We invite you to join us for The micebook Awards 2024—a celebration of excellence within our industry and the pinnacle event of the industry calendar. We are more than event planners; we are storytellers, weaving narratives that linger in the hearts and minds of all who attend. This year, our theme, “We are Storytellers,” recognises and celebrates our industry’s ability to craft and shape unforgettable moments. Step into an enchanted evening where storytelling reigns supreme and magic fills the air and join us as we create memories that will last a lifetime.

The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) is delighted to announce that the 20th AEME Events Management Educators Forum will be hosted by Sheffield Hallam from 2nd to 4th July 2024.

These longstanding awards are the event industry's pinnacle of recognition. Taking part will motivate and reward your teams; enhance your reputation; amplify your success and enable some great industry best-pratice sharing and networking at the fabulous lunchtime ceremony.

THE UK CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2024 IS A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE AT DREAMLAND, MARGATE 10–11 JULY 2024, CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE UK CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, WHILST CREATING PATHWAYS FOR ASPIRING YOUNG CREATIVES. A programme of talks, workshops, panels, wellness activities, and social events designed to connect, educate, and inspire; and home to the UK’s first free-to-access creative Careers Fair.

Looking forward to seeing so many of you at ESSA'S AGM, SPORTS DAY and CHARITY GOLF DAY  this summer. The AGM is an opportunity to reflect upon the many successes of the past 12 months and vote upon who you would like to represent you within the ESSA Board. The Sports Day is a great networking and team building opportunity not only within your own team but other ESSA Members.

Thursday July 11th will see Backup Tech’s The Village Fete return to Daytona Sandown Park in Surrey for more fun and frivolity. So, dig out your best tweed and flowery dresses, dust off your cake recipes and get ready to purchase your tickets, which will go on sale at 0900hrs on Monday 25th for Backup’s Partners and at 0900hrs on Wednesday 27th for general sale.

The C&IT Festival of Forums is back! ACROSS TWO LOCATIONS: BATH & BRISTOL, ENGLAND Returning for its third year, this time taking place in Bristol and Bath between the 29 - 31 July 2024. The event will be an action packed three days, consisting of content, meetings and experiences showing our attendees the very best the two cities have to offer. Our agenda will feature a dynamic lineup of events professionals engaging in lively discussions on the latest industry topics and trends. This guarantees that every attendee departs equipped with insights to enhance their already remarkable work.

As the exhibition industry faces increasing demands for more sophisticated and engaging events, the role of our suppliers has never been more pivotal. At the EN Supplier Awards 2024, we celebrate the indispensable contributions of these dedicated partners who consistently elevate the quality and creativity of every event.

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is pleased to bring you the annual AEO Conference. This event brings together key players within the events industry, offering networking, insight and motivation. With an outstanding speaker line-up delivering inspirational, dynamic and thought-provoking content, the AEO Conference 2024 is fantastic platform from which to debate, learn and share ideas with your peers, which can help shape your organisation and the industry.

The Expo is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates and roundtables. Then in the evening, the Indy Awards are dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent show organisers, teams, individuals and suppliers.