Exhibitions + Congress

Our first Inspirational Venue Roadshow of 2024 and the second in our 2023/2024 series will be hosted by the stunning De Vere Tortworth Court. This historic Manor House in the South Cotswolds is set in stunning surroundings – a place where a centuries-old story meets an exceptionally modern experience. Recorded in the Domesday Book, the estate was the ancestral seat of the Ducie family for 350 years. Following a multi-million pound restoration, the mansion house now combines 21st-century style with a wealth of original features and fittings. A popular choice for meetings, events, business stays and Cotswolds breaks, the Grade II* listed hotel is close to Junction 14 of the M5, 40 minutes from Bristol airport and just 20 minutes from Bristol Parkway station. And with the introduction of non-stop trains to London Paddington taking just over one hour, De Vere Tortworth Court has never been so accessible. You’ll also […]

Where the events industry meets For 40 years Confex has delivered ideas, inspiration and a meeting ground for the events industry. Over that period, the events landscape has changed beyond recognition and International Confex has evolved with it, from ground-breaking technology, crazy feature builders, wow factor venues, standout destinations to a vivid showcase of all the elements that make events great. Join the #confexcrew and get everything you need to create team building activities, creative finishing touches, and every year, regardless of pandemics, weather, industrial action or acts of God, the largest single gathering of UK event organisers in one room.

Dedicated to the live event industry, EPS is the longest-running event designed for all event professionals involved in running outdoor and live events; including festivals, sport, corporate and brand experiences, local authority events and stadium/arena tours. The Event Production Show helps solve the issues that affect all types of events across the globe including sustainability, crowd management and safety, creativity and attendee experience, the supply chain, diversity and technology and every other challenge that promoters and organisers face everyday. You will discover, learn and meet more people here in two days than you can in months of research and calls from your place of work!

IFEX is Northern Ireland’s PREMIER showcase of the latest food & drink products, catering equipment, interiors, technology and services to the food, retail and hospitality industries. IFEX saw thousands of visitors from the foodservice, hospitality, catering and retail sectors, descend on the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, bringing together some of the most exciting businesses in the industry right now. With exhibitors reporting that substantial business was done and overwhelming positive feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike, IFEX 2022 really did serve up a show that will benefit all of those involved in the months and years ahead. A one stop shop for discovering some of the BEST products & services that Northern Ireland & Ireland has to offer.

The final Inspirational Venue Roadshow of our 2023/2024 will take place at the 5* Matfen Hall. Set in over 300 acres of unique parkland and boasting an impressive history dating back to the 17th century, Matfen Hall is rich in heritage, atmosphere and space. The Matfen Hall estate provides a 5 star unequalled paradise to stay, meet, spa and golf in, nestled away in the heart of historic Northumberland. With 65 bedrooms, five dining areas to eat and drink in, The Retreat at Matfen Hall to relax in, and a championship golf course to enjoy, there is the opportunity to indulge each one of your senses during your stay. Whether you wish to inspire your team or host a conference in unequalled surroundings, the hotel’s range of Corporate packages provide you with every option to set the right tone for your event. Boasting a selection of venues, this magnificent country […]