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ExpoPlatform launches speed networking tool after “terrific success” with UFI
Event technology provider ExpoPlatform has launched NetWorks, an AI-powered speed networking tool. The standalone tool uses…
Elevate and Diversity Alliance launches survey to tackle representation gaps
Elevate NewGen, a talent development initiative from the team behind Elevate Mentoring, has partnered with Diversity Alliance to…
The M&A Brief: Why Smooth Creative Holdings bought Energy Central
By John McGovern, CEO Grimes McGovern Associates What drove Smooth Creative Holdings to buy online events and digital media…
GovNet launches internship programme for events students
Public sector events provider GovNet has launched an internship programme for London students. The initiative will target…
ICC Wales and The Business of Events launch UK research to help shape a more inclusive industry
ICC Wales in partnership with The Business of Events have joined forces to gather detailed insight from venues and organisers…
Why London’s latest towers shouldn’t overlook events
While we were sleeping, London was planning. The city of London has granted the planning permission for two new skyscrapers at…
Coventry Building Society Arena partners with Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton
Coventry Building Society Arena has agreed a partnership with the 145-bedroom Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton to support its growth in…
UFI opens registration for Business Mission in Bogotá
UFI has opened registration for its 2025 Business Mission, targeting Latin America’s growing exhibition market with a…
Peru to host World Mining Congress 2026 amid “informal mining crisis”
Lima will welcome mining leaders from across the world in 2026 as Peru hosts the 27th World Mining Congress, a major…
HYPER JAPAN returns to London
HYPER JAPAN Festival 2025, one of the UK’s premier celebrations of Japanese culture, is set to return to Olympia London from…
NürnbergMesse Italia appoints new MD as veteran steps down
Danny D’Alessandro (pictured) will take over as managing director of NürnbergMesse Italia on 1 July, replacing Stefania…