ENTERTAINMENT MONTH: The 2026 Shortlist: What Corporate audiences actually want (and what they’re tired of)
Corporate entertainment has shifted significantly, led by technology and wider cultural trends. For leaders at the Event Organisers Summit planning awards nights, conferences, brand activations and client hospitality, the brief has evolved to one where audiences want to be engaged, not just entertained. Delegates are more experience-savvy than ever. They attend festivals, immersive exhibitions and […]
Church House Westminster to scrap exhibition merch and donate savings to charity in ESG push
Church House Westminster has announced a new ESG initiative for 2026 that will see the London venue eliminate all gifts and branded merchandise at exhibitions and redirect 100% of the savings to a local charity. The Grade II listed Westminster venue spent approximately £6,000 on merchandising in 2025. Under the new commitment, that budget will […]
What to expect at the London venue Summit 2026
The London Venues Summit is taking place on Monday 13th July at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. This event brings together professionals from the industry for a chance to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. What to Expect: And here are just some of the other registered attendees you will be networking with: Barclays Ltd Samba TV The Nautical Institute Church of England Royal London Asset Management Government […]
Fulham Pier: London’s new home for unforgettable events
Welcome to Fulham Pier, a stunning riverside destination designed for those wanting more than just a space, but an experience. Whether planning a corporate conference, private celebration or team strategy day, Fulham Pier offers a seamless blend of style, functionality and top-tier hospitality. Set across seven floors, Fulham Pier caters to every kind of gathering. […]
Sustainability built into the signal path
How Present Communications is reducing impact through smarter production, streamlined technology and hybrid thinking By Kieron Garlic, Founder, Present Communications Ltd Sustainability in events isn’t a box you tick. It’s not a poster in a breakout room or a badge on a website. For those of us working in technical production, it lives in the decisions […]
Are these four shifts reshaping live experience curation?
Specialist agency asembl has released its 2026 Trends Report, identifying four fundamental principles that will define the success of live experiences in 2026 and beyond. The report, developed through analysis of industry data and recently emerged consumer behaviours, challenges brands to rethink traditional approaches to audience engagement, accessibility, technology and communication. The report presents actionable […]
ENTERTAINMENT MONTH: Managing risk, contracts and compliance when sourcing entertainment for awards dinners
Awards dinners are among the highest-profile and highest-stakes formats on the calendar. Entertainment plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere, but it also introduces one of the biggest areas of operational and reputational risk. Sourcing entertainment for awards events isn’t just about securing a great act (or activity). It’s about managing contracts, compliance and […]