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Barbican welcomes Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival 2025 as doors open for a two day celebration of animation and motion design

The Barbican welcomes Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival today, returning for a second year and expanding across the Centre to celebrate the latest in animation, motion design, and cutting-edge digital creativity. Building on its 2024 debut at the... Read more

10 Oct 2025

EXCEL LONDON NOW AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE EVENT DESTINATION IN EUROPE FOLLOWING $340M INVESTMENT IN CITY’S NEW ‘CROWN JEWEL’

New figures revealed by Excel London show 60% of convention and congress sector now from US-based organisations. Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce & Gartner among growing list of American firms favouring London for European events. Excel’s... Read more

10 Oct 2025

Come to Cambridge & Vote in the Next Event Industry Debate — Parliament Style!

Come to Cambridge & Vote in the Next Event Industry Debate — Parliament Style! The 4th Industry Great Debate returns to the Cambridge Union Society on Thursday 15th January 2026. This year’s motion: “This house believes the integrity of... Read more

8 Oct 2025

Barbican sets out business events offer at IMEX America

The Barbican will use IMEX America to showcase a year of momentum across association and corporate events, creative use of alternative spaces, and alignment with the City of London Corporation’s drive to revitalise the Square Mile. From whole... Read more

7 Oct 2025

ACC LIVERPOOL SECURES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE FOLLOWING 2025 SUCCESS

Liverpool has been chosen to host the 2026 Labour Party Conference for the fifth consecutive year, following the success of previous years, reinforcing the city’s position as the preferred host for the party’s annual gathering. The event has been... Read more

6 Oct 2025