The new 2026 Trends Report from asembl. identifies four trends, Connected Communities, Neurodivergent Marketing, AI Personalisation and Positively Playful.

Grassroots venues are to be the major beneficiaries of the first distribution by the LIVE Trust, while independent festivals are allocated £50,000. Launched in January last year, the LIVE Trust was pledged £500,000 within the first three months, with funds generated from a voluntary ticket levy of £1 per ticket sold for shows at venues with a capacity of more than 5,000. LIVE said that following the first distribution of £500,000, it will issue further funding rounds throughout this year.

Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedfordshire has been recognised by WorkL as one of the World’s Happiest Workplaces in 2026

Elevate, the world’s largest free personal development community for event industry professionals, marked its 10th anniversary recently. Mentors and mentees, old and new, came together to celebrate a decade of impact. Elevate is free to join and has been designed with one goal in mind: to inspire, inform, and empower people across the sector.

Industry body UKHospitality has urged the government to implement a sector-wide reduction in business rates, following reports today that the Treasury is preparing to soften its planned tax hikes for pubs.

Acquisition aims to diversify client portfolio across fashion, beauty and technology sectors.

Identity has revealed its new strategic direction and brand identity, completing its transformation into a single, unified global experience agency following its integration with Smyle.

First Sight Media has made two new appointments to their team, Tyrone Herbst as senior video editor and Noel Hoey as client engagement manager.

Joe Harris, the deputy general manager at 15Hatfields, shares his top 5 tips for making confident and informed venue choices from afar.

Graduation is one of the most recognisable rituals in education, but its true meaning stretches far beyond gowns, caps and photographs beneath university banners.

Big Purple Group is proud to announce the launch of Big Purple Build, a new division within its family of companies. This exciting addition specialises in set building, prop fabrication, and exhibition builds – further strengthening the group’s position as a leader in delivering imaginative, high-quality creative solutions.

As part of it’s 40th birthday celebrations, a new video tells the story of The Scottish Events Campus, from inception and early years through to present day.

Ben McCarthy started with a mobile disco, funded by an overdraft. That very successful business led to the creation of Premier Events. Ben shares his founder story of how that happened.

Katie Haddock, Director of Events and Co-Founder of Berry Productions, shares how you can better use AV technology to enhance events and create experiences.

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation representing the UK’s exhibitions, conferences, meetings, cultural, and live events industries, has called on the Chancellor to back one of Britain’s most dynamic growth sectors ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget.

Speakers Corner has revealed the final speaker line up for its upcoming showcase event on 11 November, which promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking night.