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THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK) is a not-for-profit company established to deliver a comprehensive platform that for the first time provides an overview showcase of the UK Events Industry. It will also provide event analysis and data evaluation to support the UK events community.

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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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Drawn from across the seven core sectors the Power of Events (UK) supporters are committed to showcasing the UK Event Industry.
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The Power of Events (UK) partners are collaborating to share research, data and insights for the benefit of the whole UK Events Industry.
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Latest Industry News
Registration opens for PLASA Focus Leeds 2025
UK – PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology. The show will celebrate the people behind the industry, providing a unique platform for learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of cutting-edge technology.
Prolight + Sound 2025 celebrates with anniversary show
Germany – Prolight + Sound, the international trade fair highlight for event and entertainment technology is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Mira Wölfel, director Prolight + Sound, comments: “With the anniversary edition, we want to offer exhibitors and partners, but above all visitors, a particularly inspiring environment with a stronger technical focus and optimised networking opportunities.
The Week in Light & Sound
Manchester Calling – Manchester’s cultural sector has bounced back post-pandemic and generated more than £342m last year for the city, a report has revealed. The Annual Culture Impact Survey, presented to the Manchester City Council’s Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee last week, declared that the figure amounted to a “very good” return on the investment of council money in culture.
STEVE LAMACQ – IN LIVE WE TRUST
Broadcaster, DJ and the first chair at LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), Steve Lamacq has long been a strong supporter of grassroots talent. Here he calls for the industry to support the LIVE Trust and create a fighting fund for festivals, venues and artists.
Industry Events Calendar
February 25
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The Business of Events Forum
The Business of Events has announced that its signature Global Policy Forum will take place on 20th February 2025 at IET London: Savoy Place. The Global Policy Forum, now in its sixth year, will bring together more than 250 senior business events leaders, policymakers, politicians, government officials, media and industry stakeholders to discuss the continued development and implementation of a long-term Policy Agenda for the sector.
February 25
24
TPI Awards 2025
On 24 February 2025, the TPi Awards will return for its 24th edition, once again bringing together the live events community to recognise the incredible feats achieved in the world of live touring in the past 12 months. Our 2024 event was another record-breaking year, with 1,795 of the industry attending the famed awards ceremony, and they’re expecting similar numbers for our next edition.
February 25
26-27
Confex 2025
Standing as a beacon of creativity, connection, and innovation for the events industry, International Confex is more than just a meeting point. It’s a launching pad for ideas that define the next era of events. From pioneering feature builders to standout destinations, International Confex is your canvas to paint events that resonate. Whether you’re looking to engineer team-building masterpieces, infuse your events with creative flourishes, or explore the next big thing in event tech, you’ve come to the right place. Even Confex itself started as a conversation, so gather with peers and join us at the event where every conversation has the potential to be ground-breaking.
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