State of the Industry Report details key issues for event managers in 2023
Catch the MICE and EVENTIT have released their ‘State of the Industry Report – 2023’, which they say will help direct and support event professionals in ‘transformational times’, following months of research and information gathered earlier this year, directly from event planners and industry experts around the UK. EVENTIT Exhibitions, who curate Scotland’s tradeshow for […]
Venture deploys Halo Solutions’ crowd safety platform at Newbury Racecourse for Tom Jones gig
Venture Security has partnered with Halo Solutions to deploy the latter’s crowd safety, incident, and threat management platform Halo (v5) to enhance its operations at major events. The first venue to benefit under the new technology partnership is Newbury Racecourse, which earlier this year awarded its security contract to Venture following a competitive tender process. Venture […]
Navigating Success: Sourcing event management specialists
Organising a successful event requires meticulous planning, creativity, and execution. Sourcing the right specialist event management supplier is crucial to achieving this goal. For UK businesses looking to create memorable events, here are the key considerations to keep in mind… 1. Understanding Your Objectives: Define the purpose and goals of the event. Whether it’s a […]
A Greener Tomorrow: 5 steps for a more sustainable conference event
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s an urgent call to action, pervading every industry, including event planning. Amid escalating environmental concerns, ensuring sustainable practices for conference events has become paramount. Here are some effective steps your events business can take to reduce your environmental footprint… 1. Digitalize Events and Operations One straightforward method to […]
City of London Corporation approves £25m Barbican Centre upgrade
The City of London Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding to start the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the internationally renowned arts and conference venue. Members of the City Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee approved the money to develop elements of a long-term ‘masterplan’ for the Barbican Centre, undertake further consultation, and deliver early systems and infrastructure work to […]
Join these great companies at the Event Organisers Summit
There’s a complimentary place for you at the upcoming Event Organisers Summit, taking place 2nd and 3rd October at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow – look who you’ll be joining… Your complimentary pass includes; an itinerary of pre-arranged meetings with innovative, budget-saving solution providers & insightful seminars led by industry thought leaders. Plus overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments throughout, an […]
Do you specialise in Event Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in August we’ll be focussing on Event Management solutions. 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 specialise in Event Management solutions […]
15,000 capacity DRUMSHEDS venue to open in North London
DRUMSHEDS, a new 608,000 sqft, 15,000 capacity venue space will be opened by Broadwick on an old IKEA site in Tottenham, North London, later this year. The venue will open this September in a vast industrial warehouse and is described as a ‘hybrid home for culture in London’, with a curated programme of music, arts, culture, and community. […]
Under the spotlight: Hot trends in AV production for conferences
In the field of conferences, the role of Audio-Visual (AV) production has always been critical, but more than ever technological advancements are transforming the way we communicate, connect, and experience these events. As part of our AV focus this month, we highlight several emerging trends are shaping the AV production landscape for the sector… The […]
Event planners increasingly focused on Sustainability and EDI
The Business of Events has released its 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report, with environmental responsibility and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) tracking as higher priorities year-on-year. The report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a […]