The annual AEO Conference brings together key players within the industry and offers insight and motivation. With an outstanding speaker line-up delivering inspirational, dynamic and thought-provoking content, the AEO Conference is a fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas that can help shape the industry.
This online Mental Health First Aider Course is particularly pertinent right now where we might be concerned about ourselves or our colleagues in this challenging time. This course is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. The training provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.
The EN Indy Awards & Conference returns for their fourth annual edition with the addition of a marketplace expo this year. The awards are dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent show organisers, teams and individuals, and the conference is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates and roundtables.
Enjoy one-to-one appointments with 20 inspirational venues, experience amazing hospitality from our host venue (including complimentary accommodation), network with event profs from across the industry and leave armed with new connections and all the venue knowledge you’ll need for your next event!
The final Inspirational Venue Roadshow of our 2023 series will take place at the Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, located in leafy Edgbaston, just two miles from Birmingham city centre. A member of Historic Hotel Worldwide, it offers a beautiful mix of contemporary accommodation and historic Grade-II listed architecture. About Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is the University of Birmingham’s award winning hotel, offering peaceful retreats and first-class conference and event facilities just two miles away from Birmingham city centre. Based in a leafy spot in Edgbaston, you’ll find the University train station just a short stroll away, which will take you to Birmingham New Street in seven minutes. Birmingham’s best attractions are also on the doorstep, including Winterbourne House and Garden, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Priory and Edgbaston Golf Club. The hotel is home to […]
Production Futures creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across all aspects of live events, music, festivals, touring, corporate, theatre, TV, broadcast and film. We promote equality, diversity and employability showing career pathways, highlighting hidden job roles and promoting transferable skills across this exciting industry.
Hosted by Edinburgh Napier University, AGF's industry leading 2 day environmental assessor training will run on 21st & 22nd September 2023. The training focuses on the key operational issues that impact the environment and is designed to equip students with all the skills and knowledge of environmental operations and sustainability at events. The course which is Stage 1 of AGF’s Assessor Training also provides the opportunity to move to Stage 2 which focuses on the practical application of the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified A Greener Future assessor, able to undertake environmental assessment of events, festivals, and venues worldwide. The training is also very relevant for those who want to work in event sustainability or to improve understanding, including event organisers, local authorities, suppliers, academics and researchers as well as those who are passionate about developing their skills in event sustainability.
The International Festival Forum (IFF) presented its eighth edition in 2022. Since launching in 2015, it has become the leading annual meeting place for the world’s top booking agencies and the cream of the international festival business. IFF sees the industry’s principal buyers and sellers come together for 2.5 days of networking, showcases, and conference sessions. The invitation-only event takes place in the autumn, just as conversations about the following year’s festival line-ups are well underway. IFF provides a dedicated platform for buyers and sellers to network. IFF’s partner agencies showcase the hottest new festival-ready artists from their roster, while a programme of panels, workshops and keynote interviews allow leaders and innovators in the music festival space to share knowledge and best practice. IFF has a deliberately focused make-up of delegates. Attendance is restricted to festivals above 10,000-capacity per day, and key booking agencies. All previous editions of IFF have sold out several weeks in advance.
We are touring our events around the UK with our world leading partners to inspire newcomers to join the Live Events, Music, Festival, Touring, Theatre, Corporate, TV, Broadcast and Film Production industry
An international networking experience for top-tier events agencies to meet a truly global collective of luxury hotels and destination specialists, whilst also getting immersed into the destination itself. Join us for 3 days of experiences and networking in Muscat, Oman.
Surrey Event Professionals, has a number of specialist networking groups, which all meet collectively at this meeting!
