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'We need to get our house in order'

May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.Read More

Benjamin Arthur

June 10, 2024Classic behind the scenes shot wins Event Photography AwardsThe prestigious Overall Winner trophy and a cheque for £1,000 was won by Netherlands-based photographer, Benjamin Arthur at the awards' 10th edition.

Elena Gurgul EeLain Ong

March 14, 2024Two new hires strengthen QEII Centre's leadership teamLondon event venue, the QEII Centre, has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as sales and marketing director and EeLain Ong as finance director.

Inspiring inclusion IWD 2024

March 8, 2024How do you inspire inclusion?On International Women's Day, meet the female event professionals who are passionate about giving everyone a seat at the table...

Shaun Hinds outgoing CEO of Manchester Central

January 17, 2024Manchester Central announces departure of CEO Shaun HindsChief executive is stepping down from his role in June 2024 following seven years in the post

Gema Rodriguez

January 8, 2024Rodriguez takes helm at congress organiser TFI LodestarFormer group account director takes senior management role as organisation builds on two-year growth strategy

November 28, 2023Lee-Müller wins coveted 'Power + Profile' awardThe managing director of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre's commitment to sustainability was recognised by Joint Meetings Industry Council

Building Cultural Legacies Amidst Disruption

November 17, 2023Olympic marketing head to keynote IBTM WorldIBTM World has announced a second wave of speakers for its conference programme, including the day two keynote.

Chief Melbourne

October 17, 2023'Unheard of' all-female tech crew produce Melbourne summitAn all-female technology team from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) produced the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Leadership Summit in September.

Julien Bouvier

August 8, 2023Swapcard's Julien Bouvier on how AI can help eventprofs generate money

Steele is first New Zealander to join board of AIPC

July 25, 2023Steele is first New Zealander to join board of AIPCTe Pae Christchurch general manager Ross Steele has become the first New Zealander to join the board of the International Association of Convention Centres.Show More