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Sold Out Screens for King Charles’ Coronation
An AV technology business specialising in outdoor cinema screens, sold out of flat screen TVs in anticipation of King Charles III’s coronation.
Hyve acquired by Providence Equity Partners
Providence Equity Partners has agreed a deal to acquire nternational exhibition organiser Hyve Group for approximately £481m.
ExCeL London appoints Roger Hooker as COO
ExCeL London has appointed Roger Hooker to the role of chief operating officer in a move that strengthens the venue’s executive leadership team. Hooker, whose father was also a prominent figure within the events industry, brings with him more than 25 years’ experience – garnered both in the UK and abroad – from leading organisations including Ascot Racecourse, the former Wembley Stadium Ltd and the Baku European Games.
Olympia CEO Julie Driscoll appointed to AEV Board
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has appointed Olympia London CEO Julie Driscoll to its board. Driscoll, who has previously served on the boards of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and the Event Industry Alliance (EIA), was appointed as CEO of Olympia in November last year.
Tarsus CEO Doug Emslie on Informa acquisition
Tarsus CEO Doug Emslie says data and digital will be the future of the business under Informa control. Speaking to EN at the Charterhouse Capital Partners office in London, the founder of the billion dollar company says the £792m deal will “take the business to the next level”
Dress to Impress
Why choosing a dress code for an event is more important than you may think, and what you should look out for if you are given one.
Energy Sapping
As the government announces the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the majority of the industry will cease to receive aid on 31st April.
The Meetings Show encourages eventprofs to #takethetime
The Meetings Show is aiming to help eventprofs feeling tired and overwhelmed by the demands of the industry with its new #takethetime campaign. With the sector facing challenges such as staff shortages, rising costs and budget constraints, The Meetings Show is encouraging event professionals to find space in their diaries to attend the show and tackle these issues head-on.
ICC Belfast partners with SistersIN to support female event leaders
ICC Belfast has partnered with SistersIN, a leadership and career development programme connecting schools with businesses who can help to empower female leaders of the future.
Istoria Group launches support for female-owned micro businesses
Creative business collective Istoria Group has launched a competition to find a regional, women-owned Micro Business to support as part of its Incubator Hub programme, to houses and helps guide fledgling businesses.
Industry leaders discuss empowerment difficulties faced by women
The AEO, AEV and ESSA held a cross-association discussion between three of the industry’s finest for International Women’s Day.
WIL ASK FOR A GLOBAL GATHERING OF INFORMATION THIS IWD
Women in Lighting are asking everyone to fill out a global gathering of information.
The mia hosts AGM
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) celebrated key achievements of the past year at its AGM, it also looked forward with a restructured board. During the 33rd annual general meeting the association focused on its lobbying efforts towards relevant powers to the events industry’s ability to trade.
ExCeL becomes first UK venue to offer isla’s carbon measurement platform
ExCeL London has announced a new collaboration with leading industry body isla to offer the TRACE platform to event organisers. Formed in 2020, isla is an independent non-profit organisation focusing on a sustainable future for events.
Conference News Agency Awards 2023: an update
At our most recent Conference News Agency Awards, an appalling incident took place involving our guest speaker and a member of the audience. At the event the speaker made some deplorable statements which caused well-warranted offence from the affected party and many of those in the room.
It’s a DATE for The Green Events Code
A sector-leading partnership launched the Donut Assessment Tool for Events (DATE) at LAEOG’s Event Production Show panelo pilot implementation of the national Green Events Code with local authorities, 2nd March 2023.
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