BADGING MONTH: Self-serve kiosks, on-demand printing and designing out queues
For your delegates, the check-in experience sets the tone for an event. For you as an organiser, it’s one of the highest-risk operational moments of the show. Expectations around speed, autonomy and reliability at registration are higher than ever in the busy world of conferences and networking, and queues less forgivable. The good news is […]
£191m Barbican Renewal Programme now approved
The City of London Corporation has approved the delivery plan for the Barbican Renewal Programme, a major investment that will secure the future of the creative and business venue for the next 50 years. The £191 million City Corporation funding package – announced in December 2024 – will revitalise the Centre’s creative, performance, conference and […]
January 2026 is Event Badging Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Event Badging It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an Event Badging specialist and would […]
CORPORATE HOSPITALITY MONTH: How ESG requirements are reshaping menus, venues and client expectations
Once driven mainly by luxury, exclusivity and entertainment value, many corporate hospitality clients are now prioritising environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance as part of their event strategies. From the food served to the venues selected, sustainability can be a core decision-making factor for organisations looking to host memorable, responsible events. For event professionals attending […]
VIDEO: Discover the capital’s best locations at the London Venues Summit
The London Venues Summit is a focused event that connects the industry’s leadings event planners with the best spaces for focused one-to-one meetings. 13th July 2026 De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Join leading event organisers, venue finders, and hospitality professionals for a day designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your next event. Experience the event first-hand by […]
VENUES MONTH: How green standards are reshaping event procurement
Environmental performance is no longer an add-on question at the end of a procurement checklist: it’s a defining decision-making factor. From carbon reporting to renewable energy sourcing and sustainable catering, venues are now central to ESG-driven event strategies. Carbon Reporting Becomes Non-Negotiable With corporate sustainability reporting frameworks tightening, including SECR, CSRD, and internal net-zero commitments, […]
December 2025 is Corporate Hospitality Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in December we’ll be focussing on Corporate Hospitality. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Corporate Hospitality specialist and would […]
VENUES MONTH: Using experience design principles to match venues to your event objectives
As we can all testify, venue selection tends to revolve around capacity, location, and cost. But as corporate events evolve into immersive brand experiences, the criteria for choosing the right space are changing dramatically. Some forward-thinking event professionals are using experience design principles, once reserved for marketing and architecture, to align venue choice with purpose, […]
London Venues Summit: Registration now open for our 2026 event
The London Venues Summit returns for 2026 – your exclusive opportunity to connect with London’s top venues, discover innovative event solutions, and build valuable industry relationships in a focused, professional environment. 13th July 2026 De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Join leading event organisers, venue finders, and hospitality professionals for a day designed to inspire, connect, and elevate […]
CATERING MONTH: Catering for Hybrid Audiences – Feeding both in-person and remote delegates
Hybrid events are now a staple of the corporate calendar, offering greater accessibility, flexibility, and audience reach. But while event planners have mastered the technology for streaming and engagement, catering for hybrid audiences remains one of the most overlooked, and creatively evolving, aspects of modern event design. Now, organisers are finding innovative ways to deliver […]