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ABPCO members celebrated the 50th Birthday of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in style last week

Our Co-Chair Karen Edwards, Exec Board Member Rebecca Towell and ABPCO members Melissa Sobo from Nottingham Venues, Helen Wormall ★ Event Manager and Sarah Dietrich enjoyed this beautiful event. With an “A Merry Un-Birthday” theme inspired by... Read more

Join our new members meeting

9 Sep 2026 10:30AM – 11:00AM - Virtual

Meet other new ABPCO Members and hear about the Opportunities and Benefits that ABPCO Membership brings. Hosted by Matt Stalker, ABPCO's Executive Director and with fellow ABPCO newbies, come along at 1030-1100 today to find out about the value... Read more

Harrogate Convention Centre secures contract with MCI to host international medical conference

Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has signed a contract with global marketing and engagement agency MCI to host the 14th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (ISSAID) in 2027. The agreement represents a major... Read more

Coventry City and Coventry Building Society Arena announce landmark partnership with Legends Global - including major £15 million three year investment

Coventry City FC and Coventry Building Society Arena today announce a landmark new partnership with Legends Global, backed by a joint investment of more than £15 million over the next three years. The partnership brings together Coventry City,... Read more

What should professional learning look like for the events community in 2027?

What would make professional development more relevant, practical and valuable for you in 2027? We’re inviting everyone working in the association and not-for-profit events sector to take part in ABPCO’s 2026 CPD Survey and share what you... Read more