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Step 4: ‘Freedom Day’ decision to be made on 12 July
The events industry is poised to fully reopen in England on 19 July once the Government makes its final decision on moving…

ESSA appoints Karl Dukes as chair of its sustainability working group
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that Karl Dukes, marketing director of Media Hut, has been…

AEO renews strategic partnership with Cvent for 2021/2022
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has renewed its event app partnership with meetings, events, and hospitality technology…

IBTM Wired granted preferred provider status by EIC
IBTM has been granted preferred provider status from the Events Industry Council (EIC) for its Knowledge Programme at the event…

EIA unveils first sustainability commitment framework for members
The Event Industry Alliance (EIA), comprising the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV)…

Sticky Wicket announced ‘Lite’ event
Sticky Wicket has announced it will go ahead with a ‘lite’ version of the event on 6 August 2021 at Old Wimbledonians…

Events industry celebrates #GED2021
EN joins the events industry in celebrating #GED2021. Now in its sixth year, the campaign highlights exhibition industry’s…

Associations and organisers back Covid-status certification for 21 June
Trade associations, organisers and operators from across the events industry have signed an open letter confirming that they…

DCMS publishes updated guidance for event organisers and Local Authorities
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has updated its events guidance for both organisers and Local Authorities…

Event Industry Alliance demands Government provide update on Events Research Programme
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has written an open letter to the Secretaries of State for Business and Culture, 11 March…

Minister hints that events industry will need yet more evidence to get insurance help
The minister of state for Digital and Culture has said the events industry must demonstrate that the lack of available insurance…