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 […]
March 2026 is Speakers 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 March we’ll be focussing on Speakers. 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 specialist in sourcing or managing event […]
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 […]
Outernet London inks partnership with Legends Global for venue management
Cultural destination Outernet London has partnered with Legends Global for venue management services, including operations, programming, premium sales, partnerships and food & beverage. The partnership includes the 2,000-capacity HERE, the largest venue to be built in central London since the 1940s and the grassroots venue The Lower Third. As well as the venues, Outernet boasts the most advanced […]
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 […]
Crowne Plaza Newcastle sets a practical benchmark for deaf-inclusive meetings and events
As accessibility climbs the priority list for corporate event organisers, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is positioning itself as an operationally ready UK meetings hotel for deaf and hard-of-hearing delegates, with on-site infrastructure and event procedures that go beyond policy statements. The venue has implemented a suite of deaf-inclusive measures designed to support real-world meeting delivery, including […]
BADGING MONTH: Readability, roles, accessibility and security in one system
A delegate badge is one of the most operationally important items delegates at the Event Organisers Summit use. It’s a moving access pass, a networking prompt, and a live wayfinding tool: all in a format people glance at while walking. The best badge systems are the ones that balance four priorities at once: readability, role […]