unique Moorish-style Turkish Baths and Harrogate Theatre, and nearby Knaresborough.
Cedar Court Hotel also boasts a variety of stunning event spaces, from the stylish Rowan Suite (which can hold up to 160 guests) to its largest room, The Cedar Suite, which can hold up to 350 delegates.
All meeting rooms boast natural daylight from their large feature windows, with some offering unrivaled views across the stunning stray parkland. There are also several interconnecting meeting rooms on offer.

Event Tech Live
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Event Tech Live is the No. 1 globally recognised event bringing event professionals, thought leaders, leading event tech companies and startups together.
Event Professionals can register to attend for FREE and access to the latest industry education from industry thought leaders across multiple stages and formats.
Event Tech Live features a hosted buyer programme and an exhibition featuring the latest in event technology, software, and innovations from around the world.
The event provides the resources, tools and networking opportunities you need to take advantage of technology to create the best events.

Event Sustainability Live
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Event Sustainability Live (ESL) London is a two-day Exhibition and Conference bringing together event professionals, thought-leaders and sustainability experts.
The event takes place on 20th & 21st November at ExCeL, London. The show is free to attend, delegates can explore the latest trends, innovations and products from companies and venues providing eco-conscious solutions helping to create sustainable events.
Meet with fellow event professionals from all over the globe who are passionate about event sustainability, share ideas & create new and exciting partnerships.
