Birmingham

NEC Group CEO Melanie Smith steps down, replaced by Paul Reeve
The NEC Group has announced a leadership succession. Chief financial officer Paul Reeve will replace Melanie Smith as CEO at the…

AvantGlamp launches luxury glamping pods at NEC Birmingham
AvantGlamp, the innovative luxury glamping brand, is set to open its brand-new site at the NEC Birmingham on 14 August with…

Birmingham wins bid for European Robotics Forum 2027
Birmingham has won the bid to host the 18th edition of the European Robotics Forum (ERF) in 2027. The robotics community in…

The NEC completes £7m technology infrastructure investment
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, UK, has announced the completion of a £7m (US$9.5m) technology infrastructure…

UFI’s European Conference comes to Birmingham, UK
UFI’s 2019 European Conference is taking place 15-17 May in Birmingham, UK. The theme of the event is ‘The Organisers’ Future’…

Future focus for UFI 2019 European Conference in Birmingham
The focus of UFI’s 2019 European Conference in Birmingham (UK) this May will be on the future of exhibition organisers…

Blackstone confirms acquisition of NEC Group
Private equity company Blackstone has announced the acquisition of the UK’s NEC Group – encompassing the NEC, Resorts World…

MVG delivers magical wedding for Harry Potter actress
Specialist wedding event organiser Monsoon Venue Group has delivered the first ever Asian wedding at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall…