beam, the trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings sector, has announced the finalists for its inaugural 2026 beam Awards, recognising exceptional leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the industry.

Event tech platform Eventbrite is to be acquired by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. The transaction is valued at approximately €430 million and adds to Bending Spoons’ expanding portfolio, which includes Evernote, WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Meetup.