Production Futures creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across all aspects of live events, film, music, festivals, touring, brand activation, theatre, TV, broadcast and AV installation.
Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries from 14-15 May 2024, setting the stage for the latest and greatest technology in live events, installation and entertainment. Spanning two halls, the friendly show floor is home to 150 brands representing audio, AV, lighting, rigging and staging. Each exhibitor is set to present their most popular products and solutions, including several new releases and debuts. It’s a valuable opportunity to inspect the next generation of technology while getting to know the people behind the brands. As always, the show floor will be accompanied by an unmissable programme of keynote talks and panel discussions. Not only can visitors watch renowned creatives reveal their latest projects, but there will also be several deep dives into technical standards and business issues. PLASA Focus Leeds 2024 also sees the return of immersive audio demonstrations and hands-on training, both guided by informed brand officials, with sessions […]
Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]
20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.
Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]
The first Inspirational Venue Roadshow in our Summer Series 2024 will take place at Whittlebury Park Whittlebury Park is set centrally in the heart of the Midlands and straddling the borders of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, the Whittlebury estate offers an attractive setting for corporate events from small board meetings to large-scale conferences. Whittlebury offers catering for up to 3,000 delegates along with 28 separate training and meeting rooms, over 700 acres of outdoor team-building space, three restaurants, two bars, unlimited WIFI and ample free parking. The Leisure Club features a fully equipped Artis range by Technogym Gymnasium, 19-metre pool plus Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room and an ESPA exclusive spa provides a wide range of health and beauty treatments including Whittlebury’s exclusive ‘Heat and Ice Experience’. Whittlebury also offers first-class facilities including a 36-hole course, three putting greens, Callaway Fitting Centre and a Clubhouse to sit back and relax in. […]
Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]
20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.
The second Inspirational Venue Roadshow in our Summer Series 2024 will take place at The Bull A peaceful 4-star hotel in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with beautiful landscaped gardens and an award-winning restaurant and bar. Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts. The Bull offers 147 peaceful bedrooms and suites. Several are spacious enough for families of four, and many have beautiful views over the gardens or Gerrards Cross common. The Bull can host from two to 220 guests. Four flexible event suites can divide into 13 separate, soundproof venues to meet your needs. Landscaped gardens are the perfect backdrop for photos, receptions, barbecues and team-building activities. Just a direct train to London Marylebone in 20 minutes or catch a 20-minute cab ride to Heathrow Airport. The M40, M25, M1 and M4 are close, as are attractions such as Windsor Castle […]
Join Jazz Hutsby, lighting designer and technician, for an in depth walkthrough of new Vectorworks Odyssey app for VR headset. He’ll showcase how the app works and give a glimpse of how Odyssey was used in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland production of Sweet Charity. ATTENDEES WILL LEARN: - How to add Vectorworks model to Odyssey app - Understand how to use and benefit from Vectorworks Odyssey - Sharing your model in Odyssey with anyone - regardless of whether they use Vectorworks - Discover a real life use of Odyssey app in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Sweet Charity case study
The world of live entertainment technology will once again convene at Olympia London from 1-3 September for PLASA Show 2024, to connect 200+ exhibitors with 5,000+ visitors from all corners of the live sector. PLASA Show will feature cutting-edge technologies from across the stage and studio lighting sectors. Many of the notable brands have featured in major events such as the Coronation Concert, Glastonbury Festival and Eurovision in the UK, to the World Cup in Qatar and the Superbowl in the US. In addition to the plethora of brands and new products, the three-day event will host 70+ keynote talks and interactive panel sessions. Across four dedicated theatre spaces, visitors will hear thought-leaders and technical experts discuss the most talked-about industry issues. Furthermore, PLASA Show offers plenty of practical training sessions and immersive demonstrations. These offer golden opportunities for visitors to get hands-on with – and up close to – […]
We finish off this year's 20/20 series of speed networking events with an essential calendar date for all Conference organisers and a banger of an occasion at The 02's most exciting venue, Toca Social. Set yourself up for a stress-free 2025 by joining us for fantastic half-day of speed networking with the greatest array of A-list venues (over 60 locations represented by the 20 exhibitors), incredible hospitality and catering, plus games in the unique football simulators. Most significantly, you'll establish the connections during the speed networking that make the difference between losing your mind over event dates/rates and striding through the event jungle each day like event royalty. 4 weeks work done in 4 hours! (note: travel by train from outside London is subsidised up to £100)
The final Inspirational Venue Roadshow in our Summer Series 2024 will take place at Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village Brand-new stylish hotel offers a variety of sophisticated meeting rooms, a 53sqm gym and both casual all-day dining options including a ground floor coffee shop and a contemporary restaurant and bar. Spaces at The Spine offers a range of dynamic spaces for conferences, workshops, dining and more. Located inside The Spine building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, the venue can accommodate virtual and hybrid events showcasing the best-in-class building connectivity and agile audio-visual systems to create bespoke events time and time again Located in the City’s dynamic Knowledge Quarter, just minutes away from multiple University Campuses with the vibrant City Centre just 15 minutes walk. Great transport links including Lime Street Station and Edge Hill Overground within walking distance. Prime location with a direct connect next door to RCP Spaces at The Spine, […]
Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe. The event attracts 500+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge, make meaningful connections, learn, do business, be inspired and to grow as an individuals, teams and organisations. This is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry, join us in Barcelona in September 2024 as our journey continues.
