Features

The Unsung Hero: Rich Dean
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what…

HairCon: the trade show that’s cutting through the noise
Gina Kay reports from Manchester on the 2026 edition of HairCon and finds a show that is definitely putting on the style.…

The Unsung Hero: Ferne Taylor
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what…

JMIC Global Manifesto 3 advances the case for business events as strategic economic assets
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) publishes today (16 July) its third edition of the JMIC Global Manifesto, an updated…

The Global Event Tech Summit 2026 reveals the Call for Innovation Winners
The events industry moves fast. New technology promises to solve old problems, but knowing what’s worth your attention and what’s…

Barcelona platforms architecture as Construmat readies to complement the celebration
This year, Barcelona is the World Capital of Architecture, which will see the city host numerous events, conferences and…

Our exhibition stand landed us £65,000 of direct new business – here’s why…
By Ella-Rae Ings, Marketing Manager of Premier Events Exhibitions are one of the most powerful ways to put your brand in…

Are you spending on the wrong risks?
Bruno Marx worked with jwc consultancy to examine the true cost of ‘showcase spending’ in event safety and security…

Ten years at the helm – A chairman’s farewell
Stuart Bailey, outgoing chairman, Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA), shares some thoughts on…

Growth in breadth, but not in depth?
Hugh Jones, RX CEO, shares a view across global exhibitions and reads the runes behind SASIE 2025. Over the past few…

It’s a Messe model and it’s looking good
EW looks at some of the key developments and trends in the huge exhibition market that is Germany. Germany’s events market…