Associations

AEO and Expocast partner for talent study
The Association of Event Organisers has partnered with specialist recruitment consultancy Expocast to tackle the talent shortage…

AEV holds first Protect Duty awareness session for event industry associations
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) held its first quarterly Protect Duty awareness session for the industry on 23 March, with…

Chris Skeith: Collaboration in the face of adversity
In a column for Exhibition News, chief executive officer of the Association of Event Organisers, Chris Skeith OBE, says that with…

It’s time to tackle talent gap says Essa’s Andrew Harrison
As National Apprenticeship Week kicks off, Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA)…

Industry-wide initiative to set standards in digital events
What started as creating a solution for a virtual event to earn UFI Approved Event status has, nearly a year later…

BVEP elects Chris Skeith as new chair
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has today elected Chris Skeith OBE, as its new Chair. The appointment, which…

Diversity Ally announces judges for inaugural Diversity in Events Awards
Diversity Ally, the events, MICE and hospitality diversity and inclusion organisation, has announced that Fay Sharpe OBE, Ryan…

Events Industry Council elects board
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has elected its 2022 Board of Directors, with Cathy Breden, executive vice-president and COO…

Risk of terror attack no empty threat
The risk of a terrorist attack at an exhibition venue is very real, security experts warned the Association of Event Venues…

BVEP to carry out business survey
Together with other members of the Tourism Alliance, the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) is responding to the…
Winners revealed at AEO Centenary Party
The AEO Centenary Party (& Awards) saw attendees flock to the Vox, at NEC Birmingham, for an industry celebration on 10…