The East Anglian Festival Network's fifth annual free Conference and Exhibition brings together hundreds of festival, fair and fun day organisers, venues and suppliers from across the East of England. • Excellent Speakers in the Conference/Q&A Sessions. • Dozens of East Anglian Event Suppliers/Venues exhibiting their goods and services. • Networking with Event organisers, venues and suppliers from across East Anglia and beyond. • A chilled musical backdrop to the Show featuring a lunchtime showcase of local performers. • Bar, Refreshments and Lunchtime Food available. • More Fun and Surprises...... This year the EAFN Show will be held at Huntingdonshire’s largest and premier venue the Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre in the beautiful market town of St Ives, the Old Riverport in Cambridgeshire. The EAFN 2024 Show co-headline sponsors are one of the UK's leading East Anglian based Event Suppliers Gofer Ltd and Electric Cat Productions the dynamic marketing […]
CHS Birmingham returns for 2024! This one-day exhibition is for anyone organising business events, from small meetings to large conferences and everything in-between. Meet over 200 venues, destinations, and event suppliers, develop professionally and personally through the education programme and enjoy a VIP experience like no other! If you organise meetings, events, dinners and conferences, whether full time or as part of a wider role within your business then CHS Birmingham is for you.
The Sustainable Events Show was the first show of its kind. It is a one-day show that creates the platform to build relations with likeminded parties. It is an exhibition that delivers enlightenment and education through it's jam-packed seminars offering takeaway solutions from ground-zero experts (no theory-only peeps with a book or course to sell!), moderated by Maeve Campbell (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, and The Evening Standard), and Calum Di Lieto (Flock Together Media, Conference & Incentive travel magazine). and discovery of 80 environmentally-friendly event venues, event services suppliers, and event technology companies that practice sustainability. It will address the greatest modern-era challenge that members of the event industry have ever faced - how to bring together event buyers and events suppliers that both respectively need and practice event sustainability. The Sustainable Events Show is an oasis of calm for those event buyers looking for solutions to their needs […]
The Global Event Tech Summit, delivered by Conference News, is an exclusive educational event that focuses on innovation and personalised experience in equal measure. Helping event planners deepen their understanding of how technology can be used to enhance events, the summit features a series of engaging keynotes, industry-driven panels and knowledge sharing opportunities for corporate, agency, association and exhibition organisers. This rare and unique learning opportunity for those looking to simplify their event cycle through the latest technology, the 2024 event will feature key speakers including Dex Hunter-Torricke, former head of communications at SpaceX and executive at Google, and Malcolm Ché, award-winning creative strategist and head of strategy and innovation at Identity. Key topics covered at the 2024 include: How to move the world: Events in the age of disruption Procurement vs. Event Planners: Striking the perfect balance of venue management tech Delivering tangible ROI across the full event lifecycle […]
Launched in response to member requests in 2016, the event now attracts over 250 attendees and creates a unique opportunity for venue teams to learn from expert speakers and panelists discussing relevant issues. The conference is designed to give venue teams a programme of content and a forum for discussion centred on the practicalities of delivering truly world class events. The content is created through consultation with members and delivered by a dedicated steering group. In addition to compelling content, our conference provides excellent opportunities for getting together with peers from around the world to network and exchange ideas. The conference is open to all.
The event industry’s reliance on data to help it plan for the future, increase its resilience, manage risk and justify investment decisions, is growing year on year.
The engagement and access that The Power of Events (UK) has across all 7 sectors of the industry, enables data gathering and in-depth research projects to be delivered confidently and consistently. This will be primarily facilitated through the new insight app to be launched on 28th Sep 2023.
By bringing the industry and university partners together, research projects will be designed to deliver real benefits to the industry in terms of trend analysis, insights and performance improvements.
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