The Business of Events

🛎️ Time is running out 🛎️   Secure your place at The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum 2025. Registration ends on 13 February 2025 – don’t miss your chance to join fellow senior industry leaders shaping the future of events.   Click here to register* for your free place now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecxYrKv7   *Please note this event is for c-suite and senior level employees only and all registrations will be reviewed and confirmed via email

In our latest interview Mike Fletcher chats to Neil Brownlee to discuss his new role as the first non-north American Chair of PCMA and his 16 years of experience championing business events in Scotland. You can read the full interview on The Business of Events website here 👉https://bit.ly/4hb0bE7 #eventprofs #PCMA #BusinessEvents #VisitScotland

The newly reconstituted All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events has announced its first batch of corporate sponsors and individual corporate memberships. Membership organisation beam becomes the APPGs first corporate group member.  🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9ZsuJHc #events #eventprofs #news #APPGforevents #eventsindustry

Looking forward to speaking at the EDGE Venues Winter Summit today at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms where I will be looking at the impact of the new Labour Government on the events sector and what we can expect in the future, alongside Andrew Mosley Meetings Industry Association and the legend that is Paul Colston. Also taking the opportunity to outline the plan for the new All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, and what this could mean for growth across the industry. #thebusinessofevents #appgevents #edgewintersummit

Very pleased to have been invited to speak at the upcoming EDGE Venues Winter Summit next week. I’ll be talking about our work at The Business of Events and also the latest on the newly reformed All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, as we continue to act as the official Secretariat and Special Advisors to the group, and what the events industry can expect to see over the coming months.

Very pleased to announce that the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has today confirmed the reformation of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, which will now be added to the official register of APPG’s in Parliament.   Thank you to Shaun Davies and his Parlimentary colleagues for their support in getting the APPG back up and running following the general election. Further information on the work of the APPG can be found on its official website.

The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum returns to IET London: Savoy Place on 20th February, bringing together senior industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the evolving economic and political landscape affecting the events sector.   🗣️ Mike Fletcher, Director of News & Content, said: “There have been significant changes to the political landscape since our last Global Policy Forum took place in late 2023. Our Forum will provide the perfect platform to bring together leading industry figures, key stakeholders and policymakers to share insight and knowledge while further exploring our Policy Agenda that is designed to move the UK event economy forwards.”   Now in its seventh year, this invitation-only Forum will feature members of the recently reformed All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, alongside key discussions on the latest UK policy developments.   📅 Key Dates: 1st February: Programme release 19th February: Annual Westminster Dinner 20th February: Global Policy Forum If you would like to be register your interest for the Forum click here – https://lnkd.in/ecxYrKv7   📌 Interested in supporting the Forum? We also have number of partnership opportunities available to support the Global Policy Forum and the annual Westminster Dinner, which will be held on the evening before. View the prospectus here – https://lnkd.in/emUUZVND   If you have any questions please contact Sue O'Gorman, Brand Marketing Director - sue.ogorman@daviestanner.com   Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of the UK business events economy 💼 #TheBusinessOfEvents #GlobalPolicyForum #EventsEconomy #UKPolicy #BusinessEvents

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📢 Update on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) The inaugural meeting of the APPG for Events took place in Parliament on 17th December 2024. Key outcomes from the meeting include: Shaun Davies, MP for Telford (Labour), was formally elected as Chair. Officers Elected: Jack Rankin, MP for Windsor (Conservative) David Baines, MP for St Helens North (Labour) Gill German, MP for Clwyd North (Labour) In addition, Davies Tanner, through its The Business of Events Think Tank and Advocacy Network, has been confirmed as the Official Secretariat and Special Advisors to the APPG. The necessary documentation to formally register the APPG in Parliament has been submitted to the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, with confirmation anticipated within the next 5-7 working days. 📌 Corporate Membership Now Open Applications for corporate membership of the APPG are now being accepted. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eBWeFxin or contact us directly at appg@daviestanner.com. #APPGEvents #EventsIndustry #BusinessAdvocacy #ParliamentaryUpdates

We’re pleased to share that Mike Fletcher has joined The Business of Events as our new Director of News & Content. 🎉 With over 25 years of experience as a journalist, editor, and content creator, Mike is a well-known and highly respected figure in the events industry. 🌐 His expertise and deep understanding of the sector will play a key role in shaping and driving the news and content agenda for The Business of Events. 🚀 📧 For any enquiries or to connect with Mike, you can reach him at: mike.fletcher@the-business-of-events.com We’re excited to welcome Mike to the team and look forward to the valuable insights he’ll bring. #contentcreation #businessnews #eventprofs #welcometotheteam #newsupdate