Category: Policy
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TBOE calls for urgent visa reform to restore EU access for event professionals
Post-Brexit red tape is paralysing the UK events industry’s ability to operate across Europe, according to a new white paper published today by The Business of Events.
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Global Policy Forum reveals stellar speaker line-up
The Business of Events has announced the politicians, policymakers and senior industry figures confirmed to speak at its Global Policy Forum.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events to be reformed as commercial membership opens
The APPG for Events is set for its first meeting in the new Parliament, with Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford (Labour), as Chair-elect.
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The Business of Events publishes Policy Agenda
Following an extensive UK-wide policy consultation conducted in 2023, TBOE have highlighted seven specific policy initiatives that hold the potential to unlock significant growth within the UK events economy, paving the way for a more robust and prosperous sector.
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Consultation deadline extended
The Business of Events, the not-for-profit independent Think Tank for the events industry, has extended the deadline of its sector-wide Consultation. It will now close on 30th April. The aim of the Consultation is to gather sentiment among those owning, running, managing, and working in the events industry, which will lay the foundation for a…
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The Business of Events announces new Advisory Council
The Advisory Council will play a critical role in guiding the direction of The Business of Events’ Policy Unit, providing insights and recommendations on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the events industry. They will meet quarterly, and future members will be invited to join in line with required expertise.
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Policy Unit launches with opening of sector-wide Consultation
The Business of Events, the not-for-profit independent Think Tank for the events industry, has launched its Policy Unit and opened the first stage of its sector-wide Consultation. The aim of the Consultation is to gather sentiment among those owning, running, managing, and working in the events industry, which will lay the foundation for a comprehensive…
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The Business of Events outlines activity for 2023
The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election.
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The Business of Events: what’s coming in 2023
The Business of Events (TBOE) has published its Stakeholder Briefing for 2023, which outlines its scope of activity, which includes more events, a Policy Unit, and an in-depth content and engagement platform. TBOE will host a series of smaller events throughout the year, including roundtables and breakfast briefings, as well as larger events.
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US industry body publishes Public Policy Agenda, pushing Congress for sector support
With the new US Congress being sworn in on 3 January, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) has published its 2023 public policy priorities. For 2023, the 10 ECA alliance partner organisations have identified four key areas of focus for ECA: