PBG, the leading UK based global event management agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Harsant as Managing Director. He succeeds Paul Martin as part of a planned leadership transition designed to support the company’s long-term growth and future ambitions.
One thing has struck me repeatedly over the last few years.
Our industry is full of brilliant sustainability ideas.
Every conference I attend, every venue I visit and every conversation I have seems to uncover another initiative that makes me think: “That’s clever. Why isn’t everyone doing that?”
Warwick Conferences has unveiled a new All-Inclusive Meeting Package, offering organisations a simple, cost-effective way to bring teams together in a professional and inspiring environment.
New for 2026, Restaurant Associates is offering special hospitality packages at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 1st and 2nd August 2026.
Lime Venue Portfolio has launched The AI Conversation, a new industry resource designed for beginners, intermediates and experts to explore how event professionals are really using artificial intelligence – not as a definitive guide, but as an evolving, collective discussion.
As Legends Global accelerates its multi-venue strategy into 2026, the business has confirmed 2025 was a record year for conference and events activity across its UK portfolio, welcoming more than 1.2 million delegates and attendees.
Olympia Events, managed by Legends Global, has secured new multi-year agreements with three of the UK’s most influential business events – London Tech Week, Big Data LDN and Decorex – reinforcing Olympia’s position as a leading destination for world-class events, further enhanced by its recent £1.3 billion redevelopment.
The Business of Events has announced that Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, will deliver the opening address at its signature 2026 Policy Forum.
Venues of Excellence (VoE), the UK’s leading consortium of independent conference and event venues, is celebrating another year of strong performance, continued growth and strategic investment as it prepares to showcase its venue members and VX Find offering at The Meetings Show 2026.As organisations look for ways to create more engaging events, many are moving beyond traditional conference spaces in favour of venues with a stronger sense of place and purpose.
Conference Care has announced the appointment of Pauline Beattie as its new Managing Director, marking an important moment for the business.
As organisations look for ways to create more engaging events, many are moving beyond traditional conference spaces in favour of venues with a stronger sense of place and purpose.
P&J Live has celebrated the success of the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, which brought more than 6,000 participants to Aberdeen and delivered an estimated £13.2m economic impact for the city.
The Venues Collection is launching Trainers’ Plus, a new trainer-focused meetings package designed specifically to support training providers, learning and development teams, and organisations delivering professional development programmes across the UK.
Available on bookings confirmed before 30 October 2026 for events taking place up to 31 March 2027.
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