Event Industry News

Komo is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Event Tech Live, the preeminent global gathering for event professionals, thought leaders, and innovative tech providers. Together, we aim to redefine the future of event engagement – turning passive attendance into active participation before, during, and after live events. Event Tech Live offers free registration to

LIDO, AEG Presents’ latest festival launch, delivered more than just a summer soundtrack – it set a new standard for sustainable live events. Curated by Massive Attack and powered entirely by renewable energy, the Victoria Park debut blended cutting-edge production with a lineup steeped in cultural and political resonance. Nic Howden went behind the scenes

The Event Supplier & Services Association (ESSA) has announced its new board members for 2025/2026. Announced at this week’s ESSA AGM at The Meetings Show, Lisa Tyson, Deputy Managing Director at Aztec Event Services and Simon Ridout, Commercial Director at Showlite Ltd, were elected as new members of the board. Several members of the board were also

beam members and industry guests will be invited to support the association’s new charity partner, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, at the beam Annual Forum on 3rd–4th July 2025 in a most delicious way – Golden Tickets hidden in chocolate bar wrappers. In honour of the Rainbow Trust’s beneficiaries – seriously ill children and their families

Event Footprints has announced the third webinar in its free-to-attend Best Foot Forward series, bringing together event professionals and analysts to explore practical strategies for event measurement that move beyond attendance figures and engagement metrics. ‘Beyond Numbers: Unveiling the True Impact of Events’ takes place on Thursday, 3rd July at 4pm BST / 11am EDT / 8am

Meet In Wales is marking the ten-year anniversary of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act this week at The Meetings Show. The destination will be celebrating the act’s legacy and continued global relevance—most recently with news that Japan is exploring similar legislation inspired by the Welsh model. Enacted in 2015, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act

Events Apprenticeships, the leading voice championing apprenticeship opportunities in the UK events sector, has launched its Good Employer Guide—a practical, industry-informed toolkit designed to help event industry employers confidently recruit, support, and retain apprentices. With skills shortages, accessibility challenges, and rising demand for early-career talent and continuous personal development, apprenticeships have never been more important

Windsor-based global creative events agency MGN Events has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a newly designed website, reinforcing its mission to deliver immersive, detail-oriented experiences for clients worldwide. Celebrated for its innovative approach to event design and production, MGN Events works with brands and private clients across industries including technology, automotive, FMCG, luxury, and