The EAFN Show is back at the iconic Ipswich Town Hall and Corn Exchange on 5 October 2023! For more information, free registration and applications to exhibit please visit our EAFN Show 2023 pages at https://eafn.co.uk/the-eafn-show-2023
Discover The Power of Events, explore the Event Industry Insight App and mingle with event professionals, at Sheffield Hallam University. Join us for The Power of Events Roadshow, on Thursday October 5th 2023 at Hallam View, Sheffield Hallam University, Owen Building, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 1WB. This in-person event will kick off at 2pm. The Power of Events is thrilled to announce its inaugural tour to introduce the eagerly awaited Event Industry Insight App. This unique roadshow will traverse the four nations, igniting enthusiasm and showcasing this groundbreaking App. The Power of Events and Sheffield Hallam University invites event professionals, organisers, and enthusiasts to join the us on 5th October on campus at Sheffield Hallam for a chance to hear about the app from The Power of Events team as well as network with existing and next generation event profs. Join us on this exhilarating journey as the Event Industry […]
The first event of our 2023/2024 Inspirational Venue Roadshow Series kicks off at Down Hall Hotel on 9 October 2023. Located in Hatfield Heath near Bishop’s Stortford, Essex, Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels. The hotel exudes luxury with 98 individually designed bedrooms reflecting grandeur and elegance, a wide range of dining experiences serving exciting dishes with ingredients sourced from their very own vegetable garden. There is a big focus on taking time out to relax and what better way to do that than in the Eden Spa which offers a tranquil escape from day to day life where you can relax the mind, revive the body and soothe the soul. When it comes to meetings, Down Hall Hotel has 14 private dining and meeting spaces with the largest accommodating up to 200 guests, with modern AV and meetings facilities, comfortable seating and executive […]
AGF has developed this Environmental Assessor training course drawing upon the last 15 years of experience in assessing festivals and events around the world. Training focuses on the key operational issues of events which create an impact on the environment developing the knowledge and skills of participants to undertake environmental assessments or simply to improve their understanding. This is a 2 week part-time Online Assessor Training course developed in partnership with Falmouth University and is accessible internationally. Course Content Legal Framework and Policy Local Impacts and Risks Sustainable Procurements Travel & Transport Event Power Solid Waste & Recycling Water usage, Waste Water and Sewerage The Circular Event Behaviour & Communication AGF Assessment Familiarisation & Post Event Reporting Learning will be supported by the use of case studies drawn from real events.
Our award-winning show brings the meetings industry together to do a year’s worth of business under one roof. Suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry come together at IMEX, held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. It’s free to attend, and our four-day program offers specialist education, networking, and much more, on and off the trade show floor.
The Showman's Show is the UK's original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainment for the outdoor and special event world. At the easily accessible setting of Newbury Showground, Berkshire, the show attracts an average of 6000 attendees and 350 exhibiting companies. If you organise or supply outdoor events, this show is for you.
CHS Birmingham returns to the UK’s second city for it’s 3rd year in 2023. This one-day exhibition is for anyone organising business events, from small meetings to large conferences and everything in between. Meet over 200 venues, destinations, and event suppliers, develop professionally and personally through the education programme and enjoy a VIP experience like no other!
Major Events International are returning to Manchester for The Events Summit on the 1st November. This year they will be bringing the decision makers from sports, music, and cultural events from both the UK and Europe to one place for a day of networking, rich content and social activities. The programme will include leading major events industry experts, who will be discussing some of the biggest issues and topics facing the industry this year. Topics will include maximising revenue, workforce management, technology for fan engagement, and sustainability best practice. To find out who will be on the panels and what else to expect at this year's Events Summit, head to the website.
The Event Industry is embracing sustainable event management policies, but it can be challenging task to implement these policies in practice.
The event industry’s reliance on data to help it plan for the future, increase its resilience, manage risk and justify investment decisions, is growing year on year.
The engagement and access that The Power of Events (UK) has across all 7 sectors of the industry, enables data gathering and in-depth research projects to be delivered confidently and consistently. This will be primarily facilitated through the new insight app to be launched on 28th Sep 2023.
By bringing the industry and university partners together, research projects will be designed to deliver real benefits to the industry in terms of trend analysis, insights and performance improvements.
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