Antwerp is preparing to welcome the European and global chemistry community as the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress, ECC10, arrives in the city next week. Taking place from 12 to 16 July 2026 at A Room with a ZOO, the congress will bring researchers, industrial chemists, academics, early-career scientists and sector leaders to one of the world’s most significant chemistry destinations. Hosted by the Royal Flemish Chemical Society, KVCV, ECC10 will combine a high-level scientif

Prague-headquartered DMC joins the Network from 1 July, reinforcing DMC Network’s “We’re Here for You” promise through local knowledge, accountability and owner-led expertise DMC Network has announced Senator Meetings & Incentives, Senator M&I, as its newest member, effective 1 July 2026, bringing one of the Czech Republic’s leading independent destination management specialists into the Network. The announcement follows DMC Network’s recent repositioning around its global pr

The British Motor Museum has been confirmed as the host venue for Petrol & Pride 2026, as this inclusive automotive event returns to Gaydon with a larger format, broader programme and growing support from across the events sector. Petrol & Pride is a special motoring gathering created for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community which provides a platform for everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. Taking place on Sunday 26 July 2026, Petr

The central London venue highlights the value of post-conference networking, with complimentary twilight room hire, as organisations look to rebuild connection, belonging and shared team culture. BMA House is encouraging event planners to think beyond the formal conference agenda this summer, with a renewed focus on how extended time at the venue can help delegates connect, reflect and continue conversations after the programme has concluded. As hybrid and home working contin

As Legends Global accelerates its multi-venue strategy into 2026, the business has confirmed 2025 was a record year for conference and events activity across its UK portfolio, welcoming more than 1.2 million delegates and attendees. The milestone comes as Legends Global prepares to meet organisers, agencies and association clients at The Meetings Show, taking place at ExCeL London on 24 and 25 June, where the UK team will showcase the strength of its national venue portfol

More than 6,000 participants, 200 exhibitors and 1,400 presentations at P&J Live underline Aberdeen’s strength as a world-class host for major international events P&J Live has celebrated the success of the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, which brought more than 6,000 participants to Aberdeen and delivered an estimated £13.2m economic impact for the city. Hosted at the city’s state-of-the-art international conference facilities from 8 to 11 June 2026, with wider

Expanded delegate experiences, incentive options, staff investment and future hotel development highlight the venue’s place as “Where industry shapes what’s next.” British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is strengthening its corporate and association offer as organisers look for venues that can help them deliver greater value, stronger engagement and more memorable face-to-face experiences. The centrally located venue is building on its position at the heart of the UK’s automo

The 2026 conference on Environmental Peacebuilding opens at the University of Ottawa following the 2024 edition in The Hague, reflecting the value of the H2O partnership between the two capital destinations Ottawa is welcoming delegates to the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, which opens today at the University of Ottawa and runs until 19 June 2026. Convened by the Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the University of Ottawa, the confere

New SITE research shows destination knowledge and trusted relationships score more than four and a half times higher, in terms of importance, than lower-tier factors including technology, scale and financial stability SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, has released new findings from its latest SITE PULSE survey, revealing that local expertise, authentic insight and trusted reputation remain the dominant factors when incentive travel professionals select a dest

The Eastside Rooms has welcomed Chris Reynolds to the team as Business Development Director, strengthening the venue’s sales and relationship-building expertise as it continues to grow its presence across the meetings, events and hospitality sectors. Chris joins with extensive experience across hospitality, events and business development, having worked with leading brands including Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, Moxy Hotels and Marriott Hotels. His career began in event agency rol

Meeting Needs brought together 85 industry supporters at One Aldwych on Monday for its annual showcase event, celebrating another year of fundraising, grant giving and life-changing impact across the UK and overseas. The event, hosted in partnership with One Aldwych, provided an opportunity for supporters, partners, volunteers and beneficiaries to come together and see first-hand how funds raised by the meetings and events industry are being used to support small charities an

Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth The Barbican has revealed that Jackie Boughton, Director of Commercial, will step back from her full-time role in September, after 12 years helping to shape the Centre’s commercial success, hospitality and event industry profile and business events strategy. Jackie will continue to support the Barbican as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth, w

P&J Live, operated by Legends Global, will welcome the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition to Aberdeen from 8 - 11 June 2026, reinforcing the city’s status as a natural home for major international events and a global centre of energy expertise. The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) is a professional organisation for geoscientists and engineers with worldwide membership. It provides a platform for professionals in geophysics, exploration, geolog

IRF and SITE , with research partner Oxford Economics, deepen the industry’s most comprehensive global survey with new lines of inquiry on geopolitical risk, AI, destination management companies and practitioner sentiment. The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and SITE , in partnership with Oxford Economics, have announced the launch of the 2026 Incentive Travel Index (ITI), the most comprehensive and longest-running annual study of the global incentive travel industry. Now

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Meeting 2027 will take place at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne from 27 to 29 January 2027. The event will be hosted in partnership with the Venues at Northumbria team, with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), supporting the successful bid to secure Newcastle upon Tyne as the host destination. The meeting will bring ICCA UK & Ireland members together for three days of education,

Ottawa Tourism, The Hague Convention Bureau and Rogers Centre Ottawa celebrated the continued success of the H2O partnership this week, bringing together nearly 30 association buyers for the annual H2O breakfast at IMEX Frankfurt. The breakfast, which has become a valued fixture during IMEX, provided an informal and highly focused opportunity for international association planners to connect with representatives from both destinations and their convention centres. The event h

Collaboration between SITE and Maritz reveals a shifting qualifier profile, stronger business case and clear design imperatives for the future of incentive travel SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, and Maritz today released headline findings from Investigating the Power of Incentive Travel Across Generations, a major SITE and Maritz collaboration. The study is the most current and comprehensive research into how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z respond t

New wins across Indigenous, engineering, energy and science events point to growing sector strength and future repeat business Rogers Centre Ottawa is building on a strong year as a growing number of first-time conferences choose the venue, creating fresh momentum in sectors where the centre already has a foothold and helping open the door to future repeat business. This year’s conference mix includes a notable number of new-to-centre events, alongside established repeat busi

Antwerp Convention Bureau welcomed eight international association buyers to the city on last week for an exclusive familiarisation trip designed to showcase Antwerp’s growing appeal as a destination for high-level association meetings, conferences and events. The buyers experienced a curated programme themed around MICHELIN, material innovation and 40 years of fashion, bringing together Antwerp’s strengths in gastronomy, science, fashion, sustainability, culture and world-cl

BMA House has announced a new partnership with wellness events specialist Be In Your Element, bringing bespoke wellbeing experiences to clients looking to enhance delegate experience, energy and connection across live, virtual and hybrid events. The partnership forms part of BMA House’s ongoing commitment to sustainable events, with a particular focus on human sustainability. Through Be In Your Element, clients will be able to add tailored wellbeing moments into their exist