Entries are now open to nominate your company as C&IT’s Best Place to Work 2023…

Artificial Intelligence has had a phenomenal impact on all industries, but what does it mean for events?

With over one billion users, TikTok has become the leading social media platform for travel inspiration. So, here are the most popular cities for MICE trips according to TikTok views.

With just three weeks to go until The Meetings Show 2023 kicks off at ExCeL London, final preparations are now in full swing. Thousands of #eventprofs are expected to attend the two-day event on 28-29 June, so if you’ve yet to register, don’t delay and #takethetime to sign up today, as it promises to be THE must attend show this summer. Learn something new Be informed, inspired and empowered to think differently, connect differently, plan differently, and live differently with this year’s new look education programme, created in partnership with experienced design experts Samme Allen, CEO of conferenceemcees.com, and renowned consultant, author and previous keynote speaker at The Meetings Show, Claus Raasted. Split across four brand new themes – Impact, Inform, Innovate, and Inspire ­­– the 28 sessions will explore subjects such as how event technology can supercharge engagement, unpacking the power of passive data, building event communities, how to […]

Humaira Pilkington, Claire Tulloch and Dan Scrimgeour of TEMBO Refresh Consultants, look at the top trends facing exhibition marketers today and how leading event organisers are harnessing these opportunities.

Space-Comm Expo welcomed thousands of visitors from 34 countries to Farnborough International. Organised by Hub Exhibitions in partnership with Farnborough International, Space-Comm is the UK’s biggest space-focused exhibition and with more than 150 exhibitors and 100 speakers and experts.

Colin Hartley has joined the SEC as director of operations. Hartley, from Glasgow, is one of Scotland’s most experienced major events professionals, and will oversee the running of the SEC’s hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and live entertainment shows.

Six months on from the launch of the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap UFI managing director and CEO Kai Hattendorf spoke to Exhibition News about the progress so far. The Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge is an organisational commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, as a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. With more than 500 signatories and supporters all starting to report their footprint and taking steps to reduce their impact, the united efforts so far to drive down waste across the global exhibitions industry have been “pretty damn impressive” he says.

Chatbots provide an easy, automated way for you to connect and monetise customers and delegates for a fraction of the cost of a customer services team. With the advance of AI, it’s not uncommon to see chatbots popping up on websites for all kinds of businesses, and there are several ways these nifty bits of tech can be of use to help event professionals. Chatbots can offer immediate assistance and support to event attendees, sponsors, or vendors at any time of the day, providing instant answers to frequently asked questions and can even offer guidance for some concerns expressed.

Before the single use plastic ban comes into effect, Julie Burniston explores what this means for the events industry, and how it can embrace alternatives. Single-use plastic products have long been a staple in the hospitality and events industry due to their convenience and affordability. However, their detrimental impact on the environment cannot be ignored. The ban, which comes into force on 1st October, will target a variety of items such as plastic straws, cutlery, plates, and food containers. Additionally, single-use plastic bottles, balloons, and packaging materials will also face restrictions.

Cvent have recently announced the top destinations and hotels for meetings in Europe for 2023…

With hundreds of companies beginning to surrender to the four day working week, is it time the events industry caught up?

The ninth edition of the Off to Work Event Photography Awards saw an intimate wedding shot take home the top prize. This year’s awards, which saw a record number of entries, culminated in a gallery viewing and awards ceremony at RIBA at 66 Portland Place in London on Monday 5 June. Check out some of the winning shots…

Conference Care owner Chris Peacock has died aged 57. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 4.14am on Thursday 8 June, according to a message posted by his family on Linkedin. Peacock himself broke the news of his illness on his Linkedin profile the day before, revealing he had terminal stage 4 bowel cancer.

Thousands of free in person and online events will take place up and down the country on 21 June to mark this year’s Make Music Day – the world’s largest, annual celebration of music. For the second year running, Visit West End have enlisted some of the best music venues in the West End to put on some free to attend performances throughout the day.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is kicking off the summer in style with its exclusive series of free rooftop events – Sunset Sessions. Hosted on the hotel’s stunning rooftop terrace that boasts unbeatable views of the city’s Old Town and Edinburgh Castle, the spectacular events will showcase Scottish musical talent, including Beth Karp and Kohla, who will bring the ultimate summer ambience as the sun sets over Edinburgh’s iconic skyline.