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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,

IAPH selects Olympia’s new ICC for first London World Ports Conference in nearly 30 years

The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has announced that its annual World Ports Conference will return to London for its 2026 edition.

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage

Sir Stephen Fry has sued the organisers of a tech conference after he was injured falling off the stage following his keynote address at

On Sale Live’26 announces programme and keynote speaker

On Sale Live’26, the event for sales, marketing and communications professionals in the ticketed experience sector, has unveiled its speaker programme and announced Stuart

Why high-quality print outperforms digital apps for attendee retention

In this blog, Dakota Murphey writes that while all-in-one event apps simplify logistics, they can also pull attendees’ attention away from the stage and

Introducing Artisan Productions – creating impact in the exhibition space

For years, conferences have been about communication, ideas, insights and connection. But in today’s world, expectations have changed. Audiences are sharper, attention spans are

‘Conscious Conferencing’ and more at RCP London Events

CN talks events business and future plans with Natacha Allen, head of commercial events, RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians) How is the

SXSW London reflects on its first year and what comes next

SXSW returns to London for its second year, with tickets now on sale for the 2026 edition. Ahead of the event, we spoke to

Olympia wins bid to host 44th World Scout Conference

The UK Scout Association has announced that the 44th World Scout Conference will take place at Olympia in November 2027, making its return to

How to reshape the conference agenda with wellness breaks

Writer Dakota Murphey tells CN in this blog that the conference industry is experiencing a profound shift, with event organisers recognising that the traditional

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