Conference News

The CN Agency Leaders Summit 2024 ✅ Bringing together 70+ agency leaders to drive industry excellence and best practice, last week saw us delve into strategy-focused challenges that come with running an events business. Delegates and sponsors networked across the two days, leaving countless opportunities for future partnerships to support leading event agencies operating in the UK and beyond. Check out our full highlights video for a snapshot of this year’s event 👇 🔔 Interested in attending? Register your interest for 2025: https://lnkd.in/erBP9Y6v Featured on video: Olivia Collier (Verve The Live Agency), Ryan Grieve (HeadBox), Jeremy (AKA Jez) Shakerley (UKSV), Mical F. De Boer (Losberger De Boer, Rob Goodman (Showplace Ltd), Penny Noble (Noble Events), Alasdair Moore (The Intrepid Collective). 📹 Video produced by Mash Productions Thank you to all our sponsors & partners for supporting this year’s event: Headline Sponsors: De Vere Horsley Estate | Immersive AV Content Sponsors: -45dB | ASM Global - Europe | ConferenceBadges.co.uk | Cvent | Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre | Grip | Team JLL | Losberger De Boer Engagement Sponsors: Conference Expo | Creative Hire | NEC Group | Nimlok | Showplace Ltd Liz Agostini | Jack Newey | Jonny Hammond | Luke Elliott #eventprofs #conferences #events #agencies #agency #summit #highlightsvideo #CNALS24

Relive the CN Agency Awards 2025 – one week on! 🏆💫 Last Friday, over 450 event professionals came together at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating industry excellence. Step back into the jungle-themed celebrations where we recognised innovation, excellence, and the outstanding achievements from the industry’s leading event agencies 🐆🐾 Congratulations to all the winners, and a massive thank you to our sponsors, judges, and event partners for helping make it all happen. See the full list of #CNAA25 winners: https://lnkd.in/es8zqyi8 Video produced by Mash Productions 🔔 The CN Agency Awards will return in 2026. Receive all the updates here: https://lnkd.in/eJXC8geS Headline Sponsors: Immersive AV | MCH Group #events #eventprofs #agency #agencies #awards #CNAA25

Immersive storytelling through multi-sensory experiences is becoming an increasingly popular way for events agencies to create meaningful experiences. Full-service live events agency, Identity, is at the forefront of using immersive storytelling for large scale events. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHaCy5EX #events #eventprofs #agency #features #immersiveevents #storytellings #newyearseve Malcolm Ché Martin Fullard

🚨 UK Government announces visa fees increase in Spring Statement 🚨 Joss Croft OBE, CEO, UKinbound commented on the news by saying: “It is deeply disappointing that the Chancellor has announced an increase in visa costs, which run counter to the government’s welcome ambition to increase international visitors to 50m by 2030. Inbound tourism has the potential to help deliver the government’s growth objectives but this decision flies in the face of that.” 🔗 Read the full comment here: https://lnkd.in/gPDHehmF #eventprofs #tourism #UKinbound #government #visafees #UK

30 Euston Square has launched ‘Club at 30ES’, an exclusive membership designed to enhance work, leisure, and well-being. For £250 + VAT per year, members can enjoy a suite of premium benefits, including access to boutique bedrooms, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and wellness facilities in a prime central #London location. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3Gy2ver #events #eventprofs #venues #news #club #membership

As part of DRPG’s 45th anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK marketing team are taking on a source to sea challenge for charities, as part of the companies ongoing commitment to giving back. Alex Cottom MEETING NEEDS Wheels For All Creative Futures (UK) Severn Rivers Trust 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekqpE9x8 #events #eventprofs #agency #news #charity #sourcetoseachallenge

With their distinctive blend of charm, character and prestige, unique venues have the power to transform any event into a truly unforgettable experience. Leeds Castle’s sales manager Jenny George explains why she feels unusual and historic venues are a winner for impactful meetings and events. 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gimACMYx #events #eventprofs #news #thoughtleadership #uniquevenues

📶 According to the latest Events Economy Tracker from The Business of Events, UK meeting venues finished 2024 strongly despite a slowdown in event bookings and revenues per delegate. Venue Performance managing director, Peter Heath said: "Demand for events has driven revenue per delegate figures skywards all year. With the surge of activity in September, the year has finished strongly, despite a slowdown towards the end.” 🔗 Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gB4hr-8X #events #eventprofs #news #business #venues #eventseconomytracker

Convene’s select-service lifestyle brand, etc.venues by Convene, has appointed event tech and production company London Filmed as its official AV solutions partner. London Filmed will provide etc.venues by Convene clients with AV services, including audio packages with microphones and a dedicated technician; visual packages featuring a switcher, comfort monitor, and dedicated technician; a variety of videography packages with a camera operator; and ancillary services or equipment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmqQA9Vc #events #eventprofs #news #venues

BMA House has commenced a year-long commemoration of its 100th anniversary as the headquarters of The British Medical Association. To mark this milestone, the BMA has planned a series of commemorative events during the year, honouring the heritage of BMA House and its significance to both the medical community and the broader public. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9kze8Zt #events #eventprofs #news #venues #britishmedicalassociation