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Rising employment costs are hindering ability to recruit young talent, say nine in ten event professionals

90% of professionals from across the business meetings and events sector have reported that rising employment costs have restricted their ability to recruit younger and entry‑level

ZiaBia Events Consultancy announces new team members and internal promotions

ZiaBia Events Concultancy has announced two new appointments, a promotion and a job title change, reflecting the companies global ambition. Jo Prosser started as

Registration now open for Accessible Events Show 2026

The UK’s only dedicated event for accessibility and inclusion in the events industry has confirmed that it is returning to The Drum, Wembley on

XSEM announces new C-Suite to drive future growth

Brand engagement agency, XSEM has announced a newly-shaped executive board. Co-founders of the Leeds headquartered agency Dan Bardgett and Michael Gwilliam will assume the

Legends Global builds on record 2025 as UK conference and events programme hits new heights

As Legends Global accelerates its multi-venue strategy into 2026, the business has confirmed 2025 was a record year for conference and events activity across

Meet the agency behind the event: Swift Stand at Sibos 2025 by Rapiergroup

In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls takes you behind the scenes of some of the most compelling brand activations and events.

The 70%: Tinique Hay

Women make up 77% of the global events workforce, yet hold only 16% of leadership roles. The imbalance is well known, but the women

Merlin Entertainments signals major ambition for the MICE sector in the UK with dedicated appointment

Merlin Entertainments is strengthening its commitment to the UK MICE market with the appointment of Lewis Howe to lead proactive engagement across the sector. The

Meet the CN30 under Thirty: Olympia Parmenter-Lyon

Over the course of the CN 30underThirty programme, Conference News will be speaking to members of the programme about their professional journey and the causes they’re

Minister Stephanie Peacock MP to deliver opening address at The Business of Events Policy Forum 2026

The Business of Events has announced that Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, will deliver the opening address at its

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