The publication of Parliament’s major new report into business events set the tone for discussions at The Business of Events (TBOE) Policy Forum yesterday, as political leaders, policymakers and senior industry figures gathered to consider the next steps for the UK’s £33bn+ business events economy.
The Business of Events has announced that award winning BBC journalist Lucy Grey will host its 2026 Policy Forum.
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.
The Network of Women in Events CIC (NOWIE) has announced the launch of the second edition of the NOWIE Big Survey- a major UK-wide research project examining the experiences of women working across the events, live entertainment, music and festival industries.
Greengage Solutions has announced continued international expansion of its ECOsmart sustainability certification programme, with certified hotels and venues now operating across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, alongside the first Australian venues progressing towards certification.
A second meeting of MEN, the new peer support network for men working across the events industry, will take place this August 12th in Victoria, London, following a strong response to its inaugural gathering earlier this year.
beam and the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) issue a joint response to VisitBritain’s business events team cuts, warning of the impact on UK competitiveness, inward investment and economic growth.
beam has opened registration for its Annual Forum 2026, taking place at Wyboston Lakes Resort on 16–17 July, with this year’s theme continuing the conversation around the power of human connection within the events and hospitality industry.
CHS Manchester is inviting event professionals to contribute to the creation of an industry-specific AI tool, live at the event in September.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is looking for premises and events to volunteer to help test and develop its systems and processes as it prepares to regulate Martyn’s Law, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027.
Greengage Solutions has announced a new collaboration with Discover the World to expand its ECOsmart sustainability certification programme into the Australian accommodation, travel, meetings and events market
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is inviting all those expected to be within scope of Martyn’s Law - the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - or with an interest in it to review and comment on the SIA’s draft guidance. The guidance explains how the SIA plans to carry out its role as the regulator.
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