Global Event Specialists (GES EMEA), has announced the appointment of Penny Banks as the businesses new creative director.

Agency to deliver award-winning brand experience for the fifth year.

82% of planners expect to grow or maintain their events budget this year.

Are press releases still relevant? Has social media replaced the need for PR agencies? In the age of AI, both may be more important than you realise.

SpeakerStacks is a new software tool that provides real-time, self-managed audience data capture for speakers at business events.

Following the completion of a £85m investment, The National Gallery has reopened Sainsbury Wing that now features amazing event spaces.

The Dublin based Davis Events Agency has been awarded Gold in the Best Global Events Agency category at the recent Eventex Awards.

Event Tech Live (ETL) London, the world’s leading exhibition dedicated to event technology, has officially opened its Call for Papers for the 2025 edition of the show, taking place on 12th and 13th November 2025 at Excel London. Renowned for showcasing the latest technological innovations transforming live, virtual, and hybrid events, Event Tech Live offers a unique platform for thought leaders, developers, and industry professionals to share their insights, breakthroughs, and real-world applications with a global audience.

15Hatfields won the Silver Award for Outstanding Achievement in Carbon Reduction & Net Zero, at the recent Greengage Sustainability Awards.

The UK & Ireland Chapter of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, has opened registration for its 2025 annual conference, set to take place in Leeds from 26th to 28th February 2025. With the theme ‘business beyond borders’, the conference invites attendees to break down barriers and explore opportunities that go beyond physical, professional, and personal boundaries. The programme will feature international perspectives, inspiring content, and opportunities for personal growth. The three-day event will include workshops, case studies, and discussions with a global focus, enabling attendees to reflect on how the UK & Ireland are viewed through an international lens. It will also challenge delegates to step outside their comfort zones and explore innovative approaches to their roles within the meetings industry. Suzanne Singleton, Chair of the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter, said: “‘Business beyond borders’ reflects not only our international outlook as part of ICCA’s global […]

Meet Leicester shines the spotlight on why Leicestershire is the perfect destination for your next event.

Make your event the experience of a lifetime with some interactive entertainment options.

Event Industry News is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for two of the industry’s most anticipated events: Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live. Both events will take place at the London ExCeL on the 20th and 21st of November 2024, offering unparalleled opportunities for professionals in the events sector to engage with the latest innovations, trends, and sustainability practices.

The wait is over! The finalists for the highly anticipated Event Technology Awards 2024 (ETA) have been officially announced, celebrating the companies, products, and individuals pushing the boundaries of innovation in the event technology industry.

Building on our in-depth exploration of counterfeiting in the live events industry, Christian Hertel shares insights on how MADRIX is tackling this challenge and shares plans to raise public awareness on the issue moving forward.

L-Acoustics speaks to TPi about the damage these fake products can cause – not just on profit margins but on the safety of audiences at shows. Photo: Zack Whitman