UKEVENTS (Org)

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📣 EDI Playbook Webinar Announcement Led by Professor Gayle McPherson and Professor David McGillivray from the University of the West of Scotland, VisitScotland's Events Industry Development team will be hosting a free-to-view webinar discussing their latest Playbook for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Festival & Events publication. This webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26 March, between 10am-11am. Register now to confirm your place: https://lnkd.in/erckcb2C #EDI #EventsIndustry #Festivals #Diversity #Inclusion

We are delighted to announce the programme for The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum. Designed to unlock the potential and drive growth within the UK’s business events economy, the programme’s speakers and contributors include Shaun Davies MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events; Dame Caroline Dinenage MP DBE, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee; and columnist and politician Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE who will be giving delegates his view on the current political and economic landscape. Click here to view the programme - https://bit.ly/41DIQyh If you have not yet registered for your place at the free to attend Forum, please do so here - https://bit.ly/4i4kiE3 Once registered you will receive an email confirming your place from events@the-business-of-events.com. If you have not received confirmation within 24 hours of registering, please contact the team on the above email as without a confirmation you will not receive a badge. #TBOE25 #EventsIndustry #GlobalPolicy #TheBusinessOfEvents #EventProfs

UKEVENTS announces new Executive Committee to strengthen industry advocacy UKEVENTS has confirmed its new Executive Committee following the February Full Partners Meeting, with a clear focus on strengthening engagement with policymakers and capitalising on new relationships forged at the recent Houses of Parliament exhibition. The newly appointed committee will lead UKEVENTS’ efforts to drive recognition of the UK events industry’s £61.6 billion contribution to the economy and ensure its role is firmly embedded in government policy discussions. With a renewed emphasis on advocacy and strategy, the committee aims to build on recent momentum and push for meaningful action that supports growth across the sector. The agreed roles for the new Executive Committee are: Chair: Glenn Bowdin Immediate Past-Chair: Chris Skeith OBE Vice-Chair – Treasurer: Tom Clements Vice-Chair – Membership Secretary: Susan Tanner Vice-Chair – Policy/Strategy Lead: Andrew Harrison Vice-Chair – Lead Advocacy and Government Relations: David Tremmil Advocacy and Government Relations Co-Lead: Michael Hirst OBE Communications Lead: Martin Fullard Glenn Bowdin, Chair of UKEVENTS, commented: “The UK events industry plays a critical role in driving economic growth, supporting a vast supply chain, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors. However, what became evident from our recent engagement with MPs is that many are still unaware of just how significant our industry is. “This new Executive Committee is well-positioned to change that. We are committed to deepening our relationships with government, ensuring events are recognised as a key economic enabler, and fostering an environment where policymakers proactively engage with our industry to achieve their objectives. Our next steps will focus on sustained advocacy and strategic engagement, ensuring that the momentum we’ve built translates into tangible policy progress.” UKEVENTS will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders, government representatives, and policymakers to ensure the UK events sector is supported and positioned for long-term growth. https://lnkd.in/eNRSjJ8g #ukevents #events #industry #advocacy #

Welcome to the UKEVENTS (Org) Executive Committee as a Vice Chair, Andrew Harrison.

From today 5 March, eligible Europeans can apply for an ETA to travel to the UK from 2 April 2025 onwards. Non-European visitors who don't require a visa already require an ETA to travel to the UK. An ETA costs £10 and can be applied for in advance of travel. For the full list of eligible countries and details of how to apply visit GOV.UK

The year began under new leadership at the MIA, with Shonali Devereaux (she / her) taking the helm as our new chief executive in January. We took a little time to find out more about our new CEO and to hear more about her vision and motivations. Read more on the MIA blog via the link. https://lnkd.in/eyazFisj #MeetingsIndustry #CEOinterview #eventprofs

In a significant development for the UK music and haulage industries, the APPGs for Music and Freight & Logistics held their first-ever joint meeting to address the critical challenges of EU touring. The meeting brought together influential Parliamentarians and industry experts to explore practical solutions to the regulatory hurdles that continue to impact musicians and hauliers crossing borders. Key highlights: Baroness Barbara Keeley emphasized how evolving regulations are particularly affecting orchestras APPG on Music co-Chair Pete Wishart MP expressed disappointment at the rejection of the youth mobility scheme Rachel Taylor MP, representing a constituency where 20% are employed in freight, chaired the expert panel The '90 in 180 days' issue was identified as requiring urgent attention Industry representatives from music, freight and logistics called for immediate measures to prevent significant financial losses Read more: https://lnkd.in/eG2jP3sn

Creative PEC and Work Advance have launched a new Creative Employer Skills Survey, to fill critical evidence gaps on skills in the creative industries. The survey, co-funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Creative Industries Council, will directly inform the Creative Industries Sector Plan and will collect data from 1,300 creative businesses across the UK, examining: skills shortages and gaps, training provision and future skills needs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eKx8eseW

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