Associations
UFI elects new 2026-27 president
The Board of Directors of UFI, the global association for the exhibition industry, has elected Wolfram Diener (president &…
NOWIE’s ‘Big Survey’ reveals challenges faced by women working in events
The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has launched an annual report aimed at better understanding the challenges faced by women…
Visit Scotland’s Brownlee steps onto world stage as PCMA chair
Neil Brownlee became the first non-North American chair of PCMA last month. He sits down with Mike Fletcher to discuss both his…
SISO and UFI extend partnership
Paris-based UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, and New York-based SISO, the Society of Independent Show…
Major announcements at Saudi Arabia summit in ‘new chapter’ for events
The first International MICE Summit (IMS2024) has officially launched in Saudi Arabia with a dramatic opening: major…
AEO appoints Anna Golden as CEO
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Anna Golden as its new chief executive officer, effective January 2025…
A decade of transformation: Leading the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) through change and growth
This year marks my ten-year anniversary with the AEO – it’s hard to believe how much has changed. When I first…
AEV partners with Mash Productions for videography
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced a new videography partnership with Mash Productions. Mash Productions will…
£1.7bn serviced apartment sector proves popular with UK business travellers
The serviced accommodation sector is worth £1.7bn to the UK economy, directly supports 6.050 jobs, and business travellers (45%)…
The science behind effective health and safety for events
New academic research can help us all better champion health and safety when on-site, says ESSA director, Andrew Harrison.
AEV announces 2024 working group chairs
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chairs and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups. …