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Barbican to spotlight creative use of spaces at IBTM World

The Barbican will use IBTM World, 17 to 20 November, to show how brands and associations are reimagining its distinctive spaces for high-impact meetings and events. The team will present recent successes that blend culture, design and production... Read more

Eastside Rooms becomes first venue to achieve Gold Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation

Recognition by Welcome Brain Consulting marks leadership in accessible and dignified events

The Eastside Rooms has been awarded Gold Certification under the Neuroinclusive Venue Accreditation developed by Welcome Brain Consulting, becoming the first venue in the world to reach this level. The recognition reflects a strong and proactive... Read more

Olympia wins bid to host the 44th World Scout Conference – returning to its London home for the first time since 1920

The UK Scout Association has announced that the 44th World Scout Conference will take place at Olympia in November 2027 - marking its return to London, and to the venue where the very first conference was held, for the first time since... Read more

UK Events calls on Chancellor to back £200bn events powerhouse in Autumn Budget

Sector urges Treasury to unlock £14bn growth and 100,000 new jobs through targeted fiscal support

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation representing the UK’s exhibitions, conferences, meetings, cultural, and live events industries, has called on the Chancellor to back one of Britain’s most dynamic growth sectors ahead of the 2025 Autumn... Read more

SEC Glasgow at 40: Four Decades of Creating Incredible

Glasgow, 6 November 2025 – For four decades the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has stood at the centre of Scotland’s cultural life, attracting world-class shows, artists, major events and conferences to Glasgow. In its 40 years the SEC has been... Read more