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2 weeks ago

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🍽️ Three locations. One evening. Endless opportunities to connect.Join us on 13 August for beam’s much-loved Come Dine With Me regional dinner series, taking place simultaneously at:📍 The Met Hotel 📍 Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon 📍 The Lensbury Designed to bring our community together in a relaxed and welcoming setting, Come Dine With Me offers the perfect blend of exceptional hospitality, meaningful networking and great conversation.Enjoy a delicious three-course meal alongside fellow agency and supplier members, strengthen existing relationships, and spark new partnerships within the business events and hospitality community.Whether you're based in the North, Midlands or South, there's a seat at the table waiting for you.✨ Great food. Genuine connections. Unforgettable conversations.Register here: lnkd.in/etUGCsuu#WeArebeamUK #ComeDineWithMe … See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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That's it… the agenda is final and we're ready to welcome everyone to the beam Annual Forum this week!We've pulled together a programme based on the conversations we've been having with our members over the past year, so whether you're looking for fresh ideas, practical takeaways or simply the chance to catch up with industry friends, there's plenty to look forward to.There are still a few places left if you've been meaning to book, so don't leave it too late. Here's what's in store 👇Whether you're joining us to learn something new, make new connections or catch up with familiar faces, we're looking forward to seeing you at Wyboston Lakes Resort.Will we see you there? Regi#WeArebeamUKt#beamannualforumk/events/beam-annual-forum-2/#WeArebeamUK #beamAnnualForum … See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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🤝 One industry. One stronger voice.Collaboration across the business events sector has never been more important.At the beam Annual Forum next week, we'll be bringing together leaders from across our industry to discuss how associations are working together to strengthen representation, influence policy and raise the profile of business events.Joining the panel are:🎤 David Tremmil, beam🎤 Shonali Devereaux (she / her), Meetings Industry Association🎤 Paul BlackHosted by Robert Wright from Davies Tanner, this session will explore where collaboration is already making a difference, what we've achieved together, and what still needs to happen to ensure business events are recognised as a key driver of the UK economy.If you're passionate about the future of our industry, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.📅 Join us at the beam Annual Forum and be part of the discussion.Register here: beam-org.uk/events/be#WeArebeamUKr#beamannualforummUK #beamAnnualForum … See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Welcome to your weekly dose of beam member news and industry insights. This week headlines include:🟪 From MOBOs to EURO 2028: Newcastle’s rise reflects a shift in event destinations says Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter 🟪 BMA House Encourages Event Planners to Make More of the Moment This Summer🟪 Parallel Blue Global (PBG) Announces Leadership Transition as Mark Harsant Appointed Managing Director🟪 Warwick Conferences Launches New All-Inclusive Meeting Package for Hassle-Free Business Events🟪 Restaurant Associates UK announce a new hospitality experience is coming to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2026🟪 Lime Venue Portfolio launches The AI Conversation – a new open-source industry exploration of AI in events🟪 David Tremmil shares what can be achieved when collaboration turns ideas into actual progress with Hospitality & Events North MagazineRead it here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/weekly-update-beam-org-gezfe#WeArebeamUK #MemberNews … See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Looking for practical ideas you can take straight back to your business? Our breakout sessions at the beam Annual Forum are packed with insight from industry experts tackling two of the biggest topics shaping business events today.💡 Social Value: Beyond the BuzzwordsMatt Grey, CEO of eventdecision ®, challenges the idea that social value is simply a CSR initiative. Discover how every event already creates measurable social value through recruitment, pay, skills development and supply chains – and learn how to quantify it in a way that strengthens tenders and demonstrates real business impact.🤖 AI in Hospitality: Practical Applications for Meetings & EventsAI is transforming the way venues and hotels win, manage and deliver events. Join Laura Cresswell (Cvent) and Jason Gutteridge (Venue Directory) for a hands-on session exploring real-world AI use cases across the event journey – from venue sourcing and sales to event delivery and enhancing the planner and guest experience. Expect practical advice, not hype.Whichever session you choose, you'll leave with fresh ideas, actionable insights and strategies you can implement immediately.📅 16-17 July📍 Wyboston Lakes Resort🔗 Register here: beam-org.uk/events/beam-annual-forum-2/#WeArebeamUK #beamAnnualForum … See MoreSee Less

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Feast your eyes! This year the beam Forum landed at Wyboston Lakes Resort and the theme: Relationships. The day was filled with great content, time to build connections, and an Ibiza themed evening to round things off.
beam Forum 2026 – Wyboston Lakes Resort
This time round, our beam podcast is talking about the social power of events and the industry as a whole.
beam Podcast, Season Two, Episode Two: The Social Value of Events
Take a look at the aftermovie, put together by the amazing Mr & Mrs Grey (https://www.mrandmrsgrey.co.uk/), of the beam Gala Dinner 2025. Hosted at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
beam Gala Dinner 2025 – The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Take a look at the aftermovie of our 2025 annual forum.
beam – Annual Forum 2025
Take a look at the highlights from the beam Gala Dinner 2026, at The Belfry
beam 2026 Gala Dinner – Highlights
Welcome to the first of our second season of beam podcasts. This time round we kick the year off with our host Ben Hull (beam Marketing director), and two very special guests, Louisa Watson (beam Chair) and David Tremmil (beam incoming Chair).
beam Podcast, Season 2, Episode 1: Leadership in Focus – Chair to Chair
The final beam podcast for 2025 is here, and this time we're talking about all things apprenticeships.
beam Podcast – The Ins and Outs of Apprenticeships
Welcome to the fourth installment of the beam Podcast, this month we bring you a great conversation from our host Linden Beattie (beam board) and guest Peter Heath (Venue Performance).
beam Podcast – Episode 4: Performance Unlocked, Insights That Power Venues & Agencies
The third installment of the beam podcast has landed. This time our host Louisa Watson (beam Chair) is joined by guests Robert Wright (CEO Davis Tanner) & David Tremmil (beam Vice Chair).
beam Podcast – Episode 3 – The Power of Policy – Events Industry and Parliament in Focus
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