Ottawa Tourism, in collaboration with partners across the National Capital Region, has revealed that INCYBER Forum Canada has selected Ottawa to host its 2026 edition, taking place 1-3 December, 2026, at Rogers Centre Ottawa, with pre-events in Gatineau. A premier international and pan-Canadian conference focused on cybersecurity and AI safety, INCYBER Forum Canada is expected to welcome approximately 4,000 delegates from Canada, North America, and abroad. The event is fore

Eastside Rooms is strengthening its meetings and conference offer to the sporting event industry, providing a flexible and performance focused base for professional teams, touring squads, and sports organisations visiting Birmingham. Designed for collaboration, preparation, and recovery, the venue combines adaptable meeting spaces, discreet operations, and trusted travel partnerships that support teams before, during, and after matchday. Eastside Rooms has already welcomed

Delegates take over the Barbican Hall for a full day of SEO and marketing insights, with Searcys catering throughout and an end of day party in the Conservatory. Barbican Business Events today welcomes Women in Tech SEO back to the Barbican for the fifth time, with a full day programme designed for learning, connection and community. Taking place in the Barbican Hall, delegates will explore four key themes, Analyse, Advance, Innovate and Empower, with sessions covering th

Angela Jefferies to lead international sales, Orest Gawdyda to grow key Canadian and national segments Ottawa Tourism is expanding its Business Events team with the appointment of Angela Jefferies and Orest Gawdyda, both as Managers, Business Events. Their respective efforts will deepen Ottawa’s reach in priority markets, strengthen partner relationships, and accelerate growth in the city’s meetings and convention economy. Angela joins Ottawa Tourism with nine years of ex

The partnership between the UK’s most visited cultural attraction and the premier global venues and hospitality group marks the continued growth of the Outernet brand The news marks Legends Global’s latest London addition, as its network in the capital continues to grow at pace Outernet London, the media and entertainment district and the UK’s most visited cultural attraction today announces a new partnership with Legends Global - the premier partner to the world's greates

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) today announced the keynote and education sessions for SITE Global Conference 2026, taking place February 12 to 15, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Each year, SITE Global Conference convenes incentive travel leaders from across the supply and demand sides of the industry to connect, learn, and celebrate the business impact of exceptional reward experiences. Framed by the destination’s heritage and bold mo

Three-year partnership reflects a shared commitment to deeper engagement, elevated attendee experiences and outcome-drive incentive travel events SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Cvent as its Official Event Technology Partner across its portfolio of globally recognized events. Cvent is an industry-leading event marketing and management technology provider. “SITE’s events bring our global community together to learn, connect, and experience the powe

The Eastside Rooms, a leading, modern venue in the heart of Birmingham, has appointed experienced industry professional Vicky Howe as its new Director of Sales, following a period of exceptional commercial success and recognition at this year’s Memcom Awards. Vicky steps up to the role from her previous position as Business Development Director, where she has played a key part in driving growth across The Eastside Rooms and the adjoining Aloft Birmingham Eastside hotel.

£191m investment to transform one of the world’s leading multi-arts and conference venues Renewal will reignite an architectural icon and elevate the Barbican Centre’s global status Plans backed by more than 90% of respondents in public consultation The City of London Corporation yesterday (11 December) approved the delivery plan for the Barbican Renewal Programme – a major investment that will secure the future of the internationally renowned creative and business event po

Legends Global hosted ten senior buyers in Manchester last week for a festive showcase of the city’s live event and conference offer, bringing together AO Arena, New Century and The Bridgewater Hall under one unified, buyer ready proposition. The day began at AO Arena, where guests arrived for a welcome brunch and venue tour. Buyers saw how one of the UK’s best-connected arenas can pivot from world class live entertainment to large scale conferences for up to 10,000, product

Ottawa Tourism will host ASAE’s 2026 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) in Canada’s capital from June 28 to 30, 2026. The programme will bring together approximately 100 to 150 association CEOs and senior executives, primarily from the United States with select Canadian leaders, at The Westin Ottawa in the heart of the city’s walkable downtown. Under the 2026 theme “Leading with Audacity,” the Executive Leadership Forum will provide a high-level environment for association lead

The Barbican will use FOCUS 2025, taking place today and tomorrow at the Business Design Centre in London, to highlight its growing role as a premiere venue, filming location and home for photo shoots. The Barbican’s team will share recent case studies that span red-carpet launches, festival screenings, location work and an expanding ScreenTalks programme, and will invite producers and location decision makers to explore how the Barbican’s spaces can support both large scale

Connexin Live Hull hosted the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Annual Scientific Meeting from Monday 24 November to Friday 28 November 2025 last week, welcoming around 800 vascular professionals to the city. One of the largest vascular gatherings in the United Kingdom, the meeting brought a rich programme of plenary sessions, specialist breakouts and an exhibition, with welcome drinks and networking all taking place on site. During the conference, on 26 th Nov

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Bishop-McCann as its global strategic event partner for a three-year term. Under the agreement, Bishop-McCann will provide key planning services and support delivery of SITE’s portfolio of events worldwide, operating as a true extension of the association’s internal team. “SITE’s events are where our global community connects, learns, and experiences the transformative power of incentive travel,” said Annette Greg

Magenta Security Services marked its 30th anniversary in style last night at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards, where the company was named Security & Fire Sustainability Champion for the third year running. The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence are recognised across the sector as a benchmark for outstanding performance, innovation and best practice in both security and fire. The Sustainability Champion category honours organisations that demonstrate leadership in e

Conventions delivering benefits for business and residents of Antwerp Fresh organiser and delegate research for Flanders confirms Antwerp’s strong performance as a conference city, with particular praise for conference venues, accessibility, and a visitor offering with high satisfaction levels. The findings point to benefits that reach far beyond tourism, from knowledge exchange to networking and sector growth. Key findings A leader in accessibility and quality - Antwe

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has opened registration for the SITE Global Conference 2026, taking place February 12 to 15, 2026 at The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The annual gathering brings together leaders from across the incentive travel community to connect, learn, and celebrate the business impact of exceptional reward experiences. Each year, SITE Global Conference convenes more than 750 incentive travel leaders from both the supply and deman

Less than a year into its time as operator of two of Sheffield’s most iconic venues, Sheffield City Hall and the Utilita Arena Sheffield, Legends Global is already delivering on its promise of transformation, investment, and revitalisation. Having taken over management of the venues from a charitable trust that served the city for more than 30 years, Legends Global has spent the year to date laying strong foundations for the future. The focus has been on listening, learning

Event industry foundation Meeting Needs has agreed a £5,000 donation to support relief work in Jamaica following the devastating damage to the island by hurricane Melissa. The cash will be delivered via the Sandals Foundation, a non-profit organization launched in March 2009 to help Sandals Resorts International to make a difference in the Caribbean. Sandals Foundation has launched a Relief Mission fund to help families get back on their feet, working closely with partners

Antwerp Convention Bureau is deepening its focus on the blue economy, positioning the city as a living laboratory where water-linked innovation, sustainable chemistry, and smart port technologies converge at scale. From the River Scheldt to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Antwerp’s strength lies in the way academia, startups, industry, and government collaborate to turn ideas into real-world impact. At the heart of the city’s offer is a structured “innovation pipeline” that ca