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Easyfairs makes another acquisition – The AI Conference in San Francisco
Easyfairs has had a busy couple of weeks. On 22 July, the company announced that it will be launching a US edition…
Eventflow selected for AI showcase at IBTM World
Eventflow has been selected to showcase its platform at IBTM World 2026. The event operations platform is one of 10 startups…
Grip tool connects Claude and GPT to live event data, reports saving organisers 10 hours per event
Event technology platform Grip has launched a new tool that connects AI applications directly to live event data. The company…
Cvent launches rebrand and $1bn investment plan
Tech event platform company Cvent has launched a new brand identity and announced plans to invest more than $1bn in technology…
AI, events and the human factor: Global Event Tech Summit 2026 round-up
The Global Event Tech Summit 2026 brought together senior event professionals and technology leaders for a day exploring how…
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…
The Soar Point: If you don’t believe the AI hype, try this avatar for size…
By Phil Soar, co-founder of CloserStill Group and Chairman of Nineteen Group The Times recently reported how a fake avatar beat…
AI can write the email. It cannot shake your hand
A B2B buyer costs roughly $5 per click, $50 to become a lead, $500 to speak to, and $2,000+ to meet in…
Super Benji targets sponsor and exhibitor sales with new AI platform
Oxford-based tech start-up Super Benji has launched an AI-powered sales platform designed to help event organisers secure…
The hidden tech gap: Why are event operations still stuck in spreadsheets?
As conversations around AI continue to dominate the exhibitions sector, much of the focus remains on attendee-facing innovation…
Connect Meetings expands MatchPoint partnership
Connect Meetings, an Informa division and MICE event producer, has expanded its partnership with MatchPoint, an AI-powered…