• ABPCO Festival of Learning – Connect, Collaborate and Learn

    East Midlands Conference Centre Beeston Ln,, Nottingham

    The Festival of Learning brings the association events community together, creating a space to connect, collaborate, and challenge. It provides valuable opportunities for sharing knowledge, exploring new ideas, and strengthening relationships across the industry. Building on the success of last year’s record-breaking event, the 2026 Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.

  • The Scottish Event Awards

    Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Key, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

    The Scottish Event Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and innovation shaping Scotland’s event landscape – and this is your opportunity to be a part of it. From large-scale festivals to association events, charity events, conferences, and sporting events, the awards celebrate the people and projects that make our industry truly world-class. We’re looking for the very best in the industry – those who push boundaries, elevate experiences, and go far beyond delivering standard events. Entries are assessed by a panel of the industry’s leading figures who have helped shape the sector through their influence and expertise, marking this one of the most prestigious awards to win for Scottish events.

  • PLASA Focus Leeds

    Royal Armouries Armouries Dr,, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Join the annual get-together of professionals and students passionate about live events and entertainment technology PLASA Focus is an intimate trade event and conference that brings together anyone working - or hoping to work in technical live entertainment. Over two vibrant days, you’ll find the latest technology across lighting, audio, AV and staging, hands-on training, expert-led seminars and networking zones, all tailored to support you at every stage of your business or career.

  • ABTT Theatre Show 2026

    Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way,, London, United Kingdom

    The UK’s essential exhibition for theatre technicians, suppliers and live performance professionals. The ABTT Theatre Show brings together the specialist companies, expertise and networks that power theatre, performance and live events — all under one roof. Discover new products, strengthen relationships, attend free seminars, workshops and reconnect with the people who make theatre happen.

  • The Meetings Show

    ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

    Whether you're an event industry pro or a newbie, spend all of your time planning meetings and events, or it's part of your wider role, join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to shake up your meetings, events and incentives.

  • The C&IT Festival of Forums

    INNSide by Melia Liverpool Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    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.

  • AEME Forum 2026

    University of Greenwhich Queen Anne Court, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row,, London, United Kingdom

    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 EVCOM Clarion Awards

    London Stock Exchange

    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.

  • The Village Fete – Backup Tech

    Whilton Mill Karting Circuit Whilton Mill, Daventry, United Kingdom

    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.

  • beam Annual Forum 2026

    Wyboston Lakes Resort Great N Rd, Wyboston, Bedford, Bedford

    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.

  • AEO CONFERENCE 2026

    National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Pendigo Way, Marston Green,, Birmingham, 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 2026 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

  • PLASA Focus London

    The UK's market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology returns to London in September 2026.

  • CN Agency Leaders Summit

    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.

  • M&IT Awards

    Grosvesnor House, Park Lane, London Grosvesnor House,, Park Lane, London, United Kingdom

    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 Showmans Show 2026

    Newbury Showground Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Newbury, United Kingdom

    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.

  • C&IT Awards

    The Peninsula 1 Grosvenor Pl, London, London, London, United Kingdom

    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 Events Summit (TES)

    Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester , United Kingdom

    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 NOEA Convention & Awards

    DoubleTree by Hilton Walcot St,, Bath, United Kingdom

    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.