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The Business of Events Announces 2026 Partners
The Business of Events has strengthened its global think tank and advocacy network for the events sector with a raft of new strategic partners for 2026. New partners include the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), The Meetings Show by Northstar and Cvent. They join long-standing partners VisitBritain, VisitScotland Business Events, ICC Wales, MeetEngland and the All-Party…
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The Business of Acquisitions: Founder ecosystems and the rise of SCALE Expo
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies summarises this month’s transactions and talks to the co-founder of SCALE Expo, supporting founders and scaleups. There were 6 transactions this month covering USA, China, India and Australia. A few highlights below. Terrapinn kicks off 2026 with 2 more acquisitions Terrapinn has announced a long-term partnership with Australia’s Smart…
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Event planners invited to contribute to next phase of landmark accessibility research
The UK events industry is making progress on accessibility, but there is more to be done – and event planners’ insights are key to the next stage of research. Following the groundbreaking ‘Access All Areas: Closing the Accessibility Gap in Events’ research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, with support from accessibility consultant Dr Shani Dhanda and the All-Party Parliamentary Group…
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Discover the MeetEngland Impact Network – harnessing intellectual capital and strengthening England’s global competitiveness
MeetEngland, part of VisitEngland, has launched the MeetEngland Impact Network. Held at the historic Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield on 12 February, representatives from 15 cities across the country joined 19 ambassadors and five industry colleagues to celebrate the experts, innovators and thought leaders who help position England as a world-leading knowledge destination. The MeetEngland Impact…
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The Business of Acquisitions: At what point does consolidation create a shortage of shows to acquire?
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, summarises the biggest transaction of the month and explores the circular relationship between founders and the larger acquisitive organisers. How 2026 M&A has started Another six exhibitions and three event services acquisitions continue M&A momentum. The biggest news of the month is the mega merger of Informa’s B2B…
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EICC board appoints Judy Rae as Non-Executive Director
The board of the world-class Edinburgh conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has appointed Judy Rae as a non-executive director. Announcing the appointment, EICC board chair, Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron said: “We are delighted to welcome Judy to the EICC board at this exciting and challenging time for the company and the business events…
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Government to review business events sector following Select Committee inquiry
The recent Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee inquiry into the UK’s Major Events sector will result in a series of recommendations being presented to government to strengthen the business events sector and support new opportunities for growth and collaboration. The inquiry took place in Parliament on 09 December and was chaired by Dame Caroline Dineage DBE MP. The committee comprised an influential group…
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ICC Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort and The Parkgate Hotel join leading industry association
ICC Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort and The Parkgate Hotel have joined industry association beam, further enhancing the portfolio’s voice as a key player within the UK’s meetings and events industry. beam is one of the UK’s leading associations for the business, events, accommodation, and meetings industry. As members, the three South Wales venues will have access to a wide…
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Business events leaders to give evidence at DCMS Select Committee inquiry into UK events sector
A panel of senior business events industry leaders have been invited to provide oral evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee on Tuesday 9 December within the Houses of Parliament.
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93% of disabled delegates face barriers at events, new report exposes accessibility gap
Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events.