The Power of Events

The Power of Events Livestream 2025 was a huge success, thank you to all those who showed their support! Thank you to ITEC and d&b audiotechnik for our amazing studio! Watch it on demand here: https://lnkd.in/ehrcn4Sj

Join the Power of Events Open Taskforce Meeting on April 3rd at 9am! From feedback provided by The Power of Events Governance & original Taskforce Groups, we have decided to evolve the current set up to a more inclusive Open Taskforce meeting format. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e4K8WN59

The 18th edition of the EN Awards saw a night of celebration and entertainment. Hundreds from the events industry gathered on Friday night at Park Plaza in Central London to commemorate the best in the industry. The most successful company? Tahaluf. Racking up three awards in total, Tahaluf came away with most awards on the night. Excel London, RX Global, Easyfairs and Nineteen Group also had multiple successes with two awards for each company. Congratulations to all 2025 winners! Read more about the night including the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/epVpdpTh #eventprofs #ENAwards #awards

Discover the range of career opportunities in the uk events industry Our careers hub offers a list of job roles in the UK Events Industry that you can research and get involved with! Visit the careers hub here: https://lnkd.in/eb242g94

Looking forward to our team catching up with many The Power of Events supporters and partners

Join the Power of Events Open Taskforce Meeting on April 3rd at 9am! From feedback provided by The Power of Events Governance & original Taskforce Groups, we have decided to evolve the current set up to a more inclusive Open Taskforce meeting format. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e4K8WN59

Thought For Thursday – the difference a year makes It was a strange feeling seeing so many posts over the last week about International Confex. This time last year, I’d had a fantastic few days at Excel London, chatting to lots of #eventprofs and making some great new connections. I’d also been a guest panellist on two of The Power of Events sessions, sharing my views on recruitment trends and career pathways with Rick Stainton and Simon Hughes. It was easily the best event I attended last year and I fully expected to return there in 2025, building on the strong business development foundations laid throughout 2024. But fast forward 12 months and I’m now back in the Education & Youth Work sector, working for Co-operation Ireland on their SEPI (Shared Education for Positive Innovation) Programme. I’m really excited about this new role as I’ve been passionate about cross-community projects since settling in a border county in Ireland over 10yrs ago. (More information about SEPI, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by peacebuilding, will follow at a later date!) It's incredible how quickly things can change, in both your personal life and professional life. When I transitioned into the Events Industry in 2023, I genuinely thought that would be the career path I would follow for the rest of my career. It was a huge jump from Teacher & Youth Leader to Business Development Manager & Commercial Director, although a lot of the core skills (communication, relationship-building, transparency, organisation, resilience, strategic planning) remained the same. But unexpected incidents can have an immediate impact on your circumstances, forcing you to pivot in a new direction and make difficult decisions. Many businesses learnt hard lessons during the pandemic, one of which was the importance of staying agile. And I’ve realised over the last 12 months that this applies to us as individuals as well. Future-proofing your career options can be hugely beneficial and provide a degree of security should you be suddenly faced with redundancy or a drastic change in your personal life. Putting a small amount of money aside into savings can give you a financial buffer should you need to find a new job. Not having the pressure of finding employment immediately can give you the breathing space to find a role you actually want rather than taking any old job just to pay the bills. Also, constantly upskilling through CPD opportunities makes sure your CV stays relevant and continuously widening your network of contacts will provide greater outreach if you ever have to utilise LinkedIn’s ‘open to work’ banner. Although a cliché, the phrase ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’ is definitely worth noting. Never get complacent or too comfortable in your job, or in life in general, because you never know what’s waiting around the corner. In as little as 12 months, you could be on a completely new trajectory. Be proactive, plan ahead and stay agile.

🎉 This time tomorrow, people will be on their way to the EN Awards 2025! Hosted at the iconic Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London as we celebrate the trailblazers and trendsetters shaping the exhibition industry. 🌟 With everyone in their black-tie attire to the surprise acts for the Battle of the Eras, the night promises glamour, excitement, and incredible networking with the best in the business. Don't forget to make your predictions at the One Day at Christmas kiosk for a chance to win – all in support of a brilliant cause. 💫 🕕 Arrivals at 18:00 | 🏆 Awards at 21:15 | 🎤 Secret Show & Afterparty ‘til 2AM 📍 Nearest Tube: Waterloo | Dress Code: Black Tie ✨ Use the Message Matrix AI Event Concierge on WhatsApp to find your table, check the menu & more! Max Agostini Jack Newey Gina Kay Julian Agostini Phoebe Clements Mash Media LiveBuzz #ENAwards25 #EventsIndustry #EventProfs #OneDayAtChristmas #ODAC2025 #ENA25

Enjoyed being part of such a great event and seeing so many of our Supporters and Partners!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 6 LUCKY STUDENTS/NEWCOMERS WHO WILL JOIN US AT THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING on 28th & 29th April The ABPCO Team and Leanne Planche at the ACC Liverpool welcomes and congratulates these 6 lucky students/newcomers who have earned a place at the Festival of Learning. This will be a great springboard for their careers; with access to quality content, award winning speakers and an incredible network of top class event professionals. We are looking forward to meeting you all in person. ⭐ 👏 ❇️ 👍 ⏳ Limited tickets still left for this incredible event - don’t miss out! 📢 You can find out everything you need to know including booking your place, sponsorship opportunities and participating in our innovation hub here: https://lnkd.in/eRXnCVWg #ABPCO #ABPCOFOL25 #MYABPCO #Learning #Sharing #Networking #ABPCOTribe #Community #Belonging Leanne Planche Heather Lishman Sammy Connell Pauline Beattie Madalina Marincas Hayley Love Isha Lakhani Mia Harness Eluisa Embalo Mariana Gil Perez Leah Nicholson Samantha Salisbury Samantha Shamkh Steven Daun Emma Duffy Gaynor England Sarah Vaughan Sarah Byrne Garth Halliday Gemma Savage Sarvjit Wünsch Katie Bolton Kate Sargent Leah Nicholson