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The 70%: Jo Austin
Women make up around 70% of the global events workforce but their stories, leadership, and influence are often underrepresented…
UK’s biggest trading card show to debut at Olympia
Olympia will host the London launch of Collectors Showcase, billed as the UK’s largest trading card show, in November 2025…
The M&A Brief: Why buyers buy expos
July and the first week of August saw 15 event businesses sold, more than all the deals in the first half (January-June)…
beam launches second podcast episode following Finance Forum spotlight on fraud
Following the success of beam’s recent Finance Forum, the association has launched the second edition of its podcast…
SEC Glasgow announces strengthened stewarding and security partnerships
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has introduced an updated stewarding and security service across its three flagship venues…
‘Feeding off’ or ‘Feeding into?’ A supplier’s perspective
Margaret Reeves, managing director of RefTech responds to Julian Agostini’s blog, Feeding off events without giving back? …
The Financial Times praises trade shows!
Exhibition News columnist Phil Soar (CloserStill and Nineteen Group chairman) expresses his surprise at a breakthrough moment for…
Czech Republic celebrates National Day at EXPO 2025 Osaka
The Czech Republic celebrated its National Day at EXPO 2025 Osaka with a rich programme of culture, ceremony, and innovation, led…
Excel London hosts first event in new 25,000sqm expansion
Excel London, part of ADNEC Group, has successfully hosted the inaugural event in its new expansion making it the largest fully…
M&S Bank Arena hosts charity gig to save hospice from closure
ACC Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena hosted a one-night-only concert, A Celebration of Liverpool Zoe’s Place, the city’s beloved…
beam and MIA unite for 2025 ESG Summit to champion responsible business in events
beam and the MIA (Meetings Industry Association) have announced the ESG Summit 2025, an unprecedented collaborative event between…