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Event budgets rise at fastest rate in more than two years, report finds
UK companies increased their events budgets at the fastest rate in more than two years in the third quarter of 2026…

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Diversified acquires Smart Buildings Show and co-locates it with Digital Construction Week
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Event budgets rise at fastest rate in more than two years, report finds
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Diversified acquires Smart Buildings Show and co-locates it with Digital Construction Week
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EventMobi update adds speaker proposals, alongside registration and event app
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GL events reports 44.3% jump in revenue for Q3 2026, but Exhibitions division numbers dip

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EventMobi update adds speaker proposals, alongside registration and event app
Event management software company EventMobi has added Call for Speakers to its online platform. The feature lets organisers…

Asia
GL events reports 44.3% jump in revenue for Q3 2026, but Exhibitions division numbers dip

Central & North America
Powerscore enters US market, as first clients commit their show portfolios for 2027

UK
Immersive attractions worth £7.4bn to UK economy, study finds

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Ideal Home Show Birmingham tickets go on sale for June 2027 debut
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Excel London appoints Sam Gibson as its first chief information officer
Excel London has appointed Sam Gibson as chief information officer, a newly created role on the venue’s executive team. The…

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