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From PDFs to enterprise platforms: how event suppliers can add interactive mapping for $699
LocoMaven is a managed interactive mapping service for trade shows, conferences, expos, and fairs. It transforms existing floor…

CloserStill Media acquires ROAR B2B and its five event brands
CloserStill Media has bought London-based events business ROAR B2B for an undisclosed sum. The deal adds five events to…

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…

Opening a window into the future
Hugh Jones, CEO of global organiser RX, offers insights into how the company is orchestrating the modern event experience. What…

EIA calls for standalone business events strategy
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has published a briefing arguing business events should be treated as core infrastructure for…

Education Estates to move to Excel London in 2027
Education Estates will move from Manchester Central to Excel London next year, organiser STEP CONNECT2 has announced ahead of…

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…

Olympia Events appoints new food and beverage director
Olympia Events has appointed Karen Cmela as food and beverage director, to run catering across Olympia’s heritage halls, its new…

Excel London reports 60% rise in US events as tech giants drive growth
Excel London says it has hosted 60% more US events over the past 18 months, with 55% of them run by major…

Dog Live doubles in size under new Every Dog Live name
Edition Dog Live will be rebranded Every Dog Live from 2027, as organisers Raccoon Media Group and Edition Media Ltd use a…

Media 10 to bring nine shows together under one roof
UK Construction Week (UKCW) London will return in May 2027 as a single curated “super event” bringing together nine shows under…