Box Office Officially Open for beam’s Annual Gala Dinner

Following the outstanding success of the 2025 celebration at The Grand, Birmingham, next year’s Gala Dinner is shaping up to be a show-stopping spectacle. Attendees from the last Gala Dinner were given exclusive early-bird access to 2026 tickets, and over 120 places were snapped up in a sign of the 2025 event’s impact and excitement for 2026.

Helping to set the stage with their creative vision and expert support are headline sponsors Mr and Mrs Grey, Eventologists, G3 Events, and The Belfry. They will deliver an evening filled with surprises and theatrical flair in a true celebration of the beam community and industry.

The evening will also see the launch of the inaugural beam Awards, opened last month, with categories designed to recognise excellence, innovation, and dedication across the meetings and events sector.

Speaking about the occasion, beam Chair Louisa Watson said: “Huge excitement is building for the Gala Dinner. Planning began in August, when our headline sponsors met us with initial creative ideas, and the vision for the evening is already coming to life. Alongside our new beam Awards, it promises to be a night to ‘break LinkedIn’. As it will be my final event as beam’s Chair, I’m looking forward to celebrating with colleagues and friends, and recognising everyone who makes beam so special.”

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