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I got turned down for a job I wanted. Here’s the CV I’d build if I were starting today
Kate Chambers, former MD of Clarion Gaming, tells lists the three key points in order to write an impressive CV in events:…

UFI elects new Board of Directors for 2026-2029
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the election results for its new Board of Directors for the…

Power of Events launches work experience programme with half its first-year places already pledged
The Power of Events has launched Experience of Work, a national programme that brings groups of school pupils into events…

North Korean leader appears at exhibition, scotching death rumours
North Korea’s 2026 National Garment and Footwear Exhibition was at the centre of international speculation surrounding the health…

Ops Squad names four directors in leadership restructure
Event operations company Ops Squad has appointed James Dawson as commercial director, as part of a wider reshuffle of its team…

WTM London continues to invest in the workforce of the future
The World Travel Market (WTM London), powered by RX Global, has re-committed a range of offers for students and graduates wanting…

GES expands its creative side with new lead appointment
Exhibition services and live event specialist GES has strengthened its creative capabilities with the appointment of Francesca…

Forge shapes new portfolio leadership as it scales for growth in key markets
B2B events and media company Forge, formed by the combination of Emerald and Questex, has announced a new portfolio leadership…

dmg events appoints chief technology officer
International event organiser dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as chief technology officer, as the company continues to…

Paris, Bogotá and Melbourne’s former mayors join YouTube co-founder in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Ryan Reynolds, and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers confirmed for LIVEX 2026…

CloserStill Media appoints new MD, Europe
UK-based international exhibition organiser CloserStill Media has appointed Nicola Hamann as managing director, Europe. She…