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The 70%: Cat Kevern
Cat Kevern is an events industry stalwart, marketing expert, champion of women and entrepreneur. With a decade of events…
SEC launches SEConnect in £4m IT investment
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow has launched SEConnect, a £4m IT investment, the largest in the venue’s history. A…
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…
Farnborough International appoints Green Circle Solutions for its flagship event
Farnborough International has appointed Green Circle Solutions (GCS) to measure the carbon footprint of its flagship event, the…
What’s the impact of US tariff adjustments on global trade shows?
On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on the recently imposed tariffs for nearly 100 countries. At the…
UK’s InstallerSHOW expands to US with New York debut in March 2026
A major new HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) trade show is launching in the US next year. InstallerSHOW New York…
Olympia retains Green Tourism Award
Olympia’s events business has retained its Gold certification from Green Tourism, a globally recognised accreditation body that…
Messe Frankfurt Middle East appoints new director to lead two major events
Nathan Waugh has been named portfolio director for Messe Frankfurt Middle East. He will be taking the lead on two major…
After collapse in government events, Shenyang EXPO turns global
In 2024, Shenyang New World EXPO saw a huge 40% drop in government-led events. Newly-appointed GM John Chan is bringing a…
Diversity divide: New report exposes pay and representation gaps
Live Recruitment has released its 2025 Diversity Report, which gives an overall insight into the diversity, equity and…
Introducing ‘The 70%’ with Margaret Reeves
Women make up around 70% of the global events workforce — but their stories, leadership, and influence are often…