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The Meetings Industry Association appoints new vice chair

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Southworth, cluster sales and marketing director at Hotel Football and Stock Exchange Hotel,

ABPCO appoints new co-chairs

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has appointed Karen Edwards, senior events specialist at Bright Events, and Jessica Letters, Head of Events

International prison conference denied access to Maze Prison site

An international conference on prison facilities, that is set to be held in Belfast has been denied access to the former Maze Prison site,

beam welcomes Katie Niland to board of directors

beam has welcomed Katie Niland, commercial director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, to its board of directors. The appointment was announced at beam’s

Survey finds associations prioritise value and engagement amid shifting event priorities

Crowne Plaza Newcastle has captured fresh insight into what is shaping association events in 2026, with new pulse survey findings highlighting a clear focus

beam launches updated governance framework after industry review

beam has officially released an enhanced governance framework, including an updated Code of Practice, a Good Business Conduct Policy and a Responsible Industry Charter,

MIA survey: Work-life balance expectations are damaging staff retention

Nine in ten event professionals say work-life balance expectations are damaging staff retention across the business meetings and events sector. The Meetings Industry Association

Global conflicts disrupt two-thirds of international meetings, says IAPCO

Nearly 60% of organisers say global unrest has affected their ability to plan or deliver international events, according to new research by IAPCO (International

ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter 2025 Annual Conference to be held in Leeds

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference will go to Leeds in 2025 the association announced during the closing session of this year’s event

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